The Home News NORTH YORK - August 2015

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78 CENTRE AVENUELISTED AT $1,798,000

SOLD IN ONE WEEK FOR OVER ASKING PRICE!

SOLD

291 BYNG AVENUELISTED AT $2,598,000

SOLD!

SOLD

271 FINCH AVENUE, EAST • $1,098,000Fantastic premium corner lot with 173’ frontage. Ideal opportunity for investors and builders. Potential for approx 10 townhouses or commer-cial building. Existing home approx 2,500 sq ft plus finished basement. 5+3 bedrooms/3 baths + 2 kitchens + 6 existing parkings. Earl Haig SS.

SOLDCONDITIONALLY

278 GREENFIELD AVENUE • $1,868,000New custom-built luxury home, close to subway, TTC, and schools!

JUST LISTED4 CARACAS DRIVE • $948,000

Great semi-detached home, 4+1 bedroom, prestigeous Bayview Village area! Bright space with upgraded kitchen.

JUST LISTED

276 MCKEE AVENUELISTED AT $2,980,000

SOLD IN ONE DAY!

SOLD

41 JOHNSON STREET • $2,988,000Luxury French chateau style custom built home.

JUST LISTED48 STEELE VALLEY ROAD • $3,698,000

Spectacular luxurious private custom-built home in rarely offered prestigious Steele Valley Road cul-de-sac!

JUST LISTED313 CUMMER AVENUE • $1,688,000

Opportunity for builders and investors! Bungalow on huge 55’ x 281’ lot!

JUST LISTED

202 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $1,888,000ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS. Super location, 62.5’ x 120’ lot. Excellent opportunity to build or develop with 206 Maplehurst. 100’ of total frontage (202 Maplehurst & 206 Maplehurst) possibly sever into 3 lots.

JUST LISTED21 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, PH 705 • $1,450,000Unbelievable 2+1 split bedroom luxury penthouse in boutique condo in the heart of Bayview Village!

JUST LISTED

8 REAN DRIVE, TH 113-Storey condo townhome (semi-like) in prestigious Bayview Village. Great value. 3 bedrooms, 4 washrooms.

COMING SOON

206 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $ 1,398,000ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS. Super location, excellent opportunity to build or develop with 202 Maplehurst. 100’ of total frontage (202 Maplehurst & 206 Maplehurst) possibly sever into 3 lots.

JUST LISTED

257 NEWTON DRIVELISTED AT $1,399,000

SOLD OVER ASKING PRICE!

SOLD

46 ARRAN CRESCENTLISTED AT $1,349,000

SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR OVER ASKING PRICE!

SOLD

329 SPRING GARDEN AVENUELISTED AT $1,948,000

SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR 100% OF ASKING PRICE!

SOLD

80 CENTRE AVENUELISTED AT $2,088,000

SOLD FOR 100% ASKING!

SOLD

163 ALFRED AVENUELISTED AT $2,899,000

SOLD!

SOLD

353A GREENFIELD AVENUEBeautiful new luxury home with 5 bedrooms in prestigious Willowdale, basement with heated floor.

COMING SOON

6 MOUNTFORD DRIVEA custom built executive5+2 bedroom home. Approx over 4200 sq ft + prof. finished basement with separate & walkout entrances. Renovated kitchen.

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143 BYNG AVENUESpectacular luxury custom built home, 52’ x 161’lot, wainscotting, pot lights, skylight, library, waffled ceiling, basement with wet bar.

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Realtron Realty Inc. BrokerageIndependently Owned and Operated

183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON

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Bijan BaratiCivil Eng., Broker

Office: 416.222.8600 Direct: 416.825.7373 [email protected]

Professional Service with Proven Results! www.bijanbarati.com

Beautifully designed and expertly crafted custom built home with a superb finishing on pool sized deep lot!

4+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms! Finished basement. Smart home! 40.67’ x 165’ lot size.

262 BYNG AVENUE

Asking P

rice

$2,698,800

Fantastic 50’ x 209’ deep lot. Livable bungalow with 3 bedrooms! Finished basement with two studios, 2 wet

bar and 2 full bathrooms!

82 RISEBROUGH AVENUE

Asking P

rice

$1,098,0

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Ultra stylish custom in a fantastic location! Masterfully designed & built! Approximately 4,600 sq ft + finished basement. Impressive architectural layout with lots of

natural light, modern trim & built-in’s. 50’ x 141 lot size.

49 NORTON AVENUE

Asking P

rice

$3,188,0

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Magnificent custom home masterfully built! Approx 4,300 square feet (without garage) + 2,100 sq ft in the prof finished basement with heated floor and walk-out!

5+2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. 60’ x 125’ lot size.

27 PAMCREST DRIVE

Renovated and upgraded 2-storey home. Back onto a beautiful unique ravine! 60’ frontage! 4+1 bedrooms and

5 washrooms!

12 BALLY CONNOR COURT

Updated 2-storey home with 5+3 bedrooms and 5 washrooms! Private fenced backyard with beautiful

underground pool. Lot size: 52.5’ x 125’.

47 ROBINTER DRIVE

Asking P

rice

$1,398,800

Stunning new custom home on prime lot and location! Fantastic design with superb craftsmanship. Smart

home! Finished walk-out basement with heated floor, wet bar and wine cellar!

122 KINGSDALE AVENUE

Coming Soon

Gorgeous new custom built home with luxurious transitional design. Close to Yonge Street and all

amenities. 50’ x 160’ pool sized lot.

100 BYNG AVENUE

Coming Soon

Asking P

rice

$2,788,000

Spectacular custom home with superior quality and extraordinary finishing! Transitionally designed! Top

notch trim work. Fin’d w/o bsmnt w/heated floor, nanny suite and wet bar. 50’ x 136’ lot in heart of Willowdale!

185 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

Asking P

rice

$2,998,800

Great investment opportunity! Upgraded and renovated bungalow on large 44’ x 148’ lot! 3+1 bedrooms, 2

washrooms, finished separate basement apartment.

302 HENDON AVENUE

Asking P

rice

$998,800Ask

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e

$1,848,800

Spectacular 6 year custom in a unique location! Approximately 3,800 square feet + finished basement!

4+2 bedrooms, 6 washrooms! 50’ x 131’ lot size.

158 PRINCESS AVENUE

Asking P

rice

$2,728,800

Fabulous 20 year old custom! Steps to TTC or a short ride to subway! Best schools: Earl Haig SS & Cummer

Valley Middle School. Finished walk-out basement. 4+1 bedrooms, 5 washrooms. 50’ x 111’ lot size.

448 LONGMORE STREET

Asking P

rice

$1,788,0

00

SOLD! SOLD!

SOLD!


Absolutely magnificent custom home masterfully built in prestigious Pamcrest Drive! Aproximately 4300 s.f.

(without garage) + 2100 s.f. professional finished walk-out heated floor basement! Timeless beauty! Extensive use

of wood trim, oak hardwood floor & library, crown moulding, potlights, wainscoting (dining & hallways & library).

Millwork, wall units! Chef inspired kitchen: stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, breakfast & servery (3

sinks)! Master with 2 sided fireplace, 9 piece marble ensuite, steam & jacuzzi. Basement: rec room + wetbar, 3 piece

bath, bedroom, and home theatre.

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BEAT THE HEAT WITH DEEP-DISH

ICE CREAM CAKEWatermelon

INGREDIENTS• 2 tubs (946 mL each) PC Ice Cream Shop Flavours

Watermelon Crunch Ice Cream

• 2 pkgs (350 g each) PC Eat the Middle First Cookies

• 1 Cup (250 mL) 35% Whipping Cream

• 1/4 cup (mL) Icing Sugar

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Sprinkles

DIRECTIONS• Transfer ice cream to bowl; place in refrigerator for 1 hour or

until soft enough to handle.

• Place cookies in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs. Press crumbs into bottom and up side of 9-inch (2.5 L) spring form pan; freeze for 30 minutes.

• Scrape softened ice cream into cookie crust. Using back of large spoon, push ice cream down to remove any air pockets. Smooth top with knife or offset spatula; place in freezer.

• Pour whipping cream into bowl; whip with electric beaters until medium peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in sugar until combined.

• Remove cake from freezer; top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Return to freezer for 4 to 6 hours or overnight until frozen. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.

More recipe ideas are available online at pc.ca THN

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ot only are ice cream cakes the perfectly refreshing summer dessert, they're extremely easy to make at home.

“This recipe is one of my favourites for birthday parties or potlucks,” says Chef Tom Filippou, Executive Chef for President's Choice Cooking School. “The cake's bright colour and watermelon flavour make it a huge crowd pleaser.” >>>

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food recipe

BEAT THE HEAT WITH DEEP-DISH

ICE CREAM CAKEWatermelon

INGREDIENTS• 2 tubs (946 mL each) PC Ice Cream Shop Flavours

Watermelon Crunch Ice Cream

• 2 pkgs (350 g each) PC Eat the Middle First Cookies

• 1 Cup (250 mL) 35% Whipping Cream

• 1/4 cup (mL) Icing Sugar

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Sprinkles

DIRECTIONS• Transfer ice cream to bowl; place in refrigerator for 1 hour or

until soft enough to handle.

• Place cookies in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs. Press crumbs into bottom and up side of 9-inch (2.5 L) spring form pan; freeze for 30 minutes.

• Scrape softened ice cream into cookie crust. Using back of large spoon, push ice cream down to remove any air pockets. Smooth top with knife or offset spatula; place in freezer.

• Pour whipping cream into bowl; whip with electric beaters until medium peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in sugar until combined.

• Remove cake from freezer; top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Return to freezer for 4 to 6 hours or overnight until frozen. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.

More recipe ideas are available online at pc.ca THN

www.newscanada.com

ot only are ice cream cakes the perfectly refreshing summer dessert, they're extremely easy to make at home.

“This recipe is one of my favourites for birthday parties or potlucks,” says Chef Tom Filippou, Executive Chef for President's Choice Cooking School. “The cake's bright colour and watermelon flavour make it a huge crowd pleaser.” >>>

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Raise the barwith a new SHOWER RODBring the luxurious style of a hotel to your bathroom and increase shower space with this season's most fashionable design. Moen Canada tells us that the Curved Shower Rod is available in single- and double-rod designs. Both of those offer the elegant look while adding up to 7.5 extra inches of elbow room to create a more enjoyable shower experience. If you're short on time, the manufacturer points out the quick installation feature of its Tension Curved Shower Rod. It can be installed in three hassle-free steps - without drilling holes - and removes easily, making it perfect for any shower, even if you're a renter. Finally, add the finishing touch with decorative shower curtain rings and a new shower curtain to give your bath an instant makeover.

to UPDATE a

KITCHEN OR BATHROOM

QUICKHITS

ow that 'busy' is a way of life, most of us don't have time to complete an entire wish-list of home updates. There are, however, several simple kitchen and bathroom projects that can be conquered in minimal time to deliver maximum style and functional impact. In fact, here are a few that can be completed in about an hour, or even less: >>>N STYLE and STORAGE

MakeoverDo you want to quickly enhance the look and functionality of your bathroom? Accessories, such as towel bars, hooks and shelves, can be a quick and inexpensive solution. “For less than $100, you can easily refresh the bathroom's overall style," says Garry Scott, vice president of wholesale marketing and brand development for Moen.

We all have our bathroom pet peeves, Scott points out, like towels on the floor, or too many products in the shower. “Bath accessories come in a variety of styles and finishes for both good looks and for functional fixes to those problems,” he says. “And if safety is a concern, a variety of accessories - including a paper holder, a towel bar and two shelves - also incorporate the benefits of grab bars into their design.” >>>

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Raise the barwith a new SHOWER RODBring the luxurious style of a hotel to your bathroom and increase shower space with this season's most fashionable design. Moen Canada tells us that the Curved Shower Rod is available in single- and double-rod designs. Both of those offer the elegant look while adding up to 7.5 extra inches of elbow room to create a more enjoyable shower experience. If you're short on time, the manufacturer points out the quick installation feature of its Tension Curved Shower Rod. It can be installed in three hassle-free steps - without drilling holes - and removes easily, making it perfect for any shower, even if you're a renter. Finally, add the finishing touch with decorative shower curtain rings and a new shower curtain to give your bath an instant makeover.

to UPDATE a

KITCHEN OR BATHROOM

QUICKHITS

ow that 'busy' is a way of life, most of us don't have time to complete an entire wish-list of home updates. There are, however, several simple kitchen and bathroom projects that can be conquered in minimal time to deliver maximum style and functional impact. In fact, here are a few that can be completed in about an hour, or even less: >>>N STYLE and STORAGE

MakeoverDo you want to quickly enhance the look and functionality of your bathroom? Accessories, such as towel bars, hooks and shelves, can be a quick and inexpensive solution. “For less than $100, you can easily refresh the bathroom's overall style," says Garry Scott, vice president of wholesale marketing and brand development for Moen.

We all have our bathroom pet peeves, Scott points out, like towels on the floor, or too many products in the shower. “Bath accessories come in a variety of styles and finishes for both good looks and for functional fixes to those problems,” he says. “And if safety is a concern, a variety of accessories - including a paper holder, a towel bar and two shelves - also incorporate the benefits of grab bars into their design.” >>>

home décor

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Turn Boring into Beautiful with a BACKSPLASHIf you wish you could have the beautiful tile backsplash seen in high-end kitchens, but aren't up for messing with mortar, you now have an alternative. Today, there are many easy-to-install wall tiles that offer an adhesive backing or simply adhere with double-sided tape or adhesive. They are available in a variety of faux tile, stone or metal designs to transform the look of your kitchen in no time.

Say Hello to Kitchen HARDWAREIs your kitchen cabinet hardware looking dingy or dated? This simple project can make a dramatic difference in your home's appearance. Look for new knobs and drawer pulls that are designed to match your existing faucets and fixtures in both style and finish. Whether you prefer modern or something with a more traditional look, there are many options available to extend your sense of design down to the details. Since they only require a screwdriver, this type of hardware is an easy solution.

An hour or two with some of these quick and easy DIY projects will make such a difference in a short period of time. THN

www.newscanada.com

TODAY'S ACCESSORIES COMBINE STYLISH FLAIR WITH USEFUL FUNCTION,”says GARRY SCOTT.

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home décor

Turn Boring into Beautiful with a BACKSPLASHIf you wish you could have the beautiful tile backsplash seen in high-end kitchens, but aren't up for messing with mortar, you now have an alternative. Today, there are many easy-to-install wall tiles that offer an adhesive backing or simply adhere with double-sided tape or adhesive. They are available in a variety of faux tile, stone or metal designs to transform the look of your kitchen in no time.

Say Hello to Kitchen HARDWAREIs your kitchen cabinet hardware looking dingy or dated? This simple project can make a dramatic difference in your home's appearance. Look for new knobs and drawer pulls that are designed to match your existing faucets and fixtures in both style and finish. Whether you prefer modern or something with a more traditional look, there are many options available to extend your sense of design down to the details. Since they only require a screwdriver, this type of hardware is an easy solution.

An hour or two with some of these quick and easy DIY projects will make such a difference in a short period of time. THN

www.newscanada.com

TODAY'S ACCESSORIES COMBINE STYLISH FLAIR WITH USEFUL FUNCTION,”says GARRY SCOTT.

”

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Opulent custom re-built estate home boasting 11,500 square feet on 3/4 acre lot.

Offered at $4,988,800 www.171BlackburnBlvd.com

Weston Downs

22 Blackforest DriveOffered at $1,899,900

Richmond Hill

Custom estate with Smart home technology, 8-car underground parking and elevator. Seamlesss interior/exterior transitions are highlights of this home.

Offered at $3,095,000 www.49OrrAve.com

Weston Downs

Magnificent home in high demand Weston Downs with many custom upgrades including custom renovated kitchen. Huge 69’ x 122’ lot.

Offered at $1,498,000 www.202VillageGreenDr.com

Weston Downs

Rare opportunity to own a breathtaking backyard oasis on a ravine, with a finished walk-out basement. Over $500K on upgrades and renovations.

Offered at $1,388,000 www.61NoahCres.com

Sonoma Heights

Luxury country living on exclusive and private 44 acres in East Caledon. Over 7,000 sq ft, custom-built raised bungalow with walk-out basement.

Offered at $2,790,000 www.15536TheGoreRd.com

15536 The Gore Road

SOLD!

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