Cayman Marshall International Luxury & Lifestyle - South 2024

OAKVILLE REAL ESTATE

DISRUPTION

KARIN BENNETT'S Easy, Breezy Style

MUSKOKA

SOUTH 2024

DREAMHOUSE

$7.99 U.S. & $9.99 Canada

Burlington | Oakville | Mississauga | Toronto

Explore Dining Collection!

Dining

CONTEMPORARY

4080 FAIRVIEW ST, BURLINGTON | WWW.SCANDECOR.CA | 905.633.7226

Explore Bedroom Collection!

Bedrooms

MODERN

DONNA GRAY**

Broker

" This is a company that is unlike just about any other firm I’ve been a part of."

EDITOR’S NOTE

I

am delighted to introduce myself as the new editor of Cayman Marshall South magazine, serving the exciting neighbourhoods of Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and areas west of the GTA. I was honoured to be invited to join the Cayman Marshall real estate team last fall, but I have lived, worked and played in this area for some 20 years. As you’ll read in my first article for the magazine (see page 16), this is a company that is unlike just about any other firm I’ve been a part of. As a Realtor who has specialized in luxury properties for most of my career, I’m excited to be able to bring the expertise of a company like Cayman Marshall to the west GTA. There are lots of great reasons why the neighbourhoods just west of the GTA are a great place to move to! Here’s just a few that come to my mind.

The first is Toronto’s new revision to the Toronto land transfer tax, which requires that any home valued at over

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage caymanmarshall.com ■ Sales Representative* Broker & Broker of Record**

$3M will now pay an extra 3.5%, and it escalates with higher price bands. By contrast, the Peel and Halton regions only have one provincial level of land transfer tax.

GO Transit can deliver us downtown in twenty to thirty minutes, whether it’s from Mineola or Oakville. Our region is home to plenty of truly stunning lakefront properties, some with incredible city skyline views and riparian rights. We have amazing schools, parks and community centres, and plenty of great retail, restaurants, hotels and spa destinations. Our family loves living here!

Our first issue of 2024 features a variety of interesting editorial along with some of the region’s most beautiful properties for sale, many of them exclusive to Cayman Marshall. We hope you’ll enjoy the issue, and here's to a successful and happy spring season!

- Donna Gray

SOUTH 2024 5 ■

CAYMAN MARSHALL

THE COLLECTION

SOUTH 2024 EDITORS Todd Adair* Donna Gray** Olivia Lay Lauren Lowe CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kelsey Addison PHOTOGRAPHERS Andre Carriere Peter Esteves Mitchell Hubble Helicopix Inc. Micheal Muraz Wafa Fahad Photography Mark Wilson ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Olivia Lay CONTRIBUTORS Todd Adair* Martha Uniacke Breen Donna Gray** Charlie-Ann McNair* Mike Spry Published in Canada FOR ADVERTISING INQUIRIES PLEASE EMAIL info@caymanmarshall.com caymanmarshallmagazine.ca All square footages are approximate.

Some square footages include living space in the lower level. Information is subject to errors and omissions. Not intended to solicit properties currently for sale.

10

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage www.caymanmarshall.com Sales Representative* Broker & Broker of Record**

MUSKOKA DREAMHOUSE ON LAKE JOSEPH

“A beautiful space starts from the ground up with a weavers art…”

Bliss – Original in silk & wool

– Michael Pourvakil

Cheer – Sand in silk & wool

Cheer & Bliss A recurring motif for this artist revolves around the conviction that beauty permeates every corner of existence and that life embodies simplicity. The interplay of patterns and colours appears intricately woven, mirroring how days blend harmoniously to weave the tapestry of our lives.

VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM 120 Tycos Drive, Unit 2 Toronto, ON M6B 1V9

Tel 416 929 7929 weaversart.com

F RO M REND ER TO REALI TY A Better Way to Design Your Dream Cottage

INC.

“Oh no...that’s not what I thought it was going to look like.”

- You, when your cottage is designed without SCD

“Wow! It’s exactly what I wanted!”

- You, when you design your cottage with SCD

Architectural & Interior Design Say goodbye to confusion and surprises - with our advanced 3D design process, you’ll see exactly how your cottage will look and feel before construction even begins.

Check out our socials for more amazing projects @sophieclappertondesigns | sophieclapperton.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE COVER

16 24

78

K A R I N B E N N E T T ’S E A SY, B R E E Z Y ST Y L E

IN THIS ISSUE 20

C R E AT I N G A C OZ Y & LU X U R I O U S B E D RO O M with Cassis Design Studio

50

A P P L E W O O D AU TO

The Cadillac of Automotive Groups

SPOTLIGHT 24

P R I VAT E S C H O O L S Havergal College St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School Walden International School

REAL ESTATE

78

50

10

M U S KO K A DREAMHOUSE on Lake Joseph

16

R E A L E STAT E D I S RU P T I O N

Welcome to the Brave New World of Real Estate

30

W E ST GTA L I ST I N G S

54

M U S KO K A L I ST I N G S

76

GET IN THE KNOW

82

R E N TA L S

The Benefits of Listing Exclusively

Muskoka

By Martha Uniacke Breen

W

hen you first alight on the drive of this Lake Joseph beauty, what first strikes you is how serene it looks. With its subtle matte-black cladding and low-maintenance metal roof, it seems to nestle quietly into the hillside: an uncluttered silhouette among the pines and the impossibly blue Muskoka sky.

Upon entering through the glass door under the gabled central portico, it feels as though you have stepped into another world. The almost modest front gable magically transforms into the peak of a soaring open space. This space is taken up almost entirely by the uninterrupted view of Lake Joe, from one end to the other, from ceiling to floor, sparkling in the summer sun.

In something of an architectural and engineering feat, the lakeside elevation of the cottage is almost entirely made of glass. It takes full advantage of one of the property’s most breathtaking assets: sprawling across 300 feet of prime waterfront, a splendid, miles-wide view of arguably the most desirable of the Muskoka lakes. From every perch in this magnificent house, from every bedroom and easy chair, from the chef’s kitchen and dining room in the open central area, to the secluded and cozy primary suite under the pines at the far side, your eyes and your heart are filled with a vision of sky, trees, sunlight and water.

10 SOUTH 2024 ■

At just under 7,500 square feet, with six-plus-three bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and set on a roomy six acres of prime Muskoka lakeside property, the cottage was built to welcome a big extended family, a couple who loves to entertain, and everything in between.

But the dream lies in how beautifully it combines big, heart-stopping spaces and cozy corners; it’s equally accommodating for big friendly crowds, or those weekends when it's just the two of you, stealing away for some peace and quiet by the lake.

The interior is a study in unpretentious elegance, with natural finishes that are long on beauty but require little to no care. Flooring throughout is rustic, wideplank hardwood; walls are finished in white shiplap, while the great room fireplace is clad in clean-lined Carrara marble, with a sleek granite hearth at its base.

Windows are trimmed in black metal, imparting a comforting feeling of heft in the midst of all the light and air that fills the home.

View this listing on page 70

The lakeside elevation of the cottage is almost entirely

made of glass.

In the dining and kitchen area, the ceiling stops down to a more humane height of ten feet or so, tailor-made for intimate dinner table conversation or chatting with the cook while lounging at the island. (Sliding glass doors in this section welcome in lakeside breezes on a warm day.) The kitchen is free from the usual clutter of cupboards and hardware; instead, overflow storage and extra prep space is hidden behind a rustic siding barn door at one side, behind which lies a complete butler’s pantry.

SOUTH 2024 11 ■

P

ast the great room on the other side is the staple of every cottage worth its lounge chairs: the Muskoka room. But this Muskoka room is no drafty three-season add-on: with its screens fully retracted, it functions like a sheltered verandah above the water, where sitters can relax out of the wind while being serenaded by the birds and the waves gently lapping below. As the sun sets, push a button, and the screens close, banishing the bugs as the stars begin to shimmer above the darkening water.

12 SOUTH 2024 ■

The lower level is designed for entertaining – whether it’s en masse or just a quiet game of cards or conversation à deux. Kick back by the fireplace and catch the game at the far end of the family room; or if you really want to get away for a movie night, move into the plush home theatre, with its high-end projection screen and state-of-the-art sound system.

There’s also a second, conveniently equipped kitchen on this level – great for whipping up a meal for a hungry crowd, or just heating up pizza for the kids.

The lower level is designed for

Each of the six bedrooms has its own private, tailormade view across the lakeside; but no worries about being on display to passing boaters. Dropdown blinds are there at a push of a button if it’s a little extra privacy you desire, or a little extra sleep when the morning sun shines in. Most bedrooms also have their own ensuites and access through sliding doors onto the deck as well.

Outdoor life, in the best Muskoka tradition, is as important here as life indoors. It’s possible that the private waterfall, trickling down from ancient granite rocks just outside the primary bedroom, provided the inspiration for the pool, since it features an infinity edge that seems to cascade right down the hill. The poolhouse, which echoes the gabled silhouette of the main house attractively, includes both an outdoor kitchen and sheltered lounge area – perfect for escaping a passing shower without having to run back in the house.

Finish the day with a leisurely stroll down over the shallow limestone steps to the water’s edge, where a classic Muskoka boathouse features two slips, a bar for serving friends sunning themselves on the dock, and extra sleeping quarters for overflow guests, or teens who want their own space away from the parents.

Rising above the water, with its subtle, elegant design and walls of glass reflecting the woods and water that surround it, the house has a quiet sparkle, like a dark jewel set in the trees at the waterside.

Don’t say you weren’t warned; once you spend time in this dreamhouse, you may never want to leave.

SOUTH 2024 13 ■

OUR DESIGNER PICKS THREE LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU:

elizabethinteriors.com | 905-333-6670

@ElizabethInteriorsBurlington

@ElizabethInteriors

REAL ESTATE

Welcome to the Brave New World of Real Estate

By Donna Gray

16 SOUTH 2024 ■

When I was first introduced to Cayman Marshall at the Port Carling office last November and saw firsthand how the company handles its properties for sale, my first response was, “ This is a very expensive way of doing business.”

But then I realized, isn’t that what I always wanted to sign up for?

To deliver the best level of marketing and tools I can to my clients? Once I discovered the unique way Cayman Marshall conducts its business, and saw not only the consistent level of results and the number of clients who were truly satisfied with their experience with the firm, I realized this was a Realtor I would feel proud to work with.

Early in my career, I recognized it was important to deliver unprecedented value to my clients in order to succeed. This only happens if you invest a substantial amount of money into your marketing. Cayman’s combination of cutting-edge technology, expert in-house services that address everything from design and architecture to targeted and qualified media exposure, enables the firm to offer a level of personal service that isn’t quite like anything I’ve seen before in this business.

Here’s how it works for most brokerages – a model that CM founder Todd Adair has called, quite rightly in my view, “broken.” For many years, the standard business model for many brokerages was to operate mainly as a central clearing house, where agents could sign new clients, promote properties for sale, share basic office services, and handle the paperwork for completing transactions. Essentially, each agent worked independently.

In return for the brokerage’s support, the agent got an established brand affiliation and often, a good location from which to attract clients. All the agent basically needed in order to do his or her job was a valid licence, a car, and a big fat MLS binder of properties. (Tough negotiating skills might be a useful additional asset.) Especially when it came to marketing, clients were left to rely mainly on the skills, energy and resources of the individual agent, which could vary from excellent, caring and diligent to… well, you get the picture.

SOUTH 2024 17 ■

When I did my due diligence before joining the Cayman Marshall team, I discovered that this company does things a bit differently.

CM has spent years and invested heavily to develop a systematic approach that actually allows it, in many cases, to completely bypass the MLS service. (MLS has its benefits, but it also has some drawbacks, especially when you are dealing with the kind of luxury properties that I had been working in.)

Cayman also employs an unmatched team of in-house specialists in a wide variety of fields, ready to service clients’ needs in preparing and showcasing their properties to the world.

Over the years, Cayman’s mastery of technology and the services it is able to offer has led to steady growth – even as its competitors have cut back, or started charging extra fees for services they might have formerly included in their fees. Simply put, Cayman Marshall agents have a range of resources at their fingertips that other brokerages don’t. And they can offer a level of services – along with patient, personalized attention – that a lot of “standard” brokerages can’t.

This is particularly true of Cayman’s renowned exclusive listing service. This allows the company to bring clients’ properties to the attention of selected, prequalified potential buyers before any CM agent makes an appointment to view a property with them. The exclusive listing service adds an extra layer of security and discretion, better-qualified buyers, and often a faster and smoother sale.

Other firms are offering exclusive listing services nowadays. So why is Cayman’s exclusive listing service so successful?

Basically, we like to believe we’ve gone

18 SOUTH 2024 ■

Cayman’s objective is to provide complete, turnkey services for both buyers and sellers – from the moment you sign with us to the day that the deal is successfully completed.

Donna Gray

MLS one better. Cayman’s exclusive leadgenerating system brings its properties to the attention of pre-qualified, pre-screened clients, who have come to us through a variety of ways.

We find it’s deeply appreciated by sellers who value their privacy, or simply don’t want to be part of the feeding frenzy that sometimes occurs when a highly desirable property goes on the market.

And these days, the service is even more valuable. With the CREA’s new rules that prevent realtors from marketing exclusive listings publicly (in effect, forcing them to use MLS if they wish to advertise a listing anywhere in the public media), it is now even more crucial to be associated with a brokerage like Cayman Marshall, whose private marketing expertise has been proven over and over again.

It works so well and so smoothly, that a number of clients have returned to us to sell their subsequent properties using this service!

It’s just one of an entire suite of innovative services Cayman Marshall offers, along with an extraordinary in-house team of talented architects, designers, stagers, contractors and even construction personnel. Cayman’s objective is to provide complete, turnkey services for both buyers and sellers – from the moment you sign with us to the day that the deal is successfully completed, and frequently even beyond that.

Cayman is not quite like any other real estate firm that I’ve worked with before – you could even call it a disruptor. But the results speak for themselves: harnessing technology and the resources of an expert team, rather than relying on the individual skills of any one agent, is the secret sauce that makes this company different. And I’m truly excited to be a part of it.

Cayman Marshall agents have a range of resources at their fingertips that other brokerages dont. And they can offer a level of services – along with patient, personalized attention – that a lot of “ standard ” brokerages cant.

SOUTH 2024 19 ■

WITH CASSIS DESIGN STUDIO

As winter settles in, it's time to transform your bedroom into a warm and inviting sanctuary.

In this article, we'll explore the art of layering a space to achieve optimal comfort and luxury. Join us as we delve into the details of a stunning luxury bedroom with an expansive lakefront view, where every element has been carefully curated to create a cozy haven.

SETTING THE FOUNDATION: To set the stage for a luxurious experience, we began by adding a touch of nature to the walls. A white oak was chosen, bringing a sense of tranquility and connection to the outdoors. This textured backdrop serves as the perfect canvas for the layers to come.

THE CUSTOM HEADBOARD: A custom headboard, upholstered in a sleek linen fabric, takes centre stage. The fabric's Crypton coating ensures durability and longevity, making it a wise investment for years to come.

LAYERING THE BED: To achieve the ultimate comfort, we layered the bed with a multitude of cozy elements. Starting with a soft and inviting blanket, we added a duvet for extra warmth. Topping it all off is a luxurious comforter, creating a sumptuous and inviting nest. The combination of different colours and textures adds depth and visual interest, while seamlessly blending together to create a harmonious ambiance.

PILLOWS AND TEXTURES: To further enhance the luxurious feel, we incorporated pillows with varying textures and colours. This not only adds visual appeal but also provides an opportunity to personalize the space. Mix and match velvet, silk, and faux fur pillows to create a rich and inviting atmosphere.

CALMING DRAPERIES: To create a serene and calming feel, we chose draperies that exude elegance and sophistication. These draperies not only add an extra layer of insulation but also create a cocoon-like ambiance, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

FINISHING TOUCHES: To complete the layered look, we added carefully curated decor pieces to the dresser and night table. By incorporating items that reflect your personal style, such as scented candles, books, and small trinkets, you can create a lived-in and inviting space.

EMBRACING WINTER: As we approach the winter season, it's the perfect time to embrace the changing light and cooler temperatures. By incorporating warm-toned accents like copper candle holders, cozy throw blankets, and updated artwork, you can infuse your space with the spirit of the season.

FOR INQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL US AT INFO@CASSISDESIGNSTUDIO.COM

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & BUILDERS OF FINE SEASONAL HOMES

TamarackNorth.com

TamarackNorthLtd

TamarackNorthLtd

SPOTLIGHT: PRIVATE SCHOOLS

HAVERGAL COLLEGE 1451 Avenue Rd, Toronto | 416-482-4724 havergal.on.ca | admissions@havergal.on.ca

Q: How would you describe the education model you follow?

Havergal College has a rigorous liberal arts curriculum designed around the pillars of academics and wellbeing, with a focus on leadership, co-curricular and experiential learning opportunities.

Our faculty members leverage leading instructional methods that are tailored to the learning needs of our students. Our fluid and adaptive program reflects our core values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and courage. A liberal arts foundation fosters an attitude of inquiry and encourages students to be open to new ideas and varied perspectives.

24 SOUTH 2024 ■

LEADERSHIP, CO-CURRICULAR AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

HAVERGAL

AT-AGLANCE # OF STUDENTS:

1060

# OF STAFF:

220

GRADES TAUGHT:

JK TO GRADE 12

SIZE OF CAMPUS:

22 ACRES

Q: What kinds of programs beyond the in-class experience are available to your students during their time there?

Havergal’s innovation hub, HC-X, is focused on designing learning experiences to develop the skills and mindsets for the future of work and lifelong learning.

Students in Grades 5 to 8 participate in the Digital Wisdom course as a way to examine and think critically about their identity and relationships in a digital world. It combines the elements of technology skills and online safety for students to navigate obstacles they might experience in their digital lives.

HC-X also offers a Digital MicroCredentials program for students in Grades 9 to 12 who are interested in pursuing learning pathways in

areas outside of traditional offerings.

Students can participate in 20hour courses on topics such as Contemporary Finance, Pre-Med Studies and Artificial Intelligence.

@havergalcollege @havergalcollege @havergalcollege

Q: In short, what sets your school apart from others?

Our Campus: Havergal has the largest girls’ independent school campus in the city. This allows students to explore and learn outdoors on our 22acre sprawling campus in the heart of midtown Toronto (including three athletic fields, a woodland trail with brook, two outdoor classrooms, tennis courts and other green spaces).

Technology: HC-X is the innovation hub of Havergal for the development and delivery of future-ready education. Out of HC-X comes future-ready programming for students and educators.

SOUTH 2024 25 ■

SPOTLIGHT: PRIVATE SCHOOLS

ST. MILDRED'S-

LIGHTBOURN SCHOOL 1080 Linbrook Rd, Oakville | 905-845-2386 smls.on.ca | admissions@smls.on.ca Q: How would you describe the education model you follow?

At St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (SMLS), our mission is to engage each student in a personalized, real-world learning experience where students explore their own unique pathways within a nurturing community.

Students enjoy a personalized connection with their teachers, and with a dedicated Circle of Care Team (made up of social workers, a school nurse, guidance counsellors and dedicated learning strategists) students are supported emotionally, socially and academically.

26 SOUTH 2024 ■

Overall, our curriculum is enriched and personalized and delivered in a way that fosters confidence in our Millies as they work toward a deep understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Q: What kinds of programs beyond the in-class experience are available to your students during their time there?

Experiential learning is a key component to an SMLS education. Our five Signature Programs in Global Citizenship, STEM and Robotics, Active Healthy Living, Arts and Design, plus

opportunities. Last year, students visited England, Bhutan, Bahamas, Panama, Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City.

All students experience a dynamic academic and co-curricular program that’s integrated with our unique Signature Programs so that they have the career and life experiences that allow the students to gain a deeper, more personal understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Q: In short, what sets your school apart from others?

a Professional Internship program are all specifically designed to give students opportunities to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world challenges.

For example, the Global Citizenship Signature Program engages students with the world beyond the walls of the classroom. Students connect with local and global communities through experiential learning trips, community engagement and service learning, cultural exchanges, national and international student leadership

The beauty of an SMLS education is that you get large school opportunities within a small school community setting. Since most students are with us from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12, we provide students with a seamless, interconnected path. This also creates unique opportunities for students to have, and to serve as, role models during their school years.

Also, SMLS is the only all-girls school west of the City of Toronto. At SMLS, girls occupy every leadership role, every spot on the math team, and every position in the robotics club.

In fact, every aspect of SMLS – from the classroom to the athletic field to the academic program – is designed for girls. This is a significant strength of the school and one that directly addresses the school’s ability to set its students up for a lifetime of success.

ST. MILDRED'S

AT-AGLANCE # OF STUDENTS:

550+

# OF STAFF:

115+

GRADES TAUGHT:

JK TO GRADE 12

SIZE OF CAMPUS:

10 ACRES

@SMLS1891 @StMildreds @stmildreds lightbournschool

LARGE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN A SMALL SCHOOL COMMUNITY SETTING SOUTH 2024 27 ■

SPOTLIGHT: PRIVATE SCHOOLS

WALDEN

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 2035 Upper Middle Rd E, Oakville | 905-338-6236 waldeninternationalschool.com | info@waldeninternationalschool.com Q: How would you describe the education model you follow?

Walden is a leading private school in Oakville dedicated to Making Good People. Our balanced, world-class education, with a unique focus on wellness, fosters respect and harmony for self and others. We empower students to imagine, explore and achieve a peaceful, sustainable future.

Walden is the only authorized private IB World School in Halton Region offering the PYP (Early Years, Grades 1-5) and MYP (Grades 6-8) 28 SOUTH 2024 ■

programs. It’s just part of our promise to develop lifelong learners who thrive and make a difference.

Q: What kinds of programs beyond the in-class experience are available to your students during their time there?

Walden is more than a school and we display the truth of this every day, in areas such as: Wellness: We are proactive in fostering student achievement and recognize wellness as an essential pillar of education.

WE EMPOWER STUDENTS TO IMAGINE, EXPLORE AND ACHIEVE A PEACEFUL, SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Environment: An intimate awareness of the world we share is fundamental to our entire philosophy.

Advocacy: We encourage gentle activism among our students and community.

Q: In short, what sets your school apart from others?

Inspired by Henry David Thoreau’s book Walden, our school is committed to fostering independent, self-reliant learners in a nature-centric environment.

As an international school with a globally-focused curriculum, we promise to deliver a rigorous, prestigious and necessary education meeting the standards and demands of the world in which we live.

WALDEN

AT-AGLANCE # OF STUDENTS:

200

# OF STAFF:

30

GRADES TAUGHT:

JK TO GRADE 8

SIZE OF CAMPUS:

3.5 ACRES

@WaldenOakville @WaldenOakville @walden internationalschool

SOUTH 2024 29 ■

W E ST GTA A N D S U R RO U N D I N G A R E A S

31 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

SOLD OVER 10,000 SQ.FT., 4+2 BEDS, 8 BATHS – TORONTO

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$7,500,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

32

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

33 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

1,923 SQ.FT., 2 BEDS, 3 BATHS – OAKVILLE

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$8,500/MONTH

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

34

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

35 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

1,055 SQ.FT., 3 BEDS, 1 BATH – OAKVILLE

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$739,900

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

36

1,557 SQ.FT., 2+1 BEDS, 2 BATHS – MISSISSAUGA

$1,499,900

MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

37 SCAN TO SEE MORE

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

LOT 1

LOT 2

LOT 3

■

VACANT LAND – 2 SEMI-DETACHED (3,705 SQ.FT. & 3,638 SQ.FT.) AND 1 DETACHED (3,331 SQ.FT.) – MISSISSAUGA

MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$1,999,900

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE BURLINGTONLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

38

BURLINGTONLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

39 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE BURLINGTONLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

SOLD 106 ACRES, 2,106 SQ.FT., 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS – HAMILTON

BURLINGTONLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$2,499,900

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

40

MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

41 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

4,550 SQ.FT., 4 BEDS, 6 BATHS – MISSISSAUGA

MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$3,380,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

42

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

43 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

3,990 SQ.FT., 3+3 BEDS, 5 BATHS – OAKVILLE

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$4,750,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

44

MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

45 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

5,480 SQ.FT., 5+1 BEDS, 8 BATHS – MISSISSAUGA

MISSISSAUGASLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$5,999,900

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

46

SOLD OAKVILLE: $21,888,000

SOLD MISSISSAUGA: $7,800,000

SOLD BURLINGTON: $1,999,000

SOLD OAKVILLE: $3,450,000

SOLD MISSISSAUGA: $1,875,000

SOLD OAKVILLE: $2,899,000

SOLD MISSISSAUGA: $1,289,900

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

47

OAKVILLE: $10,998,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM

SOLD

SOLD GRIMSBY: $2,498,000

SOLD MISSISSAUGA: $1,199,900

SOLD MISSISSAUGA: $2,199,900

SOLD BURLINGTON: $979,900

OAKVILLESLUXURYREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

SOLD MISSISSAUGA: $2,150,000

LEASED OAKVILLE: $6,200/MONTH

Steel on Wheels Roofing Inc. Muskoka’s Premium Metal Roofing Specialists

> Fully customizable options > Reliable experts of our craft > Guaranteed style and quality

Experience Style, Quality and Durability All Under The Same Roof!

Steel on Wheels is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a premium roofing solution that combines quality, style, and durability. We roll and cut our metal on-site to ensure that it’s 100% fabricated to the unique shape of your roof. Our installation experts are highly reliable and take immense pride in their work - allowing us to guarantee your project is completed the right way.

Let’s explore if a metal roof is right for your property!

Connect with us today: (705) 380-3317 daniel@steelonwheels.ca

SPORT COURT ® OFFERS FOUR-SEASON FAMILY FUN! Play hockey, pickleball, basketball, tennis, and more on the same surface!

SPORT COURT IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF:

We install outdoor courts, indoor courts, hockey rinks, and refurbish existing tennis courts.

› YOU LIKE YOUR PROJECTS DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME › YOU WANT TO HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY OUTDOORS YEAR-ROUND › YOU’D RATHER PLAY ON A JOINT-FRIENDLY SURFACE › YOU’RE TIRED OF USING CRACKED TENNIS COURTS › YOU APPRECIATE PROFESSIONAL-GRADE QUALITY AND BALL RESPONSE

Let’s discuss your project: Call us at 416-788-1798 or visit www.sportcourt.ca

ARRIVE AT APPLEWOOD A PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMER, AND DRIVE AWAY PART OF A LUXURY COMMUNITY.

BY MIKE SPRY

50 SOUTH 2024 ■

E

very city, town, and rural outpost has its share of car dealerships lining the roads coming into and out of town. So what has made Applewood Cadillac thrive for some 65 years serving Mississauga and the surrounding areas, including Oakville, Toronto, Burlington, and Brampton?

The company’s record is not only one of endurance, but a testament to its commitment to its clients, its community – and of course, some of history’s most iconic automotive brands.

In putting drivers in cars for nearly seven decades, Applewood has become something of an icon itself. Founded in 1958, the company’s mission was to provide a different car-buying experience, a commitment to “not just treat our customers like people, but to treat them like friends.”

What makes Applewood different? Vince Paradiso, Applewood’s financial services manager, points to its methodology and commitment to technological evolution.

Adds sales representative Tony Carvalho, “We’ve become more inclusive, and made sure we are on the pulse of the community in every aspect, to serve them with pride and confidence.” For Kerry Wood, “It is about retaining our fundamental values of treating every customer as a friend.

This is what has made us successful for seven decades.”

Product specialist Nabil Hamade lists just a few of the company’s accolades in recent years. “In the last ten years, we went from a dealership to a flagship store,” he says. “Number one in the city of Toronto consistently; number one in Canada for the past five years; and winning the GM Presidents Club Award three times in the past ten years.”

“We’ve become more inclusive, and made sure we are on the pulse of the community in every aspect, to serve them with pride and confidence.

SOUTH 2024 51 ■

Of course, the company’s clientele has evolved over the past seven decades, right alongside Applewood and the vehicles it offers. Today, as Wood notes, “Our customers have all the vehicle information available to them at their fingertips. The customer has done their homework before they’ve walked through our door. Our product specialist must stay up to date and be educated on all aspects of the industry.”

Hamade agrees. “Today’s car buyer is well educated and won’t settle for anything less than the utmost in full disclosure and fair dealing.” He emphasizes that the Applewood team’s philosophy of complete transparency, honesty and respect towards customers has played a large role in developing and maintaining the trust they’ve earned over the years.

And the proof is there in a long history of repeat and referral business, sometimes spanning two or more generations. As Hamade points out, “Customers have the confidence to continue to buy from us, and refer their friends, family, and colleagues to Applewood.”

The latest news from the company is a brand-new building; a standalone Cadillac dealership. The new dealership will be

52 SOUTH 2024 ■

The latest news from the company is a brand-new building; a standalone Cadillac dealership.

The Applewood team’s philosophy of complete transparency, honesty and respect towards customers has played a large role in developing and maintaining the trust they’ve earned over the years. dedicated exclusively to showcasing Cadillac vehicles, scheduled to be completed fall 2024/winter 2025.

According to Wood, “It will be a stateof-the-art facility that will offer luxury customer service, before and after the delivery of their new Cadillac.”

Hamade says, “In the past, every luxurious advertisement wanted to be like Cadillac: the Cadillac of watches, the Cadillac of literally everything. A Cadillac driver is on a mission to find authenticity and a natural environment, while connected to the driving exuberance a Cadillac delivers.”

Sure, we’ve all heard that phrase. But what exactly sets the Cadillac driver apart from other luxury automobile aficionados?

According to Carvalho, “Clients feel they, like the purchase, deserve a standard above the other brands.” As he sees it, the new Applewood Cadillac dealership serves as an opportunity for the bricksand-mortar reality to match the elevated level of the buyer.

The entire Applewood team feels strongly about their place in their community, and are proud of how that manifests in the day-to-day life of the dealership.

“We ensure everyone who walks into our store is treated to a satisfying auto shopping experience,” says Wood. “We feel this is what has made us the numberone GM volume dealer in Canada.”

From its tradition of offering a trustworthy, no-pressure sales experience, to its luxurious new surroundings, to its longstanding commitment to topnotch service to customers and its community, Applewood continues to stand out.

In short, you might say, it’s the Cadillac of Ontario automotive dealerships.

SOUTH 2024 53 ■

M U S KO K A A N D S U R RO U N D I N G A R E A S

55 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

4 INDIVIDUAL LOTS OR ENTIRE ISLAND EQUALLING 3,123 FT. FRONTAGE, 27.60 ACRES – GEORGIAN BAY

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$999,000-$4,995,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

56

BRAND NEW BUILD – 3,200 SQ.FT., 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS – LAKE COUCHICHING

$2,890,000

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

57 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

EXCLUSIVE 688.98 FT. FRONTAGE , 4.8 ACRES, 2,468 SQ.FT., 4 BEDS, 3 BATHS – GEORGIAN BAY

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$2,999,999

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

58

EXCLUSIVE 213 FT. FRONTAGE, 4,052 SQ.FT., 5+1 BEDS, 4+1 BATHS – SILVER LAKE

$3,999,999

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

59 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

EXCLUSIVE 250 FT. FRONTAGE, 1.6 ACRES, 2,350 SQ.FT., 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$5,250,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

60

YOUR PRIVATE NEW BUILD, 576 FT. FRONTAGE, 23.5 ACRES, 7,200 SQ.FT., 7 BEDS, 8 BATHS - LITTLE LAKE MUSKOKA

$5,995,000

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

61 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

EXCLUSIVE 4,037 SQ.FT., 5 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS, WEST EXPOSURE – GLOUCESTER POOL

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$5,995,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

62

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

63 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

EXCLUSIVE WATERFRONT HIDEAWAY, 300 FT. FRONTAGE, 3,600 SQ.FT., 5 BEDS, 6 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$8,500,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

64

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

65 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

SOLD 475 FT. FRONTAGE, 3.5 ACRES, 5,812 SQ.FT., 6+1 BEDS, 5+ BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$13,995,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

66

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

67 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

SOLD 460 FT. FRONTAGE, 2.28 ACRES, 6+3 BEDS, 5+3 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$16,995,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

68

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

69 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

SOLD 506 FT. FRONTAGE, 8,064 SQ.FT., 6 BEDS, 7 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$16,995,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

70

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

71 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

EXCLUSIVE 300 FT. FRONTAGE, 6 ACRES, 7,490 SQ.FT., 6+3 BEDS, 7+1 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$18,995,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

72

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

73 SCAN TO SEE MORE

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

EXCLUSIVE 2,308 FT. FRONTAGE, 9,700 SQ.FT., 2.9 ACRES, 9 BEDS, 8 BATHS, 2 BOATHOUSES & 5 SEPARATE BUILDINGS – LAKE JOSEPH

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

$29,995,000

SOLD BIG ISLAND: $1,495,000

SOLD CLEAR LAKE: 1,895,000

SOLD WEST POINT SANDS: $2,375,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

74

SOLD SIX MILE LAKE: $2,750,000

SOLD ACTON ISLAND: $3,795,000

SOLD DAWSON ROAD: $4,495,000

SOLD LAKE ROSSEAU: $2,999,999

SOLD LAKE OF BAYS: $3,998,000

SOLD LAKE OF BAYS: $4,987,000

SOLD PUSLINCH LAKE: $3,695,000

SOLD LAKE MUSKOKA: $4,198,000

SOLD LAKE OF BAYS: $4,995,000

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

75

LAKE JOSEPH: $5,490,000

SOLD LAKE OF BAYS: $6,995,000

SOLD LAKE OF BAYS: $5,495,000

SOLD LAKE MUSKOKA: $6,995,000

SOLD GEORGIAN BAY: $5,995,000

SOLD HUNTSVILLE: $6,999,000

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL – INTERNATIONAL LUXURY & LIFESTYLE SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM

SOLD

SOLD LAKE MUSKOKA: $8,195,000

SOLD LAKE ROSSEAU: $11,950,000

SOLD SPARROW LAKE: $9,999,000

SOLD LAKE JOSEPH: $14,450,000

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

SOLD LAKE JOSEPH: $10,995,000

SOLD LAKE MUSKOKA: $16,995,000

Get in the

KNOW!

M

ost brokerages advise you to put your property into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system, in order to get it in front of the greatest number of prospective buyers possible. But when it comes to Muskoka property – especially in the current market – that may not be the best, or even most desirable, route for you.

THE BENEFITS OF LISTING EXCLUSIVELY WITH CAYMAN MARSHALL

L

A

JO

SE

PH L

,0 95 13,9 ISTED AT $

0

KE

JO

SEPH

T LISTED A

With a Cayman Marshall exclusive listing, your property will only be visible to members of our proprietary database. Personal viewing appointments are only scheduled after our agents have taken prospective buyers through a careful pre-screening process.

Our system works equally well for buyers. Rather than enduring the “feeding frenzy,” panic-bidding and sometimes, disappointment that accompanies desirable MLS properties, you have the assurance of knowing the property is only being seen by serious, well-qualified prospects like you, and managed exclusively through Cayman Marshall’s offices.

0 0

LA

KE

0

Cayman Marshall has a better way to market your property, which not only ensures that only serious, wellqualified buyers view your property, but allows you to maintain your privacy and avoid the stress and hustle of listing with MLS.

,0 90 ,4 5 $

The success of our system speaks for itself: since last August, we’ve sold well over $133 million in exclusive sales alone. Allow us to show you the better way to sell your Muskoka property!

LA

76 SOUTH 2024 ■

KE

OF

5,0 BAY ,99 S LISTED AT $7

0

0

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

MORE EXCLUSIVELY SOLD PROPERTIES WITH CAYMAN MARSHALL:

KE

MU

SKO

0 5,0 KA LIST D AT $7,99 E

M

U

A OK SK

0

T $6,995,0 TED A 00 LIS

LA

KE

LA

• LAKE JOSEPH LISTED AT $13,995,000 1,000 FT. FRONTAGE SW EXPOSURE • LAKE OF BAYS LISTED AT $7,995,000 800 FT. FRONTAGE • LAKE MUSKOKA LISTED AT $6,995,000 • LAKE JOSEPH LISTED AT $6,995,000 59 ACRES • LAKE ROSSEAU LISTED AT $5,500,000 • LAKE JOSEPH LISTED AT $5,490,000 • LAKE MUSKOKA LISTED AT $5,200,000 • LAKE MUSKOKA LISTED AT $3,980,000 • LAKE ROSSEAU LISTED AT $3,795,000 • LAKE ROSSEAU LISTED AT $2,995,000 • LAKE ROSSEAU LISTED AT $1,800,000 • 11 LOTS IN HUNTSVILLE

LISTED AT $1,000,000+ • NEW BUILD SOLD

ON LAKE JOSEPH

LA

KE

JO

SEP

00 ,0 95 9 , 6 H LISTED AT $

SEARCHMUSKOKAREALESTATE.COM Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage

SINCE LAST AUGUST, WE’VE SOLD WELL OVER $133 MILLION IN EXCLUSIVE SALES ALONE. Connect with a Cayman Marshall Agent to stay completely in the KNOW of our listings!

SOUTH 2024 77 ■

From growing up with house-flipping parents, to discovery by the Property Brothers, to an eclectic Burlington design practice doing new builds, whole-home and condo renos and redecorating projects of all sizes, Karin Bennett’s “approachable contemporary” design continues to build a wider audience.

By Martha Uniacke Breen

Y

ou might say design and renovation runs in Karin Bennett’s blood – along with paint chips, fabric swatches, and maybe a tile sample or two. Karin grew up in a family of serial renovators and lived in no fewer than 12 houses during her childhood and teen years.

that domestic growing up; her passion for decorating didn’t really blossom until she and her husband bought their first house.

But once bitten by the decorating bug, she became obsessed – poring over design magazines, watching TV shows, learning everything she could about the art.

“My mom studied interior design when I was a kid, and graduated in the late ’80s. But it wasn’t that easy to be an entrepreneur in those days, especially for a woman. So she decided to get her real estate license and became a realtor, and that was her main job when we were growing up.”

Before long, friends started asking her for advice on decorating their homes, and word of her talent began to get around. “At first I was doing it for free, just for fun and as a favour, but it began to take more and more of my time, so I started charging a small fee. And over the next two or three years it began to take off.”

Her mom’s particular combination of skills – along with a willingness to invest her own sweat equity – proved to be exactly right for the renovation boom that took off over the next two decades; it became a second career for her and Karin’s dad. “They’d buy a house that needed some TLC, fix it up and make it absolutely beautiful, then sell it and buy another one.”

Despite the family business (or perhaps because of it), Karin confesses she wasn’t

Eventually, when her kids reached school age and she had a little more free time, she took a leap of faith. She quit her “safe” job as a registered massage therapist, and began to pursue her passion for decorating full-time. The work was steady for the first couple of years – “I’d do a home, have a photographer friend take pictures for my website, and then go on to the next one.”

Then a career-changing opportunity came her way.

SOUTH 2024 79 ■

“T

he Property Brothers approached me and invited me to apply as the resident decorator on their program. At first I wasn’t sure I could handle the work, as I’ve never studied design formally. But a good friend of mine who had a diploma in interior design said of course you can do this! You can just hire people to do technical drawings if you have to.”

Ultimately, the Brothers offered her the job, and she credits her work there and their faith in her with putting her on the map as a decorator. "I believe in life, you should say yes to everything,” she says. “If it doesn’t work out, just move on, but you never know what could happen.”

Today, Bennett heads a five-woman team, comprising four full-time interior designers and an office manager, and the firm completes an average of about fifteen projects a year, ranging from new builds and whole-house renovations to the occasional smaller decorating project.

“I love modern design as much as

traditional.”

80 SOUTH 2024 ■

“We don’t pair you with an individual designer here; we all work as a team on our projects,” she explains. “We organize it so that everyone gets to play to their individual strengths. Some are great at putting furniture and fabric together; others are good at construction packages and the technical elements like drawings. I generally do the specs and buy furnishings.” Together, they ensure that each project has a cohesion that is consistent with the signature look of the firm, which she describes as “approachable contemporary,” with a predilection for calm neutrals, tone-ontone, mixed metals and other materials, and texture to liven things up.

But she insists the team aren’t purists, slavishly following a particular style or type of design. “I strongly feel a traditional home doesn’t have to be all traditional, and a modern home doesn’t have to be all modern. Ideally, it should have some kind of ‘tension’ somewhere – something that surprises you, that breaks the rules, like an unexpected piece, or a lack of symmetry.” These are the “moments,” she says, that make a room interesting.

“Every time we start with a new client, our first question is, ‘Do you love what we do here?’, and we move forward from there.”

It may seem like a basic question, but it establishes common ground from the start.

Clients who “get” what they do at KBD will be more likely to develop the trust that is essential to a process as personal – and often, emotional – as creating a residential interior, especially one that frequently involves a considerable investment of time and money.

“I'm first, a realist, even though I am a creative,” she continues. “We have to work within budgets, space planning constraints… but we start with budget first.

Next comes the timeline; a lot of people tend to underestimate timelines. And then, after that, we have to make sure you like what we do; once you’re onside with that, we can make your home unique to you.”

The actual design process is less quantifiable. “I’m not someone who has design heroes per se,” she says. “I’m more drawn to the composition of a room, and

think why I’m drawn to it.” That may be a particular focal point or architectural highlight, or the way the light hits it, or some other detail. Then she builds out from there.

These days, the firm has a typically eclectic range of works in progress. “Right now, we’re working on two cottage builds – a hundred-acre lot with a large family cottage, and a Haliburton property where we’re replacing an old multi-family cottage with a new one. We’re also building a house in southeast Oakville, as well as two complete condo renovations and three residences in Toronto.”

As if that weren’t enough to keep Karin and the team occupied for the moment, she’s just bought a bungalow in Burlington that needs, as she says, “some TLC” – returning full-circle to the tradition that her parents started when she was a kid.

“I love the diversity of our projects,” she says. “I love modern design as much as traditional. Really, I just love to push boundaries.”

SOUTH 2024 81 ■

CAY M A N M A R S H A L L LU X U RY VACAT I O N R E N TA L S I N C .

CAYM A N M A RS H A LLVACAT I O N R E N TA L S .C O M

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

82

PORTSIDE: 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

Starting at $9,605.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

83 SCAN TO SEE MORE

Starting at $12,204.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

SOUTH MONCK MEADOW: 5 BEDROOMS , 4 BATHS – LAKE BLANCHARD

NEW RENTAL LISTING CHROMA COTTAGE: 5 BEDROOMS, 3+1 BATHS – MUSKOKA RIVER

Starting at $12,204.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between July 1 and August 31, 2024.

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

NEW RENTAL LISTING BRUCE RIDGE: 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – BRUCE LAKE

Starting at $12,204.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

BRIGHTER DAYS: 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

Starting at $14,464.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

84

85 SCAN TO SEE MORE

MUSKOKA’S DREAMCATCHER: 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

Starting at $15,029.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

Starting at $15,029.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

EDGEWATER CHALET: 5 BEDROOMS, 3+1 BATHS – SILVER LAKE

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

HUNTER'S BAY LAKE HOUSE: 6 BEDROOMS, 3+1 BATHS – KAHSHE LAKE

Starting at $15,029.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

WHITESIDE ESCAPE: 6 BEDROOMS, 2+1 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

Starting at $16,724.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

86

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

87 SCAN TO SEE MORE

ROCKLEA LODGE: 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS – PARRY SOUND

Starting at $18,419.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

Starting at $17,289.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

GREENWOOD COTTAGE: 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

CAMP KAHSHE: 6 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – KAHSHE LAKE

Starting at $18,984.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

LILYPAD COVE: 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

Starting at $23,504.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

88

89 SCAN TO SEE MORE

Starting at $23,504.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

SEAS THE DAY: 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS – EXUMA BAHAMAS

NEW RENTAL LISTING SERENE ESCAPE: 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS – LAKE OF BAYS

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

Starting at $29,154.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

ROSSEAU ON THE FALLS: 7 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

Starting at $29,154.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

90

NEW RENTAL LISTING KAHSHE BEACH HOUSE: 7 BEDROOMS, 6 BATHS – KAHSHE LAKE

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

Starting at $32,544.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

91 SCAN TO SEE MORE

SUNSET BAY: 9 BEDROOMS, 6+1 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

Starting at $37,290.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

Starting at $37,064.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

LODGE AT PORTAGE POINT: 5 BEDROOMS, 5+2 BATHS – LAKE MUSKOKA

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

NEW RENTAL LISTING ZEPHYR: 9 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

Starting at $46,330.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

PARK HOUSE: 6 BEDROOMS, 7 BATHS – LAKE ROSSEAU

Starting at $51,980.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

92

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

93 SCAN TO SEE MORE

SUNSET BEACH: 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS – GEORGIAN BAY

Starting at $57,630.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

■

Starting at $51,980.00 for one week. Includes all fees, taxes and other charges for bookings between June 1st and August 31, 2024.

CAYMAN MARSHALL LUXURY VACATION RENTALS INC. CAYMANMARSHALLVACATIONRENTALS.COM

DRIFTWOOD: 6 BEDROOMS, 6 BATHS – LAKE JOSEPH

RENTALS@CAYMANMARSHALL.COM | TICO #50026221 20 Main St. West, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2C3

Prices may vary depending on length of stay or other variations that can affect the price. Please inquire for available dates.

DOWNLOAD OUR

EXCLUSIVE NEW APP!

Cayman Marshall Connect Offers You:

Luxury Lifestyle Content to keep you inspired!

Exclusive Real Estate Listings that you can’t find elsewhere!

DOWNLOAD FROM

A Special Surprise

for your home or cottage!

GOOGLE PLAY OR THE APP STORE

CAYMAN MARSHALL ADVANTAGE “Become so skilled, so vigilant, so flat-out fantastic at what you do that your talent cannot be dismissed.” – Oprah Winfrey

Cayman Marshall International Realty is a boutique brokerage firm serving the West GTA, Toronto, and Muskoka. We intend to redefine the level of service that clients can expect from real estate professionals.

We at Cayman Marshall have been entrusted with the most prestigious properties in Ontario. As leaders in Ontario luxury real estate, we have record sales on many of the finest Ontario Markets. With sales now surpassing the multi-billion-dollar mark, we’ve secured our position as a leader in luxury. Our inhouse IT professionals have developed proprietary online tools and software, interactive and intuitive websites, lifestyle tours, stunning photography, and an astonishing network of over 400 local and international referral partners to ensure our client’s listings get the exposure they need to attract the most discerning local and international buyers.

We currently print eight issues of our Cayman Marshall magazine per year, with an annual distribution of 170,000. Each magazine is delivered to the front door of homes and cottages of high-networth clientele throughout Ontario.

We are proud to mention that the Cayman Marshall brokerage was voted by a panel of international judges to be the “Best Real Estate Agency in Canada,” two years in a row – a title that we cherish!

Cayman Marshall was also named one of “Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies” by Maclean’s magazine for three years (2018, 2019 & 2022). We have also been named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies by the Globe and Mail. We expect to keep our title as the disrupter in luxury real estate.

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage caymanmarshall.com ■ Sales Representative* Broker & Broker of Record**

Founded on the principles of teamwork, service, and value, Cayman Marshall is the best advantage for buyers and sellers alike. If you’re looking for a real estate solution that’s undeniably different, please reach out to me or one of my teammates and start experiencing the advantage!

Donna Gray Donna Gray

SOUTH 2024 95 ■

MEET THE TEAM...

MIKE ARNOLD*

TODD ADAIR*

President/Sales Representative Todd became the President of Cayman Marshall International Realty in 2012. He then became the majority shareholder and purchased the entire company. In Todd’s downtime, you will find him buying, building, or renovating his real estate projects, on the water wakeboarding and kite surfing, or hacking up the fairways of a local golf course. However, Todd’s most important job is being a father to his two children.

DONNA GRAY**

Broker

Launching CM’s west GTA office and taking the reins of the South edition of the magazine is a natural for Donna: She began her career in media sales, while always enjoying a life around horses, Great Danes and fitness. Donna lived in Calgary and Chicago, before she and her husband settled in Lorne Park to raise a family. Seventeen years ago, she became a successful real estate agent, specializing in luxury homes. Donna sees joining the CM team as another way to contribute to this vibrant community she loves.

96 SOUTH 2024 ■

HELENA BRATINA*

CAT BROWN*

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

With 25 years’ experience in sales and marketing, joining the Cayman Marshall team was a great fit for Michael. His “customer first” dedication to his clients has always resulted in successful long-term relationships.

With a passion for boating and water sports, Michael looks forward to enjoying all that the Muskoka Lakes has to offer.

Originally a native of Slovenia, Helena has worked alongside Donna and been a Lorne Park neighbour for many years.

Donna credits Helena's unique talents, not only as an agent but also as a stylist, as an integral component of the team's sales success, along with her prominence in this close-knit community – husband Vittorio’s hair salon is extremely popular with local customers. “It’s so exciting to join CM, with all the tools they have to help us and our clients succeed,” she says.

Growing up in Waterloo, Cat was fortunate enough to spend all of her summers at her family cottage on Lake of Bays. Cayman Marshall sought after Cat for her enthusiastic, positive attitude and Cat is now thrilled to be building a career in Sales with the Cayman Marshall Team.

CHARLIE-ANN MCNAIR*

CLAIRE PARKINSON**

MEREDITH PARSONS

Sales Representative

Broker

Designer

Charlie made the move over 8 years ago to beautiful Muskoka where she spent time growing up on the lake and always wanting to make Muskoka part of her roots and pursue her career. With many years of experience in customer service and relations, Charlie is determined and focused on customers and the team members of Cayman Marshall, making her a great addition and asset to our team.

Born and raised in Muskoka, Claire developed a passion for real estate at a young age through her Father’s timber frame and log home company.

Having been in the industry since 2016, she has gathered knowledge and appreciation for roles within the business from administration, home staging, working with buyers and sellers, to now assisting the team at Cayman Marshall.

Meredith was born and raised in Mississauga and spent her summers as a child exploring Muskoka.

Meredith developed a love for architecture and design at a young age and was able to turn her passion into a career after completing her education in Interior Design at Ryerson University. With over 5 years of experience in the design industry, Meredith is developing her craft while creating beautiful and timeless interiors.

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage caymanmarshall.com ■ Sales Representative* Broker & Broker of Record**

NEIL BROWN

Vice President of Sales & Marketing/Sales Representative Neil gravitated to the shorelines of Muskoka in 2000 pursuing a passion for watersports. His background as an athlete and affinity for coaching lead to a successful 20-year career in the luxury boat industry, where he was able to gain a deep understanding of the Muskoka cottage lifestyle. “Working with Todd and his team as clients over the years, I knew I had to be part of Cayman Marshall's unique approach and culture.”

STEVE HADDOCK* OLIVIA LAY

JEFF LIDDLE*

KRISTIN McCREA

Sales Representative

Media Team

Sales Representative

Steve is a strong relationship builder, honest and dedicated to Customer Service. This combined with his intimate knowledge of Muskoka lakes and area has made him a consistent top producer. Steve is an avid cyclist and golfer and maintains residences in Toronto and Muskoka and ties to both communities. His mantra and favourite quote is to “get up, dress up, show up, and never give up”.

Olivia is a truly global soul who has woven her life across three countries –Australia, Hong Kong, and Canada. Though originally born in Australia, she has joyfully embraced Muskoka as her home. Olivia's worldly journey, immersed in diverse traditions, cultures, and languages, has enabled her to appreciate and understand the rich tapestry of life's myriad experiences, along with a keen interest in real estate. She's thrilled to be a part of the Cayman Marshall team.

Jeff entered into real estate in 2008 facing a down market and a recession. Overcoming the odds, Jeff has now become a “top producer” in his industry. Working and living in Muskoka comes with a deep appreciation; it is this appreciation that Jeff portrays to his clients every day.

SARAH POUNTNEY*

RAIN ZHANG**

Office Manager/Personal Assistant to Todd Adair

Kristin and her family enjoy calling Muskoka home. In 2015 Kristin began her career with Cayman Marshall and has been lucky to work alongside some of the most talented agents in the business. During her spare time you can find Kristin and her family experiencing all the outdoor activities that Muskoka has to offer.

HEAD OFFICE:

MARK PAYNE*

Sales Representative

Mark Payne is new sales representative here at Cayman Marshall. Mark comes to the real estate world after selling an awardwinning marina on Georgian Bay which he owned for 25 plus years. Mark has a passion for customer excellence in which is one of the main things he attitudes his success to. Mark both lives and cottages in the Parry Sound/Pointe au Baril area where he enjoys boating and cottage time with his wife and daughter.

Sales Representative Sarah was born and raised just North of Muskoka. She enjoys the outdoors on the lakes of Muskoka, and islands of Georgian Bay. Sarah is passionate about travel. She has just returned home from Turks and Caicos Islands where she worked in Private International Banking.

With over thirteen years of experience in customer relationship building, she is an excellent addition to the Cayman Marshall Team.

CCIM, Broker

Rain is an engaging professional with a blithe spirit.

She successfully integrates her business acumen into strategies at the negotiating table. Rain is the only broker in central Canada to acquire the CCIM designation in 2022. She has owned brokerages along with staging companies. Her knowledge in luxury and commercial real estate, finance, and asset management, along with domestic and international connections, make her a valuable asset.

Cayman Marshall International Realty Inc., Brokerage caymanmarshall.com ■ Sales Representative* Broker & Broker of Record**

202-97B Joseph St, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0 705-765-5759 BRANCH OFFICE: 20 Main St. W., Huntsville, ON P1H 2C3 705-765-5759 TORONTO OFFICE: 200-99 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 3K5 647-696-4733 OAKVILLE OFFICE: 21-132 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville, ON L6J 3G5 416-276-0632

SOUTH 2024 97 ■

THE NEW 2024 CADILLAC XT4 Compact and spirited, the new 2024 XT4 raises small SUV practicality to Cadillac luxury with serious comforts and serious technology.

The Cadillac SMART SYSTEM suite of safety and driver assistance features is standard on your XT4 luxury small SUV. From emergency braking to intelligent alerts, parking assistance to vehicle monitoring, you’ll drive with added confidence.

APPLEWOOD CADILLAC

NEXT-LEVEL FEATURES

Immersive Driver Controls

(877) 569-5607 | applewoodcadillac.com | 3000 Woodchester Dr, Mississauga, ON

EXPERIENCE TORONTO’S LUXURY RESORT hotelxtoronto.com | stay@hotelxtoronto.com | 647.943.9300