June 2, 2014
The Golfi Team Real Estate Market Watch
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Waterfront WATERFRONT
GRIMSBY
WATERFRONT
$1,669,900
188 North Service Road
GRIMSBY
$885,000
143 Lake Street
ONE ACRE GATED LAKEFRONT ESTATE - Features 4 bedrm home, w/fully-finished basement, 180 ft of armour rock shoreline protection. Everything has been updated from top to bottom in this magnificent show piece. Separate building can be a boat house or studio. View pictures on line.
$6,665 per/mth P&I / O.A.C.
WATERFRONT
WATERFRONT
FABULOUS FiND – Exclusive listing to the Golfi Team. Beautiful Waterfront lot sitting on 140 x 183 ft. lot on private cul-de-sac, build your dream home on the shores of lake Ontario, services include sewers, water and gas to lot line.
$3,535 per/mth P&I / O.A.C.
StOneY CReek
$737,000
37 Edgewater Drive WOW! The lakefront view is breathtaking! Newport Yacht club. 4 BRs, master w/ensuite, 2 way gas FP, & 9ft sliding door w/gorgeous view! Main flr is open concept w/hardwd flrs & FP in living rm, sliding doors to concrete deck inground lit path & fire pit at the lake’s edge. Fully finished basement!
StOneY CReek
$589,900
90 Seabreeze Cres. WATERFRONT RETREAT 1900 sq.ft, 1-1/2 storey home with beautiful lake views. Features 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, vaulted ceilings, oak spiral staircase, professionally landscape yards. Call for a private viewing today!
$2356 per/mth P&I / O.A.C.
$2,944 per/mth P&I / O.A.C.
WATERFRONT
hAMIltOn eASt
WATERFRONT
$949,900
StOneY CReek
WATERFRONT
$619,900
WATERFRONT
FORt eRIe
$849,900
StOneY CReek
$1,149,900
1083 Beach Boulevard
131 Edgewater Drive
1645 Niagara Parkway
12 Campview Road
TRENDY BEACH BLVD – Spectacular & luxurious best describes this awesome beauty! Executive free hold townhome on waterfront trail with top quality finishes through-out, quartz, marble, porcelain, crown moulding, and oversized terraces, steps away to downtown Burlington & quick access to QEW
THiS iS A 10++ LOCATED AT NEWPORT YACHT CLUB, biggest lot! Private Marina, new $60,000 designer gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line sub-zero fridge & wine storage, wolfe 6 burner gas stove, miele dishwasher, granite counter top with built-in island!
CUSTOM BUiLT HOME facing the Niagara River, four large bedrooms, plus finished attic with roughed in bath for a fifth bedroom. Solid oak doors and trim throughout. Unspoiled basement with walkout. New C/A, Furnace ‘01. Roof ‘05. Does not disappoint!
Extraordinary 1/3 acre WATERFRONT home on quiet private road w/2 storey grand foyer! Breath-taking views of Lake Ontario & CN Tower. Open concept, 9' ceilings, Gourmet kitch w/granite counters. 3 BRs, 3 full baths, 2nd floor ldry. Master suite w/walk-in closet & ensuite. Backyard professionally landscaped.
$3,794 per/mth P&I / O.A.C.
$2,476 per/mth P&I / O.A.C.
Does Your House Have a Secret Passage? D
oes your house have any secret passages? Wouldn’t it be cool if it did? Would you believe that some houses actually do have secret passages? it’s true! Throughout history, all sorts of homes have been built with secret passageways, hidden rooms, and storage spaces out of plain sight. For some people, the reasons for these secret places are practical. Perhaps they fear they will one day need a place to hide from invaders. Or maybe they have valuables that need a secure storage spot. For others, secret areas may be nothing more than a whimsical preference. After all, who wouldn’t like to be able to use a secret passageway to access a hidden area of the house? And who could resist having a bookcase that moves to reveal a secret room? Here are some examples of interesting secret passageways, hidden rooms, and concealed storage spaces from some incredible houses: Singer Sewing Machine Company president Commodore Frederick G. Bourne built a five-story castle on Dark island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River in New York. Filled with secret passageways, Singer Castle, as it is known now, was used by Bourne to host elaborate parties. So why the secret passageways? According to legend, Bourne liked to sneak out of his own parties so he could spy on his guests to find out what
they would say about him when he wasn’t around! Doug Carlston, founder of gaming software company Broderbund, created a home that was like one of his gaming worlds brought to life. The home contained over 1,700 feet of secret passageways and 1,100 square feet of hidden catacombs. Traveling through this maze of secret corridors, one can find treasure chests, caves, and even a “room of doom” that can only be escaped by swimming through a chute or jumping through a waterfall! in 1710, Captain Jonathan Hunt built a house in Northampton, Massachusetts. He included a secret passageway as a family hiding spot, because he feared attacks from local Native Americans. Today, the house is a residence hall on the campus of Smith College. Every year, college students enjoy searching for the secret passageway! The Octagon House in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, was built in 1856 by trader isaac Brown. The 12-room house was built like a fort with nine secret passageways and a hidden room, because Brown feared Native American attacks since the area was on the frontier at that time. Over time, the secret passageways and hidden room were put to good use as a stop on the Underground Railroad. They were a perfect place to hide runaway AfricanAmerican slaves headed north.
$0 per/mth P&I / O.A.C.
$4,593 per/mth P&I / O.A.C.
Beautify your patio with outdoor-friendly materials
H
ave you ever wondered why some products are suitable for the outdoors while others can only be kept inside?
“Outdoor furniture and accessories are made with materials that offer more durability and weather-resistant appeal,” says Aimee Beatty, an in-house stylist with Pier 1 imports. “Durability doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, however. There are many items that could look just as beautiful inside your home, but are durable enough for the outdoor elements.” Next time you're out shopping for your patio or garden, keep these specific materials in mind: Synthetic Fibres Ever think about all the abuse from the elements that outdoor pillows, seat cushions and umbrellas suffer? Between the sun, the rain and everything in between, fabrics made for outdoor use are designed
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to withstand the elements, keeping your newly designed patio fresh for all the parties to come. Synthetic fibres used in these fabrics are designed to bead water, resist stains and maintain their colour. You can also lengthen the life span of such materials by covering them when not in use and avoiding prolonged exposure. Acrylics and Melamine Outdoor drinkware and dinnerware made of acrylic and melamine provide much of the same great style as their glass counterparts without the breakability. A nice set of acrylic drinkware and melamine dinnerware, such as Summer Quench Turquoise Goblets and Trellis Dinnerware, both from Pier 1 imports (www.pier1.ca), will keep your outdoor soiree safe and fun throughout the evening. Synthetic Rattan and Wicker Wicker may be the traditional material for outdoor furniture, but this new generation of synthetic wickers and rattans is not your grandmother's porch furniture. All-weather chairs, tables and more are woven of synthetic rattan or wicker over durable, rust-resistant frames, making them durable and easy to clean. This approach offers the flexibility to incorporate a woven look into furniture of all styles from traditional to modern and global to whimsical without sacrificing durability and longevity. www.newscanada.com