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PRESIDENT'S

2022 is coming to a close, and it’s looking much different in late December than it did in early January. When the year began, we were in a period of low interest rates, rising prices, and record sales. Today, lending rates are at their highest since 2008, home prices have come down approximately 20% since the spring, and sales from June through November are down 45% from the same period a year earlier.

All that said, I remain bullish on the Toronto housing market in the short, medium, and long-term. At our team sales meetings, we often reference statistics that chart growth in housing prices from as far back as 1976. These serve as an essential reminder to the long-term stability of real estate values. Yes, there are ups and downs, but the long-term trend cannot be denied.

Each of our sales agents also have access to the latest real estate data and financial models. I would encourage you to sit down with a member of the team for a candid conversation on the market and its effect on your individual goals. They are here to help and will be able to bring clarity to this rapidly changing environment.

Moving from statistics, it was an exciting year for our company. We were honoured with several industry awards including: Best Website from Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, Best Real Estate Agency (5-25 offices, Ontario) and Best Website from the International Property Awards, the Power Broker Award from Co-Star, and the Global Alliance Award from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World.

We also have a wonderful new relationship with Savills, one of the largest real estate companies in the world. With over 700 offices internationally, our Kalles Global program just got a lot bigger. We’ll be sharing more details in the New Year.

We hope you enjoy the latest issue of The Collection . More importantly, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!

MICHAEL KALLES MBA, dip.RPD, President

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leonard cohen, self-portrait , 1979. instant print (polaroid type 667) overall: 10.8 x 8.3 cm. © leonard cohen family trust.

EVERYBODY KNOWS

KNOWS

AGO presents new exhibit on the life of Leonard Cohen

By Jordan Z. Adler

Leonard Cohen, who died in November 2016, had a deep baritone voice and evocative lyrics that created an allure of mystery around the poet and singer/songwriter. Although a fixture of Canada’s cultural scene since the 1960s, and an internationally-renowned star, Cohen also embraced privacy.

This elusiveness offers room for various surprises during a new Art Gallery of Ontario exhibition on Cohen’s life, art, and music. The show, entitled Leonard Cohen: Everybody Knows , features more than 200 creative works and objects that once belonged to Cohen, and are now part of his family trust.

The exhibition’s purpose is not solely to chart Cohen’s wide-ranging career as a poet/singer/songwriter. It also explores how these objects and ephemera from Cohen’s archive are just as valuable to understanding him as are the artist’s enduring poetry and songbook. Many of these materials from the late musician’s personal archive have never been shown publicly.

Everybody Knows opened at the AGO for the gallery’s members on December 7, and for general admission on December 13. To Julian Cox, the curator of this exhibition and the AGO’s deputy director, among the most exciting finds on display are Cohen’s journals and notebooks.

“He always carried a pocketbook with him, wherever he went,” Cox tells The Collection. “He would use those notebooks to jot down lyrics and ideas for songs and for poems and novels.”

The notebooks with some of the draft verses for “Hallelujah” will likely be a highlight of the exhibition. It took Cohen years to finalize the lyrics for that song.

These personal journals span nearly 50 years, from the early 1960s, when Cohen was a nascent poet and writer trying to make his mark in Montreal, to the years encompassing a world tour between 2008 and 2010.

What the notebooks also reveal, Cox explains, is the musician’s playfulness and wit, as well as his painstaking attention to detail. Cohen

even returned to these writings years later, marking and revising, while also mining them for new ideas to use in songs and other artworks.

Other objects of fascination — for their simplicity and sense of play — include Cohen’s drawings. These range from doodles on napkins to pictures he would draw when he had young children. Cohen’s son, singer/songwriter Adam, has revealed that his father used to wake early to write and draw, and would share his pictures with the children when they woke.

Other revealing expressions of Cohen’s life come in the many photographs accompanying this exhibition. As Cox says, Cohen owned many cameras from the 1960s onward, as well as different types of Polaroid film, and used them for both the mundane and professional.

“He understood the power of the photograph to help shape his public persona,” Cox says, adding that he made these photographs “in a very disciplined way, almost as a daily form of selfexpression and journaling.”

Among the most fascinating Polaroid images are from the late 1960s, when Cohen was transitioning from being a writer and poet to a recording artist.

These photographs are documents of his time in Nashville, where he was preparing to make his second album, Songs from a Room , and finding his foot in the American music scene. Some of those images of Cohen from Nashville were taken by the late Toronto photographer Arnaud Maggs.

Everybody Knows will also feature fan mail, personal letters (from, among others, Joni Mitchell and

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leonard cohen, paris again (watercolour notebook) , 1980- 1985. watercolour notebook. overall:

leonard cohen family trust.

leonard cohen, hallelujah notebook , 1983-1984. notebook. overall: 23.5 x 19 cm. © leonard cohen family trust.

leonard cohen, self-portrait [photobooth] , c. 1975. gelatin silver print. overall: 20.5 x 5 cm. © leonard cohen family trust.

k.d. lang), books from Cohen’s personal library, musical instruments, and even Cohen’s trilby hat.

Nevertheless, the show is structured around crucial settings within Cohen’s life. An early section will focus on Cohen’s roots within Montreal and the city’s Jewish community.

“That’s fundamental to who he is,” Cox says. “This is someone who explored many different religions and spiritual systems throughout his life. But in a sense, it always came back to Judaism and his love of the Jewish stories and the spoken word, as it’s communicated by the cantor [in a synagogue].”

Other locations emphasized in the exhibit include the Greek island of Hydra. There, after purchasing a three-storey home in 1960, Cohen found both beauty and privacy. He fell in love with Marianne Ihlen, the inspiration for the beloved song, “So Long, Marianne,” in Hydra, and also wrote much of his early poetry and literature there.

Some of the drafts of those early prose and poetry were even sold to the University of Toronto around the time of Cohen’s 30th birthday. The artist wanted to curate his own life story and create a record for posterity.

“From very early on, the idea of an archive was really important to him,” Cox says. “He’s on the record as saying he considers the archive to be his sort of masterpiece…not just the many collections of poems and the novels and the albums, but the entire body of work.”

The point of the exhibition’s title, Everybody Knows, is meant to be ironic: there is much known about Cohen, but still much left for his fans and admirers to excavate within the memorabilia.

Of course, the exhibition shares its name with Cohen’s hit 1988 single, an ominous track where one can still see modern-day relevance. As Cox indicates, one of the haunting lyrics intones that “the Plague is coming,” which resonates with a song written in pre-COVID times. (It has been interpreted as a reference to the AIDS crisis, which raged at the time of the song’s release.)

“I don’t describe Cohen as a prophet or a seer in any way,” Cox says. “But there is no doubt about it, that he had an uncanny way of cutting to the core of the human experience in a lot of his songwriting, and the poetry especially.”

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Holidays

HAPPY

From our family to yours, we'd like to wish you the very best this holiday season!

Whether you bought, sold, or simply dreamed about making a real estate change this year, we hope your home is filled with warmth, cheer, and love.

Here's to a safe and relaxing holiday, and a prosperous and healthy New Year!

All the Best, Ana

& Sara

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LITTLE CRITICS COOKING FOR KIDS

By Joanna Fox

Growing up, I was a picky eater. Everything my parents put on my plate was scrutinized, prodded, poked, and moved around. Then, quite often, the food strategically made its way under the table and discreetly onto the floor. Like a lot of kids, I was a creature of habit and wanted the same things, over and over, every day. I think I had a ham sandwich on a baguette with mustard every day for lunch throughout my elementary school years.

As I got older, I slowly became more adventurous, but it was only when I started to travel and work in hospitality that I began to broaden my horizons. There’s something about the restaurant industry and being around food and ‘food people’ that pushes you to just go for it. By the time I landed a job waitressing at Joe Beef in my late 20s, the floodgates were wide open.

A lot of the picky eaters out there tend to become the biggest lovers of food. I fell into that category and embarked on a culinary journey that had me doing everything from food styling to working on cooking shows, writing cookbooks, waitressing, making food guides, reviewing restaurants, and, most of all, cooking like crazy.

I was that person who filled their teeny tiny apartment bathtub with ice and snow crab for dinner parties. I would make my own tortillas for 20-person taco nights and spend three days slow-cooking a pork shoulder. I had boundless energy for experimenting and discovering new dishes, and I created the most elaborate meals imaginable.

And then, one day, I had a baby. Which turned elaborate meals into me standing up while eating whatever was in the fridge or picking up and eating what my son threw to the floor. My dinner parties fizzled. My usual three courses turned into a panicked one-pot meal, and my open invitations were cut off at a strict six guests, max. How did I use to do this, I wondered.

My son was actually the best thing that ever happened to me, besides his father, years before. And eventually, as my son started to eat more food,

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meals became a bit more normal. I had more time to cook, and I started to make more interesting dinners, regaining energy and confidence.

I was so proud. I mean, his mother had such a developed palate, it only made sense that he would too. Until one day, probably around his third birthday, he turned on me. Or rather, he turned into me. Everything was “no” or “ugh” or “yuck,” and all my usual go-to foods were rejected, one by one. Eggs, pasta, chicken, cheese, rice, vegetables, mashed potatoes—nothing would stick.

I have a lot of chef friends, and quite a few of them have kids. I wondered what they were feeding their own kids, and if their kids were as picky as mine. Children have an uncanny ability to level the playing field. If Chuck Hughes’ kids were telling him their dinner “could be better,” I felt better. If these top chefs couldn’t please their kids, the pressure was off of me. We were all in the same boat, all at the mercy of these tough little critics.

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Fortunately, there was always a “but.” There was always that dish, that fail-safe recipe that, no matter what, managed to please the peanut gallery. And it was the same thing for every chef I spoke to. Each one had that slam-dunk recipe that the children in their lives would eat.

So, for anyone that’s ever had to cook for children, I asked some of Canada’s best culinary minds, from coast to coast, what they made for the kids in their lives. And while I was at it, I also wanted to create a cookbook that would help teach children and parents about the diversity of our country and its people.

All the very generous chefs in the book gave me their best recipes so that our readers would have plenty of options come mealtime. Each dish is designed to put a smile on your kids’ faces and show them that there is so much to discover through food. And who knows, those picky eaters might surprise you with what they like…I know mine did.

photo by: dominique lafond

CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

My mom used to make my son chocolate chip cookies, which he was totally obsessed with. But once, right before Christmas, she decided to switch it up and made him chocolate chocolate chip cookies instead. BIG mistake. He didn’t even want to look at them. So, when it was time to leave out cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve, guess which cookies Santa was given? Well, when we woke up, and my son saw that Santa had devoured the cookies that he didn’t like, his interest was piqued. If Santa liked them. . . They’re now a staple in our house, and my son’s go-to dessert, regardless of the season.

MAKES ABOUT 36 COOKIES

PREP TIME: 15 minutes + 2 hours chilling COOK TIME: 8 to 10 minutes per batch

INGREDIENTS

11/3 cups butter, at room temperature

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2¼ cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

¼ cup milk

1 cups chocolate chips (or 1 cup chocolate chips, + 1 cup chopped pecans)

METHOD

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.

In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Add to the butter mixture, a third at a time, alternating with the milk. Stir in the chocolate chips (and nuts, if using). Place the cookie batter in the fridge and chill for 2 hours until firm.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 12 tablespoonsized mounds of batter onto the baking sheet, 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp. Repeat two more times, with another 12 cookies in each batch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for 2 months.

Joanna Fox’s new book, Little Critics, is packed with 109 diverse, family-friendly recipes, showcasing what some of Canada’s top culinary minds make for the children in their lives. Visit @Joannafox or click here for more information,

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With Dee Dee Taylor Eustace

Few people know luxury design like Dee Dee Taylor Eustace. The well-known architect and interior designer has worked on hundreds of residential and commercial projects across North America, including private residences, Muskoka’s Friday Harbour, Harbour 60 restaurant, and even a 154-foot Feadship yacht.

The Collection was recently invited for a private tour of her latest project, a three-storey, three-suite condo in the heart of the Annex. The building takes its cues from its traditional Edwardian architecture, and pairs it with luxurious finishes, modern appointments, and Dee Dee’s signature attention to detail and drama.

The Collection: In your opinion, what makes a great space?

Dee Dee Taylor: From an architectural perspective, it’s that there's order. When I look at space, I look at the floor plan, the elevations, the volume. In the room we’re sitting, I had this strip of stone on the inside, and I repeat that on the outside. Both the floors are heated, and when I look at the cove ceiling, there’s an articulation of lighting. Great spaces blend details with the rules they follow, [whether] axes or symmetry or repetition.

TC: What is the most important trend in luxury design right now?

DT: A mix of material. Now you’ll see kitchens where I have a car paint finish and bronze islands and a matte perimeter, and then the Gaggenau appliances disappear. You see wood with stone, stone with metal, painted wood with porcelain. Our technology allows us to put materials together that you might not have in the past.

TC: Is there anything you’re finding that comes across as dated now?

DT: I don't do the one liners, here today gone tomorrow…some weird colour of Corian that's on your countertop or some ostentatious faucet. When style is really good, it becomes iconic, and that means it needs to have legs, it needs to have history, and needs to have structure.

TC: How do you approach colour?

DD: I love colour. I dyed an Aubusson carpet blue because I was done with the colour that it was. But I think there has to be balance. I did Harbour 60 restaurant…blue agate in their kitchen, the least likely material you would ever use in a commercial kitchen, but the blue is fantastic. You can do the structure, but it needs to have substance.

TC: How has the pandemic altered your approach to interiors?

DT: Well, there’s the economic side. For the first time in a long time, it’s cheaper to buy than to build. Anything new, being built today is going to come up in price. It’s a very interesting time with inflation, labour, interest rates and the costs of construction. It’s actually the time to buy in the luxury market right now, because it’s only going to get more expensive.

The other side of the pandemic is that people are retiring earlier, or opting like I am, for amazing space, where we walk and don't drive. I have 3100 square feet, three bedrooms. I don't want something massive. I want to travel and experience life. So, I think that we have a different mindset. This is a great size for three bedrooms. 4500 square feet is a great size for three bedrooms, 2 offices and a bigger principal room. 2500 is a great size for three bedrooms and a kitchen that's combined, versus a separate kitchen. So square footage relates to program. I can give you a two-bedroom in 700 square feet, but would I call that luxurious? I could appoint it luxuriously, but it wouldn't scale proper. Maybe in Hong Kong that would make sense.

TC: With all the construction in the city, we’re seeing smaller suites. As people adapt to smaller spaces, how do you preserve luxury lifestyle. Are there some key design inclusions?

DT: Scale is important…so is the size of the room and the height of the ceiling. We’re in a room with 11 foot ceilings and 10 feet of glass. If I brought that down to eight feet of glass, and I had a nine foot ceiling, I’d want the room a bit smaller so it doesn’t feel short…so there's proportion. But true luxury is perfect space, it's not about how much program you shove in the space. One of the things you'll notice here is that there are no hallways. It's called railroad car design, where you put a room beside a room beside a room.

I don't have any corridors. If this was in a building that was a different structure, there may be. I try to design spaces where you go through a principal room, and there may be a door to another principal bedroom. But I don't think program is luxury…I think we have convertible spaces these days.

TC: I like how you qualify it as ‘true luxury.’ Luxury has become a watered-down word in the building industry.

DT: This is a stone baseboard with a reveal, with a casing that’s flush with the wall, with a mahogany pocket door. To make that stone flush with the drywall, you have to set up the wall a certain way

to go up, and then have a one inch reveal around all these pieces. To me, that’s luxurious. Not slapping on a baseboard. A Swiss watch is luxurious, a Swatch is not. It's the mechanisms, and the detailing, and the planning that’s luxurious. I’ve worked on a Feadship, the Rolls Royce of yachts…they are so beautifully put together. But buildings in Canada also have to function…we have snow melt, we have frost, we have sun. It's like menopausal weather.

TC: What’s the most interesting or innovative project you’re currently working on?

DT: 85 Bedford just got registered as a condo, and this to me is truly a masterpiece. I’m also doing a

sustainability project in Nassau right now. It’s a house on the ocean with two pods. We’re trying to do all of it within the 100 kilometre range, in terms of vernacular materiality, plus solar panels, rain collecting, cistern water management.

TC: What considerations were given to sustainability at 85 Bedford?

DT: Full historical retention. We kept the 1906 building…its triple masonry construction that we restored, and we underpinned by four feet. Then we did full historical windows, lead coated copper roofs and downspouts. Part of sustainability is repurposing, and that's luxurious, that was painstaking. It would've been way easier to drop this whole thing and just put up a tower.

TC: How important is it to design with the existing neighbourhood in mind?

DT: I’ve done 168 Davenport with its limestone façade. I’ve done many homes in Forest Hill that I think are stunning. Also, cottages, DLK Spa, Friday Harbour, so I’m very cognizant of what things look like and that it's got my stamp on it, if it's got my name on it. But I also am fearless. I don't care what people think.

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This home presents a thoughtful face to the neighbourhood with a gabled roof, warm-toned wood, and stone. Materials used throughout the light-filled space are ideal for raising a family, showcasing art, and entertaining to your heart's desire. The soaring, hidden-from-street rear elevation dramatically steps down the natural grade, adding 50% height to the living room & kitchen areas, and accommodates soaring upper-storey windows. Oversize sliding glass connects to a spacious terrace overlooking Cedarvale Ravine. Stepping out on the Ipe terrace, you’ll be mesmerized by the gorgeous back of the home which is comprised of Algonquin Ledgerock, stucco, and mahogany wooden trim.

Retreat upstairs to one of the individually conceptualized bedrooms. Surrounded by custom sliding glass windows and mahogany trim, life in the primary bedroom feels as if you are one with nature. Soak and unwind in the sleek ensuite bathtub and gaze at the breathtaking foliage that enhances this unique property. Venture to the third floor where you’ll find a dynamic work-from-home space and a full gym. The view alone will have you up at the crack of dawn, ready for your morning workout. Explore and discover the gorgeous abode that is 24 Heathdale Road.

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Classic Victorian residence restored and transformed to contemporary perfection. Sited on exclusive tree-lined street, home radiates heritage charm and refined elegance. 4 beds, 6 baths, one-car parking pad. Wide-plank oak hardwood floors, walnut panelling, fireplaces with sandblasted surrounds, and epicurean kitchen with stainless-steel counters and appliances. Expansive windows, sliding doors, skylights and open staircase to 3rd level allow natural light to freely cascade throughout. Enclosed gardens designed by Ron Holbrook enchant & delight. Walk to amenities of Bloor/Yorkville neighbourhood. Public transit at your doorstep and short drive downtown to financial district.

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ENJOY THE SEASON 6 in the 6

It’s winter in Toronto and some of us may be feeling slightly less motivated to get out and experience city life. Certainly, binging Netflix, curling up with a book, or playing a marathon game of Monopoly will hold extra appeal when it’s minus 20, but at some point we all need a change of scenery.

Fortunately, Toronto has a lot more on offer than skating and tobogganing. If you are looking for something fun and different, over the next few pages we share our Top Six picks for unique and engaging winter experiences in the 416, regardless of your age or budget.

PSYCHADELICS

The Psychedelic Renaissance is here, and Toronto is celebrating with a captivating, eye-popping experiential art exhibition. Have your mind-expanded and perspective changed, with this enlightening trip through the long, strange history of psychedelic substances. From their origins in indigenous healing rituals, to their current applications in Western clinical therapy, visitors will discover an immersive experience like none other. The event features carefully-curated rooms, rare historical artifacts, brilliant innovative art, and extraordinary renderings of the magic and mysteries of psychedelics.

Discover an intriguing trail in and around Toronto's historic Old Town! Solve riddles about subtle details or easily overlooked facts, and follow cryptic directions to proceed. Stumble on synthetic paradises and wildlife in stone, steel, glass, and bronze. Learn which honoured Scottish-Canadian reformer had a hard time seeing eye to eye with his peers; which vengeful architect had the last word; where an ember of war became a symbol for peace, and much more.

Ideal for curious locals or tourists with a thirst for a self-guided tour with a twist. With comfort stops along the way…perfect for solo adventurers or teams with a competitive streak!

OLD TOWN | TORONTO’S PLAYGROUND OF CLUES

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Experience the romance of the rails. Since the last public shows in February 2020, the MRCT has made great strides in completing the layout of their railway. This visit will be an excellent opportunity to view the large O-Scale model railway under construction and in operation. With the majority of the trackwork now completed, a lot more scenery has been added including new bridges, industrial scenes, and completion of the signal system. Enhancements to the digital control system allow more trains operating over the entire mainline and in the yards. There’s lots to see and all proceeds go into the reconstruction. Great family fun for all ages at Canada’s premier O-Scale club!

MOCA presents the acclaimed augmented reality (AR) contemporary art exhibition, Seeing the Invisible, in partnership with the City of Toronto and Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation. Presented for the first time by a museum, and in free public spaces, the exhibition includes AR works by thirteen internationally recognized artists, including Ai Weiwei.

The exhibit starts at MOCA, where the project and artwork locations will be introduced, before moving to locations at Sorauren Park and throughout High Park. Seeing the Invisible will take visitors on an exploration of virtual art and nature, as the artworks are seen and activated using a customized mobile app.

weiwei, gilded cage (ar), 2021. courtesy of the artis

Featuring 200+ local artists/ collectives, Long Winter animates multiple rooms on multiple floors, transforming these spaces into immersive, collaborative environments. Events are dense and eclectic, showcasing a broad cross-section of Toronto's cultural and sub-cultural artistic activity.

Experience performance art, theatre and dance, large-scale sculptures, projections, visual installations and interactive presentations including original video games by local programmers. As Rolling Stone magazine puts it, “Think of the anarchic, circus-like atmosphere of first-wave Lollapalooza, but stuffed inside a haunted four-level Victorian banquet hall.”

WINTER STATIONS | DESIGN ON THE WATER’S EDGE

Winter Stations is a singlestage international design competition held annually in Toronto. Participants design temporary winter art installations incorporating existing lifeguard towers spaced strategically across Kew and Woodbine beaches. The structures (not in use in the wintertime) are considered visual anchor points for the installations.

First launched in 2014, the competition has now seen entries from over 90 countries, bringing the world of design to the water’s edge. Founded as a collaboration between local firms RAW Design, Ferris + Associates, and Curio, Winter Stations continues to capture the imagination of the city. The theme for 2023 is RADIANCE

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With more residents looking outside the city for housing, and more business coming from abroad, it’s never been more important to work with sales professionals from around the world.

With Aventure, Luxury Portfolio International, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, The Board of Regents, and Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, we work with the best independent brokerages and the most successful agents.

Expanses of glass windows flood the interior of the home with brilliant light. The sleek contemporary design creates a rare jewel on the lake. The great room, the focal point of the home, is complete with a stone fireplace. A vast, modern fitted kitchen creates the perfect venue for entertaining and large family gatherings. Dramatic master suite offers 2 walk-in dressing rooms, extravagant tile shower & central soaker tub showcasing unparalleled lake views. Lounge in the master lanai with drapery screening & Jacuzzi. Guests benefit from lower level full living room, kitchen, butler’s kitchen, dining room, rec room, two bathrooms and two bedrooms. Triple

dream garage is the perfect space for all types of vehicles. Fully appointed pool house offers private accommodations for guests with open-concept kitchen/living room, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Experience resort-style living while creating unforgettable memories. Endless entertainment with a water park including 2 pools, beach volleyball court, grass tennis court, baseball field, playground, dock with boat lift and stunning private beach. Your Canadian legacy awaits!

Sandleigh Estates, the ultimate architectural home with understated elegance, takes full advantage of center stage on Lake Utopia in St George, New Brunswick. Panoramic views of the lake are second-to-none and framed by acres of lush natural beauty.

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terraces) with 2 car garage.  12' ceilings on the main floor

a sun filled atrium and elevator.  10' ceilings in the basement with gym, bar with wine cellar, and custom home theater.  4 bedrooms, 5 baths. Italian millwork throughout. This house is ONE-OF-A-KIND! An entertainer’s dream!  Short walk to King & Portland or Trinity-Bellwoods Park. Exterior will be gorgeous red brick to pay homage to the classic buildings of King West! (rendering set from architect).

Incredible location with unmatched views! 25' lot. Elevator that services the rooftop terrace which towers over the neighbourhood and offers a spectacular 360° view! Private drive leading to attached garage. 14' ceiling heights. Nearly 3,300 SF over 4 levels with multiple terraces.  3+1 beds and 4 baths. 2-car parking. Large backyard. Truly one of Downtown’s best locations on a quiet, tree-lined, one-way street.  Walk in any direction to the city’s best amenities!

This spectacular detached 3-storey stands tall above all other homes in the area.  Architectural glass and soaring 14' ceilings give this (nearly 4,000 SF) home some serious WOW Factor! 4 beds, 5 baths, private drive with 2 car garage. Featuring elevator, a full gym, home theater, great room, multiple terraces and incredible “world class hotel inspired” third floor primary bedroom with views of downtown!

Sleek Townhouse 2,225 ft, 3 bed + office, 4 bath. Open concept main floor with 12' smooth ceilings & floor-to-ceiling windows. Private terrace. Engineered hardwood floors. Amenities include gym, billiard room, yoga, theatre, party room. Close to everything.

St. Gabriel Village by Shane Baghai 1,195 sf, 2 beds. Desirable split plan layout. 500 sf terrace. Originally the sales centre, with numerous upgrades. Fabulous amenities! Steps to Bayview Village Shopping Centre and Bayview Subway Station. Easy access

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A Rare Gem on one of Bedford Park’s Most Desirable Streets

This brand new custom-built beauty boasts over 4000 sqft on a rare 41x150 ft lot backing onto the park. Showcasing stunning, open concept living/dining, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and top-of-the-line finishes appliances throughout, private primary bedroom terrace overlooking the park, and custom pink onyx powder room vanity. Heated driveway, walkup, garage, and basement, foyer and bathrooms. Seven high-end cameras & security system all installed and operating. Control entire home, lighting, garage & electric blinds and more remotely with the latest technology right from your cellphone. Lower level offers soaring ceilings, kitchenette, walk up to backyard, gym, and nanny suite. Must be seen!

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Moss Park 801-311 RICHMOND ST E Bright south facing condo has parking with bike rack and a locker. Low maintenance fees. *Adam Locke

North St. James Town 2606-28 LINDEN ST

Unique opportunity in this never lived in contemporary 2-bed 2-bath suite.

*Reza Ipchilar *Robert Greenberg

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Mount Pleasant West 1514-123 EGLINTON AVE E Incredibly spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Tridel built condo at Eglinton Place. *Jake Goodbaum *Corinne Kalles

High Park North 549 INDIAN RD Steps to transit, shops and High Park. Easy to rent and manage. Current gross $8,926 est. *Errol Paulicpulle *Mona Fatemi Badi

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This winter, we donated 2,300 grocery bags filled with fresh fruit and vegetables to low income families and the homeless population in downtown Toronto. Thank you to the Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation in conjunction with Building Roots for facilitating their distribution. We would encourage you to donate to organizations that support the homeless population, especially during the winter months.

Giving back to the community is a central tenet of the Harvey Kalles Real Estate culture. We are so proud of our team’s commitment to helping others. Congratulations on all of your achievements in making Toronto and the GTA a better place to live.

We proudly supported a number of charities in 2022 including:

Baycrest Centre Foundation

Blue Door Foundation Building Roots

CAMH Foundation Casey House

Covenant House Daily Bread Food Bank Habitat for Humanity

Holland Bloorview

Interval House

Make A Wish Foundation

Mount Sinai Hospital

North York General Hospital

North York Women's Shelter

Peter Munk Cardiac Centre

Princess Margaret Hospital

Ronald McDonald House

Rotary Club Toronto

Save A Child's Heart Sick Kids Foundation

Second Harvest

Stop Community Food Centre Sunnybrook Hospital Ve’ahavta

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