Curb Appeal Etobicoke DECEMBER 2019

Linda Tickins Broker of Record SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 10+11

46 Kings Lynn Road, Toronto

RESULTS

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PROFESSIONALS INC., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

office:: 416.236.1241

$3,198,000

74 THORNCREST ROAD

This executive home boasts a stately architectural presence that makes it truly “one of a kind�. Nestled on a private oversized lot, it is perfectly positioned near prime schools and prestigious golf courses. A membership to Thorncrest Homes Association is available providing recreational opportunities at the clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and kids camps. This exceptionally renovated 5 bedroom, 5 bath custom home features high ceilings and generous sun-lit principle rooms styled in a semi-open concept layout designed for entertaining.

4 gas fireplaces, some heated floors, movie room, games room, gym, designer dressing room, 3 plus 1 car garage and party-sized balcony add to the charm.

There is quick access to TTC, downtown, malls and airport. Move right in!

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Nancy Pierce Sales Representative

416.985.1486

nancy@gtaselling.com

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416.894.4079

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With Christmas approaching, we find ourselves reflecting on 2019 and our loyal clients who have helped to shape our business throughout the years.

It’s been quite a year for us all and we are grateful for your continued support!

We hope that 2019 has been just as memorable for you and your loved ones and look forward to being of service to you in the years to come.

SEASONS GREETINGS from the

Christensen Real Estate Group

NIELS CHRISTENSEN Broker

DORIS CHRISTENSEN Sales Representative

EVAN CHRISTENSEN Sales Representative

christensengroup.ca 416.722.4723 | info@christensengroup.ca

SEAN CHASE Sales Representative

JORDAN HARRINGTON Sales Representative

Top 1% In Toronto* Over 2500 Families Served *Based on Dollar Volume of Sales and Units Sold in 2017 & 2018

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43 North Drive

$8,288,000 • 43northdrive.com

26 Ashley Park Road

25 Edgehill Road

$5,998,000 • 25edgehill.com

360 Salisbury Drive

16 Winston Grove

$2,950,000 • 16winstongrove.com

Baby Point

$3,149,000 • 26ashleypark.com

$3,250,000 • 360salisbury.com

Call for details • asantos.ca

15 Loyalist Road

183 Princess Anne Crescent

112 Woodbridge Ave. Suite 705

$2,549,000 • 15loyalist.com

$2,298,000 • 183princessanne.com

$1,898,000 • asantos.ca

967 Lansdowne Avenue $729,000 • asantos.ca

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ISSUE 12 • 2019

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57 Wimbleton Road Humber Valley Village! Original Bauhaus inspired architectural design style home built around views of mature trees and reverse ravine. Private lot off of cul-de-sac on family friendly street. Great opportunity to update. Steps to Humber Valley Village JMS, Kingsway College School, Humbertown Plaza and transit.

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22 Bromley Road

201 - 8 Gladstone Avenue

407 - 60 Bathurst Street

Great potential in Humber Valley Village!

Family Friendly street in Humber Valley!

Large open concept condo in Queen West!

King West Loft!

Happy Holidays!

*Represented buyer in the transaction

ROYAL LEPAGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD., BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

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Christine Simpson sales representative

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TOP 1 % CANADA *Lifetime Member 1996-2018 ($ volume sales)

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65 Kingsway Crescent Romantic Iconic Estate & Address Lavish Entertaining / Intimate Family Living Sophisticated & Timeless Design Vision Unparalleled Privacy 2.32 Acres Overlooking Humber River 15 Min To Financial District/Pearson Airport

‘THE KINGSWAY’

71 Brumell Avenue Generous 3 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath ~ Great Locale Exceptional Marriage Of Olde World Charm & Renovations For Today’s Discriminating Buyer Coveted Child Friendly Cul-De-Sac A Fantastic Community To Call Home!

‘BABY POINT COMMUNITY’

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20 GOTHIC AVENUE ~ PH13 Fantastic LEASE Opportunity Exceptional Building & Locale

36 BURROWS AVENUE Renovating Or Building And Need A Short Term LEASE? PERFECT!

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46 KINGS LYNN ROAD $4,395,000

Welcome to the finest of The Kingsway!

3 storeys with 6,000 square feet of total living space, custom built on a premium 50’ x 140’ west-facing lot on one of our most sought after streets. Designed by architect Peter Higgins, every room is the perfect proportion. Timeless finishings, high ceilings, wide hallways, regal staircase and spectacular kitchen and family room that all will love. Features include 5+ impressive bedrooms, magnificent master suite with balcony, luxurious en-suite and spacious dressing room. The perfect location, the perfect street, the perfect neighbourhood for your family to enjoy! Walk to best schools, 5 minutes to Grenview entrance Royal York subway, dining, Bloor Street shops, Humber River and parkland. Quick drive to Toronto’s Financial, Theatre districts, airports and home to some of Toronto’s finest golf.

Linda Tickins

| Broker of Record

LindaTickins.com

416.234.2424

ASHLEY SHAW BROKER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - SALES c 416.828.6236 | o 416.960.9995 ashaw@sothebysrealty.ca SOLD

5 Southway Road

#503-4 The Kingsway

47 Jackson Avenue

This Humber Valley home is a fairytale. Nestled between enchanting trees and drenched in sunlight, this is a huge lot waiting for you to make your dreams come true. Distinctly reminiscent of a french chateau, there is elegance all around. Located in a fantastic school district with easy access to the TTC. Feels like the south of France all year round. $2,997,000

Located at the apex where the prestigious Kingsway connects with cosmopolitan Bloor Street, 4 The Kingsway is perfectly situated for walking, shopping and getting around town. A short walk to Old Mill subway station, Etienne Brule Park and the Humber River, and the excellent shops and services of Kingsway Village and Bloor West Village.

It’s at the centre of everything Toronto’s west end has to offer. $1,650,000

Esteemed Kingsway home with 2008 renovations. 2 Storey rear addition. Warm open concept kitchen with viking range and granite counters. Gorgeous skylight, custom cabinets.

Luxury oak hardwood floors. Finished basement with above ground windows.

~ A memorable home celebrates past achievement while inspiring future ones ~

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On one of the prettiest streets in coveted Princess Anne Manor in Etobicoke sits this rarely available, fully updated, 4 plus 2 bedroom, 4 bathroom bungalow. Perfect for families and entertaining with beautiful curb appeal. Bright, sunny and spacious with eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, huge living room and family room with cathedral ceiling and 2 stone fireplaces! Large bedrooms, inground pool, additional rooms perfect for in-lw/nanny suite and loads of storage. A must see!

Offerec at $2,199,000

Season’s Greetings & Best Wishes for the New Year.

Thank you to all my clients for a wonderful 2019. I wish you and your family a happy & healthy holiday season!

JACQUELINE NIMER S A L E S

R E P R E S E N T A T I V E

2018 DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE - 5TH YEAR IN A ROW

Committed, Invested and at Your Service! www.jacquelinenimer.com

FOLLOW ME AT: 2316 BLOOR STREET WEST, TORONTO ONTARIO

DIRECT: (416) 417-8836

OFFICE: (416) 441-2888 EXT. 271

EMAIL: JNIMER@HARVEYKALLES.COM

PRIME KINGSWAY LOCATION!

COMING SOON - EDENBRIDGE

Newly rebuilt prime Kingsway property displaying flawless execution, innovative design, unmatched craftsmanship & quality of material. No expense is spared and no modern convenience is overlooked. A triumph of architectural creativity and functionality. Has all the smart home features and remote control of many functions, closed circuit camera system, voice activated sound system, smart lighting, top-ofthe-line appliances, extensive use of Imported tile.

Prestigious Edenbridge area, newly rebuilt about 3800 sq ft above grade, handsome stately stone exterior, double garage/driveway, 60 feet x 135 ft lot, 4 spacious bedrooms plus office on the main floor and additional bedroom at lower level, 6 luxurious baths, basement walk up, smart home features, effective/versatile design, gourmet kitchen with waterfall island, walk out to deck, spacious private backyard, all the bells and whistles built in, just move in and enjoy.

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2320 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Not intended to solicit parties already under contract with a Realtor.

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46 Kings Lynn Road $4,395,000 Truly magnificent and solid custom build boasting 6,000 square feet total luxury living space! Grand 3 storey, 5+ bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, timeless finishings, rare 50’ x 140’ west facing lot on premium street, 5 minutes to subway. The fall in love family home you have been waiting for and rare find!

119 The Kingsway $4,250,000 Nothing short of spectacular renovation/rebuild by Gallery Homes in heart of The Kingsway. Rich and solid with the latest, best quality designer finishings, heated floors throughout.

It’s pure luxury and really quite perfect! 50’ x 125’ lot 5 mins to subway.

134 Strath Avenue $2,875,000 Your home sweet home, great vibes family forever home! It’s stunning, solid, warm and perfectly designed for family living and entertaining.

4+ bedrooms, big cozy family room, glamorous master suite. 2 blocks to Lambton Kingsway JM School, 15 minutes to Grenview subway, Bloor Street dining, cafés, cinema & shops.

Wishing You Peace and Joy This Holiday Season...

PROVIDING YOU WITH REAL ESTATE SERVICE AT ITS BEST FROM A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST.

Luxurious Riverhouse at Old Mill $2,350,000 Your wait is over! Elegant sun-filled 1,963 sq ft 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom condo! Spectacular Old Mill/Humber River setting steps to subway. One of the best layouts, perfect for entertaining! Impressive room sizes, designer eat-in kitchen, 2 side-by-side parking.

89 Old Mill Road $2,195,000 Luxury freehold town prestige setting amidst Kingsway mansions 5 minutes to subway. The perfect condo alternative, no high maintenance fees!

Fully renovated, beautiful millwork, 2 car garage, terrace, BBQ friendly, 2,400 square feet of total living space.

Mimico Penthouse $929,000 One of a kind penthouse with windows everywhere and spectacular sunset views from large open air terrace, BBQ friendly. Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom renovated corner suite.

Stroll to best of Mimico shops and GO, quick drive downtown.

and a New Year Filled with Love and Happiness!

OVER 35 YEARS OF SUCCESS SELLING TORONTO.

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CAROLYN COHEN, Founder/Chef/Recipe Developer of DeliciousDish. DeliciousDish Cooking School specializes in Whole Food Home Cooking, Meal Planning, Recipe Developing and Healthy Eating. #CookAtHome d: 416.200.3522 e: deliciousdishcookingschool@gmail.com deliciousdish.ca

DIRECTIONS STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350°F. If you have 2 ovens, use both. If you have one oven you will need to switch the trays halfway through the cooking time.

STEP T WO: In a medium size bowl, mix together (I use a whisk), the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, set aside.

STEP THREE: With the whisk attachment of your electric mixer, cream the butter, add oil, and add sugars. Make sure you scrape down the sides so that everything mixes together.

STEP FOUR: Add eggs one at a time, add vanilla.

MAKES: Approx 40 Biscotti

INGREDIENTS • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (2/3 stick), softened to a little cooler than room temperature • 6 tbsp vegetable oil • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 3 eggs • 2 tsp vanilla extract

STEP FIVE: Switch to the paddle on your electric mixer. Add in 2 or 3 stages the flour mixture to the butter mixture, slowly. Do not over-mix.

• 2 1/2 cups flour

STEP SIX: Add nuts and chocolate, Do not over-mix.

• 1 3/4 tsp baking powder

STEP SEVEN: Split the dough in half. Form 2 logs across the length of 2 baking sheets (1 log on each sheet), you can do this on the diagonal also.

STEP EIGHT: Bake for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven (leave the oven on). Let cool on the baking sheets for about 15-20 minutes. Transfer the logs carefully to a cutting board. Slice, on a diagonal, 1/2-3/4 slices. Place each piece back on the baking sheet lying on their sides.

Dry the biscotti out in the oven for 15 minutes (less time if you like then chewier). ◆

• 1/2 cup cocoa (preferably Valrhona or another premium cocoa)

• 1/4 tsp salt • 1 cup chocolate chunks, I like milk chocolate, good quality • 3/4 cup nuts, I like pecans or toasted and skinned hazelnuts, pecans are good too!

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Toronto Aurora Winter Festival 2019 aurorawinterfestival.com

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Paint Nite: Christmas Winter Stag yaymaker.com

DECEMBER 11

Brentwood Holiday Open House eventbrite.ca

DECEMBER 12

Candle Dipping Workshop - the gift of light highparknaturecentre.com

DECEMBER 14

Indigenous Family Nature Walk highparknaturecentre.com

DECEMBER 14

Carols in the Tavern montgomerysinn.com

DECEMBER 14-15

Decorate a Tree highparknaturecentre.com

DECEMBER 14

Big Rock Brewery Tour in Toronto bigrockbeer.com

DECEMBER 14

Crued / Motley Crue Tribute therockpile.ca

DECEMBER 15

It’s Christmas Time! Harmony Singers of Etobicoke! toronto.com/events

DECEMBER 15

The Trinity Bellwoods Flea - Happy Holidays Market facebook.com/TheTrinityBellwoodsFlea

DECEMBER 20

It’s a Wonderful Life in Etobicoke Christmas Concert 2019 eccb.ca

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A Christmas Carol Performance at the Inn montgomerysinn.com

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Winter Solstice Celebration highparknaturecentre.com

DECEMBER 22

Toronto Christmas Market tochristmasmarket.com

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Text 81035 with the text codes for more information on any of these listings.

Wishing the year ahead brings you good luck, fortune, success and lots of love.

Happy New Year to you and your family.

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Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. Brokerage 1 Willingdon Boulevard, Suite 1, 2nd floor Toronto, ON M8X 1B9

PAUL NUSCA - BROKER P: 416.236.1871 C: 416.618.8326 WWW.PAULNUSCA.COM paul@paulnusca.com @PaulNuscaTeam FULL SERVICE MARKETING

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NEW BUILD IN SUNNYLEA 23 BEAUCOURT ROAD

4 plus 2 bedroom, 6 bathrooms. Stylish and sophisticated home primely situated on quiet cul-de-sac protected by TRCA. Offers 4,025 square feet over all levels. Luxurious, modern finishes with no detail overlooked. $2,498,000

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PREMIUM SUNNYLEA 20 ATHLONE DRIVE

3 plus 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom turnkey family home.

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LUXURY IN “THE MONTGOMERY” 201 - 3085 BLOOR STREET WEST

2 plus 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite. Pristine with glorious south vistas. Coveted Kingsway location and fabulous building amenities. 2 parking and 1 locker.

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PRESTIGIOUS PRINCESS ANNE MANOR 65 PRINCESS MARGARET BOULEVARD

3 bedroom, 4 bathroom four level sidesplit lends itself to entertaining. Dramatic open concept main, sweeping master, and sizable lower. Richview school district.

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RARE OPPORTUNITY IN OLDE KINGSWAY 93 OLD MILL ROAD

2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Grand and spacious. High ceilings, sizable foyers, curved stairs and wide halls. Chef’s kitchen, elegant sunken living room with walkout to private patio. Double garage with interior access.

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HUMBER CREEK LOCALE 30 MUNHALL ROAD

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Quiet, tree-lined street. Tastefully updated kitchen and family bath, new fully renovated lower level with 2nd kitchen. Walkout to patio from rear bedroom on main.

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SUNNYLEA CAPE COD 30 BEAUCOURT ROAD

2 plus 1 bedroom, 3 bathroom home backs onto ravine and Mimico Creek. Renovated 2 storey at end of quiet cul-de-sac provides a true backyard paradise.

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3 plus 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home near Mimico Creek.

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BOUTIQUE “THE DALESFORD” 412 - 245 DALESFORTH ROAD

1 plus 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom open concept suite with ravine, Toronto skyline and lake views. Low rise building in prime South Etobicoke. 1 parking and 1 locker.

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