Curb Appeal Toronto West - ISSUE 01 • 2024

Keith Kerbler

311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction

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$2,199,000

$1,799,000 high park

133 BERESFORD AVENUE

Renovated Swansea Gem! Traditional 2 Storey Detached on a Manicured 25’ x 94.5’ Lot, Wonderful Marriage of Modern Convenience & Original Period Charm, Open Concept Main w/Hardwood Floors, Brick Fireplace, Stained Glass, Renovated Cook’s Kitchen w/Quartz Counters & SS Appliances, 3 Generous Bedrooms, Primary w/Bay Window & Ample Closets, Spa-Like Bathroom, Spectacular Basement Reno w/High Ceilings & Heated Flooring. Swansea PS Catchment, Steps to BWV Shopping & Entertainment. Tremendous Turn Key Family Home!

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61 DELMA DRIVE

Impressive Alderwood 2 Storey Custom Re-Build on a 45’ x 110’ Corner Lot. Complete 2012 Reno w/Open Concept Main, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Spacious Primary w/Ensuite & Large Walk-in Closet. Hardwood Floors, Modern Bathrooms, 2016 Family Room Addition Features Floor to Ceiling Windows, Gas Fireplace & Copper Mansard Roof. Finished Basement. Back-Yard Botanists Rejoice! Exceptional Landscaping w/ Rare Succulents/Annuals & Peaceful Zen-Like Cabana. Easy Gardiner/QEW Access.

alderwood

307 Pacific avenue

Stately 2.5 Storey Victorian Multiplex On Coveted Pacific Avenue, Circa 1888 Detached with Period Brick Facade, Inviting Front Porch, 6 Well Designed Suites, Interior & Mechanical Renovation In 2006, Over 3,500Sq.ft Finished On 4 Levels, 6 Hydro Meters, 5 Gas Meters, Convenient Coin Op Laundry, Multiple Decks & Outdoor Space For Tenants, Turn Key Property, Fully Tenanted: $106K Net Income; 4.8% Cap w/Upside, Low Maintenance 25’ X 78’ Lot; Tenants Manage Refuse & Snow. Short Stroll To The Junction, Bloor West Village, High Park & TTC.

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42 Ellis avenue

swansea

81 Ellis avenue

swansea

A Twist

ON A CLASSIC SPANISH SAUCE FOR PASTA DISHES

THIS TAKE

ON ROMESCO,

THE A SPANISH SAUCE MADE WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND FINELY CHOPPED NUTS, IS ULTRASMOOTH AND CREAMY THANKS TO THE PLANTBASED ROASTED RED PEPPER CASHEW DIP.

“Don’t add oil to pasta water to prevent clumping or boiling over,” says Michelle Pennock, executive chef for the President’s Choice test kitchen.

“Instead, add salt to your water for flavour, rather than having the pasta become slippery and making the sauce run off.”

Freeze the leftover canned tomatoes in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to three months and use later in soups, pasta dishes or sauces.

CHEF'S

Toast whole almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring or shaking often, until light golden and fragrant, about 6 minutes.

VEGAN ROMESCO ROTINI

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb (454 g) rotini

• 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas

• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (90 mL) unsalted natural (skin-on) whole almonds, toasted

• 1 pkg (200 g) PC plant-based roasted red pepper cashew dip

• 1 cup (250 mL) canned whole plum tomatoes (with juices)

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil

• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) smoked paprika

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS

STEP ONE: Bring 4 litres (16 cups) water to a rapid boil. Add pasta. Stir occasionally until water returns to a boil. Cook until al dente or tender but firm, about 8 to 9 minutes, adding frozen peas during the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time. Reserving 1-cup cooking liquid, drain.

STEP TWO: Meanwhile, pulse 1/4 cup toasted almonds in a blender on high speed until finely ground. Add cashew dip, tomatoes with juices, oil, salt and paprika. Blend, scraping down the side, until smooth sauce forms. Set aside. Chop remaining 2 tbsp toasted almonds for garnish; set aside.

STEP THREE: Return pasta mixture to saucepan off heat. Stir in sauce and 1/2-cup pasta cooking liquid, adding more if necessary to coat pasta and reach desired sauce consistency.

STEP FOUR: Sprinkle pasta with chopped almonds and parsley. ◆

Nutritional information per serving: calories 450, fat 14 g (2 g of which is saturated), sodium 390 mg, carbohydrates 68 g, fibre 4 g, sugars 6 g, protein 15 g

45 STRATH AVENUE, ETOBICOKE

Coach house love! This stunning custom re-build by renowned builder Gallery Homes, 2 blocks to Grenview entrance of Royal York subway, is smack in the heart of the Kingsway. It’s an obvious choice & true class with unparalleled fine craftsmanship & attention to every detail. The interior is completely new & re-built to the brick walls. High ceilings, radiant heated floors throughout, best appliances, wall panelling, turn-key & full-out luxury. The spectacular coach house adds a whole dimension of luxury play/living space complete with bedroom & bath. Perhaps for in-laws? Wonderful block with friendly neighbours. Near some of Toronto’s best golf, quick to Financial & Theatre Districts.

See more at www.45Strath.com

OLD WORLD FEEL

Hoping to create an open contemporary space, the residents of St. Germain home enlisted the help of Nicholas Ancerl of Ancerl Studio’s and Architect Daniel Karpinski. Both Ancerl and Karpinski knew they wanted to add hints of an ‘old world feel’ to this modern-day alteration of a New York Brownstone home. They were able to execute this by adding warm, rustic elements to the comforting and inviting transitional design. The duo planned for nearly a year prior to the construction, due to the narrow lot of the modern cladded traditionally shaped Brownstone, located in Toronto’s Bedford Park.

Photography By Brandon Barré | ancerlstudio.com

When asked what the best feature of the home was, Ancerl stated, “It would have to be the light filled, two-story kitchen located the heart of the home.” When designing within the city, a reoccurring challenge is working with narrow lots that result in long homes, getting little to no light from anywhere but the front and rear. Ancerl opted to place the kitchen in the center of the house, opening up the ceiling above and placing an 80 foot skylight, which floods the space with natural light all while making the area open and spacious.

One of Ancerl’s favourite parts of this redesign was putting together the small details of the kitchen. From filling jars with produce that would bring a punch of earthy tones into the space, to hand picking imperfect Calcutta Marble to maintain the home’s rustic and warm theme, the kitchen gives off a very warm and inviting feel. ▹

A lovely hidden gem of the home is the sky roof. Many neighbourhood homes maximize square footage, however the St. Germain home maximized its footage while going up to a half third floor, rather than peaking the roof. This allowed for a 400-foot roof deck with a modern extension overlooking the streetscape.

The inspiration behind the powder room design was found through a visit to a local tile shop, where Ancerl was challenged to try something different from his usual modern rustic ideas. After seeing the wood plank tiles, he selected a live edge slab of wood for the vanity and paired it with the rustic tile. Choosing one very unique tile with the word “recycle” written on it, Ancerl placed it among the other tiles directly above the toilet to create a focal point.

In order to perfectly complete the space and bring together the varying textures into the rustic theme, the furnishings were handpicked, custom made or refurbished where possible. After taking a walk through their newly designed home, the residents St. Germain home were thrilled with the outcome. ◆

THE FURNISHINGS WERE HAND-PICKED, CUSTOM MADE OR REFURBISHED WHERE POSSIBLE.