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Over 30 years of award-winning real estate experience! NEWLY LISTED STONEHAVEN BEAUTY!

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Rare & spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow with beautiful neutral décor and 3 car garage on a huge sunny south facing 60 x 175 ft lot on quiet crescent! Gorgeous hardwood floors, 10 ft & 16 ft high ceilings, amazing open concept gourmet kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances and walkout to large deck!!

Very special & unique 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Century Home with so much charm and character! Awesome huge additions, brand new broadloom,double garage with loft, large main floor master wing with modern ensuite bath & walk-in closet! Main floor laundry & office! Oversize walkout rec room with fireplace overlooks beautiful mature treed gardens on a very large lot! Wow!

$2,260,000

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This 3 + 1 bedroom family cottage with direct waterfront is situated on beautiful Boshkung Lake & offers a clean and child friendly waterfront, plus a 16 x 18 lakeside Bunkie & boat lift! Oversized single garage plus carport & also a storage shed to hold all the beach toys! Cottage is appx. 1400 sq ft, has forced air heat + wood stove, 200 amp service & backup generator!

Fantastic Investment opportunity - Industrial lot just under 1 acre, in prime prestigious newer business/ industrial park in Aurora beside Highway 404! Seller is reputable known builder who can build up to 15,000 sq ft custom office building! Prime location beside lovely pond, great views!!

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Amazing park-like lot with mature trees on quiet crescent! Spectacular renovated 3 plus 1 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with finished walkout basement, stunning renovated kitchen with island, granite and beautiful modern bathrooms! Great man-cave garage w/ heated workshop!

$1,198,000

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Gorgeous newly built (2013) 2 + 2 bedroom bungalow with finished walkout basement! Lovely modern open concept home with beautiful flooring & large windows - amazing views in all directions! Featuring attached 2 car garage plus barn & workshop & lean-to! Amazing gently rolling lot is partly cleared & partly forested! Fabulous spacious modern kitchen is open to dining room & large family room! Fantastic location.

$1,500,000

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Step into yesteryear with this spacious log home set among the trees. Extensive living areas offering private master suites on opposite ends of the home. A great set-up for extended family! Log interior beams & natural wood fireplaces. 3 car garage. Enjoy sunsets by the river. Country living at its finest. Caledon. $1,499,000

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Approximately 54.5 acres with large frontage on Highway 9. Just on the edge of Orangeville. Mostly clear land with an old house and barn of no real value. Possible development fee reduction if you decide to build a home here. Close to commercial properties and the hospital. Caledon. $2,250,000

Great income/investment opportunity with 2 road frontages. Two bungalow homes with rental income approximately $59,000 per annum. Currently 3 apartments, plus land rental. Mostly open and gently rolling lands. Close to “light” commercial zoning and golf course. Mono. $4,000,000

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One-of-a-kind custom home in Caledon Village. Majestic timber frame great room/kitchen combination. Entire home detailed with custom woodwork, built-in cabinets and custom closets. Finished basement. Large lot with inground pool. Caledon Village.

Many upgrades with maple kitchen-granite counters, huge main floor family room. Walkout to 3 season room overlooking the forest & rear yard. Master with renovated bath. Finished lower level with entertaining areas. 3 car garage. Dead-end court, oversized lot backing onto conservation. Caledon Village.

Experience ‘The Power and Advantage of a 5 member Team’. We all work for you together! Typically the dominant force in Caledon, Chris is celebrating 30 years in Real Estate this year! Prominent in Caledon, Mono, Adjala and surrounding areas. We Live and Work here! Mass online marketing includes international sites and in 41 languages! Professional extensive Virtual Tours! Select properties will feature ‘Drone’ Tours! Massive print exposure within the North-West GTA & beyond. Your property will be advertised until it sells! RE/MAX Club Awards are presented annually. They're based on achievement levels in gross commission. DIAMOND CLUB - $1,000,000+, CHAIRMAN'S CLUB - $500,000-$749,999, CIRCLE OF LEGENDS Career award recognizing associates who have completed 10 years of service with RE/MAX and who have earned $10 million in commissions.

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Just north of beautiful Hockley Valley. Large wrap-around porch, Scarlett O’Hara staircase, hardwood floors, huge family kitchen and large family room. Master with 7 piece bath plus sitting area or potential nursery. Main floor den. Seasonal pond and stream. 2 car garage. Mono. $900,000

Separate entry to finished lower level with 2nd kitchen. Gleaming hardwood floors, granite counters, all you would expect and more. Diverse acreage with forest, pond, 8-stall steel barn and sand ring. Betz inground pool. Home is self sufficient with hydro program. Caledon. $1,750,000

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Sought after executive neighbourhood. Immaculate bungalow with many recent upgrades including a massive gourmet kitchen with Travertine tile, granite counters, huge center island and fireplace. Finished Walk-up basement with summer kitchen. 3 car garage. 2+ acres. $1,650,000

Property ear-marked for development as it adjoins residential and “light” commercial lands and the Town of Orangeville. Town planners have indicated re-zoning as well. Existing older home and barn in good condition. Large parcel with views towards Island Lake! Mono. $8,000,000

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Tucked well back in the forest. Gorgeous Cape Cod style home on 15.89 acres. Pine plank floors, wide open spaces from the kitchen to the dining and then the great room. Main floor den with library. Large loft above the garage. Finished walkout basement. Caledon

Premium lot on an exclusive court in Caledon East. Over 3600 square feet of elegance with mature trees. Dream entertainer’s backyard with Italian pizza oven. High-end appliances, quartz counters, butler servery, granite counters and much more.

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MAKES: 8 large pieces

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST

• 1 small cauliflower, florets only, 4 finely riced level cups* • 1/2 cup (60gm) spelt flour (or any flour you like) • 1/2 cup (40gm) almond meal/flour • 1 egg, beaten • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp kosher salt • 1/2 cup (60-65gm) finely grated mozzarella cheese • 2 tbsp olive oil MY TOPPINGS

• About 1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella • About 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered • Big handful of spinach • 10 basil leaves torn

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Place the florets in the food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse the cauliflower many times until it resembles rice.

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347 ELMWOOD AVENUE

Tarion warranty! Magnificent custom built 4 plus 1 bedroom on a southern lot located in one of the Willowdale’s most sought after street. Beautifully designed in and out, prof finished basement!

Absolutely spectacular 5 plus 1 bedroom custom home on a wide lot: 56.6’ x 135.6’! Impressive architectural design with superb craftsmanship. Professionally finished walkout basement. 2 A/C. 2 furnaces.

Uniquely designed! Masterfully and beautifully built this custom residence! Convenient location! Extensive use of contemporary millwork & built-ins, hardwood & marble floor, cofferd/vaulted ceiling, high potlights. 4+1 bedroom, 6 washrooms. Finished basement. 57’ x 132’ !

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

#1 Realtor in C14 & Willowdale Area (In 2016)

direct

416.825.7373

(Based on Volume and Number of Listed and Sold Units)

#3 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA

www.bijanbarati.com

(In 2016)

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159 OLD YONGE STREET

328 BYNG AVENUE

72 HIGHLAND PARK BLVD

Stunning home on a huge pie shaped lot (75’ x 156’ widens in back to 137’) in coveted St. Andrew enclave. $$$ upgrades & recent renovation in 1st & 2nd floor! New limestone facade. 5+1 bedroom, 8 washroom! Prof finished basement!

Spectacular custom home with all the bells and whistles with over 4,000 square feet of top material and workmanship.

Magnificent custom home with over 3,700 square feet plus finished basement on 50 x 140 foot lot. Quality home in a convenient location.

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291 HOUNSLOW AVENUE

330 PATRICIA AVENUE

57 STAFFORD ROAD

Fantastic custom built home. Expertly crafted and beautifully designed plus conveniently located. 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 5 washrooms, (all heated floors). Finished basement.

Famtastic fully renovated home with additional in top and back on 50 x 130 foot lot. 4 plus 1 bedrooms and 5 washroomss!

Stunning custom built home on a deep lot. Elegantly designed with a superb craftsmanship! Fantastic layout. Great location.

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118A CAMERON AVENUE

9 WARING COURT

185 MAXOME AVENUE

Fabulous custom built home in a convenient location. Masterfully crafted and beautifully designed. Lot size: 25’ x 131.5’. 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 4 washrooms.

Professionally renovated from top to bottom with high end material and workmanship on a 52 x 115 foot lot.

Fantastic deep prime regular lot: 50’ x 150’ solid brick bungalow on deep lot backing onto Caswell Park. 3 plus 2 bedrooms and 2 full washrooms.

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301 CHURCHILL AVENUE

20 BLOORVIEW PLACE #1008

322 CHURCHILL AVENUE

PHOTO TO FOLLOW - Professionally fully renovated bungalow on prime 48.71’ x 154’ lot. Finished basement.

Luxurious Aria condominium residence in a convenient and classy location: Ravine,trail, park, school, shopping malls, easy access to 401/404, steps to TTC and subway!

Solid brick cozy bungalow in desirbale Willowdale West neighbourhood. 4 bedrooms and 2 washrooms. Finished basement with separate entrance.

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

***Means offer date is in effect

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This English manor is the finest of Caledon’s Premiere Estates. It’s an impeccable masterpiece of design and craftsmanship by renowned architect Lorne Rose. Stunning and divine, it invites grand scale living and entertaining. Sensational features include piano conservatory, Louis Vuitton tent/studio, 13 stall barn with loft living space, wine cellar with tasting room, spa room and so much more with magnificently landscaped gardens surrounding the main house. Talk to us today!

$4,880,000

Enjoy this magnificent 12,000 sq ft custom estate on a private 5 acre lot in prestigious King Township with principal rooms filled with luxurious finishes. The bright & spacious bedrooms with private ensuites plus the blissful master retreat with its own fireplace & walkout balcony to view a marvelous manicured landscape are all set for the ultimate comfort. Newly renovated kitchen & other features include theatre room, covered outdoor loggia with fireplace, walkout basement with tasting room & walk-in humidor and so much more. Call today.

$3,198,000

Gorgeous custom family home nestled on 1.47 acres backing onto conservation with elegant and luxurious features in every room. Beautiful and stunning, combined with fantastic privacy, it’s perfect for any large scale entertaining with a wet bar, 4 season solarium, built-in speakers, gas fireplace and more. The professionally and fully finished basement has multiple recreation rooms and a fully equipped gym. Step out and enjoy the vast backyard cocooned in green space and treelines. Talk to us today!

$2,860,000

Lavish & exquisite custom home offers luxury & functionality in every room. High-end & captivating, the craftsmanship, designer finishes & open concept layout with 9 ft ceilings & large windows throughout this approximately 3,950 sq ft living space are sure to wow! The spacious bedrooms each with its own ensuite and a lavish master bedroom - must see. The walkout basement has a recreation room with its own gas fireplace & walkout to the huge pie shaped backyard that widens to 100 ft across. Call today!

*The Daryl King Team consists of 43 Registered Sales Representatives. ** For Royal LePage Your Community Realty Inc., Brokerage based on real estate sales in 2016. *** Based on real estate sales in 2016.