Curb Appeal Etobicoke - ISSUE 12 • 2025

Luisa Piccirilli Sales Representative CERC Relocation Specialist SEE MY FEATURE LISTING ON PAGES 10+11

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Welcome to Widdicombe, nestled in the heart of Richmond Gardens—one of Etobicoke’s most desirable family neighbourhoods. This bright 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath back split offers natural light, character, and a spacious, versatile layout.

Enjoy an open-concept living and dining area, a sunny eat-in kitchen, three upper-level bedrooms, and a cozy lower-level family room with a wood-burning fireplace plus a fourth bedroom ideal for guests or multigenerational living. The finished basement adds bonus space with a recreation room and wet bar. A fully fenced backyard, double car garage, and private drive complete the package. Just steps to top-rated schools, parks, shops, and transit—this Richmond Gardens gem is ready for its next chapter.

Renovated and move-in ready upper unit with income producing lower unit, this 2+1 bedroom, 1+1 bath bungalow is ideally located just north of the Junction in a highly walkable neighbourhood.

Upgrades include newer windows, modern flooring and lighting, and renovated kitchens and baths with quartz finishes. The bright lower-level one-bedroom suite—with its own bath and separate electrical panel—offers excellent income potential. Enjoy a fully fenced yard with three patios, a detached garage with new siding, and rear lane parking for two. Steps to parks, transit, shopping, the UP Express, and future Mississauga LRT, and within sought-after public and Catholic school districts. A versatile home offering comfort, convenience, and long-term value.

KINGSVIEW VILLAGETHE WESTWAY

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Live Like Royalty on Westroyal! This impressive 5+1 bedroom, 4 bathroom home pairs scale with sophistication, offering flexible space for families, multigenerational living, or an in-law suite. A grand foyer leads to sun-filled formal and casual rooms with a wood-burning fireplace, while the newly renovated 2024 eat-in kitchen opens to a covered porch and fully fenced yard. Upstairs features three generous bedrooms plus a luxurious primary suite with a Juliette balcony, walk-through walk-in closet, and spa-inspired ensuite. The versatile lower level includes a separate entrance, full kitchen, gas fireplace, additional bedroom, and oversized laundry room with built-ins. A double car garage completes this exceptional home.

A rare opportunity in Prince Edward County—two affordable building lots, each with a drilled well, just a short walk from the Hamlet of Milford and overlooking the peaceful Black River. Ideal for a dream home, family retreat, or investment property, with potential for a garden suite and seller consideration for builders’ terms.

Purchase one lot or combine both for greater possibilities. Architect-designed concept plans are available, and the area offers easy access to bike routes, wineries, artisan breweries, and Sandbanks Provincial Park. Secure your slice of County paradise.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year spent in the company of family and friends.

May it bring good fortune to those who await it; love to those who seek it; health to those who need it; and strength to those who require it.

To all of you, may the New Year bring Peace, Hope, and Joy. Sincerely, JoAnne

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Boutique building in the heart of The Kingsway. Beautifully appointed suite, approx 1868 sq.ft., 5 Juliette balconies overlook Toronto’s skyline, Humber River, Lake Ontario.

Custom millwork & extensive upgrades thru-out. Absolutely gorgeous kitchen! Primary bedroom has 2 dream walk-in closets, ensuite & breathtaking views. 2 premium parking spaces + oversized locker room. 5-star building amenities: valet, concierge, gym & lounge. Walk to the subway, Old Mill trails, Kingsway cafés, restaurants & shopping.

“The Terrace boutique building. Stunning & tastefully upgraded suite. Functional split floor plan, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, approx 1,175 sq.ft. Kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar. Formal dining room/den with French doors, stone accent wall. 2 walkouts to private balcony with gas line for bbq & storage area. Gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, phantom screens & California shutters. Concierge, sauna, gym, party room. 1 underground parking & locker. $858,000

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413 Parkside Drive

9-unit multiplex in Mimico! Separate hydro meters (each unit pays own hydro except for unit 1A has hydro included in rent). Water and heat included in tenant rents. Tenants pay own cable, television and phone.

Lockers for each unit in the basement. 2 coin-operated washing machines, 1 coin-operated dryer. Parking at rear of building. Walk to transit/GO, Sanremo and shopping. Close to schools, the lake, highways, both airports and downtown. $2,988,888

Charming 2.5-storey detached residence on a rare 33’ x 151’ lot in High Park! Fabulous investment opportunity to own a great piece of real estate. Walk to the subway, Roncesvalles Village & Lake Ontario! Beautiful multiplex with 4 self-contained units & 2 front pad parking spaces with permits. Bay windows, wood trim, French doors & 2 rear sun decks. Great potential for future laneway suite/rental income. Stroll to trendy dining, shopping & great schools!

Minutes to downtown, highways, hospital. $1,999,999

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207 Ellis Avenue Stunning High Park residence perched on the banks of Grenadier Pond! Rarely available 75 ft x 549 ft premium 7941 Highway 26 90 Eastwood Park Gardens #9 lot boasts a beautifully renovated 2-storey family home. Custom eat-in kitchen features an oversized island Fabulous opportunity to own a hobby farm nestled on 12.5 Long Branch community just steps to Lake Ontario! 2 with porcelain countertops & back splash and stainless steel appliances. This fabulous space opens to a acres in Clearview Township! 4-bedroom home, separate bedrooms, 2 baths approx 1,077 sq ft of living space! warm & functional family room with gas fireplace and a walk-out. Open concept main floor offers a formal 1-bedroom in-law suite/rental apartment, functional store, Bright and spacious open concept floor plan. Wide plank living &sheds, diningbarn room, sun-filled office and a powder room.

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Three other bright & spacious manicured with pond & and 2 separate entrances off to stainless appliances & breakfast Primary bedroom bedrooms andcountry the main bathroom completeretreat. the second Professionally lower level with a Highway 26. Established market business includes Two extrafloor. storage rooms accessiblefinished from groundall equipment. located to Wasaga Beach, level patio.

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BEYOND the BASICS CRAFTING A NEW BATHROOM THAT FEELS LIKE A RETREAT

By Jessica Cinnamon | jessicacinnamondesign.com Photography by Stephani Buchman

THE BATHROOM IS NO LONGER A UTILITARIAN STOP IN THE RHYTHM OF DAILY LIFE—IT’S BECOME A DESTINATION IN ITSELF. A SPACE TO WAKE UP SLOWLY, UNWIND INTENTIONALLY, AND CONNECT WITH CALM. WHEN DESIGNED THOUGHTFULLY, IT BECOMES MORE THAN BEAUTIFUL; IT BECOMES PERSONAL. When I approach a bathroom renovation, I think beyond the tiles and fixtures—I think about mood, movement, and moments. A well-designed bathroom doesn’t just look good; it supports how you live.

Whether it’s creating calm through natural textures or energizing a morning routine with thoughtful lighting, the goal is always the same: to design a space that feels effortless and deeply personal.

I always start by asking our clients how they want to feel in the space. That answer drives everything. For some, it’s about creating a sanctuary where they can slow down, like adding a sculptural deep soaker tub perfectly centred, surrounded by soft light and natural materials. For others, it’s about function and flow: a generous shower with a built-in bench, steam feature, and storage that keeps the counter beautifully clear.

The visual language of a bathroom should echo the rest of the home. I love using timeless materials like different metals, stones, and warm-toned woods that don’t chase the latest trends but age gracefully.

Cabinetry is one of the biggest impact points, both aesthetically and functionally. Solid maple or birch is a personal favourite for its strength and natural beauty, especially in humid environments. Quality materials not only look elevated; they perform that way, too.

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BEGIN WITH EMOTION, NOT MATERIALS Before you choose tiles or fixtures, try to define the feeling you want every day when you step into the space—calm, energized, or indulgent?. Let that guide every design choice you make.

function behind the scenes. Proper ventilation is essential to preserve finishes and prevent moisture buildup. Layout is equally important as every decision should make the space feel intuitive, whether it’s a compact powder room or a generous ensuite. And flooring deserves more attention than it often gets. I gravitate toward honed patterned ceramic or textured porcelain for safety and sophistication. Large wall tiles expand a space visually, while smaller formats will bring much visual interest underfoot.

One design element I always try to include is radiant in-floor heating. Perfect for bathrooms It’s a quiet luxury that brings much warmth and comfort year -round, even how you move through the space. It’s subtle, but once you experience it, you can’t imagine living without it.

Bath fixtures are more than just functional elements they are key players in defining its style and character.

Thoughtfully chosen fixtures can introduce texture, contrast, and a sense of luxury, tying together materials like stone, wood, Even small details, like the finish on a faucet or the shape of a showerhead, add personality and refinement, turning a simple bathroom into a curated and cohesive design experience.

I often have specified Canadian VOGT fixtures, particularly their Mond collection, for their balance of engineering and timeless design and colour options.

The ability to customize finishes and accents allows for each bathroom to feel tailored and quite original.

Lighting plays another role in creating a calming bathroom atmosphere. I approach it in layers: ambient for an overall glow, task lighting around mirrors for clarity, and accent lighting for a touch of drama. A softly illuminated vanity or sculptural pendant instantly turns daily routines into something more intentional.

Jessica Cinnamon is the award winning Principal Designer and founder of Toronto based Jessica Cinnamon Design Inc. The firm is a multidisciplinary design company that has become known for creating stylish and well curated interiors. They provide complete bespoke residential design services throughout Toronto Ontario, the GTA, Cottage Country, Chicago, and Los Angeles. jessicacinnamondesign.com @jessica_cinnamon_design

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DESIGNERS KNOW ALL KINDS OF TECHNIQUES AND TRICKS WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING BEDROOMS LOOK BIGGER. THESE BEDROOM DESIGN SECRETS FOOL THE EYE INTO MAKING A ROOM APPEAR MORE SPACIOUS THAN IT ACTUALLY IS AND ALL IT REQUIRES IS MAKING SMART, CREATIVE CHOICES INVOLVING FURNITURE PLACEMENT, LIGHTING, AND A FEW OTHER IMPORTANT DESIGN DECISIONS. The bedroom, in particular, can really benefit from employing these simple bedroom design ideas to make it feel more expansive. By making a few adjustments to establish a greater sense of openness in your bedroom, you’ll create a space that has a more comfortable, restful vibe.

1 / LOSE THE CLUTTER Your master bedroom should feel like a cozy retreat, a place you want to go to at the end of the day. If it’s too cluttered with several small pieces of furniture (besides your bed), it could be the reason your room feels small. Basically, if it doesn’t belong in the bedroom, take it out. Floor clutter and surface clutter on nightstands and dressers also contribute to your space feeling disorderly and cramped. Make an effort to keep small, loose items in your bedroom organized and hidden from view as much as possible.

2 / KEEP YOUR CORNERS OPEN It’s hard to discern the size of a room when you can’t see its corners. Your bedroom’s corners are not there to be filled. Resist the urge to stack books, plants, or items up against the walls in the corners. Remember, your room will look larger when its floor and wall space is more visible and there’s some empty space within it.

Since your bed is your focal point (it’s a BEDroom, after all), keep all necessary items close to it. If you have room for a chair, don’t line it up against a wall. Bring it in, angle it to the bed, and make it part of a grouping.

3 / ADD AN OVERSIZED AREA RUG If you have hardwood or hard surface floors already, add an oversized area rug. This helps to make the room feel bigger. Don’t just make the rug slightly larger than the bed, however. Make it occupy space at least 16″ to 18″ beyond the bed edge, all the way around. It’s amazing how adding some cozy texture to the floor can make the bedroom feel larger. ▹

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We’ve established that the bed should be the centre of attention in your room. If you’re someone who must have a TV in the bedroom, however, that can draw attention away from the bed. Add some strategically placed framed art around the TV to minimize any focus clashing. The framed art will help the TV to blend in with the wall, as opposed to dominating it.

Another of the bedroom design secrets for making spaces look bigger is to use reflective surfaces.

Mirrors can expand the room’s appearance and add some sparkle at the same time. A full-length mirror or smaller-sized mirror reflects both light and the view, which creates the appearance that a bedroom is more spacious than it actually is.

Mirrored bedside tables may not be for everyone, but they can also help add to the illusion of your bedroom having more space. Custom-made “floating” side tables also make a room feel bigger, simply by allowing the eye to see under the table.

5 / INSTALL HARDWOOD FLOOR DIAGONALLY One of the bedroom design secrets that also applies to other spaces is to rethink how your flooring is installed. Whether it’s hardwood flooring, tile, laminate, or stone, laying your flooring on a diagonal can make a room appear larger. Hardwood flooring installed diagonally in your bedroom fools the eye into thinking you’re in a bigger space. This happens because the pattern is not squared off with the room’s walls.

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7 / FIND THE RIGHT LIGHTING Consider hanging lamps over the bedside tables.

This keeps the table surface free but still brings the light down to eye level. Add dimmers so they can be adjusted according to the needs of the room. We’re also seeing more modern, extendable wall lamps and sconces used by the bedside.

They’re great for task lighting and reading.

YOUR MASTER BEDROOM SHOULD FEEL LIKE A COZY RETREAT, A PLACE YOU WANT TO GO TO AT THE END OF THE DAY.

8 / USE THE RIGHT BEDDING & PILLOWS Nothing makes a bedroom look smaller than skimpy bedding and pillows on a bed. For king-sized beds, two super-king Euro pillows will fit better than three regular euro pillows. Two super-kings will fit properly, will offer great support for reading or lounging, and will stay in place.

9 / DR APERY CAN MAKE IT OR BREAK IT The last of our bedroom design secrets involves choosing the right drapery. Drapery should be hung from the ceiling to the floor. Short curtains tend to disrupt the flow of a whole space when your eyes move around the room. To make your drapery look fuller, add heavy blackout lining, rather than cotton.

Whether you’re making changes big or small, using some of these bedroom design secrets can benefit even a small room so that it looks more expansive (and expensive).

JANE LOCKHART is an interior design professional, speaker, author, and television host of Colour Confidential. janelockhart.com

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RECIPE

Tasty

STEAK + ALE MUSHROOM PIE

PUB RECIPES TO RECREATE

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 2.5 hrs | Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS • 1.5 pounds bottom round beef, trimmed and cut into small chunks • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided • 1 tsp vegetable oil • 2 carrots, peeled and roughly cut

AT HOME

• 1 large onion, chopped coarsely • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 package button or cremini mushrooms • 12 ounces brown or red ale beer • 2 tsp liquid beef bouillon or 2 beef bouillon cubes • 1/2 cup boiling water • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 3-4 whole sprigs of fresh thyme • Several pieces of whole fresh parsley, stems included • 1 large bay leaf • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 box ready-made frozen puff pastry, thawed

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DIRECTIONS STEP ONE: In a frying pan over medium-high heat, sweat

onions and garlic until transparent. Add in mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

STEP T WO: Place a large stewing pot on the stove over medium-

high heat. Toss the beef in 2 tablespoons flour and season with salt and pepper. Once the stew pot is hot, add oil to coat the bottom surface. Add in beef, but only enough so there is room for each piece to properly sear. Shake the pot occasionally and the cubes will come undone as they finish searing. Don’t force it as it will tear the meat. Continue to sear remaining pieces of beef. Once completed, remove meat from pot and reduce heat.

STEP THREE: In a heat-safe container, pour in liquid bouillon

and remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Stir. Mix in boiling water and stir until incorporated and dissolved.

STEP FOUR: In the same pot where you seared the beef, add

liquid bouillon mixture and Worcestershire sauce. Skim the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze and get up all that goodness left over from searing the meat.

RECIPE TIP : While you can make and eat the stew filling the

same day, the flavours will be more concentrated and delicious if you refrigerate overnight. It’s worth the wait for best results!

STEP FIVE: Toss meat back into stewing pot along with sweated

vegetables. Pour in ale. Give a good stir and add in fresh herbs, submerging them. Remove from heat, cover pot with a lid and place in oven at 325°F (162°C) for 90 minutes.

STEP SIX: Remove from oven, allow to rest and completely

cool. Remove thyme sprigs, parsley and bay leaf and discard.

Refrigerate overnight for best results.

STEP SEVEN: Once ready to bake, transfer stew mixture into a

casserole dish or individual ramekins for single serve. Carefully place thawed puff pastry over top, leaving an inch hanging over.

Press and seal pastry to the side of the dish. Apply egg wash for shine if you desire.

STEP EIGHT: Bake at 375° F (190°C) for 40 to 45 minutes or until puff pastry is golden brown and filling is warmed through.

STEP NINE: Remove from oven and allow to rest before cutting. newscanada.com

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