The Home News Magazine AURORA - JUNE 2016

ISSUE 06 • 2016

Aurora, Newmarket South, King City, Ballantrae, Nobleton, Schomberg & Whitchurch-Stouffville

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Anita Kotsovos Real Estate Sales Representative

905.898.1211

AnitaKotsovos.com For more details on this cover home refer to Page 14

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Simply awesome Fifthshire R2000 steel frame 3 + 2 bedroom executive bungalow on approx 1 acre lot with 6 car garage!

Gorgeous 9 ft + 10 ft coffered ceilings, hardwood, large foyer, plus amazing finished basement with theatre room, custom bar, exercise room & more! Incredible landscaping & fantastic floorplan!

$1,500,000 CALLING ALL INVESTORS

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Prime land with possibility of future development plus solid home currently used as offices but can be residence too!

$1,500,000 WOODSPRING BEAUTY JUST LISTED

Beautiful “Waterton” model on highly desirable quiet street!

Enjoy the Cathedral Foyer, gleaming hardwood, large modern family sized kitchen with walkout to deck overlooking fully fenced south yard with shed! 3 spacious bedrooms & 3 baths, bright impeccably kept home with large windows & California shutters! Move in & enjoy!

$798,000 HOT SHARON PROPERTY WITH POOL!

Don’t miss this incredible 4 bedroom, 3 bath sidesplit with 2 car garage, 75 x 200 ft lot + inground pool! Beautiful modern open concept kitchen with granite & walkout to solarium! Spacious dining & living room with fireplace & large panormic windows! Large main floor family room & wonderful finished rec room with fireplace, all on nice quiet family friendly street!

$819,900

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JUST LISTED IN COPPER HILLS!

Very rare super premium lot siding onto beautiful ponds & backing on forest - WOW!!

Stunning approx 3,200 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with $$$$$$ spent on luxury upgrades!

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Luxurious Terra Brook 4 bedroom home approx 2732 sq ft, on extra deep 146’ lot backing onto forest! Beautiful décor & upgrades throughout, $$$ spent: hardwood, granite, 9 ft ceilings & wonderful finished walkout basement w/bright open concept rec room & custom bath! Rare lot, entertainer’s delight!

$1,148,000 INCREDIBLE RENOS ON ALMOST 1 ACRE!

Absolutely beautifully renovated 5 level sidesplit on huge treed lot in Holland Landing! Fantastic open concept kitchen with island, quality vinyl windows, gorgeous renovated baths, spacious family room with fireplace, huge finished modern rec room, plus 3.5 car garage! Just minutes to shops, schools & parks!

$799,900 SUPER SEMI DETACHED NEWMARKET HOME!

Excellent spacious 3 bedroom semi with single car garage and sunny west facing fenced back yard! Great floorplan has separate dining and living rooms with fireplace, plus large eat-in kitchen which walks out to garden! Walk to shopping, parks, schools and transit. Super convenient location.

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Welcome to Minto’s “Connoly”, stacked townhouse in the heart of Corso Italia! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit has an open concept kitchen, living & dining area. Upgrades include 9 ft smooth ceilings, all S/S appliances, granite counters, upgraded Moen high arc faucet, upgraded subway tile backsplash, upgraded bathroom tiles and upgraded berber carpet on the entry stairs. Private terrace off the master bedroom.

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any Canadians look forward to basking underneath the warm sun and enjoying delightful dips in the pool. Is it time to bring life back to your cabana, pool house or deck?

Here, Benjamin Moore's colour and design expert, Sharon Grech, offers tips on the perfect application of stain or paint:

PLAN YOUR ATTACK Painting a wood surface takes time and planning, so pay attention to all of the details. Is the wood old or new? Has it previously been stained? How much time do you have to complete the project? Don't overlook the important step of planning.

PICK THE RIGHT PRODUCT Working with high-quality stain and preparation products will make staining significantly easier.

“Pick a product that's easy to apply and will ENRICH and ENHANCE the grain of the wood surface,” says Grech.

“Quality stains will prevent mould and mildew growth, and will hide imperfections in the wood. My favourite stain is Arborcoat, which is better for long-term maintenance and is available in a variety of beautiful colours.”

DON'T SKIP THE PREP WORK Examine and evaluate the design features you want to update. “Look for things like rotted wood, mildew and old stain, all of which will play a factor in how the new stain will adhere,” says Grech. “If you do find any of these, be sure to use an appropriate product to return the wood to service, and always replace rotten wood.” >>>

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Once the surface has been properly examined and stripped if necessary, it's time to wash and sand: • Ideally, wash the surface with a pressure washer as it will remove most surface grime.

• Alternatively, use a commercial deck cleaning product and scrub with a deck brush, being sure to rinse clean.

• Allow 48 hours to dry.

• Once dry, sand the wood surface to remove any fuzzy grains. Be sure to wipe off the surface.

Choose a colour scheme: A poolside oasis screams colour, so pick shades that are bright and fun. “For the overall surface of a cabana or deck, keep the natural look of the wood by using a semi-transparent stain. Add colour by painting the ceiling inside the cabana in a vivid blue like Blue Lagoon 2054-40 and contrast the deck rails with a dark grey stain like Ashland Slate 1608,” suggests Grech. “Tie it all together with patterned cushions and colourful drinkware, perfect for poolside lounging.”

More information is available at www.benjaminmoore.ca. THN www.newscanada.com

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1129 SHERMAN BROCK CIRCLE, NEWMARKET

Copper Hills Beauty Very rare, super premium lot siding onto beautiful ponds & backing onto forest - WOW!! Stunning approx 3200 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home! $$$$$ Spent on luxurious upgrades! Custom stone/stucco facade, 9 ft ceilings, wonderful open concept floorplan & spectacular gourmet kitchen w/island & high end appliances & gorgeous quartz counters! Elegant dark hardwood on main floor & huge family room!

Spacious fenced yard w/no neighbours behind!

See Anita Kotsovosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ad on the INSIDE FRONT COVER for details on this and other great properties.

Weston Downs Opulent custom re-built estate home boasting 11,500 square feet on 3/4 acre lot.

Offered at $4,988,800 www.171BlackburnBlvd.com

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Architectural masterpiece boasting countless luxury upgrades on a private 3/4 acre lot

Offered at $3,350,000 www.107FlatbushAve.com

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Markham Upscale condo with granite counters and stainless steel appliances in the heart of Cathedraltown.

Offered at $298,800

Vaughan

Offered at $998,800

Daryl King

Sales Representative

$6,100,000

$3,388,000

MUSKOKA INSPIRED MANSION on 2.72 acres in “Fairfield Estates.” Spread over 3 levels this is a must have residence.

Indoor hockey rink. 3,000 square foot garage. Outdoor cabana. Infinity pool. 22ft ceilings. Wood beam accents. Quality craftsmanship and finishes.

LOCATED IN THE ENCLAVE OF “TEEFY” ESTATES this entertainers dream home has been renovated from top to bottom, both inside & out! Offering contemporary style living, a spacious open concept layout, enormous kitchen & a soaring 20ft high great room all overlooking the lush backyard oasis complete with a saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen & interlock patio.

$2,249,000

$2,000,000

$1,399,000

$899,000

RANCH STYLE BUNGALOW on approx 6 3/4 acres in King with barn.

Lot zoned agr./Farm (lower taxes). 3 bedrooms. Finished basement with separate entrance. Back/side yard is a private oasis overlooking a pond on property. Landscaping & patio along with hot tub & gazebo are great for entertaining. Oversized barn/storage area recently renovated.

IDYLLIC PRIVATE 9.55 ACRE ‘CAMERON LAKE’ RETREAT! Just in time for the warm weather, this custom bungalow features lots of room and amenities for all your family and friends. 270ft of prime waterfront. Minutes to Fenelon Falls. Inground pool.

Guest houses. Heated floors. Gourmet Kitchen. Must be seen!!!

$$$ RENOVATIONS TOP TO BOTTOM Home with breathtaking ravine view. Beautiful sun-filled south facing house.

Spectacular custom gourmet kitchen. Bright finished walkout basement with separate entrance & guest/in-law suites. Walk to school, priced to sell, shows like a model home!

FABULOUS WELL MAINTAINED 4 bedroom family home on a large, private fenced lot situated on a court in a desirable neighborhood! Bright & spacious layout. Lovely circular oak staircase, partially finished basement features an open concept rec room, wood stove, cold cellar & 2 add rooms Already framed out and ready for finishing! Very private backyard with large deck.

$638,000

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X2 CONDO BY GREAT GULF! 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom & two large balconies. 9 ft ceiling, huge floor to ceiling windows, beautiful city view! $$$ spent on upgrades! Hardwood floor throughout!

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Walk to subway, shopping and many great restaurants. Close to all amenities. Very bright with lots of windows, 4’ x 5’ balcony, modern kitchen with granite counter. Absolutely a great location in a high-end building.

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