The Home News Burlington - MAY 2017

ISSUE 05 • 2017

Burlington, Carlisle, Flamborough, Kilbride, Waterdown & Areas

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IN THE HEART OF CARLISLE! UPDATED •3 bedroom, 2 bath 1.5 storey • 83ʼ x 155ʼ private

520’ PARK LOT SETTING • Approx 1,300 sq ft + lower level rec

bath open concept 2 storey • Unfinished lower level with workshop • Hardwood, crown, granite ++ • Steps to downtown

setting • Recently finished master with ensuite on upper level & lower level rec room • Detached 2 car garage with hydro

room with fireplace • 2 bedrooms, den, 2 baths • Renovated kitchen & baths • Re-shingled, replaced windows • Steps to downtown

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kitchen • 1,778 sq ft + unfinished lower level • 9ʼ ceilings, hardwood, fenced, landscaped • Close to all amenities

pool • 2,218 sq ft + finished lower level • Upgrades include hardwood, crown, replaced furnace, A/C, windows, re-shingled ++

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13.86 ACRES located at the north east corner of Centre Road and 11th Concession East. Century home. Numerous improvements including plumbing, wiring, replaced kitchen and bathroom. Shingles and furnace. Could be a great little hobby farm or build your dream home. Garage/ workshop and bank barn. Just north of the Village of Carlisle with quick access to major commuting routes. $ 888,000 www.brazeauteam.com

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You can use regular pesto or I use store bought no-cheese, no-nut pesto from my favourite local pasta shop. Try to get the “fresh” pesto from the refrigerated section rather than the pesto in the jar on the shelf, it is much better! This dinner comes together in well under 1-hour.

SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS FOR THE TURKEY BALLS

• 1 pound ground turkey* • 2/3 cup bread crumbs • 1/2 cup store bought pesto or homemade • 1 tsp kosher salt • Plenty of freshly ground pepper • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil FOR THE SAUCE

• 2 large cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, pesto, salt and pepper. Add the turkey and mix well. Prepare a parchment-lined tray. Roll the mixture into 1” balls. You should have about 25-30 balls.

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Brown the meatballs all over for about 8-10 minutes, transfer to a clean surface (I use a plate).

• Add the garlic to the same pan, cook for 30 seconds, add the tomatoes, crush the larger pieces, add the salt, pepper and sugar and let bubble over medium high heat for 5-8 minutes. Add the turkey balls back into the pan, cover, turn heat to low and cook for another 5-10 minutes.

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to boil, add 1tbsp salt, and boil the noodles according to package direction, keeping them al-dente. Reserve 1-cup of pasta water and then drain the noodles, put the pasta back into the pasta pot and add the sauce to the pasta. Add the pasta water a small amount at a time if needed to finish cooking the pasta or to thin the sauce (you may not need it). DELICIOUSDISH

• 12 oz spaghetti noodles**

* Don’t use white meat turkey, use the regular ground turkey.

• 1 (28 ounce) can of San Marzano tomatoes, crushed with your hands • 1 tsp kosher salt • Plenty of freshly ground pepper

• 6 basil leaves, shredded, optional • Grated parmesan reggiano, optional • Red chili flakes, optional

** 12oz or 340gm is 3/4 of a bag of pasta. I don’t use the whole bag because, the ratio of meatballs to pasta is perfect and 12oz serves 4 perfectly!

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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING - ORCHARD COMMUNITY!

COUNTRY LIVING!

BRIGHT END UNIT TOWNHOUSE

PRIVATE 1.2 ACRES

Quality workmanship. Desirable crescent & premium lot backing on to parkette. Professional landscaping requires minimal maintenance. Completely renovated.

Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, gorgeous baths with heated floors (2nd level), large bedrooms, custom closets, crown moulding & upgraded trim throughout. Finished basement with bar.

Extra large lot with good possibility for severance with zoning change. Beautifully updated with open floor plan, exposed beams & hardware, large living room open to kitchen, rustic updates, 2nd floor master with catwalk, large 4 piece bath with jacuzzi tub, gas heating (2012), detached heated 2 car garage.

Irregularly shaped, oversized lot! Open floor plan with 9ʼ ceilings, hardwood & staircase. Kitchen with granite, S/S appliances, walkout to yard & open to family room. Main floor living room & dining room combo. 3 spacious bedrooms. Master with walk-in closet & ensuite. Basement is beautifully finished.

Lots of parking – 4 cars in private drive PLUS detached double car garage. Freshly painted. Beautifully landscaped.

Completely transformed 4 level back at end of a dead end street. Kitchen with S/S appliances, granite, pretty backsplash and ceramic heated floor. Gorgeous bathroom. All new trim & hardwood on 2nd level. Tons of updates! 5 large perennial beds, 80ʼ x 80ʼ fenced in area next to house, chicken coop and 2 sheds.

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$699,000

$898,000

$724,900

STUNNING BURLINGTON BUNGALOW

BEAUTIFUL LOT

CUSTOM AND VERY WELL BUILT

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS

2+1 bedrooms. Prime core location. Completely updated in & out. Stunning family room addition with vaulted ceilings & windows on 3 sides. Eat-in kitchen with granite, SS appliances & breakfast nook. Formal living & dining rooms. Hardwood & slate floors on main. Finished lower level. 3 gas fireplaces. Beautifully landscaped. Rear yard features patio, pergola & hot tub. Roof re-shingled 2012.

Well cared for home with a gorgeous backyard.

3+1 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms. Main floor has hardwood throughout and needs some updating. Furnace, CAC, tankless water heater 2012, roof 2013. Great neighbourhood close to all amenities.

Extremely well built quality custom home on a gorgeous, private, approximately 1 acre country lot mere minutes from town and major commuter arteries. Home boasts large principal rooms, neutral modern decor and floor plan. Private master with luxurious ensuite.

Quartz counters in open gourmet kitchen with large centre island and pantry open to family room. Wired for audio, high basement roughed in radiant heat. Quality workmanship evident throughout.

Legal non-conforming duplex. Both units are updated & offer neutral decor, eat-in kitchens, family rooms, 2 bedrooms, 4 piece baths & in-suite laundry. Main floor unit takes advantage of the basement space with a large rec room with gas fireplace, bedroom & storage.

Oversized detached garage. Large double driveway provides ample parking. (Current income $2,950/mth).

$1,199,000

$599,900

$1,449,000

$749,900

MILLCROFT BEAUTY

IDEAL COUNTRY SETTING

PRIVATE RETREAT - 30 ACRES

BEAUTIFUL 2,647 SQ FT HOME

Monarch built 2,725 sq ft. Sunken living room with cathedral ceiling. Huge kitchen with island is open to spacious family room with 2 storey vaulted ceiling. Large master with ensuite. 2 more bedrooms plus 4th room designed as a library with cathedral ceiling. Established neighbhourhood.

Shingles (2012).

Fronting & backing onto farmerʼs fields & so close to town! Lovely 4 level sidesplit (3+2 bedrooms). Recent ceramic flooring in wide-open foyer. Great family home with many nice updates. Updated kitchen boasts granite & higher-end S/S appliances. Deck with pergola & bar/BBQ (natural gas) area, shed & little pond. Main bath recently renovated. Extensive hardwood & crown moulding.

Meadows, ponds & forest. Breathtaking views & private setting. 14 acres of managed forest, 14 acres of conservation land & 2 acres of land where the 3,661 sq ft home sits. 10 minutes from amenities & minutes to the 401 & 403. Work on all your hobbies in the 16 x 20 work shed.

Fabulous location. Large welcoming foyer, hardwood floors in living & dining rooms, bright eat-in kitchen with island & granite. All bedrooms are generous in size. Master features a dreamy ensuite with double vanity, soaker tub & glass enclosed shower.

Professionally landscaped yard (completed in 2016) with patio perfect & natural gas hookup for BBQ.

$1,199,900

$749,000

$1,199,000

$874,900

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THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!

AMAZING UPDATED HOME

A MUST SEE!

3 bedroom, 1 full + 2 half bath. 7,500 sq ft pie-shaped lot with above ground pool, hot tub, gazebo & large deck. Easy access to Highways 401 & 407. Upgraded with newer windows, roof, frnace, exterior doors & granite counters in kitchen & baths. Eat-in kitchen opened to living area. Master suite with walk through closet to 2 piece ensuite & built-in wardrobe. Lower level with hobby room & rec room.

On rarely available street. Bright family home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, an updated kitchen & finished basement. Perfect for entertaining & spending time with loved ones. Walking distance to the lake, marina, Bronte village, trails & schools.

Minutes to QEW & Bronte GO. Pride of ownership throughout!

Gorgeous 3 bedroom freehold on the mountain.

End unit, one of very few in the complex with double car garage. These donʼt come up often!

Hardwood flroos, living room, family room & finished lower level with walkout. Private yard.

2462 sq ft. Main floor master & updated 3 piece ensuite. Hardwood floors, formal living room, dining room, family room with gas fireplace & eat-in kitchen with gas fireplace. 3 additional bedrooms on upper level with 5 piece bath. Professionally finished rec room. Additional updates: shingles, 2nd level windows, stucco façade & concrete driveway.

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BRANT HILLS!

Immaculate 3 bedroom home. Cozy and bright eat-in-kitchen with patio doors out to a newer deck & fully fenced yard. Lower level is finished with a good sized rec room, office & 3 piece bath. Newer hardwood in living/dining room & throughout 2nd floor. All baths have been tastefully updated.

Nice 4 bedroom home. Traditional family floor plan with nice sized bedrooms. Roof (2016), built-in dishwasher & OTR microwave. 3 season sunroom leads to back deck with gazebo. Double garage & main floor laundry. Lots of potential here!

Steps to the Bruce Trail. Custom built. Quality finishingʼs throughout! Grand foyer with 13ʼ, hand-troweled ceilings & crown moulding. Formal dining room, large kitchen with granite, side-by-side fridge/freezer & gas stove. Lovely views from eating area. Hardwood & California shutters. Newer gas fireplace. Finished basement with “rough-in” for kitchen. Cedar deck, inground sprinkler system & professionally landscaped.

Fabulous mature treed approx. 1/2 acre lot. Home is in very good shape with extensive hardwood flooring, fresh paint, upgraded windows, good size rooms and great views. Ideal as is, suitable for expansion and prime location for a new build.

$499,900

$865,000

$1,299,900

$749,900

QUIET KILBRIDE VILLAGE

10+ UPDATED HOME

A WOW BUNGALOFT!

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY

Lovely 1.75 acres. The Kilbride Creek, a tributary of Bronte Creek runs through the property.

Opportunity here to live simply in a well-cared for bungalow with single car garage or renovate, add/on or build your dream home. Pride of ownership! Been in the same family for over 50 years.

On a beautiful quiet court with views of the escarpment. Kitchen with breakfast bar, granite & newer S/S appliances. Finished solarium with decorative wall fireplace. No carpets, bamboo flooring in living room & bedrooms, ceramic, & nice laminate in basemnet. 2017 CAC. Large lot. Some grading & sod to be completed in the backyard (weather permitting).

Rare find and stunning. Kitchen with gorgeous finishes, lots of cabinets, pantry, granite, built-in Dacor appliances and 6 burner gas stove. Upstairs is a perfect retreat area or for a teenager. Main floor bath has an oversized shower. 4 piece ensuite with marble countertops and flooring. Close to shops, schools and highways.

Solid brick 2 storey home with parking for 3 cars in the rear alley. 4 separate units with their own hydro meters. Great access to downtown.

$939,900

$449,000

$899,900

$799,000

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EXECUTIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD

3530 LAKESHORE ROAD • Burlington

8 RIDGEVALLEY CRESCENT • Toronto

Incredible South Lakeshore home with lake views and a huge lot, located in sought after Roseland community. Full interior & exterior reno. Includes professionally landscaped yard, 18’ x 36’ pool with pool house, 8 zone sprinklers and patterned concrete driveway. Interior, fully renovated with 3 heated floor baths, 4 large beds including 18’ run custom closets. Beautifully done bathrooms, custom kitchen, crown moulding, new woodwork throughout and hardware plus a fully finished basement with great storage, a cold room, and a custom bar. Must see to truly appreciate the quality of this well cared for home. $2,267,000

Private Oasis in the city! A 6,000 square foot custom designed family home backing onto the prestigious St. George’s Golf and Country Club in the exclusive Kingsway/Edenbridge community.

The spectacular, tiered backyard is Muskoka-like with its many levels of wonderfully landscaped sitting areas, all culminating in a glorious salt water pool. COMING SOON

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HOW TO GET YOUR KIDS

Out of the House

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Here, garden guru FRANK FERRAGINE, aka Frankie Flowers, shares his tested and true techniques to get your kids in the garden.

G IVE TH EM A P LOT O F E D I B LE S “Letting the kids pick out and maintain edible plants or grow them from seed in their own plot will help foster ownership in the garden.”

Your backyard garden can be a fantastic source of delicious edibles like tomatoes, carrots and berries. “If you're looking for something that will really get the kids and their tastebuds excited, the geniuses at President's Choice have put together a strawberry trio that contains framberries, pineberries and seaburst strawberries.”

G IVE TH EM TH E I R OWN TOO L S “Their own set of tools will make them feel more grown up and more responsible.”

“A watering can, trowel, gloves and kneeling pad may be all it takes to get your son or daughter in the garden with you,” claims Frankie. >>>

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C R E ATE A M I N IATU R E GAR D E N “Hanging baskets are a great choice for smaller spaces, and the bright colours that are trendy this year will captivate your kids.”

Condo or apartment living shouldn't keep your kids from learning about gardening. “PC Garden Centres have tons of fun planters and colourful pots for the balcony. Planting some microgreens or seasonal flowers in them is a wonderful way to teach your young ones about planting and watering,” says Frankie.

G E T CO N N EC TE D “Kids love taking photos, so why not give your little ones an assignment to take some gardening photos to share with you or their friends?”

For younger generations who engage each other on social media, showing them gardening has its place online can go a long way.

“It's likely to spark more interest in the work you're doing out there and you'll make some memories to last a lifetime.” THN www.newscanada.com

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PARADISE ON THE LAKE This 4 bedroom estate has tremendous potential with 125’ of waterfront spanning over one acre with a depth of 390 ft. A magnificent waterfront residence with floor-to-ceiling windows is a haven for gazing at extensive water views from multiple vantage points. Family room boasts expansive windows, gorgeous built-in cabinetry, hardwood floors. The divine master suite presents a walkout to balcony with picturesque views. Upper level houses a separate nanny or in-law suite with separate entrance and updated 4 piece bathroom. Fully finished lower level with recr room, theatre room, wine cellar, pub-style room and walkout. Lakefront backyard oasis with inground pool, flagstone patio and professional landscaping.

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ROCCA SISTERS & ASSOCIATES SALES REPRESENTATIVES: Peter Anelli-Rocca, Bonnie and Jesse Glen, Daniel Bozuk, Jeanne Hoey, Ryan Davison, Marty Staz, Ron Boyko, Ian Mccaig, Mike Stajduhar, Amy Bray, Jason Kobak, Paula Dissegna, Justin Podmoroff, Jennifer Watson, Sabrina McCaig

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Fantastic Investment Property $789,000 This 4 bedroom, two

Entertainer’s Dream $949,999 4 + 1 bedroom, 4

Totally Renovated! $999,900 3+1 bedroom home

Million Dollar Views! $1,195,000 Rare opportunity to live

Huge Lot, Fantastic Location $1,195,000 Rare find in one of

storey is situated on a large L-shaped lot. Ideally located within walking distance to parks & downtown Burlington. Great in-law suite potential with separate entrance to basement.

bathroom home situated on a fantastic 65’ x 120’ lot. Updated from top to bottom. Fully finished lower level. On-ground pool, deck, custom lightning & mature trees.

on a desirable street, located just steps to trendy downtown shopping & lakefront pier. New modern bathrooms & custom kitchen. Fully finished lower level.

on the edge of the breathtaking, scenic escarpment! Surround yourself with nature’s beautiful mature trees on large property that leaves buyer with so much potential! Renovate, add to existing home or build dream home!

Burlington’s most sought after areas. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached home has tremendous potential! Within walking distance of the lake and downtown Burlington.

Millcroft Stunner $1,279,500 Sought after South

Corner Lot in Tyandaga $1,495,000 Beautifully upgraded,

Country Living Close to the City $1,599,000 Fabulous 2 acre

Exceptional Vistas! $1,649,999 4 bedroom custom

Rare Lot on Lakeshore Road $1,695,000 Fabulous building lot

Millcroft 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom ideally situated on a quiet crescent. Well-built family home loaded with exceptional finishes including elegant mouldings, beautiful hardwood floors. Finished lower level.

from top to bottom! Spacious four bedroom home in Tyandaga’s executive Winterberry Estates. Hardwood floors throughout main level. Stunning, open-concept kitchen. Rear yard has inground pool.

property within minutes of city, shopping, highways and the GO Trains.

Enjoy this updated home with finished basement and tons of natural light. A nature lovers dream come true.

built home, graced by a Marley tile roof, a charming balcony off the upstairs & plenty of windows, is a haven for gazing at the pristine lake views from multiple vantage points. Triple car garage with 9 foot doors.

available over half an acre on prestigious Lakeshore Road. This irregular lot will accommodate a home 80 feet wide. Rare find in a much-desired area of Burlington.

Plans are available for 5,000 sq ft home.

Luxurious Living $1,999,900 Modern custom

New, To Be Built Modern Home Office/Retail Opportunity $2,195,000 Located on one $2,299,000 Rare business

Four + One In-Law Suite $2,500,000 Exceptional home

Paradise on the Lake! $6,999,999.99 This 4 bedroom

home approx 3,200 sq ft plus basement.

Stunning open concept design. An entertainer’s dream. Unparalleled Chef’s kitchen. Awe-inspiring vistas, tranquil surroundings.

of the highest elevations in Burlington, this new to be built home features soaring vistas of Lake Ontario & Toronto. Visit 1276dundas.com for more info.

in Tyandaga that’s perfect for entertaining!

Highlights include hardwood floors, floorto-ceiling windows, double-sided gas fireplace. Backyard oasis with in-ground saltwater pool.

estate has tremendous potential with 125’ of waterfront spanning over one acre. A magnificent waterfront residence with floor- to-ceiling windows offers fantastic vistas. Lakefront backyard oasis with inground pool, flagstone patio.

opportunity in downtown Burlington's BIA's most sought after street; Brant Street. Newly constructed, modern 2 storey detached office complex just minutes from everything. High traffic, high visual, mixed use zoning.

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