The Home News Davisville, Leaside and Moore Park - January 2017

PREMIER ISSUE • 2017

Davisville, Leaside, Moore Park

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Sarah Underhill Sales Representative

647.296.5647

sarahunderhill.com For more details on this cover home refer to Page 10

ENTER TO WIN LEAFS TICKETS PG.11 • CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BLACK BEAN CHILI PG.12

I’m not number One

YOU ARE!

WHat people are saying about Sheree...

“When we decided to move to a new property within our community we called a few of the Leaside real estate experts. After our initial meeting with Sheree, we knew she was the one that we wanted to to buy and sell with. She has tremendous knowledge of the market and she gave us great advice on all aspects of the purchase of our new home and sale of our current home. She was always available for any questions and had a great team behind her that we trusted. We would recommend Sheree without hesitation and would use her again.”

- Drew & Vanessa

As a Realtor® specializing in our neighbourhood, I often ask my Sellers & Buyers, what is most important to them when selecting a Realtor®... and across the board they say: Someone who...

- will look out for our best interests - we can trust - will be available to us and provide outstanding service - has experience and who is a great negotiator For almost 20 years representing Sellers & Buyers in our neighbourhood I am proud and confident to say, that I have built my business on delivering all of the above to my clients. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your Real Estate needs. Call me for a complimentary and confidential evaluation of your home & to discuss how to prepare your home for sale this spring. Remember, spring market starts now!

SHEREE CERQUA SALES REPRESENTATIVE 416 275 5224 direct 416 487 5131 office

sheree@shereecerqua.com Ultimate Realty Inc., Brokerage Independently owned and operated

Not intended to solicit properties currently or in the process of selling with another brokerage.

WHY ME? I have been selling real estate in Toronto since 2003 and without a doubt I have found my calling. When you love what you do, it isn't work. There are so many aspects to selling real estate that I love but first and foremost, it is my clients. I am a people person and love the personal interaction and connections that I form with my clients. It is so much more rewarding than a SOLD sign.

When assisting buyers, there is absolutely nothing more rewarding than helping them find their dream home. And when I assist sellers, the reward comes in being able to achieve a profit for them they never thought possible. I believe that a home is where you live, love and grow and I will not let you make a bad decision. It's too important. I have put together a team of professionals that work along side me in order to achieve this. I strive to make the process of buying and/or selling a home as stress-free for you as possible.

I believe strongly in charity work and giving back to the community and I put almost all of my fundraising energy in to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. I also donate a portion of every sale to the Children's Miracle Network and am a major sponsor at my two daughters' school.

I believe that if you do the job right, if you do it with passion and integrity, your clients will be thrilled and that is the best advertisement of all. I have earned a spot in the top 1% of all RE/MAX Realtors in Canada based almost solely on referrals and word of mouth. There is no greater compliment or honour than clients referring me to their family and friends. I am grateful for the trust and respect.

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Fast & Easy Weekday

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JUST SOLD

JUST LISTED & SOLD

210 GLENGARRY AVENUE

Stunning brand new custom build in high demand Bedford Park neighbourhood. Exquisite finishes and attention to detail. Located on quiet cul-de-sac on a 28’ x 106’ lot.

Offered At: $2,399,000 Sold For: $2,245,000

70 MANOR ROAD EAST

Oversized 3 storey semi on quiet dead end street in popular Davisville Village.

Original woodwork and stained glass features. Updated mechanicals.

Private driveway.

Offered At: $1,195,00 Sold For: $1,358,000

9 THURLOE AVENUE

Stunning brand new semi-detached by Shram Homes in high demand Davisville Village.

The finest in quality finishings. Elevator, 3 car underground parking.

Offered At: $2,899,00 Sold For: $2,750,000

Other units available, call Karen for more details.

JUST LISTED 192 BANFF ROAD

JUST SOLD

Beautiful custom built 4 bedroom home in sought after Davisville Village. Situated on an oversized pie-shaped lot with a rarely available double car garage.

B R O K E R DIRECT:

416.999.8837

KGURLAND@TREBNET.COM | WWW.KARENGURLAND.COM RECIPIENT OF CHAIRMAN’S AWARD 2015 MEMBER OF

CHARIMAN’S CLUB 2015

FOR SALES ACHIEVEMENT

Offered At: $3,195,000 SOLD CONDITIONALLY

Smart Home Security System by Honeywell

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Homes are smarter, safer, more programmable and more energy efficient today, with capabilities to seamlessly connect us 24/7. From kitchen appliances that text you when you're low on milk and offer recipe suggestions based on what's in your fridge to ecoefficient monitoring devices that you can access from half way across the world, the latest smart home tech is making our futuristic dreams come true.

Here are some beautifully designed home technologies bringing us one-step closer to a fully integrated life:

LIVING LIGHTING Gone are the days of stubbing your toe on furniture legs as you stumble to flick on the lights. New lighting options can now be controlled before you even enter the room and home, offering automatic access from most hand-held devices. There are now many beautiful compatible lighting solutions in the market featuring this wireless technology.

INTUITIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY An energy-efficient home is cool for so many reasons - cost savings being number one. Efficient appliances are not new, but intuitive ones are. Using programmable thermostats such as NEST that can be remotely adjusted and controlled by a button or simple voice command, creating a home that caters to your lifestyle is easy. There are also televisions, blinds, vacuum cleaners and coffee machines that can intuitively adjust their energy spending based on your habits. >>>

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SAFE AND SOUND Probably the area where smart technology is making the most advancements, integrated security helps us sleep a little sounder at night. From automatic smart locks to security cameras you can access anywhere on the planet to technology that lets you create virtual keys for unexpected house guests, feeling in control of your safety at home has never been simpler. Taking home security a step further, homeowners and companies are even looking at ways to create their own virtual private networks to beat potential hackers.

SMARTER LIVING Moving towards truly intuitive living, the next generation of smart homes will continue to take us one step closer to a handsfree world, with products that recognize our changing schedules.

Think beyond voice-activated appliances to a home that senses your proximity and prepares your space before you even enter the door, sets your home to “sleep mode” as soon as you close your eyes at night or when you leave in the morning, and has a coffee machine that brews a stronger cup of coffee after you've had a late night out.

For more information on how you can integrate technology in the design of your space, check out the National Home Show on March 10 to19 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place or visit nationalhomeshow.com. THN www.newscanada.com

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Sold Over Asking 4 G L E N B R A E AV E N U E , T O R O N T O

This stylish 2 bedroom semi on one of North Leaside’s best & quietest streets boasts a beautifully renovated, open concept kitchen, two good sized bedrooms with lots of closet space, a finished basement with 3 pc bath, loads of storage, a sunny, deep west facing lot, a new garden shed and detached garage & 2 car parking.

Fantastic entry way into one of the most coveted areas in the city. Steps to amazing schools, shops, conveniences and new LRT!

SARAH UNDERHILL SAL ES

R EPR ES ENTAT I V E

647.296.5647 sarah@sarahunderhill.com

sarahunderhill.com See Sarah Underhill’s ad on PAGE 3

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deliciousdish recipe

FAST and EASY

WEEKDAY

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Chili

BLACK BEAN

This chili is perfect for a fast weeknight meal.

It comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s full of protein and no added fat!

For vegetarians you can replace the chicken with a 1-2 lbs of extra firm tofu.

If you want to make this a super healthy complete meal, serve it with some quinoa on the side.

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CAROLYN COHEN BA, BScOT Founder/Chef/Recipe Developer

DELICIOUSDISH Cooking School specializes in Whole Food Home

Cooking, Meal Panning, Recipe Developing and Healthy Eating.

D: 416.200.3522 E: deliciousdish@rogers.com #CookAtHome

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN and BLACK BEAN CHILI SERVES: 4 to 6 NOTE: Freezes well. If you want it a little thinner, add a little more water.

DIRECTIONS • In a large heavy bottomed pot, brown chicken, add about ½ tsp salt. Using a wooden spoon, break up the meat as you brown it. Brown until it is no longer pink - about 5 minutes.

• In the meantime, in a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes, chipotle chilies and half the black beans.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lbs Ground Chicken (or 1-2 lbs of extra firm tofu - for vegetarian version) • 3 Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed • One 14 oz Can of Tomatoes, chopped or half 28 oz can • 1-2 small Chipotle Chilies from the can with the adobo sauce • Half Red Onion, finely chopped

• Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pot to a bowl (leaving the oil behind).

• 1 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder

• Add the red onion to the pot and a little more salt and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the chili powder and cumin, toast for 30 seconds or so.

• Kosher Salt

• Add the contents of the blender, to the pot. Put 1 cup water in the dirty blender, swish it around and add that water to the pot. Add the remaining black beans (the ones left whole) and the cooked chicken to the pot.

• Cook for about 10-15 minutes.

• Serve with a squeeze of lime, minced red onion, avocado, cilantro and tortillas (and shredded cheese if you like). THN

• 2 tsp Ground Cumin

G ARNIS H & TO S E RVE Tortilla Chips. Finley chopped Red Onion.

Cilantro. Limes. Ripe Avocado, diced.

Freshly Ground Pepper. Shredded Cheese.

Cooked Quinoa.

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R E A L E S TAT E LT D. , B R O K E R AG E

T W O

F O R T Y

N I N E

DUNVEGAN ROAD

Quintessential Forest Hill classic on one of the most sought after addresses. 249 DUNVEGAN ROAD has been masterfully upgraded and expanded making it the ideal family home. Offering 5,970 square feet above grade on 3 levels with 6+1 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Recently added 2nd floor family room addition. Iripina kitchen for the true chef/entertainer.

Enjoy the completely private outdoor oasis designed by landscape architect Ron Holbrook, with salt water pool. A true Forest Hill showpiece. $5,400,000

AARON GONSENHAUSER S A L E S R E P R E S E N TAT I V E

CHAIRMAN’S CLUB AWARD WINNER DIRECT: 647.201.8033 OFFICE: 416.441.2888 EXT.312 A.GONSENHAUSER@GMAIL.COM AARONGONSENHAUSER.COM

ALEX NISENKER

S A L E S R E P R E S E N TAT I V E

DIRECT: 647.448.2673 OFFICE: 416.441.2888 EXT.512 ALEX.NISENKER@GMAIL.COM HARVEYKALLES.COM

Ranked #1, Harvey Kalles Real Estate (Bloor West office 2016) Ranked #2, Harvey Kalles Real Estate company-wide (2016) 44 LELAND AVENUE $2,780,000 EX LI CL ST U S I N IV G E

NORSEMANHEIGHTS-SUNNYLEA www.TransitionalModern.com

Exceptional brand new detached Transitional Modern masterpiece in prime destination community! Perfectly situated near Pearson Airport, St Georges Golf Club, Kingsway Village, Sherway Gardens and 15 minutes to downtown Toronto! 4+1 bedroom, 6 bathroom custom home built by award-winning Leprevo Homes. Open concept main level great room featuring large chef’s kitchen, wine cellar and family room, finished lower level with walkout to backyard, 55 x 115’ fully landscaped lot with linear inground pool!

Premium features including limestone exterior finish, 2 car garage, engineered hardwood flooring, Wolf and SubZero appliances, 4,000+ square foot of finished space!

Offered exclusively to the most discerning buyer. Exceptional value in destination West Toronto community! Majestic residence built to exacting details.

18 Raymar Place OAKVILLE WATERFRONT

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84 North Drive EdENBRIdGE / ETOBICOKE

65 Brule Gardens SWANSEA / BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

119 Strathallan Avenue LYTTON PARK / CENTRAL TORONTO

1 Old Mill Drive suite 1021 BLOOR WEST / OLd mILL

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35 Balmuto Street suite 4501 ROSEdALE / YORKVILLE

41 Old Forest Hill Road FOREST HILL VILLAGE

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41 Daneswood Road LAWRENCE PARK

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Thank you to all of my dear Clients and associate Realtors for an incredible 2016 - Best Wishes in 2017 to everyone!!!

Here is a brief selection of homes and condos listed and sold by myself in 2016 .. Fluent in all Prime Communities … :)

290 Adelaide Penthouse KING WEST

www.DavidOey.com - virtual tours, photography, filming, features and more 41 Old Forest Hill Road FOREST HILL VILLAGE 84 North Drive EdENBRIdGE / ETOBICOKE direct: 416 908 9800 Email: david@davidOey.com

188 Macpherson Avenue TORONTO CENTRE / ROSEdALE

*Represented Buyer