The Home News ETOBICOKE - August 2015

ISSUE 08 • 2015

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This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Suzanne Senst Sales Representative, ABR

416.236.1871 Senst.ca

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage

For more details on this cover home refer to Page 18

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CUSTOM-BUILT MASTERPIECE ON SPECTACULAR 4.25 ACRE LOT! 4 BEDROOMS, EXQUISITE MASTER WITH ENSUITE, 2 FIREPLACES, 4 BATHROOMS, 3-CAR GARAGE, VAULTED CEILINGS. STEPS TO ROCKPORT AND MARINA. 3 KM TO THE U.S. BORDER. TRANQUILITY 10+++++

BEAUTIFUL 3-BED, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THE BORDER OF OAKVILLE. HUGE MASTER WITH ENSUITE. NEW HARDWOOD IN LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. FINISHED BASEMENT WITH REC ROOM AND OFFICE. * REPRESENTED BUYER

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PRINCESS ANNE MANOR LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE Premium 80’ x 140’ lot with private rear gardens. Complete renovation plus 2 level addition. Over 4,100 finished square feet of living space. Top-of-the-line finishes: Jatoba staircase, custom wood handrails, wainscoting, bamboo, stone and laminate flooring. Chef’s kitchen, granite countertop, large island with wet bar and seating. Butler’s servery with Ariston cappuccino maker. Professional series stainless appliances. Fabulous new 18’ x 38’ pool with automated control system, retractable invisible pool cover, stone clad spillover spa and fully wired cabana. Hard and soft landscaping (perennials and trees) with wrought iron fence. Automated accent lighting home, garden and pool. Inground sprinkler system. Interior and exterior sound systems. Wall-to-wall built-ins with 70” flat screen. Renovated bathrooms with in-floor heating. Garage for 3 cars, parking for 8 in driveway. Mudroom with walk-out to garage from main floor.

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Open concept main floor, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plus finished basement with fireplace. Luxurious finishes and high ceilings throughout.

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SOLD SWANSEA RESIDENCE

$899,000 Stunning, renovated 2,000 square foot luxury condominium residence with panoramic and breathtaking views of the lake, and park trails. 5 star amenities, shuttle bus.

$1,187,000 Great opportunity on the Humber River! Unique 3-level home on prestigious Riverside Drive with income potential from walkout lower level.

SOLD OVER ASKING PRIME HIGH PARK $999,000 Renovated, 3 self-contained units on large lot with private drive and triple garage.

Quick walk to High Park and subway. Turn-key opportunity!

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$599,900 Exclusive listing, charming bungalow on quiet street with landscaped gardens and finished basement. Backing onto golf course.

$1,490,000 Renovated Cape Cod on a country lot with pool. One of a kind, Muskoka-like setting, nestled amongst multi-million dollar homes.

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Extraordinary living with fine architecture and spectacular surroundings of the Humber River and historic Old Mill. 1,822 square foot penthouse floor plan with 10’ ceilings, luxury appointments and 2 terraces. Superb amenities.

98 Evans Avenue

$1,348,000 9 Lynngrove Avenue

Spectacular renovation from top to bottom with new full ceiling height basement in Bloor West Village! Exquisite chef’s kitchen open to dining, 3 bedrooms with gorgeous bathrooms, beautiful wired lower level and new double detached garage. Affordable luxury!

SOLD IN 7 DAYS

Deemed “architecturally significant” in the Kingsway. Thousands spent on restoration with highest quality fixtures and appliances.

Brand new double garage and gorgeous stone terraces with professional landscaping.

20 Riverview Gardens

SOLD IN 8 DAYS

Lovely Old Mill family home. Great character features. Many updates including finished recreation room with side door entry. Great value on premier street in sought-after neighbourhood.

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$2,575,000

Stunning Kingsway character home, spectacular setting and gardens!

Designer renovation and décor, 4 beds, 5 baths, entertainment size kitchen, generous principal rooms, secluded courtyard! Very charming, you will love!

A selection of exquisite new custom-built luxury homes catering to the highest standards in finishings! These will have everything your big heart desires and absolutely top quality everything!

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Walk to subway and shops. Priced from $3.2 to $3.8 million.

2,020 SF Luxury Waterfront Condo

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$1,259,000

Absolutely stunning suite in the Waterford Boutique Building! Spectacular and calming views of the lake, trees, park and city skyline! Fantastic living space, gorgeous contemporary Italian designed chef’s kitchen by Snaidero (over $150,000), top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances. Spacious deck, BBQ friendly for summer enjoyment. Perfect for entertaining!

30 Kingsway Crescent • $2,350,000 Spectacular 60’ x 140’ lot! Prime Kingsway Crescent location set in the loveliest section surrounded by beautiful mansions and towering trees! Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to build your dream home!

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SWANSEA - HIGH PARK - BWV

BWV - BLOOR & GLENDONWYNNE

PRINCESS MARGARET GARDENS

$589,000 Executive 3-bed, 2-bath townhome. Inside the courtyard location! Pot lights, hardwood and 9’ ceilings.

Gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, bar, s/s appliances, and walk-out to terrace. Master with 5pc ensuite and balcony walk-out. 2-car garage. Near lake, High Park and TTC. 15 minutes to downtown. www.117theQueensway98.com

Gorgeous 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on a cul-de-sac.

New designer kitchen with granite counters, new floors, stainless steel appliances. Renovated bathrooms. Fabulous finished basement with 11’ ceilings and walk-out to gorgeous multi-decks and serene yard.

$1,029,000 Newly rebuilt gorgeous 2-storey, 3-bed, 4-bath detached. Many upgrades. Designer kitchen with granite counters and island combined with family room and w/o to the deck and landscaped paradise garden. Master w/5pc ensuite and w/i closets. Hardwood floors, wood trimming and crown moulding. Finished basement. 2 gas fireplaces.

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SOLD IN ONE WEEK FOR OVER ASKING

BLOOR - CLENDENAN AVENUE

SWANSEA - WINDERMERE AVENUE

HIGH PARK & CLENDENAN

$1,199,900 Renovated spacious 4-bedroom. Large addition, huge family room combo with chef’s kitchen. Walk-out to deck and enormous landscaped yard. Near Bloor Subway & High Park, Runnymede & Humberside schools.

$888,000 Gorgeous renovation. 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached. Open concept designer kitchen. Hardwood, marble, granite, many pot lights, and gas fireplace.

$979,000 Gorgeous gutted and renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached home on a cul-de-sac.

SOLD IN ONE WEEK FOR OVER ASKING

SOLD IN ONE WEEK FOR OVER ASKING

JUST SOLD FOR $809,900 IN 10 DAYS

ESTATE SALE - UPPER BWV

RUNNYMEDE & ST JOHNS

$579,000 Sunny and cozy 3-bedroom semi on a large and beautiful lot. Lane driveway with huge 2-car garage.

$699,000 Immaculate updated 3-bedrooms, 2-bathroom detached home on a very deep landscaped lot. Finished basement. Lane driveway with large garage.

HIGH PARK & INDIAN ROAD CRES

$699,000 Updated two family semi-detached home.

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THE RITZ #4604-183 WELLINGTON STREET W Truly an exceptional world-class residence featuring an unparalleled calibre of design. 3,300+ square foot corner suite completely redesigned and finished to perfection with sleek, striking contemporary style. Floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall windows with sweeping south west and skyline vistas at every turn. Private elevator entry, walk-in 1,000 bottle wine cellar, gallery foyer, spectacular minimalist kitchen with Wolf appliances and bar seating for 8. Massive living/ dining, full breakfast area, marble baths, gas fireplace, custom built-ins and entertainment systems throughout.

Toronto’s most prestigious address with world renown 5-star amenities. 3 parking spaces and locker. $3,879,000

LORNE PARK 1542 GLENHILL CRESCENT Stunning custom build by David Small Designs. Located in desirable Lorne Park.

Top-of-the-line finishes throughout! Grand foyer entrance with spectacular 2-storey vaulted ceiling that continues into dining room. Walk-through server and butler’s pantry to open concept kitchen, including top-of-the-line appliances. Large master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, custom walk-in closet and 6pc ensuite and steam shower. Sun drenched basement with walk-out to pool sized yard. All s/s appliances: Wolf gas range; Wolf wall oven, heating drawer and microwave; Sub Zero fridge, Miele dishwasher, LG washer/dryer, wine fridge, all elfs, pella windows, built-in sound system, wired for cameras. All 2nd floor baths have heated floor. $2,249,000

OLD MILL PENTHOUSE 30 OLD MILL ROAD #1102 Incredible elegance at the Riverhouse Condos! Stunning view of the Humber River!

Over 2,250 square feet, plus terrace, of luxury! 3-bedroom, 3 full bath penthouse suite with customized finishes! Spectacular kitchen with centre island, Uline wine fridge and Meile appliances, walk-out to terrace with BBQ outlet. Hardwood floors throughout, upgraded fixtures. Gas fireplace with remote. Fridge, stove, built-in dishwasher, cooktop, built-in microwave, built-in warming drawer, wine fridge, washer, dryer, windows pre-wired for electric blinds, pre-wired for ceiling speakers, frameless shower doors. 24hr concierge, pool, fitness centre, party room, Etienne Brule Park, Humber River trails, the Old Mill Tennis Club, restaurant and spa. $1,995,000

SWANSEA 15 BRULE CRESCENT Beautifully renovated executive home on coveted Brule Crescent, just steps to Bloor.

Tasteful contemporary finishes with no expense spared featuring a well-designed floorplan set on an excellent, professionally landscaped tranquil lot. Granite and stainless steel entertainer’s kitchen, heated marble floors, stunning hardwood, floating stairs, media room, solarium, fully finished lower level with walk-out to exceptional private yard and gardens. Extras: built-in garage and too many features to list and excellent mechanicals - see it to appreciate it. Walk to the subway, restaurants, shopping; minutes to downtown and the airport. $1,695,000

SUNNYLEA 44 SUNNYLEA AVENUE WEST Stunning executive home in the heart of Sunnylea, just steps to excellent schools, Kingsway shops and restaurants and the subway! Well-designed 2011 rebuild featuring a family-oriented floorplan, including spacious formal principal rooms with soaring ceiling height, main floor family room, granite and stainless steel eat-in kitchen with centre island overlooking a large fully fenced and landscaped backyard. Large bedrooms with excellent storage throughout. Huge master suite with private balcony, huge custom walk-in closet and stunning new master bath.

Fully finished lower level with 4th bedroom/office, extra full bath, and large rec room. Exceptionally clean and well maintained - truly just unpack! $1,499,000

LONG BRANCH 39 TWENTY FIFTH STREET Attention builder, investors, renovators and end users - this is the one you have been waiting for! Large corner lot in desirable Long Branch! Steps to the lake, this multi-purpose property can meet a number of needs. Spectacularly large property for development, easy to convert back to single family or convert basement kitchen back and rent all 3 units out for great rental income. Parking for 11 cars! 3-car garage and plenty of useable yard space. Legal triplex has 13 bedrooms and one 2-bedroom apartments. Approximately 1,050 square feet each with a basement bachelor with high windows doesn’t feel like a basement at all. Just 2 blocks to the lake! Over 3,200 sq ft of useable space. 4 separate entrances. $1,089,000

THE KINGSWAY 42 BANNON AVENUE Heart of The Kingsway! Detached, renovated family home set on a spectacular 32’ x 215’ lot on a dead end street with prestigious Lambton Kingsway Jms, Parkland, swimming pool and rec facilities just half a block away. Bright and spacious open concept main floor with gleaming hardwood floors, granite and stainless steel kitchen with centre island overlooking amazing secluded backyard. Good-sized bedrooms with great storage throughout. Finished lower level with large rec room painted in designer neutral tones, immaculately clean - literally just unpack and enjoy! Note the good mechanicals and numerous upgrades. Walk to Bloor Street shops, restaurants and subway. $1,079,000

QUEEN’S PARK PLACE #1403-62 WELLESLEY STREET W A truly special offering in the heart of the city! Spectacularly renovated oversized 2-bedroom suite at highly sought after Queen’s Park Place! Just steps to Yorkville, U of Toronto , and the Financial District. Well-designed 1,526 square foot floor plan with no detail overlooked. Featuring full size separate study and solarium, custom closets, stainless steel eat-in kitchen, smooth ceilings, Hunter Douglas window coverings. Owned parking and excellent building amenities include: indoor saltwater pool, rooftop terrace, squash court, sauna and visitor parking. The best of Toronto literally at your doorstep! $769,000

THE KINGSWAY #110-3085 BLOOR STREET W A rare offering in “The Montgomery”, one of the most exclusive and prestigious boutique condos in the heart of The Kingsway! Sought-after and unique main floor 1 bedroom+den suite featuring 785 square feet with a direct walk-out. Enjoy Kingsway shops, restaurants and the subway at your doorstep! Beautiful renovations throughout including pre-engineered hardwood floors, granite counters, marble floors. Parking and locker included! Fabulous 5-star amenities and service including 24hr concierge, private gardens, roof-top entertaining area, exercise room and recreation room. $439,000

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