The Home News Forest Hill - MAY 2017

ISSUE 03 • 2017

the Forest Hill South, Forest Hill North, Chaplin Estates, Deer Park, Yonge-St. Clair, Humewood-Cedarvale, Regal Heights & Wychwood

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Julie Gofman

Sales Representative

Featured In International Top Agent Magazine As Canada’s Top Agent

416.561.0340

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

WIN $5,000 IN BEDROOM FURNITURE PG.13 • GET YOUR KIDS GARDENING PG.8

Julie Gofman Sales Representative

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276 FOREST HILL ROAD • $6,749,000

33 GLENAYR ROAD • $6,749,000

181 COLDSTREAM AVENUE • $5,295,000

89 DUNLOE ROAD • $3,995,000

Stunning Forest Hill home. Incredible 100 x 120 ft. south facing lot. 4 bedrooms, large principal rooms, top of the line finishes and quality materials. Unique layout and design. Great for entertaining and family living. Oasis like backyard with stunning pool, cabana and private garden.

Magnificent custom built Forest Hill home.

6+1 bedroom Richard Wengle design. Large principal rooms, family room open concept to gourmet kitchen and breakfast area. Exquisite craftsmanship and luxury finishes throughout.

Special attention to detail. Elevator to all levels.

Magnificent Lytton Park! 5+1 bedroom Richard Wengle design custom built home. Large principal rooms, gourmet kitchen, breakfast area, oversized dining room and family room.

Great for entertaining and family living. Exquisite craftsmanship and luxury finishes throughout.

Spectacular recently reno’d Forest Hill family home. 4 bedroom. Spacious principal rooms, maple hardwood floors thru-out, gourmet kitchen with breakfast area, sun-filled living and family room with gas fireplace. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and 6 piece ensuite.

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89 FOREST HILL ROAD • $7,988,000

108 DUNVEGAN ROAD • $7,795,000

11 RIDGEWOOD ROAD • $6,895,000

Luxurious custom built residence nestled on a beautiful landscaped 60 x 187 ft. lot in the heart of prestigious Forest Hill. Meticulously crafted with sophistication and timeless architectural elegance with exquisite attention to detail and interior finishes of the highest quality craftsmanship throughout.

Sensational Forest Hill mansion located in one of Forest Hill’s most coveted blocks. Magnificent 5+ bedroom home discreetly positioned from the street and set on an incredibly lush and private 11,640 sq.ft. lot.

Majestic gourmet kitchen. The lower level is complete with entertainment/recreation room, exercise room/gym.

The ultimate in luxury living! Spectacular ravine lot!

Magnificent Forest Hill newer custom built home by Lorne Rose architect and defined by stately style, impeccable details, exquisite craftsmanship and luxury finishes. 4+1 bedrooms, large principal rooms and entertaining spaces. Completed with stunning views.

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22 SILVERWOOD AVENUE • $5,495,000 Spectacular Forest Hill custom built home, the ultimate in luxury living, superb interior design with approx. 4400 sq. ft. + basement, extensive use of marble and granite, walnut floors, wainscoting, heated floors on all 3 levels, expertly equipped gourmet kitchen with breakfast room, grand master suite with gorgeous ensuite.

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17 HILLHOLM ROAD • $5,395,000

599 SPADINA ROAD • $2,595,000

With architectural design by Richard Wengle, this magnificent 6 bed 7 bath residence in prime Forest Hill has been meticulously renovated back to the studs (summer 2016). New 3 storey addition. Luxury finishes throughout. Elegant principal rooms. Open concept chef’s kitchen and sun-filled great room.

An excellent opportunity to live in Forest Hill. Gracious 4 bedroom home on a 50 ft. lot with private drive.

Spacious principal rooms, wood burning fireplace, restored wood panelled walls, gleaming hardwood floors, double glazed leaded glass windows, surround sound mostly throughout home.

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She met with us and delivered the news — what was needed was two weeks of being without a kitchen, and within that time, Ana’s painter would paint the entire main floor and her kitchen people would revamp the kitchen — we would pay the bill, of course, but the sale price would reflect the investment. We also needed to remove much of the art that hung on so many of the walls. This was an artist’s house and a place to show paintings between exhibitions but now it was a house for sale.

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One week after listing, our house was sold at a very fair price. The new people have a young family, just as we did when we moved into that same 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.

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Stunning Forest Hill Home Architectural Art Deco Masterpiece Designed By Renowned Architects Allward & Gouinlock On Impressive 100 Foot South Facing Lot! This Home Is A One Of A Kind Gem In The Heart of Forest Hill! Unique Design And Materials Have Been Used To Portray An Era Of Elegance And Sophistication! Magnificent Pool And Backyard Retreat. Walking Distance To Bishop Strachan School, Upper Canada College, Forest Hill Public School and Collegiate, Village Shops, TTC And The Finest Restaurants.

Julie Gofman Sales Representative

Elite Diamond Award of Distinction

Featured In International Top Agent Magazine As Canada’s Top Agent

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See Julie Gofman’s ad on PAGE 2 for details on this and other great properties.

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SWANSEA - BLOOR WEST VILLAGE LISTING PRICE: $1,298,000

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BABY POINT JUNCTION LISTING PRICE: $1,648,000

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