The Home News NORTH YORK - August 2015

ISSUE 08 • 2015

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North York, Willowdale, Bayview Village, Bayview Woods, Newtonbrook & Armour Heights

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Bijan Barati Broker

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For more details on this cover home refer to Page 6

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We speak Manderin, French, Farsi, Turkish and Korean

JUST LISTED 48 STEELE VALLEY ROAD • $3,698,000 Spectacular luxurious private custom-built home in rarely offered prestigious Steele Valley Road cul-de-sac!

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JUST LISTED 41 JOHNSON STREET • $2,988,000 Luxury French chateau style custom built home.

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JUST LISTED 313 CUMMER AVENUE • $1,688,000 Opportunity for builders and investors! Bungalow on huge 55’ x 281’ lot!

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202 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $1,888,000

206 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $ 1,398,000

21 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, PH 705 • $1,450,000

ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS. Super location, 62.5’ x 120’ lot. Excellent opportunity to build or develop with 206 Maplehurst. 100’ of total frontage (202 Maplehurst & 206 Maplehurst) possibly sever into 3 lots.

ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS. Super location, excellent opportunity to build or develop with 202 Maplehurst. 100’ of total frontage (202 Maplehurst & 206 Maplehurst) possibly sever into 3 lots.

Unbelievable 2+1 split bedroom luxury penthouse in boutique condo in the heart of Bayview Village!

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278 GREENFIELD AVENUE • $1,868,000

4 CARACAS DRIVE • $948,000

8 REAN DRIVE, TH 11

New custom-built luxury home, close to subway, TTC, and schools!

Great semi-detached home, 4+1 bedroom, prestigeous Bayview Village area! Bright space with upgraded kitchen.

3-Storey condo townhome (semi-like) in prestigious Bayview Village. Great value. 3 bedrooms, 4 washrooms.

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353A GREENFIELD AVENUE

6 MOUNTFORD DRIVE

143 BYNG AVENUE

Beautiful new luxury home with 5 bedrooms in prestigious Willowdale, basement with heated floor.

A custom built executive5+2 bedroom home. Approx over 4200 sq ft + prof. finished basement with separate & walkout entrances. Renovated kitchen.

Spectacular luxury custom built home, 52’ x 161’lot, wainscotting, pot lights, skylight, library, waffled ceiling, basement with wet bar.

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271 FINCH AVENUE, EAST • $1,098,000

276 MCKEE AVENUE

163 ALFRED AVENUE

Fantastic premium corner lot with 173’ frontage. Ideal opportunity for investors and builders. Potential for approx 10 townhouses or commercial building. Existing home approx 2,500 sq ft plus finished basement.

5+3 bedrooms/3 baths + 2 kitchens + 6 existing parkings. Earl Haig SS.

LISTED AT $2,980,000

LISTED AT $2,899,000

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291 BYNG AVENUE

329 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE

LISTED AT $1,798,000 SOLD IN ONE WEEK FOR OVER ASKING PRICE!

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46 ARRAN CRESCENT

80 CENTRE AVENUE

257 NEWTON DRIVE

LISTED AT $1,349,000 SOLD IN ONE DAY FOR OVER ASKING PRICE!

LISTED AT $2,088,000

LISTED AT $1,399,000

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49 NORTON AVENUE

185 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

158 PRINCESS AVENUE

Ultra stylish custom in a fantastic location! Masterfully designed & built! Approximately 4,600 sq ft + finished basement. Impressive architectural layout with lots of natural light, modern trim & built-in’s. 50’ x 141 lot size.

Spectacular custom home with superior quality and extraordinary finishing! Transitionally designed! Top notch trim work. Fin’d w/o bsmnt w/heated floor, nanny suite and wet bar. 50’ x 136’ lot in heart of Willowdale!

Spectacular 6 year custom in a unique location!

Approximately 3,800 square feet + finished basement!

4+2 bedrooms, 6 washrooms! 50’ x 131’ lot size.

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448 LONGMORE STREET

262 BYNG AVENUE

27 PAMCREST DRIVE

Fabulous 20 year old custom! Steps to TTC or a short ride to subway! Best schools: Earl Haig SS & Cummer Valley Middle School. Finished walk-out basement. 4+1 bedrooms, 5 washrooms. 50’ x 111’ lot size.

Beautifully designed and expertly crafted custom built home with a superb finishing on pool sized deep lot!

4+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms! Finished basement. Smart home! 40.67’ x 165’ lot size.

Magnificent custom home masterfully built! Approx 4,300 square feet (without garage) + 2,100 sq ft in the prof finished basement with heated floor and walk-out!

5+2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. 60’ x 125’ lot size.

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122 KINGSDALE AVENUE

100 BYNG AVENUE

Fantastic 50’ x 209’ deep lot. Livable bungalow with 3 bedrooms! Finished basement with two studios, 2 wet bar and 2 full bathrooms!

Stunning new custom home on prime lot and location!

Fantastic design with superb craftsmanship. Smart home! Finished walk-out basement with heated floor, wet bar and wine cellar!

Gorgeous new custom built home with luxurious transitional design. Close to Yonge Street and all amenities. 50’ x 160’ pool sized lot.

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12 BALLY CONNOR COURT

302 HENDON AVENUE

47 ROBINTER DRIVE

Renovated and upgraded 2-storey home. Back onto a beautiful unique ravine! 60’ frontage! 4+1 bedrooms and 5 washrooms!

Great investment opportunity! Upgraded and renovated bungalow on large 44’ x 148’ lot! 3+1 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, finished separate basement apartment.

Updated 2-storey home with 5+3 bedrooms and 5 washrooms! Private fenced backyard with beautiful underground pool. Lot size: 52.5’ x 125’.

Office: 416.222.8600

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Absolutely magnificent custom home masterfully built in prestigious Pamcrest Drive! Aproximately 4300 s.f. (without garage) + 2100 s.f. professional finished walk-out heated floor basement! Timeless beauty! Extensive use of wood trim, oak hardwood floor & library, crown moulding, potlights, wainscoting (dining & hallways & library).

Millwork, wall units! Chef inspired kitchen: stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, breakfast & servery (3 sinks)! Master with 2 sided fireplace, 9 piece marble ensuite, steam & jacuzzi. Basement: rec room + wetbar, 3 piece bath, bedroom, and home theatre.

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416.825.7373 bijan_barati@yahoo.com

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INGREDIENTS • 2 tubs (946 mL each) PC Ice Cream Shop Flavours Watermelon Crunch Ice Cream • 2 pkgs (350 g each) PC Eat the Middle First Cookies

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ow that 'busy' is a way of life, most of us don't have time to complete an entire wish-list of home updates. There are, however, several simple kitchen and bathroom projects that can be conquered in minimal time to deliver maximum style and functional impact. In fact, here are a few that can be completed in about an hour, or even less: >>>

Raise the bar with a new SHOWER ROD Bring the luxurious style of a hotel to your bathroom and increase shower space with this season's most fashionable design. Moen Canada tells us that the Curved Shower Rod is available in single- and double-rod designs. Both of those offer the elegant look while adding up to 7.5 extra inches of elbow room to create a more enjoyable shower experience. If you're short on time, the manufacturer points out the quick installation feature of its Tension Curved Shower Rod. It can be installed in three hassle-free steps - without drilling holes - and removes easily, making it perfect for any shower, even if you're a renter. Finally, add the finishing touch with decorative shower curtain rings and a new shower curtain to give your bath an instant makeover.

STYLE and STORAGE Makeover Do you want to quickly enhance the look and functionality of your bathroom? Accessories, such as towel bars, hooks and shelves, can be a quick and inexpensive solution. “For less than $100, you can easily refresh the bathroom's overall style," says Garry Scott, vice president of wholesale marketing and brand development for Moen.

We all have our bathroom pet peeves, Scott points out, like towels on the floor, or too many products in the shower. “Bath accessories come in a variety of styles and finishes for both good looks and for functional fixes to those problems,” he says. “And if safety is a concern, a variety of accessories - including a paper holder, a towel bar and two shelves - also incorporate the benefits of grab bars into their design.” >>>

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” TODAY'S ACCESSORIES COMBINE STYLISH FLAIR WITH USEFUL FUNCTION,” says GARRY SCOTT.

Turn Boring into Beautiful with a BACKSPLASH If you wish you could have the beautiful tile backsplash seen in high-end kitchens, but aren't up for messing with mortar, you now have an alternative. Today, there are many easy-to-install wall tiles that offer an adhesive backing or simply adhere with double-sided tape or adhesive. They are available in a variety of faux tile, stone or metal designs to transform the look of your kitchen in no time.

Say Hello to Kitchen HARDWARE Is your kitchen cabinet hardware looking dingy or dated? This simple project can make a dramatic difference in your home's appearance. Look for new knobs and drawer pulls that are designed to match your existing faucets and fixtures in both style and finish.

Whether you prefer modern or something with a more traditional look, there are many options available to extend your sense of design down to the details. Since they only require a screwdriver, this type of hardware is an easy solution.

An hour or two with some of these quick and easy DIY projects will make such a difference in a short period of time. THN www.newscanada.com

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Weston Downs

Weston Downs

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

Custom estate with Smart home technology, 8-car underground parking and elevator. Seamlesss interior/exterior transitions are highlights of this home.

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

Offered at $3,095,000 www.49OrrAve.com

15536 The Gore Road

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Luxury country living on exclusive and private 44 acres in East Caledon.

Over 7,000 sq ft, custom-built raised bungalow with walk-out basement.

Offered at $2,790,000 www.15536TheGoreRd.com

22 Blackforest Drive Offered at $1,899,900

Weston Downs

Sonoma Heights

Magnificent home in high demand Weston Downs with many custom upgrades including custom renovated kitchen. Huge 69’ x 122’ lot.

Rare opportunity to own a breathtaking backyard oasis on a ravine, with a finished walk-out basement. Over $500K on upgrades and renovations.

Offered at $1,498,000 www.202VillageGreenDr.com

Offered at $1,388,000 www.61NoahCres.com