The Home News Magazine NORTH YORK - AUGUST 2016

ISSUE 08 • 2016

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

REALTRON REALTY

WIN BLUE JAYS TICKETS PG.13 • CAMPFIRE CREATIONS THAT’LL WOW PG.8

Soltanian REAL ESTATE Inc. BROKERAGE

Sharon Soltanian

416.892.0188

BROKER OF RECORD

8 FAIRFIELD PLACE • $4,888,000

215 PARKVEW AVENUE • $2,098,000

2 ANNDALE DRIVE #405 • $599,000

Unbelievable luxury estate nestled on a 240 x 479 ft, approximately 2 acres ravine lot that expands to the Don River. Rarely offered custom estate built by famed architect Shane Baghai in private cul-de-sac.

Classic 2 storey solid brick house in the best street of Wilowdale.

Totally renovated and extended with separate entrance to spacious finished basement.

Tridel built iconic Hullmark Centre at Yonge and Sheppard Road.

Bright corner unit, approximately 1,000 sq ft with large balcony with superb layout, split bedrooms. Direct access to subway.

COMING SOON 120 HARRISON GARDEN BLVD #406 • $459,000

27 REAN DRIVE #602 • $360,000

1028 WILLOWDALE AVENUE

Tridel built luxury Aristo condominium, spacious & immaculate 2 split bedroom 2 bathrooms, bright sunfilled corner unit with south and east view. Many upgrades!

Gorgeous light filled 1 bedroom plus den suite in the luxurious Daniels Merci landmark boutique residences in the prestigious Bayview Village area. One of the largest 1 plus 1 floor plans!

Brick bungalow in high demand Willowdale. 50’ x 120.33’ lot. Walk to subway, Yonge Street and TTC.

COMING SOON

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30 LESGAY CRESCENT • $1,398,000

55 AMBROSE ROAD

16 MANDEL CRESCENT

Rare find! Totally renovated 4 level backsplit on a quiet crescent.

Fantastic opportunity to own an immaculate home just like new.

New hardwood floors & large windows throughout.

Classy and modern home with 4 plus 1 bedrooms in prime Bayview Village. Fabulous layout! Quiet neighbourhood. Bright and comfortable. Walk to a beautiufl ravine and paths.

Classic solid 3 bedroom house in high demand area. Hollywood style kitchen, spacious breakfast area. Close to schools, park and Highway 404.

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137A HOLMES AVENUE

197 BYNG AVENUE

194 BURBANK DRIVE • $4,088,000

Luxury custom built 2 storey home in prime Willowdale neighbourhood.

Beautiful house on 52.67ft x 160ft lot. 2 storey custom built home with 5 plus 2 bedrooms in high demand Willowdale!

Spectacular architectural luxury masterpiece in prestigious Bayview Village.

Approx 7,000 sq ft of unsurpassed quality living space. Smart home, high ceiling, heated marble foyer & powder room, master ensuite & entire basement.

Office: 416.901.8881

Direct: 416.892.0188

#1 in WILLOWDALE (C14) Since 2009

We speak Mandarin, French, Farsi, Turkish and Korean

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11 LOCKTON COURT • $3,998,000

233 HOUNSLOW AVENUE • $2,998,000

Sold in 2 weeks for the highest price sold for a new house on a 50 ft lot in the Bayview area!

Stunning open concept, sun drenched luxury home on premium 52ft lot in one of Willowdale’s most prestigious areas. Sophisticate design & luxurious finishes with high end millwork, marble/hardwood floor, coffered ceiling, LED pot light, full panelled wall, skylit throughout.

166 NEWTON DRIVE • $2,880,000 Exquisite 2 storey home with 4+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, elegant design with superior finish.

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115 BURBANK DRIVE • $2,700,000

19 NORTHWOOD DRIVE • $2,499,000

169 HOMEWOOD AVENUE • $2,488,000

Rare opportunity! Table land, one of the best ravine properties in Bayview Village.

An architectural masterpiece! Stunning luxurious approx 5,600 sq ft of luxury living space. New home in the heart of Willowdale. Oasis in the city. 217’ very deep lot!

Magnificent south over sized lot in prime location, 50’ x 139’. Renovate or build your new dream home. Surrounded by multi-million dollar homes, close to transit mall.

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15 MAUREEN DRIVE • $2,220,000

91 NORTON DRIVE • $2,188,000

43 ATHABASKA AVENUE • $2,088,000

Location! Location! Charming bungalow on premium south lot - 50’ x 151.9’. Short walk to Bayview Village, subway, malls and great schools.

Unique contemporary custom built home, steps to TTC, subway access, good schools,Community Centre & great shopping. Fabulous open concept & large skylight.

Brand new luxury home, 4+1 bedroom, crown moulding. Open concept living/dining with gas fireplace, floor to ceiling wainscoting, gourmet kitchen with high end cabinets, marble center island & granite countertop, designer bench with drawer.

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39 GREEN MEADOWS CIRCLE • $1,999,000

2 BEARWOOD DRIVE • $1,688,000

5 EQUESTRIAN COURT • $1,450,000

Magnificent custom built 4 bedroom house in prestigious area!

Urban chic design. Approx 5,300 sq ft of luxury living space on a large pie-shaped lot that widens to 90’. Mid depth approx 243’!

Fabulous 2 storey 4 plus 1 bedroom home perched on a wonderful 83’ lot! Situated in front of the park in Edenbridge estates.

Amazing luxury home on beautiful ravine lot in quiet cul-de-sac.

Gourmet modern kitchen with S/S appliances, centre island & granite counters, breakfast area with walkout to deck & ravine view.

sharonsoltanian@gmail.com

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

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118 ESTELLE AVENUE

224 ALFRED AVENUE

100 GARDEN AVENUE

5 years old custom home on a deep lot. Luxurious features and amazing design, backyard is like a paradise! Offer date is in effect!

Unique castle in the heart of Willowdale East! Biggest size house in the whole area. Huge land (90’ wide frontage). Fantastic luxury design with inside swimming pool!

Sophisticated custom home on extra deep lot (72’ x 293’). Approx 8,500 square feet of elegant living space!

Masterfully designed and built. 5 plus 3 bedrooms and 8 washrooms!

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FOR 107% OF ASKING 12 SILVERVIEW DRIVE

110 ELMWOOD AVENUE

57 WEDGEWOOD DRIVE

Fabulous custom built home in a convenient location - steps to Yonge Street and Silverview Park! Spent lavishly on detail and materials.

Magnificent custom home in a convenient and most coveted location - steps to Yonge Street, subway, Earl Haig School and all amenities.

Spectacular custom built home with unique interior design! Soaring ceiling height on main, second and basement levels. A must see!

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180 CONNAUGHT AVENUE

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149 YORKVIEW DRIVE

Spectacular custom built home with superb material and design! Prime lot: 50’ x 130’. Finished walkout heated floor basement.

Fabulous custom home on a huge pie shaped lot. State of the art, 5 plus 2 bedroom and 6 bathrooms, rich landscaping!

Masterfully designed and built spectacular custom home nestled on a huge pie shaped lot backing onto Stafford Park!

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IN THREE DAYS! 119 ALFRED AVENUE

588 CONACHER DRIVE

12 WARING COURT

Updated bungalow on a corner lot 44ft x 120ft. Close to all amenities.

Fabulous custom built home with modern style! Approx 6,800 square feet of luxury living. Beautifully designed & expertly crafted. Oversized windows. Family layout.

Fabulous custom built home on a safe and quiet cul-de-sac! Top of the line material and appliances! Finished walkout heated floor basement.

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

#1 Agent in C14 (Willowdale East) Based on Listed & Sold Units over $1,700,000 in 2013, 2014 and 2015

#6 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA

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138 McKEE AVENUE

356 HILLCREST AVENUE

67 BURBANK DRIVE

Fabulous custom built home on prime lot. Close to all amenities and steps to Yonge Street and best schools.

Unique design, fantastic finishing.

Spectacular custom home on prime 50’ x 133’ lot in prestigious Hillcrest Avenue.

Remarkable location in the heart of Bayview Village! A rare find 120 ft frontage (double lots) on table land. Ravine in the side and back. Large upgraded backsplit with 3 bedrooms plus office and 3 bathrooms.

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280 ELLERSLIE AVENUE

157 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE

120 NIPIGON AVENUE

Magnificent custom built home on wide and huge lot: 75’ x 143’. Convenient location! Amazing value.

Only 3 years old custom built home on 50’ x 174’ lot. Magnificent layout and design in very convenient location.

Magnigicent custom home in a quiet and convenient location.

Masterfully designed and built! Impressive large hallway!

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612 CONACHER DRIVE

2 GERANIUM COURT

62 HAWKSBURY DRIVE

Absolutely spectacular custom home on a prime lot.

4 + 1 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 51.58’ x 146’ lot size.

Beautifully laid out and expertly crafted. Finished walkout heated floor basement!

Fabulous custom home masterfully built in a luxurious culde-sac! Approx 4,650 sq ft plus finished walkout basement.

Unique & practical family layout with open concept hallway & soaring ceiling height. 5 plus 1 bedrooms, 7 bathroom.

A masterpiece in the heart of remarkable Bayview Village! Beautifully laid out on a ravine tableland lot!

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SOLD! 208 DUNFOREST AVENUE

207 PEMBERTON AVENUE

88 SHEPPARD AVE EAST #2106

Large size bungalow with 3 plus 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms on prime 50’ x 135’ builder’s dream lot in prestigious Willowdale East. Steps to Finch Ave, TTC and a short ride to subway. Offer date is in effect!

Fully professional renovated home on wide 61 ft x 127 ft lot, only 15 years! 5 plus 2 bedrooms.

Brand new unit: 1 bedroom+den (608 sq ft + 48 sq ft (open balcony) with unobstructed/panoramic west exposure offers the best of convenient & modern living in heart of downtown of North York (Yonge & Sheppard East)!

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

Office: 416.222.8600

ISSUE 08 • 2016

PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thnpublications.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@thnpublications.com

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CAMPFIRE CREATIONS THAT'LL WOW

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Daryl King

Sales Representative

$5,900,000

$2,250,000

MUSKOKA INSPIRED MANSION on 2.72 acres in “Fairfield Estates.” Spread over 3 levels this is a must have residence.

Indoor hockey rink. 3,000 square foot garage. Outdoor cabana. Infinity pool. 22ft ceilings. Wood beam accents. Quality craftsmanship and finishes.

DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! Just steps to Friday Harbour, Lake Simcoe’s newest and hottest luxury resort community. 10 acres backing and sharing 1000 ft of property at the 18th hole of Friday Harbour Golf Course.

$1,999,990

$1,999,900

$1,800,000

$1,599,000

RANCH STYLE BUNGALOW on approx 6 3/4 acres in King with barn.

Lot zoned agr./Farm (lower taxes). 3 bedrooms. Finished basement with separate entrance. Back/side yard is a private oasis overlooking a pond on property. Landscaping & patio along with hot tub & gazebo are great for entertaining. Oversized barn/storage area recently renovated.

SITUATED ON 20.05 BEAUTIFUL FORESTED ACRES. Features an elegant contemporary design with quality finishes throughout. Custom coffered/vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, skylights, 4 fireplaces & 6 walkout’s. Gourmet chef’s kitchen with granite counters. Finished walkout basement.

FABULOUS & RARE OPPORTUNITY to own 2.21 sprawling acres in desirable Aurora. Build your dream home in the lap of luxury on a prestigious private court. Lot situated amongst an enclave of spectacular multi-million dollar properties.

Exclusive and private neighbourhood!

FULLY RENOVATED from top to bottom 4 bedroom home in sought after Markville! Tops of updates. Smooth ceilings with crown mouldings. Spacious master with 5 piece ensuite.

Large finished basement with in-law suite and rec area. Fully fenced lot, ideal for entertaining.

$1,098,000

$1,068,900

$948,000

$549,000

YOUR OPPORTUNITY IS HERE! Build a brand new custom home amongst other new homes in the area, renovate or hold as an investment! This rarely found 66’ by 150’ park like lot is surrounded by mature trees, hedges and shrubs!

MUSKOKS! MUSKOKA! MUSKOKA! Stunning 4 season cottage on private 1.68 acres with clean waterfront. Open concept kitchen with vaulted cilings & skylight. Wood floors.

4 bedrooms. Large walkout basement with above grade windows. Adjacent property for sale as well.

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 3 bedroom family home in desirable Aurora! Built by Great Gulf Homes. Meticulously maintained by original owners. Open concept layout. Eat-in kitchen with upgraded cabinets. 2nd floor family room can be 4th bedroom.

LOVELY CENTURY HOME full of original charm. 10 ft high ceilings. Formal dining room with original hardwood floor, large windows with original stained glass. Spacious living room with high ceilings, custom built-in wall unit. Large windows throughout.

Huge driveway - this home is a true gem! Will not last!

*The Daryl King Team consists of 43 Registered Sales Representatives. ** For Royal LePage Your Community Realty Inc., Brokerage based on real estate sales in 2014. *** Based on real estate Sales in 2014.

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CAMPFIRE

CREATIONS that 'll WOW FRIENDS + FAMILY

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hen you hear “campfire recipe� you probably think of s'mores or bannock. But there's so much more you can create with easy-to-make recipes that make the most of the rich flavours and textures the fire creates. Impress your friends with these scrumptious glamourous treats and you may even get crowned king or queen of the campfire. But no need to fret if spending time in the great outdoors isn't your thing - these recipes can also be made in an oven if you're an indoor camper.

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BANANA SPLIT BANOFFEE CAMPFIRE BANANA CAKE BOATS PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 20 minutes MAKES: 8 Servings

PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes MAKES: 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Loaf of Cake (390 g), cubed

• 4 Bananas, peel on, split down the middle

• 1 cup (250 mL) Strawberries, sliced

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) Chopped Chocolate or Chocolate Chips

• 1 cup (250 mL) Banana Slices • 1 can (300 mL) Eagle Brand regular or low fat sweetened condensed milk • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Dark Chocolate, chopped

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) Crumbled Graham Crackers • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Eagle Brand dulce de leche caramel-flavoured sauce

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) Salted Nuts, chopped

DIRECTIONS

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• Arrange cake cubes, strawberries and bananas in a cast iron pan or pie plate. Drizzle with condensed milk.

Bake at 400°F (205°C) until brown, about 20 minutes, or cover with foil and cook over an open fire.

• Stuff each banana with chocolate, graham cracker crumbs and caramel flavored sauce. Wrap in foil and cook in hot coals or in 400°F (205°C) oven, about 10 minutes or until sizzling.

Carefully unwrap and drizzle with additional caramel-flavored sauce if desired.

• Remove from heat, top with nuts and chocolate. Let sit until chocolate is melted. Serve.

Find more sensational summertime recipes online at eaglebrand.ca and show off your campfire creations on social media with #EagleBrandSummer. THN www.newscanada.com

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Buying a home is as much an emotional decision as it is a financial or rational one. Buyers need to picture themselves living in a home and enjoying the lifestyle that the home affords. 90% of people cannot visualize a space in any other way than the way they see it. Home Staging showcases your home so that potential buyers can emotionally connect to your home and picture themselves living there, exactly as shown. Professional home staging highlights the positives of a home, minimizes the negatives, emphasizes proper flow, function and form, and portrays a luxurious, carefree lifestyle so potential buyers form an emotional attachment to your home. Multiple emotionally connected buyers can result in multiple offers and above-asking selling prices.

This emotional attachment occurs even before potential buyers walk through your door. Buyers preview listings on MLS and various other websites to determine which properties to visit, with the average hit lasting about 15 seconds. If your photos and videos don’t appeal to buyers on a subconscious level in that time, not only will they not stay on your listing, your home might not make the short list. My analytics show that on average my listings keep viewers on my page between 3 and 4 minutes.

My plan is simple and proven. My designer and I walk through your home carefully and decide exactly what needs to be done to sell your home for as much money as possible. I believe so strongly in this being an integral part of marketing your home, that I cover the cost of the staging so that I know it's done right.

STAGING: BEFORE & AFTER Before

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Call me for any additional information on home staging or my marketing plan in selling your home.

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PJ & KHASH GROUP

119 Park Home Ave.

Asking for $2,098,000

Elegant custom luxury home built to the highest standards. Designer gourmet kitchen with Large Centre Island & Spacious Pantry Overlooking Family + W/O To Massive Deck. Master Retreat W/Walk-In Closet & 6Pc Spa Like Lavish Ensuite. 12’ Ceiling In Bsmt & 10.5 On Main, Gas Fireplace, 4Pc Bath, Guest Suite, Separate Side Entrance & Walk-Up To The Private Garden. Steps To Subway, Movie Theatres, Library, Art Centre, Hwys & All Shops And Restaurants On Yonge St!

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KHASH ALAVI

416.302.1010

416.809.9003

BROKER

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage Independtly Owned and Operated