The Home News NORTH YORK - DECEMBER 2015

ISSUE 12 • 2015

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

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Peter Mulholland & Ora Ross Sales Representatives

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COMING SOON 15 WYCLIFFE CRESCENT Spectacular masterpiece 5 plus 1 bedroom luxury home on a large lot in remarkable location. Short walk to Bayview Village, subway, malls and great schools.

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JUST LISTED 353A GREENFIELD AVENUE • $2,548,000

JUST LISTED 134 MCKEE AVENUE • $2,499,000

Magnificent brand new custom built house in prime location. Me- Gorgeous masterpiece custom built home at its finest! Luxurious ticulous finishing with best materials. 13’ high luxurious foyer with 13’ high foyer, stained glass Mahogany front door, designer stain marble floor, closet, wainscotting & closet in lavish look. Almost glass skylight, wrought iron railing, prof finished basement with

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192 GLENVALE BLVD • $2,428,000

300 FRONT STREET #2408 • $469,000

Sophisticated custom new home approx 3,500 sq ft luxury living space, full panelling in 1st & 2nd floor, beautiful chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances & natural ash cabinetry, master offers 7 piece ensuite.

Spectacular 1 bedroom plus den unit by tridel in the heart of downtown toronto! Across the street from the CN Tower and Rogers Centre!

Beautiful modern kitchen with open concept living and dining rooms.

A spectacular new custom built home nested on 50 x 152ft! High ceilings, coffered ceiling ,crown moulding, wainscotting, led pot lights throughout.

Extensive use of marble & luxury materials. Skylight & 3 solar tubes.

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23 LAWNVIEW DRIVE • $1,898,000

8 REAN DRIVE • $768,000

Stunning custom built 4+1 bedroom, 2-storey home nestled on a gorgeous 65’ x 123’ premium lot. open concept living and dining room.

Rare opportunity to own very large & spacious 4 bedroom luxurious upgraded high-end modern townhouse in Bayview Village. Attention baby boomers! Bedroom plus 3 piece ensuites on main floor, featured

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151 MAXOME AVENUE • $2,280,000

53 NORTHWOOD DRIVE • $1,200,000 Spacious bungalow move in condition, fully renovated kitchen & bath in 2010. Full basement finished as 2 bedroom in-law suite with separate side entrance. Renovated kitchen with S/S appliances & granite counters.

2nd kitchen in basement apartment.

JUST SOLD FOR OVER ASKING

16 LLOYDMINSTER CRESCENT • $1,200,000

335 WILLOWDALE AVENUE • $1,149,000

28 RESTWELL CRESCENT

Beautiful pie shaped lot, 1 of the best lots on the street to build on.

Amazing 52’ lot widen to 90’.

Beautiful totally renovated home in demanding Willowdale area! Move in or build your dream home on 40 x 146 lot! Very bright and quiet living space, totally renovated bachelor apartment in basement.

Stunning custom built 4+1 bedroom, 2-storey home nestled on a gorgeous 65’ x 123’ premium lot. open concept living and dining room.

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JUST SOLD OVER ASKING IN 1 DAY 43 HAWKSBURY DRIVE • $3,200,000 Elequent & lavish custom built home at its finest. Wide & deep 63’ x 130’ lot in Bayview Village. 5+1 bedroom with all ensuites. 13’ high foyer with marble floor, pot lights. Pot lights & coffered ceilings throughout.

JUST SOLD 214 KINGSDALE AVENUE • $2,599,000 Luxury & stylish custom built home in prestigious area. Perfect layout & extravagant finishes. Gorgeous foyer with skylight. Extensive use of marble & oak hardwood floors,crown moulding, wainscotting throughout,

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143 BYNG AVENUE • $3,188,000

23 CASWELL • $2,688,000

Spectacular luxury custom built home, 52’ x 161’ lot, wainscotting, Must see! An architectural masterpiece! Spectacular new custom pot lights, skylight, library, waffled ceiling, basement with wet bar. built designer home nestled on private 60 x 150! Large gourmet kitchen with centre island, granite counters, backsplash, glorious

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259 DUNVIEW AVENUE • $2,350,000

11 WHITELOCK CRESCENT • $2,300,000

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FOR OVER ASKING

Elegant & exquisite custom built home boasts a natural stone exterior. Classic Elegant at its finest! Approx 7,000 sq ft luxury living space in the prestigious living & dining room with gas fireplace, paneling layers of moulding. Coffered Bayview Village area. Stunning custom woodwork throughout including ceiling, built-in speakers with home entertaintment systems throughout. living & family room. Master retreat with gas fireplace, spa like gorgeous heated 7 piece ensuite with jet steam, walk-in closet with skylight.

162 FINCH AVENUE • $1,288,000

102 NIPIGON AVENUE • $2,280,000

Elegant & exquisite very large 2 storey home. Bright and spacious, approx 3,200 sq ft living area with 5 bright bedrooms. Classic open concept living and dining rooms, modern eat-in kitchen with new cabinets and quartz countertops.

Bold & fantastic luxury stone house with 5+2 bedrooms! Bright & spacious with top quality materials for excellent finishes. Skylite, wainscotting, pot lights, sprinkler systems, extensive marble & granite throughout.

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JUST SOLD 36 ATHABASKA AVENUE • $2,188,000 Amazing new custom built home with 4+1 bedroom in a great location, steps to Yonge! Excellent craftsmanship for the best quality finish.13’ foyer with marble floor.

JUST SOLD FOR OVER ASKING

386 PARKVIEW AVENUE - $1,948,000

5 DEERING CRESCENT • $1,098,000

19 BALLYRONAN DRIVE • $1,188,000

Elegant classic luxury 5+2 custom built home on 50 x 152 lot! Approx.

7000 sq ft of living space. Luxury 2 storey foyer with granite floors.

Amazing 4 level sidesplit home with great open concept layout in very demanding Willowdale area! Open concept living/dining/kitchen, gas fireplace, bay window, skylight & halogen pot lights,hardwood floors & crown moulding, stone patio,

Fantastic luxury bungalow, totally renovated on prime lot in Banbury area, bright and spacious. Open concept, foyer with marble floor, gourmet kitchen woth breakfast bar, cesarstone counters & custom cabinetry.

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

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1054 LILLIAN STREET

688 CONACHER DRIVE

Spectacular 3 year old custom in a convenient location!

Beautifully designed and expertly crafted! Natural limestone facade! Large principal rooms and bedrooms (with own ensuite), 50’ x 161’ lot size, 4+2 beds, 7 baths.

One of a kind brand new custom built home on huge deep lot close to all amenities. High quality home! 3 Level elevators! Heated floor driveway and basement!

Sophisticated custom home on huge lot in a convenient location. Masterfully built & designed elevator for 3 levels from professional finished walkout basement.

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18 BAYBERRY CRESCENT

100 BYNG AVENUE

Modern new custom built home! Elegant finishes!

Beautifuly designed with superb attention to detail!

Spacious family layout! Soaring ceiling height with modern accents. 21’ dining room. Lot size: 50’ x 140’.

Fabulous custom home! Masterfuly built on a quiet crescent in heart of a remarkable location, steps to ravine, park, school, TTC, subway & Bayview Village Mall! Spent lavishly on detail & material! Wide lot!

Gorgeous new custom built home with luxurious transitional design. Close to Yonge and all amenities.

50’ x 160’ pool sized lot.

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159 NORTON AVENUE

320 MCKEE AVENUE

373 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

Renovated and upgraded solid home in the heart of Willowdale East! Finished basement.

Lot size: 50’ x 126.91’

A solid 2 storey custom home features 5 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms, large principal room, family layout and a finished walk-up basement with rec room,nanny room & 3 piece ensuite & dry sauna! Lot size - 50’ x 150

Well maintained 2 storey on 42’ x 128’ lot. 4+1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Close to schools and all amenities.

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162 PARKVIEW AVENUE

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Magnificent custom built home with approximately 4,000 sq ft (1st & 2nd) + professionally finished basement! Top workmanship! Spent lavishly on detail and material! Lot size: 50’ x 132’, 4+1 bedrooms, 7

Fabulous custom home a on pool sized lot! Beautifully laid out and expertly crafted! Extensive use of marble and hardwood flooring, wainscoting, coffered ceiling, h/ potlights, crown moulding and trim woodwork!

Stunning custom home on deep lot in a convenient location!

Beautifuly laid out & expertly crafted for years of use & enjoyment! Stone/brick exterior. Designer quality cabinet & vanities. High-end appliance. Lot size - 50’x140’

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

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99% OF ASKING 109 YORKVIEW DRIVE

9 CADMUS ROAD

122 KINGSDALE AVENUE

Magnificent custom built home (1 year old) with classic design and approximately 6,000 sf, steps to school, TTC, park, community centre! Outstanding worksmanship! Spent lavishly on detail and material!

Sumptuous custom built home elegantly and uniquely designed! Masterfully crafted with approximately 7,000 square feet of living space. Includes home theatre, gym, rec room, wet bar and winecellar!

One-of-a-kind custom residence with all the “bells and whistles” in Kingsdale Avenue, steps to Yonge Street!

Beautifully designd and expertly crafted! Lavishly spent on detail and materials!

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51 WYCLIFFE CRESCENT

10 BEVDALE ROAD

Stunning custom residence! Located steps form Yonge St, TTC & Subway. Hardwood & marble floors, built-in wall unites, soaring coffered ceiling, quartz & natural stone counters, gourmet kitchen, & master with 9 piece ensuite.+++

Spectacular luxurious custom built home, brilliantly designed and meticulously constructed on a huge diamond-shaped lot! Hardwood, marble/stone floors, designer kitchen, wall units and closets.

Well maintained & updated solid home on convenient location! Live in or build your dream home on this fantastic 50 x 150’ land! Prestigious Willowdale West neighborhood surrounded by new million dollar homes.

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2948 BAYVIEW AVENUE

225 CHURCHILL AVENUE

New custom built home with a rich contemporary design & superb craftsmanship! Sumptuous millwork!

Wainscoting, beautiful panelled walls with artistic wallpaper! Lot size: 50’ x 122’, 4+2 beds, 6 baths.

Very well kept! 2 storey solid brick family home in very convenient location built in 1992! Steps to subway, Bayview Village Mall, park, tennis court, best schools & highway 401. 4+1 bedrooms,5 bath.

Fully finished basement with separate side entrance.

Magnificent custom built home on prime lot (50’ x 142’)! Expertly crafted & elegantly designed! Bay window. Finished walkout heated floor basement with separate entrance, rec room, 2 bedroom & 4 piece ensuite (potential income). Stone facade, brick on the side & back.

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18 ELYNHILL DRIVE

214 DUNFOREST AVENUE

Custom built home on 46 x 160’ pool sized lot! Gourmet kitchen with S/S appliances, pantry & breakfast area walkout to deck. Prof finished walkout basment includes nanny room * 3 piece ensuite + 2 bedroom apartment.

Sumptuous custom built home on safe cul-de-sac in the heart of Willowdale West! Spent lavishly on detail & material! Quality cabinets & vanities! Solid interior doors. Wine cellar & wet bar!

IPad system. 5 slylights. 4 gas fireplaces, heated floor basement!

Spectacular custom home on a prime lot! Impressive architectural design: stone/precast facade with copper accent! Superb craftsmanship! Hardwood and marble flooring, trim work, pot lights. Oak library.

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

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holiday shopping

TOP TOYS KidApproved

Finding the perfect toy to put a smile on a little one's face can be a daunting task. With so many toys to choose from, a few suggestions can go a long way in helping us spend less time worrying about what to purchase, and more time enjoying the holiday season with loved ones. Walmart is here to help with a list of toys that are kid-tested and kidapproved, for every child on your list. >>>

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LITTLE PEOPLE FARM

Your little farmer will love this fold-up animal farm, which includes seven figures (Farmer Eddie, cow, goat, chicken, horse, sheep and pig) to interact with and also plays music and animal sounds as the barn door is opened and closed.

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MINION BARBER SHOP Kids can create hilarious disguises for their Minions that can be customized with PlayDoh bananas, sirens and other fun designs.

LEGO

N A B O O S TA R F I G H T E R Recreate exciting scenes from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace with this foot-long ship that includes a fueling station and a rotating stand to mount the model on. Model includes three mini-figures and accessories.

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MINIONS SKETCH PROJECTOR Kids can now show off their cool drawings in a big way.

Draw or trace an image by using the special markers on reusable plastic sheets. The sketch projector will then project the works of art up to 20 times larger. >>>

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TWISTER MOVES This dance game lets kids master moves by following the lights and hopping on the spot to the beat. Keep up with the beat and unlock new levels to rule the dance floor.

DISNEY

JUMBO KNOB PUZZLE Kids will love this interesting and educational puzzle with matching pictures underneath each piece, and easy-grasp knobs, perfect for little hands.

PLAYLAND WITH BALLS Includes an assortment of play lands including Frozen, Princess, Paw Patrol, and Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles as well as 20 soft flex balls, fun ball toss roof and peek-through windows.

AIR HOGS

S TA R WA R S FA L C O N Q UA D Now your little ones can fly the most iconic ship in the Star Wars universe. The ship's rotors are concealed for agile, space-like flight and features LED lights and authentic sounds.

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

Elegant estate home boasting 4,584 sq ft of luxury upgrades on one of the most coveted streets in Weston Downs.

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

Offered at $1,725,000 www.173PoloCres.com

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Offered at $1,188,000 www.175GreenManor.com

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