The Home News NORTH YORK - FEB 2016

ISSUE 02 • 2016

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

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Sharon Soltanian Broker of Record

416.892.0188

sharonsoltanian.com See page 2 & 3 for details on this and other great properties

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416.892.0188

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Sharon Soltanian

SharonSoltanian.com

#1 in WILLOWDALE (C14) Since 2009

BROKER OF RECORD IT’S OFFICIAL SOLTANIAN REAL ESTATE INC., BROKERAGE HAS THE HIGHEST UNITS AND VOLUME PER AGENT FROM JA ON ED R ATU ER FE COV

48 STEELE VALLEY ROAD • $3,498,000

2 ANETA CIRCLE • $2,788,000

353A GREENFIELD AVENUE • $2,498,000

One of Thornhill’s finest cul-de-sacs! Great neighborhood & schools, near Bayview Golf and Country Club. South facing property. Prof mature landscaped 216’ x 222’ lot. Custom built 6,000 sq ft spacious, comfortable & well designed layout 2 storey home.

Gorgeous custom built home in a demanding Willowdale area. Wide 70’ front lot, 5+1 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms.

Magnificent brand new custom built house in prime location. Meticulous finishing with best materials. 13’ high luxurious foyer with marble floor, closet, wainscotting & closet in lavish look. Almost ground walkout basement with heated marble floor.

192 GLENVALE BLVD • $2,428,000

215 HARLANDALE AVENUE • $2,198,000

7 FOXWARREN DRIVE • $1,858,000

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.

Gorgeous custom built home, large 4 plus 2 bedroom, 5 bathrooms, extensive use of marble, heated driveway, heated floor in entire basement.

3 bedroom bungalow. Location! Location! Location! Amazing for investors, builders and users! 78.5 feet of frontage. Total lot size over 7,250 square feet. Excellent for builders!

55 BOWERBANK DRIVE • $999,000

27 REAN DRIVE #602 • $360,000

220 DUNVIEW AVENUE

Prime location, walk to Finch subway. Spacious backsplit with 3 plus 2 bedrooms.

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!

Classic design. Exceptional finishes, outstanding craftsmanship.

Wainscotting, built-in units in living and dining room. Sprinkler system.

State of the art kitchen with centre island and granite countertops.

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93 JOHN STREET

53 YORK MILLS ROAD #601

233 HOUNSLOW AVENUE

Custom built home with 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, south lot with circular driveway in historical part of Thornhill. Approximately 5,000 square feet of bright living space with high ceiling and skylight.

Location! Location! Presitgious Hogg’s Hallow townhome, 3 plus 1 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. Beautiful end unit, steps to subway.

Absolut exquisite custom built home on prestigious Hounslow Avenue. 5+1 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms and luxurious living space with high end finishings.

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43 HAWKSBURY DRIVE • $3,200,000

195 HILLCREST AVENUE • $1,788,000

19 BALLYRONAN DRIVE • $1,188,000

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.

Spacious living space in prime Willowdale! 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, picture windows, crown moulding throughout, wood burning fireplace, french doors to the south deck/backyard.

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

SOLD

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FOR 113% OVER ASKING

FOR 112% OVER ASKING

FOR 104% OVER ASKING

28 RESTWELL CRESCENT

386 PARKVIEW AVENUE • $1,948,000

259 DUNVIEW AVENUE • $2,350,000

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

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.

Elegant & exquisite custom built home boasts a natural stone exterior. Classic living & dining room with gas fireplace, paneling layers of moulding. Coffered ceiling, built-in speakers with home entertaintment systems throughout.

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FOR 113% OVER ASK IN 1 DAY

FOR 120% OVER ASKING

FOR 102% OVER ASKING

298 HOLLYWOOD AVE • $1,399,000

16 LLOYDMINSTER CRESCENT • $1,200,000

5 DEERING CRESCENT • $1,098,000

Fantastic location on a premium corner lot. Ideal opportunity for investors and builders and users. Steps to Sheppard, Subway, TTC, shopping, entertainment and parks!

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

Amazing 52’ lot wides to 90’.

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, gourmet kitchen with skylight & berakfast area.

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151 MAXOME AVENUE • $2,280,000

15 WYCLIFFE CRESCENT • $2,898,000

134 MCKEE AVENUE • $2,499,000

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

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

Spectacular masterpiece on a large 55’ x 115’ lot in remarkable location. 5+1 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, steps to Bayview Village, subway, malls and great schools, dream kitchen with large island.

Gorgeous masterpiece custom built home at its finest! Luxurious 13’ high foyer, stained glass Mahogany front door, designer stain glass skylight, wrought iron railing, prof finished basement with spa/sauna, Jacuzzi.

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FOR $3,300,000 RECORD BREAKING IN C14 106 BYNG AVENUE

1054 LILLIAN STREET

688 CONACHER DRIVE

Spectacular new custom built home with modern interior touch ! Close to Yonge Street, subway and all amenities ! Masterfully crafted !

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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50 WOODWARD AVENUE

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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86 BEVDALE ROAD

206 DUNFOREST AVENUE

292 JOHNSTON AVENUE

Magnificent custom built home on a deep lot (50’x150’) in a fantastic location! Unique layout! High-end quality & material! All bells and whistles ! State-of-the-art appliances!

Beautifully designed and expertly crafted custom built home with a superb finishing on a prime 50’ x 135’ lot! Natural and cut limestone façade, brick insides.

Hardwood and marble floors.

Fabulous custom built home, masterfully crafted !

Beautiful interior design ! In a prime location !

A must see!

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27 PAMCREST DRIVE

359 GREENFIELD AVENUE

27 WOODWARD AVENUE

Absolutely magnificent custom home masterfully built in prestigious Pamcrest Drive! Approx 4,300 square feet (without garage) plus 2,100 square feet in professionally finished walkout heated floor basement!

Prime 100 ft wide lot on a child safe crescent, potential for severance to two 50 ft lots. 4 plus 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, finished basement with separate entrance

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

direct

#1 Agent in C14 (Willowdale East)

416.825.7373

Based on Listed & Sold Unit (in 2015 by AUG 30)

#5 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA

www.bijanbarati.com

(in 2015 by OCT 30)

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FOR RECORD BREAKING IN NEWTONBROOK AREA! 25 LAILEY CRESCENT

9 CADMUS ROAD

108 EMPRESS AVENUE

A castle on 64 foot lot in the heart of Willowdale East ! 5,000 sq ft plus finished walkout basement ! Highest in the area based on frontage, sq ft, quality, design and upgrades !

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!

Charming 2 storey professionally renovated home with lots of character ! On prime 50’x128’ lot in convenient location ! One minute to Earl Haig School, 2 minutes to North York Centre and all amenities !

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51 WYCLIFFE CRESCENT

76 OTONABEE AVENUE

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.

Magnificent custom built home in a convenient location!

Tastefully designed and expertly crafted! Natural limestone façade! Extensive use of hardwood and marble flooring.

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225 CHURCHILL AVENUE

Stunning 5 bedroom custom built home on deep lot (47’ x 170’). 10’ ceiling in main floor and 9’ in second floor, finished walkout basement includes sauna, bath, 2 bedrooms & rec room with walkout to backyard & extra large deck !

Spectacular custom built home on 55’ wide lot with unique quality, fantastic desing and a family layout.

Approx 6,500 square feet of luxurious living space.

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

4 BURLEIGH HEIGHTS DRIVE

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!

Live or invest in a strategic location, one of the key lot for future potential development on Bayview Avenue!

Builders lot. Favourite location for developers.

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

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LAUNDRY SOLUTIONS Two large machines are enough to monopolize the space in a laundry room, so well-placed storage solutions are key.

Associates at Home Depot recommend hanging a wall cabinet above your laundry machines to store detergent and other products that need to be out of reach of children and pets.

If you own a front load laundry pair, install work surfaces on top that include handy pockets to store your cleaning supplies.

Out-of-the-box thinking, like building your own wall-hanging clothes rack that folds out when you need to hang clothes to dry, and snaps back to the wall when not in use, can help for small laundry spaces.

BASEMENT STORAGE If you have a finished basement, it can be a great space for the family to enjoy. However, everything a family uses for down time can easily turn into clutter overload.

Consider under-stair shelving to make use of an oftenwasted space. Find furniture that serves dual purposes - like a bench for seating that also has room for storage inside.

You can tuck away the board games for family game night when they're not in use.

Never underestimate the power of totes. Clear totes can help you to organize and store items that aren't in use, and make finding everything easy. Alternatively, opt for totes in colourful or textured versions that can add a punch of personality to open shelving.

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