The Home News Magazine NORTH YORK - JANUARY 2016

ISSUE 01 • 2016

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

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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#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

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215 HARLANDALE AVENUE

48 STEELE VALLEY ROAD

55 BOWERBANK DRIVE

Brand new custom built home, 45 x 118 lot, 4+2 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, close to Yonge & Sheppard, heated driveway, heated floor in basement.

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.

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

353A GREENFIELD AVENUE • $2,498,000

192 GLENVALE BLVD • $2,428,000

23 LAWNVIEW DRIVE • $1,898,000

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.

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.

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

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

CONDITIONALLY

CONDITIONALLY

CONDITIONALLY

8 REAN DRIVE, UNIT 11 • $749,000

134 MCKEE AVENUE • $2,499,000

15 WYCLIFFE CRESCENT • $2,898,000

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 in Home and Garden magazine

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.

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.

SOLD

CONDITIONALLY

JUST SOLD FOR $3,260,000 IN 1 DAY

SOLD

FOR 120% OVER ASKING

300 FRONT STREET #2408 • $469,000

43 HAWKSBURY DRIVE • $3,200,000

16 LLOYDMINSTER CRESCENT • $1,200,000

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.

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.

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

Amazing 52’ lot widen to 90’.

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SOLD

FOR 118% OVER ASKING

SOLD

FOR 112% OVER ASKING

SOLD

FOR 113% OVER ASKING

19 BALLYRONAN DRIVE • $1,188,000

386 PARKVIEW AVENUE • $1,948,000

28 RESTWELL CRESCENT

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.

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.

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

SOLD

FOR 102% OVER ASKING

SOLD

FOR 104% OVER ASKING

SOLD IN ONE DAY

5 DEERING CRESCENT • $1,098,000

259 DUNVIEW AVENUE • $2,350,000

36 ATHABASKA AVENUE • $2,188,000

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.

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.

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.

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

214 KINGSDALE AVENUE • $2,599,000

102 NIPIGON AVENUE • $2,280,000

11 WHITELOCK CRESCENT • $2,300,000

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, complete new 2nd floor renovation!

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.

Elegant at its finest! Approx 7,000 sq ft luxury living space in the prestigious Bayview Village area. Stunning custom woodwork throughout including living & family room. Master retreat with gas fireplace, spa like gorgeous heated 7 piece ensuite with jet steam, walk-in closet with skylight.

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

151 MAXOME AVENUE • $2,280,000

162 FINCH AVENUE • $1,288,000

335 WILLOWDALE AVENUE • $1,149,000

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.

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.

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.

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

direct

416.825.7373 www.bijanbarati.com NG MI N O C OO S

Professional Service with PROVEN RESULTS!

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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!

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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115% OF ASKING 106 BYNG AVENUE

320 MCKEE AVENUE

292 JOHNSTON AVENUE

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

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

Fabulous custom built home, masterfully crafted !

Beautiful interior design ! In a prime location !

A must see!

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328 PATRICIA AVENUE

162 PARKVIEW AVENUE

27 WOODWARD AVENUE

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

direct

#1 Agent in C14 (Willowdale East)

416.825.7373

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

#6 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA

www.bijanbarati.com

(in 2015 by AUG 30)

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FOR RECORD BREAKING IN NEWTONBROOK AREA!

99% OF ASKING

25 LAILEY CRESCENT

9 CADMUS ROAD

122 KINGSDALE 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!

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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127% OF ASKING 137B HOLMES AVENUE

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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109% OF ASKING 289 BYNG AVENUE

2948 BAYVIEW AVENUE

225 CHURCHILL AVENUE

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

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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208 HOLMES AVENUE

18 ELYNHILL DRIVE

108 EMPRESS 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!

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 !

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

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ou work hard for your money. One of your biggest expenses is likely your mortgage. So if you had the opportunity to improve the interest rate, alter the term or otherwise make your mortgage a better fit with your life and finances, wouldn't you take it?

Far too many Canadians do not act on this opportunity when the term of their mortgage expires. They simply renew with their current lender, without seeking better terms or shopping around for a better deal.

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ASSESS YOUR SITUATION. Your lender must provide you with a renewal statement at least three weeks before the end of the existing term, but it's best to act sooner. A few months before the end of the term, ask yourself some tough financial questions and do research to determine whether a different mortgage would better suit you and your family.

Maybe you want to pay down your mortgage faster.

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Maybe you want to lower your payments to keep more cash on hand to cover childcare costs and save for education.

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Contact your current lender, other financial institutions and mortgage brokers to determine what mortgage terms and conditions they offer. Compare the different products. >>>

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