The Home News Magazine NORTH YORK -MARCH 2016

ISSUE 03 • 2016

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

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12 RIVERSIDE BLVD • $7,800,000

48 STEELE VALLEY ROAD • $3,498,000

2 ANETA CIRCLE • $2,788,000

A Chateau in the most spectacular setting and charm impossible to duplicate. Property feels like a park-like setting with inground pool backing onto golf course in Thornhill’s finest unique country club neighborhood!

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.

93 JOHN STREET • $2,588,000

208 DUNVIEW AVENUE • $2,398,000

40A EALING DRIVE • $2,348,000

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.

Elegant and classic custom built 5 plus 1 bedroom home in high demand Willowdale area! Spacious and bright. Approx 6,200 square feet of luxury living. Circular driveway. High ceilings.

Magnificent new custom built stone house in prestigious York Mills area,cul-de-sac, wainscoting, built-in speakers throughout, bright ground level basement with heated floor, over 12’ high ceiling, gas fireplace, built-in speakers, potlights & walkout yard.Tarion warranty.

323 DORIS AVENUE • $1,388,000

193 CRESTWOOD ROAD • $1,148,000

120 HARRISON GARDEN #736 • $518,800

Location! Location! Location! Fantastic opportunity to live in a gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 storey home! A premium sun filled lot in the desirable Willowdale area! Excellent location, walk to Yonge Street, subway & shopping centre.

Opportunity knocks! Attention: All builders, developers and users!!

Super location in high demand Vaughan area, 3+1 bedroom renovated home sitting on very large 61.98 frontage lot! South lot!

Tridel brand luxury building in Aristo/Avonshire community. 2 bedroom and 2 bath, prime Yonge/Sheppard/401 area. Free shuttle bus to Sheppard subway station. 9’ ceilings & large panoramic windows all around.

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

27 REAN DRIVE #602 • $360,000

24 DONNA COURT

91 NORTON DRIVE

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!

Beautiful lot 62’ x 129.25’. Bright home located in demanding North York location. Private backyard, separate entrance for 4 bedroom basement apartment, walk up to backyard.

Contemporary modern custom built home, quiet dead-end street, close to Yonge Street, subway, good schools, community centre and great shopping.

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43 ATHABASKA AVENUE

19 NORTHWOOD DRIVE

8 FAIRFIELD PLACE

Luxury extravaganza! Gorgeous custom built home coming soon!

Location! Location! An architectural masterpiece! Stunning luxurious home approx 3,800 sq ft plus 1,800 sq ft (lower level) equals 5,600 sq ft in the heart of Wiillowdale. Oasis in the city, 217’ deep lot!

Steps to Yonge Street.

Build by Shane Baghai. 240’ x 479’ lot backing onto ravine with 4 car garage.

COMING SOON

SOLD

SOLD

233 HOUNSLOW AVENUE

353A GREENFIELD AVENUE • $2,498,000

215 HARLANDALE AVENUE • $2,198,000

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

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.

Luxury at its best, spectacular masterpiece near Yonge and Sheppard, impeccable and meticulous detail with spacious 4+2 bedrooms and soaring14’ high foyer with marble floor.

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341 KINGSDALE AVENUE • $2,388,000

56 STANDISH AVENUE • $2,198,000

53 YORK MILLS ROAD #601 • $858,000

Elegant & classic custom built home. 5+2 bedrooms. Close to park & Bayview Avenue. Open concept living/dining room with gas fireplace & French door. Master with 6 piece ensuite, his & hers closets. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertop & breakfast area.

Fantastic exquisite Rosedale custom built 4+1 bedroom home at its finest. Walking distance to ravine/park. Superior quality and finishes throughout.

Location! Location! Magnificent 3 bedroom townhouse in prestigious Hogg’s Hollow area. Steps to York Mills subway. High end townhome beautifully finished.

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FOR $3,260,000 IN 1 DAY

117% OVER ASKING

CONDITIONALLY

SOLD

FOR 113% OVER ASK IN 1 DAY

43 HAWKSBURY DRIVE • $3,200,000

10 WILLIMART COURT • $999,000

298 HOLLYWOOD AVE • $1,399,000

Eloquent & 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.

Fantastic backsplit, 4 levels on the premium lot on child-safe cul-desac in the quiet court! Approx 3500 sq ft of living space! Very bright and spacious open concept with 10’ high ceiling.

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

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

direct

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FOR $2,895,000 RECORD BREAKING IN THE AREA

217 OLIVE AVENUE

1054 LILLIAN STREET

688 CONACHER DRIVE

Meticulously crafted custom built home! Modern elegance! Natural stone facade. Brick in sides.

Professionally finished heated floor basement with wet bar! 4+1 bedroom, 6 bath. Lot size 41’ x 160’.

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

106 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!

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

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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

137B HOLMES 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, two 50 ft lots. 4 plus 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, finished basement with separate entrance

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.+++

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 Units over $1,700,000 in 2013, 2014 and 2015

#5 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA

www.bijanbarati.com

(in 2015 by OCT 30)

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FOR 122% OF ASKING

25 LAILEY CRESCENT

317 BYNG AVENUE

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 !

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.

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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12 WARNING COURT

51 WYCLIFFE CRESCENT

76 OTONABEE AVENUE

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

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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289 BYNG AVENUE

9 CADMUS ROAD

176 EMPRESS 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 !

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!

Magnificent 5 bedroom custom home. Built in 2009. Rarely lived! Steps to Yonge Stree, Earl Haige School and subway! Natural limestone in facade. 5 + 3 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Lot size” 50’ x 128’.

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FOR 99% OF ASKING 208 HOLMES AVENUE

123 WEDGEWOOD 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.

Solid 2 storey cutom home on a deep lot: 50’ x 214”! 4 + 2 bedroom, finished basement with separate entrance!

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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CHANA MASALA Baked potatoes night after night can suck the life out of any dinner creation. Step outside your comfort zone and use these spuds to make a dish inspired by the cuisine of India.

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• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Canola Oil

• Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat; cook coriander, cumin, salt and turmeric for 30 seconds, stirring.

• 1½ tsp (7 mL) each Suraj Coriander and Cumin Seeds • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each Salt and Turmeric • 2 large Onions, chopped • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced

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