The Home News NORTH YORK - NOVEMBER 2015

ISSUE 11 • 2015

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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 For more details on this cover home refer to Page 7

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Soltanian REAL ESTATE Inc. BROKERAGE

416.892.0188

SharonSoltanian.com #1 in WILLOWDALE (C14) Since 2009

IT’S OFFICIAL SOLTANIAN REAL ESTATE INC., BROKERAGE HAS THE HIGHEST UNITS AND VOLUME PER AGENT FROM JA

JUST LISTED 143 BYNG AVENUE • $3,188,000

32 LLOYDMINSTER CRESCENT • $2,699,000

214 KINGSDALE AVENUE • $2,599,000

Spectacular luxury custom built home, 52’ x 161’ lot, wainscotting, pot lights, skylight, library, waffled ceiling, basement with wet bar.

7,000 sq ft designer-built masterpiece on 74.5’ frontage with 3-car garage! Renovated from top-to-bottom. 2-storey grand marble foyer, marble hallway, multiple skylites, pot lights, wainscotting.

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!

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40 CAMERON AVENUE • $2,238,000

19 NORTHWOOD DRIVE • $2,300,000

11 WHITELOCK CRESCENT • $2,300,000

4 + 2 bedroom, excellent location, steps to Yonge/Sheppard subway, TTC. Approx 5,000 sq ft luxury living space. Excellent layout, outstanding workmanship, luxury finishing & stylish design for its own perfection.

3,800+1,800 (lower level) = 5,600 sq ft new home in the heart of Willowdale. Oasis in the city situated on a 217’very deep lot.

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.

JUST LISTED 151 MAXOME AVENUE • $2,280,000

102 NIPIGON AVENUE • $2,280,000

23 LAWNVIEW DRIVE • $1,898,000

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.

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.

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

JUST LISTED

JUST LISTED

JUST LISTED 53 NORTHWOOD DRIVE • $1,200,000

335 WILLOWDALE AVENUE • $1,149,000

8 REA DRIVE • $768,000

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.

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.

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

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37 GWENDOLEN • $1,499,000

5 POINSETTA DRIVE - $2,300,000

27 WYCLIFFE CRESCENT - $1,200,000

Magnificent 4+1 bedroom & 5 bath luxury home in exclusive, quite neighbourhood at Yonge & Sheppard area! Steps to golf course, ravine & parks. Timeless, spacious, unique! Approx 4400 sq ft of luxury living space.

Gorgeous fully renovated top to bottom 5+1 custom home with triple garage with circular driveway with lightings outside, situated on double lot! Unique with innovative use of space, lighting & design.

Fabulous opportunity. Bayview Villiage bungalow with 4 bedroom on quiet crescent. Move in or build your dream home! Renovated modern kitchen. New bathroom.

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FOR OVER ASKING

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FOR 120% OVER ASKING 16 LLOYDMINSTER CRESCENT • $1,200,000

28 RESTWELL CRESCENT - $000,000

386 PARKVIEW AVENUE - $1,948,000

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

Amazing 52’ lot widen to 90’.

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.

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36 ATHABASKA AVENUE • $2,188,000

259 DUNVIEW AVENUE • $2,350,000

43 HAWKSBURY DRIVE • $3,200,000

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.

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.

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.

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284 EMPRESS AVENUE • $1,988,000

15 MAXOME AVENUE - $999,000

23 CASWELL • $2,688,000

Totally renovated luxury 5+1 bedroom. Bright & spacious with approx. 5800 sq ft living space. Unique design & finishes at its finest! New master with new spa like 6 piece ensuite, 2 walk-in closets, walkout to balcony.

Attention investors, builders $ users! Excellent opportunity knocking!

Extra large 60’ front lot in steps to Finch subway.

Must see! An architectural masterpiece! Spectacular new custom built designer home nestled on private 60 x 150! Large gourmet kitchen with centre island, granite counters, backsplash, glorious master with large balcony & fireplace, 7 piece ensuite.

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

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149 BYNG AVENUE

93 JOHN STREET

137B HOLMES AVENUE

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.

Sophisticated custom (1.5 years) on a southern wide lot with circular driveway in historical part of Thornhill!

Approx 5,000 sf. Tastefuly designed & expertly crafted.

19’ soaring foyer with skylight! Stone/brick façade.

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.+++

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113% OF ASKING 50 WOODWARD AVENUE

373 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

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’.

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

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

70 MOSSGROVE TR

158 PARKVIEW AVENUE

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

Lot size: 50’ x 126.91’

Location, location: Banbury & Yorkmills! 5 bedrooms, 4 washrooms. Best schools! Lot size: 54’ x 120’. *** Offer Date: Oct 7th

Fabulous custom boasts elegance with transitional design and a modern touch! Double car garage with a heated driveway! Less than 6 yrs old! Lot size: 30’ x 155’. *** Offer Date: Oct 6th

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328 PATRICIA AVENUE

162 PARKVIEW AVENUE

185 HOLLYWOOD 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!

Spectacular custom home with superior quality and extraordinary finishing! Transitionally designed! Top notch trim work. Fin’d w/o bsmnt w/heated floor, nanny suite and wet bar. 50’ x 136’ lot in heart of Willowdale!

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

Office: 416.222.8600

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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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

1031-A LILLIAN STREET

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.

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 (10 years old)! Timeless design and elegant finishes on a huge 50’ x 170’ lot.

Two suites in the basement for potential income.

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5 COMMUNITY CIRCLE

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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.

Custom built home in convenient location. Luxury design (main and 2nd)! 4+2 bedrooms, 5 washrooms.

Lot size: 45.5’ x 130’.

Stunning custom built home with double car garage!

Steps to Yonge Street and all amenities! 4+1 bedrooms, 5 washrooms. Lot size: 30’ x 160’.

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12 BALLY CONNOR COURT

151 MCKEE AVENUE

214 DUNFOREST AVENUE

Renovated and upgraded 2-storey home. Back onto a beautiful unique ravine! 60’ frontage! 4+1 bedrooms and 5 washrooms!

Spectacular 3 yr old custom built home on 40’ x 127’ lot.

4+1 beds, 5 washrooms. Finished walk-out 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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Elegant at its finest! Approx 7,000 sft 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 skylite. Quality above & beyond the norm. Kitchen with stone backsplash, breakfast area with panoramic window, walkout to deck. 13’ high paneled library with waffle ceilings.

9’ high basement with wet bar, heated marble floor, built-in speakers, pot lights & 3 piece with jet steam.

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416.892.0188 sharonsoltanian.com See Sharon Soltanian’s ad on PAGE 2 & 3 for details on this and other great properties.

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HARON SOLTANIAN & her Team celebrated the official Grand Opening of Soltanian Real Estate Inc., Brokerage on Saturday, October 3rd along with friends and clients. Sharon has had the privilege of serving her community for over 15 years. She is dedicated to her agents and clients, and cares deeply about the communities and charities in which they live and work in. To Sharon, real estate is as much a passion and a way of life as it is her career. This philosophy will continue to drive her forward in the years to come as she works tirelessly to provide all her clients with outstanding service.

Her integrity and close attention to detail is the reason she has led the industry in offering high class quality real estate services to all her clients and is continuously setting new records through rapid one day sales and on many occasions for well over asking price.

A BIG THANK YOU from SHARON and her Team to everyone that attended the event!

175 Willowdale Avenue, Unit 100 • Office: 416.901.8881 • SharonSoltanian.com

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Orecchiette WITH ROASTED AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES INGREDIENTS • 2 packages (each 255 g) PC Grape Tomatoes, halved lengthwise • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive Oil • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Salt • 1 jar (191 mL) PC Black Label Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto • 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated PC Black Label Hard Ripened Sovrano Cheese • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Salt • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground Black Pepper • 1 package (500 g) PC Black Label Orecchiette Pasta • 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced fresh Basil

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