The Home News NORTH YORK - November 2016

ISSUE 11 • 2016

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

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Soltanian REAL ESTATE Inc. BROKERAGE

Sharon Soltanian

416.892.0188

BROKER OF RECORD

206 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $3,398,000

171 NORTON AVENUE • $3,499,000

220 RUTH AVENUE • $2,498,000

Magnificent custom built 4+1 smart home nestled on a professionally landscaped lot on one of Willowdale’s most sought after streets. Natural stone exterior facade, home automation system, heated flooring, high ceilings, led pot lights, all natural stone throughout, white oak hardwood floors.

Unbelievable, magnificent cutom built luxury 4 + 1 bedroom SMART home located on one of Willowdale’s most desirable streets. All natural limestone exterior facade, home automation system with iPad & heated driveway!

A magnificent custom luxury smart home on a 60’ lot in prestigious Willowdale area! Best craftsmanship and material.

19 SUTCLIFFE DRIVE • $2,098,000

250 BETTY ANN DRIVE • $1,980,000

257 OTONABEE AVENUE • $1,688,000

Gorgeous totally renovated detached sidesplit 4 level home in high demand, prestigious Bayview Village. Open concept living areas with hardwood floors throughout.

Plenty of windows, very bright, provides an abundance of natural lighting.

Unique & elegant luxury in high demand Willowdale West. Beautiful layout with sophisticated European design. Open concept living & dining area with imported Italian marble throughout main floor, maple hardwood floors throughout 2nd floor.

Fabulous custom built bungalow on south 52 ft lot in prestigious high demand Willowdale location, amongst many million dollar homes.

72 CENTRE AVENUE • $1,298,000

4968 YONGE STREET PENTHOUSE 203 • $948,000

152 DUNDAS STREET EAST • $5,980,000

Gorgeous bungalow totally renovated with 3 plus 1 bedrooms in high demand Willowdale! Totally renovated from top to bottom.

Luxurious ultimate tower penthouse suite. Amazing sunfilled unit with grreat southeast views of the city. High ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and 2 large balconies!

A chance to purchase a Toronto landmark. An excellent opportunity of a user/owner, or investor to acquire a well located corner property in the core of downtown Toronto High exposure on Dundas Street.

COMING SOON

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230 PRINCESS AVENUE

55 AMBROSE ROAD

Brand new custom built corner lot home in prestiguous Willowdale area!

Classy and modern home with 4 plus 1 bedrooms in prime Bayview Village. Fabulous layout! Quiet neighbourhood. Bright and comfortable. Walk to a beautiufl ravine and paths.

Office: 416.901.8881

38 HOLMES AVENUE Rare find - deep corner lot in the reputable Willowdale!

Direct: 416.892.0188

#1 in WILLOWDALE (C14) Since 2009

We speak Mandarin, French, Farsi, Turkish and Korean

Anita Soltanian SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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182 PRINCESS AVENUE • $2,000,000

357 HILLCREST AVENUE • $2,000,000

New custom built 4+1 luxury smart home with ipad, in prestigious Bayview Village! Definition of luxury! Lots of large windows, 4 skylights, provides tons of natural light! 12’ high ceilings. Hardwood floors & pot lights throughout.

Traditional 3+1 bungalow in great willowdale location! Hardwood floors, Hollywood eat-in kitchen, basement can be in-law suite, cold cellar.

Hot property in one of Willowdale’s best streets. Great location!

Renovate or build your dream home on this terrific 50’ x 132.38’, 6,619 sq ft lot.

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202 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $4,398,000

23 HI MOUNT DRIVE • $3,288,000

194 BURBANK DRIVE • $4,088,000

Magnificent custom built 5+1 bedroom SMART home nestled on a 62.5 x 120ft lot on one of Willlowdale’s most sought after streets.

Rare opportunity to own luxurious totally renovated house on 80 ft ravine lot in one of the finest street in prestigious Bayview Village, amongst million dollar homes.

Spectacular architectural luxury masterpiece in prestigious Bayview Village.

Approx 7,000 sq ft of unsurpassed quality living space. Smart home, high ceiling, heated marble foyer & powder room, master ensuite & entire basement.

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279 DUNFOREST AVENUE

Excellent location! Immaculate and spacious large 3 plus 1 bedroom raised bungalow in desirable area. Hardwood and ceramic floors throughout.

The finest quality of materials & craftsmanship. Magnificent custom built 4 + 2 smart home is nestled on a lush professionally landscaped 45 x 135.6ft lot on one of Willowdale’s most sought after streets.

137A HOLMES AVENUE • $2,538,000 Luxury custom built 2 storey home in prime Willowdale neighbourhood.

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213 ELMWOOD AVENUE • $3,188,000

232 PRINCESS AVENUE • $2,700,000

197 BYNG AVENUE • $2,399,000

Magnificent luxury 5+2 bedroom custom built home in one of the best streets of Willowdale! Lots of natural light, 4 skylights. Brazilian cherrry wood and limestone floors throughout.

Stunning new custom built home in one of Willowdale’s best streets!

Hardwood floors, built-in speakers, crown moulding, wainscotting, potlights throughout.

Beautiful house on 52.67ft x 160ft lot. 2 storey custom built home with 5 plus 2 bedrooms in high demand Willowdale!

sharonsoltanian@gmail.com

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

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126 FLORENCE AVENUE

17 RODNEY BOULEVARD

20 WINDHAM DRIVE

Spectacular custom home on a prime lot: 47.5’ x 130’ & desirable location. Elegantly designed, superbly crafted.

Heated floor basement, master ensuite, foyer & powder room. Limestone facade, brick on sides & back.

Elegantly designed, superbly crafted custom home with 7,000 sq ft (living space) on a rare lot & in the most classy part of Willowdale East! 3 car garages (tandem).

Masterfully designed and built spectacular custom home nestled on a fantastic lot in the heart of Bayview Village! 55’ x 133.88’ lot size. Finished walkout heated floor basement. No sidewalk in front.

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51 ATHABASKA AVENUE

Fabulous custom home on a beautiful ravine lot. Great curb appeal! Pride of ownership shows throughout 1st floor, 4 plus 2 bedrooms, 5 washrooms & finished walkout basement.

Magnificent custom home tastefully designed and masterfully built. Steps to Yonge Street and all amenities. 4+1 bedrooms, 5 washrooms, finished walkout basement. Lot size 40’ x 122’.

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44 GOSSAMER AVENUE

179 MAXOME AVENUE

42 OTONABEE AVENUE

Bright spacious & well maintained, upgraded solid brick 2 storey home in presitgious Willowdale area steps to Steeles Ave, TTC & all amenities. Professionally renovated kitchen (2014) & renovated washroom.

Masterfully designed & built spectacular 5 + 2 bedroom & 6 washrooms. 69.91’ x 167.91’ lot size. Custom home approx 4,300 sq ft (GFA) plus professionally finished walkout heated floor basement.

Spectacular new custom built home with unparralleled features and material. Lot size: 40’ x 122.5’. Located close to Yonge Street.

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172 MAPLEHURST AVENUE

215 WILFRED AVENUE

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Attention all builders! Fantastic prime 50 ft lot in a convenient location! Attention End-Users: Build your dream home in Willowdale East as per your own taste & style.

A luxurious resort in the heart of the City! Magnificent custom home with 8,000 sq ft. Land in convenient location. Elegantly designed.

Fantastic side-split home. Steps to a beautiful ravine.

Lot size: 68’ x 125’’. Renovated kitchen.

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

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#1 Agent in C14 (Willowdale East)

416.825.7373

Based on Listed & Sold Units over $1,700,000 in 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016

#2 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA

www.bijanbarati.com

(in 2016 by August 31)

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356 HILLCREST AVENUE

343 ELMWOOD AVENUE

Rare opportunity to have 121.5 ft frontage on heart of Willowdale East, 2 lots beside each other are available: (50’ x 148’) + (71.5’ x 207’) & severed to 3 new lots as follows: (41.5’ x 148’)+(40’ x 207’)+(40’ x 207’).

Masterfully built spectacular custom home in HIllcrest Avenue. Steps to TTC/subway, park, tennis court & Bayview Village Mall, Earl Haig & Hollywood Primary School. 4+1 bedrooms, 7 washrooms. Lot size 50’ x 133’.

Masterfully built & beautifully designed custom home in a convenient & coveted location. Steps to Bayview Village subway/mall, park, ravine, tennis court & Hollywood Primary School. 4+1 bedroom, 6 washrooms. 50’ x 131.5 ‘ lot size.

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122 ESTELLE AVENUE

206 BOGERT AVENUE

63 LORRAINE DRIVE

Fantastic custom home with Tarrion warranty.

Masterfully built. Impressive large living and dining room. 4+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, finished walkout basement with heated floor. 40’ x 150’ lot size.

Elegantly designe & conveniently located custom built home with 44.5’ frontage. Extensive use of hardwood floors, crown moulding, woodwork & built-ins (paneled wall, wall units).

Masterfully built, uniquely & beautifully laid out. Over 5,000 sq ft (1st & 2nd) plus prof finished walkout heated floor basement in a convenient location. Unparalleled features & finishes. State of the art systems. 60’ x 128’ lot size.

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243 ELMWOOD AVENUE

2812 & 2814 BAYVIEW AVENUE

385B HOUNSLOW AVENUE

Fabulous custom home with curb appeal. Features lots of recent renovatins and upgrades. Lot size: 42’ x 131.5’.

Great opportunity for future development. Updated 4 split solid home. Should be sold together. Total of 110 feet frontage on Bayview Avenue. Offer date is in effect.

Fantastic double car garage home with 4 bedrooms plus 5 washrooms. Lot size is 32.5’ x 131.79’.

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224 ALFRED AVENUE

67 BURBANK DRIVE

185 EMPRESS AVENUE

Unique castle in the heart of Willowdale East! Biggest size house in the whole area. Huge land (90’ wide frontage). Fantastic luxury design with inside swimming pool!

Remarkable location in the heart of Bayview Village!

A rare find 120 ft frontage (double lots) on table land.

Ravine in the side and back. Large upgraded backsplit with 3 bedrooms plus office and 3 washrooms.

Fantastic brand new home with 46 ft frontage. Expertly crafted, uniquely laid out and beautifully designed 4+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms. Tarrion warranty!

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

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WHY ME? I have been selling real estate in Toronto since 2003 and without a doubt I have found my calling. When you love what you do, it isn't work. There are so many aspects to selling real estate that I love but first and foremost, it is my clients. I am a people person and love the personal interaction and connections that I form with my clients. It is so much more rewarding than a SOLD sign.

When assisting buyers, there is absolutely nothing more rewarding than helping them find their dream home. And when I assist sellers, the reward comes in being able to achieve a profit for them they never thought possible. I believe that a home is where you live, love and grow and I will not let you make a bad decision. It's too important. I have put together a team of professionals that work along side me in order to achieve this. I strive to make the process of buying and/or selling a home as stress-free for you as possible.

I believe strongly in charity work and giving back to the community and I put almost all of my fundraising energy in to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. I also donate a portion of every sale to the Children's Miracle Network and am a major sponsor at my two daughters' school.

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