The Home News NORTH YORK - SEP 2016

ISSUE 09 • 2016

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

This property has been sold

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Bella Lee Broker

416.939.3003

BellaLeeSold.com See Page 7 for more information on Bella Lee

WIN BLUE JAYS TICKETS PG.13 • CHEESY JALAPEÑO WONTON ROLLS PG.8

Soltanian REAL ESTATE Inc. BROKERAGE

Sharon Soltanian

416.892.0188

BROKER OF RECORD

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8 FAIRFIELD PLACE • $4,888,000

215 PARKVEW AVENUE • $2,098,000

Unbelievable luxury estate nestled on a 240 x 479 ft, approximately 2 acres ravine lot that expands to the Don River. Rarely offered custom estate built by famed architect Shane Baghai in private cul-de-sac.

Classic 2 storey solid brick house in the best street of Willowdale.

Totally renovated and extended with separate entrance to spacious finished basement.

2 ANNDALE DRIVE #405 • $568,000 Tridel built iconic Hullmark Centre at Yonge and Sheppard Road.

Bright corner unit, approximately 1,000 sq ft with large balcony with superb layout, split bedrooms. Direct access to subway.

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COMING SOON 120 HARRISON GARDEN BLVD #406 • $459,000

154 HIGHLAND PARK BLVD

1028 WILLOWDALE AVENUE • $1,300,000

Tridel built luxury Aristo condominium, spacious & immaculate 2 split bedroom 2 bathrooms, bright sunfilled corner unit with south and east view. Many upgrades!

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

Brick bungalow in high demand Willowdale. 50’ x 120.33’ lot. Walk to subway, Yonge Street and TTC.

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COMING SOON 30 LESGAY CRESCENT • $1,268,000

55 AMBROSE ROAD

16 MANDEL CRESCENT • $1,448,000

Rare find! Totally renovated 4 level backsplit on a quiet crescent.

Fantastic opportunity to own an immaculate home just like new.

New hardwood floors & large windows throughout.

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.

Classic solid 3 bedroom house in high demand area. Hollywood style kitchen, spacious breakfast area. Close to schools, park and Highway 404.

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137A HOLMES AVENUE • $2,538,000

197 BYNG AVENUE • $2,399,000

194 BURBANK DRIVE • $4,088,000

Luxury custom built 2 storey home in prime Willowdale neighbourhood.

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

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.

Office: 416.901.8881

Direct: 416.892.0188

#1 in WILLOWDALE (C14) Since 2009

We speak Mandarin, French, Farsi, Turkish and Korean

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11 LOCKTON COURT • $3,998,000

233 HOUNSLOW AVENUE • $2,998,000

166 NEWTON DRIVE • $2,880,000

Sold in 2 weeks for the highest price sold for a new house on a 50 ft lot in the Bayview area!

Stunning open concept, sun drenched luxury home on premium 52ft lot in one of Willowdale’s most prestigious areas. Sophisticate design & luxurious finishes with high end millwork, marble/hardwood floor, coffered ceiling, LED pot light, full panelled wall, skylit throughout.

Exquisite 2 storey home with 4+1 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, elegant design with superior finish.

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72 CENTRE AVENUE • $1,499,000

279 DUNFOREST AVENUE

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

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.

18 LEONA DRIVE • $1,749,000

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COMING SOON 178 WILFRED AVENUE

232 PRINCESS AVENUE

Prime location in Willodale! Solid 2 storey brick house with 4 plus 1 bedrooms.

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Gorgeous custom built in the heart of Willowdale!

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39 GREEN MEADOWS CIRCLE • $1,999,000

2 BEARWOOD DRIVE • $1,688,000

5 EQUESTRIAN COURT • $1,450,000

Magnificent custom built 4 bedroom house in prestigious area!

Urban chic design. Approx 5,300 sq ft of luxury living space on a large pie-shaped lot that widens to 90’. Mid depth approx 243’!

Fabulous 2 storey 4 plus 1 bedroom home perched on a wonderful 83’ lot! Situated in front of the park in Edenbridge estates.

Amazing luxury home on beautiful ravine lot in quiet cul-de-sac.

Gourmet modern kitchen with S/S appliances, centre island & granite counters, breakfast area with walkout to deck & ravine view.

sharonsoltanian@gmail.com

Bijan Barati Civil Eng., Broker

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118 ESTELLE AVENUE

224 ALFRED AVENUE

100 GARDEN AVENUE

5 years old custom home on a deep lot. Luxurious features and amazing design, backyard is like a paradise! Offer date is in effect!

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!

Sophisticated custom home on extra deep lot (72’ x 293’). Approx 8,500 square feet of elegant living space!

Masterfully designed and built. 5 plus 3 bedrooms and 8 washrooms!

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12 SILVERVIEW DRIVE

51 ATHBASKA AVENUE

132 CHURCH AVENUE

Fabulous custom built home in a convenient location - steps to Yonge Street and Silverview Park! Spent lavishly on detail and materials.

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

New custom built home in a convenient location close to the best schools and community centre. Prime lot - 50’ x 132’.

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FOR 98% OF ASKING 58 BURBANK DRIVE

179 MAXOME AVENUE

149 YORKVIEW DRIVE

Renovated large solid bungalow in the heart of Bayview Village. 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Lot size 61’ x 151’.

Fabulous custom home on a huge pie shaped lot. State of the art, 5 plus 2 bedroom and 6 bathrooms, rich landscaping!

Masterfully designed and built spectacular custom home nestled on a huge pie shaped lot backing onto Stafford Park!

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185 HORSHAM AVENUE

588 CONACHER DRIVE

12 WARING COURT

Fabulous custom home on prime lot and fantastic convenient location! Elevator for 3 levels!

OFFER DATE IS IN EFFECT!

Fabulous custom built home with modern style! Approx 6,800 square feet of luxury living. Beautifully designed & expertly crafted. Oversized windows. Family layout.

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

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

#6 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA

www.bijanbarati.com

(in 2015)

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SOLD! 138 McKEE AVENUE

356 HILLCREST AVENUE

352 KINGSDALE AVENUE

Fabulous custom built home on prime lot. Close to all amenities and steps to Yonge Street and best schools.

Unique design, fantastic finishing.

Spectacular custom home on prime 50’ x 133’ lot in prestigious Hillcrest Avenue.

Magnificent custom home on unique location! Fully renovated. Sitting beside the park on large 78’ x 122’ lot.

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FOR 107% OF ASKING 122 ELLERSLIE AVENUE

157 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE

63 LORRAINE DRIVE

Fantastic custom home with Tarrion warranty.

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

Only 3 years old custom built home on 50’ x 174’ lot. Magnificent layout and design in very convenient location.

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 123’ lot size.

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612 CONACHER DRIVE

2814 BAYVIEW AVENUE

62 HAWKSBURY DRIVE

Absolutely spectacular custom home on a prime lot.

4 + 1 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 51.58’ x 146’ lot size.

Beautifully laid out and expertly crafted. Finished walkout heated floor basement!

Two sidesplit homes beside each other! Total frontage equals 110 feet. On Bayview Avenue.

Future development potential!

A masterpiece in the heart of remarkable Bayview Village! Beautifully laid out on a ravine tableland lot!

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FOR $2,430,000 208 DUNFOREST AVENUE Large size bungalow with 3 plus 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms on prime 50’ x 135’ builder’s dream lot in prestigious Willowdale East. Steps to Finch Ave, TTC and a short ride to subway. Offer date is in effect!

Office: 416.222.8600

67 BURBANK DRIVE

185 EMPRESS AVENUE

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 bathrooms.

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

Direct: 416.825.7373

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

ISSUE 09 • 2016

PRESIDENT James BAKER james@thnpublications.com

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason STACEY jason@thnpublications.com CREATIVE PRODUCTION Tim FRANKIW Dereck ADDIE

CHEESY JALAPEÑO WONTON ROLLS

ADVERTISING SALES Karen Y. WOOLCOCK karenw@thnpublications.com ADMINISTRATION Diana LYNAS diana@thnpublications.com PRINTING Best Choice Printing

The Home News Magazine is published monthly and delivered to homes in North York, Willowdale, Bayview Village, Bayview Woods, Newtonbrook & Armour Heights by Canada Post, agreement #41362062.

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DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to publish this magazine as accurately as possible; however errors and omissions can occur. THN Publications Inc., their employees, agents, representatives and vendors are not liable for any damages relating to errors or omissions in the editorials or advertising which may appear herein except where a specific charge has been made. In such cases THN Publications Inc. shall have limited liability only to the charge for such advertising or editorials.

www.BellaLeeSold.com

We proudly advertise and SELL your property to local and foreign cash buyers for TOP DOLLAR! In addition, your property will be SHOWCASED on various MARKETING MEDIUMS including:

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hat do you get when you combine a spring roll with a mozzarella stick? These cheesy jalapeĂąo wonton rolls! With a crisp wrapper and ooey-gooey cheese, these are sure to please everyone young and old alike. For adult palates, substitute green onions with finely chopped cilantro and serve with sesame oil or Sriracha sauce to dip.

CHEESY JALAPEÑO WONTON ROLLS PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 5 minutes SERVES: 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS

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• 12 store-bought wonton wrappers

• On a clean surface, arrange wonton wrappers to resemble diamonds.

In a small bowl, beat egg with water. Using a pastry brush, add egg wash to wrapper edges.

• 1 egg • 1 tbsp (15 mL) water • 6 Armstrong Monterey Jack with Jalapeño cheese snacks, halved • 1 green onion, finely chopped • 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil • 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame seeds • 3/4 cup (175 mL) plum sauce, for dipping

• Place one piece of cheese horizontally in the centre of each wonton wrapper. Top with green onions. Fold left and right sides of the wrapper over the filling. Fold bottom and roll into a cylinder, pressing slightly to adhere.

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb oil.

• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with plum sauce.

Find more recipe ideas at www.armstrongcheese.ca. THN www.newscanada.com

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Buying a home is as much an emotional decision as it is a financial or rational one. Buyers need to picture themselves living in a home and enjoying the lifestyle that the home affords. 90% of people cannot visualize a space in any other way than the way they see it. Home Staging showcases your home so that potential buyers can emotionally connect to your home and picture themselves living there, exactly as shown. Professional home staging highlights the positives of a home, minimizes the negatives, emphasizes proper flow, function and form, and portrays a luxurious, carefree lifestyle so potential buyers form an emotional attachment to your home. Multiple emotionally connected buyers can result in multiple offers and above-asking selling prices.

This emotional attachment occurs even before potential buyers walk through your door. Buyers preview listings on MLS and various other websites to determine which properties to visit, with the average hit lasting about 15 seconds. If your photos and videos don’t appeal to buyers on a subconscious level in that time, not only will they not stay on your listing, your home might not make the short list. My analytics show that on average my listings keep viewers on my page between 3 and 4 minutes.

My plan is simple and proven. My designer and I walk through your home carefully and decide exactly what needs to be done to sell your home for as much money as possible. I believe so strongly in this being an integral part of marketing your home, that I cover the cost of the staging so that I know it's done right.

STAGING: BEFORE & AFTER Before

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Call me for any additional information on home staging or my marketing plan in selling your home.

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CALL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR DAVISVILLE HOME

SERVICING

DAVISVILLE VILLAGE DIRECT:

416.999.8837

KGURLAND@TREBNET.COM WWW.KARENGURLAND.COM

PJ & KHASH GROUP Solid Brick Bungalow In One Of The Most Sought After Streets In Richmond Hill, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors Throughout. Large Windows In Living Room, Large Updated Eat-In Kitchen. Bright Sunroom Overlook Backyard With Inground Swimming Pool.

Close Distance To Shopping Center,Restuarnt, Bus Stop,Bayview Secondary School.

98 Rockport Cres Asking for $1,398,000

We Speak Enlgish, Français,

,粵語,普通話

50 x 135 FT

3+1

$4,300/2016

2x4

pjandkhash.com

PJ TALAT

KHASH ALAVI

416.302.1010

416.809.9003

BROKER

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage Independtly Owned and Operated