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
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Soltanian REAL ESTATE Inc. BROKERAGE
Sharon Soltanian
416.892.0188
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8 FAIRFIELD PLACE • $4,888,000
215 PARKVEW AVENUE • $2,098,000
2 ANNDALE DRIVE #405 • $568,000
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.
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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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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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
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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.
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 and 2015
#6 RE/MAX Agent in CANADA
www.bijanbarati.com
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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
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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 jalapeño 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
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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.
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DAVISVILLE VILLAGE DIRECT: 416.999.8837
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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