The Home News NORTOWN & LAWRENCE PARK - December 2016

ISSUE 02 • 2016

the Nortown & Lawrence Park

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

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food recipe

Peppermint Delight with a

CANDY CANE DESSERT W P eppermint candy cane could be the official taste of Christmas. For added whimsy, add a sprig of holly and a bow to make this dessert look like a festive wreath. >>>

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• 6 egg whites

• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Trace a 10 inch (25 cm) circle with a marker on the parchment, then add a 4 inch (10 cm) inner circle. When marker dries, flip it over so that the marked side is facing down.

• 1 3/4 cups (425 mL) granulated sugar • 1 tsp (5 mL) white vinegar • 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch • 2 cups (500 mL) whipping cream • 3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar • 1/4 tsp (1mL) peppermint extract (optional) • 12 to 15 mini candy canes (about 100 g) • Dark chocolate curls

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• Spoon mixture onto prepared sheet following the marker lines to create a wreath. Use the back of a large spoon to create indentations for the whipped cream.

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Soltanian REAL ESTATE Inc. BROKERAGE

Sharon Soltanian BROKER OF RECORD

206 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $3,398,000

38 HOLMES AVENUE • $3,188,000

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.

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230 PRINCESS AVENUE • $2,600,000 Stunning cutom built home on one of Willowdale’s best streets! Hardwood floors, built-in speakers, crown moulding, wainscotting, potlights throughout. Best value based on land, location & building quality.

220 RUTH AVENUE • $2,550,000

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Truly spectacular totally renovated bungalow on a 50 x 132 ft lot in sought after high demand Newtonbrook West. Nestled amongst new million dollar homes. Extensive driveway, walkway & oversized interlock backyard patio.

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Magnificent custom built 4 plus 1 bedroom SMART home nestled on one of Willowdale’s best streets. All natural limestone exterior facade, contemporary finishes, quality design & build.

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

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37 VIAMEDE CRESCENT • $2,380,000

232 PRINCESS AVENUE • $2,700,000

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.

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Master retreat hasout walk-in plus 8 pc ensuite, with all pool. Masterbedrooms retreat has walk-in closet plus 8 pc ensuite, with all additional offering additional offering ensuite.

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Season’ s Greetings

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I love this time of year. For me the holidays are a time for our homes to be filled with the smell of good food and the sound of music and laughter and for friends and family to be gathered near. We tend to take more time to reflect on all we are grateful for and celebrate those that matter most.

From my family to yours, my best wishes for a safe and peacefully holiday season and a happy and prosperous 2017.

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F R O M O U R H O M E TO YO U R S

Happy Holidays

From Left to Right. (Back Row) Dereck ADDIE, Tim FRANKIW, Jason STACEY, David JOUBARNE, Shirley RADEBACH, Mike JEAN, James BAKER, Marianne KENNEDY, Vaughn JOSEPH, Weng NG (Front Row) Nakita KRUCKER, Diana LYNAS, Cathi KREWICKI, Susan GIBBINS. Photo Provided by Sanborg Productions.

Bijan Barati

Happy Holidays!

Wishing You All the Best For this Season & A Happy & Prosperous 2017

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377 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE

104 NORTON AVENUE

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.

Sophisticated custom home on 60’ lot. An icon of elegance in a very convenient location. 3 car garage! 5 plus 2 bedrooms, 6 washrooms. Finished walkout basement.

Magnificent custom home: over 4,000 sq ft plus finished basement; each bedroom has its own ensuite!

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Architect’s built with 2 years old home on 45’ x 122’ lot.

4 plus 1 bedroom, 5 washroom with highest quality in design, finished walkout basement & nestled on best location/school: Cummer Valley, McKee & Earl Haig.

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.

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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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.

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’).

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

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

Office: 416.222.8600

Direct: 416.825.7373

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183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON

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187 EMPRESS AVENUE

343 ELMWOOD AVENUE

Fabulous renovated custom home, built in 1995 on a prime lot (60’ x 131.5’). Steps to subway, school, Yonge Street & all other amenites. 3 car garage.

Tarion warranty! Fantastic home: 46’ frontage, 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms. Professional finished walkout basement; heated floor in powder room, foyer, master ensuite & basement bathroom.

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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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

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118 ESTELLE AVENUE

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

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).

Magnificent custom home on extra deep lot: 40’ x 150’.

4 plus 1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, resort style! Elegantly designed & expertly crafted. Finished walkout basement with separate entrance.

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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!

Magnificent custom home in unique location and unique land size: 78’ x 122’! Spent over $300,000 for renovation! Beside of Parkview Park! 5 plus 1 bedroom, 7 washroom, 3 car garage.

Stunning custom home on prime lot: 50’ x 132’. Expertly crafted and beautifully designed. 4 plus 1 bedroom, 7 washroom. Call for more details!

Direct: 416.825.7373

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Office: 416.222.8600

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