The Home News Nortown & Lawrence Park - January 2017

ISSUE 01 • 2017

the Nortown, Lawrence Park, Lytton Park, Bedford Park, Cricket Club & Ledbury Park

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Adam Weiner Sales Representative

416.545.9151

www.CallAdam.ca For more details on this cover home refer to Page 2

ENTER TO WIN LEAFS TICKETS PG.13 • CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BLACK BEAN CHILI PG.6

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Stunning custom build in Lytton Park with over 4300sqft above grade boasting the absolute finest of finishes and executive living.

Gorgeous gourmet kitchen is open tobuild family room out throughout to patio and Contemporary Masterpiece in Avenue Rd/Lawrence area! This stunning custom exudes thewith finestwalk of finishes including open yard concept foyer open to huge living/dining withhas custom ‘Elegant’ kitchen open to large family with room all south facing and swimming pool.

Master areas retreat walk-in closet plus 8 pc ensuite, with walk-out to deck and south facing yard.Basement Master boasts stunninghuge 8 piece ensuite with walk-in closets pluswet 3 sizeable additional bedrooms offering ensuite. includes rec room, gym, guest suite, bar plus bedrooms with ensuites. Basement has soaring ceilings with radiant flooring and guest suite plus walk-out to yard. wine cellar. Steps to parks, John Ross Robertson, LPCI, not to be missed!

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Quintessential Forest Hill classic on one of the most sought after addresses. 249 DUNVEGAN ROAD has been masterfully upgraded and expanded making it the ideal family home. Offering 5,970 square feet above grade on 3 levels with 6+1 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Recently added 2nd floor family room addition. Iripina kitchen for the true chef/entertainer.

Enjoy the completely private outdoor oasis designed by landscape architect Ron Holbrook, with salt water pool. A true Forest Hill showpiece. $5,400,000

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177 Alfred Avenue

38 Larabee Crescent

Yonge/Sheppard building/redevelopment opportunity on 50’ x 120’ south lot.

Magnificent, high quality built 4-bedroom, brand new home on a 60’ lot!

Chris Reynolds

Shelley van Gelder

Sales Representative

Broker

416.994.4240 e: chrisreynolds@sympatico.ca chrisreynoldshome.com

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Not intended to solicit Sellers or Buyers under written contract with another Realtor.

deliciousdish recipe

FAST and EASY

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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Chili

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This chili is perfect for a fast weeknight meal.

It comes together in under 30 minutes. It’s full of protein and no added fat!

For vegetarians you can replace the chicken with a 1-2 lbs of extra firm tofu.

If you want to make this a super healthy complete meal, serve it with some quinoa on the side.

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DELICIOUSDISH Cooking School specializes in Whole Food Home Cooking, Meal Panning, Recipe Developing and Healthy Eating.

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CHIPOTLE CHICKEN and BLACK BEAN CHILI SERVES: 4 to 6 NOTE: Freezes well. If you want it a little thinner, add a little more water.

DIRECTIONS • In a large heavy bottomed pot, brown chicken, add about ½ tsp salt. Using a wooden spoon, break up the meat as you brown it. Brown until it is no longer pink - about 5 minutes.

• In the meantime, in a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes, chipotle chilies and half the black beans.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 lbs Ground Chicken (or 1-2 lbs of extra firm tofu - for vegetarian version) • 3 Cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed • One 14 oz Can of Tomatoes, chopped or half 28 oz can • 1-2 small Chipotle Chilies from the can with the adobo sauce • Half Red Onion, finely chopped

• Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pot to a bowl (leaving the oil behind).

• 1 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder

• Add the red onion to the pot and a little more salt and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the chili powder and cumin, toast for 30 seconds or so.

• Kosher Salt

• Add the contents of the blender, to the pot. Put 1 cup water in the dirty blender, swish it around and add that water to the pot. Add the remaining black beans (the ones left whole) and the cooked chicken to the pot.

• Cook for about 10-15 minutes.

• Serve with a squeeze of lime, minced red onion, avocado, cilantro and tortillas (and shredded cheese if you like). THN

• 2 tsp Ground Cumin

G ARNIS H & TO S E RVE Tortilla Chips. Finley chopped Red Onion.

Cilantro. Limes. Ripe Avocado, diced.

Freshly Ground Pepper. Shredded Cheese.

Cooked Quinoa.

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Soltanian REAL ESTATE Inc. BROKERAGE

Sharon Soltanian

416.892.0188

BROKER OF RECORD

55 YORKMINSTER ROAD • $5,388,000

206 MAPLEHURST AVENUE • $3,298,000

38 HOLMES AVENUE • $3,188,000

Extravagant new custom built mansion nestled on one of the luxurious streets in York Mills. Grandeur at its finest. Incomparable finishes.

Exterior limestone facade. Fantastic location. Truly a must see!

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.

Magnificent custom built luxury 5 plus 1 with 155’ deep lot in excellent location.

First house off Yonge Street. 18.5’ high ceiling in foyer with marble floor. 9’ high ceiling throughout. Hardwood floors throughtout maind & second floors.

119 STEELES AVENUE EAST • $2,680,000

5 WIDEFORD PLACE • $2,188,000

29A PUCCINI DRIVE • $1,850,000

Magnificent new custom built 4 plus 2 bedroom luxury SMART home in prestigious Willowdale area! Hardwood floors, pot lights throughout main & 2nd floor. Built-in speakers throughout main floor excellent for living or having home office.

Magnificent 5 plus 1 bedroom custom built luxury home sitting on a quiet cul-de-sac. Perfect home with very wide garden like serene backyard for relaxing or entertaining.

Architectural masterpiece - new 4 plus 2 bedroom home in one of the best streets in prestigious area. Approx 4,200 sq ft & approx 2,000 sq ft finished walkout 2 bedroom basement. Luxury at it’s best. High quality construction with Rariou Warranty!

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87 GOULDING AVENUE

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.

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.

Rare opportunity to own totally renovated gorgeous home on 50 foot lot in one of the finest streets in prestigious Willowdale, amongst million dallar homes.

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.

Office: 416.901.8881

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171 NORTON AVENUE 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!

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.

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39 AMBROSE ROAD

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.

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.

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357 HILLCREST AVENUE

Location! Location! Attention builders, contractors, investors and users! Premium North lot 50 x 131.66 ft in desirable Newtonbrook West. Very liviable home with hidden gem at back.

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.

137A HOLMES AVENUE Luxury custom built 2 storey home in prime Willowdale neighbourhood.

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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.

Gorgeous renovated bungalow in high demand Bayview Village location. Bright & spacious with many windows & 2 skylights to provide an abundance of natural light. Interlock stone driveway with no sidewalk provides more parking.

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

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

sharonsoltanian@gmail.com

*Based on written dollar volume and units of transactions sold each year as recorded in the TREB MLS 2009-2015 Sold by Sharon Soltanian.

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Homes are smarter, safer, more programmable and more energy efficient today, with capabilities to seamlessly connect us 24/7. From kitchen appliances that text you when you're low on milk and offer recipe suggestions based on what's in your fridge to ecoefficient monitoring devices that you can access from half way across the world, the latest smart home tech is making our futuristic dreams come true.

Here are some beautifully designed home technologies bringing us one-step closer to a fully integrated life:

LIVING LIGHTING Gone are the days of stubbing your toe on furniture legs as you stumble to flick on the lights. New lighting options can now be controlled before you even enter the room and home, offering automatic access from most hand-held devices. There are now many beautiful compatible lighting solutions in the market featuring this wireless technology.

INTUITIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY An energy-efficient home is cool for so many reasons - cost savings being number one. Efficient appliances are not new, but intuitive ones are. Using programmable thermostats such as NEST that can be remotely adjusted and controlled by a button or simple voice command, creating a home that caters to your lifestyle is easy. There are also televisions, blinds, vacuum cleaners and coffee machines that can intuitively adjust their energy spending based on your habits. >>>

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SAFE AND SOUND Probably the area where smart technology is making the most advancements, integrated security helps us sleep a little sounder at night. From automatic smart locks to security cameras you can access anywhere on the planet to technology that lets you create virtual keys for unexpected house guests, feeling in control of your safety at home has never been simpler. Taking home security a step further, homeowners and companies are even looking at ways to create their own virtual private networks to beat potential hackers.

SMARTER LIVING Moving towards truly intuitive living, the next generation of smart homes will continue to take us one step closer to a handsfree world, with products that recognize our changing schedules.

Think beyond voice-activated appliances to a home that senses your proximity and prepares your space before you even enter the door, sets your home to “sleep mode” as soon as you close your eyes at night or when you leave in the morning, and has a coffee machine that brews a stronger cup of coffee after you've had a late night out.

For more information on how you can integrate technology in the design of your space, check out the National Home Show on March 10 to19 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place or visit nationalhomeshow.com. THN www.newscanada.com

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Spectacular custom built home on a prime lot: 50 ft x 131 ft lot and desirable location. Best school: McKee Primary School, Earl Haig Secondary School. Steps to subway, school, Yonge Street and all other amenities.

Magnificent custom home on 40 ft x 128 ft lot in very convenient location. 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 5 washrooms, finished basement.

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

Best school: Cummer Valley, McKee & Earl Haig. 4 plus 2 bedrooms, 7 washrooms, lot size: 45’ x 138.5’.

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Executive custom built home, 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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42 OTONABEE AVENUE

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.

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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Tarion Warranty. Fantastic home: 46 ft frontage, 4 plus 1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms. Professionally finished walkout basement: heated floor in powder room, foyer, master enauite and basement washroom.

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

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

Realtron Realty Inc. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

183 Willowdale Avenue, Toronto, ON

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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.

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206 BOGERT AVENUE

126 FLORENCE AVENUE

Two storey solid brick home with 5 plus 1 bedrooms and 6 washroom on a huge lot:100 ft frontage and 251 ft at rear. Fantastic cul-de-sac. Tennis court, swimming pool and more features!

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

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.

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17 RODNEY BOULEVARD

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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352 KINGSDALE AVENUE

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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

bijan_barati@yahoo.com

Office: 416.222.8600