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PREMIERE ISSUE • 2016

the Nortown & Lawrence Park

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Shelley van Gelder

Chris Reynolds

Sales Representative

Broker

416.994.4240

chrisreynoldshome.com

416.795.5620

svangtoronto.com

For more details on this cover home refer to Page 10

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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.

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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.

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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!

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230 PRINCESS AVENUE

55 AMBROSE ROAD

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

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39 AMBROSE ROAD • $4,188,000

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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.

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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.

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154 HIGHLAND PARK BLVD

279 DUNFOREST AVENUE

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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.

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2,989,000

3 8 L A R A B E E C R E S C E N T, T O R O N T O

Modern masterpiece in the exclusive ‘Donalda Club’ neighbourhood with unrivalled attention to detail and luxury finishes, very practical layout - imported European cabinetry. Sleek, sophisticated kitchen with top of the line built-in appliances. 6 Baths, 4+1 bedrooms. Stained white oak floors, 3559 sq ft above grade + 1647 (basement) = over 5000 sq ft of home. Polished concrete (heated) basement floors, huge recreation room with kitchenette and walk-out, additionally there is a home gym and theatre rooms to complete this awesome space. This is a one of a kind, spectacular home situated on a 60 ft x 110 ft lot and close walk to great schools, TTC and quick access to major highways.

CHRIS REYNOLDS BROKE R

SHELLEY VAN GELDER SA L ES

REP RES EN TAT IV E

chrisreynolds@sympatico.ca

416.994.4240

416.795.5620

chrisreynoldshome.com

svangtoronto.com

svang@rogers.com

See Chris and Shelley’s ad on PAGE 5 for details on this and other great properties.

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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. $5,588,000

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Maisons DeVille Complex

6 EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCES BY RENOWNED BUILDER SHRAM HOMES IN PRIZED CITY LOCATION. ARCHITECTURE BY RICHARD WENGLE AND INTERIORS BY ROBIN NADEL EXQUISITE FINISHES, 2,900 - 3,300 SQ FT, ELEVATORS, UNDERGROUND PARKING. A NOT TO BE MISSED OPPORTUNITY. LISTED PRICE: $2,700,000 - $2,975,000

COMING SOON 210 Glengarry Avenue SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN HIGH DEMAND BEDFORD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD. 4 + 1 BEDROOMS, 28 x 106‘ LOT. OFFERED AT: 2,399,000

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146 Everden Road LIST PRICE $1,049,000

208 Niagara Street #115 LIST PRICE $599,000

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47 Mckee Avenue

We Speak English, Français,

31 Timberlane - 81 x 210 Ft Lot

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416.302.1010

416.809.9003

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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