The Home News Oakville - July 2017

ISSUE 07 • 2017

Oakville

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

Jackie Peifer Sales Representative

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$1,499,999 Stunning 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with over 3,500 square feet of living space backing onto the 6th hole of Tyandaga Golf Course! Located on a quiet court, this gorgeous home has been completely renovated and beautifully decorated.

$1,374,900 Amazing 100 foot wide lot backing onto the ravine, located on a highly sought after street in Roseland. Custom build your dream home, renovate or move right in and start enjoying this great property right away.

$1,298,000 Beautifully decorated 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom, 1 1/2 half storey home on a quiet street in Aldershot! Bright and spacious, and close to the beauty of the Burlington Golf and Country Club!

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH BURLINGTON

SOUTH BURLINGTON RAVINE LOT

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$1,250,000 Own this fantastic property in a rapidly developing area of 4 to 10 storey buildings. Take advantage of present zoning & continue to use as a dental office, or redevelop into large dental/medical building. Also suited for condo development. Buyer to verify zoning and development uses.

$1,275,000 Fantastic opportunity to own prime property in Shoreacres. This oversized ravine lot is ideal for you to custom build your dream home, or add your personal touches to the existing home. Located in a desirable area of Burlington, close to the lake and nestled amongst multimillion dollar homes.

$1,198,000 3 plus 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom in south Burlington. Updated and professionally designed and decorated throughout. Located in one of the most sought after areas in Burlington, close to downtown.

GREAT WESTDALE INVESTMENT

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END UNIT IN TYANDAGA

$999,000 Large 5 plus bedroom close to McMaster University. Ideal for large family or investment on quiet street in desirable Westdale. Close to all amenities and charming downtown Westdale.

$988,000 Rare opportunity to own almost 2,500 sq ft of prime main floor commercial in a brand new modern building. Customize this freehold space just steps from restaurants, shops & cafes in the heart of all the action.

$439,900 Beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom end unit townhome in Tyandaga! Gorgeous updates on all 3 floors including kitchen and bathrooms. Great neighbourhood. Close to all amenities.

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A rare opportunity to own a home whose design was driven by the passion of an architect’s vision. A meticulously redesigned and reconstructed home bringing to life a comforting ambience which intersects tastefully with modern features while providing just the right touch of glamour. Home boasts 5 bedrooms on both levels. 5 stunning bathrooms. 2 separate entrances. Great for combined living. Self-contained office - perfect work from home area. Beautiful South Burlington location! Perfect for anyone desiring to have a custom home in a picturesque town. Come visit this Veer Design Studio project. Call me today for a private showing.

NANCY CA R R E I RO at 416. 528.7903.

INVEST OR OWN this 2-bedroom ‘Tansley Woods’ Condo! This unit has been recently renovated with upgraded laminate flooring in the main area. The large open living and dining room leads to the 2 bedrooms and a 4pc bathroom. Kitchen is sunny and spacious with an eat-in area. Double doors to the open terrace. Property conveniently located on the main floor. Condo has been freshly painted throughout. One of the larger units at approximately 866 square feet. Includes parking space and locker.

Reasonable maintenance fees for this well kept building. Minutes to all shopping, medical, transit, schools and parks. For more information, please contact NANCY CARREI RO at 416.528.7903.

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deliciousdish recipe

Korean

STEAK TACOS WITH CUCUMBER SALAD AND SUMAC PICKLED ONIONS

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CAROLYN COHEN BA, BScOT Founder/Chef/Recipe Developer

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

love tacos and I love Korean flavours. This combination is irresistible and a fantastic easy summer entertaining dish! Both skirt steak and flank steak need a long marinating time and need to be sliced super thin once cooked. The sumac in the pickled onion adds a fantastic red colour and sour flavour that goes really nicely in the tacos. You can buy sumac in a ground powder form in a specialty shop. It comes from the sumac bush found in the middle east, the berry is dried and ground, it has a lemony flavor.

D: 416.200.3522 E: deliciousdish@rogers.com DeliciousDish.ca

SERVES 6-I0

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

• 1 skirt steak or flank steak

• Blend all the marinade ingredients together in a blender or food processor, leave a little texture.

• 12-20 small corn tortillas • 1 avocado, peeled and diced STEAK MARINADE

• 1 bunch green onions, white parts only or 1/2 a small onion • 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds • 3 cloves garlic • 1" piece of fresh ginger, washed (no need to peel) • 1/3 cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil • 3 tbsp mirin (rice wine) CUCUMBER SALAD

• Place in a zip lock bag, place steak in the bag. Marinate overnight or up to 2 days.

• When ready to grill... remove meat from the fridge for 1 hour before grilling.

• To make the Cucumber Salad: Slice the cucumber in half in the width so that it is easier to handle, take each half and slice into half or quarters in the length. Now slice into thin pieces, I do this on a slicer so I get super thin slices. Place slices in a medium size mixing bowl. Drizzle the vinegar and oil over the cucumbers, sprinkle with the salt and sugar (if using), mix and toss together very well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, toss. Let marinate at room temp for about 30 minutes or longer before serving. Toss again before serving.

• To make the Sumac Pickled Onions: mix the onions in a medium bowl with the red wine vinagar, sumac and salt. Mix well and let sit for 30 minutes or so.

• 1 English cucumber

• Turn your BBQ to high for 10-15 minutes. Once the grill is hot, turn it down to medium.

• 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

• Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off excess.

• 1 tsp. sesame oil • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • Pinch of sugar, optional • Toasted black and white sesame seeds SUMAC PICKLED ONIONS

• 1/2 red onion, very finely sliced

• Place the meat on the grill. Cover the grill and cook the steak for about 4 minutes, flip and repeat.

• Allow steaks to “rest” (lightly covered in foil) on cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing.

• Slice thinly on an angle, serve a few pieces on soft corn tortillas, topped with Cucumber Salad, Sumac Pickled Onions and cubed avocado. DELICIOUSDISH

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • 1 tsp sumac • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

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REMINDING PARENTS THAT WINDOW SAFETY IS A CRITICAL CONSIDERATION Article by: Lisa Lloyd

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oing "cordless" is a trend across several industries. But the movement in window coverings is not just about modern style and convenience. It is an issue of safety for homes with small children. Here are a few tips to help parents understand the options available that promote SAFETY and CONSUMER EDUCATION. Some styles of traditional corded window coverings pose a tempting hazard to infants and toddlers who view dangling cords as playthings. Each year, entanglement by window cords is a serious danger that can cause injury to small children or maybe even death.

While accidents have decreased with changes in industry safety standards, there is still work to be done in spreading awareness. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least one child dies from window cord strangulation every month, and during that one-month period, at least one more child suffers a near strangulation.

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PL ACE FURNITURE WITH SAFET Y IN MIND Be mindful of where furniture is placed within a child’s bedroom or playroom. Moving furniture, such as cribs, changing tables, toy chests and chairs away from the window area prevents access to window coverings. This also minimizes the risk of accidentally falling from the window should the child crawl up and over the wrong end.

In the event that the glass breaks, positioning furniture away from the window reduces the risk of injury from broken glass.

If furniture must be placed near a window, consider adding security film, which helps maintain the integrity of windowpanes during a storm or earthquake, and from the impact of flying objects such as wind-driven tree limbs or baseballs from the neighbourhood game.

ADDITIONAL SAFET Y TIPS Window safety is just one of many considerations when decorating a home with small children. For more information and tips on whole home safety, visit www.cdc.gov/healthyhomes.

LISA LLOYD is a Window Fashion Design Consultant

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MILTON SPECTACULAR ESCARPMENT VIEW. Magnificent home, amazing value. Sprawling executive bungalow. Gourmet 33 x 22’ kitchen. Lower level fully at ground level. 4 bathrooms. 22 x 24’ heated and air conditioned workshop/garage. Inground pool. Your Country paradise close to town. $ 2,498,000 www.brazeauteam.com

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50.51 ACRES in a fabulous location, just North of Derry Road and the Village of Kilbride. The property includes an air strip for light planes with a 1,800 foot runway.

Century home that is in excellent condition.

Inground pool. 38’ x 85’ insulated metal clad workshop. A rare opportunity for the flying enthusiast or build your “Dream Home”. $ 2,388,000 www.brazeauteam.com

ROCKWOOD “BE YOUR OWN BOSS” This ideally located family operated diner has just become available. Currently operating as D.J’s. Donuts & Diner. Turn-key operation including all appliances, dishes, pots, menus, Betty Boop x 2 and antique car collection plus the kitchen sink. Commercial 6 slide toaster plus 4 slice toaster. New freezers. Soft serve ice cream machine mixer and favours. Established breakfast & lunch clientele. 36 seats inside + 12 on the front patio.

Located in the lovely Village of Rockwood next to the Home Hardware. Summer clientele increases with campers from the Rockwood Conservation area. $ 65,000 www.brazeauteam.com

MILTON

2.5 ACRES surround this custom built “Charlton” home. Open concept. Quality cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances. California shutters throughout. Hardwood floors. Main floor Master. Fabulous office with built-in cabinets. Finished lower level with 2 bedrooms, 4 pieces bath, rec room, wood stove and man cave. Insulated heated workshop. Ideally located on a cul-de-sac with other executive homes. $ 1,300,000 www.brazeauteam.com

MILTON

THIS BUNGALOW IS completely reno’d inside & out and set on 1 Acre in the Hamlet of Brookville. Home & commercial property is a great investment. “International Meats and Deli” owners are retiring & are offering their successful business & property for sale.

Open concept design. New kit w/granite counters & SS appliances. Layout of main flr offers in-law potential. Finished bsmt. The store has a 11’ x 65’ lean to that could act as a garage. $ 1,698,000 www.brazeauteam.com

FLAMBOROUGH

LEGAL NON-CONFORMING TRIPLEX on 71’ X 160’ lot in Downtown Milton. Currently set up as a family home with 3rd floor tenant/in-law suite. Beautifully landscaped backyard backing onto Mill pond with dock for fishing or just to sit and enjoy nature in this amazing location. Replaced kitchen (granite counters, travertine floor) windows, carpet in living room, Brazilian hardwood in dining and family rooms. Most rooms just repainted. Front Verandah and 3 rear Verandahs with views of sunsets over the pond, fishing in summer and skating in winter! One minute walk to Main Street. Home and lot are exceptionally beautiful - inside and out! Opportunities like this one seldom come available. $ 1,050,000 www.brazeauteam.com

78 MAGNIFICENT ACRES surround this spectacular estate property. Long tree-line lane leads to the custom designed, executive 2 storey home. Built with the utmost of quality.

Open concept main floor with gourmet kitchen. Great Room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace. The living room has soaring windows and walkouts to decks for amazing views of ponds and sunsets. Main floor master suite. 2nd floor has 3 more bedrooms each with bathroom access. The lower level finished for the extended family with kitchen, living and dining room, master suite, laundry and another 3 bedrooms. Walkout to terrace. This amazing property has 3 ponds, 2 swans, an entertainment pavillon with wood burning fireplace and is attached to the airplane hanger which has 40’ overhead door, kitchen, his & her bathrooms and studio loft. There is a 2 storey bank barn and a 2300 foot grass runway for your private plane. $ 6,500,000 www.brazeauteam.com

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5+1 beds, 8 baths. French Chateau style mansion. Borders Lake Ontario. Gourmet kitchen. 6 fireplaces.

$2,399,000

5 bed, 7 bath. Gourmet kitchen w/ servery, eat in area, island, + w/o to terrace. Gas fireplace. In-ground pool.

$2,388,000

mcdadi.ca/1379r

mcdadi.ca/2287n

4 beds, 4 baths. Planked hardwood. Modern kitchen w/ centre island. Pot lights. Walk up basement.

4+2 beds, 5 baths. Backs onto a ravine. Open concept.

Gourmet kitchen. Finished w/o basement. Gas fireplace.

$1,598,800

$1,998,800

mcdadi.ca/2463m

mcdadi.ca/338w

4+1 bed, 4 baths. Backs a ravine. Hardwood. Gas fireplace.

Gourmet kitchen. Finished w/o basement apartment.

$1,488,000

4+1 beds, 4 baths. Premium corner lot. Gourmet kitchen.

Main floor bedroom. A fully finished basement.

$1,288,888

mcdadi.ca/2528n

mcdadi.ca/2567c

4+1 beds, 4 baths. Spacious living. Finished basement w/ rec room kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

4 beds, 3 baths. Hardwood. Eat-in kitchen. Large family room w/fireplace. Large backyard for entertaining.

$829,000

$879,000

mcdadi.ca/453k

mcdadi.ca/1057p

Executive 2 bedroom w/ 2 parking spots. Live/work option with approx 1,500 sq ft on four levels.

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Bungalow. 65 X 119 Ft Lot. Hardwood. Spacious Kitchen. Large Bedooms. Separate Entrance to basement.

$2,798,888

mcdadi.ca/1254c 5+1 beds, 4 baths. One of a kind lot. Finished basement.

Dream kitchen w/ servery w/ B/I wine cooler and keg.

$2,098,000

mcdadi.ca/167h 4 beds, 5 baths. Upgrades galore. Hardwood floors.

Upgraded kitchen. 3 fireplaces. Central Vac.

$1,579,000

mcdadi.ca/3275r 4 beds, 3 baths. Open concept. Spacious kitchen w/island.

W/O french doors to patio. Dbl sided fireplace.

$1,149,000

mcdadi.ca/2466b 3+2 beds, 2 baths. Private yard w/ in-ground pool. Open living/dining to updated kitchen. Finished basement apartment.

$490,000

mcdadi.ca/25081p Corner Unit. Approx 1000 sqft. One level 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse. Upgraded kitchen. Private terrace with BBQ connection.

Sales Representatives: Abraham Azraq, Ahmad Shehab-Eldin, Alvin Tung, Ben Sadeg, Bill McFarland, Craig Yaffe, Fadi Abou-Chalha, Helen O’Brecht, Isaiah Bayley-Hay, John Athanasiou, Julie Jones, Kayla Ie, Leanne Binsell, Lisa Lee, Marcello Marchese, Mark Powell, Marwa Nadr, Maryam Kermani, Marzena Ciecielag, Mase Rasti, Michelle Delemos, Mike Azraq, Mona Azraq, Norm Wilkie, Obie Khwaja, RJ Shahi, Ron Barlay, Sam McDadi, Sara Azraq, Sean Johnny, Shannon Bowen, Sue-Maya Hawass, Tom Gusić, Zaheer Shaw, Zareer Divecha. Brokers: Ashkan Khaleghi, Harry Nanda, Jim Yurchuk, Leonard Howell, Sabrina Nagar.

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$929,000

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! 5.59 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL/ RETAIL WITH 348 FRONTAGE ALONG MAJOR ROAD IN TREADY NORTH OSHAWA!

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$829,900

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3 BEDROOM DETACHED BEAUTY WITH FINISHED BASEMENT AND HUGE LOT ON A QUIET STREET IN MISSISSAUGA!

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