ISSUE 11 • 2016
Trinity-Bellwoods
This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:
David Anderson Oey Sales Representative
416.908.9800 davidoey.com
For more details on this cover home refer to Page 6
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80 North Drive
15 Blair Athol Crescent
24 English Daisy Court
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2316 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6S 1P2 Office: 416-441-2888
647-232-7317 ana@asantos.ca
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WHY ME! I live in the Trinity-Bellwoods area and
know the market here very well, I am very passionate about Toronto, not just about the real estate market, but the communities and the people that make this city such an incredible place to live. I’ve been in the business for 10 years and I keep at it because I love it. Finding a buyer’s dream home and getting a seller the best value for their homes is what I love doing. I’ve developed friendships and earned trust with my clients and have a record to prove it. I know the communities across the GTA and when you work with me, the full extent of my experience and connections will be made available to you. I’ve helped clients buy their first home, families settle into new neighbourhoods, and retirees find just the right place to live out their years. My focus is full service to my clients above all else when it comes to your real estate needs.
1 Shaw Street, DNA Building Ph-21
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1 bedroom with parking and locker.
COMING SOON
Spectacular example of French Colonial Style architecture. Lovingly maintained throughout with original mouldings, wainscoting, and rare wood detailing seldom seen/found in today’s marketplace. Whether you are old-school or a modernist, this property is ideal just for you. Can be restored to its original glory or reimagined as a contemporary masterpiece rooted in history and tradition.
43 Hanna Avenue #609
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One of downtown’s best historical loft buildings 1 + 1 with parking and locker.
Clive McLean Sales Representative
416.530.1100 Direct 416.388.4214
www.clivemclean.ca
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Located in sought after Yorkville on a quiet and discreet end street, 39 Bishop Street is a sensational move in condition Heritage designation home at the literal epicentre of Toronto. 2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Rowhouse completely re-engineered from top to bottom including underpinned basement with high ceiling heights, open concept main floor level with linear fireplace, custom floating stairs, exquisite open concept contemporary kitchen with premium appliances, zen like rear yard walkout to your own private landscaped enclosed yard, large bedroom sizes and spa like bathrooms throughout. The perfect nest for the busy executive or entertainer, located within Yorkville and minutes to the finest restaurants, schools, amenities and shopping. A truly gorgeous modern contemporary residence set within a historical facade... rarely available especially at this price point! www.UberToronto.com
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416.908.9800 david@davidoey.com
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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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65 BRULE GARDENS, $3,450,000
BLOOR WEST / SWANSEA www.BruleRiverside.com
Brand new “David Small” designed contemporary masterpiece in the heart of Bloor West in prestigious Brule Gardens. Ravine premium lot with 4,700+ square feet of finished space set within a magical community with exceptional privacy, 4+2 bedrooms 5 bathrooms and the ideal floor plan, large picture windows offering gorgeous views of mature trees and landscaping. Perfectly situated within walking distance to Etienne Brule Park, the Waterfront, High Park, Bloor West Village and the Old Mill, with quick access to QEW, Hwy 427 and less than 10 km from Sherway Gardens, Pearson Airport and downtown Toronto. A destination home and landmark address for the worldly clientele. Your own private oasis!
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223 Crawford Street www.TrinityBellwoods.com
TRINITY BELLWOOD LISTING PRICE: $1,798,000
221 Crawford Street www.DavidOey.com
TRINITY BELLWOODS LISTING PRICE: $1,875,000
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188 MacPherson Avenue
ROSEDALE / YORKVILLE LISTING PRICE: $898,000
www.DavidOey.com
Yorkville townhouse fully updated, picture perfect renovation and rarely available at this price point! Shops on Yonge Street and Yorkville Village, Soto Soto Restaurant at your doorstep.
461 Grace Street
www.UberToronto.com
Exquisite redesign and brand new renovation in Prime Yorkville. Underpinned basement, floating stairs, chefs kitchen, stunning linear fireplace, private rear garden, 2 bedroom 3 baths in the heart of Toronto.
6 Plowman Lane TH6 www.HarveryKallesRichmondHill.com
RICHMOND HILL LISTING PRICE: $1,198,000
Sensational brand new renovation from top to bottom - open concept main level, 1x car garage, 3+1 bedroom 4 bathroom, overlooking Bickford Park. Stunning craftsmanship, design and details.
1 year old brand new townhouse within prized Bayview Secondary school catchment! End unit with ravine lot, 32 width lot, 3 bedroom 4 baths and 2 car garage - master planned community in heart of Richmond Hill!
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YORKVILLE $1,498,000
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39 Bishop Street
62 Claremont Street TH7 www.ClaremontStreetLofts.com
Direct: 416 908 9800
QUEEN WEST $898,000
348 Armadale Avenue www.UberToronto.com
BLOOR WEST VILLAGE LISTING PRICE: $1,398,000
Email: David@DavidOey.com
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Vintage
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Perfecting the trending look of vintage modern décor is all about striking the right balance between old and new. Although gorgeous versions of this style can be found everywhere, it can be difficult to know where to start. Get ideas for your next project with these creative ways to fashion vintage-inspired décor from SHARON GRECH, Colour and Design Expert for Benjamin Moore.
ANTIQUE IT Adding antiques or vintage furniture to your collection will warm up the clean, modern lines in contemporary design. “Buying vintage doesn't have to break the bank,” Grech confirms. “Antique markets or garage sales are some of the best places to find older tables, cabinets, or chairs. Once you've found your pieces, give them new life with a fresh coat of paint and new fabric if necessary.” You can create a weathered look with paint by sanding away any peeling or high gloss paint and picking a colour that works well for antiquing, like whites and brights. Use waterborne interior alkyd paint and a high quality synthetic paintbrush. Grech recommends a paint from Benjamin Moore, which is ideal for furniture projects because it's self-leveling and has a longer dry time, allowing you to achieve a high-end finish.
For the perfect weathered texture, allow paint to dry and then sand some of it off using 80-grit sanding paper. Focus on the legs, drawers, and edges. Don't worry about imperfections, which will make the furniture look like it aged naturally. For a finishing touch, update the hardware on cabinets or coffee tables - brass, nickel, or rubbed bronze finishes will keep it classic. >>>
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FOCUS ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Nothing says vintage like the right colour hues - but be careful not to go overboard. Grech recommends adorning the walls in Wythe Blue HC-143 or Fernwood Green 2145-40 to mix vintage exuberance with modern appeal. If you prefer neutral walls, add pops of colour with bright retro chairs, patterned rugs, or art-deco inspired artwork.
ACCESSORIZE WITH V I N TAG E G A M E A N D HOBBY PIECES Use vintage pop art to bring the family together and add to the theme. “Right now, it's all about 1950s inspired furniture and games. Record players, retro bikes, and ping pong tables are great collectibles, but are also fantastic for entertaining,” says Grech. “Old picture frames, light fixtures, and antique jars, vases, or bowls will also help add finishing touches to your room.” Learn more about antiquing your furniture at benjaminmoore.ca. THN www.newscanada.com
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$5,999,000 138 Madison Avenue Architecturally Significant 2.5 Storey Arts & Crafts Villa On Historic Madison Avenue, First Time Available in Over 50 Years, Largest Single Title Residential Lot on Madison. English Aesthetic Movement Inspired Building w/Clinker Brick Accents, Oversize Principal Rooms, 8 Bedrooms, Herring Bone Floors, Multiple Fireplaces, Beamed Ceilings. 100’ x 127’ lot with Period Stone Walls that Flank the Vast Frontage. Restore or Reposition, Rare Opportunity.
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$3,599,000 219 Riverside Drive Majestic Riverside Reno/Restoration, Circa 1929 Center Hall Tudor Set on an Expansive 80’ x 215’ Ravine Lot, Principal Rooms with Grand Proportions, 5 Bedroom, 5 Baths, Stunning Custom Kitchen, Tastefully Renovated Bathrooms, Main Floor Family Room, Hardwood Floors, Exquisite Original Gumwood Staircase, Wainscot, Doors & Trim, Over 4500 sq.ft finished. Post Card Quality Facade & Grounds, A+ Tableland, Tremendous Turn-Key Estate Home.
Brule/Riverside
(416) 588-8248 realestatesolutions@rogers.com www.kerbler.com
311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6 416.588.8248
toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction
$1,899,000
$979,000
476 Roncesvalles Avenue
1956 Gerr ard Street East
Grand 3 Storey Commercial/ Residential Centur y Building in High Demand Roncy Village, Approx 3,000sq.ft + Basement, Main Floor Store Front with High Ceilings, Leaded Glass, Long Term Anchor Tenant, 2 Fully Renovated Suites on the 2nd & 3rd Floor Featuring Exposed Brick, Hardwood Floors, Enormous C u s to m K i tc h e n s w/ Pe r i o d Lighting, Spa-Like Bathrooms, High Lease Liquidity, 19’ Frontage, 100’ Deep Lot w/Parking via Lane.
Restored 2 Storey Commercial/ Residential Centur y Building, Flex Use: Single Family, Owner/ User or Investment. Store Front w/Tin Ceilings, Re-Built Leaded Glass, Hardwood Floors, Vintage Holophane Lighting, Exposed Brick, Soundproofed, Bi-Level 3 Bdrm Suite w/Multiple Skylights, Custom Kitchen w/Cathedral Ceilings, Loads of Exposed Brick & Restored Lighting, Landscaped 16’ x 100’ lot. Est $45k – $50k Net B4 Debt.
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What’s the Difference Between a Mid Efficiency Furnace and a High Efficiency Furnace? Questions on furnace efficiency, what it means, and how having an energy efficient furnace can impact one’s home are important when making a decision on what type of furnace to buy.
41 WATSON AVENUE
14 PETERLEE AVENUE
This classic semi-detached home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The home boasts traditional elegance with the original gumwood trim and hardwood floors but also includes modern upgrades including designer S/S gas stove, range hood and matching fridge. Other upgrades include ¾ inch copper piping, newer electrical panel, furnace and attic insulation. This home has a huge 142-foot-deep beautiful backyard and 2 car parking! You are just one block away from TTC and close to Bloor West Village, The Junction & Baby Point. Close to numerous beautiful parks including the Old Mill/Humber River. Wonderful Humbercrest family friendly community and neighbourhood. Ideal place to raise your family.
This original 1957 bungalow has been owned by the same family since the spade was put in the ground. One family's happy memories have been made here over the many years and now it is time for the next new owners to make their own & live in a super neighbourhood that is so convenient to schools, parks, shopping, transit and the convenience of highway access. This home is situated on a quiet tree lined street and on a lovely lot with large private backyard and parking for about 3-5 cars, depending on the size of your vehicles. Please call me for further details or to book a private showing.
Suzanne Manvell Sales Representative
FURNACE EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENTS There are 2 efficiency measurements you need to be familiar with when dealing with furnaces: steady state and seasonal. 1) Steady State Efficiency Steady state efficiency refers to how much usable heat is created when a furnace is running. For example: conventional gas and oil furnaces have steady state efficiencies of roughly 80%. This means that when the furnace is on, 20% of the heat that is generated goes up the chimney and outside. 2) Seasonal Efficiency Seasonal efficiency is a bit more complex but refers to the off-cycle losses in addition to the steady state losses. Furnaces are not on all the time – not even in the dead of winter. They cycle on as the thermostat calls for heat, and cycle off again when the thermostat is satisfied. Seasonal efficiencies for conventional gas and oil furnaces are about 60-65%. A mid efficiency furnace has a seasonal efficiency of about 80% achieved by minimizing off-cycle losses. Mid efficiency gas furnaces don’t have a continuously running pilot – it’s shut off when the furnace is idle A high efficiency funace can be up to 95% efficient and employs similar techniques to reduce off-cycle losses. Instead of having 1 heat exchanger, most have 2 or 3 that extract more heat from the burning fuel. They are more expensive but if you are spending an average of $1000 on heating your home with a convential furnace, you can save close to $350 with a high effience furnace.
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EXCLUSIVE / NOT ON MLS 8 UNIT BUILDING AVAILABLE 22 Brad Street A rare multi-unit investment opportunity in THE JUNCTION AREA/HIGH PARK. This boutique apartment building with 8 selfcontained/renovated units. Bright, spacious bedrooms (2 x 2, 6 x 1) with hardwood floors throughout. Located just off Dundas, north of Bloor, steps away to the TTC and with a walking score of 89.
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Ashley Langille Sales Representative & Marketing Strategist
DIRECT: 416 . 418 .1059 ashley@leonardfridman.com
For over 20 years Leonard has been the leading specialist in urban multi-unit residential investment properties in Toronto. From his extensive work with buyers, sellers and investors Leonard can provide the full package when it comes to taking that step. From helping secure a mortgage/ financing, a property manager, renovation services and an effective long-term investment strategy, Leonard can almost always find a way to put the real estate deal together when no one else can. Buyer or seller, there are no losers with Leonard.
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