The Home News West Toronto - February 2017

ISSUE 02 • 2017

the Bloor West Village, High Park, Swansea, Baby Point, Lambton, Old Mill, Roncesvalles, Sunnyside, Runnymede & The Junction

This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:

David Anderson Oey Sales Representative

416.908.9800

davidoey.com

David Oey is Ranked #1 at Harvey Kalles Bloor West office, #2 Company Wide across all Harvey Kalles realtors (2016)

For more details on this cover home refer to Page 15

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311 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 2M6 416.588.8248

toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction

$3,499,000 219 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.

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$5,999,000

$949,000

138 Madison Avenue

1956 Gerrard Street East Restored 2 Storey Commercial/Residential Century 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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Architecturally Significant 2.5 Storey Arts & Crafts Villa On Historic Madison

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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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high park *Represented Purchaser

(416) 588-8248

realestatesolutions@rogers.com

www.kerbler.com

Royal LePage West Realty Group

Independently owned and operated

416.233.6276 www.nutanbrown.com www.royallepage.com •

NUTAN BROWN’S

WALL OF FAME ... helping you is what I do To truly understand a neighbourhood, it is important to immerse yourself in the community.

The quintessential Canadian experience is early morning at the local hockey rink, supporting the youth - chatting with friends and neighbours. Thank you for the Opportunity!

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Ana Santos Sales Representative

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Top 5 in sales company-wide AT HARVEY KALLES FOR 2016!

647-232-7317 a n a @ a s a n to s . ca

for more information, visit

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71 Edenvale Crescent • $3,500

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1300 Islington Avenue #302

SOLD for 106% of List Price

Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call today for a COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATION! *Represented Buyer

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4 4 3 - 4 4 5 G L E N L A K E AV E N U E LEGAL 6-PLEX

Spectacular, very large 6-plex. $$$ Spent on renovation. Corner landscaped over 100 foot wide lot. Renovated five – two bedroom apartments and one – one bedroom apartment. New mechanicals, new windows and doors. Two private driveways and garage. Six car parking. Great curb appeal. Located in prime High Park/Bloor West Village. Steps from Bloor Street, 5 minute walk to High Park Subway Station, Bloor West Village shops, restaurants and High Park.

Surrounded by great schools. Only 15 minutes to downtown or airport. www.sidorovainwood.com

See Tanya Sidorova’s ad on the BACK COVER for details on this and other great properties.

Ingrid Smith

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FULL SERVICE MARKETING | HOME STAGING | PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY | FLOOR PLANS | CUSTOM PROPERTY WEBSITE

59 Indian Grove, Toronto

$1,950,000

An oft-admired landmark residence on a pretty tree-lined street in a prestigious High Park enclave surrounded by stately mansions. This grand centre hall plan home has more than 3,400 square feet of living space on three levels, together with over 1,000 square feet in the lower level, a private drive with a built-in garage, and a walk-out to a deck, patio and large private yard. Presently set up as three spacious units, this exceptionally bright and solidly built home is ready for a creative renovation to realize its full potential.

This home is in the catchment area for top rated public schools: Howard Jr Public School; Fern Avenue Jr/Sr Public School; and Bloor CI. Access to the excellent French Immersion programs at Howard and Fern Avenue Public School’s is available to residents in this catchment area, and can be continued through High School at Humberside CI. Located in a safe and sought after neighbourhood, this home is just a short walk away from two subway stations, GO and UP Express stations and three streetcar lines. It’s only 10-20 minutes from downtown, and it’s just a block away from High Park, and close to three distinct shopping districts: Roncesvalles Village; The Junction; and Bloor West Village.

CALL US TODAY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!

WEST REALTY Inc., Brokerage

westendtoronto.com • 416.769.6050

Thinking of Selling? Please call for a FREE Home Evaluation – you’ll be glad you did!

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383 SORAUREN AVE #607

Brand new, never lived-in, executive suite in 383 Sorauren Ave. Excellent, uninterrupted, south and west views, very high quality finishes and an intelligent layout make this a very desirable property.

Short walk to Roncasvalles restaurants and shops, TTC, subway, Up Express and High Park. *Buyer Representation

Jerry Podgorski & Alicia Podgorska S A L E S

R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S

D: 905.330.6957 office: 416.236.1871 jerzypodgorski03@gmail.com • apodgorska@royallepage.ca

www.buysellhighpark.com • www.condosinthegta.ca

3031 Bloor Street W., Toronto, ON M8X 1C5

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DA LINDATE A M .COM 416 - 236 - 1871

CALL FOR A FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL MARKET EVALUATION

Luke DALINDA

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1% in CANADA

BASED ON SALES

Daiva DALINDA

BROKER

LIFETIME MEMBER

77 KINGSWAY CRESCENT $2,359,000 Flawless, custom-built home with an opulent interior and soaring 10' ceilings on the main floor. No expense spared in the state-of-the-art kitchen that overlooks the dining and family room, befitting of any major gathering. 4 spacious bedrooms, each with designer ensuites. 8' ceilings in the basement, complete with nanny suite. This showpiece property is 3,820 square feet and just steps to school and Humber parklands.

PALACE PLACE Luxurious waterfront condominium, with 5 star hotel-like amenities, valet parking and shuttle service to Union Station. Upscale community with private restaurant! The breathtaking water views can never be obstructed.

JUST SOLD 341 MARKLAND DRIVE

$598,000 Expansive 1,388 square feet, with lake and river views. Tremendous opportunity at under $450/square foot!

COMING SOON

JUST SOLD 155 LEGION ROAD N #2713

Suites from 800 - 2,800 square feet SOLD SUITES: 2906, 2910, 3102, 402, 4001

JUST SOLD 1 PALACE PIER COURT #2204

LUKE

DAIVA

LDALINDA@DALINDA.NET

416-725-7170

DDALINDA@DALINDA.NET

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

416-919-1738

Ranked #1, Harvey Kalles Real Estate (Bloor West office 2016) Ranked #2, Harvey Kalles Real Estate company-wide (2016) 44 LELAND AVENUE $2,780,000 EX LI CL ST U S I N IV G E

NORSEMANHEIGHTS-SUNNYLEA www.TransitionalModern.com

Exceptional brand new detached Transitional Modern masterpiece in prime destination community! Perfectly situated near Pearson Airport, St Georges Golf Club, Kingsway Village, Sherway Gardens and 15 minutes to downtown Toronto! 4+1 bedroom, 6 bathroom custom home built by award-winning Leprevo Homes. Open concept main level great room featuring large chef’s kitchen, wine cellar and family room, finished lower level with walkout to backyard, 55 x 115’ fully landscaped lot with linear inground pool!

Premium features including limestone exterior finish, 2 car garage, engineered hardwood flooring, Wolf and SubZero appliances, 4,000+ square foot of finished space!

Offered exclusively to the most discerning buyer. Exceptional value in destination West Toronto community! Majestic residence built to exacting details.

18 Raymar Place OAKVILLE WATERFRONT

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84 North Drive EdENBRIdGE / ETOBICOKE

65 Brule Gardens SWANSEA / BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

119 Strathallan Avenue LYTTON PARK / CENTRAL TORONTO

1 Old Mill Drive suite 1021 BLOOR WEST / OLd mILL

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35 Balmuto Street suite 4501 ROSEdALE / YORKVILLE

41 Old Forest Hill Road FOREST HILL VILLAGE

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41 Daneswood Road LAWRENCE PARK

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Thank you to all of my dear Clients and associate Realtors for an incredible 2016 - Best Wishes in 2017 to everyone!!!

Here is a brief selection of homes and condos listed and sold by myself in 2016 .. Fluent in all Prime Communities … :)

290 Adelaide Penthouse KING WEST

In desperate need of more homes and condos for my Buyers - Call or Email for your COMPLIMENTARY EVALUATION

www.DavidOey.com - virtual tours, photography, filming, features and more

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE - Ranked in the Top 0.2% across all 45,000+ GTA realtors

2855 Bloor Street #601 KINGSWAY / OLd mILL

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33 Loyalist Street ALLANBROOKE GARdENS / ETOBICOKE

102 Mitchell Avenue QUEEN STREET WEST

319 Carlaw Avenue suite 410 LESLIEVILLE

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686 Balliol Street dAVISVILLE / mT PLEASANT EAST

6 Plowman Lane RICHmONd HILL

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130 Carlton Street Penthouse 6 CENTRALTORONTO

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75 Portland Street #318 KING WEST

901 Queen Street PH619 QUEEN WEST / TRINITY BELLWOOdS

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200 Quebec Avenue HIGH PARK

12 Hewitt Avenue RONCESVALLES / HIGH PARK

20 Bywood Drive ISLINGTON HEIGHTS

direct: 416 908 9800

41 Old Forest Hill Road FOREST HILL VILLAGE

188 Macpherson Avenue TORONTO CENTRE / ROSEdALE

348 Armadale Avenue BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

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223 Crawford Street TRINITY BELLWOOdS

221 Crawford Street TRINITY BELLWOOdS

55 Scollard Street YORKVILLE

Email: david@davidOey.com 84 North Drive EdENBRIdGE / ETOBICOKE

*Represented Buyer

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DELICIOUSDISH Cooking School specializes in Whole Food Home Cooking, Meal Panning, Recipe Developing and Healthy Eating. #CookAtHome D: 416.200.3522 E: deliciousdish@rogers.com

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• 2 lbs combination of skinless cod and salmon, cut into 2-inch chunks • 1-2 lbs of mixed seafood, mussels, clams, shrimps, scallops • Onion-salt and freshly ground pepper • Olive oil for the fish

DIRECTIONS • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over med heat.

Add the onion, sauté until just beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add the anchovies, cook for 30 seconds or so. Add the carrots, peppers and jalapeno pepper, cook for a few minutes.

Add the zucchini and mushrooms, cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaf, red pepper flakes, orange peel, fennel and thyme, stir.

• Add both types of tomatoes, bring to a boil, turn the heat to low. Add the potatoes, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

• Add 4 cups (1000 mL) water and the wine, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer UNCOVERED for another 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the bay leaf and orange peel. At this point the soup base can be frozen. Defrost and bring back to a boil before continuing with the next step.

• Let the fish and seafood sit at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before adding to the hot soup.

Season the fish and seafood well with onionsalt, pepper and olive oil, add to the pot along with the parsley and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the fish pieces flake. Do not overcook or stir too roughly.

• Season with salt and pepper and serve with a good hunk of crusty bread. THN

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Exceptional brand new detached Transitional Modern masterpiece in prime destination community! Perfectly situated near Pearson Airport, St Georges Golf Club, Kingsway Village, Sherway Gardens and 15 minutes to Downtown Toronto! 4+1 Bedroom 6 Bathroom custom home built by award winning Leprevo Homes. Bespoke landscaping featuring linear inground pool, open concept main level great room featuring large chefs kitchen, wine cellar and family room, finished lower level with walkout to backyard, fully landscaped and ready for move in! No expenses spared - limestone exterior, 2 car garage, 7 inch hardwood engineered flooring, Wolf & Subzero appliances, 4,500+ square foot of finished space! Offered exclusively to the most discerning buyer. Exceptional value - compare the value in a destination community in prime West Toronto! www.TransitionalModern.com

DAVID ANDERSON OEY SAL ES

R EPR ES ENTAT I V E

416.908.9800 david@davidoey.com

davidoey.com

David Oey is Ranked #1 at Harvey Kalles Bloor West office, #2 Company Wide across all Harvey Kalles realtors (2016)

See David Oey’s ad on Pages 10 & 11 for details on this and other great properties.

$1,989,000

2 5 B R U L E C R E S C E N T , TO R O N TO

Stunning renovated home in magical Brule Gardens! Exquisite craftsmanship that maintains the integrity of the homes in the area. Set on premium ravine lot overlooking mature trees & a tiered backyard. This sun filled home features 3+1 bedrooms, 4 baths, stain glass window on the staircase, walk out to yard from dining area & side entrance with nanny suite in the lower level. Steps to Etienne Brule & High Park, Bloor West Village & The Old Mill.

Open concept living space with a welcoming, warm and cozy feeling. Your private oasis awaits you! Call today for more details about this truly beautiful home. 25brule.com

See Ana Santos’ ad on PAGE 5 for details on this and other great properties.

Professionals Inc., Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Sales Representative

B.Sc.Phm.

Top 1% by dollar volume in City of Toronto - 2015 Of all Realtors in Toronto Real Estate Board, 2015. Based on Top-Ranked Agent Reality powered by IMS

Building Relationships...

One home at a time.

www.motria.com

motriadzulynsky@trebnet.com

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8 King Georges Road Classic Kingsway Tudor!

19 King Georges Road Custom Home in The Kingsway!

Impressive 4+1 bedroom rebuilt home, located on one of most prestigious streets in The Kingsway. $2,995,000

Spectacular brand new rebuild in premium Kingsway location.

4,000 square feet constructed with the highest quality. $4,500,000

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Christine Simpson sales representative

christine@christinesimpson.com c. 416.271.6900

TOP 1 % CANADA *Lifetime Member 1996-2016 ($ volume sales)

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416.236.1871

19 Riverside Crescent SPECTACULAR ~ 103’ x 240’ Terraced Lot Spacious Sunfilled 4 Bdrm ~ Multiple Walkouts Amazing 4 Season Vistas Over Humber River Oversized Principal Rooms ~ High Ceilings Incredible Lower Level ~ Separate Entrance Canoe/Kayak/Skate Right From Your Home No Need For A Cottage!

‘Humber River’ RAVINE

Walkout To Sun Deck 5 Bournemouth Road ‘Princess Anne Manor’ Classic IMMACULATELY MAINTAINED 3 Bdrm ~ 2 1/2 Bath ~ Family Home 2 Wood Burning Fireplaces 75’ x 122’ Landscaped & Fully Fenced Lot Sought After School District

Thank You to all my valued clients.

“Christine is amazing. She makes a somewhat stressful time ‘fun’ and easy.

Very down to earth. She genuinely got excited about this life change for us.” SELLER & BUYER

I look forward to meeting new people in this Great Community and helping them with any of their needs in the Real Estate Market.

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“Christine is especially knowledgeable of everything going on in the market.

She has the pre-listing process down to a science which makes life easy for the Seller.

Bottom line ~ Christine Delivered.” SELLER

It has been a privilege to work with you and your families.

~ see more testimonials at christinesimpson.com ~

MORE PHOTOS~DETAILS~VIRTUAL TOURS ONLINE • CALL FOR OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULES

christinesimpson.com

TANYA SIDOROVA Sales Representative

MICHAEL INWOOD Broker, B.Comm

Please call us today for a Free Evaluation of Your Home

416.262.6061 sidorovainwood.com info@sidorovainwood.com

JUST LISTED – $2,999,000

Proudly Serving

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE, HIGH PARK, SWANSEA, JUNCTION & BABY POINT

for over 27years!

LISTED – $1,179,000

EXCLUSIVE

443-445 GLENLAKE AVENUE

25 EVELYN CRESCENT

Call for Details

LISTED – $1,199,000

LISTED – $1,399,000

LISTED – $1,199,000

LEGAL 6-PLEX BLOOR STREET & CLENDENAN AVENUE

SOLD $550,000+ Over Asking!

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

HIGH PARK

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

HIGH PARK/ BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

SOLD $325,000+ Over Asking!

SOLD $160,000+ Over Asking!

LISTED – $849,000

LISTED – $888,000

LISTED – $1,649,000

BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

4 APTS SOLD $270,000+ Over Asking!

SWANSEA

SOLD $420,000+ Over Asking!

HIGH PARK/BLOOR WEST VILLAGE

SOLD in Two Weeks!

HIGH PARK

SUTTON GROUP REALTY SYSTEMS INC., BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED. *NOT INTENDED TO SOLICIT BUYERS AND SELLERS CURRENTLY UNDER CONTRACT WITH A BROKER