14 11, 2018

JUST LISTED! 55 Austin Avenue

Built in 1895, this Victorian home has so much to offer. The original brick front exterior and nicely landscaped front yard offer fantastic curb appeal. The indoor front porch is filled with natural light and is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee.

The main floor is spacious with an open concept floor plan, new flooring, new fixtures, pot lights and large windows. The kitchen features a centre island and plenty of cabinetry as well as two skylights and a layout that’s perfect for entertaining. There is also a walk out to the large back deck and yard – ideal for Summer barbeques.

The second level features two spacious bedrooms both with hardwood floors, pot lights, new fixtures and large windows.

The third level is a wonderful space featuring another large bedroom with a skylight, a walk in closet and even enough room for a home office or sitting area.

The lower level has been recently updated with a modern floating staircase, new flooring and a newly renovated washroom. There is also a laundry area and a separate room for storage.

The impressive backyard is fully fenced in and features a large deck as well as a lovely garden. There is also potential for the convenience of parking off the laneway by removing or repositioning the back fence.

This home is ideally situated on a quiet one-way street in the sought after neighbourhood of Leslieville. A short walk gets you down to all of the fantastic shops, patios and restaurants along Queen Street East. You can also head up to Gerrard Street East and enjoy all of the wonderful new bars and restaurants that have opened up in recent years.

For more info, please visit www.55Austin.com or give us a call at 416.465.7850

15 11, 2017

JUST SOLD! – 90 Sumach Street Loft 403 – Trefann Court

2 Days on the market, over 2000 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, and 2 parking spaces!

90 Sumach Street, once home to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a warehouse and design centre was originally used for their archives, studios, rehearsal spaces and workshops. From the brick exterior to the warehouse style windows to the vintage film light in the front lobby, everything about 90 Sumach pays tribute to its history.

Loft 403 is absolutely stunning! Upon entry you are immediately impressed by expansive open concept space. With 2059 square feet of living space plus a balcony, this loft is one of the largest in the building.

True to the definition of a hard loft, this residence features concrete floors, exposed ducts, fluted concrete columns and 14 foot ceilings.

Loft 403 includes extensive premium upgrades and finishes. The kitchen was completely renovated in 2011 with a beautiful mosaic tiled back splash, new cabinets, marble counters and a new sink and faucet. The appliances are second to none and include a 36” Wolfe Range, a Vent A hood vent, a built-in Sub Zero Refrigerator, and a built-in Miele dishwasher. The plumbing and electrical in the kitchen was upgraded at this time as well.

The kitchen overlooks the open concept dining and living rooms making the entire space perfect for entertaining. The floor to ceiling windows offer south views and an abundance of natural light all day long. There is also a walk out to the large balcony which was installed in 2011.

The master bedroom is absolutely stunning with high ceilings, a large walk-in closet and a spa-like master ensuite.

The second bedroom is perfect for a spare room, a home office or even an art studio. Additional upgrades were done in 2014 which include a ton of built in storage.

Both washrooms were upgraded in 2014 with new faucets and toilets and a new shower was installed in the main bathroom. There is also a convenient laundry closet with a stacked Bosch washer and Bosch dryer.

This loft also includes not one but two parking spaces!

The building offers a newly refurbished amenities room, visitor parking, and a fenced dog run. There is also a spectacular rooftop terrace with barbecues where you can take in the incredible west-facing views of the Toronto skyline. Located just steps from Queen Street East, you can enjoy easy access to the TTC as well as tons of great restaurants, shops and bars in the neighbourhood.

2 11, 2017

Sold WAY Over Asking! 1830 Bloor St West Suite 1018

Welcome to Suite 1018 at The HighPark Condominiums by Daniels!

Upon entering the suite you are immediately impressed by the open and airy floor plan, the attention to detail and the quality of finishes.

The open concept kitchen features modern Frati 02 Rovere Tasso lower cabinets, Surf – Matte upper cabinets, Quantra Pietra Grey Quartz countertops, a centre island, grey mirrored backsplash combined with a Pamesa Capua Multi Perla accent backsplash behind the range and stainless steel appliances.

The living room is filled with natural light with floor to ceiling windows and a walk out to the large balcony. The entire suite features Vancouver Oak Premium laminate throughout.

The spacious den is ideal for a home office and could also be used as a media room to suit your needs.

The 4 piece washroom is lovely featuring graphite matte cabinetry and grey polished tiles throughout as well as a bright white medicine cabinet with additional built in shelving.

The master bedroom is absolutely stunning with ample natural light! Floor to ceiling windows and a wall to wall closet with mirrored sliding doors enhance this room perfectly.

The outdoor space is incredible! The large balcony extends the entire width of the suite and there is enough space for an outdoor dining area.

Suite 1018 also includes an oversized laundry room, a spacious front hall closet for additional storage, a locker and parking!

Situated on the same level as the impressive 10th floor roof top terrace, you can enjoy barbequing and taking in views of High Park and the downtown Toronto skyline with ease.

Move in and enjoy the sensational space!
$529,900
www.1830Bloor.ca

31 07, 2017

JUST SOLD! 70 Roseheath Avenue – East Danforth


This large semi detached home has been lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained. The covered front porch is a wonderful space to enjoy a morning coffee and enhances the curb appeal of this wonderful residence.

The open concept living and dining rooms boast hardwood floors throughout and large windows allowing for plenty of natural light. The spacious eat in kitchen has plenty of cabinetry and enough room for a large centre island or a second dining area if desired. There is also a walk out to the fenced in backyard. Perfect for barbeque season in the summer months!

The second level features 3 large bedrooms and a 4 piece washroom. The master bedroom includes a beautiful Bay window to let in the morning sun, hardwood floors and ample space for a sitting area as well.

This home also features a full basement with plenty or room for storage and laundry and there’s even a detached garage!

Perfectly situated on a lovely street in a great family neighbourhood, 70 Roseheath Avenue is just minutes from so many great shops and restaurants along The Danforth. Move in and enjoy everything that this home has to offer!

31 07, 2017

SOLD OVER ASKING! 100 Western Battery Road #1708 – Liberty Village


Welcome to Suite 1708. This spacious condo features an open concept floor plan with lovely flooring and floor to ceiling windows in the living room and kitchen. The kitchen is absolutely stunning with tons of upgrades including premium Chocolate Pear Tree cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, Arctic Cream granite counters and a large centre island. The living room is bright and airy with plenty of room to relax and is open to the kitchen making the space ideal for entertaining. It also features a walk out to the large north facing balcony.

The separate den is perfect for a home office and features the same flooring as the living room and kitchen as well as a sliding door for added privacy.

The master bedroom is a fantastic space with wall to wall closets, enough room to fit a king size bed and floor to ceiling windows. It also has another walk out to the balcony.

The 4 piece washroom is modern and generous in size with a sleek vanity and a linen closet for extra storage.

The impressive balcony spans 30 feet across and offers enough room to have separate sitting and dining areas. The unobstructed north views are so impressive and a rare find living in the downtown core.

Suite 1708 also includes ensuite laundry for added convenience as well as parking and a locker! Move in and enjoy everything that this vibrant neighbourhood has to offer!

31 07, 2017

SOLD OVER ASKING! 173 Seaton Street – Cabbagetown South


This charming Victorian in Cabbagetown provides an abundance of original character mixed in with modern finishes. Soaring ceilings and massive principal rooms provide an open and airy environment. 2 meticulously finished units with amazing Income potential!

The spectacular 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Upper unit has ample natural light and plenty of space to live and entertain. The functional master bedroom is located on the 3rd floor and has a skylight, powder room, and vaulted ceilings. Step out on the 3rd floor deck to enjoy your morning coffee and enjoy the sunshine. The stunning kitchen has a ton of cabinet space, granite counters, a skylight, and a Juliette balcony. Perfect for the home chef.

The charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Lower unit features soaring ceilings with original mouldings and stained glass on the first floor. The beautiful, large eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, wood floors, and original high baseboards. The first floor also features a modern powder room with beautiful finishes, and a walk out to a lovely private garden space to enjoy all season long. The lowered basement has high ceilings with an airy feel and a gorgeous modern staircase that leads to 2 bedrooms, a stunning renovated 4 piece bathroom, and a laundry room.

This functional turn-key property is perfect for any investor or for anyone looking to supplement their mortgage payments. Live in one unit and rent out the other or rent them both out to maximize your cash flow.

31 07, 2017

SOLD OVER ASKING! 201 Carlaw Ave, Loft 129 – Leslieville


This stunning 2-level loft is located in the original section of the building revealing soaring ceilings and exposed brick with plenty of character. Located on Carlaw just north of Queen St. E, the location is what we consider the heart of Leslieville.

1120 square feet of interior living space provides ample room to enjoy. Open concept living, dining, and kitchen feature light laminate wood flooring throughout. Stainless Steel appliances, beautiful granite counter tops and a handy kitchen island to provide the perfect setting for your cooking creations.

The upper level boasts an impressive bedroom with plenty of natural light, exposed brick walls, 12 foot ceilings, and a triple wide closet for plenty of storage. This level also features a beautifully appointed 4 piece bathroom with modern tiles accented with granite counter tops and a large den area that has potential to be converted to a 2nd bedroom if desired.

2 separate entrances provide easy access to the street level for everything Leslieville has to offer or to the parking area, perfect for carrying in your groceries from the car!

Just move in and enjoy this spectacular home!

31 07, 2017

SOLD OVER ASKING! 233 Carlaw Ave, Penthouse Loft 815 – Leslieville


Welcome to Penthouse 815 in the renowned Garment Factory Lofts!

The interior features trendy style at every turn with a wonderful openness and abundant natural light. The interior and exterior flow is seamless so it is truly an amazing space morning, noon and night.

Recent interior updates give this loft a nice edge while keeping it very comfortable.

The open concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining with enough space for separate living and dining areas and space for a home office if desired.

The loft features engineered hardwood floors throughout, soaring 10’6” ceilings, exposed ductwork and custom industrial style light fixtures. The kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a large centre island as well as a modern subway tile backsplash.

The bedroom is a fantastic space to wake up in as the morning sun fills the entire space. There is a large double closet with built ins for added storage and a sliding glass door. The spa like bathroom features a new wall mounted vanity and impressive slate tiles.

The balcony accommodates comfy seating. Perfect for reading a good book and plenty of space for enjoying a barbeque in any season.

The unobstructed expansive lake views are enhanced by a blanket of lush green trees in the summer months and a coat of glistening snow covered roof tops in the winter.

Move in and enjoy this wonderful space!

8 01, 2017

How laneway houses could help solve Toronto’s real-estate woes


The GTA housing market has been operating within a policy of intensification for more than a decade now. This has caused a shift away from ground-oriented homes and moved the market toward higher-density housing, such as condominiums.

Our real-estate market has seen consistent increases in the cost of housing, with the average price of a detached home in Toronto increasing by over 32 per cent this past November from the same month last year, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board.

While those who prefer urban living have embraced higher-density housing, folks looking for traditional ground-oriented housing must move farther and farther away from the city to find it.

So what if there was a way to introduce new ground-oriented housing in the heart of Toronto that could accommodate up to 100,000 people, and the solution was literally in our backyard all along? That is, if your backyard is along a laneway.

Laneway housing is an innovative concept first introduced in Toronto back in 2006. And while it ultimately went nowhere here, it did inspire Vancouver, Ottawa and other cities to introduce policies that embraced it.

The original concept a decade ago contemplated a separate dwelling being legally severed and requiring new municipal services, resulting in the digging up of laneways.

The new groundswell of interest in laneway housing (call it laneway housing 2.0) is focused on taking a different approach, where the new structures will be treated as secondary dwellings on the existing property.

That means the garage at the rear of the property could be rebuilt by the owner to include a secondary dwelling unit, potentially serviced through the existing municipal connections, limiting neighbourhood disruption and creating new appropriately sized, ground-oriented housing units that could range in size from 700 to 1,500 square feet.

This could represent one of the most innovative solutions to a wide range of the city‘s housing needs, including multi-generational households where the owner can provide accommodation for parents or children or introduce much needed rental housing stock and help generate new income from their property. And it would be creating new ground-oriented housing in areas close to transit and existing community amenities, with minimal neighbourhood disruption.

There is no silver bullet solution to solve all of our housing challenges in the GTA, but with approximately 300 kilometres of laneways in the City of Toronto, laneway housing could be a good start.

But this innovation will require that everyone works together: citizens, government and industry. And community consultations are underway. If you’re interested, you can participate by going online to: lanescape.ca/survey to learn more about the initiative and provide your input.

Remember: The best way to predict the future is to help create it.

SOURCE: THE TORONTO STAR

14 11, 2016

First-time home buyers to get $4,000 land transfer rebate

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Finance Minister Charles Sousa is giving first-time home buyers a $4,000 land transfer tax rebate.

Sousa used Monday’s fall economic statement to announce the tax break for eligible purchasers is being doubled from $2,000.

“Purchasing your very first home is one of the most exciting decisions in a young person’s life, but many are worried about how they will be able to afford their first condo or house,” the treasurer told the Legislature.

The change, which takes effect on Jan. 1, means first-time buyers will not pay land transfer tax on the first $386,000 of the cost of their homes.

“For many this will mean no land transfer tax on the purchase for their first home,” said Sousa.

“The housing market is an important source of economic growth and employment in Ontario and improving housing affordability will help more Ontarians participate,” he said.

Under the land transfer tax break, more than half of first-time home buyers won’t have to pay land transfer tax at all — although those in Toronto will still face the city’s levy implemented in 2008.

Renters are also getting a break, as the government freezes the property tax on apartment buildings — which are taxed at more than double the rate of other residential properties and condos, for example — while it reviews how the “high property tax burden” impacts the affordability of rentals.

To fund the breaks, the government will increase land transfer rates on houses that cost more than $2 million.

For every dollar over and above that, the rate will rise from 2 per cent to 2.5 per cent.

But the tax on the portion of the purchase price between $400,000 and $2 million will remain at 2 per cent.

The rate between $250,000 and $400,000 stay at 1.5 per cent and between $55,000 and $250,000 at 1 per cent.

And the first $55,000 of a purchase price will remain at 0.5 per cent land transfer tax.

Those changes only affect properties with one or two single-family residences.

For other types of properties, such as apartment buildings, the only increase will be on the portion over and above $400,000, which will jump from 1.5 per cent to 2 per cent.

Despite a controversial accounting change from Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk, Sousa said the Liberals would balance the books in 2017-18 as he has promised.

The deficit for 2016-17 will remain at $4.3 billion as he had projected in the February budget.

That figure would have been lower but for Lysyk surprising the Liberals last month by announcing two government-sponsored public pension funds should no longer be booked as assets — even though they had been since 2001.

The actuarial adjustment — which is now being reviewed by an independent expert panel — wiped $10.7 billion from the assets column and is the equivalent of a $1.5 billion hit on next year’s budget.

“We will balance the budget in 2017-18 and remain balanced in 2018-19 as scheduled. It’s not going to be easy, but … we will make the right choices to bring Ontario to balance,” said Sousa.

Lysyk said she amended her interpretation after examining the province’s claim to the co-sponsored Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union Pension Plan and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

In other measures — most previously announced — Sousa reminded Ontarians the government will waive the 8 per cent provincial share of the harmonized sales tax in electricity bills starting in January and bring in savings up of up $540 a year on hydro for some rural Ontario residents.

The first of 100,000 promised new child care spaces by 2022 will come this school year, with 3,400 spots at a cost of $65.5 million, while the more than 100 hospitals across the province will share an additional $140 million in base funding.

Schools will get another $1.1 billion over two years to help address a backlog of much-needed repairs and upgrades, with another $60 million going toward an effort aimed at boosting math skills in elementary school pupils by giving them one hour of math instruction daily from Grades 1 through 8.

In terms of consumer protection, the government plans to ban door-to-door sales of water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces and water filters and will pass legislation to licence and set qualifications for home inspectors.

As well, fees for special occasion permits allowing the serving of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages at weddings and other events will be cancelled.
SOURCE: THE TORONTO STAR

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