31 07, 2017

SOLD OVER ASKING! 33 Mill Street #2505 – Distillery District


Welcome to Suite 2505 at 33 Mill Street in the historic Distillery District!

Upon entering the suite you are immediately impressed by the open and airy floor plan and the stunning, unobstructed lake views!

The open concept kitchen features modern white cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and enough space for a dining area.

The living room is filled with natural light all day long with south facing floor to ceiling windows and a walk out to the large balcony.

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

The 4 piece washroom is lovely featuring a modern high gloss vanity, an additional built in storage unit and trendy subway tiles.

The master bedroom is absolutely stunning! High ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, concrete floors, a double closet with mirrored sliding doors and a beautiful light fixture enhance this space. The most impressive aspect of this room is that you get to wake up to views of the lake every morning!

The outdoor space is incredible! The large balcony extends the entire width of the suite and includes a built in bench for storage and enough space for an outdoor dining area. The views include the CN Tower and downtown skyline to the west, the Distillery District to the east and spectacular unobstructed views of Lake Ontario to the south! It’s not often that you will find a condo where you can literally watch the sun rise in the morning, enjoy it all day long and then watch it set behind the Toronto skyline in the evening!

Move in and enjoy the sensational space!

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!

31 07, 2017

JUST SOLD! 122 Glen Manor Drive #3 – The Beaches


Townhouse # 3 was completely redesigned and renovated in 2008 under the direction of the renowned design firm Brian Chaput & Company. It is part of a small secluded enclave of executive townhomes ideally located in the heart of the Beach. Truly an excellent location, steps to the boardwalk, bicycle path, parks, restaurants and neighbourhood shops. This townhome also enjoys lake views under the arbour of stately trees on Scarboro Beach Blvd.

A private brick courtyard with beautiful plantings enhances the entranceway and welcomes guests to this delightful home. The entrance opens to a stylish eat-in kitchen which is beautifully designed, bright and airy with pleasant views of the courtyard. It also features Caesarstone quartz counters, custom designed cabinetry, a stainless backsplash, a large pantry, pull-out and soft close drawers and a fabulous center island.

Open concept, the overall flow on the main level is easy for entertaining. Both the dining and living room spaces are generous. They are enhanced by a walk out to the south facing balcony and a delightful wood burning fireplace that features an attractive honed slate hearth and surround. The large south facing windows ensure abundant sunshine and it is easy to relax and enjoy a pleasant breeze from the waterfront.

An open staircase leads to the second level which features three skylights, two spacious bedrooms and two beautifully renovated full baths. The master overlooks the courtyard and includes two custom designed double closets and a separate set of built-in shelves and drawers. The master bath has a double glass shower, radiant heated floors and Toto fixtures.

The second bedroom features a custom built-in bookcase and work space. The bath is finished beautifully with Toto fixtures, an Oceania soaker tub, and a repeat of the radiant heated floors. There is also ensuite laundry with front loading LG stackable washer and dryer.

Everything in the community is a short stroll from this picture perfect urban home. It is easy to be inspired to walk, jog or bicycle when living so close to the boardwalk and bicycle path. The shops and restaurants are abundant and close at hand as is the public transit for quick commuting to the downtown core.

Enjoy the ease of condo living in a special community, just minutes from the waterfront in our amazing cosmopolitan city!

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

Knock, Knock. How to Avoid Door-to-Door Scams

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It’s early in the evening and there’s a knock on the door. You answer and are greeted by an official-looking man who claims he needs to see your utility bill to confirm you’re getting your energy rebate.
Do you let him in?
While he may be legitimate, he may also be using deception to sell you something you don’t want. Here are some suggestions for finding out:
• Ask for a business card. Then, check if it has an address, phone
number and website. If the salesperson refuses or just shows you his
ID card (which anyone can fake), that’s a red flag.
• Ask for the name of his employer. Sometimes salespeople will say
they “represent the phone company”. That doesn’t mean they
actually work for it.
• Ask if you can call his company to confirm details before buying. If he
refuses, or says the office is closed, shut the door.
• Ask if you can consider the offer and call the office the next day to
place your order.
• If you’re really suspicious, ask him to come back later. Then, call the
non-emergency police number. Police are aware of common scams
in the area.
Most importantly, use your common sense. Door-to-door salespeople can
be pretty persuasive, but if something doesn’t seem right to you, trust your
gut. Say, “No thanks.”
Of course, if everything checks out with the salesperson, and the offer is a
good one, consider taking advantage of it.

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