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4 STUART AVENUESOLD IN 1 DAY FOR ASKING PRICE!
SOLD
371 HOLLYWOOD AVENUELISTED AT $1,398,000
SOLD!
SOLD
116 NIPIGON AVENUELISTED AT $1,998,800
SOLD!
SOLD
200 CHURCHILL AVENUELISTED AT $2,098,000
SOLD!
SOLD
73 KINGSDALE AVENUELISTED AT $2,688,000
SOLD!
SOLD
36 ALTAMONT ROADSOLD OVER THE ASKING PRICE!
SOLD
21 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, PH 701LISTED AT $1,388,000
SOLD!
SOLD
2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #204 • $498,000Large brand new luxury 1+1 unit with approximately 200’ terrace. Feels like a house with back yard. Direct access to 2 subways, 24hr concierge, whole food market, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, and swimming pool.
1 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, #1201 • $550,000Rarely found 3 bed unit in Bayview & Sheppard just steps from subway! Bright and spacious with breathtaking unobstructed views! 1,336 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony! Over $100K in renovations! New kitchen with granite and top-of-the-line appliances, new hardwood floors, new bathrooms!
197 WILFRED AVENUE • $1,298,000Charming house on 50’ lot in prime North York location on quiet street. Rare opportunity with fantastic potential. Among million dollar homes. Walk to park, Bayview Village Mall, and all amenities! Professional landscaping, steps to Earl Haig SS, McKee PS, subway, Hwy 401, shopping & restaurants.
2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #1302 • $580,000Brand new luxury corner unit in Tridel Hallmark Centre. Approximately 880 sq ft with 2 separate bedrooms, sauna, steam room, swimming pool, 24hr concierge, whole food market, and fitness centre. Direct access to 2 subways.
248 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE • $2,199,000Luxury home featuring 5+2 bedrooms, approximately 4,200 sqaure feet plus basement, sitting on a 50’ lot. Close to subway, schools, and shopping malls.
15 DONCREST DRIVE • $4,880,000Spectacular brand new custom built designer home nestled on a private treed lot. Custom gourmet kitchen with Bosch appliances, auto sensor faucets, Ceasarstone countertops. Master with 10-piece ensuite. Guest bedroom. 12’ ceilings on main. 8,000 + 3,000 sq ft total living space!
434 EMPRESS AVENUE • $1,299,000Pie-shaped lot widens to 62’! Situated in desirable Willowdale. Great opportunity to live or build in Bayview and Sheppard area. Great community and wonderful amenities. Good schools, Earl Haig, parks, theatres, Bayview Village Mall, steps away from subway, TTC, Highway 401.
205 NORTON AVENUE • $2,858,000Gorgeous custom built new home, sitting on diamond-shaped land with depth of 180’, a masterpiece! Approximately 4,400 sq ft. Professionally finished lower level, 5+1 bedroom, 7 bath, 2 laundry rooms, finished basement with heated floors, amazing modern design bar & wine cellar.
316 HOLLYWOOD AVENUESOLD IN JUST 1 WEEK FOR OVER THE ASKING
PRICE!
SOLD
331 SPRING GARDEN AVENUESHARON RAISED THE PRICE IN WILLOWDALE
BY SELLING 331 SPRING GARDEN FOR $2,830,000!
SOLD
223 BYNG AVENUELISTED AT $1,878,000
SOLD!
SOLD
247 BURBANK DRIVE • $3,248,000Amazing, brand new home boasting approximately 10,000 square feet of living space. Luxury house with an elevator! One of a kind property backing onto ravine! Never has there been this luxury in this area!
JUST LISTED
235 MCKEE AVENUE • $2,598,000 Brand new custom-built home boasting over 6,000 square feet of luxury living space. Your dream home in a beautiful neighbourhood!
JUST LISTED
232 HILLCREST AVENUELISTED AT $1,268,000
SOLD!
SOLD
JUST LISTED
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DALE AREA Since 2009
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Call SHARON now for your SOLD sign
4 STUART AVENUESOLD IN 1 DAY FOR ASKING PRICE!
SOLD
371 HOLLYWOOD AVENUELISTED AT $1,398,000
SOLD!
SOLD
116 NIPIGON AVENUELISTED AT $1,998,800
SOLD!
SOLD
200 CHURCHILL AVENUELISTED AT $2,098,000
SOLD!
SOLD
73 KINGSDALE AVENUELISTED AT $2,688,000
SOLD!
SOLD
36 ALTAMONT ROADSOLD OVER THE ASKING PRICE!
SOLD
21 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, PH 701LISTED AT $1,388,000
SOLD!
SOLD
2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #204 • $498,000Large brand new luxury 1+1 unit with approximately 200’ terrace. Feels like a house with back yard. Direct access to 2 subways, 24hr concierge, whole food market, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, and swimming pool.
1 CLAIRTRELL ROAD, #1201 • $550,000Rarely found 3 bed unit in Bayview & Sheppard just steps from subway! Bright and spacious with breathtaking unobstructed views! 1,336 sq ft + 50 sq ft balcony! Over $100K in renovations! New kitchen with granite and top-of-the-line appliances, new hardwood floors, new bathrooms!
197 WILFRED AVENUE • $1,298,000Charming house on 50’ lot in prime North York location on quiet street. Rare opportunity with fantastic potential. Among million dollar homes. Walk to park, Bayview Village Mall, and all amenities! Professional landscaping, steps to Earl Haig SS, McKee PS, subway, Hwy 401, shopping & restaurants.
2 ANNDALE DRIVE, #1302 • $580,000Brand new luxury corner unit in Tridel Hallmark Centre. Approximately 880 sq ft with 2 separate bedrooms, sauna, steam room, swimming pool, 24hr concierge, whole food market, and fitness centre. Direct access to 2 subways.
248 SPRING GARDEN AVENUE • $2,199,000Luxury home featuring 5+2 bedrooms, approximately 4,200 sqaure feet plus basement, sitting on a 50’ lot. Close to subway, schools, and shopping malls.
15 DONCREST DRIVE • $4,880,000Spectacular brand new custom built designer home nestled on a private treed lot. Custom gourmet kitchen with Bosch appliances, auto sensor faucets, Ceasarstone countertops. Master with 10-piece ensuite. Guest bedroom. 12’ ceilings on main. 8,000 + 3,000 sq ft total living space!
434 EMPRESS AVENUE • $1,299,000Pie-shaped lot widens to 62’! Situated in desirable Willowdale. Great opportunity to live or build in Bayview and Sheppard area. Great community and wonderful amenities. Good schools, Earl Haig, parks, theatres, Bayview Village Mall, steps away from subway, TTC, Highway 401.
205 NORTON AVENUE • $2,858,000Gorgeous custom built new home, sitting on diamond-shaped land with depth of 180’, a masterpiece! Approximately 4,400 sq ft. Professionally finished lower level, 5+1 bedroom, 7 bath, 2 laundry rooms, finished basement with heated floors, amazing modern design bar & wine cellar.
316 HOLLYWOOD AVENUESOLD IN JUST 1 WEEK FOR OVER THE ASKING
PRICE!
SOLD
331 SPRING GARDEN AVENUESHARON RAISED THE PRICE IN WILLOWDALE
BY SELLING 331 SPRING GARDEN FOR $2,830,000!
SOLD
223 BYNG AVENUELISTED AT $1,878,000
SOLD!
SOLD
247 BURBANK DRIVE • $3,248,000Amazing, brand new home boasting approximately 10,000 square feet of living space. Luxury house with an elevator! One of a kind property backing onto ravine! Never has there been this luxury in this area!
JUST LISTED
235 MCKEE AVENUE • $2,598,000 Brand new custom-built home boasting over 6,000 square feet of luxury living space. Your dream home in a beautiful neighbourhood!
JUST LISTED
232 HILLCREST AVENUELISTED AT $1,268,000
SOLD!
SOLD
JUST LISTED
• Free Home Evaluation• Record-Breaking Results• Extensive Online Presence• Unparalleled Marketing Plan• Complimentary Staging Service
My Standard is to Give You More!
Marketing Toronto’s Most Elegant Homes and Luxury Real Estate
Sharon!
.comBroker • Interior Designer
#1WILLOW-
DALE AREA Since 2009
(volume of sales)
#3IN
CANADA Re/Max 2012
#4WORLD-
WIDERe/Max 2012
REALTRON REALTY INC.INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
416.892.0188SharonSoltanian.com#1 Female Agent Across RE/MAX Canada in 2013
Call SHARON now for your SOLD sign
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Secret IngredientsMAKE WONDERFUL
WHOOPIE PIESAnna Olson knows a thing or two about baking -
and now she has something extra special to share.
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RE/MAX Realtron Realty Inc., Brokerage
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Spectacular custom built home! Elegantly designed and masterfully crafter on a deep 43’ x 160’ pool size
lot! Great value! Best schools!
248 HOLMES AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$2,498,0
00
Beautiful solid custom home on deep 50’ x 150’ lot. Unique layout, top workmanship.
321 MCKEE AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$2,498,800
Magnificent custom built home on wide 57’ x 132.5’ lot! Superbly designed and crafted! Large bedroom
with own Ensuite! Approx 4,500 sf + lower level!
381 HORSHAM AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$2,088,0
00
Gorgeous custom home with superior quality and finishing. Professional walk-out basement, 60’ x 160’
lot size. Over 5,000 square feet.
206 BYNG AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$3,388,000
Spectacular custom built home on prime 50’ x 133’ lot on the best block of Hillcrest Avenue!
Superbly crafted!
318 HILLCREST AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$2,628,000
Magnificent custom built ‘Smart Home’ backing onto green space! Lovely backyard. Steps to Yonge and all
amenities. 40’ x 130’ lot size.
111 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
Stunning custom built home conveniently located steps away from North York Centre! 30’ x 122’ lot size.
145 KINGSDALE AVENUE
Gorgeous custom built home on 25’ x 120’ lot with high-end material and superb craftsmanship. Close to
Sheppard Avenue and all amenities!
269 GREENFIELD AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$1,798,800
SOLD!98% OF ASKING PRICE
IN 2 WEEKS
SOLD!
Fully professionally renovated bungalow on 53’ x 133.5’ lot! Close to all Amenities and TTC.
3 BURKE STREET
Sold Pric
e
$1,050,0
00
Fantastic custom built home on wide 57’ x 132.5’ lot! Modern design! 5+2 bedrooms, approximately 4,500
square feet + lower level!
379 HORSHAM AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$1,998,800
Asking P
rice
$2,668,800
Stunning custom built home on fantastic and rare 62.5’ x 134’ lot! Unparalleled quality with superior
workmanship! Over 4,600 square feet plus finished walk-out basement!
210 DUNFOREST AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$2,948,800
SOLD!117% OF ASKING PRICE
IN 6 DAYS
Asking P
rice
$1,888,800
SOLD!98.5% OF ASKING
IN 1 WEEK
Luxury custom built home on the best street! Southern 50’ x 128’ lot. 4+1 bedrooms, 7 washrooms.
277 HILLCREST AVENUE
Asking P
rice
$2,688,000
SOLD!
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make wonderfulS E C R E T I N G R E D I E N T S
WHOOPIE PIES
food recipe
nna Olson, celebrity chef and host of Food Network Canada's Bake with Anna Olson, knows a thing or two about baking - and now she has something extra special to share. »A
8 thehomenews.ca
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350˚ F (180˚ C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Add the butter and mix in using electric beaters on medium speed (or in a mixer) until pieces of butter are no longer visible (the mixture will look like cookie crumbs).
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg and vanilla. Add this all at once to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed to incorporate. Increase the speed to medium high, beating for about 2 minutes until the batter is light and fluffy.
Using an ice cream scoop (a ¾-oz/ 22 ml) scoop will yield 40 pieces) scoop the batter onto the prepared baking trays, leaving 2 inches (5 cm) between each scoop. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the top of the “cake” springs back when gently pressed. Cool the “cakes” completely on the baking tray before removing with a spatula.
For the filling, place the milk chocolate chips in a metal bowl placed over a pot filled with an inch of gently simmering water, stirring with a spatula until melted (alternatively, you can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave on medium heat, stirring every 10 seconds until smooth) Set aside to cool slightly.
Beat the cream cheese with electric beaters (or in a mixer) until smooth, and then add half of the icing sugar, beating again until smooth (the filling will be runny). Add the melted milk chocolate, beating to incorporate, and then add the remaining icing sugar, beating on high speed until fluffy.
To fill, spread a generous amount (3-4 tbsp/45-60 ml) onto to the bottom of one “cake” and then sandwich the filling with a second “cake”. Alternatively, you can pipe the filling using a piping bag fitted with a large star or plain tip. The whoopie pies can be stored chilled for up to 3 days, but are best enjoyed pulled from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
More information and baking inspiration is available at www.hersheyskitchens.ca. THN
www.newscanada.com
chocolate chip WHOOPIE PIESSERVING SIZE: 20 small (cupcake-sized) whoopie piesPREPARATION TIME: 25 minutesBAKE TIME: 13-15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
BATTER:
• 2 cups (500 ml) All-purpose Flour
• ½ cup (125 ml) Hershey's Natural Cocoa Powder
• 1 ½ tsp (20 ml) Baking Powder
• 1 cup (250 ml) Packed Dark Brown Sugar
• ½ cup (125 ml) Unsalted Butter, at room temperature and cut into pieces
• 1 cup (250 ml) 2% Milk
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 tsp (15 ml) Vanilla Extract
• ½ cup (125 ml) Hershey's Chipits Milk Chocolate Chips
FILLING:
• 1 cup (250 ml) Hershey's Chipits Milk Chocolate Chips
• 1 250 g pkg Cream Cheese, at room temperature
• 3 cups (750 ml) Icing Sugar, sifted
food recipe
A whoopie pie is really not a pie at all,
but is more like
CUPCAKEmeetsCOOKIE
says Anna Olson
thehomenews.ca 9
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350˚ F (180˚ C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir in the brown sugar. Add the butter and mix in using electric beaters on medium speed (or in a mixer) until pieces of butter are no longer visible (the mixture will look like cookie crumbs).
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg and vanilla. Add this all at once to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed to incorporate. Increase the speed to medium high, beating for about 2 minutes until the batter is light and fluffy.
Using an ice cream scoop (a ¾-oz/ 22 ml) scoop will yield 40 pieces) scoop the batter onto the prepared baking trays, leaving 2 inches (5 cm) between each scoop. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the top of the “cake” springs back when gently pressed. Cool the “cakes” completely on the baking tray before removing with a spatula.
For the filling, place the milk chocolate chips in a metal bowl placed over a pot filled with an inch of gently simmering water, stirring with a spatula until melted (alternatively, you can melt the chocolate chips in the microwave on medium heat, stirring every 10 seconds until smooth) Set aside to cool slightly.
Beat the cream cheese with electric beaters (or in a mixer) until smooth, and then add half of the icing sugar, beating again until smooth (the filling will be runny). Add the melted milk chocolate, beating to incorporate, and then add the remaining icing sugar, beating on high speed until fluffy.
To fill, spread a generous amount (3-4 tbsp/45-60 ml) onto to the bottom of one “cake” and then sandwich the filling with a second “cake”. Alternatively, you can pipe the filling using a piping bag fitted with a large star or plain tip. The whoopie pies can be stored chilled for up to 3 days, but are best enjoyed pulled from the fridge 30 minutes before serving.
More information and baking inspiration is available at www.hersheyskitchens.ca. THN
www.newscanada.com
chocolate chip WHOOPIE PIESSERVING SIZE: 20 small (cupcake-sized) whoopie piesPREPARATION TIME: 25 minutesBAKE TIME: 13-15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
BATTER:
• 2 cups (500 ml) All-purpose Flour
• ½ cup (125 ml) Hershey's Natural Cocoa Powder
• 1 ½ tsp (20 ml) Baking Powder
• 1 cup (250 ml) Packed Dark Brown Sugar
• ½ cup (125 ml) Unsalted Butter, at room temperature and cut into pieces
• 1 cup (250 ml) 2% Milk
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 tsp (15 ml) Vanilla Extract
• ½ cup (125 ml) Hershey's Chipits Milk Chocolate Chips
FILLING:
• 1 cup (250 ml) Hershey's Chipits Milk Chocolate Chips
• 1 250 g pkg Cream Cheese, at room temperature
• 3 cups (750 ml) Icing Sugar, sifted
food recipe
A whoopie pie is really not a pie at all,
but is more like
CUPCAKEmeetsCOOKIE
says Anna Olson
5418 YONGE STREET • $600,000Great location! Royal Arms by Tridel. One of a kind, south east corner. 1,600 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family room, balcony, 2-car parking and locker. $100,000 in upgrades from top to bottom. Possession April, 2015.
17 KENASTON GARDEN • $480,000Bayview & Sheppard, low rise luxury condo. Bright and clean. SE exposure. Steps to Bayview Village Shopping Mall, Hwy 401, and subway. 9’ ceilings, granite counter. Split bedrooms. Engineered hardwood throughout. 1 parking and 1 locker (owned). Just move in. Convenience store on site! This has it all!
NORTH YORK • $2,580,000Bayview & Finch. Brand new custom-built home in Willowdale area. 48’ x 161’ lot with over 4,000 square feet, 5+1 bedrooms, 6 washrooms, and 2-car garage. Famous school zone, close to TTC, subway and high-end shopping mall.
65 SPRING GARDEN • $669,900Yonge, Sheppard & Doris. It is all about the view! 1,558 square feet, 2 bedrooms (each with own ensuite). Guest powder room, large balcony and fireplace. Please call for more details.
HULLMARK CENTRE OFFICEFOR SALE & FOR LEASE
Sheppard & Yonge, famous Hullmark Centre building, Class A office. 800 - 2,000 square feet, direct access to subway and TTC, close to Highway 401 and all amenities. Please call for more details. Closing on December.
NORTH YORK • $1,380,000Sheppard & Bayview, prime location in Bayview Village. Beautiful bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2-car garage and 4 parking spaces. 60’ x 126’ lot with professional designed landscaping. Close to subway, shopping, Earl Haig School District, and easy access to Highway 401, 404 and hospital.
65 SPRING GARDEN • $695,000Yonge, Sheppard & Doris. 1,671 square feet, 2 bedrooms plus den, eat-in kitchen, large balcony, fireplace, west exposure, including 2 parking spaces.
NORTH YORK • $3,900/MOSheppard & Bayview. Ravine property in the heart of Bayview Village. 2+1 bedrooms, 3 washrooms, 2-car garage with 4 parking spaces, finished walk-out basement. Skylights, lots of harm and built-ins, your own “oasis” in the city, live in a “fairytale setting”. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer, existing light fixtures included.
NORTH YORK • $1,325,000Bayview & Finch. Attention builders and investors! Prime Bayview Village location, 3 brick bungalows for sale. 150’ total frontage. Potential to build townhouses. Earl Haig School District, close to man amenities, easy access to TTC, subway station. Great opportunity.
