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June 20, 2023 | Real Estate Tips

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| JUST LISTED FOR LEASE! 📍Address: 127 Beatric | JUST LISTED FOR LEASE!

📍Address: 127 Beatrice Street, Basement
🗺️ Area: Trinity Bellwoods
🛏️ Bedrooms: 2
🛁 Bathrooms: 1
🚗 Parking available($): 1

Large split layout 2-bedroom basement apartment with brand new flooring and lots of natural light from its many windows. It features an open concept design with a fully renovated kitchen (including a dishwasher!) highlighted by its stone counters and backsplash. The apartment has its own laundry, a large washroom with glass shower and original exposed brick. There is access to a shared backyard. Ideally located on one of the best streets in Toronto in between College and Dundas just steps from Little Italy, Bellwoods and the Ossington Strip.

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| JUST LISTED FOR LEASE! 📍Address: 38 Royal St | JUST LISTED FOR LEASE!

📍Address: 38 Royal Street, Garden Studio
🗺️ Area: Rockcliffe-Smythe
🛏️ Bedrooms: 1
🛁 Bathrooms: 1

Welcome to 38 Royal Street, a brand-new, custom-built garden studio offering modern charm and cozy loft-style living in one of Toronto’s most connected neighbourhoods, within walking distance of Starving Artist Restaurant, The Stockyards, The Junction, and four local breweries. It is a wonderful community that hosts an annual street party and a Christmas party. Flooded with natural light, this thoughtfully designed two-level suite features warm wood finishes throughout, along with a gas fireplace, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.
The open-concept main level provides flexible living and dining space, while the upper loft serves as a private bedroom retreat overlooking the space below. This suite also features an en-suite laundry and its own heat pump for added comfort and convenience. Enjoy direct access to a private backyard, perfect for savouring morning coffee or unwinding in the evening.
Located just steps to parks, grocery stores, and everyday conveniences, everything you need is right at your door. There is a bus stop less than a one-minute walk away with a quick ride to Runnymede station.

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| FOR SALE! 📍Address: Unit 2, 96 Caledonia Par | FOR SALE!

📍Address: Unit 2, 96 Caledonia Park Road
🗺️ Area: Corso Italia-Davenport
🛏️ Bedrooms: 2
🛁 Bathrooms: 2
🚗 Parking: 1

Welcome to this sunny, LEED-certified 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhome at Caledonia Village, where style meets convenience. With two private entrances, one from the main street and one directly from your parking spot, this light-filled home offers modern finishes throughout, including a spacious eat-in kitchen, a striking brick veneer accent wall, upgraded pot lights with dimmers, and soaring ceilings that add warmth and character. The primary ensuite, abundant storage, and a generously sized patio perfect for BBQs or morning coffee make everyday living a delight. The location is second to none. Set right across from Earlscourt Park and the Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre, and just steps to restaurants, cafés, the library, banks, and Stockyards Shopping Centre, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips.
With the 24-hour streetcar only a short walk away, commuting and exploring the city is effortless. Sellers especially appreciate the backyard terrace, parking right at the back door, the homes’ unique brick wall and high ceilings, as well as the walkability and welcoming sense of community this neighbourhood offers. Recent upgrades: a new dishwasher (2024) and motorized zebra shades on the main floor (2023).

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| LEASED! 📍Address: 372 Saint Clarens Avenue, | LEASED!

📍Address: 372 Saint Clarens Avenue, Basement
🗺️ Area: Bloordale Village
🛏️ Bedrooms: 1
🛁 Bathrooms: 1
Utilities Included!

Brand-new renovated 1-bedroom apartment (~700 sq. ft.). This apartment has never been lived in, boasting tall ceilings and an abundance of natural light. It features brand-new appliances, including in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, a soaking tub, and extra storage space for bikes & gear. It is located in the heart of Bloordale, within walking distance to great cafes and restaurants, and a 5-minute walk to the subway. Dufferin Grove Park and MacGregor Park are nearby, with High Park and Christie Pits just a short TTC ride away. This unit is ideal for tenants who appreciate a quiet, clean, well-maintained space in a vibrant and accessible neighbourhood.

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| FOR LEASE! 📍Address: 120 Twenty Fourth Stree | FOR LEASE!

📍Address: 120 Twenty Fourth Street, Unit 24
🗺️ Area: Long Branch
🛏️ Bedrooms: 2
🛁 Bathrooms: 2
🚗 Parking: 1

Welcome to your new home in Etobicoke! This exceptional 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo townhouse offers over 1000 square feet and a unique single-floor layout with a private 210 square foot terrace, perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Featuring hardwood flooring throughout, this unit boasts generously-sized rooms, an open-concept kitchen with a spacious center island for entertaining, and a convenient walkout from the living room to the terrace. The primary bedroom is a retreat with a walk-in closet and a 3-piece ensuite bathroom. Located conveniently close to Humber College, the G.O. Station, TTC routes, Lake Ontario, and major highways, including the QEW, 427, and Gardiner Expressway, this condo townhouse provides easy access to everything you need. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this stunning condo townhouse your new home. New washer/dryer in 2023 with hi capacity units and new AC in 2025.

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| FOR SALE! 📍Address: 5 Hanna Avenue, Unit 329 | FOR SALE!

📍Address: 5 Hanna Avenue, Unit 329
🗺️ Area: Strachan & King
🛏️ Bedrooms: 1
🛁 Bathrooms: 2
🚘 Parking: 1

Embark on refined urban living with this impeccably designed home in a boutique loft. Awaken each day to the gentle embrace of morning sunlight, flooding this loft’s one-bed, two-bath layout with warmth. The soaring ceilings, featuring Herman Miller suspension lights and an intelligently crafted layout, create an atmosphere of spaciousness and allure. The unique design is a rare find in the Toronto market, boasting a functional layout, private balcony, and a second-floor primary bedroom with an oversized en-suite washroom. The building features a concierge, a gym with a yoga studio, a basketball court, guest suites, visitor parking, a party room and a pet spa! With three elevators serving just eight floors, you enjoy swift access to your condo without the hassle of long waits. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Liberty Village, with an array of bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues mere moments away. Navigating your commute is effortless, with the GO train station conveniently located nearby and easy access to highways and major TTC routes. Tucked away in the south end of the Village, Liberty Market Lofts is insulated from any major street, offering some peace and tranquillity while being steps from some of Toronto’s most iconic spots like BMO Field, Brodflour Bakery, Balzac’s Coffee, Brazen Head, Liberty Soho, Local Bar & Eatery and Left Field Brewery. The unit comes with one parking space and one locker.

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Meet Alfie’s Sandwiches & Market 🥪✨, a new Meet Alfie’s Sandwiches & Market 🥪✨, a new spot in Baldwin Village bringing seasonal, Italian-inspired sandwiches to Toronto.

Created by Chef Alex Rad (the talent behind SmoQue N’ Bones), Alfie’s started as a passion project and is now serving gourmet handhelds on their house-baked sourdough, made with a 72-hour fermentation process for the perfect texture and flavor. 🍞

With fresh mozzarella di bufala and burrata arriving straight from Naples every Thursday 🇮🇹, plus carefully sourced Italian meats and artisanal cheeses, every ingredient is chosen with care.

📍 36 Baldwin Street

✨ A little taste of Italy, right in the heart of the city.

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| JUST SOLD!

📍Address: 443 Brock Avenue
🗺️ Area: Dufferin Grove
🛏️ Bedrooms: 4
🛁 Bathrooms: 2
🚘 Parking: 3

*Represented Buyers

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| JUST SOLD!

📍Address: 299 St Clarens Avenue
🗺️ Area: Brockton Village
🛏️ Bedrooms: 5
🛁 Bathrooms: 2
🚘 Parking: 2

*Represented Buyers

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| JUST LISTED FOR LEASE! 📍Address: 53 Eversfie | JUST LISTED FOR LEASE!

📍Address: 53 Eversfield Road, Laneway
🗺️ Area: Caledonia-Fairbank
🛏️ Bedrooms: 3+1
🛁 Bathrooms: 3
🚗 Parking: 1

Discover this stunning custom-built laneway home, bathed in natural light and offering a spacious layout with three large bedrooms, plus a versatile second-floor office or nursery and 2.5 luxurious baths. This thoughtfully designed property boasts premium finishes throughout, including polished, heated concrete floors, stone countertops, two-tone cabinetry, and full-size stainless steel appliances. The upper level is crafted for family living, featuring two beautiful bathrooms with custom vanities and glass-enclosed showers. Outdoors, enjoy the serene landscaped terrace and a lush, sunlit lawn, perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Nestled in a vibrant neighbourhood, you are just a short 15-minute stroll to the shops and restaurants of St. Clair West, with Earlscourt Park nearby. With convenient transit options and easy access to major highways, this property combines tranquillity with urban convenience—a truly wonderful place to call home!

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From a beloved noodle stall in Saigon to Anthony B From a beloved noodle stall in Saigon to Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations, and now to Ossington — The Lunch Lady brings the spirit of Vietnam to Toronto.

Named for Nguyen Thi Thanh, a chef known as much for her generosity as her cooking, the space is a blend of raw and refined: hand-painted concrete, lush greenery, high-gloss tiles, and the hum of a busy dining room.

📍 93 Ossington Avenue — a little taste of Saigon, right here in the city.

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| JUST SOLD! 📍Address: PH4, 270 Dufferin Stree | JUST SOLD!

📍Address: PH4, 270 Dufferin Street
🗺️ Area: South Parkdale
🛏️ Bedrooms: 3
🛁 Bathrooms: 3
🚘 Parking: 1

*Represented Buyers

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