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October 6, 2023 | Real Estate Tips

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📍Address: 15A Tecumseth Avenue
🗺️ Area: Port Credit
🛏️ Bedrooms: 3
🛁 Bathrooms: 4
🚘 Parking: 3

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| FOR SALE! 📍Address: 560 King St W, Unit 623 🗺️ | FOR SALE!

📍Address: 560 King St W, Unit 623
🗺️ Area: King West
🛏️ Bedrooms: 1
🛁 Bathrooms: 1
🚗 Parking: 1
🔐 Locker: 1

An incredible opportunity to live in one of King West’s most coveted addresses - Fashion House! Welcome to this spacious and thoughtfully designed 1-bedroom suite, offering a unique and functional floor plan with plenty of room to entertain or unwind in style. Rich hardwood floors run throughout, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light and frame the vibrant cityscape beyond. The open-concept living and dining area is perfect for hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in. The bedroom can be opened up to create a larger living space and offers wall-to-wall closets. The modern kitchen is equipped with six stainless steel appliances, blending function and design seamlessly. Step outside and experience one of Toronto’s most iconic rooftop amenities - the breathtaking glass pool overlooking the entire city skyline. It’s the ultimate summer escape right at home. Located just steps to the Financial District, top restaurants, cafés, nightlife, and transit, this is urban living at its finest in the heart of King West.

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📍Address: 241 St Clarens Avenue
🗺️ Area: Dufferin Grove
🛏️ Bedrooms: 4+2
🛁 Bathrooms: 2.5
Parking: 2 Laneway spots
Lot: 25 x 127.25
Size: ~3,500 sqft

This is a remarkable 2.5-storey century home situated on a large 25’ X 127’ lot on the best block of St. Clarens at the juncture of Dufferin Grove and Brockton Village. This beautifully preserved residence is a true study in heritage restoration, showcasing original details that are increasingly hard to find. An ornamental wood-burning fireplace with a classic wood mantel and marble hearth anchors the main floor, setting the tone for the craftsmanship throughout. The main level offers an exceptional layout with spacious, light-filled rooms, rich wainscoting, original brass doorknobs, stunning stained-glass accents, and a grand oak staircase with a newel-post lamp that adds warmth and architectural presence. Every space feels intentional, inviting, and perfectly suited for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. The second and third floors feature four well-proportioned bedrooms and an oversized spa-like bathroom with an antique vanity, soaker tub, and a standalone shower. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living area, along with a separate entrance, presenting outstanding potential for a large basement apartment, multigenerational living, or rental income. Completing the offering is a large backyard with two-car parking off the laneway, a highly sought-after feature in this established neighbourhood. 

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📍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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| JUST LISTED FOR SALE! 📍Address: 241 St Clarens | JUST LISTED FOR SALE!

📍Address: 241 St Clarens Avenue
🗺️ Area: Dufferin Grove
🛏️ Bedrooms: 4+2
🛁 Bathrooms: 2.5
🚗 Parking: 2 Laneway spots
📐 Lot: 25 x 127.25
🏠 Size: ~3,500 sqft

This is a remarkable 2.5-storey century home situated on a large 25’ X 127’ lot on the best block of St. Clarens at the juncture of Dufferin Grove and Brockton Village. This beautifully preserved residence is a true study in heritage restoration, showcasing original details that are increasingly hard to find. An ornamental wood-burning fireplace with a classic wood mantel and marble hearth anchors the main floor, setting the tone for the craftsmanship throughout. The main level offers an exceptional layout with spacious, light-filled rooms, rich wainscoting, original brass doorknobs, stunning stained-glass accents, and a grand oak staircase with a newel-post lamp that adds warmth and architectural presence. Every space feels intentional, inviting, and perfectly suited for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. The second and third floors feature four well-proportioned bedrooms and an oversized spa-like bathroom with an antique vanity, soaker tub, and a standalone shower. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living area, along with a separate entrance, presenting outstanding potential for a large basement apartment, multigenerational living, or rental income. Completing the offering is a large backyard with two-car parking off the laneway, a highly sought-after feature in this established neighbourhood. 

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| JUST LISTED FOR LEASE! 📍Address: 1001 Bay St, U | JUST LISTED FOR LEASE!

📍Address: 1001 Bay St, Unit 2204
🗺️ Area: Bay Street
🛏️ Bedrooms: 2
🛁 Bathrooms: 2
🚗 Parking: 1

Welcome to 1001 Bay Condo! This is not your typical 2-bed, 2-bath condo. This expansive corner suite offers over 1,127 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, wrapped in iconic city views and flooded with natural light through wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows. The open-concept living area is both functional and inviting, with ample room to comfortably accommodate a full dining table, a generous living room setup, and a perfectly positioned home office tucked beside the windows-ideal for enjoying the skyline while you work. The bedrooms are thoughtfully set apart down a private hallway, creating a quiet and restful retreat. The primary bedroom features double mirrored closets and a 4-piece ensuite, while the second bedroom enjoys convenient access to a newly renovated 3-piece bathroom just outside the door, perfect for guests or shared living.

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| LEASED!! 📍Address: 155 Legion Road, Unit 414 🗺️ | LEASED!!

📍Address: 155 Legion Road, Unit 414
🗺️ Area: Mimico
🛏️ Bedrooms: 2
🛁 Bathrooms: 2
🚘 Parking: 1
🔐 Locker: 1

📱 416-618-8491
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Welcome to this rarely available 4th-floor podium suite offering a unique blend of indoor comfort and outdoor living. This beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence features soaring 10-foot ceilings, neutral oak flooring, and an open-concept layout that seamlessly combines style and function. The kitchen is outfitted with modern, white cabinetry, a contemporary centre island, stainless steel appliances, and a sleek ceramic backsplash, ideal for both cooking and entertaining. The standout feature of this suite is the extra-large 400sf+ private terrace, complete with your own gate that opens directly onto a serene garden, BBQ area, and the building’s outdoor pool, your oasis in the city. The spacious primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, a modern ensuite bathroom, and a second walkout to the terrace, adding to the home’s retreat-like feel. The 2nd bedroom has a Murphy bed and is flooded with light from its south-east-facing windows.

The parking spot is conveniently one floor below the unit (above ground) and close to the door to the parking area. In addition, a locker is included for bonus storage space. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a one-of-a-kind layout with resort-style amenities right outside your door. This unit can come furnished, partially furnished or unfurnished.

This building has it all – outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, BBQs, squash courts, yoga studio, gym, calesthetics/walking track, concierge, visitor parking, media room, meeting room.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
Grateful for an incredible year at Brake Real Esta Grateful for an incredible year at Brake Real Estate. ✨

Thank you to our clients for trusting us with your biggest decisions—51 transactions and over $31M sold. 

This was our best year yet, and we’re looking forward to carrying this momentum into 2026. 

Best wishes over the holiday season and cheers to a healthy and prosperous 2026. 💫

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It’s officially winter ❄️🏡 Here’s your to-do home It’s officially winter ❄️🏡
Here’s your to-do home maintenance list to keep things running smoothly all season long.
| JUST SOLD! 📍Address: 289 Harvie Avenue 🗺️ Area: | JUST SOLD!

📍Address: 289 Harvie Avenue
🗺️ Area: Caledonia-Fairbank
🛏️ Bedrooms: 3
🛁 Bathrooms: 1
🚘 Parking: 2

*Represented Buyers

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