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This Month’s Cover Home Provided By:
Harjeet SekhonSales Representative
416.999.9942harjeetsekhon.comFor more details on this cover home refer to Page 7
Brampton North, Bolton, Caledon, Mono & Areas
ISSUE 02 • 2015
TWO CHANCES TO WIN 4 BLUE JAYS HOME OPENER TICKETS PG.14 • HOME WINTER WARM-UP PG.12
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QUALITY LIVINGMagnificent Orangeville estate on wonderful treed & private lot. High caliber craftsmanship & extensive living spaces. Upper level with potential for home office, extended family or nanny area. Finished walkout lower level. Inground pool & backyard oasis. 3 car garage. Geothermal heat & much more. MLS#W3099942 $1,295,000
CUSTOM POST & BEAM HOME ON 11+ ACRESGorgeous bungaloft with 2 stone fireplaces, soaring beamed ceilings. Finished walkout lower level. An addition of a main floor master leaves the original master separate on the upper level with bath & sitting area. Steel roof, detached garage with loft, inground saline pool & extensive landscaping. Caledon.MLS® W3079754 $1,395,000
TRANQUIL 10 ACRE ESTATESprawling ranch bungalow overlooking a pond. A long, gated, drive leads to the home with 2 car garage plus a det. 4 car garage/workshop with fully finished 2nd level guest area. Finished walkout basement and terrific in-door pool. Caledon. MLS® W3034239 $1,495,000
MULBERRY FARMBordering Caledon & Adjala. A unique offering with a stunning century home & inground pool with gardens. 2 homes on adjacent park-like properties, separate with individual deeded parcels. Century home & pool on 4.12 acres MLS#N3069459 $849,000or complete package of Century home, 2nd home & barn on 8.16 acresMLS®N3069447 $1,307,000
HOCKLEY VALLEY RETREATExceptional views of beautiful Hockley Valley. Bright, open concept, bungalow with fully renovated main level. Finished walkout basement. Great detached 2 car garage/workshop with storage loft and inground pool. Set on one, very picturesque, acre. Adjala.MLS® N3089518 $509,000
PRIVACY ON ALMOST 8 ACRESOpen concept country home with large natural stone, double-sided fireplace. Pine floors, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar. Main floor master ensuite with claw tub. Large barn/workshop/studio. Close to shopping and amenities. Mono.MLS® X3022503 $649,000
ATTRACTIVE 2 STOREY ON PREMIUM LOTQuality, Devonleigh, built home with open concept kitchen to the family room. Hardwood floors, large windows, superb master suite with 6 piece ensuite. Finished basement with extra bedroom & bath. 3 car garage and custom storage shed. Large lot, big enough for soccer or baseball! Mono.MLS® X3088495 $674,900
SOUGHT AFTER CALEDON EASTImmaculate 2 storey with designer décor throughout! Professionally finished basement with 2nd kitchen, 6th bedroom & cold room. Hardwood floors, crown mouldings, fireplaces, granite counters and much more. Beautifully landscaped with inground sprinklers. Shows 10+MLS® W3074677 $990,OOO
TERRIFIC GEORGETOWN HOMEBeautiful home on mature, fully fenced, lot. Renovated kitchen with granite countertops, heated floor & stainless steel appliances. Large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite with heated flooring. Living room with gas fireplace & hardwood floor. Mature landscaping & poured concrete patio. MLS® W3098394 $540,000
PRIVATE COUNTRY RETREATA spacious bungalow with finished walkout basement on 6 acres of pretty countryside. Large kitchen area and a total of 6 bedrooms. Vast windows, new bathrooms, geothermal heating. The lower level has a wet bar, large bedroom, sunroom & billiard room. Gardens, water features & patio. Caledon. MLS® W3085271 $899,900
ESTATE HOME TO BE BUILT ON 5.8 ACRESA very scenic and private country lot waiting for an executive estate home to be built upon. Opportunity for the buyer to choose plans and finishes. Totally custom design to be constructed by a well known & respected Caledon builder. Asking price will vary on upgrades. Caledon.MLS® W2998194 $1,475,000
PREMIUM CALEDON EAST LOCATIONLovingly cared for & updated over the years by original owners. Great court location with a pool sized lot within walking distance to amenities. 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, French doors, California shutters, granite counters, 6 piece ensuite, extensive decking and landscaping.MLS® W3082758 $859,900
QUALITY LIVINGMagnificent Orangeville estate on wonderful treed & private lot. High caliber craftsmanship & extensive living spaces. Upper level with potential for home office, extended family or nanny area. Finished walkout lower level. Inground pool & backyard oasis. 3 car garage. Geothermal heat & much more. MLS#W3099942 $1,295,000
CUSTOM POST & BEAM HOME ON 11+ ACRESGorgeous bungaloft with 2 stone fireplaces, soaring beamed ceilings. Finished walkout lower level. An addition of a main floor master leaves the original master separate on the upper level with bath & sitting area. Steel roof, detached garage with loft, inground saline pool & extensive landscaping. Caledon.MLS® W3079754 $1,395,000
TRANQUIL 10 ACRE ESTATESprawling ranch bungalow overlooking a pond. A long, gated, drive leads to the home with 2 car garage plus a det. 4 car garage/workshop with fully finished 2nd level guest area. Finished walkout basement and terrific in-door pool. Caledon. MLS® W3034239 $1,495,000
MULBERRY FARMBordering Caledon & Adjala. A unique offering with a stunning century home & inground pool with gardens. 2 homes on adjacent park-like properties, separate with individual deeded parcels. Century home & pool on 4.12 acres MLS#N3069459 $849,000or complete package of Century home, 2nd home & barn on 8.16 acresMLS®N3069447 $1,307,000
HOCKLEY VALLEY RETREATExceptional views of beautiful Hockley Valley. Bright, open concept, bungalow with fully renovated main level. Finished walkout basement. Great detached 2 car garage/workshop with storage loft and inground pool. Set on one, very picturesque, acre. Adjala.MLS® N3089518 $509,000
PRIVACY ON ALMOST 8 ACRESOpen concept country home with large natural stone, double-sided fireplace. Pine floors, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar. Main floor master ensuite with claw tub. Large barn/workshop/studio. Close to shopping and amenities. Mono.MLS® X3022503 $649,000
ATTRACTIVE 2 STOREY ON PREMIUM LOTQuality, Devonleigh, built home with open concept kitchen to the family room. Hardwood floors, large windows, superb master suite with 6 piece ensuite. Finished basement with extra bedroom & bath. 3 car garage and custom storage shed. Large lot, big enough for soccer or baseball! Mono.MLS® X3088495 $674,900
SOUGHT AFTER CALEDON EASTImmaculate 2 storey with designer décor throughout! Professionally finished basement with 2nd kitchen, 6th bedroom & cold room. Hardwood floors, crown mouldings, fireplaces, granite counters and much more. Beautifully landscaped with inground sprinklers. Shows 10+MLS® W3074677 $990,OOO
TERRIFIC GEORGETOWN HOMEBeautiful home on mature, fully fenced, lot. Renovated kitchen with granite countertops, heated floor & stainless steel appliances. Large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite with heated flooring. Living room with gas fireplace & hardwood floor. Mature landscaping & poured concrete patio. MLS® W3098394 $540,000
PRIVATE COUNTRY RETREATA spacious bungalow with finished walkout basement on 6 acres of pretty countryside. Large kitchen area and a total of 6 bedrooms. Vast windows, new bathrooms, geothermal heating. The lower level has a wet bar, large bedroom, sunroom & billiard room. Gardens, water features & patio. Caledon. MLS® W3085271 $899,900
ESTATE HOME TO BE BUILT ON 5.8 ACRESA very scenic and private country lot waiting for an executive estate home to be built upon. Opportunity for the buyer to choose plans and finishes. Totally custom design to be constructed by a well known & respected Caledon builder. Asking price will vary on upgrades. Caledon.MLS® W2998194 $1,475,000
PREMIUM CALEDON EAST LOCATIONLovingly cared for & updated over the years by original owners. Great court location with a pool sized lot within walking distance to amenities. 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, French doors, California shutters, granite counters, 6 piece ensuite, extensive decking and landscaping.MLS® W3082758 $859,900
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You say “Sell”, I say “Sold”! ™
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Over $40,000 spent on upgrades on this all brick freehold. Features beautiful new updated kitchen and backsplash, new applianc-es, new front door and front closet doors, all 3 bathrooms updated with new vanities and faucets. New laminate �ooring on all top �oors & in newly �nished basement. New mirrored closet, pot lights, large cantina, new electrical panel, new gar door & gar door opener. Large 121 ft deep backyard with deck and replaced roof shingles. Walking distance to schools, plaza and transportation. Call today because by tommorrow it will be gone.
Queen Street and Creditview Road. Beautiful approx 4,000 sq ft home with walkout basement situated on a huge 83’ x 116 lot, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, main �oor den and 3 car tandem garage. 17’ high ceilings in front foyer and in family room with tall windows and gas �replace. Gorgeous winding oak staircase with iron pickets wrapping all 3 �oors. Hardwood �oors, kitchen with granite countertops and so much more. Located in prestigious high demand Creditridge estates. Motivated sellers - Call now!
Stone and stucco built, 3 years new home on 143’ deep by 107’ wide at rear lot. 4 bedrooms & 5 baths. Gorgeous upgraded and decorated - a must see. 2 entrances to basment, hardwood �oors except in 3 bedrooms, gas �replace, wainscotting, huge maple kitchen with pantry & granite counters. All bedrooms come with a full bathroom, formal living room/dining room, main �oor den with French doors. 8’ tall upgraded front door & poured concrete patio and on sides & front of house. So much more - Call today!
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Beautiful model east facing with separate side entrance to basement. 5 years new with 2,800 sq ft. Gorgeous open concept huge kitchen with centre island, huge wall to wall pantry & granite counters and walkout to covered pattern concrete patio. Upgraded hardwood �oors, beautiful foyer open to above & upgraded front double doors. All 3 bedrooms have attached baths, upstairs laundry, master with walk-in closet. Include all appliances, pot lights and central vac. Call before its gone!
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12LAND & BUSINESS FOR SALEFantastic opportunity to own this location in Mississauga. Consists of 3.6 acres, a gas station business with the same ownership for over 30 years and space for approximately 100 trucks parking. Also a pro�table U-Haul business and variety store. Execellent income producing property while you wait for development approvals. For more information please call Harjeet today.
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EAST GARAFRAXA10 ACRES, WORKSHOP, POOL AND PONDAmazing 40 x 50 ft detached 8 car heated shop with four 10 x 10 doors. Renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom contemporary with heated pool, cabana with toilet, hot tub, pond, trails, firepit & more! MLS® X3079600 MOTIVATED SELLERS! $799,000
AMARANTH HORSEHOBBY FARM, POND, 22 ACRESPaved road, detached 3 car heated garage, 6 fenced paddocks, 50’ round pen, barn with 3 stalls and dog run. Upgraded 3+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, metal roof, high-efficiency propane furnace and gas fireplace. MLS® X3046657 $598,900
CALEDON1890’s VICTORIAN ON 1.5 ACRESMaple treed laneway with rockery accents, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom with 4 car detached garage/workshop. Character abounds, original pine floors and trim. Natural gas available. LISTED AND SOLD BY MARY KLEIN
MONOISLAND LAKE BACKS TO CONSERVATIONUpgraded 3 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom bungaloft (3,271 square feet) with 3 car garage. Professionally finished walkout basement rec room, gas fireplace, wet bar, 5 piece spa with 2 commercial steam units. High-end Barzotti kitchen, butler's servery. Great room stone gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings. Main floor master with 5 piece bathroom, loft office plus 2 bedrooms with ensuites. MLS®X3069758 $998,900
LUXURY IN CALEDON ESTATE SUBDIVISIONOn 2 mature acres backing to forest, 4,062 sq ft, 4+1 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home has amazing 2,000 sq ft solarium addition with inground saline pool plus open concept basement with separate entry, 2nd kitchen, dining, rec & games rooms with built-in oak bar, 5th bedroom & 2 bathrooms. MLS®W3020475 $1,299,000
TORONTOPALACE PIER CONDOTruly a lifestyle with 5 star amenities, valet parking and shuttle to Toronto. Extensively renovated ($120,000) 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom (1,500 square feet) with Italian porcelain and hardwood floors. New custom kitchen, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, potlights and new bathrooms. All building features on www.maryklein.com MLS®W3082424 $524,900
CALEDON EAST - NEWER END TOWNHOUSEBeautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom end unit with 1,974 square feet with fully fenced backyard and private gated access to the Pathways Park and playground. 9 ft ceilings on main floor, hardwood floors, pot lights, granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and upstairs laundry. $508,900
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Gorgeous model - award winning in top 5 models, 3942 sq ft as per mpac, brick & stone construction, 3 car tandem
garage, 83 ft frontage, 60 ft lots, gourmet kitchen with granite counter top & located in prestigious Creditridge Estate
Homes. Large undermount sink, upgraded garden doors, beautiful open to above with high ceiling foyer with upgraded
front double doors & marble flooring, spectacular winding oak staircase. 3 floors, hardwood on main level with iron
pickets. 17ft high ceilings & very tall windows with upgraded mantle gas fireplace, surround sound, walk-out basement,
cantina, dramatic coffered & waffled ceilings, all br have washroom attached. Shows 10+.
See Harjeet Sekhon’s ad on PAGE 4 for details on this and other great properties.
$1,149,9128 F R A N M A R R O A D , B R A M P T O N
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TODAY, enlightened travellers often say they want to go on vacation, but sense that the total experience should not be all about them. Reaching out to the world is also about generating positive results for the greater good.
This is exactly what prompted three adventurous women to travel to Peru on an off the beaten track expedition to Machu Picchu. They went with the help of Charity Challenge, a tour operator dedicated to benefiting charities, as well as giving help to the local communities where their travellers go. The tour operator has a unique and carefully planned program for trips to nearly 12 countries. You can trek, cycle, climb, or ski throughout the world with the organization, while raising vital funds for a charity you love.
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“We all had to sign a paper agreeing not to use any environmentally damaging products etc. They also hire local people for the trek from the cooks to the guides. Some of the money they get from the participants is donated to needy causes. Our Guide and his people were fantastic on the trek and in Cusco, they helped us whenever we needed things like hotel advice and changing money.”
You too can go on many adventures that include raising money for a charity and giving back to the local communities you visit. For example, the leading human rights organization, Amnesty International, is just one of many charities that benefit from these exciting tours. More information is available at www.charitychallenge.ca. THN
www.newscanada.comTOP LEFT: Great Wall Discovery, ChinaTOP RIGHT: Sapa Hill Tribe, Vietnam Trek
MIDDLE LEFT: Kilimanjaro Summit Climb, TanzaniaBOTTOM LEFT: Sahara Desert Trek, Morocco
ABOVE: Ancient City of Machu Picchu, Peru
It was the BEST thing I did in a long time,”says GERHILD NEUGEBAUER
from British Columbia.
“First of all it was just so well organized and the participants all had the same goal; making people aware of the charity of their choice and its purpose … Some of my friends offered to sponsor me without me having to ask for a donation because they wanted to be part of the adventure.” Neugebauer also pointed out that Charity Challenge is environmentally conscious.
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TODAY, enlightened travellers often say they want to go on vacation, but sense that the total experience should not be all about them. Reaching out to the world is also about generating positive results for the greater good.
This is exactly what prompted three adventurous women to travel to Peru on an off the beaten track expedition to Machu Picchu. They went with the help of Charity Challenge, a tour operator dedicated to benefiting charities, as well as giving help to the local communities where their travellers go. The tour operator has a unique and carefully planned program for trips to nearly 12 countries. You can trek, cycle, climb, or ski throughout the world with the organization, while raising vital funds for a charity you love.
Give Back
TRAVEL to LEARN
and to
“We all had to sign a paper agreeing not to use any environmentally damaging products etc. They also hire local people for the trek from the cooks to the guides. Some of the money they get from the participants is donated to needy causes. Our Guide and his people were fantastic on the trek and in Cusco, they helped us whenever we needed things like hotel advice and changing money.”
You too can go on many adventures that include raising money for a charity and giving back to the local communities you visit. For example, the leading human rights organization, Amnesty International, is just one of many charities that benefit from these exciting tours. More information is available at www.charitychallenge.ca. THN
www.newscanada.comTOP LEFT: Great Wall Discovery, ChinaTOP RIGHT: Sapa Hill Tribe, Vietnam Trek
MIDDLE LEFT: Kilimanjaro Summit Climb, TanzaniaBOTTOM LEFT: Sahara Desert Trek, Morocco
ABOVE: Ancient City of Machu Picchu, Peru
It was the BEST thing I did in a long time,”says GERHILD NEUGEBAUER
from British Columbia.
“First of all it was just so well organized and the participants all had the same goal; making people aware of the charity of their choice and its purpose … Some of my friends offered to sponsor me without me having to ask for a donation because they wanted to be part of the adventure.” Neugebauer also pointed out that Charity Challenge is environmentally conscious.
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WOW! WELCOME TO MANSFIELD! This beauti-ful 1925 sq ft Devonleigh-built home is situated on a 1-acre lot! This home features 3 beds 3 baths, 3-car garage w/separate entrance, wrap-around porch, hardwd on main flr, family room & office! Kitchen w/ceramic backsplash, dark cab-inets, open concept breakfast & dining room. California shutters, walk-in pantry, second floor laundry. Just 45 mins to Brampton & Airport, close to Mansfield Ski Club. | $494,900
BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Turnkey hair salon for sale! This modern and elegantly decorated salon is locat-ed in the heart of Woodbridge close to all amenities and major hwys. The salon features 6 cutting and styling stations, 2 washing stations as well as a sep-arate esthetician room (revenue generating). Ap-prox. 1139 sq ft. Plaza is surrounded by million-dollar residential homes. Tons of potential to grow your business.| $54,900
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FROM BORING TO
B O L DThe bathroom is a great place to start improvements, so if yours is boring, basic, or just outdated, it's time to make a change - even on a budget.
Faucets are a simple and affordable way to instantly renew the look and functionality of this busy room. For example, the Darcy bathroom collection from Moen includes transitionally styled faucets that provide a soft-modern look and water-saving benefits to offer the best of form, function, and beauty in no time. The collection is also available in Spot Resist Brushed Nickel finish, so you'll save time cleaning, as it helps resist water spots and fingerprints.
WEATHERTHE WINTER WISELY
No one wants to spend money on high energy bills, so be sure your home isn't losing heat through windows and doors that aren't insulated properly. Updates such as weather stripping can keep the cool air out while keeping the warm air inside - all of which will prevent throwing money out the window.
And don't stop there. Simple tasks, such as replacing worn-out caulk, insulating your outlets, and prepping your windows with plastic cling for the winter months can significantly reduce heating bills. »
he cold temperatures are here to stay - so as you take cover indoors, it's the perfect time to put home improvement projects on your to-do list. Here are a few ideas to make your home feel and look fabulous very quickly:
Give your home a
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home décor
FROM BORING TO
B O L DThe bathroom is a great place to start improvements, so if yours is boring, basic, or just outdated, it's time to make a change - even on a budget.
Faucets are a simple and affordable way to instantly renew the look and functionality of this busy room. For example, the Darcy bathroom collection from Moen includes transitionally styled faucets that provide a soft-modern look and water-saving benefits to offer the best of form, function, and beauty in no time. The collection is also available in Spot Resist Brushed Nickel finish, so you'll save time cleaning, as it helps resist water spots and fingerprints.
WEATHERTHE WINTER WISELY
No one wants to spend money on high energy bills, so be sure your home isn't losing heat through windows and doors that aren't insulated properly. Updates such as weather stripping can keep the cool air out while keeping the warm air inside - all of which will prevent throwing money out the window.
And don't stop there. Simple tasks, such as replacing worn-out caulk, insulating your outlets, and prepping your windows with plastic cling for the winter months can significantly reduce heating bills. »
he cold temperatures are here to stay - so as you take cover indoors, it's the perfect time to put home improvement projects on your to-do list. Here are a few ideas to make your home feel and look fabulous very quickly:
Give your home a
WINTER WARM-UP
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QuickKITCHEN UPGRADECold weather keeps us inside with far more cooking and entertaining in the kitchen. Decor advisers at Moen Canada say that the quickest way to update the kitchen, much like the bathroom, is by installing a new faucet. From food preparation to clean-up, the faucet is a major workhorse - as well as a beauty focal point. Pulldown and pullout faucets are a popular choice, such as the company's new Brookshire kitchen faucet, which features decorative touches and classic styling with a pullout design for at-your-fingertips water delivery. It's equipped with the Reflex system, which offers self-retraction of the spray wand, as well as a wide range of motion, generous reach, and secure docking retraction.
Get FIRED UPNothing feels better on a cold night than getting cozy by a fire, but is your fireplace prepped for the season? For a wood-burning fireplace, inspect the chimney for nests or cracks. Next, clean it thoroughly to remove creosote (unburned fuel) to prevent unwanted fires. For gas-burning fireplaces, be sure the airways of the pilot and main burners are working properly and the blower is clean. Finally, be sure you have working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as an operational fire extinguisher nearby. Now it's easy to relax and enjoy the warm glow safely.
CREATE WALLS THAT WOWAdding a splash of colour to your home by painting your ceiling or creating an accent wall will not only serve to refresh your home, but can also help to brighten up your spirits when the daylight hours are shorter.
Cooler weather means faster drying times. Not only does the cooler weather help paint dry, but the lack of humidity in the air will also be a plus when it comes to your paint drying properly. If you start your project early enough in the colder season, you can get your project done in a timely manner without having to pay an exorbitant amount in added heating bills. »
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Re-FlooringHAS NEVER BEEN EASIERWinter is a wonderful time to focus on re-flooring. You can choose from all sorts of materials including stone, terracotta, marble, carpet, tile or wood— the flooring of your home can help shape the look and feel you want.
Wood floors have never been easier to install yourself and tend to be quite affordable. The winter air ensures a quicker drying time for any adhesive involved, and new wood flooring tends to insulate better than old, worn flooring. Replace worn down carpet padding if necessary. This will increase the comfort in your home.
FOCUS ON
FIXTURES & FANSWith shorter winter days, there's less natural light and so you may notice your fixtures a lot more. For added illumination and energy savings, update incandescent bulbs with brighter, Energy Star-rated bulbs which use about 75 percent less energy and last 10 to 25 times longer. Next, take a look at the ceiling fans in your home. Start by cleaning the blades with a gentle detergent and then switch the blades to rotate clockwise. Changing this setting pushes warm air down into the room, making it feel warmer.
Your home will operate more efficiently with these wintertime changes - and as importantly, it will look and feel fabulous. THN
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BOLTON GEM3 bedroom condo/townhouse with finished basement. Perfect for 1st time buyers, investors or downsizers. Bright eat-in kitchen with walkout to backyard with sunny west exposure. Oversized Master bedroom with triple closet. Steps to schools and Wellness Centre.
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Luxurious newly built 2 bedroom condo just minutes north of Nobleton. Many upgrades include granite counters and S/S appliances. Private open balcony & 2 underground parking spaces. Offers indoor pool/spa,gym,party room & guest suites. Within walking distances to town amenities.
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Welcome to this over 3000 sq ft 4 plus 1 bedroom home. Featuring numerous updates including kitchen with granite counters, windows & doors, roof, garage doors, baths, hardwood floors, furnace & A/C. Recently completed finished basement with kitchen, bedroom, bath & large media room. Gorgeous landscaped backyard with inground pool.
Bryan Gnida Direct 416-409-7901
Well kept Bolton bungalow on a nice large lot with a bedroom, second kitchen and bathroom in the lower level. Separate side entrance. Do the math! A very affordable rental at $1,600 for the whole package! Call today for more information.
Chris Thompson Direct 647-205-2820
WANTEDLooking for country property or large in town lot with 3 to 4 bedrooms. Updated kitchen preference. Nice curb appeal. Up to $650,000 Call today for more information.
Elaine White 905-857-2820
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!
$409,900
$469,900
Wow! 161 ft pool size private lot backing onto ravine. This lovely 4 bedroom family home is situated on a sought after child friendly cul-de-sac. Wood & ceramic floors, eat-in kitchen with walkout to balcony, separate dining room, 2-way fireplace separates family room & living room, main floor laundry, income possibility with 2nd kitchen in finished walkout basement.
Shirley Hoppler Direct 416-779-2057
PREMIUM RAVINE LOT!
COMING SOON
$149,900
$349,900
This adorable 1837 square foot 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom gem in desirable Bolton West! Amazing layout, large windows, tasteful decor, strip hardwood & gas fireplace in family room. Spacious bedrooms, finished basement, parking for 3 and more! Call Viviana today.
Viviana Meo Direct 416-317-2026
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY MOVE IN AND ENJOY!
$749,900
$1,600/MTH
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow in an active adult lifestyle community. Use of Recreation Centre with indoor pool, sauna, fitness, tennis, billiards etc...Great opportunity knocking - Call today for more information or to book a private showing of this bungalow.
Hunter Kirkpatrick Direct 416-735-3461
WELCOME TO THE PINES
An absolute gem! Set in a desirable Bolton neighbourhood this charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath semi has so much to offer. Open concept, parquet flooring, gas fireplace & finished basement rec room & games area. Walkout from dining room to patio & fenced yard. New roof (2014), new central air (2013).
Verona Teskey www.veronateskey.com
2 KITCHEN HOME FOR LEASE
$518,900
$335,000
$695,000
Select Real Estate, Brokeragewww.prudentialselectrealestate.com
Bolton Office: 23 Mill Street | 905-857-2820 TOLL FREE: 1-877-735-7783 Caledon East Office: 15976 Airport Road | 905-584-2821
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Betty AllenBroker/Manager
Bret TeskeyMarketing Director
Rex TeskeyBroker
Viviana MeoSales Representative
Verona TeskeyBroker of Record
Greg RingerSales Representative
Chris ThompsonSales Representative
Elaine WhiteSales Representative
Melanie PartlandBroker
Jean DunnBroker
Rob ConteSales Representative
Hunter KirkpatrickSales Representative
Holly BruceSales Representative
Elaine McLarenSales Representative
Stephanie PulisSales Representative
Sue McDonaldSales Representative
Ed & Gina RisiSales Representatives
Leslie PriceSales Representative
Bryan GnidaSales Representative
Shirley HopplerSales Representative
Elizabeth RustjaSales Representative
Ron GrieveSales Representative
$359,500
CLUB
2012/2013/2014
For Royal LePage 2012/2013/2014
Georgetown & Halton Hills2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
Georgetown & Halton Hills2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014
for Royal LePageMeadowtowne
for Royal LePageMeadowtowne
GREAT FAMILY BUNGALOWWalking distance to shopping and schools. Basement has in-law potential with separate
entrance. Updates throughout and garage! $414,900
WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with bright eat-in kitchen, updated cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances, a master bedroom featuring walk-in
closet and ensuite. A must see!$545,000
FABULOUS TOWNHOUSE!Modern upgraded kitchen, 3 good size bedrooms, master has ensuite & walk-in closet. Finished basement with walkout to fenced yard & no homes behind. Neutral decor
& garage access from home. Flexible closing available.$445,000
STUNNING ESTATE HOMESituated in exclusive area on almost 2 acres, this home features 5+2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a finished basement. Amazing kitchen with large centre island.
Backyard oasis with pool. $1,295,000
FABULOUS LOCATIONChic and elegant downtown end unit townhouse in the heart of Georgetown. 3 bedrooms plus huge loft with gas fireplace and great size master
with ensuite.$415,000 or lease for $2,000/Month
CUSTOM BUILT BEAUTYThis custom built 3,200 sq ft hobby farm boasts an open concept layout and is situated on 9.78 acres backing onto conservation land. Includes a large
eat-in kitchen & hardwood floors throughout. $699,900
PEACEFUL SETTINGWonderful family home on very quiet .8 acre lot in Glen Williams. Close to town. 3 bedroom, 3 bath sidesplit with renovated bright kitchen, finished
basement and inground pool! $683,500
LOCK AND GO LIFESTYLE!Enjoy the view from this renovated 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in the desirable “Sands” building. Gleaming hardwood floors and
upgraded bathrooms.$367,500
SURROUNDED BY CONSERVATIONMayfield School Zone - Fantastic 3 bedroom bungalow located on 2 acres. Features modern, updated bathrooms, updated kitchen and open
concept living/family room.$624,900
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mcdadi.ca/94c
mcdadi.ca/950m
mcdadi.ca/71c
mcdadi.ca/25305a
$2,500,000
$1,839,000
$955,000
$635,000
$179,000
mcdadi.ca/1101w
mcdadi.ca/42b
mcdadi.ca/3909m
mcdadi.ca/34p
$2,775,000
$1,140,000
$675,000
$515,000
mcdadi.ca/2355p
$1,975,000
$6,500,000
mcdadi.ca/6s
mcdadi.ca/579b
$3,790,000
mcdadi.ca/10075p
$2,295,000
mcdadi.ca/649w
mcdadi.ca/1300ph08b
$1,750,000
$1,200,000
A gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3 bath penthouse with hardwood fl ooring and granite counters.
A gorgeous 3+1 bedroom, 4 bath family home with gourmet kitchen and hardwood fl oors.
Centrally located, this corner unit offers an open concept fl oor plan, one parking & locker.
$4,500,000
$2,300,000
$1,430,000
$868,000
$549,000
mcdadi.ca/574c
mcdadi.ca/9462c
mcdadi.ca/9p
mcdadi.ca/60n
$4,750,000
$1,499,000
$900,000
$558,800
mcdadi.ca/1775b
$2,300,000
$5,450,000
mcdadi.ca/8m
mcdadi.ca/1365b
$2,398,000
mcdadi.ca/1199m
$1,798,800
mcdadi.ca/45d
mcdadi.ca/45a
$950,000
$625,000
A custom built 9 bedroom, 16 bath mansion with in-ground pool and 6 car garage.
View this spectacular, custom home with Indiana limestone exterior and indoor pool on a 1 acre lot.
A custom built Mineola home with gourmet kitch-en, hardwood fl oors and fi nished basement.
A Doulton Estates mansion on a ⅓ acre ravine lot with fabulous walk-out basement.
Located in Castlemore Estates this home boasts plenty of upgrades.
A luxurious, approximately 5,000 sq. ft. 5+1 bedroom, 5 bath executive home.
Just one year new, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts hardwood fl oors and 2nd fl oor laundry.
This 4+2 bedroom, 4 bath open concept home hosts a legal basement apartment.
A Joshua Creek 4+1 bedroom, 5 bath home with a fi nished basement and 3 car garage.
This spacious 4,200 sq. ft. home with hard-wood fl oors sits on 10 acres of private land.
A 5 bedroom, 6 bath, Whispering Pines Estate home on a 2 acre wooded ravine lot.
A stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with a ravine/forest lot in the Estates of Credit Ridge.
A 5+1 bedroom, 6 bath executive home with hardwood fl oors and California shutters.
This Arista built 5 bedroom, 4 bath execu-tive home boasts over $150k in upgrades.
A Mattamy built 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with modern kitchen on a premium lot.
A gorgeous 5+1 bedroom, 5 bath home fea-turing California shutters and hardwood fl oors.
This French-style, Rattray Marsh 4+2 bedroom, 6 bath home is just steps to the lake.
A custom Sherwood Forest masterpiece with gourmet kitchen and in-ground pool.
A John Culmore designed home on a 70 x 170 ft mature lot boasting 7,000 sq. ft. of living space.
A Glenn Weiss designed 5+2 bedroom, 8 bath, Whitehall built mansion with in-ground pool.
A magnifi cent southern styled mansion on 1 acre next to the credit river & conservation lands.
A custom 7,280 sq. ft. 2 family home with top of the line fi nishes on a 1.7 acre mature lot.
* Based on ReDatum stats plus exclusive, builder and non-treb sales and leases 2014, both independent and with team