toronto west, high park, roncesvalles village, parkdale, bloor west village, junction
$2,489,000
$2,199,000
Majestic 2.5 Storey Detached Victorian in Roncesvalles. Full Professional Renovation w/Bespoke Monochromatic Contemporary Finishes. Located on a Quiet Family Friendly Street, This Circa 1886 Home Offers Grand Proportions Throughout. 2,800+Sq.ft Finished, Massive Open Concept Main Floor w/10’ Ceilings, Custom Cook’s Kitchen w/Ceiling Height Cabinetry, Quartz Counters & Island, Floor to Ceiling Sliders, Composite Deck, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. Spacious Primary w/Spa-Like 4pc. Ensuite. 2nd Bedroom Features 14’ Cathedral Ceilings, Wonderful 3rd Floor Bedroom Retreat, Custom Built-ins Throughout, Finished Lower Level w/8’ Ceilings & Stunning Polished Concrete Floors... Heated! 23.6’ x 124’ Landscaped Lot w/Mutual Drive & 2 Car Garage. Steps to Roncesvalles Shopping & Entertainment, High Park & Public Transit.
Grand 2.5 Storey Victorian Multiplex On Historic Pacific Avenue, Circa 1888 Detached w/Period Brick Facade, 6 Well Designed Renovated Suites, Over 3,500Sq.Ft Finished, 6 Hydro Meters, 5 Gas Meters, Coin Op Laundry, Central Fire System, Multiple Decks & Outdoor Space. Modern Mechanics, Newer Roofing & Main Drain, $113K Net Income. Low Maintenance 25’ X 78’ Landscaped Lot. Junction/Bloor West Village Shopping & Entertainment, High Park, TTC.
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LAZY SUNDAYS WILL NEVER TASTE BETTER THAN WITH THESE CRISPY ROSTI CAKES WITH AVOCADO AND SMOKED SALMON .
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Makes: 4-6
INGREDIENTS
Garnishes, to taste:
• 2 avocados from Mexico, peeled, pitted and sliced
• Minced chives
• Minced dill
• Sour cream
• Smoked salmon or gravlax
Rosti cakes:
• 4 potatoes, peeled, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 onion, peeled, grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup (60 ml) parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying
PREPARATION
STEP ONE
For the rosti cakes, mix all the ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Shape into patties.
STEP TWO
In a pan, heat oil on medium heat and cook the rosti cakes for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
STEP THREE
Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towel to remove excess oil.
STEP FOUR
When ready to serve, top with sour cream, avocados, smoked salmon and herbs.
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Timeless Elegance
82 Humberview Road, Toronto
A glorious three-storey Georgian centre hall residence in prestigious Old Mill, featuring four spacious bedrooms, five luxurious baths, and an air of timeless elegance paired with superior craftsmanship. This Richard Wengle designed renovation has over 5,500 square feet of total living space across four levels, boasting custom details and quality materials throughout. Set above the Humber River on a picturesque low-traffic street, this outstanding home is located in an extraordinary and serene setting.
Interior details of note include stately principal rooms, graceful fireplaces on every level (five in total), custom plaster crown moulding throughout, extensive custom millwork, luxuriously heavy solid core doors, layered lighting inside and out, and the list goes on. Very special attention has been given to windows and light in this home, bringing the outside in with an abundance of peaceful tree, garden and pool views, and natural light everywhere.
The main level provides plentiful space for gathering and entertaining with its chef’s kitchen, expansive living room with fireplace, grand formal dining room with fireplace and two sets of French doors with Juliette balconies, cheerful south-facing breakfast room, mud room with heated floors, and 3-piece bath with dog wash. The centre hall plan provides for wonderful flow while the bespoke architectural details elevate the space – the perfect blend of easy elegance, livability, and superb finishes.
All four bedrooms on the second level are spacious and bright, with windows on multiple sides. The divine primary bedroom retreat includes three cedar lined closets (one walk-in), a 4-piece ensuite, gas fireplace, recessed ceiling, two sets of French doors with Juliette balconies, and a walkout to the south-facing upper level deck.
For activities, the third floor offers a family room with fireplace and built-in TV with millwork, a separate exercise area with reinforced floor for equipment, a 4-piece bath, and custom cabinetry with ample storage. The activities continue in the lower level with its distinguished billiard room with custom oak bar and walk-up to the pool, exquisite wine cellar with custom wood and stone details, recreation room with gas fireplace, and oversized laundry room with custom storage.
Enjoy outdoor entertaining at its finest in the private backyard oasis which encompasses a pristine saltwater pool and spa, immaculate lush gardens and trees, a patio for al fresco poolside dining, and charming pool house. The epitome of cottaging in the city!
With room for the entire family to spread out, entertain and relax in a most exceptional and carefully planned residence, this opportunity is not to be missed.
SACKETT STREET TOWNHOUSE
By Barker Associates Architecture Office | Photography by Gieves Anderson
Barker Associates Architecture Office proudly presents Sackett Street Townhouse, a project delivered for clients, recent empty-nesters with their own consulting company, who were looking to refresh their townhouse following the departure of their daughter for college. The scope of the work included adding another floor to an existing extension to create a primary suite and a third bedroom, and to update living spaces to meet the changing circumstances of the family, which included increased time spent working from home during the pandemic. The finish palette included bright jewel tones mixed with neutrals and textured surfaces.
The clients wanted an open plan that maintained separations between spaces, thus the design approach was to configure certain spaces as semi enclosed volumes that would provide boundaries and define edges through materiality, lighting, and colour. The blue-gray toned interior of the entry vestibule volume is expressed as a red volume that separates it from the adjacent dining room. A pendant by Anony zig zags over the dining table, framing a display of the client’s ceramic vessels. ▹
At the center of the space, the kitchen is wrapped in textured wood, painted a blue-gray with cutouts that provide views into the dining room and back toward the living space. The cabinets inside are paneled in white oak and patterned porcelain tile, and recessed lighting along the dropped arch defines the boundary of the workspace.
The living room looks out on the rear yard through floor to ceiling glass. A Marenco sectional in blue Kvadrat wool wraps, a coffee table by Hinterland Design, and a rug by Philippe Malouin define the space.
The powder room tucked, under the stairs, is painted in a deep blue-black with a pop of yellow provided by a Kast concrete sink. A reeded glass and steel stair rail echo the tambour texture of the kitchen enclosure.
Upstairs, the new primary suite is defined by white oak and painted built-ins that define spaces in a similar way to those in the living spaces. The sleeping and dressing areas are divided by a volume that acts as a headboard on one side and storage on the other. The custom bedframe and side tables face a wall of shelving and sliding panels, and a
window seat frames the view to the rear yard. The custom closet wall is painted with the same blue-gray as the main floor. The primary bath features a vaulted skylit ceiling and porcelain tiles that pick up the same muted colour palette.
Recent weather events prompted a re-examination of the finishes on the lower level of the house, where the spaces were revamped to create a secondary living area separated from a workspace by floor to ceiling sliding reeded glass panels. Porcelain tile provides a practical floor covering for a house in an area prone to flooding. ◆
Impressive Custom Contemporary
90 Humberview Road, Toronto
$2,575,000
An impressive, custom 3+1 contemporary home located in a prime Old Mill/Baby Point enclave, offering 2,880 square feet of living space across three well-designed levels. Set in a peaceful, wooded ravine, this exceptional residence provides a serene, Muskoka-like retreat on a quiet, family-friendly cul-de-sac, just moments from the scenic Humber River trails.
The super spacious main floor offers ample room for family and friends, featuring an open-plan living and dining room, an excellent kitchen with a walkout to the garden patio, and a family room highlighted by a charming fieldstone fireplace. A main floor office/ den and powder room add to the functionality and flow of the space.
Upstairs, the primary suite includes a two-piece ensuite, and balcony walk-out, while the lower level boasts a generous rec room with a front entry at grade, a laundry area, roughed-in three-piece bath, and a cold room.
Lovingly maintained by the original owners, this home also includes a double private drive and a spacious double built-in garage [20’ x 18.5’]. All within walking distance to Old Mill and Jane subway stations, and just a short stroll to the shops, services, cafés, and restaurants of Bloor West Village and Baby Point Gates. With its cottage-like setting in the heart of the city, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a wonderful family home in a very special community.
PALACE PLACE
Palace Place is Toronto’s most luxurious waterfront condominium residence, featuring every conceivable 5-star amenity.
Situated on 5-acres of lush, landscaped grounds at the mouth of the Humber River, Palace Place offers the most enchanting forever views of the lake and city skyline from sunrise to sunset.
Palace Place defines luxury from offering high-end finishes and appointments to a full spectrum of allinclusive services that include a private shuttle service, valet parking, and one of the only condominiums in Toronto to offer Les Clefs d’Or concierge services, the same service that you would find on a visit to the Four Seasons.
