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If you’re looking for a home with both turn of the century history and new world drama, the Maclean Estate at 7 Austin Terrace is the perfect fit for you!

Sitting on the quite streets of the Casa Loma neighbourhood, The Maclean house was built in 1910 for Mr. John B. Maclean. Mr. Mclean was the founder of The Financial Post, Chatelaine Magazine and most famously – Maclean’s Magazine! He lived in the home for over 40 years until he passed away in 1950.

Of course, Maclean didn’t hire just anyone to build his Georgian Revival styled dream.  Instead, he commissioned the acclaimed Canadian architect John M. Lyle … and yes, that’s the same John M. Lyle who’s other famous projects include Union Station and the Royal Alexandra Theatre.  How’s that for a home with character!

In the last few years the property has been home less notable stories including a feud with it’s new owner and the neighbourhood on it’s historic merits.  The property made headlines when the owner wanted to tear down the home and build a new 3 storey home of their own.  The residents and City fought hard to preserve this piece of Toronto history and in the end won.

Today, the property is being redeveloped by Renaissance Fine Homes (different owners) with a much stronger commitment to preserving the integrity of 7 Austin Terrace.  Characteristics like a gabled roof, dormer windows, wood cornices and brick chimneys will be restorted to give the home it’s historic look.  Of course modern finishes like a wine cellar, heated floors, and underground parking will also be integreated into the homes.  The towns will range from 2,700 sq.ft. to 3,400 sq.ft. each. Read the rest of this entry »

In an effort to sell off the remaining units at 3018 Yonge St, the developers are offering a purchasers the opportunity to buy with just 5% down!  Buyer’s only need to give $2000 at time of signing the offer with the remaining 5% due in 30 days. The remaining 15% isn’t due until occupancy!

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There’s been a lot of love for Minto’s town house development - Caledonia Towns on the Park! If you’ve driven by the site in the past 6 months chances are you’ve seen a “coming this fall” posted on the hoarding and because of it many have emailed for more info.

I’ve spoken directly with the company, and the latest is that the is “still in the planning and zoning stages”.  From my previous posts, what we do is know is that Minto will be building a total 50 townhome residences comprising of 2 and 3 bedrooms directly across from the park on Caledonia at St. Clair. Steps to shops, restaurants, and public transit. Once a launch date is given, I’ll be sure to post more info on the blog! Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve got a quick little update for those as excited as I am for the Hive Lofts to be built! According to Symmetry Developments: Building permits are in, and they’re awaiting partial permits for shoring/foundation/demolition/excavation. Aiming for a late Jan, early Feb construction start!

Sales are at 80% and thanks to a unit combination, the building will be more boutique than ever… with only 18 suites! There are only 4 units left, ranging in price from only $258,900- $317,900. Read the rest of this entry »

La Dolce demolition has begun at the Treviso Condominiums construction site!

As one of the top sellers at the Treviso Community, I’m able to offer all purchasers who work with me the following exclusive discounts and bonuses… but only for a limited time!

Get 5% Cash Back ($12,000-$30,000)
AND Free Assignments – Regular $5000
AND $3000 Yorkdale Gift Certificate OR Travel Voucher 

Special Deposit Choice for Treviso 1 and 2
$2000 with the Offer
Balance to 5% in 30 Days
5% in 120 Days
$2000 Every 3 Months (for additional 5%)

Or

$2000 with the Offer
Balance to 5% in 30 days
10% BMO Interest Only Loan and Vendor Pays the Interest

FIRST 20 2 & 3 BEDROOM SUITES SOLD AT TREVISO 2 ONLY GET AN ADDITIONAL $10,000 CASH OFF
AND a N’espresso Espresso machine at closing, offered originally and exclusively when I represent you in the purchase of a unit at Treviso! Contact me TODAY!

All cash back offers can be deducted off the purchase price or be adjusted on final closing. Bank of Montreal loan program is subject to approval.  Mortgage pre approvals are required on all sales. Balance to 20% is required on occupancy date for all deposit structures noted above.  All promotions, discounts offers are valid until April 30, 2012.  All promotion offers may be changed and/or cancelled at any time without notice.

Priestly Demolition is working on scrapping the former BiWay/Blinds-T0-Go/Perfume Outlet that once operated on the Dufferin and Lawrence corner. Once fully removed, excavation and shoring can take place. If all goes according to plan we should expect construction to start in the Spring/Summer of 2012!

I stopped by the site on Thursday and took a few photos of the demolition taking place, check them out below:

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There is two things Symmetry Developments did really well  in 2011:

1) Pushed the envelope for lowrise/infill design.

2) Set Twitter ablaze with tweets after releasing photos of said developments.

With the launch of The Hive Lofts in Etobicoke earlier this year, they set a new standard for what a forward thinking development should look like!  Last Friday… They did it again!

Using a similar method to how they announced The Hive, @symmetrydevelop took to twitter and sent out a pic rendering seen above!

The the images look stunning, and the best part is, Sayf (Vice President of the company) says that a few more tweeks are in store for the development.

Judging from the pics, it looks like the entire building will be about 8 storeys – A lobby or potential commercial space on the main, 5 levels of residential living and possibily 2 floors of penthouses…It’s hard to tell from the initial renderings if the penthouses will be a floor each or a combination of 2 levels (I’m hoping for the latter)!

Of course the biggest question on my mind is “Where will it be located and what will it be called?”!!!  Symmetry’s other two residential developments have been north of the downtown core.  The company is known for developing these funky projects in areas not known for outside-of-the-box-design.

Since Sayf wouldn’t budge on it’s location, I’ve decided to do a poll on where you think it might be going.  The 5 choice are pretty random, but hey, anythings possible with Symmetry!

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Do you wish that you could fly
Into the sky
So very high
Just like a dragonfly?

Above the trees
Over the seas in all degrees
To anywhere you please?

Well, if you own a unit at Bisha, you may very well get to “flllllllllllllllllly awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay”… figuratively speaking! Lifetime Developments and Ink Entertainment have partnered up with Kravitz Design Inc. led by musical rock god Lenny Kravitz, to design a floor at the Hotel and Residence!

According to the press release:

This bespoke environment will be inspired by the music, art and travels of Lenny Kravitz and will be the first project for Kravitz Design Inc. in Canada!

Rising 41-storeys above Toronto’s Entertainment District, BISHA is the realization of Charles Khabouth, CEO of Ink Entertainment, and Sam Herzog and Mel Pearl, Principals of Lifetime Developments. BISHA is the first location for an entirely new standard of elegant private residences and boutique hotel environment, bringing together the very best in design, cuisine, and music to culturally-saavy, urban trendsetters.

“The goal with the Kravitz curated floor – as with the entire development – is to create a stimulating and exciting place for people to live and visit. Our intention with BISHA is to grow this brand internationally and collaborating with Kravitz Design Inc. once again demonstrates that we are dedicated to bringing the right team together to deliver on this commitment,” says Mel Pearl, principal of Lifetime Developments. Read the rest of this entry »