Welcome to 11 Linden Street

This is a simply amazing example of fine Edwardian architecture. The entry hall has a superb reverse staircase of elaborate woodwork in the Jacques & Hayes style. The trims, mouldings and stained and etched glass are all exquisite examples of craftsmanship from a bygone era. There are four working fireplaces with elaborate mantels and tiling. The ceiling heights and room sizes are just stunning; the sky-lighted third floor ceiling reaches 20 feet. This level has a kitchenette/studio and a walk-out to a very large roof deck. The sunny south backyard is both very large and extremely private. There’s a self contained rear second floor apartment for possible income. And this extraordinary house is beautifully situated a short stroll to either Yonge & Bloor or the Sherbourne subway station.

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Welcome to 93 Frizzell Avenue

This is a delightful house. It’s loaded with character but is renovated where it counts. The kitchen was re-done with butcher block counters; a farmer’s sink and great heritage-look flooring. The bath is new and well-done. The house is bright with a skylight over the stairwell and there’s a bonus finished family room in the basement. Out back is a huge south facing sundeck with a pergola and there’s parking for 2 cars. It’s in a fantastic location; just minutes to the Danforth, the TTC and to Withrow Park!

Inclusions:

Stainless Steel Fridge; Gas Range; Stainless Steel Rangehood; Built-In Dishwasher; Full Size Washer and Dryer. All Electric Light Fixtures; 3 Ceiling Fans; All Window Coverings, Gas Furnace; All Broadloom. Large Garden Shed.

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Welcome to 218A Berkeley Street!

Very rare 4 bedroom townhouse! This model has added width over the walkway making the second and third floors extra spacious and giving enough space for 3 bedrooms on the second floor. The main living room features a wood burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves and crown mouldings. There’s a third floor master with a 4-piece ensuite; a walk-in closet and a walk-out to a large sundeck. In the lower level there’s a nanny suite, with an excellent tenant, rented for $949+. The sunny west facing garden is private with a new deck and lovely landscaping and the location is fantastic; 5 mins to the Eaton Centre and Ryerson and easy access to the T.T.C.; the DVP and the Gardiner!

Inclusions:

2 Stoves and 2 Rangehoods; 2 Refrigerators; 2 Built-In Dishwashers; 2 Pairs Stacking Washer/Dryers; All Electric Light Fixtures; 1 Ceiling Fan. All Broadloom. All Window Coverings.

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Welcome to #4 Earl Street

This remarkable building, built by Langley & Burke in 1886, has been renovated by the owners with great care and attention to detail. It is set up as a two-family dwelling with a 2140 square foot, 2 – 3 bedroom lower apartment and a 1672 square foot 2 bedroom, plus office, upper apartment. Each apartment has its own furnace; air conditioning and electric service. There is a private drive in the front; and a right-of-way off Huntley in the rear. The property can park 4-5 cars!

4 Earl has great ceiling heights; elaborate trims and mouldings and three fireplaces. The frontage on Earl is extra wide and there’s a huge sunny garden in the rear. This signature property has multiple bedrooms, offices, and studio spaces and can suit a wide variety of uses! The downtown location is superb; walking distance to all that the city has to offer yet positioned on an exceptionally quiet, green and leafy, dead-end street.

Inclusions:

Whirlpool Fridge; Gagganau Cooktop and Wall Oven; “Invisible” Rangehood; Bosch Built-In Dishwasher; Miele Washer and Dryer. Fridge; Stove; Rangehood, Built-In Dishwasher; Washer and Dryer. All Electric Light Fixtures; All Window Coverings; 2 Hot Water Tanks; 1 Owned; 1 Rented. 2 Complete HVAC Systems. All Broadloom. Please Exclude Lower Bay Window Light Fixture.

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Welcome to 298 Berkeley Street

This remarkable and stately rare detached Victorian has stunning principal rooms designed for entertaining on a grand scale. The living room is nearly 30 feet long; the dining room separate and formal. The kitchen is vast and the whole back wall of glass opens to the deck and west-facing garden. This house was featured on the HGTV show “Love it or List It” in 2008; the Sellers loved it and stayed 4 more years. Upstairs there’s an enormous Master with Ensuite, 2 more bedrooms and an office. Great location just steps to the new Parliament Street. Hard to find in Cabbagetown; there’s parking for two cars!

Inclusions: All Stainless Steel: Cook-top (w/ pot-filler); Rangehood; Double Ovens; 3 Door Fridge; Built-In Dishwasher; Wine Fridge. Full Size Washer and Dryer; Culligan Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier; All Electric Light Fixtures; All Window Coverings. Central Air Conditioner (New August 2011). Gas Forced Air Furnace. All Broadloom.

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Welcome to 28 Prust Avenue!

This is a terrific, substantial and impressive 3-family property. It was completely renovated with great care by a contractor-owner for his personal use. There are 3 great rented apartments all with laundry and walkouts to decks or a patio. There are 2 wood-burning fireplaces. In 2006 an oversized heated garage/workshop was built with a ceiling that rises to 12 feet in height. The lot is sloped so the basement apartment has above ground windows and 8 foot ceilings.

The apartments are all flooded with west light and the house sits in a rapidly appreciating pocket!

Income $53,246. Expenses $10,216.

Inclusions:

3 Fridges, 3 Stoves, 3 Micro/Rangehoods, 3 Built-In Dishwashers, 2 Stacked Washers and Dryers, 1 L.G. Washer/Dryer Combo, All Electric Light Fixtures, Gas Forced Air Furnace, Central Air Conditioning, 1 Ductless Air Conditioner.

Natural Gas Outlets on 3rd Floor Deck and Basement Apartment Patio.

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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Thursday June 9th, 2011

We recently sold our house at 361 Sackville Street with the help of Michael. We cannot recommend Michael enough. He offered us sound advice about price, what we needed to do to get that price (and above) and talked us through every eventuality and kept our interests (and our states of mind) a priority all the way through. His local knowledge of the streets and houses is absolutely essential if you’re buying or selling in Cabbagetown. He made what can be an absolute nightmare very easy.

Jim and Gill Wortley

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April 15th, 2011

Michael O’Brien recently helped us sell our house on Shuter Street and purchase a house on Sparkhall Avenue in Riverdale.

Michael is bar-none the best real estate agent in the city. He is such a consummate professional and his knowledge is unequalled. Our experience was such a pleasure we have no hesitation to be repeat customers in the future.

Kirk and Lisa Pedersen

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October 5th, 2010

Michael helped me with the sale of my house on Sackville Street and with the purchase of a downtown condominium. Michael was responsive, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. 

A. Wood

Toronto

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December 22nd, 2010

Working with Michael in the sale and purchase of our homes was a very positive experience and my husband and I would not hesitate to do so again. Michael’s mastery was in understanding our needs and aligning them with the needs of the buyers of our home and the sellers of the home we wanted.

The process of preparing for, and living through, the sale and purchase was stressful and exhausting as it seems to be for everyone. Michael carried enormous weight for us by helping us assess what we could afford and prioritizing our requirements, preparing our property for sale (including sourcing the people to do the work), following up with people who had been to see the property and monitoring other ongoing transactions in the neighbourhood.

His relentless preparation for the moment of an offer paid dividends and we had very successful transactions on both the purchase and sale. We know that we did very well as a direct result of Michael’s efforts. These are the largest assets we own and our trust in Michael to look after our interests was well placed. We are able to offer an unconditional recommendation for Michael’s services.

Jacqueline and Michael Jordan

Douglas Crescent, Toronto

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August 9, 2009

Keith Tarswell, Manager

Bosley Real Estate

169 Danforth Avenue

Dear Mr. Tarswell,

We are writing this from our new home in Costa Rica.  We recently sold our townhouse in Toronto  in advance of the big move.  This was an emotional experience as we were not just moving from one house to another within the city, but out of the country.

The sale was made infinitely easier in no small way due to the skills, compassion and professionalism of Michael O'Brien, the agent who sold our home.  Because of our positive experience, we have no hesitation in recommending Michael to anyone buying or selling in the downtown area.

Sincerely,

Keith and Karen Duncan

Ojochal, Costa Rica

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