Auberge On The Park Condos

Auberge On The Park Condos

Surrounded by indulgent views of lush greenery, city skyline and Sunnybrook Park, Auberge offers condominium luxury in nature. Coming soon to coveted Leslie and Eglinton.

Features of this Project:

• 3 luxury towers, built by long-trusted & award winning builder, Tridel

• Phase 1 will be 45 storeys

• An opportunity to enter into the prestigious Eglinton & Leslie neighbourhood, with its excellent schools and amenities

• Family friendly layouts, which go up to just over 2000 sq ft

• No micro units (thoughtful design throughout all 3 towers)

• Condos, lofts and townhouses - all available to suit individual needs and tastes

• Less than a 5 minute walk to the future 2021 Eglinton Crosstown LRT station, which will connect to 25 stations

• Easy access to the Don Valley Parkway, Bayview extension, the 404 and the TTC

• Walking distance to a network of large parklands, including Sunnybrook Park

Breakdown of unit sizes:

• 1 bedroom from 538 sq ft to 645 sq ft

• 1 bedroom plus den from 592 sq ft to 719 sq ft

• 2 bedroom from 890 sq ft to 1,352 sq ft

• Signature suites from 1,550 sq ft to 2,070 sq ft

• Terraces from 1,333 sq ft to 2,079 sq ft

• 2 storey suites from 1,300 sq ft to 1,930 sq ft

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Spotlight: "The Residences of 8 Park Rd" in the Yorkville/Bloor Area

When one thinks of iconic Toronto intersections, Yonge & Bloor undoubtedly comes to mind.

From a real estate perspective, the area has a certain cachet that is undeniable and has been known to put buyers (and realtors) into a state of frenzy (remember all the hoopla surrounding the launch of One Bloor Condos a few years ago?).

Thankfully, One Bloor isn't the only option in the area!

There are a handful of condo buildings within spitting distance of Yonge & Bloor that actually offer relatively good value for the money.

The Residences of 8 Park Rd is one such building.

A bit more about The Residences of 8 Park Rd:

The building was completed in 2002 and stands 38 storeys tall.

The municipal address is 8 Park Rd, just north of Bloor St.

Take a look at the Google Street View map here.

The development team at The Residences of 8 Park Rd consisted of Page & Steele Architects Inc. (also responsible for the Ritz Carlton on Wellington St W, 33 Bay Residences, & Cinema Tower on Widmer St, among others) and H & R Developments.

The building amenities include 24hr concierge, party/billiards room, board room, library, 15th floor terrace w/ BBQ's and access to the underground PATH.

I’ve included photos of some of the common elements below.

                    

                    

If you own a suite in The Residences of 8 Park Rd and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a suite in The Residences of 8 Park Rd specifically, or in the Yorkville/Bloor Street area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Are Authentic Lofts Really That Hard To Come By?

Last weekend I held a couple of open houses at my new listing in the Massey Harris Lofts building on King Street West.

The turnout was great.

As with most open houses, there were visitors who saw the listing on MLS, there were visitors who popped-in off the street, and there were visitors who already live in the building and were curious to see their neighbour's unit.

Regardless of what pulled them in though, they were really all there for the same thing... the chance to see an authentic loft.

Unlike a city like New York, Toronto doesn't have many authentic loft buildings, relative to all of the new construction that's happening.

That's not to say that Toronto doesn't have any loft buildings. We certainly do. To name a few; Argyle Lofts, Wrigley Lofts, Merchandise Lofts, Gotham Lofts, Robert Watson Lofts, Candy Factory Lofts...

Compared to all the newly built condo units on the market though (or those currently under construction), the ratio is small.

As a result, properties like the one in the Massey Harris building really standout.

This was evident in the conversations I had at my open houses last weekend.

I heard things like, "I've been waiting and waiting for something to pop-up in this building because the spaces here are so unique." And, "We've been looking for months but the majority of listings on MLS are just regular condos. Hardly any are real lofts."

My experience in working with buyers looking for lofts is much the same as above. The search does take longer and there are fewer properties to choose from.

My advice? If you're looking for an authentic loft and a good one does come on the market... snatch it up!

There's no telling when the next one is going to come along...

If you’re thinking of making a move and would like to know how I can help, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "The Bellagio On Bloor"

Some condos are notable because they're located in the heart of a particular neighbourhood. The Candy Factory Lofts on Queen West comes to mind. The Europa building in Little Italy is another good example.

Then there are condos that are notable because they straddle the boundaries between more than one particular neighbourhood. The Bellagio On Bloor is one such condo.

It sits on the north side of Bloor Street East, just east of Jarvis St. You've got downtown to the south, Rosedale to the north, Yorkville to the west, and the Danforth to the east.

I helped a client purchase a suite in The Bellagio a few years ago and the building's location was certainly part of the attraction for her. The fact that it's nestled between all of these great areas is a huge selling feature. Not to mention access to both the Bloor and Yonge/University subway lines is in close proximity as well.

A bit more about The Bellagio On Bloor:

The building was completed in 2002 and there are just under 300 suites in total. The municipal address is 300 Bloor St E. Take a look at the Google Street View map here.

The development team at The Bellagio consisted of Pinnacle International (also responsible for One Pinnacle Centre on Yonge St, 33 Bay Residences, & The Pinnacle on Adelaide, among others) and Mondiale Developments.

The building amenities include 24 concierge, indoor salt-water pool, hot tub, gym, billiards, party room, meeting room, visitor parking, & guest suites. I’ve included photos of some of the common elements below.

                              

                              

If you own a suite in The Bellagio On Bloor and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a suite in The Bellagio On Bloor specifically, or in the Bloor Street East area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "Garment Factory Lofts" In The Leslieville Area

Anyone familiar with real estate in the Leslieville area knows that there isn’t much there in the way of residential condos/lofts. The majority of what’s available sits along the strip of Carlaw Ave that runs north of Queen Street East up to Dundas.

Up until just a few years ago, there were only a couple of loft buildings on the strip – the Wrigley Lofts and the iZone Lofts. And even these were a tough sell for some buyers, as the buildings definitely lean more towards the “hard” side of the loft divide.

Since then we’ve seen a handful of new developments spring up in the area; the Printing Factory Lofts, the new Flatiron Lofts, and the Garment Factory Lofts.

The Garment Factory Lofts building is notable for being a combination of original structure and new construction. The original 4 storeys are characterised by restored concrete floors, exposed concrete ceilings, and large warehouse windows. The additional 4 storeys are a combination of glass, steel, and brick. There are just over 150 suites in total.

The building was completed in 2008, there are just over 150 suites in total, and it was developed by Atria Development Corporation (previously responsible for a few residential developments in Oshawa) and designed by Core Architects.

The building sits on the east side of Carlaw, in between the Printing Factory Lofts and the Wrigley Lofts. The municipal address is 233 Carlaw Ave. Take a look at the Google Street View map here.

As for location, you’ve got TTC just steps away (the Queen St streetcar to the south and the Dundas streetcar to the north). There's a Shopper's Drug Mart at the corner and you're not far from a Starbucks, cafes, bistros parks, etc.

The building amenities include security guard, exercise room, party/meeting room, and visitor parking. I’ve included photos of some of the common elements below.

                              

If you own a suite in the Garment Factory Lofts and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the Garment Factory Lofts specifically, or in the Leslieville Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "Chocolate Company Lofts" In The Queen Street West Area

Over the last few years Queen Street West has seen its share of new residential development, the majority of which has sprung up around the Gladstone Hotel; Westside Lofts, The Bohemian Embassy, 2 Gladstone. Prior to these new buildings, Queen West was known more for the residential loft conversions that sit just west of Trinity Bellwoods Park; the Candy Factory Lofts and the Chocolate Company Lofts.

The Chocolate Company Lofts development is unique in that it's actually a blending of conversion and new construction. The architects worked with two industrial buildings that were originally owned by the Patterson Chocolate Company, and used new materials (designed to match the old) to knit them together.

Completed in 2005, the building occupies an entire block of Queen Street West, sitting at the corners of Queen & Crawford and Queen & Massey. The building has 6 storeys and the municipal address is 955 Queen Street West. Take a look at the Google Street View map here.

The Chocolate Company Lofts was developed by Plazacorp (also responsible for the Imperial Lofts, Massey Square, and Wellington on the Park, among others) and designed by Quadrangle Architects.

There are almost 150 suites in total and the building is characterised by everything you'd expect in a top-notch loft conversion; high ceilings, exposed post and beam, exposed brick, exposed duct work, huge windows, hardwood floors, etc...

The location is exceptional as well. You've literally got TTC at your door (the Queen St streetcar) and you're steps away from Trinity Bellwoods Park, a number of notable galleries (Angell Gallery, Stephen Bulger Gallery) and restaurants (Oyster Boy, Fresh, Swan).

The building amenities include concierge, exercise room, and party/meeting room. I’ve included photos of some of the common elements below.

                    

If you own a suite in the Chocolate Company building and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the Chocolate Company building specifically, or in the Queen Street West Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "Ideal Lofts" In The Little Italy/College Street West Area

Last August I wrote a BLOG post about the Europa condo building at 308 Palmerston Ave (read it here).  I pointed out that although the Little Italy/College Street West area is one of the most sought after in the city, residential condo/loft units in the neighbourhood are hard to come by.  One year later, this is still the case.

There are a few new developments in the works (CUBE Lofts near College and Shaw will be finished soon), but it’s still primarily the same three options we had last year; the converted church at 456 College St, Europa at 308 Palmerton Ave, and Ideal Lofts at 301 Markham St.

Ideal Lofts, like the other two buildings, is immediately notable for its excellent location. Both the College and Bathurst streetcars are just steps away, as is everything that the Little Italy area has to offer; great restaurants, pubs, cafes, the Royal Cinema, Soundscapes Music, a 24hr Metro...  There's even a Shoppers Drug Mart on the main floor of the building.

Ideal Lofts is also a great example of "soft loft" construction.  Whereas a "hard loft" is converted from an already existing structure (an old warehouse, a church, etc), a soft loft building is constructed from the ground up but still implements a number of loft-like features (high ceilings, exposed concrete, floor-to-ceiling windows, etc).

A bit more about the building:

Ideal Lofts was developed by Context Development (also responsible for Tip Top Lofts, Radio City, and MOZO, among others) and designed by Architects Alliance.   Completed in 2002, the building has 9 storeys and sits at the south-east corner of Markham Street and College Street.  The municipal address is 301 Markham St.  Take a look at the Google Street View map here.

At just under 70 suites in total, the building is modest in size and fits in well with its surroundings.  Floors 2-5 are comprised of single-level units, while the suites on floors 6 and 8 are 2-storeys.  As mentioned above, high ceilings, exposed concrete, and large windows are some of the defining characteristics of the units here.  I've included a few extra photos of the building's exterior below.

If you own a suite in the Ideal Lofts building and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the Ideal Lofts building specifically, or in the Little Italy/College Street West Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "The Hudson" In The King Street West Area

Over the last few years, King Street West (I’m talking here about that stretch of King running west from Spadina to Bathurst) has seen plenty of residential growth.  Not only in the number of new buildings in the area, but in the value of the real estate as well.  Per square foot, this is one of the priciest areas in the city.

Yes, Mr. Freed is responsible for much of the new development here (The Thompson Residences, 66 Portland, 20 Stewart...).  But let’s not forget the building that sits at the eastern end of this stretch – the building that in many ways set a benchmark of quality for all that would follow...  The Hudson.

If you're not already familiar with the building, it's the condo that sits above the Fresh & Wild Food Market and the west-bound streetcar stop on King at Spadina.  If you've passed by, chances are you've snuck a peek and seen the impressive lobby inside (check out the photo below).  The interiors were designed by Brian Gluckstein and the all-around high level of quality has helped the building garner an impressive reputation.  Many are proud to call The Hudson home.

Just a few weeks ago I helped a client secure a one-bedroom suite in the building.  We’re going for his first purchaser’s visit in a few days and needless to say, he’s very excited to get the keys in July and move into his new home (congrats Brian!).

A bit more about the building:

The Hudson was developed by Great Gulf Home (also responsible for The Morgan, The Saint James, and 18 Yorkville, among others), and designed by Diamond & Schmitt Architects.  Completed in 2007, the building has 21 floors and sits at the northeast corner of King & Spadina.  The municipal address is 438 King Street West.

The building amenities include 24 hr concierge, fitness facility (aka “The Husdon Club”), outdoor terrace/garden (located on the 2nd floor), party/meeting room, billiards room, and visitor parking.  I’ve included photos of some of the common elements below.

If you own a suite in The Hudson and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in The Hudson specifically, or in the King West Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "Sudbury Townhomes" In The King Street West/Liberty Village Area

     Back in the fall I had a listing in one of the condo townhomes on Sudbury Street.  That listing prompted me to write a full blog post on “The Appeal Of A Condo Townhouse” (read it here).  With the spring market kicking into high gear, I figured this would be a good time to revisit the subject and take a closer look at the Sudbury Townhomes in particular.

Location, Location, Location:  The beauty of these townhomes is that they’re located just steps from two of the city’s most sought after neighbourhoods, King Street West/Liberty Village and Queen Street West.  Don't think that the close proximity to these two bustling areas means that the townhomes are set against a concrete urban backdrop.  Instead, they’re nestled along a winding residential streetscape that links the two neighbourhoods.  You’ve got the best of both worlds here - you’re close to the action while at the same time being a bit off the beaten path.

The Sudbury Townhomes were developed by Urbancorp (also responsible for 954 King West, the Electra Lofts, and the KingTowns, among others).  It was completed in 2000 and the municipal addresses sit in the 5 - 12 Sudbury Street range.  The structures themselves are 4 storeys tall.  Take a look at the Google Street View map here. 

Layouts range in size from just under 700 sq ft up to almost 1800 sq ft.  The lower level (walk-down) suites are single storey and have a garden terrace outside the front door.  The main level (walk-up) suites are single storey as well, with a balcony off the living room.  The upper level suites are 2 storey, plus an upper landing that houses the HVAC system, the washer/dryer, and a walk-out to the private rooftop terrace.  The largest suites are spread out over all four storeys.

While condo townhouses aren't for everyone (there are still those who prefer to live in a highrise building), they make great homes for those who are seeking something a bit quiter, something a bit more private, and something closer to a freehold house (without all of the maintenance).

If you own a suite in the Sudbury Townhomes and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the Sudbury Townhomes specifically, or in the King West/Liberty Village Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "New Times Square" In The St Lawrence Market Area

     Every great neighbourhood has at least one major intersection that sits at what might be called the “heart” of the neighbourhood.  These crossroads are known to locals and visitors alike, and they function as a sort of landmark or hub.  Some neighbourhoods are lucky enough to have a few remarkable intersections.  Case in point, the St Lawrence Market area in downtown Toronto. 

One of this neighbourhood’s key crossroads is where Front Street & Jarvis Street meet.  Take a look at the Google Street View map here.  You can see the Market itself, sitting on both the southwest and northwest corners.  On the northeast corner you’ve got a handful of restaurants and pubs.  And sitting on the southeast corner is one of the area’s more well known residential condo buildings, “New Times Square”.

New Times Square was developed by Camrost-Felcorp Inc. (also responsible for Kings Court , California Condos, and Imperial Plaza, among others) and designed by architects Page & Steele Inc.  It was completed in 1999, has 12 floors, and the municipal address is 109 Front Street East. 

I recently helped a client of mine purchase a 2 bedroom + den/2 bathroom suite in the building and she couldn't be happier with her new digs.  Her balcony faces west and looks out over the Market, the CN Tower, and the gorgeous Toronto city skyline.  There's no doubt the location was one of the major selling features for her, but that isn't to say the building itself doesn't have plenty to offer its residents.

The amenities include 24hr concierge, exercise room, whirlpool, sauna, and a rooftop terrace w/ bbq.  The building is designed in such a way that some of the suites face out onto the city while others face onto an interior courtyard (there's a photo of the courtyard below).  This is a nice touch as it gives purchasers the option of having something that's plugged into the energy of the area or something that's maybe a bit quiter.  I’ve included a few more photos of the building and some of the common elements below.

         

         

 If you own a suite in the New Times Square building and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the New Times Square building specifically, or in the St Lawrence Market Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "Europa" In The Little Italy/College Street West Area

Location, location, location.  The 3 most important things in real estate, right?  Certainly this adage applies to the condo building on Palmerston Ave known as "Europa".  While the Little Italy/College Street West area is one of the most sought after in the city, residential condo units in the neighbourhood are hard to come by. There are a few buildings in the area (456 College St, 301 Markham St, and few other boutique loft developments nearby), but suites don't come up for sale in these buildings very often.  So when something pops up in Europa, you can bet there's going to be some interest.

I helped a client purchase a suite here a few years ago and the big selling features for him were the same as they are for most who live in the building; it's an area of the city that isn't oversaturated with new residential development, the building itself is a modest size, the suites are nicely finished, and the neighbourhood has so much to offer.  You've got great restaurants, cafes, the College streetcar, the Royal Cinema, one of the city's best music stores, groceries, etc.  All just steps from the building!

Europa was developed by Beaverhall Homes/Graywood Developments (also responsible for the "Hyatt Regency Toronto" building and "555 Yonge Street").   It was completed in 2007 and sits at the south-west corner of Palmerston Ave and College Street.  The building has 8 storeys (with the penthouse suites occupying the top 2 levels) and the municipal address is 308 Palmerston Ave.  Take a look at the Google Street View map here.

The majority of suites feature hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and juliette balconies.  The 2-storey penthouse suites have large private terraces.

The building amenities include concierge, exercise room, and a party/meeting room (with billiards).  I’ve included photos of some of the common elements below.

If you own a suite in the Europa building and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the Europa building specifically, or in the Little Italy/College Street West Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "King George Square" In The St Lawrence Market Area

     More often than not, when I meet someone looking to purchase a condo in the St Lawrence Market area they already have a short-list of the top 3 or 4 buildings they're most interested in.  "King George Square" is usually on this list.  Even if they don't know the name or the address of the building, it's immediately apparent which one they're talking about: "You know, that building on King Street just down from St James Park.  The one with the iron gates out front.  You know, the one that's across the street from Starbucks."

There's no doubt that a big part of the attraction with King George Square is its location.  It sits pretty on that strip of King Street that runs just east of St James Cathedral.  Residents of the building walk out their front door and are literally steps to a number of great restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, parks, 24hr groceries, cinemas...  Not to mention the Market itself, located just a few more steps south down Jarvis St. 

Of course, the building is impressive as well.  King George Square was developed by Steven & Webster Callahan and designed by Burka-Varacalli Architects Inc.  (Bruka-Varacalli are also involved with "Crystal Blu" along the Bay Street corridor and the "James Cooper Mansion" on Sherbourne St, among other developments).  It was completed in 2000 and sits at the northwest corner of King & George.  The building has 16 floors and the municipal address is 168 King Street East.  Take a look at the Google Street View map here.

The building amenities include concierge, exercise room, party/meeting room, billiards room, and garden terrace with a hot tub & BBQ's.  I’ve included photos of some of the common elements below.

              

              

If you own a suite in the King George Square building and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the King George Square building specifically, or in the St Lawrence Market Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "Candy Factory Lofts" In The Queen Street West Area

If you were to stop someone on the street in Toronto and ask them, "Can you name a residential loft building here in the city?" I bet the answer you'd hear most would be, "The Candy Factory Lofts".  This building seems to be the one that almost everyone is aware of, regardless of whether or not they're interested in real estate or they've ever been in the market for a loft themselves.

I think that part of its notoriety stems from the fact that it was one of the first true loft conversion buildings in Toronto (thank you, Harry Stinson).  Couple this with the fact that it's also one of the best loft conversion buildings in the city and it's easy to see why it's on the tip of so many people's tongues.

The building itself served as the production factory for the Cede Candy Co. (hence the development's name) and it sits on the south side of the street (at 993 Queen Street West), running west from Crawford Street over to Shaw Street.

The Candy Factory Lofts was developed by the Metro Ontario Group and completed in 1999/2000.  There are over 120 suites in total, ranging from 700+ sq ft one-bedroom units to 3500+ sq ft 2-level penthouse suites.  The building is characterised by everything you'd expect in a top-notch loft conversion; high ceilings (12-14 ft), exposed post and beam interiors, exposed brick, exposed duct work, huge windows, hardwood floors, extra wide hallways, etc...

The location is exceptional as well.  You've literally got TTC at your door (the Queen St streetcar) and you're steps away from Trintiy Bellwoods Park and a number of notable galleries (Angell Gallery, Stephen Bulger Gallery) and restaurants (Bar One, Fresh, Swan).

The building amenities include concierge, exercise room, rooftop terrace, guest suites, and visitor parking.  I’ve included photos of some of the common elements below.

                   

                   

If you own a suite in the Candy Factory building and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the Candy Factory building specifically, or in the Queen Street West Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "Kings Court" In The St Lawrence Market Area

     The St Lawrence Market area is home to a number of standout condo/loft buildings, and each one has its own set of distinguishing features.  One such building is "Kings Court" which is often identified as "the condo building with the bank entrance".  Indeed, the structure does a great job of incorporating the restored original bank facade and it's one of the more sought-after addresses in the area.

Kings Court was developed by Camrost-Felcorp (also responsible for The Avenue, iLoft, and Mystic Point, among others).  The building was completed in 2005 and sits at the northeast corner of King & Sherbourne.  The municipal address is 230 King Street East and the building has 17 floors. 

Like many of the other residential buildings located on King St East (MOZO, King George Square, Abbey Lane Lofts, the Metropole, 92 King St E, East), Kings Court benefits from being so conveniently located to everything the strip has to offer.  It's literally just steps to the King Street streetcar, a selection of local restaurants/pubs (Betty's, Zoulpy's Deli), breakfast dinners (Patrician Grill, Le Petit Dejeuner), as well as a number of shops and cafes. 

The building amenities include concierge, exercise room, sauna, jacuzzi, party/meeting room, rooftop terrace, and visitor parking.  I've included photos of some of the common elements below.

If you own a suite at Kings Court and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a suite at Kings Court specifically, or in the St Lawrence Market Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "Massey Harris Lofts" In The King Street West/Liberty Village Area

     The King Street West/Liberty Village area is home to a handful of architecturally historic buildings.  One of the best examples of these is located right next door to my brokerage's office.  I'm talking about the "Massey Harris" building.  It's without a doubt one of the more desired loft buildings in downtown Toronto, due to its location and the fact that the suites here are simply gorgeous.  I helped a couple purchase their first home together here a few years ago and it's certainly one of the more unique properties I've sold.

The Massey Harris Building was designed by Toronto architect Edwards James Lennox in the late 1800's and served as the Massey Harris farm equipment headquarters.  The building was designated a heritage property by the city in 1973 and was converted into residential lofts by Canderal Stoneridge Equity Group Inc. (also responsible for DNA Phases 1, 2, & 3 just down the street) in 2002/2003.

The building is located at 915 King Street West and has 5 floors and 46 units.  The majority of suites are characterised by exposed brick walls, wood posts & beams, 11+ foot ceilings, bathrooms with modern glass showers, and Cecconi Simone designed kitchens.  If you take a look at the building you'll notice that the top levels consist primarily of glass instead of brick.  This was built as an addition to the existing structure during the conversion and houses the 2-storey penthouse suites.

I've included some photos of the building and adjacent park below.

                   

                   

If you own a suite in the Massey Harris building and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite in the Massey Harris building specifically, or in the King West/Liberty Village Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "MOZO" In The St Lawrence Market Area

     Upon its completion in 2003, condo critic Christopher Hume wrote a review of MOZO ("Modern Living Zone") in his Toronto Star column.  He gave the building an A+.  To this day realtors are fond of quoting Mr Hume's article in their marketing materials (he called it, "One of the most beautiful buildings in Toronto").  And rightly so.  MOZO is one of the most sought-after buildings in the St Lawrence Market area.

MOZO offers a variety of different layouts and floor plans.  I've stepped foot in a fair number of units in the building and each one has been a bit different from the last.  Some of my personal favourites are the east-facing suites on the 9th floor (these are the ones with the 375-400 square foot terraces).

MOZO was developed by Context Develpoment (also responsible for SPIRE, Tip Top Lofts, and Radio City, among others) and designed by Architects Alliance.  As I mentioned above, the building was completed in 2003 and it occupies an entire block of Sherbourne St, sitting at the corners of King & Sherbourne AND Adelaide & Sherbourne.  The municipal address is 333 Adeladie Street East and the building has 15 floors. 

Suites here are characterised by floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings (9 feet+), exposed concrete ceilings, sliding barn doors, and modern designer features & finishes. 

The building amenities include concierge, exercise room, sauna, party/meeting room, and visitor parking.  I've included photos of some of the common elements below.

If you own a suite at MOZO and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a suite at MOZO specifically, or in the St Lawrence Market Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "DNA 3" Coming Soon To King Street West

     Last month, in another of my "Condo/Loft Spotlight" posts (read it here),  I focused on DNA Phases 1 and 2 in the King Street West/Liberty Village area.  There's no doubt that both rank as two of the most sought after buildings in the downtown core.  Well, there's another building soon to be added to this list - "DNA 3".

DNA 3 is being developed by Canderal Stoneridge Equity Group Inc. (also responsible for the Residences of College Park on Bay St, Aura, DNA 1 and DNA 2) and designed by Graziani & Corazza Architects.

The building will be located at 1030 King Street West, on the north side of King at Shaw, where the former Chrysler dealership building now stands. 

Aside from the building itself, the marketing for DNA 3  has been the focus of much interest.  Back in October they were a sponsor of LG Fashion Week, the headquarters of which sat at the future location of the condo.  It was an inspired piece of marketing and certainly generated an initial wave of buzz that has been building since.

The project will be launching this spring and from the rendering it looks to be an impressive addition to the King Street West area...

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite at DNA 3 and would like to know how I can help, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "SPIRE" In The St Lawrence Market Area

             The St Lawrence Market area is, in my humble opinion, one of the best places in all of downtown Toronto to call home. It offers an impressive blend of history, architecture, and entertainment, and it's located steps to the TTC, Financial District, grocery stores, the Market itself, St James Park and Cathedral, etc...  My first few years as a realtor were spent working primarily in this area and it continues to be one of the main areas I do business. There are a number of quality condo/loft buildings here to choose from (some of which I'll spotlight in future blog posts), but at the moment I'd like to take a look at "SPIRE".

SPIRE was developed by Context Develpoment (also responsible for Tip Top Lofts, Radio City, and MOZO, among others) and designed by Architects Alliance.  Completed in 2007 and sitting at the corner of Church and Adelaide, the municipal address is 33 Lombard Street.  The building has 45 floors and the suites are characterised by floor-to-ceiling windows and open layouts.  The majority of suites have balconies and 9 foot ceilings. 

SPIRE is without a doubt one of the more highly sought after buildings in the area and as such suites generally sell for top dollar compared to some of the older buildings in the area. 

The building amenities include 24 hr concierge, exercise room, rooftop terrace/garden (located on the 5th floor podium rooftop), party/meeting room, and visitor parking.  I've included photos of some of the common elements below.

If you own a suite at SPIRE and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you’re thinking of purchasing a suite at SPIRE specifically, or in the St Lawrence Market Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.

Spotlight: "DNA" In The King Street West/Liberty Village Area

     My brokerage’s office is located in the King Street West/Liberty Village area and it’s a part of the city where I do a good deal of business.  One of the buildings that I find myself consistently viewing with clients and answering questions about is “DNA".

DNA (“Downtown’s Next Address”) is widely regarded as the crown jewel of the many condo/loft buildings in the area.  And for good reason too.  The quality of features and finishes here are impressive, with granite counters in the kitchens and bathrooms, open layouts, large windows, and an overall contemporary urban feel.

DNA was developed by Canderal Stoneridge Equity Group Inc. (also responsible for the Residences of College Park on Bay St) and designed by Graziani & Corazza Architects.  It consists of two phases, with a third phase planned for the near future.

Phase 1 was completed in 2005 and is located at 1 Shaw Street, at the corner of Shaw & Douro.  This phase has 15 floors and the suites are characterised by 9 foot ceilings and generally have more of a loft feel than phase 2.  The suites here have gas stoves and the balconies have gas barbeque hook-ups.

Phase 2 was completed in 2006 and is located at 1005 King Street West, at the corner of King & Shaw.  This phase has 9 floors and the majority of ceiling heights here are the standard 8 feet, except for the top few floors which are 9 feet. 

The building amenities include concierge/security, fitness center, party room, rooftop terrace, and visitor parking.  I've included photos of some of the common elements below.

If you own a suite at DNA and are thinking of selling, feel free to contact me for an evaluation of your property or for more info on my listing services.

If you're thinking of purchasing a suite at DNA specifically, or in the King West/Liberty Village Area in general, feel free to contact me for more info.