This bright and airy 1 1 corner suite with balcony and parking, is the ideal home for a single person or couple who wants to live in the heart of the city. Located at the base of Spadina Avenue, just two blocks north of the lake, you are within a 10-minute walk from a wide variety of cafes, parks, restaurants, sites, entertainment venues, and attractions in Toronto.
The condo, which is larger than average for CityPlace (733 sq ft), has granite counter tops, a gas stove (foodies take note), dishwasher, in-suite washer and dryer, 9’ floor-to-ceiling windows, and a walk-out balcony. Also, unlike most condos in the area that have little to no storage, we installed an additional closet/cabinet in the bedroom and two large shelving units in the den for storage, books, clothing, or whatever you need it for. The den can also easily transform into an office for those working from home.
There are tons of amenities in the neighbourhood, especially outdoor as we head into summer, including Canoe Landing Park with its dog-run, sports fields, playground, water-park, and a new state-of-the-art Community and Recreation Centre (which includes a new K-8 public and K-8 catholic school). The Fort York branch of the Toronto Public Library is a 10-min walk, with tons of classes and childcare programs. You’re also within minutes of gardens, parks, beaches, and running paths along the lakefront. The Bentway, For York, and Garrison Creek Park are also next-door, with tons of outdoor space to gather with friends and family. For outdoor shopping, there’s Chinatown, and King Street restaurants and bars. You’ll also have free access to a 30,000 square foot SuperClub, exclusive for residents, which includes an indoor 25-metre pool, hot-tub, indoor track, sauna, outdoor tennis courts, indoor squash courts, theatre, full basketball court, sun-deck, bowling alley, billiards, cinema room, party room w/bbq, and more. The building also has a 24-hr concierge service, guest suites for visiting friends and family…the list goes on.
Grab your morning coffee at two different Starbucks across the street, or on your way to work at Jimmy’s on Portland Street or Quantum Coffee on King. Union Station is a quick 10-minute walk from the condo, which is where we usually grab an americano misto at Pilot Coffee before jumping on the 1 Line. Groceries, wine and beer can be found at Sobey’s on the corner and you’ll find all your other beverage-needs at a beautiful and well-stocked LCBO on Spadina and Font. Or, it’s a few TTC stops to Chinatown and Kensington Market for more discounted gourmet and specialty foods. If you’re interested in arts and culture, you’re within a 10-minute walk to the galleries at 401 Richmond, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Factory Theatre, Cineplex Cinemas Scotiabank Theatre, Princess of Wales Theatre, Royal Alexandra Theatre, The Power Plant, and Harbourfront Centre. You could see a new show every day for weeks. And if you’re an active out-doors person, you have plenty of lakefront and green space to choose from, including Southern Linear Park, HTO Park, Toronto Music Garden, Canoe Landing Park, Coronation Park, and easy access to the ferries to Toronto Island.
Outside your front door are frequent TTC lines running north, east, and west, which gets you to most places in the city within 30 minutes. And if you drive, you’ll have your own underground parking spot, and quick access to the open road by way of the Gardiner Expressway, with access just around the corner.
Most downtown condos offer fine arrays of amenities, but the SuperClub is enjoyed exclusively by residents of Harbour View Estates and their guests. It's all here and spread out over three levels and an astounding 30 000 square feet. You'd expect a pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam room, fitness centre, and maybe even a squash court. But how about adding a running track, tennis courts, a full-size basketball court, a golf simulator, and even a bowling alley. And to enhance your connectivity for work or play, the building is wired for TELUS ultra-high-speed Internet.
If you’re a dog-owner, this is a pet-friendly building, and since you’re on the second floor with a direct stair-access to the outside (if you wish to use it), you’ll quickly get outdoors with your pooch. Your dog will also have tons of friends to play with at Harbourview Estate’s private dog-park, or at any of the well-maintained dog-parks in the neighbourhood.
Finally, we want to assure you that you will be renting from us, the owners of this unit, who lived in it for years and loved every second of it. We still live in the city, and nearby, so we’ll always be easily accessible if you need anything. We’ve had a great relationship with all of our tenants and can provide letters of recommendation or references if you need.