URBAN APPEAL

Fashion District 20 Niagara St. #604 (Bathurst and Wellington streets) Asking price: $1.965 million Taxes: $6,255 (2015) Monthly fee: $1,423 Bedrooms: 2+1 Bathrooms: 2

Athree- storey lofty living space in a low-rise building beside a park in the heart of the city. It’s not easy to find all these features in one urban living space, but this suite offers all that and more.

The building is unique because it “is rare to have a low rise that is purpose- built as true lofts,” says listing agent Janice Fox of Hazelton Real Estate. Only the penthouses offer three storeys.

Suite 604 “will appeal to singles or couples who care about great design, sightlines and outdoor space. It is quite impressive on the design detail front, has a guaranteed view as it is literally on the park and it has two large terraces, which is pretty rare,” she says. The terraces offer approximately 600 square feet of outdoor living space.

The unit was gutted and renovated about nine years ago. It took a year to complete the work. The 1,882-sq.ft. loft has floor- to- ceiling walls of glass offering views of the downtown skyline. Upscale materials, includi ng zebrawood panelling, are used throughout. The 16- foot- high concrete ceilings are finished with ecofriendly beeswax.

The shiny suite has a floating staircase with glass railings, glossy white kitchen cabinets, glass and onyx tiles and polished stone floors.

The l i ving room has a walkout. The main- floor office has a built- in desk and bookcases so it’s ready for the work- at- home professional. “Brazilian sycamore panelling with a beautiful warm colour delineates the dining room and adds warmth to the large space,” Fox says.

One bedroom, conveniently located on the main floor, has a four- piece ensuite and a handy Murphy bed for overnight guests.

The panelled second- floor master suite has ample closet space and a luxurious fivepiece ensuite bathroom that includes a steam shower with double heads and body jets.

The third- floor library is a sunny space with a walkout to a terrace.

This penthouse is ideal for people who want to enjoy life at the top without being miles off the ground — the building is only six storeys high.

One underground parking space is included and the building is dog-friendly.