Two-level Harbourfront condo a rare gem
Luxury boardwalk suite an alternative to traditional house in heart of the city
TORONTO Location: 35 Harbour Square, Unit 810, Bay St. and Queens Quay W. Asking price: $1,080,000 Size: about 1,600 sq. ft. Parking: one exclusive underground space, one exclusive locker Maintenance fees: $1,228.81 per month Taxes: $4,327 (2017) Bedrooms: 2 plus 1 Bathrooms: 3 Steps from a park, Harbourfront and Lake Ontario, this condo is a rare larger unit with two levels, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
“We have lived here for12 years and have watched the waterfront develop into one of the city’s most soughtafter neighbourhoods,” says homeowner Jodi Cassidy.
“The location is ideal and both my husband Peter Buress and I can walk to work. We often relax by walking on the boardwalk along the water,” Cassidy says. “Our building has a private bus which takes residents to city theatres, art galleries and shopping districts like the Eaton Centre or Yorkville, and a multitude of fine dining spots. We also love having direct access to the Westin Harbour Castle and the many other facilities like our indoor rooftop pool and terrace with barbecues, the gym and impressive party room.
“Plus, children living in our building are eligible to attend the highly sought-after Toronto Island School,” Cassidy adds.
Other amenities in the building include six guest suites, two squash courts, a library, a children’s playroom, billiards and games room, resident workshop, self-serve car wash bay and free Wi-Fi on the main level.
The building is just south of the Entertainment District, a short walk to Maple Leaf Square, Air Canada Centre, the CN Tower, and the Toronto PATH system which leads to the Financial District.
“This condo suite is a great house alternative in the heart of the city. Two-level units are like townhomes and offer separation from the bed- rooms and living space,” listing agent Steve Arruda says. “The price per square foot is below neighbourhood average and condo fees include heat, air conditioning, hydro and water.
“The suite’s open-concept layout has a floor plan that was extended from 1,450 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. And it was completely renovated about five years ago — updates include new hardwood floors, new open-concept kitchen, all three bathrooms have been renovated with designer finishes, and a second-floor laundry area was added to one of the upstairs bathrooms for added convenience,” Arruda adds.
A solid wood door opens to the foyer which has a hardwood floor, wall sconces and a storage cubby.
The living room contains pot lights and a hardwood floor.
Aden is open to the living room and features a hardwood floor and a three-paned floor-to-ceiling window, which also floods light into the living room.
A partial wall separates the living room from the dining room which is outfitted with a hardwood floor, a modern light fixture and floor-toceiling windows.
Highlights of the renovated kitchen include a marble tile floor, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a stone tile backsplash, double sinks, pot lights and a four-stool breakfast bar. There is a powder room on this level.
Wooden stairs with wrought-iron pickets lead to the second level. A modern light hangs from the second floor ceiling above the stairwell.
The master bedroom showcases a large floor-to-ceiling window, a hardwood floor, a large double closet and a four-piece ensuite with a marble floor and marble wall tile.
The second bedroom is spacious with a hardwood floor, a large closet and a step-up to another level which could be used as a sitting area or as a workout area with a large floor-toceiling window and pot lights.
An office space just off the upper hallway overlooks the living room and has a hardwood floor and track lights.
A three-piece bathroom with marble tile floor and walls, an oversized shower stall and a laundry area within the bathroom complete the second floor.
To have a look at this property contact listing Steve Arruda, Century 21 Regal Realty Inc., Brokerage, 416899-2755; urbanopolis.com. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor for latest details. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.