Best of the lakeshore at Harbourfront condo
Unobstructed waterfront views, wraparound balcony and custom renos are featured
Harbourfront Location: 218 Queens Quay W., Unit 706, York St. and Queens Quay W. Asking price: $898,000 Size: about 1,000 sq. ft. Parking: one owned underground space, one owned locker Maintenance fees: $712.62 per month Taxes: $3,406 (2017) Bedrooms: 2 plus 1 Bathrooms: 2 Unobstructed lakefront views, a wraparound balcony and custom upgrades are just a few of the features in this two-bedroom condo suite.
“I fell in love with the unit from the minute I walked through the door because of the views of Lake Ontario and Harbourfront from every window in the condo. The light pours in, making the space bright and warm through the day and early evening,” homeowner Kaela Micak says.
“This condo has grown with me from being a single, young professional woman to a married mother of one. I met my husband while living here. We got engaged on that balcony, watching the Canada Day fireworks explode around us,” she says.
“We enjoy being walking-distance to both our places of work, a stone’s throw away from Leafs and Jays games and most of all being able to sit out on our balcony at the end of a long day and watch the boats drift along the water.
“A lot of work has been done to make this condo a truly one-of-akind space. It has been renovated to provide a massive open-concept living area with bamboo flooring, crown moulding, smooth ceilings, custom window fittings and upgraded doors,” Micak adds.
As well as its enviable Harbourfront location, the building is just south of the Entertainment District and has easy access to the Gardiner Express- way, TTC and Union Station. It is a short walk to shops, restaurants, cafés, parks and the Martin Goodman Trail. It is also close to the Toronto Island ferry docks and Billy Bishop Airport.
Amenities in the building are a 24hour concierge, a gym, an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a party room, a billiard room and a security guard.
“The waterfront is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in the city, given all the redevelopment. This extra-wide, south-facing unit offers a coveted split bedroom floor plan with two bedrooms on each side and living space in the middle. The balcony ex- tends the full width of the unit so there are views of the lake from every angle,” listing agent Andrew Ipekian says.
“Rarely does a unit on a lower floor offer such unobstructed lake views, as usually units need to be on floor 40-plus for this type of view. With an underground parking space and a locker, this unit is a great investment or an ideal starter home for a single young professional or couple or for mature buyers looking to downsize,” Ipekian adds.
The front foyer features a ceramictile floor and a double closet.
Dark-stained bamboo floor, track lights, a coffered ceiling and crown moulding are highlights of the openconcept living room. The adjoining dining room also has dark-stained bamboo flooring, crown moulding and floor-to-ceiling windows that span the width of the room.
The kitchen is modern and compact, with a marble tile floor, granite counters, rich wood cabinetry, marble tile backsplash, pot lights, an island with double sink that overlooks the living room and dining room, a pantry and stainless steel appliances — including a built-in microwave.
Double entry doors lead to the master bedroom that features a bamboo floor, crown moulding, pot lights, a double closet, a sliding-glass door walkout to a balcony and a four-piece ensuite with a marble tile floor.
The study was previously an enclosed secondary bedroom that was opened to the living room with the removal of a wall that could easily be converted back. It features a bamboo floor, a coffered ceiling, pot lights, crown moulding, a walk-in closet and a walkout to a balcony.
Third bedroom or nursery potential exists in the separate den that has double entry doors, a bamboo floor and crown moulding.
There is a laundry room across from the kitchen.
With clear views of Lake Ontario, the 119-square-foot, wraparound balcony features a glass and steel rail.
To have a look at this property contact listing agent Andrew Ipekian; Keller Williams Referred Urban Realty, Brokerage, 416-572-1016; Ipkeian.ca. 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.