Best of both worlds

Neighbourhood Davisville Village 35 Merton St. #309 (Yonge Street and Davisville Avenue) Asking price: $649,000 Sold for: $620,000 Taxes: $3,700 (2014) Monthly fee: $1,027 Bedrooms: 2+1 Bathrooms: 2 Time on the market: 15 days

An ultra-urban location with the subway not far from the building’s front door and a view of a canopy of mature trees through the suite’s windows provide the owner with the best of both worlds.

The south- and east-facing windows fill the suite with all-day sun and offer views of courtyard greenspace, the Belt Line and Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

The building has access to the cemetery for quiet reflec- tion or to enjoy the beautiful arboretum of rare trees, says listing agent Michael Terry.

It’s a good location for kids. It’s within a five-minute walk of Oriole Park, which has a baseball diamond, a kiddie pool and play area, and tennis courts.

Conveniences include easy access to a grocery store, restaurants, coffee houses and medical/dental facilities.

This is an original two-bedroom plus den suite. The den, which is just off the large eat-in kitchen, could be turned into a separate dining room, or into a third bedroom with a sliding door to a balcony.

The suite comes with one parking space and a locker. Amenities for people on the go include a gym, a hot tub and a party room.