EASY LIVING
Bay Street Corridor 1078 Bay St. (Bay and St. Mary Street) Asking price: $3.295 million Taxes: $15,250 (2017) Monthly fee: $1,035 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 MLS# C4077259
With all the bells and whistles of a fine home, this townhouse offers everything from an elevator for those who don’t want to deal with stairs to an approximately 450-square-foot rooftop terrace that’s an oasis in the middle of downtown, says listing agent Richard Himelfarb of Forest Hill Real Estate, who has co-listed the home with Cathy Himelfarb Borden.
“The builder included a gas and waterline on the terrace to allow for barbecuing and the potential for a hot tub. There is also a custom remote retractable awning to allow for shade and privacy,” he says.
The 2,784-sq.-ft. home has plenty of room for the family as well as for a private office, he adds. “It would appeal to a corporate couple or executive that wants to live close to the action without foregoing the luxuries of a home.”
The living room has quartz window sills and the kitchen offers granite counters and a waterfall granite counter top/breakfast bar. Stairs with tempered glass railings connect the four levels.
The second floor has two bedrooms, a three-piece bathroom and a laundry room. The third-floor master suite is “stunning, with a huge walkin closet and a master ensuite bathroom fit for a king or queen,” he says.
The previous owners “adored” the spacious twocar underground garage with direct access to the unit, Himelfarb says. “The garage conveniently opens to the building’s visitor parking, which makes it very easy for guests to park and enter the unit without having to step outside.”
The townhouse also has access to 4,500 sq. ft. of upscale amenities.
Neighbourhood amenities include restaurants and boutiques in Yorkville and Bloor’s Mink Mile. “This property will appeal to anyone that loves downtown living and having a short commute to work or school,” he says.
With maintenance handled by the condo corporation, it is easy living, especially if you travel or have a vacation home. “It is the best of condo and house living,” Himelfarb says. “It’s also close to U of T and Ryerson so families or students that attend university in the city can have a nice walk to school or work.”