$1.995 million

Willowdale

5444 Yonge St. #1708 (Yonge Street and Finch Avenue)

Asking price: $1.995 million

Sold for: $1.995 million

Taxes: $4,054 (2020)

Monthly fee: $1,690

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Square footage: about 2,215

Garage: 2

Parking: 0

Days on the market: 6

Skyview, one of the older residential highrises in North York, was beautifully built in 1985, says listing agent Christian Vermast. Suite 1708 was completely redone in 2019 and “the renovation is beyond impressive.”

Co-listing agent Paul Maranger says, “The theme overall is sophisticated-modern.”

The highlights are many, including a backdrop of warm neutrals such as white oak flooring and cream-coloured walls. Pops of colour are featured throughout, whether it be the plum-coloured framing around the floating bench in the front entry or the dramatic elongated black marble sink in the powder room, Maranger says.

“Most condos have a laundry closet. This one has a proper laundry room with an area for a second fridge or freezer. The kitchen has a banquette breakfast room with a huge window. People love to sit in these intimate areas with morning sun.”

The renovation also included the addition of glass panels on the balcony. Maranger says the panels can be open for full air flow or closed during cooler weather.

The suite offers clear views across treed residential neighbourhoods to the east, west and north. Vermast says, “The owner put in remote controlled blinds, so with the touch of a switch they can automatically open or close to control the incredible natural sunlight. The views are perhaps even more dramatic at night.”

Skyview appeals to a more mature buyer due to the massive scale of the rooms, he says. This 2,214-squarefoot suite has an “enormous living/dining room so buyers downsizing from a large home can easily accommodate all of their generously scaled furniture….the primary bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed plus dressers.”

Maranger says, “The seller has exquisite taste. They did not spare a penny in the materials and workmanship.”

Listing Broker: Sotheby’s International Realty Canada (Christian Vermast and Paul Maranger)