One Bloor offers panoramic view
Suite has 3 bedrooms, wraparound balcony and prime location
Yonge-church Corridor Location: 1 Bloor St. E., Unit 6806, Yonge St. and Bloor St. E. Asking price: $2,298,000 Size: about 1,410 sq. ft. Parking: one owned underground space, one owned locker Maintenance fees: $705 per month Taxes: $8,709 (2018) Bedrooms: 2 plus 1 Bathrooms: 3 This three-bedroom suite with a wraparound balcony and panoramic view is one of the largest in the iconic 75-storey highrise One Bloor.
Steps from Yorkville, the Yonge-Bloor subway station, Toronto Reference Library, the Royal Ontario Museum and the shopping and restaurants of Bloor St., the building itself offers a spectrum of indoor and outdoor luxury amenities spanning two floors.
“This unit is located on the platinum floors of the building and has many luxury finishes, such as wide plank hardwood floors, three Sub-Zero fridges, plus a wine fridge, a Wolf stove and spa-like bathrooms,” says homeowner Sarah Armstrong.
“With so much living area, it is the perfect place for a family or downsizers who don’t want to sacrifice the spaciousness of living in a house. My unit has wraparound windows that fill it with lots of natural light and provide views of the CN Tower, all the way to Lake Ontario as well as across the city. Day and night, the views are spectacular,” Armstrong says.
“The inside-outside pool deck is the place to be in the summer ... And once on the ground floor, there is direct access to two subway lines without even going outside, a wonderful convenience especially in winter,” she adds.
Inside, amenities include spa treatment rooms, outdoor terraces, a dining area with a kitchen, a bar, a billiards room, several lounges, two pools, hot tubs, gyms, yoga and Pilates rooms, and a 24-hour concierge.
“Even though this building is at the centre of the city, it is known for having units with oversized balconies,” says listing agent Andrew Ipekian.
“This upper-floor suite has about 250 sq. ft. of outdoor space — a rare find, allowing the owner to dine al fresco or enter- tain guests without feeling cramped.”
With a centre-hall floor plan, the suite’s foyer features a double closet, a hardwood floor, pot lights and access to the powder room.
The open-concept living area has a hardwood floor, floor-toceiling windows, pot lights and a thick decorative column.
Floor-to-ceiling windows are a highlight of the dining room, which also has a hardwood floor, pot lights, a thick decorative column and a sliding-glass door walkout to the balcony.
Features of the contemporary kitchen include a centre island, a built-in breakfast table, granite counters, pendant and pot lights, white cabinetry, a hardwood floor, high-end stainless steel appliances and floor-to- ceiling windows.
Next to the kitchen are two double-door pantries flanking a built-in media station that can be viewed from the living and dining rooms.
The master bedroom retreat is outfitted with a large floor-toceiling window, hardwood floor and pot lights. It has a large walk-in closet and a five-piece ensuite with twin vanity sinks, a porcelain tile floor and walls, and separate bathtub and shower. The second bedroom has a hardwood floor, pot lights, two double closets, floor-to-ceiling windows, a walkout to the balcony and a five-piece ensuite.
A generous-sized den, with hardwood floor and a floor-toceiling window, could be used as a third bedroom or home office.
A utility room and a laundry room with a double entry door complete this unit.
To have a look at this property, contact listing agent Andrew Ipekian, Keller Williams Referred Urban Realty, Brokerage, 416-572-1016; Ipekian.ca. Home of the Week is written by freelance contributor Allison Harness, a Toronto-based real estate writer. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor. To make a submission to Home of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.