Behold My College Sweetheart
Located on the north-west corner of College and Bathurst Streets in hip Little Italy, this stylish condominium is in the best location for a dynamic urban life. It's totally transit friendly, located right on the 506 streetcar line serving College Street and a short stroll to the Bathurst Street subway station. Some of the city's very best restaurants dot Harbord Street to the north of the property, funky Kensington Market is located to the east, groovin’ Dundas Street West with its cool hangs is at the bottom of the block south, and hip College Street is on your doorstep. For those who celebrate an urban walking life, this centre-of-it-all location boasts access to all the cultural amenities Toronto has to offer. And for Nesters who prefer to cultivate a cocooning domestic life, College Street has a 24-hour Metro grocer, a selection of butchers, bakers, and delis, plus it’s just steps from the fresh produce of Kensington Market.
Is summer your season? College Street, once regaled as one of the country’s Top 5 hippest neighbourhoods, has numerous sidewalk cafes including Kalendar Cafe, Cafe Diplomatico, Bar Italia, Caplansky’s and Sicilian Ice Cream. It’s only steps from Grace Restaurant with its charming courtyard, and at Clinton Street are Langolina’s, Giancarlo’s, Bar Italia and Sotto Voce - all stellar restaurants with patios. If you’re a movie buff, on the north side of College Street just west of Clinton is the Royal repertory cinema, which was recently renovated and has an upgraded projection system used for movie editing purposes during the day and as a repertory cinema in the evenings. And if you’re an 8ball sharp shooter like I am, fun Andy Pool Hall is practically across the street at College and Markham Streets! How fantastic is that?
456 College Street, called The Channel Club, envelopes a historic church and bell tower. Redeveloped in 1990, this building includes portions of the original church and new construction enveloping it. Featuring eight floors comprising 102 units, the common amenities include a health club and fitness room, a recreation room and a sun-drenched rooftop patio with gas barbecue hookup. With suites ranging from 450 to over 1200 square feet, these centre-of-it-all residences offer great space for an affordable price.
Unit 310 is a well-proportioned one bedroom and den suite of around 700 square feet. Having a generous foyer with double closet and stacking laundry zone, the unit unfolds with an efficient U-shape kitchen featuring an abundance of cupboards, a pass-through bar and recent stainless steel appliances (purchased in September 2009). The open concept entertainment zone is spacious, accommodating both a dining table and your sectional without feeling too cramped, and looks spectacular with the upgraded wood laminate floors ($6500 cost) that have a warm driftwood patina perfect for either your traditional or contemporary look.
A pair of French doors separates the den area from the living space, serving as a terrific home office or guest space in a pinch. With a connecting sliding door to the master bedroom, this space has a myriad of uses and great flow. The four-piece washroom and bedroom are both well-designed, with plenty of storage for those who love fashion. Could it get any better than this?
The west exposure is ideal for those who love the beauty of natural light and mature trees. Having a lush sun-dappled vista, the courtyard exposure is much quieter than those suites facing Bathurst or College Streets. And with a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the width of the suite, it’s like your private perch in nature.
Offering loads of space for an affordable price, this amazing opportunity is receiving offers by email on May 17th, 2011.
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