A Perfect Morning Starts at Boxcar Social

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One of the greatest pleasures of living at 63 St. Clair Avenue West is having some of Toronto’s most beloved cafés, restaurants, parks, and boutiques right outside your front door. Nestled just a short stroll away in the heart of Summerhill, Boxcar Social has become a local institution and a perfect example of the lifestyle that makes the Yonge & St. Clair neighbourhood so desirable. Whether you’re starting your morning, meeting friends for an afternoon coffee, or unwinding after work, Boxcar Social offers an experience that feels uniquely Toronto.

 

 

Housed in a charming Victorian building on Yonge Street, Boxcar Social immediately feels different from the typical coffee shop. The main floor hums with energy as baristas craft expertly prepared coffees, while the upstairs café offers a quieter retreat for reading, working, or catching up with friends. In warmer months, the expansive backyard patio becomes one of the neighbourhood’s hidden gems, offering a peaceful escape just moments from the City’s bustle.

 

 

What makes Boxcar Social particularly special is its ability to evolve throughout the day. Mornings are filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, while evenings see the space transform into a sophisticated gathering place serving wine, craft beer, and curated snacks. It’s the kind of versatile neighbourhood destination that residents return to again and again, whether for a solo coffee break, a business meeting, or a relaxed evening with friends.

 

 

The café also reflects the broader Yonge & St. Clair lifestyle. Within a short walk of Granite Place, residents enjoy an extraordinary collection of amenities, from fitness studios and gourmet grocers to parks, boutiques, restaurants, and convenient transit connections. It’s a neighbourhood where daily errands can be completed on foot and where discovering a new favourite local spot is part of everyday life. Boxcar Social embodies that sense of community and walkability that makes this area so appealing to urban dwellers.

 

 

For prospective buyers considering life at 63 St. Clair Avenue West, Boxcar Social offers a glimpse into what makes the neighbourhood so special. It’s not simply a café; it’s a gathering place, a workspace, a patio retreat, and a community hub all under one roof.

Living at Granite Place means having destinations like this just minutes away, enriching everyday life and making the Yonge & St. Clair neighbourhood one of Toronto’s most enduringly desirable addresses.

 


 

Wouldn’t you love to have gastronomic delights like this just a 12-minute walk from your front door? How about owning a home that leaves you momentarily gobsmacked and feeling so grateful for your good fortune? We’d like to introduce a domestic jewel offering the rare trifecta of a Triple A location, superb scale & proportion, and the understated style exuding both elegance and comfort known as ‘Quiet Luxury’.

We call it: Sophisticated Serenity In A Sublime Granite Place Sanctuary On St Clair, West Of Yonge Street

 

 

This gracious, well-proportioned two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence offers approximately 1,312 square feet of thoughtfully arranged interior living space, paired with a spectacular 233-square-foot terrace retreat. From the moment you step into the welcoming foyer, an air of calm and sophistication wraps you like a warm hug. With its intelligent scale and proportions, and beautifully balanced public and private zones, this ‘bungalow in the sky’ evokes an understated refinement typically lacking in most conventional condominiums. Featuring walnut-stained parquet flooring, over 57 feet of floor-to-ceiling glazing wrapping two exposures, and an abundance of wall space to showcase your art collection, this residence is ideal for hosting intimate fetes and finding respite and comfort.

Questions? Interested in a private viewing? Contact James Ormston (james@urbaneer.com) or Steven Fudge (steve@urbaneer.com)

 


 

Since 1989, I’ve steered my career through a real estate market crash and burn; survived a slow painful cross-country recession; completed an M.E.S. graduate degree from York University called ‘Planning Housing Environments’; executed the concept, sales & marketing of multiple new condo and vintage loft conversions; and guided hundreds of clients through the purchase and sale of hundreds of freehold and condominium dwellings across the original City of Toronto. From a gritty port industrial city into a glittering post-industrial global centre, I’ve navigated the ebbs and flows of a property market as a consistent Top Producer. And I remain as passionate about it today as when I started.

Please consider contacting me at 416-845-9905 or emailing me at Steve@urbaneer.com. It would be my pleasure to assist you.

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