A Sky High Penthouse Perch Near Queen & University
offered at $895,000The quality of your life has much to do with your perspective, or your point of view. In the case of this real estate offering, this holds true – literally. Think of the reflective opportunities (not to mention the unparalleled vistas) that are offered living on top of the world in a T-dot penthouse. Imagine beginning your day, in front of floor-to-ceiling windows with coffee in hand, or unwinding with friends after work in your well-appointed, swish entertainment space, taking in the skyline while sipping on drinks. There is a certain energy and joie de vivre when the world is at your doorstep. Can you imagine what happens when it’s right outside your window?
Welcome to 169 John Street, Penthouse 1.
For those who want to live life large, nothing beats living in the epicenter of Toronto’s downtown cultural and sports scene.
One Six Nine is a concrete ‘n cool boutique loft building located on John Street, right next to the very Pink Umbra Store. Its very central location puts you in the heart of the Queen Street West shopping district, a short stroll to booming financial district and steps to the exhilarating entertainment district. Whether you’re going north, south, east or west, this centre-of-it-all location offers its residents proximity to the city’s pulse. Your neighbours include the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the TIFF Bell Lightbox, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Scotiabank Cinema and the Princess of Wales Theatre, just to name a few. Ample restaurants nearby include India Palace, Korean Grill House, and Nota Bene Fine Italian cuisine. It is steps from two subway stations, the 24-hour Queen Streetcar, and for those with automobiles, the main boulevards of University Avenue and Front Street allow drivers speedy access to various parts of the city and the Gardiner Expressway. Fly often? Porter Airlines on Toronto Island is a quick cab ride away!
And don’t forget the latest accolades on Queen West featured in Vogue Magazine!
At 11-storeys high this intimate condominium contains 46 lofts. Constructed in 2006 by Harhay Construction, these elegant suites feature exposed concrete ceilings, round concrete columns, spiral ductwork, wood flooring, Euro-style kitchens and large terraces or balconies. Penthouse 1 is no exception. Featuring a panoramic protected south-east city vista, this sky-high 2-bedroom 2-bath loft of about 1250 square feet offers a bejewelled twinkling cityscape vista from an exceptional 250 square foot wood-decked terrace. We especially love the massive ‘Great Room’ entertainment space with massive kitchen island, and the privacy-enhanced split bedroom plan! This loft includes one car parking in an underground stacker.
Here’s some pics:
Want to know more? Contact steve@urbaneer.com for more info!
Curious to learn more about the neighbourhood and its amenities? Here’s our Neighborhood Page on Queen West including our flavour video, the city census data on the area, plus several past blogs on area amenities!