Swizzle & Shake At The Cosmopolitan Condo Near Yonge & Wellesley Street East

Does your definition of the perfect pad include living steps from life-enhancing amenities and a diverse mix of opportunities for work and play? This near-800-square-foot condo offered for sale for under $500,000 in ‘The Cosmopolitan’ condominium may just hit all the right notes for you!

Situated on Maitland Street, this property is just a hop, skip, and a jump to the vibrant Church Village, chic Yorkville, the fashionable purveyors of Bloor Street, and the ‘everything goes’ shops of Yonge Street (The longest street in Canada!) When you live here, you can soak up Toronto’s sexy urban vibe and take advantage of the convenience of living in the heart of it all! The area is chock-full of fresh restaurants, bars, and coffee houses to discover, not to mention some of the finest shops & boutiques, gorgeous galleries, and fitness studios.

Welcome to Suite 208 in The Cosmopolitan at 25 Maitland Street!

We’re Definitely Village People!

Residing in the tony, reputable Cosmopolitan at 25 Maitland Street puts you steps to the heart of the Church & Wellesley Village – an LGBT+-friendly enclave that used to be a bastion of safety for that once-marginalized community. Today, with queer culture going mainstream, the Village still remains a centre point of vibrant culture in the City – just in a more gentrified way!

Here, you’ll find fresh restos, sunny pub patios, cocktail lounges and drag shows, theatres & cinemas, and plenty of community activism (519 Community Centre). For example, if you’re not up to cooking tonight, stroll over to Cherie Bistro on Church; the food is great and the menu is broad – there’s something to suit any craving. For a great Korean fusion menu, check out Kenari, or Zukkushi on Carlton for excellent Japanese bites! If you’re a fan of Mexican, you have to try El Nahual on Parliament Street, or celebrate Lao culture at Lao Lao Bar! And why mess with a classic? Make a date at the Keg Mansion, where the grill is hot and the wine is flowing!

There are some truly unique, themed restos too, like the ever-popular Storm Crow Manor, as well as O Noir– which is an extra-sensory ‘must visit’ experience! We love a great weekend brunch, and in the Village, casual Hair Of The Dog is tough to beat, but the gorgeous Maison Selby certainly comes close! Looking for libations? If it’s a warm summer evening, grab a colourful cocktail and people-watch from the rooftop at The Well on Church Street, or sun yourself on a patio with friends and a pitcher of beer at O’Grady’s.

Hitting the movies for date night? Vintage Carlton Cinemas is nearby, as well as the Cineplex at the Manulife Centre. For theatre lovers, you’ll find boundary-pushing art projects and captivating performances at Buddies In Bad Times (neighbouring The Cosmopolitan to the rear) and the Phoenix Concert Theatre is a favourite venue for artists and bands touring the City. Both establishments are long-time pillars of the Village scene. In warmer months, there are plenty of markets and street festivals – and it’s the main hub for celebrations like Pride. Church & Wellesley is also home to the oldest all-queer book shop in the world – Glad Day! How cool is that?!

When you live in this neighbourhood, the walking life is a treat – and daily errands are a breeze! There’s a Loblaws & LCBO just two blocks to the southeast, Rexall one block north, and convenience stores right on the block. One block to the east, on Yonge Street, you’ll find a continuing plethora of restos, boutiques, and purveyors of extraordinary delights, plus, there are the Shops of College Park just five minutes south where you’ll find a Metro, Shoppers, and more. You’ll be crossing those sundries off your list lickety split!

In the Church & Wellesley Village, yes, the urban amenities are plenty, but there are also opportunities to reconnect with nature and enjoy outdoor recreation! Several cute parkettes dot this community, in addition to the larger green spaces nearby like Allen Gardens  – with its conservatory, botanical garden, and off-leash dog park – and the walking trails and sports fields of Riverdale Park East. Popular for winter tobogganing and the panoramic views of the downtown Toronto skyline, it features two ball diamonds, three multipurpose sports fields, a running track, seven tennis courts, an artificial outdoor ice rink, and a ball hockey pad, a picnic area, a children’s playground, and an outdoor pool. There’s a naturalized area at the north end of the park, a bridge over to Cabbagetown’s Riverdale Farm, and links to the Don Valley – and Evergreen Brickworks – for cyclists. (It’s also worth mentioning that the Green P lot across the street from The Cosmopolitan is becoming a new city park – so this suite will have a park view by 2027!)

While this neighbourhood is all about the walking life, The Cosmopolitan enjoys proximity to arterial roads (Yonge St, Bloor St, Carlton St, Wellesley St) and major highways (it’s a 6-minute drive to the Don Valley Parkway & a 12-minute drive to Lakeshore East & The Gardiner Expressway), as well as a breadth of good public transit (it’s just a 3-minute one-block walk north to Wellesley Subway Station, while Carlton Subway Station and the Carlton/Gerrard Streetcar is 3 blocks south!). So it’s no wonder that 25 Maitland boasts a WalkScore of 99/100, a Transit Score of 95/100, and – cyclists rejoice! – a Bike Score of 97/100. (It’s a prime spot to access the City’s network of bike lanes!) But for those big Costco runs (or IKEA, which is now two blocks south at Gerrard) when a car is a must, you can always grab a ZipCar at the nearest pick-up, which happens to be just a few doors east at 42 Maitland! How convenient is that?!

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: this is a truly vibrant, fun, and (comparatively) safe neighbourhood!

The Cosmopolitan

Perched on the south side of Maitland Street just east of Yonge Street, and a three-minute stroll south from the Wellesley Subway Station, this reputable, well-managed, luxe boutique condominium was completed in 1987. Containing 168 suites spread over 17 floors, the intelligently designed spacious one and two-level suites range in size from about 600 square feet to nearly 1300 square feet. Configured in space plans ranging from studio to three-bed layouts, and is well-managed by CT Quality Property Management Inc.

This elegant & understated concrete building offers a noteworthy collection of resident amenities that place The Cosmopolitan on par with – and in some cases superior to – newer buildings. The star is the common area penthouse space with a hot tub, sauna and gym, that connects to a spectacular outdoor rooftop lounge, jogging path and swimming pool with twinkling ‘Bright Lights, Big City’ views. On the ground floor, there are two guest suites ($85/night for 1bed, $105/night for 2bed), a billiards room, a library games room, and a meeting room. Then, you have the more practical perks: including wide, well-appointed common halls that give ‘hotel vibes’, three elevators that whisk you up or down (and never a long wait even when the service elevator is in use), 10 underground visitor parking spaces, and one of the finest 24-hour concierge teams in the City to take care of you and your packages.

Suite 208

This 785-square-foot one-bedroom and den suite is gracious and spacious. Located on the second floor with a northwest exposure overlooking the building’s landscaped courtyard and circular drive, this residence is located above the building’s ground floor amenity spaces so if you’re a tap dancer, tap away!

When you enter the suite, a generous foyer with a closet provides plenty of room to hang up your coat and get your bearings. Although the space plan cleverly points you to the north, east or west wings, it’s also large enough to mix a drink at the bar cart and mingle. What can we get you? How about …. a Cosmopolitan?!

• Hey, Good Lookin’! What’s Cookin’? 

Did you know the separate kitchen is now trending back into vogue? Apparently, Grandma was right. A separate kitchen allows for a clear demarcation between utility & function and is independent of the more calm and collected zones for reflection and repose.  It’s driven both by the desire for more compartmentalized living spaces and influenced by factors like the desire to hide cooking messes (it’s okay, I’m a clutter monkey in the kitchen too), and mitigate the noise pollution typical of cooking and appliances. I mean, who wouldn’t want a better half to spend his morning poaching eggs soft while whipping up a little hollandaise in a dedicated zone where he can bang his pots and pans, hit the pulse button on the blender again and again and again, and be his highest best creative culinary self without fear of retributi0n from you? Because someone (that means you) had one too many Cosmos last night! Am I right?

Do you know what I love in a kitchen? A banquette!  Suite 208 has the ideal space plan to tuck in a custom-angled banquette so you and your friends can enjoy a pot of coffee and rap about rap. As someone who loves to cook, I’ve always favoured a galley kitchen with under-counter drawers, open shelves, and a long countertop two dishes deep so I can plate 8 portions. I’ve been daydreaming about some pretty fantastic design options for 208, so, if you want to discuss it in more detail, I welcome your call!

• A Space To Roam Free 

Meanwhile, when was the last time you were in a condo with a 13-foot by 18-foot living room? It’s so accommodating that it will swallow a sectional! I’m telling you right now: there’s a lot of pedigree antique furniture for sale on Facebook Marketplace at bargain prices because none of it will fit in any condo constructed in the past decade. But here? If you love books, you could wrap every wall in floor-to-ceiling shelves and still have room to throw a dance party.

For those who require a Work-From-Home office or a second bedroom, the original solarium in Suite  208 has got you covered. It has amazing natural light and great sightlines for people-watching. Even better, it would be a great place to perch overlooking the new park slated to replace the Green P across the street.

A new 3,900 m² park, slightly smaller than a junior soccer field, is coming to 15 Wellesley St. E., at the intersection of Yonge Street and Wellesley Street East, directly across from the Wellesley subway station. The site is currently a parking lot, which will be closed when construction begins. The park’s design will be determined through community engagement.

• This Way To Sweet Dreams 

From the foyer, the hallway to the north wing will take you past the 4-piece washroom with its enormous new rainshower head and generous storage room (with a stacked washer & dryer) and into the sleeping sanctuary. Gigantic by today’s condo standards, this irregular 11 x 15-foot room can accommodate a king-sized bed with room to roam, while its 8-foot-long closet should satisfy the resident fashionista.

Capping off this generous suite are all-inclusive monthly maintenance fees of $929.80/month (covering water, hydro, heat, CAC, building insurance, & common elements) – how great is that?!

So, if you’re a ‘make-it-happen’ millennial looking for a swag pad in a vibrant & historic Toronto neighbourhood, a busy professional couple who doesn’t have time for the maintenance of a house with a yard, or a downsizing Zoomer seeking satisfying swish in proximity to your downtown-dwelling kids (and grandkids), these dare-to-dream downtown digs are worthy of your consideration!

This sweet suite is a tasty confection of urban domestic bliss! Swizzle, shake, and serve!

A Few Points Of Interest

• Parking: Land Registry lists the last two parking spaces to sell independently of a unit were for $15,000 and $15,975 in 2021.

• Bike storage racks are available on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis at no cost. Inquire with the concierge if you require a space.

• A stucco removal specialist (Benny’s Ceiling Stucco Removal – 647-676-6549) estimated the existing ceilings can be made smooth for around $3500 + HST.

• Pets are prohibited at The Cosmopolitan 

• Well-managed and fiscally responsible, The Cosmopolitan currently has $3.6 million dollars in its Reserve Fund.

Questions? Would you like to book a private viewing? Contact Steve (steve@urbaneer.com) or James (james@urbaneer.com)!