Living Well On Wellington Street West

For those who love to live modern, this crisp, contemporary urban residence is the perfect marriage of style and function. Well-situated in the epicentre of downtown Toronto’s Entertainment District – just steps from the action yet adequately removed from the bustle – this pet-friendly condominium offers the very best in urban living!

Welcome to 250 Wellington West, Suite 429!

Located in the Entertainment District – just south of King Street West and east of Spadina Avenue – 250 Wellington Street West is a quick streetcar ride to the financial core or University of Toronto, a short stroll to hip King West and Queen West, and moments to the Billy Bishop Island Airport for weekend getaways. In proximity to the Theatre District, Scotiabank Cinema, Harbourfront, and the Rogers Centre, and around the corner from some of the City’s finest restaurants, this truly is living in the centre of it all.

It’s called the Entertainment District with good reason; there’s a vast selection of eateries, leisure activities, and hip clubs to be explored right outside your front door! For comfort food and a good brew, just cross the street to Wahlburgers, Pizza Rustica, Bar Hop, or Pizzaria Moretti. If you’re craving something flavourful, try Akira Black across the Street, Agra for great Indian food, or Thai Princess around the corner! Do you deserve a night out? Start it off with a visit to the LCBO at King and Spadina, then dance your way over to trendy Lavelle,  2Cats, or Kost – the options are endless! We particularly love Spin – part clubhouse, part ping pong parlour!

Even date night is a breeze when just a short stroll along King West will find many of Toronto’s best entertainment purveyors: TIFF Bell Lightbox, The Princess of Wales Theatre, and Roy Thompson Hall! While virtually everything you need is mere seconds away on foot (the building boasts a Walk Score of 99), the King Streetcar and the Spadina LRT can take you anywhere you need to go beyond your ‘hood, and there’s a Budget car rental directly across the street for those weekend excursions to IKEA!

Sitting on Wellington Street between Blue Jays Way and John Street, Icon II was completed by developer Tridel in 2003, and is part of a joint residence project with Icon I at 270 Wellington. A little bit taller than its neighbour, Icon II stands at 18-storeys with a soft concrete, brick and glass exterior, covered balconies, and a welcoming fountain in the lobby. The building hosts over 300 suites, with bright and spacious spaces ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedrooms plus den, as well as two-level suites on the 16th floor. It is the perfect place to relax, workout, and socialize with the unique selection of services and amenities offered to residents, including a rooftop park with a sun deck and barbecue terrace, a fully-equipped fitness club with an aerobics room and athletics lounge, a workout pool, change rooms and saunas, a bike room, a 24-hour concierge, meeting rooms, a party room and a Cyber Lounge! Icon II is also pet-friendly and is conveniently close to Clarence Square Dog Park on Spadina and the David Pecaut Square on Wellington.

Suite 429 is a well-appointed freshly painted one-bedroom-plus-den north-facing unit, offering just under 600 square feet of living space, plus its own private balcony that’s perfect for sipping your morning coffee! Perched on the fourth floor, this intelligently designed suite marries clean lines and a contemporary aesthetic with a warm, traditional vibe. Beyond the front foyer, one enters the open den area, which the current owner has furnished as a spacious ‘work-from-home’ space – an essential asset for most urban professionals these days! To the left, the suite opens up to a classic kitchen that features integrated appliances, stone countertops, and a centre island for extra prep space or seating!  For those who love to host, this smart kitchen allows the resident chef to take centre stage, oriented and connected to all of the condo’s zones.

The light wood floors elongate and brighten the open concept entertainment space – with areas for living and dining – which features a walk-out to the north-facing balcony. Tucked away off of the living space is an ample master bedroom – boasting more hardwood underfoot – that offers a bright wall of windows, and, together with the clean and contemporary 4-piece bath, represents a quiet sanctuary away from the bustle of downtown. We love how well-proportioned this home sweet home is, particularly for a young professional who dreams of centrally-located downtown digs!

This suite is balanced right on the edge of all things hip n’ happening! You can choose to be part of the ‘bright lights, big city’ vibe one moment, and the next, escape for a little rejuvenation in your own urban oasis! Have a car? This domestic package comes with an underground parking space! The monthly maintenance fees are also reasonable at $512.67, covering water, heat, CAC, hydro, building insurance, common elements, and parking!

For the buyer who’s seeking a steps-to-the-action condominium in the heart of the city – in an area that is still growing into a world-class destination – this dynamite pad could be for you!

Wanna know more? Contact james@urbaneer.com or steve@urbaneer.com for more information.