Living Large On Wellington West In The Entertainment District

Located in the central west quadrant of the city centre – just south of King Street West and west of Spadina Avenue – 400 Wellington Street West is a quick streetcar ride to the financial core or University of Toronto, a short stroll to hip King and Queen West, and moments to the Gardiner Expressway providing speedy access to the airport or cottage country. 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 (and steps to the beloved Le Select Bistro), this truly is living in the centre of it all.

Looking for a night out with friends? It’s easy-peasey with the vast selection of eateries and hip clubs of this King West neighbourhood. Are you a member of The Spoke Club? Do you love wine-tasting at Gusto101 on Portland? These are just two of our many favourite amazing destinations, which also include Sadie’s Diner, Zoe’s Cafe, Buca, Jimmy’s Coffee, Marben, 416 Snack Bar, Bar Chef for cocktails and The Burger’s Priest. Staying in? Stroll King and Queen West for a superb selection of purveyors including the organic butcher, Forno Cultura Bakery, the LCBO, and Loblaws. Virtually everything you need is just a short stroll away, right down to a Zip Car location across the street and a soon-to-be open concept hair salon / spa in one of the building’s street level retail spaces!

Set on a gracious tree-lined boulevard anchored by two elegant Squares, 400 Wellington West was completed in 2012. Designed by SMV Architects and developed by Sorbara Group, this 12 storey condominium fuses historic masonry and modern glass, bridging the vernacular of the century warehouses and merchant class residences that originally lined this street with the newer glass point towers of downtown. Comprising 102 suites ranging in size from 592 square feet to 2308 square feet, these airy units marry contemporary finishes with concrete ceilings and ample fenestration to create clean-lined modern abodes. Featuring a landscaped courtyard entrance, well-appointed lobby, recently installed gym, concierge, and visitor parking, this pet-friendly building isn’t loaded with unwanted amenities that frequently lead to increased common fees.

Suite 710 boasts 1085 square feet of indoor/outdoor living with a corner north-west urbanscape vista. Perched on the seventh floor, this intelligently-designed – and extremely spacious – split 2-bedroom 2-bath suite marries clean lines with a lofty aesthetic, including nine foot exposed concrete ceilings. I love how well-proportioned this home sweet home is, with ample room for oversized furnishings and great wall space for your art collection.

From the moment you step into the suite, the perfectly-sized tile foyer with a large closet and 4-piece washroom breezes into an expansive open concept entertainment space (with ceiling outlets) that is one of the largest we’ve seen in quite some time! Beautifully proportioned with wood floors, large windows and 3 distinct zones for entertaining, we love the efficient open concept galley kitchen fitted with stainless steel appliances, stone counters, and a terrific breakfast bar perch. This smart stylish kitchen allows the resident chef to take centre stage, oriented to both the living and dining area for those who love to host. Wrapped in windows with both north and west exposures, a generous balcony captures all the afternoon sun plus cityvista views of the neighbourhood’s original brick and beam and new glass-encased buildings. At night it’s a glittery shrine of the Bright Lights Big City vibe which makes The Fashion District so popular.

Having the highly desirable split bedroom layout, the second bedroom with its wood floors and west exposure is well-suited to a guest-room-home-office, while the master bedroom with large closet, generous window and ample 3-piece spa ensuite has plenty of width and breadth, ready to accommodate your king-size bed.

For the buyer who’s seeking a steps-to-the-action condominium in the heart of the city – in an area which is still growing into a world class destination – this dynamite opportunity includes one car and deeded locker.

Could it be the perfect pad for you?

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

Want to learn more about the King West Neighbourhood? Check out our King West Neighborhood Page, including our flavour videos, the city census data on the areas, plus several past blogs on area amenities! Or view our other Neighbourhood Pages! We love Toronto’s diversity!