Toronto Star Saturday June 9, 2007
Site close to buzz of midtown avenues
Residents will have access to clubs, cafés and boutique shops as well as views of the lake
Jun 09, 2007 04:30 AM
Live on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Yonge and Eglinton area of Toronto, but be a couple of blocks from the buzz of shops and restaurants. That will be the environment for buyers at Benvenuto Group's 83 Redpath condo, a 21-storey tower that will have views to the lake.
"The location is fabulous,'' says Barbara Lawlor, president of Baker Real Estate in Toronto and broker for the site.
"This area is a bustling and thriving part of the city. The subway is within walking distance. There's a terrific nightlife, restaurants, clubs, shops and specialty boutiques not only on Yonge and Eglinton, but on Mount Pleasant and Bayview Avenues, too."
The location also provides scenic views.
"It's an unusual thing for a condo tower in this area to have such spectacular views. The south views are out over houses, so you can see right down to the lake," says Lawlor.
There are 207 suites including one- and two-bedroom suites, with and without dens, starting at $199,900. Suite sizes range from 544 to 1,251 square feet.
"In a location like this, this condo will attract first-time buyers for the small suites and investors because it is a popular area with plenty of amenities. However, empty nesters who used to live in the area, but don't want the upkeep of their house any longer, will like this condo too.
"We're finding that even people from age 55 want to give up stairs and live on one level," says Lawlor.
There will be nine- and 10-foot ceilings for the ground floor and penthouse suites.
Finishes arranged by Bryon Patton and Associates include granite countertops, glass shower walls and designer cabinetry.
The finishes will be available in four different packages that reflect a variety of styles from edgy to relaxed. Four stainless steel kitchen appliances, as well as a washer and dryer are included.
The building will be Green Globes-certified. Through features such as individual suite metering of electricity and water, Energy Star appliances and high-efficiency heating system, the condo will outperform many conventional buildings in terms of sustainability and energy efficiency.
"Amenities include a theatre room, boardroom and guest suites. There are fitness facilities, a half-court basketball court and a room for yoga or Pilates. There's also a rooftop terrace and party room for entertaining, dining or lounging," says Lawlor.
It will have an outdoor pool table, Jacuzzi, outdoor showers, reflecting pool and barbecue. Concierge service will be offered from the two-storey lobby.
The sales centre and model suite are scheduled to open in late June. Register at
www.83redpath.com or call 416-485-8483.
