Toronto Condo and Real Estate Blog

From The Condo Guide Magazine

The Goldman Group, known for its ability to develop exclusive condos in a variety of urban Toronto locations, and Lash Development Corporation, the name behind thousands of quality homes and condos across Southern Ontario and Florida, have joined forces to develop and build 500 St. Clair West. Together, they have over 50 years and two generations of experience building landmark development projects in Canada, the U.S. and worldwide.

Rise to the location

Rising on the northwest corner of St. Clair Avenue and Bathurst Streets is 500 St. Clair West. The design of the building and the unique roofline form the gateway to the up-and-coming St. Clair Avenue West area which has everything going for it, including the price. Just a few blocks east, real estate prices are two- and three-fold, but in this location of St. Clair Avenue, west of Bathurst, you will find a dazzling array of fine specialty shops, exquisite restaurants, cafés and more. Overlooking the streams and forested areas of the breathtaking Cedarvale Ravine and the Toronto skyline, you are steps away from the subway and transit stops and the fabulous Loblaws Super Store.

Construction begins at 500 St. Clair West – great suites still available

Construction preparation is underway at 500 St. Clair West, with demolition of the former buildings now complete. Sales to date have been brisk, however a good selection of desirable suites still remain available for sale. Suites range in size from 615 to 1,383 sq. ft., and include one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus den styles. All residences offer nine-ft. ceiling heights, engineered hardwood flooring, oversized trim, gourmet inspired kitchens, spa-inspired baths and more.

The good life is yours to enjoy at 500 St. Clair West

All residents will enjoy the exclusive Forest Hill Club, a distinguished art deco-inspired, two-storey, on-site recreation facility that includes an indoor/outdoor whirlpool, outdoor patio with lounge and bar area, fitness room, billiards room, high-tech theatre, a private library and fully furnished guest suite.

This is the perfect time to buy at 500 St. Clair West as pre-construction pricing is still in effect. But hurry! With remaining suites priced from just $219,990 to the mid-$500’s, 500 St. Clair West will not be available for long.

The Condo Guide Magazine is an excellent source of housing information for those looking for information on new condos in Ontario, Canada. We offer the most up-to-date information on new condominiums across the greater Toronto area.

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A new neighbour is moving into the North Toronto Lawrence Park community. The 900 Mt. Pleasant address, home to Plazacorp’s newest development, features low-, mid- and high-rise options - suites, one and two-storey penthouses and condo townmanors - the ultimate one-stop shop for all prospective condo buyers.

“There were unique design restrictions associated with this property that made this a remarkably difficult building to design.” explains Nestor Repetski, Senior Partner at Winick Realty Corp. But the result, he says, is a building with unusual features, one-of-a-kind plans, and “tremendous character”.

Featuring a 19-storey tower rising from a six storey low-rise podium, 900 Mt. Pleasant features traditional tower and mid-rise podium suites in one- and two-bedroom configurations, most with dens. Condos range from 532 to 1,888 square feet, including both single floor and two-storey penthouses featuring 9 foot ceilings, and prices range from $169,900 to $789,900.

The townmanors rise three storeys, with an additional lower level housing finished recreational room and bathroom. Each townmanor includes private underground parking garages and additional second car parking, a rear patio off the main level, plus a third floor terrace off the master bedroom level. The townmanors range upwards from 1,668 square feet plus a 556 sq. ft. recreational level, and are priced from $649,900.

Both the 900 Mt. Pleasant townmanors and condos include a variety of deluxe features - a choice of large format porcelain ceramic tiles, engineered strip hardwood, and 60-ounce broadloom flooring, as well as Paris kitchens with crown moldings, some suites with kitchen islands, granite kitchen countertops, four stainless steel appliances plus white washer and dryers, slab marble bathroom countertops and marble tile floors. Penthouses and townmanors feature whirlpool or bubble jet bathtubs, also available as an option in all suites. One parking spot is included in the price of each suite (except for 1 bedroom suites). Most penthouses come with two-car parking.

Walk into 900 Mt. Pleasant’s two-storey lobby with a 24-hour concierge ready to welcome guests and meet your requests. Entertain at the event lounge, featuring access to a full-width covered terrace and patio area, or the multi-media room with a large screen television. Play a few games at the billiards library, and when the night is done, a ground floor fully furnished guest suite is ready for those overnight visitors. Take advantage of the fully equipped exercise room for recreation, and for business, the boardroom/meeting room is there for your use.

“The surrounding North Toronto Lawrence Park community has been eminently desirable for generations and continues to attract people who appreciate the wealth of surrounding community facilities,” says Repetski. The cafés, shops, pubs and restaurants along Eglinton and Mt. Pleasant offer spots to stroll and enjoy. Yonge Street and the subway are just steps away. Also nearby are Sunnybrook Health Centre, Rosedale Golf Club, Toronto French School, York University’s Glendon Campus and the Granite Club.

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Bayview Village Homes

The Bayview Village community revolves around three popular local landmarks - the Bayview Village Shopping Centre, the North York YMCA, and the East Don Valley Parklands - each of which is an integral part of this family oriented neighbourhood.

The design and layout of Bayview Village is very much influenced by the East Don Valley Parklands. Dr E.G. Faludi, the town planner who designed Bayview Village, recognized the importance of the East Don Valley Parklands when he said “We will fit the community into the landscape and not the landscape into the community.” This lofty ideal was met in Bayview Village.

Bayview Village began as a small rural farming community in the 1800’s. One of this area’s first settlers was Thomas Clark, a father of seven children and an influential member of the community. The Clark house, built circa 1885, and located at 9 Barberry Place, is the only dwelling that remains from Bayview Village’s pioneer days.

The present day Bayview Village neighbourhood was planned in 1954 by a group of developers led by Farlinger Development Ltd. Bayview Village was hailed as “contemporary living in the countryside, at the doorstep of the urban concentration of Metropolitan Toronto.”

The town planner for Bayview Village was Dr. E. G. Faludi, who also designed the Rexdale, Thorncrest Village, and Humber Valley neighbourhoods in Toronto. Faludi’s trademark curvilinear street pattern that follows the natural contours of the land was designed to highlight the natural beauty of this neighbourhood.

Bayview Village’s novel approach to neighbourhood building combined with affordable house prices, which ranged from $16,000 to $40,000, helped make this subdivision an instant success. A residents association was formed in 1956 and by the early 1960’s Bayview Village was completely developed.

A number of Bayview Village streets such as Citation, Candida, and Bunty Lane are named after famous race horses.

Bayview Village Real Estate Boundaries

Bayview Village spans from Leslie Street west to Bayview Avenue, and from Highway 401 north to Finch. Homes in Bayview Village can be found in Toronto Real Estate District C15.

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