It didn’t take long for the majestic Uptown Residences to win converts
Robinson, a retail fashion buyer who lives in downtown Toronto, was shopping for a condo and visited the presentation centre for The Uptown Residences the first day it opened.
“I went over to take a look, was interested and actually bought that day,” Robinson said. “It was important for me to stay downtown. I wanted to be right around the Bloor Street/Yorkville area, which I love, but at the same time not pay more than I felt I could afford. The Uptown had something that was in my price range.
“With it’s elegant, Art Deco inspired architecture, The Uptown Residences will rise an impressive 48 storeys on Balmuto Street just across from the Manulife Centre, surrounded by retailers Holt Renfrew, Gucci and Chanel, and just a short walk from the fashionable shops and restaurants of Yorkville.
Robinson said the building’s location is ideal because it’s so close to everything. “It’s great for shopping and if you want to go to the ROM or the AGO or somewhere else downtown, it’s so easy. I just love the downtown lifestyle and I don’t think you could get more central than this.
“The condo’s architecture, choice of floor plans and quality of interior features and finishes offered by developer The Pemberton Group all made an impression on Robinson, who purchased the two-bedroom Bacall suite.
“It’s got a huge wrap-around balcony. It looks over Bloor Street and Holt’s and over the courtyard of the Manulife Centre. In the summertime, it’s going to be amazing,” she said.
The Uptown has 284 condos ranging in price from the $300’s to approximately $2 million for the largest luxury penthouse.
Floorplans offer a wide variety of sizes and layouts. One bedroom suites, that start at 495 square feet, are available with and without dens. Two-bedroom suites start at 828 square feet and the Uptown is one of the few condos in Toronto to offer not only two-bedrooms with dens, but also two-bedrooms with libraries or family rooms.
Robinson said the layout of her condo is well thought out. One thing that appeals to her is that the second bedroom is on the opposite side of the unit from the master bedroom. And the suite’s open-concept layout works for her too.
“I like that the kitchen is open to the living room. It’s good for entertaining. People tend to hang around the kitchen anyways but this way, you’re not in two different rooms,” Robinson said.
Reflecting the building’s premium location in the heart of downtown Toronto, Uptown is offering a high quality list of features and finishes.
Starting in the kitchen, suites have stainless steel Bosch appliances, granite countertops, double stainless steel sinks, extra tall upper cabinets and full-extension kitchen drawers with metal guides.
Bathrooms offer marble, porcelain, or ceramic floor tiles, marble or granite countertops, designer vanity mirrors, Moen faucets with wing handle, ceiling pot lights, and a frameless glass shower door in bathrooms with separate showers.
Living areas offer hardwood flooring, sliding closet doors with mirrors and high baseboards. Units also have individual heat pumps and separate hydro metering.
“The finishes are great. It looks like a good quality building.” Robinson said. “Also, the Uptown’s design is not too modern. I wanted something with a little more elegance and I think this will be it.
“A six-storey podium with a granite exterior will house the Uptown’s two-storey lobby, with 24-hour concierge services, and the Uptown Club, with 10,000 square feet of fitness, social and other leisure and lifestyle amenities.
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