Toronto Condo Profiles: Crystal Blu construction started
From The Condo Guide Magazine
Anyone looking for a stunningly elegant new home right in the heart of Toronto’s version of Fifth Avenue, need look no further than Crystal Blu, one of Bazis International’s many projects in Toronto. The building is now under construction, which will see the closing of the presentation centre in April this year.
Bazis, founded in Kazakhstan 15 years ago, has won critical and commercial success with mega projects in Asia and central Europe, and currently has over 30 projects under development worldwide. Crystal Blu is an exclusive, slender, 35-storey building rising from the east side of Balmuto Street, just a very short block east of Bay and Bloor Streets, one of Canada’s most famous intersections.
The building, designed by celebrated architect Roy Varacalli of Toronto, suits its location on one of the finest sites in the heart of the city. A stylish, contemporary design, Crystal Blu is an innovative boutique condominium residence of just 138 condos nestled only steps from the allure of Bloor Street.
Crystal Blu is indeed innovative. Every single condo in this project has 10-ft. ceilings creating a tremendous sense of openness. Every entry door is a full eight ft. in height. All suites have balconies and/or terraces; all have huge floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for spectacular views of the city and the lake. At Crystal Blu, “generous” is the operative word.
Bazis’ vast experience in the European markets has also given it a distinct edge when it comes to suite design and mix. Of the 138 suites, about 70% are two-bedrooms.
“This is a project designed to provide a wonderfully rich lifestyle, not just for this generation of buyers, but for generations yet to come,” says Veronika Belovich, Director of Sales and Marketing for Bazis. “Torontonians have finally reached the stage where a condo is a lifestyle choice, not a matter of financial necessity.
“The project is now over 75% sold, and we know from buyers that, for many, this will be a family home, a legacy for their children and maybe even their children’s children. Crystal Blu is built to last through the generations.”
Designer Bryon Patton of Patton & Associates reflects that attitude in his choice of suite designs and finishes. Crystal Blu standards include hardwood flooring in all principal rooms, kitchen cabinetry with European lines and flare, top-of-the-line stainless steel kitchen appliances, plus a choice of either granite and/or CaesarStone quartz for countertops and the cooking island.
Prices start at $399,900 and range to over $2 million for a truly distinctive penthouse. Fortunately, there are still a few condos available at pre-construction prices.
While the suites may be the high point, Bazis has not overlooked the amenities. The superb two-storey club and spa includes weight, cardio and yoga rooms, men’s and women’s change rooms, a club/party room with a caterer’s kitchen and its own separate dining room and an outdoor pool on a beautifully landscaped terrace.
“The location alone is an enormous draw,” says Belovich. “Residents are within steps of some of the finest designer shops in the country. Restaurants and cafés are too many to count. The Bloor and Yonge subway lines are just minutes away and this is a corner where you can flag a cab at any hour of night and day.”
Need groceries? There is a food store in the ManuLife Centre next door; an LCBO as well; Ashley’s Fine China; movie theatres; and Indigo Books. Holt Renfrew is just across the street, and Chanel, Escada, Cartier and Tiffany’s are steps away. Crystal Blu offers excitement on a scale hard to match anywhere else in the GTA.
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