993 Queen St West
Pour some sugar on me — this is one sweet address. It’s historically known for its production of rocket candy. To showcase the building’s history, the concierge keeps these candies in one of the biggest bowls I’ve ever seen for guests and residents to enjoy.
Specs: In any given unit, you can find 12 foot ceilings, exposed brick, cedar beams and pillars, exposed duct work, enormous windows. Some units have Juliette balconies, while many do not have any balconies. The penthouse units have large terraces with spectacular views of the city. The halls are excessively wide and spacious. The units range in size from 700 square feet to 3,500 square feet +. Prices start in the $500s but some have sold for double.
Amenities: 24 hour concierge, live in superintendant, party room, fitness room, barbeque patio. Trinity Bellwoods park is right across the street, there is a countless supply of restaurants, clothing and antique shops in the neighbourhood, and the streetcar runs 24 hours a day along Queen St West.
Last September, I was at the Harbourfront Sailing Club on Queens Quay with fellow members. The sun was going down and we had just sailed in from our weekly Tuesday friendly/competitive regatta. After every race we sit down together in club’s backyard patio and chip in $4 for a bbq dinner and $2 for a pint of beer (or in my case a pint of iced tea — not big on the beer, more of a wine person but the atmosphere wasn’t fit for wine). Our beloved chef on the side/biggest sailing competition would prepare a feast so good, it felt like we were taking advantage of his ‘club member special and/or I’m just a nice guy’ price. It was picture perfect: the city lights were starting to come out and the orange sky was fading behind the condos. We had good sailing, good food and good conversation and I was sincerely in awe of Toronto. There was nothing more that I could possibly want. Then the Rogers Centre opened its roof and treated us to a little bit of the U2 concert.
Days like that may just be perk of living downtown, but it’s also about the atmosphere you get when you take a bunch of like minded people and put them all together in a condensed urban centre. Camaraderie happens.
For the residents of CityPlace, Toronto’s largest multi-tower condo community in the Harbourfront District, the Rogers Centre treats them to free summer concerts frequently. Part of the development overlooks the Rogers centre – Queens Quay and spans across 52 acres, including an 8 acre community park. The 6 building, 1500 unit complex offers residents fantastic amenities (Superior fiber optic high speed internet access, a Terrace, a Catering Kitchen, a Fitness Facility, Karaoke, Squash, Tennis, an Indoor Running Track, Pool, Sauna and Bowling Alley — to list a few), but gives off a Campus-like vibe with a younger demographic and a large population of renters. CityPlace is not just a place to live, it’s a way of life, it’s a co-ed fraternity where the code is ‘be young, single and ready to mingle’ and if you aren’t carefree and energetic then you’re a minority.
Dear valued clients and welcomed guests,
My objective is to provide above par service to Urban Professionals who want to own real estate in the city.
I have started with a vision that’s tailored specifically to you: The Urban Professional, who belongs in the heart of Toronto. You love this city and you don’t want to be anywhere else; this city is fascinating, captivating, inspiring — bustling and lively in the daytime, cool and energetic at night. There’s a Starbucks on every corner, a GoodLife on every block and everything else is just a minute away. For people like you, the city never sleeps — there’s always somewhere to go and someone to see.
I know what it’s like to be a professional working downtown. I worked in advertising on King St. West before making the move to real estate. The days are long. Spending hours in traffic commuting to and from the office is not an option. What I wanted was a condo close to work — but not too close. I wanted to be next door to the city’s vibrant restaurants, the ambient nightlife, and of course Toronto’s biggest shopping mall. The fact that I am now just minutes away from my favourite running route along the lake and close enough to go sailing on a whim only makes it that much sweeter.
This is why I choose to work with you, the Urban Professional in Toronto. I understand your lifestyle. I get your needs. I know where to find the things you want. I’ll help you find a little piece of the city to call your own.
Sincerely,
Hanna
647-885-8258
