Condo of the Week: $2.5 million for an Islington penthouse with its own wine room
Address: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent , Penthouse 4
Neighbourhood: Islington-City Centre West
Agent: Lina Kuliavas , Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $2,499,000
The Place: A cherry-hued two-bedroom penthouse with a climate-controlled wine room and two wet bars, located just east of Islington station.
Bragging Rights: At 800 square feet, the terrace is bigger than some apartments. And it doesn’t hurt that building residents have access to a shared tennis court and indoor salt-water pool.
Big Selling Point: Nearby Sherway Gardens rivals Yorkdale Shopping Centre in terms of high-end offerings. Plus, Saks and Nordstrom are on the way.
Possible Deal Breaker: For diehard urbanites who think “west end” means High Park, Islington could be a a long commute, even with direct indoor access to the nearby subway station.
By the Numbers:
• $2,499,000
• 3,300 square feet
• $2,031.95 in monthly maintenance fees
• 800-square-foot terrace
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 parking spots
• 2 lockers
• 1 private terrace
• 1 office/library
• 1 wine room
257396 This is the suite's main-floor foyer. Just barely visible in the background is the combined kitchen and dining area. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-01/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-01 0 0
257397 This is the kitchen. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-02/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-02 0 0
257398 And here's the suite's breakfast area. There's a little nook nearby where a TV can be mounted. (It's visible in the background.) Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-03/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-03 0 0
257399 This is the dining room. It's partitioned off from the breakfast area with a built-in piece of cabinetry. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-04/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-04 0 0
257400 On the other side of the wall, there's this living room. The two-sided fireplace is also visible in the dining room. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-05/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-05 0 0
257401 Here's another view of the living room. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-06/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-06 0 0
257402 The main-floor library has a coffered ceiling and cherry wood panelling. There's also a small wet bar in here. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-07/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-07 0 0
257403 This is the suite's second bedroom. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-08/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-08 0 0
257404 And here's the second washroom, located just outside the second bedroom. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-09/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-09 0 0
257405 This is the master bedroom. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-10/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-10 0 0
257406 And this is the master bedroom's five-piece en suite washroom. It has a whirlpool tub. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-11/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-11 0 0
257407 The master bedroom also has this walk-in dressing area. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-12/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-12 0 0
257408 The suite's second level is given over to a bar, a wine room, and a small storage area. A door leads out to an 800-square-foot terrace. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-13/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-13 0 0
257409 The bar has LED lighting. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-14/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-14 0 0
257410 The terrace has views to the north, east and south. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-15/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-15 0 0
257411 Here's what the suite's second floor looks like from outside. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-16/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-16 0 0
257412 The view from the terrace. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-17/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-17 0 0
257413 And here's the exterior of the building. Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 Condo of the Week: 1 Aberfoyle Crescent, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-18.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent/slide/toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-18/ toronto-condo-of-the-week-1-aberfoyle-crescent-penthouse-4-islington-city-centre-west-18 0 0
Sherway Gardens is nowhere near Islington Subway. Look at a map first.
moonshake23, Sherway Gardens is relatively nearby. A real stretch for a Big Selling point.
relatively nearby? give me a break. 7km approximately. not close at all. I guess it is close in suburban world terms.
So we agree to disagree then. BTW whoever purchases that unit will likely be driving there as opposed to walking or taking public transit.