Condomonium: $1.2 million for a two-bedroom suite in the same building as Scaramouche
ADDRESS: 1 Benvenuto Place , Unit 322
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Casa Loma
AGENT: Carol Lome, Royal LePage/J&D Division, Brokerage
PRICE: $1,199,000
THE PLACE: A two-bedroom, 2,000-square foot suite in The Benvenuto. Despite its humble origins as an apartment building in the 1950s, the seven-storey building is tricked out with plenty of amenities, including valet parking and a rooftop fitness centre.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: While many new condos in the city have ground-floor retail (read: a Shopper’s Drug Mart at street level), they can’t compete with this building’s mixed-use claim—the building has housed the ever-popular restaurant Scaramouche for over 30 years.
BIG SELLING POINT: Nothing communicates luxury quite like lustre. The mirrored coffered ceiling in the foyer and the sheen of the living room walls make the space look luminous, but just shy of blingy.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: We’re itching to take down the small wall that pens in the breakfast bar in the kitchen.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $1,199,000
• 2,008 square feet
• $1,377.65 in monthly maintenance fees
• 185-square-foot terrace
• 2.5 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 den
169273 The terrace 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto21-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto21.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto21.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto21/ oct12benvenuto21 0 0
169265 The powder room 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto13.jpg 416 624 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto13/ oct12benvenuto13 0 0
169267 This room can be used as an office or den. It has built-in shelves and cupboards and broadloom carpet 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto15/ oct12benvenuto15 0 0
169259 The second bedroom’s ensuite 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto07/ oct12benvenuto07 0 0
169260 It has California shutters, a closet with built-in shelving and an ensuite bathroom 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto08/ oct12benvenuto08 0 0
169258 The second bedroom is just off the living room. It is currently being used as a den 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto06/ oct12benvenuto06 0 0
169272 The soaker tub in the master ensuite 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto20-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto20.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto20.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto20/ oct12benvenuto20 0 0
169271 The master ensuite has a marble vanity with two sinks, marble flooring, and a separate shower stall with a glass door 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto19-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto19.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto19.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto19/ oct12benvenuto19 0 0
169270 The walk-in closet. The shelving and drawers are custom-made 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto18.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto18/ oct12benvenuto18 0 0
169269 The master bedroom 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto17.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto17/ oct12benvenuto17 0 0
169268 The master bedroom has California shutters, a walk-in closet and an ensuite 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto16/ oct12benvenuto16 0 0
169266 The hallway leading to the master bedroom and office 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto14/ oct12benvenuto14 0 0
169263 The kitchen 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto11/ oct12benvenuto11 0 0
169262 The breakfast bar in the kitchen 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto10/ oct12benvenuto10 0 0
169261 The kitchen has marble counters, a double sink, and stainless steel appliances by Bosch and JennAir 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto09/ oct12benvenuto09 0 0
169257 The dining room 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto05/ oct12benvenuto05 0 0
169256 The adjoining dining room 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto04/ oct12benvenuto04 0 0
169255 The living room. Track lighting highlights the art 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto03/ oct12benvenuto03 0 0
169254 The living room is combined with the dining room. It faces west and has access to the terrace 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto02/ oct12benvenuto02 0 0
169253 The front foyer 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto01/ oct12benvenuto01 0 0
169264 The front foyer in the suite. It has a mirrored coffered ceiling 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto12/ oct12benvenuto12 0 0
169275 The lobby 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto23-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto23.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto23.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto23/ oct12benvenuto23 0 0
169276 The seven-storey condo building was built in the 1950s 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto24-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto24.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto24.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto24/ oct12benvenuto24 0 0
169277 The unit is just over 2,000 square feet, with a 185-square-foot terrace 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 1 Benvenuto Place, Unit 322 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/oct12Benvenuto_intro.jpg 656 380 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-1-benvenuto-place-unit-322/slide/oct12benvenuto_intro/ oct12benvenuto_intro 0 0
You did this on Charles Khabouth’s condo a few months ago. Same boring condo. What gives?
For $1.2M you get to call your balcony a “terrace.”
I’d rather have a Shoppers, at least they sell useful items at all hours and won’t waft seared fish and truffle oil odors towards my $1.2M shiny-ceiling condo with view of the circular driveway and the other half of the L-shaped building.
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over-priced for a pretty standard apartment plus the fees…
It certainly doesn’t look like 2000 square feet. I would rather live elsewhere, spend less on mortgage and fees and have enough money to eat at Scaramouche rather than living above it.
Gorgeous. Well priced. Fees are more reasonable than I thought. Only knock is the view, which is unfortunate.
Well priced for whom?? Who is buying this ridiculous place? How can they sleep at night? This is so upsetting.
I think its reasonably priced but the maint fee is a killer! and for gods sake, you renovated the kitchen and put the sink under the cupboard again?! On the island or no cupboard ova ma sink. I think its 2000 sq ft… nice layout and spacious indeed….
Is this a one of a kind condomonium ? Who spell checked the article ? There is no such thing as “condomonium”.
Says a lot about Toronto life inside and out.
They wrote condomOnium cause well……it’s a total mOaner.
ba ha haaaaaaa (I got nuthin’)
Nothing like a restaurant in the building to attract unwanted vermin.
I was expecting to be wowed and wasn’t. Sure give it to me and I would live there, but the light fixtures look like they came from Home Depot and that is not a knock against Home Depot, the kitchen look like it came from a box – I’d put it back in the box and return it. And all that shine, sheen, what ever the proper term is….ah, um, well, so, no it is a no I think.