Condomonium: $1 million for a two-level penthouse in the Fashion District’s District Lofts
ADDRESS: 388 Richmond St. West, Penthouse 4
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Waterfront Communities–The Island
AGENT: Steven Fudge, Bosley Real Estate
PRICE: $1,095,000
THE PLACE: A two-level penthouse in the Fashion District’s District Lofts community. Built by Context Developments and designed by ArchitectsAlliance, the 14-storey U-shaped twin towers won a bunch of awards, including the 2003 City of Toronto Architecture and Urban Design Award of Excellence and an Innovative Building Award from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The 300-square-foot terrace has been featured in the New York Times and Home and Garden Canada for its nod to more northerly terrain. Wooden trellises, a large boulder and planters filled with dwarf evergreens mean you can pretend you’re in a Group of Seven painting (well, one with the CN Tower, at least).
BIG SELLING POINT: A living space designed with intelligence. Light pours in from all sides, and the master suite is tucked away from the entrance and the entertaining space on the second floor. Parties and privacy need not be mutually exclusive.
POSSIBLE DEAL-BREAKER: The terrace was designed for non-gardeners, but it still needs some upkeep. Sure, you don’t have to mow a lawn, but a condo with its own landscaping demands isn’t always what a young, single, social-climbing, workaholic young professional wants in a trendy new home.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $1,095,000
• $948 a month in fees
• 1,700-square-foot interior
• 300-square-foot terrace
• 12-foot ceilings
• 2.5 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 gas fireplaces
• 2 floors
• 1 movable view
103990 A gas line is installed, if you can find room for a barbecue. We recommend removing the rock. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_18-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_18.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_18.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_18/ nov11hotwrichmond_18 0 0
A gas line is installed, if you can find room for a barbecue. We recommend removing the rock.
103989 That rock seems rather hazardous. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_17-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_17.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_17.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_17/ nov11hotwrichmond_17 0 0
That rock seems rather hazardous.
103988 The current plants include alpine clematis, sedums, dwarf irises and Japanese garden juniper. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_16.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_16/ nov11hotwrichmond_16 0 0
The current plants include alpine clematis, sedums, dwarf irises and Japanese garden juniper.
103987 A timed irrigation system runs to each plant so last summer's geranium genocide won't be repeated. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_15.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_15/ nov11hotwrichmond_15 0 0
A timed irrigation system runs to each plant so last summer’s geranium genocide won’t be repeated.
103986 The balcony, with a perfect view of Toronto's only important landmark 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_14.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_14/ nov11hotwrichmond_14 0 0
The balcony, with a perfect view of Toronto’s only important landmark
103985 Bathroom 2.5, with a cute asymmetrical sink 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_13.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_13/ nov11hotwrichmond_13 0 0
Bathroom 2.5, with a cute asymmetrical sink
103984 The second bathroom; the exposed sink is very steampunk. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_12.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_12/ nov11hotwrichmond_12 0 0
The second bathroom; the exposed sink is very steampunk.
103983 The second bedroom. The sun appears to have gone supernova outside. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_11.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_11/ nov11hotwrichmond_11 0 0
The second bedroom. The sun appears to have gone supernova outside.
103982 The master bedroom, with a very spacious walk-in shower 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_10.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_10/ nov11hotwrichmond_10 0 0
The master bedroom, with a very spacious walk-in shower
103980 Consider cold toes at night a thing of the past 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_9.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_9/ nov11hotwrichmond_9 0 0
Consider cold toes at night a thing of the past
103979 This certainly feels like the master bedroom, with a fleur-de-lis wall tapestry. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_8.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_8/ nov11hotwrichmond_8 0 0
This certainly feels like the master bedroom, with a fleur-de-lis wall tapestry.
103978 The extremely well-lit kitchen 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_6.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_6/ nov11hotwrichmond_6 0 0
The extremely well-lit kitchen
103977 The kitchen cabinets are all maple as well. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_5.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_5/ nov11hotwrichmond_5 0 0
The kitchen cabinets are all maple as well.
103976 Another angle, with the sun gleaming off the maple wood floors 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_4.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_4/ nov11hotwrichmond_4 0 0
Another angle, with the sun gleaming off the maple wood floors
103975 Another angle on the living room, with the dining room table off to the left 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_3.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_3/ nov11hotwrichmond_3 0 0
Another angle on the living room, with the dining room table off to the left
103974 The finished concrete exudes that distinct Toronto feel. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_2.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_2/ nov11hotwrichmond_2 0 0
The finished concrete exudes that distinct Toronto feel.
103973 The living room and terrace are designed to look like one room separated by a glass wall. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_1.jpg 624 420 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_1/ nov11hotwrichmond_1 0 0
The living room and terrace are designed to look like one room separated by a glass wall.
103994 We're pretty sure you could stare straight across into the <em>This Magazine</em> office. 388 Richmond Street West, Penthouse 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/nov11HOTWrichmond_intro.jpg 656 415 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-388-richmond-street-west/slide/nov11hotwrichmond_intro/ nov11hotwrichmond_intro 0 0
We’re pretty sure you could stare straight across into the This Magazine office.
This Is Jaw-Droppingly Gorgeous!
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Shouldn’t your headline be Condomania? Or at very least condominium?
Nice indeed… did I miss the stairs to the upper level as its 2 level?!
Young single professional? Which profession would one have to be in to be able to afford this place?
This is the city of Toronto a millon dollars (sorry to say) doesnt buy you alot in the way of real estate.
Lucky builders – “lofts” means they don’t have to finish the ceilings or the structural columns, not a lot of trim work, etc. Anyone else tired of that raw concrete, big tin duct pipe look?
love the terrace ………..sigh
Love the simplicity of the raw concrete, industrial duct pipe look. Not a fan of the maple cabinetry though. Overall a cosy home.