Condo of the Week: $2.9 million for a condo in an Art Deco–style building near U of T
Address: 1 St. Thomas Street , Unit 7C
Neighbourhood: University
Agent: Kevin McCarthy , Royal LePage Real Estate Services, Ltd., Johnston and Daniel Division, Brokerage
Price: $2,899,000
The place: A seventh-floor apartment in an eight-year-old Art Deco–style building located just north of Queen’s Park and the University of Toronto campus.
The history: The New York firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed this building as a twin to 15 Central Park West , a 1920s-style tower that was completed in 2008. As a result, 1 St. Thomas has some ornate details that stand out among the boxy skyscrapers near Bloor. This suite’s owners found the finishes a little too ornate, though. They added sleek walnut cabinetry, plain built-in bookshelves and travertine walls and floors in the bathrooms.
Big selling point: The concierge staff is known for attentive service, according to the selling agent. They’ll carry groceries, make reservations, deliver dry cleaning, park cars or even take them to the building’s free car wash. And they’re used to being discreet, having served the likes of Drake, Belinda Stronach and at least one high-priced Toronto FC import.
Possible deal breaker: The home comes with a Manhattan-sized terrace—meaning, it’s small. Even so, it’s very private, with no shared walls or people peering in from above. It also has a cool view of the lights in Yorkville.
By the numbers:
• $2,899,000
• 2,295 square feet
• $2,295 in monthly fees
• 144-square-foot terrace
• 10-foot ceilings
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 parking spaces
• 1 built-in cappuccino maker
327186 The owner added two custom shoe closets in the foyer. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-11.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-1-2/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-1-2 0 0
327169 The living room has recessed ceilings, pot lights and high-end wall treatments—and some very fancy leather couches. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-2-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-2.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-2/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-2 0 0
327170 The couches don't come with the condo, but this built-in shelving unit does. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-3-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-3.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-3/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-3 0 0
327171 The dining area is combined with the living area. The door to the terrace is visible in the background, here. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-4-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-4.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-4/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-4 0 0
327172 The terrace is on the small side for a $2.9-million place, but it's very private. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-5-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-5.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-5/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-5 0 0
327173 The walnut cabinetry is all custom made. The owners got it from Downsview Kitchens. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-6-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-6.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-6/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-6 0 0
327174 The powder room. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-7-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-7.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-7/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-7 0 0
327176 The master bedroom is one of two bedrooms in the unit. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-9-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-9.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-9/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-9 0 0
327177 The en suite bathroom is covered in travertine. https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-10.jpg 1200 800 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street/slide/toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-10/ toronto-condo-for-sale-1-st-thomas-street-10 0 0
1 St Thomas is one of the best condos in all of the Toronto area. Luxury finishes, luxury building which trades at over $1,000 per square foot even though it is not in the true Yorkville area. This is one of the best buildings in the entire city of Toronto. Anyone living here would be proud to be in this building.
Go here to read more on the building: http://www.serotarealestate.com/One-St-Thomas-Condos-MLS-Listings-For-Sale-1-St-Thomas-Toronto/