Condo of the Week: $2.5 million for an Islington penthouse with its own wine room

By Victoria DiPlacido

| January 31, 2014

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