Condo of the Week: $1 million for a penthouse in a St. James Town development with a rooftop pool
Condo of the Week: $1 million for a penthouse in a St. James Town development with a rooftop pool
Address: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
Neighbourhood: North St. James Town
Agent: Andrew Harrild, Royal LePage Your Community Realty, Brokerage
Price: $999,500
The Place: A two-bedroom corner penthouse in The Verve lofts, a mid-rise building attached to a condo tower with a rooftop pool.
Bragging Rights: The building scored a gold certification from the LEED green building rating system, meaning that—in theory, at least—you’ll reduce your carbon footprint while lounging in the living room.
Big Selling Point: The stairway and the breakfast bar mark out distinct areas for the kitchen, dining, and living rooms without sacrificing the open-plan feel.
Possible Deal Breaker: The building has a well-appointed gym, which will make you feel all the more guilty if you hate working up a sweat.
By the Numbers:
• $999,500
• $866.12 in monthly maintenance fees
• 1,600-1,799-square feet
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 parking spots
• 1 rooftop pool in the building
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- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- The gym in the building
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- The second ensuite
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- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- Second bedroom, second level
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- The master ensuite has a large shower and a separate tub
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- Master bedroom, second level
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- Master bedroom, second level
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- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- The second level has two bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom
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- Bathroom, main level
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- Kitchen, main level
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- Along with stainless steel appliances, the kitchen has a warming drawer, a Miele coffee system and a breakfast bar
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- Dining room and kitchen, main level
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- Glass doors from the dining room lead out to a balcony
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- The stairs function as a divider between the living room and the dining area/kitchen
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- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- Living room, main level
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- The living room has a fireplace
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- Front foyer. The main floor contains all the living areas, while the two bedrooms are upstairs
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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- The seven-story building adjoins a 39-storey tower near Wellesley and Jarvis
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
- Condo of the Week: 120 Homewood Avenue, Unit 617
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Neighbourhood: North St. James Town
Agent: Andrew Harrild, Royal LePage Your Community Realty, Brokerage
Price: $999,500
The Place: A two-bedroom corner penthouse in The Verve lofts, a mid-rise building attached to a condo tower with a rooftop pool.
Bragging Rights: The building scored a gold certification from the LEED green building rating system, meaning that—in theory, at least—you’ll reduce your carbon footprint while lounging in the living room.
Big Selling Point: The stairway and the breakfast bar mark out distinct areas for the kitchen, dining, and living rooms without sacrificing the open-plan feel.
Possible Deal Breaker: The building has a well-appointed gym, which will make you feel all the more guilty if you hate working up a sweat.
By the Numbers:
• $999,500
• $866.12 in monthly maintenance fees
• 1,600-1,799-square feet
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 parking spots
• 1 rooftop pool in the building
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$1 million and the kitchen looks like an afterthought. Maybe the architect thought people who buy these units only have kitchens as accessories rather than gourmands with money who like to cook. #dealbreaker