Condo of the Week: $2 million for a King West penthouse with a built-in fish tank
By Victoria DiPlacido |
By Victoria DiPlacido |
Address: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
Neighbourhood: Waterfront Communities-The Island
Agents: Jamie Erlick and Diana Bahrin, Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $1,959,000
The Place: A two-storey, two-bedroom penthouse at King and Spadina.
Bragging Rights: Guests will have no trouble distinguishing your condo from the many others on King. The building is easily identifiable by the giant, bright-yellow doorframe of the neighbouring restaurant, Weslodge.
Big Selling Point: The living spaces are all on the first floor, so the only reason to hoof it up the stairs will be for some sun on the terrace (or not: the equally-as-sunny balcony is accessible through most main-floor rooms).
Possible Deal Breaker: While the custom, built-in fish tank is fun, it will require some upkeep, lest the owner’s view between the living and family rooms become algae-tinged.
By the Numbers:
• $1,959,000
• $1,450 in monthly maintenance fees
• 3,175-square-foot terrace
• 2,545-square-feet interior
• 530-square-foot balcony
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 storeys
• 2 parking spaces
• 2 lockers
• 1 fish tank
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- The building is located near King and Spadina
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- Here's the foyer
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- There's a small powder room
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- The living room has a built-in fish tank, visible to the right. It could also be used for pet snakes or tarantulas. Delightful!
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- Here's a view from the living area into the kitchen
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- And here's the dining area
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- The kitchen is continuous with the other living areas
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- The family room is on the other side of the fish tank
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- There's room for a big TV, in case the fish aren't entertaining enough
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- Here's the second bedroom, complete with walk-out to the balcony
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- The second bedroom has its own en suite amenities
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- Here's the dressing area
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- And here's the en suite washroom
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- The master bedroom has its own balcony door and washroom
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- Here's the master bedroom's en suite washroom
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- Another view of the master en suite
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- The terrace is up the stairs
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- The terrace is actually bigger than the interior of the condo
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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- Lots of patio furniture required
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
- Condo of the Week: 478 King Street West, Penthouse 2
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