Condomonium: $2.5 million for a two-bedroom condo with a terrace bigger than some apartments
By Monika Warzecha |
By Monika Warzecha |
ADDRESS: 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Waterfront Communities–The Island
AGENT: Nick Whittington, Brad J. Lamb Realty
PRICE: $2,450,000
THE PLACE: A two-bedroom loft in 20 Niagara, a mid-rise building credited with kick-starting the condo colonization around Bathurst and King in the late 1990s. The development has won a raft of architecture awards, including one from the Ontario Association of Architects.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: It’s the largest unit in the building, which translates into enough space in the master bedroom for two separate ensuite bathrooms, each with its own walk-in closet—perfect for partners who don’t want to see each other before their first coffee of the day.
BIG SELLING POINT: Terraces line both the east and west sides of the condo. The eastern terrace, which overlooks Victoria Memorial Park, has been fully tricked out for entertaining with a kitchen, bar and fire pit (who doesn’t love a good fire pit?).
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The unit is on the first level. Although that puts the terrace roughly 12 feet off the ground, some condo owners may prefer a bit more removal from the park patrons below.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $2,450,000
• 2,550 square feet
• $1,498.87 in monthly maintenance fees
• Over 1,000 square feet of outdoor space
• 70-inch HDTV screen
• 10-foot-high ceilings
• 4 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 parking spaces
• 2 terraces
• 1 office
• 1 private elevator
- 148598
- The seating area on the terrace, overlooking the park
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_27-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_27.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_27.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_27/
- jul12hotwniagarast_27
- 0
- 0
- 148599
- The open fire pit
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_26-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_26.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_26.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_26/
- jul12hotwniagarast_26
- 0
- 0
- 148600
- The barbecue and dining area
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_25-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_25.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_25.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_25/
- jul12hotwniagarast_25
- 0
- 0
- 148602
- The 550-square-foot eastern terrace has a dining table, a cooking area, an open fire pit and a seating area overlooking the park
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_24-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_24.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_24.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_24/
- jul12hotwniagarast_24
- 0
- 0
- 148603
- The laundry room has marble floors
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_23-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_23.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_23.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_23/
- jul12hotwniagarast_23
- 0
- 0
- 148604
- The games room has a walk-out to the western terrace
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_22-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_22.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_22.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_22/
- jul12hotwniagarast_22
- 0
- 0
- 148605
- The home office has a built-in desk and shelving units
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_21-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_21.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_21.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_21/
- jul12hotwniagarast_21
- 0
- 0
- 148606
- The home office, which could also be used as a third bedroom
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_20-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_20.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_20.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_20/
- jul12hotwniagarast_20
- 0
- 0
- 148607
- The ensuite bathroom for the guest bedroom
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_19-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_19.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_19.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_19/
- jul12hotwniagarast_19
- 0
- 0
- 148608
- Floor-to-ceiling windows in the guest bedroom
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_18-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_18.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_18.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_18/
- jul12hotwniagarast_18
- 0
- 0
- 148609
- The guest bedroom, on the west side of the building
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_17-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_17.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_17.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_17/
- jul12hotwniagarast_17
- 0
- 0
- 148610
- The second ensuite bathroom and closet
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_16-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_16.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_16.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_16/
- jul12hotwniagarast_16
- 0
- 0
- 148611
- One of two ensuite bathrooms with a walk-in closet
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_15-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_15.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_15.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_15/
- jul12hotwniagarast_15
- 0
- 0
- 148612
- The master bedroom has access to the eastern terrace
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_14-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_14.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_14.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_14/
- jul12hotwniagarast_14
- 0
- 0
- 148613
- The master bedroom
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_13-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_13.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_13.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_13/
- jul12hotwniagarast_13
- 0
- 0
- 148614
- A private elevator opens directly into the loft
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_12-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_12.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_12.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_12/
- jul12hotwniagarast_12
- 0
- 0
- 148615
- The foyer and greeting area by the elevator
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_11-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_11.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_11.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_11/
- jul12hotwniagarast_11
- 0
- 0
- 148616
- The sitting area
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_10-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_10.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_10.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_10/
- jul12hotwniagarast_10
- 0
- 0
- 148617
- A gas fireplace separates the den from the sitting area
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_09-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_09.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_09.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_09/
- jul12hotwniagarast_09
- 0
- 0
- 148618
- The den
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_08-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_08.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_08.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_08/
- jul12hotwniagarast_08
- 0
- 0
- 148624
- The kitchen has a breakfast bar, a gas cooktop and stainless steel appliances
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_02-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_02.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_02.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_02/
- jul12hotwniagarast_02
- 0
- 0
- 148619
- The media area in the living room boasts a 70-inch HDTV and surround sound
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_07-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_07.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_07.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_07/
- jul12hotwniagarast_07
- 0
- 0
- 148620
- The living room
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_06-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_06.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_06.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_06/
- jul12hotwniagarast_06
- 0
- 0
- 148621
- The open-concept dining area and sitting room
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_05-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_05.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_05.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_05/
- jul12hotwniagarast_05
- 0
- 0
- 148622
- The open-concept living space has heated walnut flooring
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_04-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_04.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_04.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_04/
- jul12hotwniagarast_04
- 0
- 0
- 148623
- Light pours over the dining table from massive sliding glass doors that lead out to the eastern terrace, overlooking Victoria Memorial Park
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_03-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_03.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_03.jpg
- 624
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_03/
- jul12hotwniagarast_03
- 0
- 0
- 148627
- The mid-rise building is the work of Context Development (the same company behind The Loretto, as well as Tip Top and Kensington Lofts)
- 20 Niagara Street, Unit 101
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_intro-96x96.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_intro.jpg
- https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jul12HOTWNiagaraSt_intro.jpg
- 656
- 416
- []
- https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-20-niagara-street/slide/jul12hotwniagarast_intro/
- jul12hotwniagarast_intro
- 0
- 0
Really sounds like a Brad Lamb listing! Can you turn one of the bathrooms into a bedroom ?! What a craziness for a condo ? 2 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms ? Are you letting all the drunkards from The Thompson up to pee? Dunno about this one, at this price, per sq feet… I really dont know. It just seem basic.. I am not WOWED!!
not bad at all. has down-sizer all over it. more of ths.
i majority of the people who live in this building are f-ing douchebags.
They feel they’re self entitled to the park, which they don’t own.
Pretty sweet layout but those hideous little windows are a deal-breaker at that price.
You’re gonna get some hop-ons
That’s a ridiculous sum to pay to smell the slaughterhouse.
where is the pool???
and the view of the park is not enough for me
That size overlooking a park with a terrace like that is hard to find downtown. I like the doors to the terrace and the finishings look first class. Would make sense for downsizers or downtowners. Nice front yard!
Actually second biggest in the building. Ours is bigger!
A private elevator for a first floor condo. Get a life people.
This is a beautiful unit with near perfect finishes, a great floor plan and amazing terrace. However I’m not a fan of being on the first floor and $960 per sqft is way too steep for this market.
@Jess – nice. Guess you don’t have a friend or relative who uses a wheelchair or walker or use one yourself.