Condomonium: $3 million for an arty, three-level condo with a sense of drama
ADDRESS: 468 Wellington Street, unit 201
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Waterfront Communities–The Island
AGENT: Brandon Ware and Eric Kuzuian, Private Service Realty Ltd.
PRICE: $2,990,000
THE PLACE: A museum-like loft in the exclusive, idiosyncratic Butterick Publishing building—a century-old low-rise in which each of the 10 ginormous units (which average between 4,000 and 5,000 square feet) is completely unique.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: With 6,000 square feet spread over three levels, you could probably house up to 10 typical Toronto bachelor pads in this place.
BIG SELLING POINT: Real estate agents often recommend condo hunters go for units that have at least one standout feature. It helps ensure strong resale value and makes a place stand out against all the glassy, über-modern condos across the city. Well, this red-walled, eccentric loft has dozens of standout features, including a wicked central staircase and Ferrari-red kitchen.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: Unfortunately, none of the curios—like the penguins in the master bathroom—come with the place. Once the mini museum is cleared out (a world-travelling collector lives here), you’ll likely end up buying ceremonial Bolivian masks and stuffed ostriches in a futile attempt to restore the space to its former glory.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $2,990,000
• 6,000 square feet (approximately)
• $1,110.04 in monthly maintenance fees
• 12-foot ceilings
• 3 levels
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 den areas
• 2 parking spots
• 1 private elevator
108597 The second-floor bathroom. We assume the creepy tub-lurking bust is leaving. 468 Wellington Street, Unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_10/ dec11hotw469wellington_10 0 0
The second-floor bathroom. We assume the creepy tub-lurking bust is leaving.
108596 The master bathroom, with a frameless glass shower and gas fireplace. We're sure there's a tiki statue hidden in here somewhere. 468 Wellington Street, Unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_9-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_9.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_9.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_9/ dec11hotw469wellington_9 0 0
The master bathroom, with a frameless glass shower and gas fireplace. We’re sure there’s a tiki statue hidden in here somewhere.
108595 The master bedroom. With a female mannequin, stuffed cheetah and a stripper pole, we can only imagine what went on in here (though we'd rather not). 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_8-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_8.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_8.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_8/ dec11hotw469wellington_8 0 0
The master bedroom. With a female mannequin, stuffed cheetah and a stripper pole, we can only imagine what went on in here (though we’d rather not).
108594 The kitchen, stained with the blood of many successful safaris. Also featuring stone countertops, marble floors and pot lights 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_7-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_7.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_7.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_7/ dec11hotw469wellington_7 0 0
The kitchen, stained with the blood of many successful safaris. Also featuring stone countertops, marble floors and pot lights
108593 The dining room and attached seating area. Once this place has been cleared out, your homemade Christmas centrepiece can really shine. 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_6-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_6.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_6.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_6/ dec11hotw469wellington_6 0 0
The dining room and attached seating area. Once this place has been cleared out, your homemade Christmas centrepiece can really shine.
108592 How did this shot from the ROM get in here? 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_5-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_5.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_5.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_5/ dec11hotw469wellington_5 0 0
How did this shot from the ROM get in here?
108591 Just a hallway, nothing to see. 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_4-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_4.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_4.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_4/ dec11hotw469wellington_4 0 0
Just a hallway, nothing to see.
108590 Try to surpress your feelings of inadequacy when you replace these artifacts with bowling trophies 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_3-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_3.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_3.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_3/ dec11hotw469wellington_3 0 0
Try to surpress your feelings of inadequacy when you replace these artifacts with bowling trophies
108589 The elevator drops you off at the top floor, with the stairs leading down. Presumably your decor will incorporate fewer dead animals. 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_2-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_2.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_2.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_2/ dec11hotw469wellington_2 0 0
The elevator drops you off at the top floor, with the stairs leading down. Presumably your decor will incorporate fewer dead animals.
108588 Somehow we feel like the kids' macaroni pictures won't be suitable replacements. The ceiling here reaches 36 feet from the bottom of the stairs. 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_1-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_1.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_1.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_1/ dec11hotw469wellington_1 0 0
Somehow we feel like the kids’ macaroni pictures won’t be suitable replacements. The ceiling here reaches 36 feet from the bottom of the stairs.
108598 The top-floor living room, with a glass fireplace. With all this junk gone you'll be able to focus during the big game. 468 Wellington Street, unit 201 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dec11HOTW469Wellington_intro.jpg 656 440 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-468-wellington-street-unit-201/slide/dec11hotw469wellington_intro/ dec11hotw469wellington_intro 0 0
The top-floor living room, with a glass fireplace. With all this junk gone you’ll be able to focus during the big game.
Does photo 6 also have a stripper pole? Who is this person?
Where the heck is the agent here? How can they possibly ask this price given that this place is completely overrun with curios of a quesionable taste. It looks like there’s some good bones here but this place is so poorly presented its laughable.
This is where the Most Interesting Man in the World lives.
Seller should dress like him and charge admission for visits.
You can’t even see the condo for the owner’s collections which are morbid, creepy and hideous. Takes all kinds, I guess.
Anyone in the know would know! If anything, the realtor should add a mill to the asking price, for the ghost factor alone!
This apartment belonged to a very interesting and respected man. Please focus on the apartment and not on the contents as they are priceless.
It’s not about taste, it’s about collection. There is actually a remarkable story here.
Eclectic taste aside it phenomenal space and extremely low maintenance fee’s for that kind of sqftage… I want to party with this guy, didn’t anyone notice the stripper pole at the foot of the bed ? Awesome !
Hard to focus on the apartment when it is being utterly overpowered by these…let’s call them artifacts.
Hey Nigel, if you want to party with this guy you might catch up with him on a barge on the River Styx. When you cash in your air miles, note that it’s a one-way ticket! Who knows,
maybe Christopher Hitchens will be there too!
http://www.jamiesontribalart.com/
Bill was a fascinating and generous man. Toronto was lucky to have such a interesting collector who was always happy to share. Many of us are still mourning his untimely death – which occurred in his condo, now up for sale. http://realscreen.com/2011/07/20/history-television-canadas-head-hunters-hit-by-untimely-death/
Oh Man Oh Man… this is awesome but its going to take another $1mil to turn this place upside down. but its a bargain for the price and the maint fee is low.. I think I am going to sell my retarded Trump Tower condo which seems like it will never open /built and make an offer on this amazing space… Love it!!!
I think this place is just awesome. It feels like a museum without the “Don’t Touch” aspect and I love that.
I would live in it just the way it is (well, nix the stripper pole in the bedroom).
The bedroom gave me a boner!
Looks like a monument to a life well-lived. Assuming the property is appropriately priced based on size, location, quality and amenities. Underneath the contents, it is a lovely home even with more conservative tastes.
What’s a “condomonium”?
Bill was a GREAT guy and friendly guy. He also had some of the City’s best parties.
Sorry to see him go.
RIP.
by Johnathan Vrozos
nifty! not to everyone’s taste, but what a collection! it’s a shame he passed so unexpectedly; each of those pieces probably has a heck of a story behind it.
It is a shame this lovely and fascinating person is no longer with us and his home was definitely a tribute to his personal passions. Unfortunately 99.99% of the population are not going to appreciate this and the selling agent should understand that his tastes will not appeal to most potential buyers. Clear it out and paint it a neutral tone and it will be sold in a heartbeat at $500 a sqft with those low condo fees; this is a great space in a fantastic building.
A great space to host an event or dinner party!….
I´m amazed, this looks wonderful… So sad I have no money haha
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I like the vast amount of space and that bathroom is nice tho it reminds me of the 80s and coke for some reason…apart from that you’d think the resident of this place could have some taste or at least hire an interior decorator who does but whatevs, must be nice to live in such a place!