Oxygen Maisonettes by Empire Communities and Identity Developments is launching now. Contact me for your chance to buy before the public release.

Located at George and Shuter, on the former site of Walnut Hall, Oxygen offers something unique to Toronto condo buyers: S P A C E. There are only 48 suites in this 14-storey building, and the average size is well over 1000 square feet. Most suites are full 2-storey maisonette style units. There are a few single level ‘flats’, as well as 3 great street-level townhomes. These are not the typical ‘loft’ style 2-storey units that we have grown accustomed to downtown, the second floor is a full floor and not open to below like the 2-storey lofts (e.g. Liberty Market Lofts). So in effect they are like 2-storey homes in the sky.

I recently toured the presentation centre where they have a model kitchen and bathroom. The finishes will be very modern and sleek with a distinctly European style. I was surprised to see laminate counter tops in the kitchen, however, this is not your grandmother’s laminate. The 7cm edging and seemless integration of the sink and appliances make this the best laminate I’ve ever seen. Still, for those wanting to say they have granite counter tops, that is an option at no extra charge. Another highlight of the finishes are the open-riser staircases. Very dramatic and once again, not something typically seen in new condos in Toronto. Overall I would say the finishes are excellent, however the key selling feature will be the floor plans themselves and the space they offer.

The location is obviously not for everyone. Located across from Moss Park, in between Jarvis and Sherbourne, with plenty of known social service centres in the immediate area. Still, in 5 minutes you can walk to the Eaton Centre and Dundas Square. 10 minutes takes you to the St Lawrence Market. 15 minutes and you’re in the heart of the financial district.

Finally, one unit that is a true standout to me, is the 2050 sq ft 3 bedroom townhouse. Listed at $1.25M, this is a very rare beast downtown. Buyers looking for a true townhome, will love this suite. But there is only 1, act fast!

For pricing and floor plans for Oxygen, please contact me.

X2 Condos at Jarvis and Bloor by Great Gulf Homes and Lifetime Developments is my pick for one of the best investment condos downtown this year. Contact me now to reserve your unit for this month’s upcoming VIP sales event.

X2 is the second phase of X The Condominium, and will be located on the south side of Charles Street, one block south of Jarvis and Bloor.  Prices are starting at just $466 per square foot, with the average price for the building being approximately $510 per square foot.

Investors – this is it! Avoid the hype and line-ups that will surround Number One Bloor ($800 PSF and just 3 blocks away!) U Condos tower 2 is priced at $600-$700 PSF (4 blocks away)! Buy value and buy quality in the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood with X2.

Click here to download a full brochure with floor plans: x2_brochure. Or download the floor plans only here: x2_floorplans

Features

High-end finishes very similar to Charlie Condos | 9′ ceilings, Pre-finished engineered flooring in living/dining areas, kitchen and foyer. Porcelain floor tiles in the bathroom. Contemporary kitchen cabinetry custom designed by internationally renowned interior design firm Cecconi Simone. Choice of granite or corian countertops. Stainless steel appliances including counter-depth refrigerator, self-cleaning range, built-in dishwasher and microwave. Stacked brand-name washer and dryer.

Prices

• Studios from $200K (416 sq ft) and $222K (463 sq ft)
• 1 bedrooms from $268K (570 sq ft) and $280K (596 sq ft)
• 1+dens from $300K (642 sq ft) and $345K (741 sq ft)
• 2 bedrooms from $375K (803 sq ft) and $428K (908 sq ft)

Deposit Structure:
$3,000 with offer
Balance of 5% in 30 days
5% in 60 days
5% in 180 days
5% on occupancy

Occupancy
Tentative Occupancy Date: November 15, 2013

Taxes
Estimated at approximately .85% of purchase price
as per the 2009 City of Toronto Tax rate
All prices quoted include HST

Maintenance
$0.47 per square foot
Hydro metered separately
Parking Maintenance fee – $40.00/ month
Locker Maintenance fee-$10.00/month

Parking
$37,500 per parking space
Parking is available for all 1 Bedroom + Den suites and larger

Locker
$3,950 per locker for all

To see the price list and book your unit now in advance of the VIP sales event, contact me today.

Couture still has some 1 bedrooms and 1 bedroom plus den units available, starting from around $273K. 2 bedrooms starting from about $342K. This is a good opportunity to pick up an investment unit or even a place to live in on the east side of downtown, just a few minutes walk to Yonge and Bloor.

Special for buyers on Wednesday August 26th ONLY:

• $10K off the purchase price for 1 bedrooms
• $15K off for 1+dens
• $20K off 2 bedrooms
• $30K off 2+dens
• PLUS, free laminate flooring upgrade in the bedrooms for all purchasers (normally only standard in living/dining areas)

Prices are in the low to mid $500s per square foot for most units (before any discounts or incentives are applied).

For more information contact me.

November 2008 update: Plenty of great units still available. For the latest pricing and floor plans, please contact me.

Market Wharf Condominiums by Context Developments. Located at Jarvis and The Esplanade, just south of Front street and the bustling St Lawrence Market. Contact me now for floor plans and pricing for the upcoming VIP sales event.

Market Wharf is another design by Architects Alliance, and specifically Peter Clewes who is probably Toronto’s closest thing to a “Starchitect“. You’ve probably seen Clewes’ designs all over the city but you just didn’t realize it. John Bentley Mays of the Globe and Mail had some good things to say about the tower, see his comments here.

From the developer’s marketing materials: “Playful and robust modern architecture, Market Wharf consists of a sleek 25-storey tower sitting atop an eight storey podium clad in brick. The two storey ground floor includes residential lobbies and fabulous retail shops. ”

Suite features include 9′ ceilings, engineered hardwood in living areas, quartz countertops, porcelain tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances.

Building amenities highlighted by “The Market Club”= an organically shaped two storey pavilion that opens onto a rooftop garden adn houses the building amenities such as state-of-the-art fitness centre, yoga studio, his and her steam and change rooms, a multi purpose room, conference room and media room.

Suites in the project will be divided into 3 categories: Market Flats (suites on the lowest floors of the podium), Market Towns (terraced suites, all on the 6th floor), and Water Suites (tower suites). Prices begin at around $180K for a 390 sq. ft studio in the podium and go right on up to over $600K for a large terraced suite and tower suites on the high floors. Price per square foot are averaging between $450-$580 for most suites. Contact me now for detailed pricing and floor plans and for more information on how you can be among the first to purchase a suite at the upcoming invitation only VIP sales event.

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Deposit structure:

$3000 with offer

balance of 5% in 30 days

5% in 60 days

5% in 270 days

5% in 540 days

Occupancy: Summer/Fall 2011 (varies depending on what type of suite is purchased)

Parking spots: $29,500 (suites of less than 670 sq ft will be wait listed for parking if desired)

Lockers: $3500

Maintenance fees: estimated at 47 cents per square foot with additional parking ($45.16/month) and locker ($10.84/month) maintenance fees.

Taxes estimated at 0.85% of purchase price

Context is the developer behind such award winning projects as Radio City at Jarvis and Carlton, Spire at Church and King, and Mozo at Sherbourne and King.

The project is to be located just south of the St Lawrence market on a parcel of land that is currently a parking lot. Prices will start in the $200s.

Please contact me now for more information and to register for the upcoming VIP sales event.

Couture condos at Jarvis and Bloor. 44 40 Stories of elegance and class. Live the Yorkville lifestyle without paying Yorkville prices.

Sales have begun on this exciting project. Contact me now for the latest availability and pricing.

Suites from 557 to 977 square feet. Building amenities will include an indoor pool, fitness centre and more! Monarch is a very respected builder with many other projects in the GTA.