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Coming Soon: Post House Condos

It has been about a year and a half since I first wrote on this blog about Post House Condos. The developer (Alterra) first put up signage on the property at Adelaide and George Street around that time, but the project is just launching sales now. The project probably was put on hold during the market dip of fall 2008-spring 2009, and now a year later, they look to be finally ready to start selling units.

Post House looks like it should be a nice addition to the growing number of pre-construction projects in the St Lawrence / King East neighbourhood.  Another boutique-sized building, this should appeal mostly to end-users, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they follow the trend of having the majority of suites as 1 bedroom or 1+dens under 700 sq ft to capture a good portion of investor buyers. In this market it’s just too tempting for developers to not make their projects investor-friendly.

For more information on this project and to receive floor plans and pricing for any upcoming VIP sales events, please contact me.

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Post House Condos

Located just behind Toronto’s First Post Office and alongside historic buildings of what was known as the Town of York, Alterra is designing Post House to follow the lines of the historical surroundings and work with the culture and mood of this area. As the building rises to 21 storeys the elegant cosmopolitan designed architecture becomes apparent resting on the classic style façade of the lower base. Post House Condominium will house 280 luxury affordable residences all with modern open concept floor plans and 9 ft ceilings where applicable. Each suite will feature a contemporary European designed kitchen and prevailing up to the minute finishes.

Post House Condominium is conveniently located on George St. just north of Adelaide and within walking distance to all your local amenities, and just a few minutes walk to the King Subway Station. Just steps away are George Brown College Saint James campus and the renowned George Brown Culinary School. Take a stroll over to the St. Lawrence Market and take in the ambiance of the fresh fruit vendors or let the aromas of the hot lunches tantalize you. Although in the heart of it all, there is still plenty of green space in the area. Grab a book and take a walk to St. James Park. Here, you can relax and take in the architectural surroundings from the gothic styling of the St. James Cathedral, to the towers of the financial district and even the CN Tower. From arts and theatres to an abundance of restaurants there is never a dull moment in this neighbourhood.

Striving to preserve the community, Alterra has introduced numerous green and energy efficient features into the Post House design including committing to the ‘Toronto Tier 2 Green Development Standards’ for a greener Toronto. “The Toronto Green Standard is about designing sites and buildings that are more environmentally friendly. Achieving the Toronto Green Standard will result in measurable improvements to air and water quality; increase energy and water efficiency, and solid waste diversion rates; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and enhance ecology and the natural environment.” Technologies and strategies being implemented include amongst others, energy efficiency fixtures, appliances and pumps, water efficient fixtures and appliances and an HRV for each suite. The design also includes the collection of storm water into an on site storm water retention tank plus much more.

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Coming Soon: Trinity Lofts

Floor Plans and Price list now available. Booking units now. Contact me for details.

Streetcar Developments is on a serious roll of late. The ‘little developer that could’ has recently launched two highly successful projects – 2 Gladstone and SYNC Lofts, which are in addition to their existing repertoire of projects including Corktown phase 1 (under construction, nearly complete), Corktown Phase 2 (construction starting), Vinegar Lofts (19 River, complete and registered), EDGE lofts (625 Queen, complete and registered), and a couple other projects on Queen East in Leslieville/The Beach. They have a formula for low-rise condo/loft marketing and construction and it seems to be working.

Their latest project is Trinity Lofts which will follow in the vein of their other projects like SYNC or Corktown and be a soft-loft, modern concept, boutique building with minimal amenities. SYNC proved to be a fantastic investment in my opinion with many units selling in the mid $400s per square foot. If Trinity Lofts comes out with similar pricing, it will be a slam dunk investment as this area has great upside potential. Units at 33 Mill street in the Distillery are currently selling in the mid $500s per square foot (for units with parking).

The site for Trinity Lofts will be just north of the Distillery District at 2 Eastern Avenue. This makes it central to the best of the east side including the Distillery District, Corktown, Riverside, the West Don Lands (currently being developed) and of course King East and the St Lawrence Market area.

SYNC was more than twice the size of this project and all the one bedrooms there sold out in first week. They only have a few 2 bedrooms left. It will be the exact same story with Trinity Lofts, except there will be even more competition for the smaller units as the supply is so limited. The public release of Trinity Lofts is set for May 8th, but if you would like to buy at the upcoming VIP sales event in advance of the public release, please contact me ASAP as this one will sell quickly.

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Trinity Lofts

Floor Plans and Price list now available. Booking units now. Contact me for details.

TRINITY LOFTS – Streetcar’s newest loft building coming to the junction of The Distillery, Downtown East and West Don Lands neighbourhoods, will launch for sale to the public in the coming weeks but TrueCondos.com has your VIP access well in advance of the public offering.

Located at 2 Eastern Avenue, nestled between the historic Enough Turner Schoolhouse and 51 Division Police Station, TRINITY is located just steps from many hot cafes, restaurants and shopping venues: a short walk to the Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market and Corktown District, not to mention the highly-respected George Brown College offering a diversified array of programs. Located just a short walk away, is the TTC streetcar as well as quick access to both the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway.

In the lofts, TRINITY will offer the unique high-end designer finishes that past Streetcar followers have come to appreciate: 9′ smooth ceilings, modern kitchens and bathrooms with stone counters throughout, stainless steel appliances and pre-engineered wood flooring.

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Just Listed – 2 bed, 2 bath Condo at King’s Court

I just listed this beautiful condo at 230 King St East (aka King’s Court). It is a corner suite, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with approximately 840 square feet. Asking price is $369,900, which includes parking and locker.

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View the listing on Realtor.ca

King’s Court is one of the most desireable buildings in the King St East / St Lawrence Market neighbourhood and this unit boasts one of the best layouts in the building. 

I will be hosting an open house this weekend – Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 7&8), 2-4pm both days. The weather is supposed to be quite good this weekend, so why not come on by and say hi?

Please contact me if you would like more information.

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Bauhaus Condos: VIP Sales On Now

Bauhaus Condos at King and Sherbourne. VIP sales are happening now. Suites starting from the low $200s. Modern architectural tower integrated into historical 19th century building in the heart of the Design District / Furniture District, and steps to the St Lawrence Market.  Contact me for your chance to purchase a suite before the launch to the general public.

For more information on Bauhaus, including floor plans, current availability, and pricing, please contact me.

Thinking of buying a new condo directly from a builder? Read this first.

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The King East Designer Condominium at King and Parliament: VIP Sales Event

Coming Soon to King and Parliament from the Sher Corporation, Lamb Developments and Hyde Park Homes: The King East Designer Condominium. Register with me now for your chance to buy before the public at an exclusive VIP sales event.

The King East will be a 14 storey tower located at King and Parliament in the heart of the design district that dominates King St. East. Just steps away from great neighbourhoods like the St. Lawrence Market, Corktown, and the ultra-hip Distillery District, The King East will offer suites from the $200’s to $1.7 million.

Designed by the award winning Core Architects, The King East is partly intended to be something of an homage to the greatest designers of the modern era of design.

For more information or to register for the upcoming VIP sales event, please contact me.

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