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On Tuesday night, the Lanterra development team hosted an exclusive dinner for their top sales representatives!  I was invited to the dinner and had a wonderful time listening to Mark Mandelbaum and Barry Fenton (who is incredibly funny and very witty) unveil the companies new development sites for 2012!

The project I was most interested in learning more about was their conversion of the Sutton Place Hotel at 955 Bay Street!  The latest update is that they’ll be submitting their zoning application very shortly. They plan on making some minor adjustments to the building including the addition of a few floors above and wings on either side of the hotel!  If all goes according to plan, the project should launch towards the summer of 2012! Read the rest of this entry »

According to a rezoning application submitted to the City, Baker Street Bakery (located at 396 Hopewell Ave) may soon be home to townhomes instead of cakes and tarts! The application reads:

The proposed development is comprised of a combination of stack townhouse buildings, arranged in four blocks. A total of 102 dwelling units are proposed for the site and will consist of 67 one bedroom units and 35 two-bedroom. A private driveway is proposed off Hopewell Avenue which will allow access to the parking level. A total of 110 parking spaces are provided for residents and visitors.

Photo credit: Russell Aliaga Magtalas

If approved, the townhomes are a further shift from the mainly industrial area that once occupied the area!  I’ll be following the developments of the application for updates in the coming months.   Read the rest of this entry »

Broadview and Danforth, look out… because some Bold neighbours are moving in!  I was driving through the area the other day when I saw sandwich boards up for Bildcrests (think The Swanwick Lofts church conversion in the Upper Beaches) latest development – Bold Towns.

Not much is currently known about the town-homes but judging by the rendering above, it looks like a collection of possibly 14 units.  The Bold Towns will be built on a vacant Broadview Ave parking lot, on the east side just north of Pretoria Ave.  Here’s what many may recognize the site to look like in the past:

Sitting at approximately 3 stories tall, I like the look the towns will add to the area… after all, anything is much better than what’s above!  The strip of Danforth (at Broadview) has really come to life in the past 5 years with Shoppers Drugmart opening up on the north side and a variety of new restaurants setting up shop in the area.  And of course, let’s not forget the accessibility of the area with the Danforth Subway Station and the on ramp to the DVP less than a block away. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re looking for a home with both turn of the century history and new world drama, the Maclean Estate at 7 Austin Terrace is the perfect fit for you!

Sitting on the quite streets of the Casa Loma neighbourhood, The Maclean house was built in 1910 for Mr. John B. Maclean. Mr. Mclean was the founder of The Financial Post, Chatelaine Magazine and most famously – Maclean’s Magazine! He lived in the home for over 40 years until he passed away in 1950.

Of course, Maclean didn’t hire just anyone to build his Georgian Revival styled dream.  Instead, he commissioned the acclaimed Canadian architect John M. Lyle … and yes, that’s the same John M. Lyle who’s other famous projects include Union Station and the Royal Alexandra Theatre.  How’s that for a home with character!

In the last few years the property has been home less notable stories including a feud with it’s new owner and the neighbourhood on it’s historic merits.  The property made headlines when the owner wanted to tear down the home and build a new 3 storey home of their own.  The residents and City fought hard to preserve this piece of Toronto history and in the end won.

Today, the property is being redeveloped by Renaissance Fine Homes (different owners) with a much stronger commitment to preserving the integrity of 7 Austin Terrace.  Characteristics like a gabled roof, dormer windows, wood cornices and brick chimneys will be restorted to give the home it’s historic look.  Of course modern finishes like a wine cellar, heated floors, and underground parking will also be integreated into the homes.  The towns will range from 2,700 sq.ft. to 3,400 sq.ft. each. Read the rest of this entry »

In an effort to sell off the remaining units at 3018 Yonge St, the developers are offering a purchasers the opportunity to buy with just 5% down!  Buyer’s only need to give $2000 at time of signing the offer with the remaining 5% due in 30 days. The remaining 15% isn’t due until occupancy!

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There’s been a lot of love for Minto’s town house development - Caledonia Towns on the Park! If you’ve driven by the site in the past 6 months chances are you’ve seen a “coming this fall” posted on the hoarding and because of it many have emailed for more info.

I’ve spoken directly with the company, and the latest is that the is “still in the planning and zoning stages”.  From my previous posts, what we do is know is that Minto will be building a total 50 townhome residences comprising of 2 and 3 bedrooms directly across from the park on Caledonia at St. Clair. Steps to shops, restaurants, and public transit. Once a launch date is given, I’ll be sure to post more info on the blog! Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve got a quick little update for those as excited as I am for the Hive Lofts to be built! According to Symmetry Developments: Building permits are in, and they’re awaiting partial permits for shoring/foundation/demolition/excavation. Aiming for a late Jan, early Feb construction start!

Sales are at 80% and thanks to a unit combination, the building will be more boutique than ever… with only 18 suites! There are only 4 units left, ranging in price from only $258,900- $317,900. Read the rest of this entry »