Move over Blair Which Project…The Hive Lofts (by Symmetry Developments) is quickly becoming one of the most talked about projects this year with almost zero marketing! Aside from a facebook fanpage here, and the odd tweet there, the developer has stayed away from the typical marketing campaigns we usually see.  Instead, they’ve focused their time (and money) on creating a very practical and well throughout place to live.

The initial renderings caught the attention of many in the online Real Estate community. For weeks it was those few pics that had everyone “buzzing” with interest… For this post I wanted to look deeper into the inter-workings of The Hive and show aside that hasn’t yet been seen; the features and finishes!

At only 5 levels and 20 units The Hive automatically separates itself from others in the City.  There’s no fancy amenities…well actually there’s none at all, and that isn’t a bad thing!  The lack of amenities means residents won’t have to pay for common spaces they may never use.  Instead the architecture and layouts are the biggest draw to the project (as more projects should be). All the floorplans are very square in shape leaving no wasted space!  The majority of units have large terraces or balconies AND a natural gas hook up for a BBQ…and on the topic of cooking, the kitchen features a large gas range. The dishwasher is integrated with the cabinetry and adds a touch of elegance to the kitchen while giving it a minimalistic look.

To memory, it’s probably the only condo I’ve seen offering a walk-in closest for a one bedroom layout, typically this luxury is only available for larger suites.  The units on the first two floors have 9 foot exposed concrete ceilings with the 4th.5th and 6th level having 10!  The bathrooms feature a full width mirror and a rain style shower head as a standard finish! Purchasers can choose from two very generous “standard choices” or pay to upgrade to an even higher quality.  Click on the thumbnails below to get an exclusive look inside the sales centre!

The Hive will feature an interesting way of parking your car!  Residents won’t have to worry about winding down several levels to get to their car.  Instead a stacker system will be used.  Owners simply pull into their designated spot on the main level, exit the vehicle and the stacker system takes care of the rest.  As parking in Toronto is quickly becomes more of a premium, I anticipate more condos going this route!

It’s exciting to see this level of architecture coming to the City and I look forward to covering the latest at The Hive.  Feel free to call or email if you’d like more info… I’d love to help!