1159 Birchmount Road

1159 Birchmount Condos is a low-rise boutique residence standing 4 storeys tall in the Dorset Park neighbourhood. The building features a classic brick façade, and a rectangular frame that blends seamlessly into its residential locale.

This paired down residence doesn’t dazzle with a laundry list of amenities; there’s a party room, parking, and visitor parking available. Condo fees cover all utilities, and price per square foot is extremely low compared to both neighbourhood values and price per square foot for condos in downtown Toronto.

These Scarborough condos are a great fit for investors, first-time buyers, and families who are seeking room to grow.

1159 Birchmount Rd is a boutique residence by any standard, home to just 18 suites. Unless previously renovated, all units follow apartment-like layouts with separate kitchens and living rooms. Homes range in size from 539 square feet up to 1299 square feet — and units come in 1 and 2 bedroom layouts.

Prospective buyers should note that this property could be best-suited to investors, and the majority of past listings have featured dated finishes. Buyers can expect parquet flooring and kitchens with wide cabinets and full-sized appliances. Bedrooms are reasonably sized and principal bedrooms include a walk-in closet.

All units have private covered balconies and there’s a small green space on site — though just enough to take the dog outside.

Dorset Park is a family neighbourhood in the Scarborough area, banded to the north by the 401 and divided down the middle by Kennedy Rd. Residents of 1159 Birchmount Rd have a quiet location, just minutes from the Gatineau Hydro Corridor Trail — an excellent trail for an afternoon stroll. McGregor Park is just a 15 minute walk from the building, and this green space is equipped with a sports complex, a library, and an outdoor pool.

These condos are somewhat tucked away from businesses in the area, though residents can walk to Lawrence Ave E for a small selection of restaurants; there’s Wong's Asian Cuisine, Spice Is Rite, and Scarborough Pizza Kabob. Coffee In is a popular café for locals, and creatures of habit can go East on Lawrence Ave E for the nearest Tim Hortons. Additional restaurants can be found to the west on Lawrence Ave East.

A large commercial area is situated to the north of Lawrence Ave E — specialty shops and home supplies — and Golden Mile to the south hosts a number of clothing boutiques like Gap Factory and big box retailers such as Best Buy and The Shoe Company.

1159 Birchmount Condos is geared towards car owners. The area isn’t particularly walkable and though the nearest grocery stores and pharmacies are within a 15 minute walk, it may be too far for many residents to carry grocery bags.

Dorset Park isn’t known for stellar public transit; however, condo residents have bus routes on Birchmount Rd and there are connecting routes for travel to Lawrence East Station or Kennedy Station and Kennedy GO.

Driving is the easiest way to navigate the area. For travel to the downtown core, residents can go west on Lawrence Ave E for the Don Valley Parkway.