17 Dundonald Street

It doesn’t get more refined than the Totem Condos, with its geometric design and black accents. Take a second look at it, and the structure almost resembles a game of Jenga, with offset rectangular portions piled on top of one another. Either way, 17 Dundonald Street is a welcomed break from the swathes of monotonous glass towers that have been cropping up throughout the city in recent years.

Clearly, RAW Design put a great deal of effort into designing the building. Completed in 2017, the 18-storey tower is home to just 115 downtown Toronto condos and a whole lot of amenities. For example, the second floor is home to a bar, lounge, and dining area, as well as a terrace with barbecues. Up on the rooftop, residents have access to another terrace with barbecues and plenty of seating. On top of all this, the building contains a gym as well as a concierge, plus it sits directly on top of an entrance to the Wellesley subway station.

Prospective residents interested in Toronto condos for sale at 17 Dundonald have plenty of choice when it comes to size and layout. While the building isn’t breaking any records for the number of units contained within it, buyers have a choice between studios that start at around 400 square feet, 2 bedroom plus den homes that reach to 900 square feet, and plenty of other options in between.

Ceiling height is yet another factor to keep in mind when shopping around in the building, as some suites contain ceilings that reach up to 10 feet, while some buyers only want to consider units with sizeable terraces. Other variables subject to change throughout the building include the addition of concrete columns in some homes and sliding glass bedroom doors in others.

In terms of features that are constant throughout the building, prospective residents can expect to find, for one, floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows. All of the kitchens and bathrooms are also stylish and contemporary, with stainless steel Energy Star appliances and quartz countertops in the former. Last but not least, pre-finished engineered wood flooring can be found throughout the building — except in the bathrooms where flooring is porcelain, and laundry rooms outfitted with ceramic.

Living in the Church Street Corridor, also known as The Village, is desirable for many reasons. The neighbourhood is filled with tons of independently run businesses, from bars to bookstores and establishments that double as both. The Church Street Corridor is also home to a sizeable LGBTQ population, and as a result, the annual Pride Parade takes place here each summer.

The neighbourhood offers residents access to a number of nearby attractions as well. Riverdale Park and Farm are just to the east, Queen’s Park and the Royal Ontario Museum are to the west, and the Toronto Eaton Centre is due south of the Totem Condos.

As previously mentioned, residents living at 17 Dundonald don’t have to travel far in order to reach the subway. In fact, Wellesley Station is just an elevator ride away. Once inside the station, passengers can ride north and south along the Yonge line, or they can transfer onto the Bloor-Danforth line at Bloor-Yonge Station.

As for those who drive, Bloor Street East offers access to the Don Valley Parkway. Once on this major highway, it’s just a quick drive up to the 401 or down to the Gardiner Expressway.