1863 Queen Street E

If claustrophobic high-rises have you feeling down, then perhaps a home by the beach will lift your spirits. Situated at 1863 Queen St E, this building is the final phase of The Beach Condominiums development; extras are modest — gym, party room, meeting room, parking garage — but what it gives up in amenities, it gains in privacy.

The Beach Condominiums 5 is 5-storeys tall and home to 69 units — that’s a far cry from 30 storey condos with 200+ units that can be found in downtown Toronto. One of the biggest draws of this property is the neighbourhood — The Beaches is an eclectic mix of quiet residential streets, lakeside parks, and boutiques, all rolled into one charming neighbourhood.

These Toronto condos for sale are ideal for empty nesters and small families, as The Beaches has a slower pace than many bustling areas in the city, and the community itself is definitely geared towards families and mature individuals.

Condo at 1863 Queen St E are bright and spacious, with suite sizes that range from 558 square feet for a 1 bedroom to 1085 square feet for a 3 bedroom condo. If you can't seem to find one of these units listed on the market, there's always a chance of finding a suite in one of its siblings — The Beach Condominiums I, The Beach Condominiums II, The Beach Condominiums III, and The Beach Condominiums IV.

The Beach Condominiums 5 was built in 2006; units in this building have modern layouts and desirable features like hardwood floors, European-style kitchens with stainless steel appliances, in-suite laundry, and some units have granite countertops. All units have covered terraces or balconies.

Whether you’re in the market for a 1 bedroom or a 3 bedroom condo, these units have great value — The Beaches continues to be one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in the city, so if this isn’t your forever home, then it could serve as a great investment opportunity.

The first thing that comes to mind for most people when they think of The Beaches is — Woodbine Beach. But what is often overlooked in this area, is the diverse boutique shopping that can be found on Queen Street. From your home at 1863 Queen St E you have a vast selection to the east and west, there’s Task for fashion, Book City for classic novels, The Artisans for jewelry, and so many other unique shops.

Mornings can be tough, and nobody should have to venture far for a potent espresso — residents of The Beach Condominiums V only have to cross the street to arrive at Aroma Espresso bar; there’s also Boba Bubble Tea, Starbucks, and more. For a bite on the run you have Pizza Pizza and Brick Street Bakery, and many sit down spots of Queen.

Nature enthusiasts probably won’t spend too much time on Queen Street, because to the south lies Woodbine Beach and Beaches Park; you can rent bicycles and cycle along scenic trails, play volleyball on the beach, swim in an outdoor pool or in the lake itself, or simply enjoy a picnic and feel the sand between your toes.

1863 Queen St E has a walk score of 88 — with nearby grocery stores on Queen and convenient shops in the area, residents can run most errands on foot. Those who rely on TTC service have buses and streetcars on Queen, making it easy to take a trip downtown.

Drivers can reach the nearest highway by heading north on Woodbine Avenue to O’Connor for the Don Valley Parkway.