55 Prince Arthur Avenue

A great opportunity to get a spacious home in the highly touted Annex neighbourhood. 55 Prince Arthur is a traditional mid rise — this 11-storey building houses 63 downtown Toronto condos and has been a part of the community since 1986.

The exterior of 55 Prince Arthur is reminiscent of older condo design — rectangularly shaped with brown-brick walls and large panelled windows — the inside, however, is modern and bears the sleekness of a hotel. Along with a spacious condo, residents receive access to the building’s reasonable list of amenities: pool, sauna, whirlpool, 24 hour security, concierge, parking garage, and a large rooftop terrace for barbeques.

This building is pet friendly — one pet is permitted per unit without weight restrictions — so your Great Dane is welcome too.

55 Prince Arthur Street is unique, in that it has 2 storey townhouse units on the ground floor, each with a private entrance. The remainder of suites are comprised of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 2 bedroom + den condos. The prices of these Toronto condos for sale vary based on unit size and past renovations, but can be pricey compared to other buildings in the neighbourhood.

You’ll never hear anyone refer to the suites in this building as small — the smallest unit is almost 1600 square feet, the largest is over 4000. In addition to above average size, some of these condos have wood-burning fireplaces and large balconies. Finishes vary from unit to unit but expect hardwood flooring, tall ceilings and floor to ceiling windows.

As an added bonus to those who like to entertain guests — there is guest valet parking and guest suites for extended stays.

With such a convenient location in the Annex — near the edge of Yorkville — residents of 55 Prince Arthur have countless options for shopping, entertainment, dining, and recreation. The neighbourhood is a diverse mix of students, families, young professionals, and everything in between.

For shopping, you are minutes from Bloor Street and a wealth of boutique shops; high-end names like Gucci, Tiffany co., Brooks Brothers, Prada, Coach, and many more. There are also large retail chains like Winners, Roots, Boss, and Gap. You might have a hard time picking a favorite restaurant at this area; everything you could want is conveniently located nearby.

Whether you’re a university student looking for a place to hangout on the weekends, or a couple needing a night away from the kids; there's much to entertain you in your neighbourhood. There is a cineplex on Bloor for movie night, concert halls like Lee’s Palace for catching the latest up and comers, or lively bars like the Madison Avenue Pub, Proof Bar or Figures — a comic book themed bar for drinks and late night dishes. History lovers have the Royal Ontario Museum within walking distance, plus the Gardiner Museum and many choices for unique cultural experiences.

In terms of dining, there’s COBS Bread Bakery for a toasted hot cross bun or HÖM Café for all day breakfast and baked treats; of course, there's also a Tim Hortons or Starbucks nearby as well and plenty of trendy cafes to discover along Bloor. If you’re looking for a great place to eat dinner in the area — you’ll have your pick of some of the best restaurants in Toronto; Evoo and Joso’s for seafood, Buca Osteria & Bar for Italian, and Chabrol for French cuisine.

55 Prince Arthur does not have a dedicated green space on site but there are many within walking distance. From 55 Prince Arthur Avenue, you have Taddle Creek Park just a block to the north, Huron Street Playground to the west, Village of Yorkville Park to the east and some excellent options to the south; go south on Bedford and you will find the Varsity Centre — a complex that is part of the U of T campus, it houses a football stadium and has courts available to the public, along with an outdoor rink for skating in the winter. Go a little further and you’ll arrive in Queen’s Park, where there are walking paths and pristine green grass for picnics..

For your grocery needs there is a Whole Foods on Avenue road, a Metro on Bloor and Pusateri's Fine Foods on Yorkville Avenue.

The Annex is a great area for those looking for convenience and residential living in one place. 55 Prince Arthur Avenue has a Walk Score of 96, making it easy to acquire the essentials. Public transit users have streetcar service on Bloor and many bus stops in the area. There are 3 subway stations close by to choose from at Bay, St. George, and at Museum Station.

Drivers will find this to be a convenient location as well; the Don Valley Parkway can be accessed by heading west on Bloor to the Danforth on-ramp. It's a little farther to the the Gardiner Expressway — head south on University Ave and onto York Street.