38 Avoca Avenue

The Avoca Vale Condos at 38 Avoca Ave offers a serene escape for its residents: it overlooks the rich natural landscapes of the Vale of Avoca ravine from a quiet tree-lined residential street off of St. Clair East. Needless to say, the building is well located in a charming part of midtown Toronto. As a result, Toronto condos for sale in this building, developed by Barclay Grayson, are highly sought-after by many prospective buyers.

Completed in 1998, Burka Architects created the design for 38 Avoca Ave, which presides over a prominent corner where Avoca meets St. Clair. As such, tucked behind some mature trees and carefully groomed gardens, the 16-story tower is an aesthetic treat for those traveling over the St. Clair Viaduct to the east.

And for residents actually planning to enter the building, a grand welcome awaits at 38 Avoca Ave. The modern edifice showcases a myriad of deep, rectangular balconies throughout most of the building, but the design really shines on its north face along St. Clair East: here, two similarly squared-off window bays stretch from the ground to the rooftop, brilliantly framing a chic series of circular balconies in the centre.

However, the architectural feature residents will likely love most is the entrance along Avoca Avenue. Before the rounded driveway leads down to ample underground parking, it passes a charming glass awning. Inside, residents enter into a sophisticated two-storey lobby cared for by a 24-hour concierge service.

Additionally, residents have access to a party room, fitness facilities, a meeting room, and a courtyard that contains a gazebo, as well a common library — offering multiple peaceful retreats for anyone living in the building.

The 122 Toronto condos in this building are carefully designed with the comfort of residents in mind. Ranging in size from around 650 to 1,650 square feet, and consisting of one- and two-bedroom floor plans, these living spaces also happen to feature 9-foot high ceilings. Plus, they extend out onto spacious private balconies, making for captivating views of the lush natural landscapes that surround the building.

Although many residents have customized suites over the years, there are some luxurious fixtures and finishes that were too permanent (and too good) to do away with. This includes gas fireplaces, as well as some unique “greenhouse” style breakfast rooms, which brings a bright, airy atmosphere into the suites.

While the greenhouse breakfast rooms allow residents to cultivate thriving plant life within their homes, residents who don’t garden need not go far to enjoy nature. At the south end of their street along Rosehill Avenue, the David A. Balfour Park’s vast grassy fields connect to many trails that guide walkers through the Avoca Vale ravine.

Those living in 38 Avoca Ave can also find a plethora of shops and eateries in the Yonge and St. Clair neighbourhood. Around the intersection of Yonge and St. Clair is many major stores and popular restaurants can be found. Whether residents are looking for quick bites at casual chains or a fine dining experience at a local, chef-run spot, the options are nearly endless.

Getting around the city is easy for those living at 38 Avoca Ave. Drivers enjoy the faster pace of the traffic in the area, especially compared to the congested roads in the downtown core. If one need to venture further, drivers can access a highway quickly: an onramp to the Don Valley Parkway can be reached by travelling south on Bayview Avenue, the second major road east of the Avoca Vale Condos, after Mount Pleasant Road.

And 38 Avoca is also well located for those who prefer traveling via public transit. After a short walk west down St. Clair, and just after the Deer Park Public Library across the street at Alvin Avenue, one will find St. Clair Station. Trains from here run north and south on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line, while a connection to the east-west moving Bloor-Danforth line can be made at Bloor-Yonge Station. The latter is only five minutes away, and is located at the northern edge of the downtown core.