1238 Dundas Street E

Looking for a modern condominium in a trendy east end neighborhood like Leslieville & South Riverdale? Then the Taylor Lofts at 1238 Dundas Street East will likely suit your needs. These contemporary homes are ideal for singles, couples, or even small families who want to enjoy all the conveniences and comforts of a new home, while still living in a trendy neighborhood that’s relatively close to the city’s center as well as the lakeshore.

Built in 2016, the Taylor Lofts have a distinct façade of concrete, metal, brick, and horizontally stacked wooden slats. The building is surrounded by private homes and townhouse complexes, with bustling retail spaces just down the street around Carlaw Avenue and Dundas Street East. Plus, exercise lovers will enjoy the state-of-the-art gym available to residents of the building.

The Taylor Lofts stands at 7 storeys, and holds 96 Toronto lofts in total. These suites range in size from around 450 square feet, to about 1800 square feet in the largest, townhome style units. Toronto condos for sale in this building come equipped with 1 or 2 bedrooms, and large terraces or balconies. Some suites even have more than one balcony for residents use, letting them enjoy the sights around the Leslieville and Riverdale neighborhoods, or giving them the option to cook up a barbecue feast from the comforts of their own homes.

1238 Dundas Street features a strong implementation of the soft loft style, as concrete ceilings contrast beautifully with modern engineered hardwood floors, crown moulding on smooth drywall, sleek counters, and frosted glass sliding doors. As well, the 9-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling ceiling windows, and open-concept living spaces make these homes feel bright and cozy, including the smallest of suites.

Kitchens are smart and stylish, with contemporary, tiled backsplashes, polished quartz counters and stainless steel appliances and fixtures. Bathrooms are equally well constructed, with their soaker tubs and standing showers finished in tile. And to top it all off, suites at the Taylor Lofts also feature ensuite laundry.

Leslieville has already undergone its growing pains throughout the last two decades, transforming from a formerly industrial district into an urban oasis of cool shops, hip restaurants and popular bars as well as coffee shops, bakeries, and more.

With so much choice, new residents can take their time when scouting out their favourite spots, some of which are bound to become regulars. There’s also more shopping to do at the nearby Riverdale Shopping Centre or Gerrard Square.

Residents also have a number of options for entertainment around 1238 Dundas East. Nearby are venues like The Rock Oasis for rock-climbing, as well as several Yoga Studios and MMA gyms. For those who aren’t into getting beaten up or tangled up, residents can visit the Alliance Cinemas to catch a movie, or seeing a live concert at The Opera House. There are also several dramatic theaters nearby, with local and small production plays running year-round.

There’s also lots of green-space around the Taylor Lofts. Nearby parks include Jimmie Simpson Park, the Matty Eckler Playground and Recreation Centre, and Greenwood Park, which has baseball diamonds, a pool, a skating rink, and a dog park. Schools in the area include Pape Avenue Junior Public School, Morse Street Junior Public School, and Wilkinson Junior Public School.

Navigating the area around 1238 Dundas East should be a breeze for residents. There are TTC bus stops along Carlaw Avenue, Pape Avenue, and Dundas Street, and both Queen Street East and Gerrard Street East have streetcars that run east and west. As well, Pape Subway Station is about 7 minutes away from the lofts via bus.

Motorists living at 1238 Dundas East can reach the Don Valley Parkway via Dundas Street East, or take Carlaw Avenue south to reach Lake Shore Boulevard.