86 Gloucester Street

If modern condos make you feel like the walls are closing in, then you’ll want to consider a spacious suite at 86 Gloucester. Located at 86 Gloucester Street, this 13-storey building houses 106 units, in the desirable LGBTQ+ Village neighbourhood.

In addition to generous floor plans, 86 Gloucester provides residents with a wealth of relaxing amenities: outdoor pool with seating areas, exercise room, sauna, large garden area, party room, wifi library, squash court, and rooftop deck.

One of the biggest draws of this building is affordability; units have great value and are well below the average price per square foot of downtown Toronto condos for sale in the area; If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to break into the Toronto condo market, then 86 Gloucester should be on your list of contenders.

Built in 1978, 86 Gloucester offers units which are far larger than those found in modern buildings. All suites are based on 2 bedroom floor plans, sizes range from 737 square feet to 1300 for the largest 2 bedroom units. One unique aspect of this property, is that it has townhouses on the ground level with private yards; for those who are looking for a little more space.

Prospective buyers should expect to find some variation in features between units — as is often the case with older buildings. All units have high ceilings and private balconies, and most suites have hardwood floors, and updated kitchens with modern appliances. There are laundry hookups in every unit and also coin operated laundry on-site.

With spacious suites and incredible amenities in the Church Street Corridor — this building is an excellent investment opportunity, and putting your own personal touch on one of these units could really pay off down the road.

The Village, also known as The Church Street Corridor, is renowned for its inclusive environment — occupying a prominent place in the LGBTQ+ community — this area is comprised of people of all backgrounds and experiences, and is host to cozy cafes, fantastic restaurants and cultural attractions. And If you’re craving a picnic on a sunny afternoon you can stroll to Barbara Hall Park, just a few blocks south.

If you’re one of those people who can’t get going until you’ve had a potent espresso, then this is the location for you. Step out your front door and you’re minutes away from Church Street Espresso, Piedmont Coffee Bar, Coffee To Clients, and Rooster Coffee House Jarvis Street. Of course, you also have the usual suspects nearby — Tim Hortons and Starbucks.

For dining options in the area, there’s Smith on Church Street for French cuisine in a chic setting, Sansotei Ramen on Yonge for Japanese, Hero Certified Burgers for a jaw-stretching cheeseburger, and spice-lovers have Ethiopian House on Irwin. If you want to pair your meal with a drink; check out The Wickson Social on St. Joseph or Gabby's on Sherbourne.

Fans of the performing arts can catch a show at CAA Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Music fans have nearby bars for local acts, and the famed Massey Hall to see the latest up and coming bands; for huge bands, it’s only a short walk to Wellesley Station for trips to Scotiabank Arena. And for a night on the town, there’s a vast selections of pubs and clubs on Yonge and Church.

86 Gloucester has a Walk Score of 98 — as a resident of this building, you should be able to accomplish most errands on foot; there’s a Hasty Market on the corner of Church Street for small pickups, and a Rabba Fine Foods on Jarvis for large grocery runs.

Public Transit users will have no trouble navigating the area; there are north and southbound buses on Jarvis, east and westbound buses on Wellesley, and it’s just a short walk to Wellesley Station for the Yonge-University subway line.

Drivers can avoid most city traffic by heading south on Jarvis for the Gardiner Expressway, and north on Jarvis to Bloor and then east for the Danforth on-ramp.