1048 Broadview Avenue

Rising to 24 storeys at 1048 Broadview Ave in the East York area, Minto Skyy is a luxurious residence, completed in 2010 by Minto Group Inc. With its location beside the Don River, Minto Skyy is tucked away without being far away — ideal for buyers who value peace and quiet, but still want to be near the action.

This building offers some relaxing amenities to make residents feels at ease when at home; fitness centre, yoga studio, sauna, party room, media room, meeting room, concierge, security guard, and parking garage.

While not listed as an amenity, the availability of nature might be one of the best perks of living in this building. Todmorden Mills Park and the Don River are just steps to the west, where residents can enjoy riverside walking trails with scenic nature views. And if you follow the Lower Don River Trail to the north or south, you’ll find several expansive green spaces — many of which have sports complexes and playgrounds.

There are 198 luxury condos in Minto Skyy, all luxuriously finished with rich wide plank hardwood floors, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. All units are open concept, with floor to ceiling windows, tall ceilings, large bedrooms, and private balconies.

Suites are available in a variety of layouts and exposures, for 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom + den, and 3 bedroom condos; suite sizes range from 466 square feet to an astounding 2780 for the largest 3 bedroom units.

Minto Skyy is a great choice for any kind of buyer — professionals, couples, families, and empty nesters — but because of the cost of these Toronto condos for sale, first time buyers may want to steer clear.

Broadview North is located just north of Danforth Ave along the eastern banks of the Don River. Residents of this building enjoy a slower pace on-site, but with only a few minutes of walking, can be immersed in dining and nightlife options.

Entertainment is always a chief concern for any buyer, and fortunately, residents of Minto Skyy have a nice selection; music fans can catch the latest up and comers at the Danforth Music Hall, or check out artistic performances at The Social Capital. The Old Nick, Black Swan Tavern, and Sidebar are great local watering holes, and if you head east on Danforth, you have many more cozy pubs to enjoy.

If you’re looking for entertainment of a more family friendly variety, then you have Evergreen Brick Works for farmers market and events, Monarch Park is just south on Danforth and has a large sports complex. And if you head west on Danforth, you’ll arrive in Yorkville for high-end shopping, movie theatres, museums, and countless athletic clubs.

For dining out, you have fast food chains like McDonald’s, A&W, Pizza Pizza, and Subway. If you’re looking for a dine in experience, there’s Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse Rodizio for all you can eat, Tapas at Embrujo for Spanish, Mambo Lounge for Cuban, Factory Girl for artisan pizzas, 7Numbers for Italian, and many others.

1048 Broadview Ave has a 77 Walk Score — quite impressive for a property that’s removed from busy streets. Residents of this building can run most errands on foot, but may require a vehicle or public transit to get everything done; there’s a Loblaws down the road on Broadview, so grocery pickups can be accomplished with ease.

Those who rely on public transit to get from point A to B have an excellent location; there are north and southbound buses on Broadview, and east and westbound buses on Danforth Ave. For travel to downtown Toronto, Broadview Station is less than a 10 minute walk for subway lines.

Car owners who commute are bound to be pleased, it’s only a 3 minute drive to Danforth Ave and the nearest on-ramp for the Don Valley Parkway. Once there, you can head north for the 401 or south for the Gardiner Expressway.