1246 Yonge Street

At 1246 Yonge Street in the Summerhill neighbourhood – right at Summerhill Avenue, in fact – sits a hybrid structure of sorts. Parts of this contemporary building were converted into Toronto condos in 2003, while the building still contains office spaces that cater to this vibrant part of midtown. Cared for by Peer Property Management, 1246 Yonge’s residences, also known as the Summerhill Gardens Condos, are exceptional living spaces that will satisfy any prospective buyer seeking a home away from the downtown core.

Situated in the upper levels of a 5-storey, multi-use building, a grand entry gives residents of the Summerhill Gardens a sophisticated welcome home. The 2-storey atrium boasts enchanting interior features, including gardens, a fountain, and exposed brick walls.

Residents also enjoy a useful set of amenities. Homeowners in the building have access to a well-equipped exercise room, as well as a rooftop terrace overlooking the Summerhill neighbourhood — views of mature trees, a diverse array of shopping, and bustling businesses guaranteed.

Finally, the Summerhill Gardens Condos’ building is distinguished in its own right. The contemporary structure boasts a creative design, with many private terraces and angled roofs adorned with glass skylights, plus massive windows placed all around the building. Even with this assortment of elements, the design coheres elegantly thanks to 1246 Yonge’s charming red brick exterior.

Home to a seriously intimate community of residents, the building contains only 10 suites, because of this, it's rare to find Toronto condos for sale in this building. And yet these living spaces still range considerably in size, between around 650 and 1,100 square feet, with some even spread out over two storeys. And although a couple of these suites boast access private terraces, every unit features floor-to-ceiling windows — some of which open up to Juliet balconies. Either way, an abundance of natural light and fresh air has no problem finding its way into the homes.

Complementing the bright and airy atmosphere in the Summerhill Gardens Condos, these living spaces are designed with thoughtful layouts. Moreover, when these spaces were converted into residential suites, they were modernized and made quite comfortable thanks to classic fixtures and finishes like hardwood flooring, giving them a warm and welcoming ambience.

While the Summerhill Gardens Condos’ common rooftop terrace looks out toward the CN Tower in the distance, causing some residents to wish to visit downtown Toronto those living in 1246 Yonge can enjoy an active urban lifestyle in their own neighbourhood. In addition to the alluring retail businesses and restaurants in the lower levels of their building, there are many sophisticated boutiques and eateries in Summerhill, along Yonge.

The highlight of the shopping scene in the Summerhill area may very well be be its LCBO, situated inside the North Toronto Station, formerly the city’s main transport hub and currently well-preserved as a heritage structure. There’s no store like the Summerhill LCBO in the city — it sits inside a historic structure, set beneath a copper plated clock tower.

And finally, another highlight of the Summerhill neighbourhood is surely its thriving natural landscape and well-developed public parks. Summerhill Avenue, branching east of Yonge across from the condos, leads to David Balfour Park. Set over a reservoir, the park’s vast grassy fields connect to the Avoca Vale Ravine’s lush network of trails.

When heading out for destinations far from home, residents can get there easily — wherever there may be. After a short walk around the corner from 1246 Yonge, residents can find Summerhill Station at Shaftesbury Avenue. Situated on the Yonge-University-Spadina subway line, trains from Summerhill run north and south throughout the city. This takes riders throughout the downtown core to Union Station, offering a connection to the east-west running Bloor-Danforth Line on the way, just five minutes from Summerhill at Bloor-Yonge Station.

Last but not least, midtown’s many major roadways and side-streets are a treat for those who prefer to drive. They’ll get to know Aylmer Avenue in particular: beginning east of Yonge, and a couple blocks south of the Summerhill Gardens Condos, Aylmer leads to Rosedale Valley Road and then to Bayview Avenue, where drivers can access the Don Valley Parkway.