181 Davenport Road

The condos at 181 Davenport Road were developed by Mizrahi Khalili, who ensured they would be magnificent and upscale enough to fit in seamlessly in the posh Yorkville neighbourhood. Completed in 2016, and simply named the 181 Davenport Condos, these condominiums were predestined for elegance — the site was formerly home to an interior design showroom.

Standing at 12-storeys, One8One Davenport classic architecture was designed by Page + Steele / IBI Group Architects. Following the curve of the Davenport Road, the condos rounded structure almost resembles a rounded colosseum. Divided into two sections that are divided by a long terrace, the architecture showcases an array of grand windows alongside deep private balconies with modish black metal balustrades. Up top, 181 Davenport features a glass volume that comprises the building’s newest addition.

Unsurprisingly for such a fashionable building in a sought-after neighbourhood, the building contains a generous set of amenities. In addition to a valet service and a 24-hour concierge, residents can work out in a fully-equipped exercise room or relax on the building’s serene garden patio. And to top it all off, hosts can entertain friends and family in the building’s private cinema or party room, before sending them off to sleep in one of the guest suites.

181 Davenport Road contains 110 downtown Toronto condos, meaning plenty of choice for prospective buyers seeking Yorkville condos for sale. The units range in size from approximately 750 to 2,000 square feet, and consist of one bedroom and two bedroom floor plans. Many of the homes also include considerate family-oriented additions such as large dens or libraries, as well as private balconies or terraces.

Moreover, the traditional interior design found within the suites resonates with the classical charm. Keeping in line with the contemporary aesthetic of the building’s upper levels, though, 181 Davenport Road is outfitted with a considerable number of sustainable elements, such as energy efficient furnaces, air-conditioning, and kitchen appliances.

Set on the end of the tree-lined Hazelton Avenue, the surrounding neighbourhood is a peaceful place to live. Still, those residents are always just a short walk front a bustling urban scene: Hazelton leads pedestrians toward the myriad of designer boutiques, eclectic restaurants, and posh pubs that inhabit Yorkville.

When residents need a really relaxing retreat — beyond the gardens of their own building — Hillsboro Avenue leads to the lush natural landscapes of Ramsden Park. Part of the Rosedale Ravine, with trails leading deep into the Don Valley, the magnificent trees in Ramsden Park provides just enough privacy and shade — from only few blocks north of the downtown core.

The building is enviably located for those who commute around the city and beyond by car. Davenport is a wide, winding roadway that extends west across the city; alternatively, the same street becomes Church just to the east, before leading drivers south toward the city centre. Best of all, drivers can access the Don Valley Parkway in less than ten minutes (when traffic cooperates) by using Bayview Avenue via Belmont Street.

And yet even without a car, it’s easy for residents to venture throughout the city. The TTC’s Rosedale Station sits to the east of the nearby Ramsden Park, at Yonge Street and Crescent Road. Situated on the north-south running Yonge-University-Spadina line, and just one stop north of a connection to the Bloor-Danforth line, Rosedale Station is convenient for those living at One8One Davenport — especially considering it’s only about a five-minute walk from home.