20 Bruyeres Mews

Fort York neighbourhood has undergone a resurgence in recent years due to its incredible location — once overlooked by developers, now this neighbourhood is the site of a condo boom, which should be music to the ears of potential buyers.

Nestled in the historic Fort York neighbourhood near the Garrison Common, The Yards at Fort York is 28 storey building, located at 20 Bruyeres Mews. Built in 2015, this building is a modern glass tower, well suited to the high density area where it’s located.

To go with a great location, this building provides its residents with a wealth of desirable amenities; gym, sauna, yoga studio, party room, media room, games room, meeting room, shared rooftop deck, concierge, and parking garage.

Whether you’re a first time home buyer trying to crack the market, or an empty nester moving on from a detached home — these Fort York condos for sale or rent are a great choice, and go for prices that won’t break the bank.

There are 412 downtown Toronto condos within this tower — which means an abundance of choices for buyers. Units come in a range of layouts and exposures for 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom + den, and 3 bedroom condos. Suite sizes start at 452 square feet and go up to 1550 for the largest units.

All suites are open concept and maximize square footage. Interested buyers can expect hardwood floors, modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances, 10 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and wide private balconies. All units are move in ready, and some contain upgraded features — though it depends on the individual unit itself.

For families or buyers who need a little more space, there are townhouses and penthouse suites — however, you’re going to have to reach a lot deeper into your pockets for one of them.

Another nice aspect for those who love to entertain is that this building provides visitor parking and guest suites; while often overlooked when it comes to amenities, everyone has that one friend who breezes into town and crashes on their couch, but with a condo at 20 Bruyeres Mews, your coach won’t need to double as a bed.

Once the site of an 1813 battle against the United States, where British forces repelled Americans from Canadian shores — just don’t tell that to any Americans, because that invasion would definitely go differently today — Fort York is now just a neighbourhood with history. As a neighbourhood, Fort York wasn’t always desirable but now that so many developers are flocking to the area in a monkey see monkey do situation, it’s suddenly all the rage.

From the front doors at 20 Bruyeres Mews, there are dining options in every direction — for places close to home, there’s Tim Hortons, Subway, Starbucks, Fort York Pizzeria, Roses New York, Roywoods, and Sansotei Ramen CityPlace. Should you desire more diverse restaurants, a short trip north on Bathurst will have you on King Street where you’ll find a staggering number of eateries.

Nature lovers can enjoy a scenic walk through Garrison Common, or parks in the The Waterfront neighbourhood where you’ll find the Martin Goodman Trail; extending for kilometres along the shore front, the Martin Goodman Trail connects to lakeside parks and opens up a wealth of recreation activities. However, working up a sweat isn’t required to enjoy these parks, and a relaxing picnic might be more fun.

Entertainment will never be an issue with the Entertainment District so close by; there’s the Rogers Centre for Jays Games, the CN Tower for the EdgeWalk, and Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada for ogling deep sea oddities. As well, there are cozy pubs, live music venues, dance clubs, and more restaurants than you could name without taking a breath — don’t try it.

20 Bruyeres Mews grants its residents with a pedestrian friendly location — 89 Walk Score — making it easy to accomplish errands the greener way; for grocery runs, Harbour Greens Farms, The Kitchen Table, and Sobeys Urban Fresh Spadina, are all close-by.

Public transit riders have buses and streetcars on Bathurst and Fleet Street, and route 121 on Fort York Blvd will take you to Union Station for subway service and GO Transit. One incredible travel bonus for this location, is that Billy Bishop Airport is nearby, so depending on where you’re going, you won’t have to make your way to Pearson.

Car owners — you’re not forgotten — can reach the nearest highway by heading west on Lake Shore Blvd for the Gardiner Expressway.