2130 Weston Road

The yellow brick and corrugated concrete façade at 2130 Weston Road is a far cry from the contemporary, glass-clad towers going up all over the city in recent years. For some condo seekers, however, that’s part of the allure.

Those looking for a veritable vintage condo have come to the right place, with the 14-storey tower dating back to 1978. Weston Gate also contains just 75 Toronto condos, making it a great spot for anyone in search of a more intimate building.

And while there isn’t a lengthy list of amenities on offer at 2130 Weston Rd, residents nonetheless have access to the basics: there’s a gym and sauna, plus underground parking with visitor spots and a car wash station.

There’s yet another aspect of 2130 Weston Rd that reflects its older age: the suite sizes. Homes at Weston Gate start at nearly 1,000 square feet and reach to 1,450 square feet at their largest.

Toronto condos for sale in the building contain either two or three bedrooms, and some boast separate, eat-in kitchens. And thanks to large, bright windows, the homes at 2130 Weston Rd feel warm and welcoming regardless of their size or how they’re decorated.

Weston Gate is situated in a particularly green part of Weston, a small neighbourhood in the York Crosstown area. The building backs onto Cruickshank Park, which sits along the eastern shore of the Humber River. Adventurous types can use the Humber Recreational Trail to walk or cycle down to Lake Ontario, while those more interested in golfing might want to consider getting themselves a membership to the Weston Golf and Country Club.

Weston’s commercial centre lies — unsurprisingly — along Weston Road. Here, residents can find restaurants, specialty shops, grocery stores, and cafés, while there are even more offerings to be found on Lawrence. During the warmer months, locals can also do their shopping at the Weston Farmer’s Market on Saturdays, which also happens to be one of the longest running markets in the city.

Whether commuting into the downtown core or exploring other areas of Toronto on weekends, residents living at 2130 Weston Rd have no trouble traversing the city. The city centre takes just 30 minutes to reach thanks to the GO and UP trains that carry passengers between Weston and Union Stations.

Residents can also reach the subway with ease, with the 52 Lawrence West bus transporting passengers to Lawrence West Station in about 35 minutes; then there’s the 89 Weston bus, which allows residents to reach Keele Station on Bloor-Danforth line in around the same time.

As for drivers living in the building, it certainly comes in handy having the 401 so close at hand. This major east-west highway can be used to reach various neighbourhoods in North York, Mississauga, and Scarborough, as well as other cities altogether. Those heading toward the downtown core can also start their journeys on the 401, as this highway connects to fast-paced, southbound routes like the 427, the Allen Expressway, and the Don Valley Parkway.