707 Dovercourt Road

The 707 Lofts, aptly located at 707 Dovercourt Road, is situated in a quieter section of Toronto’s Dufferin Grove neighbourhood, adjacent to bustling Bloor Street West. Here, residents have access to all the popular hot-spots west end Toronto is known for, while enjoying the luxuries of privacy and comfort that all homeowners desire.

Built in 2014, this low-rise condominium has a modern façade of glass, red brick and metal, blending nicely with both the contemporary and the historic architecture of the neighborhood. The 707 Lofts have a unique, gallery-inspired lobby, with plenty of elevators to service all the units quickly, especially handy during peak hours.

Amenities include shared barbecues, a party room, conference room, and parking for visitors. But with such a vibrant neighborhood just down the street, residents living at 707 Dovercourt will find plenty of excuses to get out of the house.

Standing at a humble 5 storeys tall, the boutique residence holds 77 Toronto lofts, which range in size from around 400 to approximately 950 square feet. Though on the smaller side, Toronto condos for sale here are highly customizable thanks to their open-concept layouts, perfect for putting on the finishing touches that truly make a home your own.

These suites emulate the popular soft-loft style, combining modern aesthetics like laminate wood floors with rustic details such as exposed concrete ceilings. With floor-to-ceiling windows and 9-foot ceilings, units feel spacious and bright. These homes range from studios to one or two bedroom units, and some of 707 Dovercourt’s more luxurious suites also have their own private balconies.

Kitchens in these suites are perfectly designed for hosting or cooking, complete with modern stainless steel appliances, plus islands or bars made of polished stone. Bathrooms at the 707 Lofts are equally tasteful, finished with ceramic tiles on the walls and porcelain tiling on the floors, as well as stone countertops. Bathrooms also feature large soaker tubs, while suites have their own washer and dryer units as well.

With more condos popping up every year in Toronto, prospective buyers are welcome to be pickier about finding a home that’s close to plenty of great places to eat, drink or shop, while not being too secluded or swamped by congestion or traffic. Luckily, the 707 Lofts are in a prime location, close to major streets like Bloor West, Ossington, Dufferin, and College.

Between these streets, there are plenty of hip bars, cafes, restaurants, and venues residents can visit. There’s no shortage of shopping in the area as well, with Dufferin Mall close by, just to the west. Of course, Palmerston | Little Italy also has plenty of small and large grocery stores for those who prefer to cook for themselves, in addition to all the necessary errand-running locations like banks, hardware stores and pharmacies.

For entertainment, residents can catch a film at the Royal Theatre, visit the Dovercourt House for either dance classes or a performance, or have a few chuckles at the popular Comedy Bar. There are also plenty of gyms nearby for boxing, cross-fit, or yoga fanatics.

Several great parks happen to surround the building, including Dufferin Grove, known for its weekly farmers markets, Dovercourt Park, or Christie Pits. A number of schools also service the area, such as Central Toronto Academy, Orchard Montessori School, and Dewson Street Junior Public School.

Moving around town is no sweat for residents. Numerous TTC routes can be taken along Bloor, Dufferin or Ossington, whether by streetcar or bus. Best of all, the closest subway station, Ossington Station, is only a 4-minute walk away from 707 Dovercourt Road.

For drivers living at the 707 Lofts, the nearest highway is the Gardiner Expressway, which is accessible in no time via Jameson Avenue.