80-90 Orchid Place Drive & 1070 Progress Avenue

Follow the yellow brick…façade? That may not be the original phrase, but it might be what prospective residents have in mind before they sign a lease at the Orchid Place Condos. Constructed in 2017, the yellow brick-clad townhome complex at 80 Orchid Place and 90 Orchid Place contains 105 Toronto townhouses and cheerful landscaped walkways that lead between them.

Although residents living at 80 Orchid Place Dr don’t have access to amenities like a pool or a gym, the lack of communal facilities is yet another factor that makes these homes feel more like traditional houses than condos.

With suites that range from 500 to 1,000 square feet, and contain 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus a den, 2 bedrooms, or 2 bedroom plus a den, numerous types of buyers can find what they’re looking for at 80 Orchid Place Drive and 90 Orchid Place Drive.

Regardless of the size of one’s home, all of the Toronto condos for sale in the complex are bright and welcoming thanks to open concept living spaces and large windows. Plus, residents also benefit from having access to private outdoor space, in the form of rooftop terraces, Juliet balconies, or ground-level patios.

Nestled in Scarborough, Malvern & White Haven is one of those neighbourhoods that feels decidedly suburban, regardless of how close it is to the city centre. And while charming residential culs de sac and strip malls filled with big-box stores are the defining features here, a number of enormous parks are also within close reach.

Residents hoping to spend the day outside can visit the massive Morningside Park, or they play a round of golf at Cedar Brae Golf Club or the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Then there’s the L’Amoreaux Sports Complex, which contains tennis courts, bicycle trails, baseball diamonds, multipurpose fields, and even a water park. Best of all, Rosebank Park is just one block away from 80 Orchid Place Dr, a park that also happens to be home to a Toronto Public Library branch and the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.

When the time comes to shop, redecorate, or get one’s hands dirty in a DIY project, residents can head to any of the big-box stores in Malvern and White Haven. A Winners and a Canadian Tire can be found near McCowan Road, and there’s a Home Depot, Lee Valley, LCBO, Staples at Sheppard and Morningside, as well as a Cineplex.

In terms of areas outside the downtown core, Scarborough is one of the most convenient spots for those who prefer not to drive. And while 80 Orchid Place isn’t situated within walking distance of a subway station, the TTC’s extensive bus network helps residents get around the area with ease.

For one, there’s Scarborough Centre Station nearby, which is accessible via the 134 Scarborough Centre bus. Passengers can also use the 102 bus and 902 Express bus to reach Warden Station on the Bloor-Danforth subway line. There’s also always the option to use the GO Train to reach the city centre: the Agincourt GO Station takes 15 minutes to reach by bus or 10 via car, and it’s just a 25-minute ride down to Union Station from there.