801 King Street W

Located at 801 King St W, this 12-storey tower is home to 338 downtown Toronto condos — 312 condo-style units and 26 spacious townhouses. Sitting on the corner of King and Niagara, CitySphere has a traditional red-brick exterior, although the building is uniquely shaped to fit its corner location. 801 King Street W provides residents with recreation-focused amenities: exercise room, sauna, rooftop patio with hot tub, tennis court, parking garage and concierge.

The King West neighbourhood is a lively community close to the action of the entertainment district, and King West condos for sale in this building are below the average price per square foot in the area — making CitySphere an ideal choice for first-time homebuyers and young professionals.

CitySphere is home to 312 condos and 26 townhomes — suites are available in 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom, and 2 bedroom + den layouts. Given the age of this building, it is reasonable to expect some variety among units, but all suites have large windows, open-concept layouts, and breakfast bars in kitchens.

Suites at 801 King Street West do not have private balconies; however, the rooftop patio is a shared space and has stunning city views — and a jacuzzi.

King West is one of the most desirable neighbourhoods for young people who are looking to live and work in downtown Toronto. This area is home to a vibrant nightlife, delicious restaurants, trendy cafes, and some fantastic parks; the entertainment district is minutes from King West, placing Toronto’s biggest and best attractions within reach.

From your front door at 801 King St West, you are only a 20 minute walk from the Rogers Centre — forget crowded trains and $20 parking, because with a condo at CitySphere you will likely never drive to a Blue Jays game again, and with so many pubs with great patios on the way, why would you? And if baseball is not your thing, there’s the CN Tower Edge Walk, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Steam Whistle Brewery, and The Waterfront for a scenic walk along the shore.

Nightlife options are plentiful in King West — there are lively brewpubs like Northern Maverick Brewing co. which has a great outdoor patio, Bier Markt King West has a large assortment of beers and upscale comfort food, WVRST for sausages, imported beer and craft ales, SPIN Toronto for beers and ping pong, plus many more.

There are some fantastic restaurants on King Street and the surrounding area; Lee is a stylish place for Asian and French small plates, The Keg Steakhouse is on King and Jacobs and Co. Steakhouse is on Branch, for all of your red meat desires. Seafood lovers will have to check out Rodney’s Oyster Bar, well known as one of the best seafood places in King West. This neighbourhood is also host to great locations for late night eating on weekends — Locals Only, Home of the Brave, Wild Wing, and Masseria are all open late on Friday and Saturday.

If you cannot open your eyes in the morning without a freshly brewed coffee, then you won’t have to venture far; there is Quantum Coffee, Jimmy’s Coffee, Bayleys Brew Bar Smoothie Bar, Tim Hortons and Starbucks — all within walking distance.

For groceries and essential purchases, there is The Kitchen Table and Shoppers Drug Mart on King, and a Loblaws on Queen. For a dose of nature, Stanley Park is only a few blocks west and has ample space to stretch out in the green grass.

CitySphere has a Walk Score of 94, so residents can run most errands in the area without a vehicle or public transit. For those who rely on TTC service, there are streetcars right outside your front door on King, making it easy to connect to subway lines or buses throughout the city.

Drivers have a quick access to the Gardiner Expressway via Spadina Avenue, and Lakeshore via Strachan.