85 Bloor Street E

Built in 2005, this 20-storey condominium affords residents a comfortable home in the pedestrian-friendly Yonge and Bloor neighbourhood — there are few areas in the city which can boast such a wide array of options for shopping, dining, nightlife and convenience. Where some condo developments have staggering lists of building amenities, 85 Bloor Street E offers convenience focused amenities: gym, sauna, party room, meeting room, rooftop terrace, parking garage, and onsite security guard.

Of course, you won’t need a laundry list of amenities with a condo in this neighbourhood, because Yonge and Bloor provides so much in the way of entertainment and convenience — in fact, you’ll probably prefer to spend as much time as possible immersed in this exciting community.

This building is appealing to a diverse group of people — young professionals, first-time home-buyers, mature couples, and small families — so anybody who is seeking downtown Toronto condos for sale should have 85 Bloor on their list of candidates.

There are 252 Toronto condos in this building, following a variety of different layouts for 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom and 2 bedroom + den condos; suite sizes range from 448 to 1225 square feet.

These condos are well finished — marble and limestone tile in the bathrooms, hardwood of laminate-wood flooring in the living space, and wool carpet in some units for the bedrooms. Units have 9 foot-ceilings, large windows and private balconies. Plus, residents have access to a shared rooftop terrace with barbecue space and breathtaking city views.

As an added touch of class — residents of 85 Bloor are greeted by a uniquely styled circular lobby, equipped with a waterfall.

With a condo at 85 Bloor you have the best of Toronto urban living just outside your front door; the Yonge and Bloor neighbourhood blends shopping, entertainment, dining, and convenience, in one diverse community.

Residents of 85 Bloor Street have the Hudson Bay Centre directly across the street, the Eaton Centre to the south on Yonge, and the prestigious Yorkville shopping experience to the west on Bloor. There are upscale boutiques like Prada, Gucci and coach, or big box stores such as Indigo, Hudson’s Bay and HomeSense — all within walking distance.

Entertainment is the name of the game in this community and you can bet that friends and family will want to use your condo as the launching point for weekend activities. Movie night can be every night, considering that Cineplex Cinemas is only a five minute walk west on Bloor. Concert goers will have plenty of choices thanks to convenient TTC service in the area; it takes less than 15 minutes to reach the Danforth Music Hall, the Phoenix Concert Theatre and the famous Massey Hall — so be sure to keep an eye out for who is playing and where. Culture seekers can view the latest exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum, or sample many of the art galleries in Yorkville.

You can hardly mention entertainment in this area without acknowledging the fantastic nightlife on Yonge — whether you love craft beer, karaoke, live music, packed clubs or quiet pubs, you can find it on Yonge Street. For dining, there are some great restaurants in the immediate area; Ichiriki Japanese restaurant for noodle dishes and sushi, Sunset Grill for breakfast, Blu Ristorante for Italian, plus hundreds more nearby.

And for picking up the essentials; there is a Longo’s across the street, a Rabba Fine Foods on Jarvis, and a Pusateri's Fine Foods for gourmet pickups on Yorkville Avenue. As far as green spaces go, you have one of the best in the city close by — the Rosedale Ravine lands connects to multiple parks in the area with walking trails and Toronto skyline views.

85 Bloor Street East has a flawless Walk Score of 100 — with a grocery store across the street and so many shops in the area, you can easily accomplish your errands by foot.

Those who rely on public transit have streetcar service on Yonge and the Bloor-Yonge subway station is across the street from your building.

For drivers, the closest highway is the Don Valley Parkway, accessible by travelling east on Bloor to the Danforth on-ramp.