20 SCRIVENER SQUARE, NO. 815, TORONTO
ASKING PRICE $625,000
SELLING PRICE $625,000
TAXES $3,663 (2013)
DAYS ON THE MARKET Two
LISTING AGENT Christopher Bibby, Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc.
The Action: In an average year, about a dozen units are posted for sale at Thornwood One, but only a couple are smaller models such as this two-bedroom residence. Nearly 20 shoppers took a spin inside and two negotiated with the seller to produce an acceptable offer.
What They Got: This 815-square-foot unit is a modern, open-concept space with a kitchen island and built-in appliances along one wall by the entrance and an entertainment area along a wall of windows and sliding glass door to a south-facing balcony.
Hardwood floors run throughout, including a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and semi-ensuite bathroom.
A parking spot and a locker come with the unit that owes monthly fees of $551 for water and heating, 24-hour concierge, valet parking, gym, party room and rooftop terrace.
The Agent's Take: "The turnover in this building is quite low, so there are always buyers waiting in queue for small spaces typically under $1-million since there are a lot of larger units in the building," agent Christopher Bibby said.
"This one was facing south into a courtyard where there's landscaping and a fountain, so it's the quieter side of the building."
The more than decade-old mid-rise is also a popular destination. "There are no other buildings in the area, so if you want to be at Yonge/Summerhill/Rosedale, this is your only option," Mr. Bibby said.
"The building backs onto a park with a path going down into the ravine, so … you still have the tranquillity of living in a neighbourhood, but all the conveniences of being two blocks away from the subway, shops that have undergone major renovations in the last few years, restaurants, cafes and grocery stores."
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