A Home With a View
A new Yorkville residence brings the best of larger condominium living to a luxury boutique experience. With a unique art program and custom furnishings, the opulent sub-penthouse is its crown jewel.
By Charlotte Bushnell-Boates | Photography by Margaret Mulligan
In the heart of Toronto, a stunning new residence is soon to be unveiled. The sub-penthouse of Yorkville Private Estates is a singular experience, providing something exceptional and rare within Toronto. The nearly 6,000-square-foot residence provides the ease and amenities of a larger luxury home with the discretion of a smaller, boutique residence. It also boasts sweeping views that few can rival within the city, further creating a standout living experience at every turn.
“Where the building is located is simply amazing,” explains award-winning listing agent Deana Feldman. “With the protected airspace surrounding it, it has unobstructed views north, west and south. There are really less than a handful of suites in the entire city that could come close to views like that.”
The turnkey residence has been custom-furnished by renowned Parisian design firm Studio Liaigre, with a highly refined and premium approach. The spacious suite boasts three bedrooms, a living and dining great room for entertaining, a family room, chef’s kitchen, servery and two large terraces. The primary bedroom offers exceptional views as well as two walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms. Two additional bedrooms provide added space for family or guests.
The entire residence has a warm and sumptuous feel. Beyond the exquisite furnishings, the property features exceptional interior finishing details from celebrated Toronto-based design firm Powell & Bonnell, including moulding detailing on the high ceilings, and luxurious, natural materials. “It provides all of the comforts of a condo and is entirely turnkey, with no renovations required, which is highly unusual for a property at this square footage,” Feldman says. “And the location is incredible. Everything is at your fingertips as you walk out the door into the heart of Yorkville.”
"The location is incredible. Everything is at your fingertips as you walk out the door into the heart of Yorkville."
Camrost Felcorp, the developer behind Yorkville Private Estates, opted for a creative and unique approach to conceive a living experience that offers the amenities and benefits that come with a condominium but at a more intimate, private scale. Situated atop a 25-storey condominium building, Yorkville Private Estates’ suites include only 48 units across the top 14 storeys, with a private entrance and lobby distinct from the apartments underneath.
Yet, residents at Yorkville Private Estates still have access to the complete suite of amenities, including valet parking, a 24-hour concierge service, two exclusive elevators, a private gym and golf simulator, and use of an indoor pool and party room. “It’s really a home that was built by Torontonians for Torontonians, yet meets international standards for luxury without leveraging an international luxury brand,” says Christopher Castellano, vice-president of sales and marketing at Camrost Felcorp.
"It’s really a home that was built by Torontonians for Torontonians, yet meets international standards for luxury without leveraging an international luxury brand."
Beyond exquisite furnishings, luxury amenities and world-class design, the sub-penthouse also offers something else strikingly unique within Toronto. The entire suite includes an exceptional art program curated by David Moos, founder of David Moos Art Advisory and formerly curator of modern and contemporary art at the Art Gallery of Ontario. “I saw it as an opportunity to bring important European artists to Toronto. Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac is a leading European gallery, and I selected artists and specific works that I believe define the forefront of contemporary art today,” says Moos, referring to sourcing art that is rarely seen in Toronto.
The suite features major works from renowned artists such as Joseph Beuys, Georg Baselitz, Anselm Kiefer, and Megan Rooney. “The idea was to present work that enhances the sub-penthouse in a thoughtful and aesthetic manner, but to also curate a museum-calibre presentation of works not normally available in Canada,” adds Moos.
This unparalleled sub-penthouse residence is an exercise in excellence across all elements of a property, in a way that’s not only uncommon but also decidedly unique within the Toronto real estate market. From the breathtaking views radiating across the city to the curated art program and furnishings, it’s an ideal Yorkville home in which to experience all that is on offer in Toronto.