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$5 million condo hunt.
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SpadinaBus
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I am not sure that amenities, property managment and maintenance fees are really that important for those who have the wealth to purchase a $5M condo.
Likely location, unit configuration and view will be what is most important.
If I was looking and won the LotoMax last week, I would buying in the Yorkville area without a doubt. A $5M purchase anywhere else is just plain silly for a condo.
Now if it was $1-2M, then King West all the way!
Likely location, unit configuration and view will be what is most important.
If I was looking and won the LotoMax last week, I would buying in the Yorkville area without a doubt. A $5M purchase anywhere else is just plain silly for a condo.
Now if it was $1-2M, then King West all the way!
carturo15
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If I had up to $5 million, I would buy this pre-construction project at 500 Wellington. I personally love the location, close to everything, King West is becoming a very nice area. Only 17 suites in the building, very intimate and outstanding finishes, private elevator access,http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=8680750
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kettal
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I'll take Penthouse 602 at Cube Lofts at College & Ossington. 2 bedrooms, den, library, rooftop terrace, and all the benefits of a penthouse without the elevator problems that come with a skyscraper.
waterloowarrior
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For height... maybe an Aura sub-penthouse (fl 72-74).. this one was/is selling for $3.36 mil
http://www.collegeparkcondos.com/pdf/penthouse_floorplans/suite2u.pdf
http://www.collegeparkcondos.com/pdf/penthouse_floorplans/suite2u.pdf
luxome
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scarberiankhatru
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It'd be interesting to make a list of the [however many choices can be included in a forum poll] most expensive condos and have people vote for the best deal, the worst deal, the tackiest, the swankiest, the what-were-they-thinking?, etc.
dt_toronto_geek
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Easy!
I'd combine PH units 4601 & 4602 at Casa. I'd re-design the plan with bedrooms, a workout room, den, laundry room and a soundproofed movie room in the south-east area (currently #4601). In the south-west area (currently #4602), a large, functional kitchen with breakfast area, dining room and living area. I'd choose Casa for several reasons, it's at the top of my list for favorate condo high-rises in Toronto, with good amenities and great location. I've lived in this neighbourhood for over 25 years and I love it plus I really like this section of Charles East including the wonderful chain of parkettes right next door. I can't see anything going up nearby to block views from this level and speaking of views could city and lake views get any better than from here? I also love the roof deck feature, I'd have a hot tub up there and I'd work with the developer so that we could work toward a green roof with as much green space as possible.
I would live happily ever after...
I'd combine PH units 4601 & 4602 at Casa. I'd re-design the plan with bedrooms, a workout room, den, laundry room and a soundproofed movie room in the south-east area (currently #4601). In the south-west area (currently #4602), a large, functional kitchen with breakfast area, dining room and living area. I'd choose Casa for several reasons, it's at the top of my list for favorate condo high-rises in Toronto, with good amenities and great location. I've lived in this neighbourhood for over 25 years and I love it plus I really like this section of Charles East including the wonderful chain of parkettes right next door. I can't see anything going up nearby to block views from this level and speaking of views could city and lake views get any better than from here? I also love the roof deck feature, I'd have a hot tub up there and I'd work with the developer so that we could work toward a green roof with as much green space as possible.
I would live happily ever after...
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Johnzz
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I second Aura.
Good location, stunning views and reasonably priced for what you're getting (same finishes as Four Seasons but 40% more space for same price). Once built, Aura will be viewed as a landmark building (I think it’s underappreciated at the moment). I'm also optimistic they’ll announce 10 extra floors next year (up to 85 floors).
I would, however, combine two of these PH's to get roughly 5,000 sqft.
Best bang for your buck IMO.
rbt
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Hmm.. I would first hire the services of a structural engineer.
I would buy a south-west facing penthouse unit at 633 Bay Street and see if I could buy the portion of rooftop terrace directly above it for couple million. There are some portions (like next to the stair-well) which are more private and less used than others.
The structural engineer is to determine if we can punch a whole through the roof for a stairway; and add a glassed in atrium/greenhouse with an infinity design tropical fishtank near the west wall (roughly 3000 gallons -- very heavy but possibly doable).
In the event the roof isn't structural at all, I would probably also try to increase the height of the unit to a 10 foot ceiling.
The unit itself is only about $500k. The structural changes and buying the public space would pretty easily eat up the rest.
By the way, do we get another $5M in cash in the bank to cover the maintenance fees and taxes? If those come out of pocket then I will probably just spend the next 30 years living out of decent hotel rooms in various parts of the world instead.
I would buy a south-west facing penthouse unit at 633 Bay Street and see if I could buy the portion of rooftop terrace directly above it for couple million. There are some portions (like next to the stair-well) which are more private and less used than others.
The structural engineer is to determine if we can punch a whole through the roof for a stairway; and add a glassed in atrium/greenhouse with an infinity design tropical fishtank near the west wall (roughly 3000 gallons -- very heavy but possibly doable).
In the event the roof isn't structural at all, I would probably also try to increase the height of the unit to a 10 foot ceiling.
The unit itself is only about $500k. The structural changes and buying the public space would pretty easily eat up the rest.
By the way, do we get another $5M in cash in the bank to cover the maintenance fees and taxes? If those come out of pocket then I will probably just spend the next 30 years living out of decent hotel rooms in various parts of the world instead.
greenleaf
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As much as I would love to be up high, it would be hard to pass up something like this: http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=8830136
Otherwise, a unit in the Windsor Arms or One St. Thomas would be just fine.
Otherwise, a unit in the Windsor Arms or One St. Thomas would be just fine.