Remember, I did not buy this. that said, I think it is actually very livable for what it is. I have a similar layout 1176sq,ft. - 2 bedroom den and it is a fantastic living space that one of my family memebers lives in. Of course this is alot more room. Yes, you do have some hallway but gain a split bedroom plan and have a small entrance without being in the condo when you open the door. the hallway closet will not be a problem I believe re the kitchen. That said, alot of your points are well taken. closet space is always an issue. My main concern was how do you set up your living /dining room. My conclusion is you really get a small dining room table and difficulty as to where to place a TV with small condo sized couches(or forgo the dining room table entirely. However, remember I am sure cost here was a factor and with south and west with balconies and all the windows this space is going to feel alot larger than it is. The living space while small will work for 2 people. I believe the 2nd bedrooms in virtually every plan at the 800 sq. ft level is pretty much limited to a double bed and not much more. what was gained here was the really bright corner space.
that said, I wish I could post my floorplan in KWL at 777 sq.ft 2 bedroom 2 bathroom. You can see it on King West life 3 floor plan for 1117t but I do not have a terrace and hence I have a balcony that runs 4 and 1/2 feet by 20 feet (basically ending at the living room window without the terrace etra 4 feet which is below me. I do not have the hallway and the living room space is slightly narrower at 10 feet wide for 15 feet and approximately14 feet wide for 8 feet and the kitchen is set up in the same linear fashion.. It will not have the corner light that the 864 sq. ft has. I also have the elevators beside me and side by side (and very small 2nd bedroom)bedrooms but i felt little wasted space, a double sized balcony unobstructed view and 2 full bathrooms made this small space quite livable. If you have the capability, please post the floor plan. I would appreciate hearing the positive and yes the negatives about my floor plan so as I know for future purchases what to look for. This was purchased for my daughter who will be in her mid/late 20's so she could live in Liberty Village.