Item: Hemisphere II Condos
Rating: 5
Author: Nora Garcia

Hemisphere II Condos

Square footage, greenery, and affordability make this <a href="https://strata.ca/toronto/north-york" target="_blank">North York condo</a> among the most desirable in the <a href="https://strata.ca/toronto/north-york/westminster-branson" target="_blank">Westminster-Branson neighbourhood</a>. Hemisphere II Condos stands 27 storeys tall and contains just 172 suites &mdash; a modest count considering the size of the structure.The building was completed in 1982 following the launch of <a href="https://strata.ca/toronto/133-torresdale-ave-the-hemisphere-condominiums">The Hemisphere Condominiums</a>, located next door and offering an almost identical living arrangement.131 Torresdale Ave occupies a substantial plot in the neighbourhood and resides on manicured grounds, surrounded by mature trees. Residents enjoy excellent amenities such as a full-sized outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pool, a whirlpool, a garden with picnic benches, a billiards room, and a fitness room.

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Westminster - Branson is a family neighbourhood in the North York Area, cut in half by the enormous G Ross Lord Park. This community offers a slew of recreation options for children and boasts impressive sports facilities like the Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre. As well, Antibes Community Centre has a public pool and youth programs, and there are multiple schools nearby.Residents of 131 Torresdale Avenue are just a few hundred meters from scenic nature trails that wind through Harryetta Gardens and G Ross Lord Park, shadowing Dufferin Creek for kilometres along the entire eastern boundary of the neighbourhood.For shopping and dining, it&rsquo;s only a 10 minute walk to Bathurst Street, for a mix of local eateries such as Napoli Vince's Pizza and well known fast food restaurants. A larger selection can be found to the west on Finch Ave, including popular spots like St. Louis Bar &amp; Grill. RioCan Marketplace is only a 10 minute drive from the condos for a variety of retail stores.

While 131 Torresdale Ave is an older condo residence, there are units within that more than hold their own against <a href="https://strata.ca/toronto/luxury-condos" target="_blank">Luxury condos</a>, both in terms of square footage and finishes. The suites are incredibly spacious, from 949 square foot 1 bedroom layouts &mdash; that are larger than 3 bedroom condos in modern downtown towers &mdash; to 1632 square feet for the largest home, a 3 bedroom condo.The majority of suites feature open concept layouts, though, there&rsquo;s potential for a closed-off kitchen in some units. Homes have full-sized appliances and sufficient cabinetry; some suites have eat-in kitchens or open concept layouts with room for a dining table.Bedrooms continue the theme of space and luxury with big closets, large windows, and expansive layouts that provide room for a small desk or a chair. Most suites have 2 bathrooms, but there are select units with 3 bathroom layouts. Unfortunately, these homes don&rsquo;t have private balconies, but they do include bright sunrooms.

While Hemisphere II Condos is a great building for its proximity to nature trails, it&rsquo;s not great for running errands on foot. There&rsquo;s a nearby bike-share on Antibes drive, so residents can travel the greener way if they choose.Those who need public transit can hop on the bus at Antibes Dr &mdash; a bus comes every 10 minutes for service to Finch Station. Car owners can drive east on Drewry Ave and then make their way south on Yonge for the 401.

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Been here a few months now and it’s been solid. Quiet area, amenities are decent. Not too fancy but it works for me, and the location’s great for getting around

Nora Garcia

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