500 Avenue Road

The Kenair Apartments can be found right where the highly desirable Forest Hill South and Casa Loma neighborhoods meet, at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue West and Avenue Road. This mid-rise condominium at 500 Avenue Road is one of a number of classic Toronto condominiums built in the 1960s, lending a timeless charm to the busy intersection below.

Extensively renovated in 2008, the Kenair Apartments has a classic façade of white concrete, blue accents, and plenty of glass covering the eastern and western exposures. The building boasts a gallery inspired lobby, landscaped grounds, and an outdoor patio for enjoying the few precious months of good weather we get in Toronto each year.

The Kenair Apartments also features a healthy list of amenities, including a gym, concierge and security services, underground parking for visitors and guests, a meeting room, a party room, and even a car wash.

500 Avenue Road is perfectly suited to prospective buyers looking to live in a quiet residential section of the city, while still being close to major roadways. This stretch of Avenue Road is almost entirely residential (besides the South Korean Consulate) and doesn’t have the same congestion or construction issues as some other roads, making Toronto condos for sale here the perfect place for everyone from families to retirees and even young professionals.

There are 85 homes within the Kenair Apartments, which are spread out over 15 storeys. These homes range from just over 700 square feet to almost 3,000 square feet. The suites at 500 Avenue come with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, 1, 2, or 3 bathrooms, and there are variations of floor plans that include dens or powder rooms as well.

Dedicated spaces for living, dining, and entertaining make these suites highly customizable for residents, whether their tastes are suited to classic, contemporary, or ultra-modern aesthetics. Kitchens are spacious and ideal for hosting, with stone counters, modern cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic backsplashes. Luxurious bathrooms are finished with granite counters, and glass door showers.

The floors at 500 Avenue Road are made of laminate wood in a variety of shades, which are lit beautifully by large and plentiful windows that adorn many of the walls. Many suites also have private balconies, plus ensuite washer and dryer units.

With quiet residential neighborhoods to the east and west, bustling St. Clair Avenue to the south, and the rest of midtown at its residents’ fingertips, the Kenair Apartments are perfectly suited to those wanting to live right in the center of the city. Down the street from 500 Avenue Road are plenty of popular restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and pubs, as well as banks, pharmacies and grocery stores. Additionally, the St. Clair streetcar can help residents explore everything offered by the city’s east and west ends.

The area around the Kenair Apartments is one of the greener spots in the city, thanks to the many trees planted along sidewalks and the number of parks nearby. These include Glenn Gould Park, and Oriole Park, which links to the Beltline hiking and biking trails. Families will be glad to know a number of schools also cater to the neighborhood, such as Upper Canada College, Bishop Strachan, The Brown School, or Deer Park.

Residents commuting from 500 Avenue Road can easily brave the daily grind of Toronto’s rush hour(s), especially thanks to the numerous bus and streetcar routes available nearby. Over a dozen bus routes serve the area with stops just outside the lobby, and the St. Clair streetcar is just a short trip southward. As well, St. Clair Station is only a 10-minute walk away from the building.

Cyclists can take the Beltine trails through Oriole Park in order to head east or west through the city’s midtown core. Drivers can head to the Allen Road via Eglinton Avenue, or they can access the Don Valley Parkway via Bayview Avenue.