40 Homewood Avenue, Toronto

Some condos just feel good the moment you walk in. Suite 414 is one of them. One of the building's largest one-bedroom layouts, this beautifully bright and thoughtfully updated suite offers exceptional value, with mature trees just beyond the windows creating a sense of calm that feels remarkably removed from the city below. Facing east, the windows look directly into a canopy of mature trees, giving the entire space a private, almost treehouse-like feel that's especially lovely in the morning light. The renovated kitchen is beautifully considered and designed to work effortlessly with the living and dining spaces, while hardwood floors run throughout. Step outside from the dining room onto your private balcony - morning coffee highly encouraged. The spacious bedroom features a generous double closet, while a second double closet in the entry and an exclusive-use locker provide plenty of additional storage. Exceptionally well managed, the building has a true sense of community alongside amenities that feel decidedly more hotel than condo: a heated indoor pool, 24-hr concierge, sauna, updated party room, gym and outdoor BBQ area - to name a few. Maintenance fees are all-inclusive, even cable and high-speed internet, and parking is available to rent. For a first-time buyer, it's a smart way into the market without compromising on space. For a downsizer, there's room to live comfortably and a genuine sense of community. And as a pied-à-terre? You'd be hard-pressed to find a more convenient home base. Minutes from Cabbagetown, Yonge & Bloor, Wellesley and College subway stations, Loblaws, LCBO, TMU and U of T. A little calm, right in the middle of everything.