300 Coxwell Avenue

Seeing as east end Toronto is filled with a variety of distinctive residential developments, it’s no surprise that the Greenwood & Coxwell neighbourhood attracts a diverse array of prospective homeowners. One of these is the Brutalist-inspired edifice at 300 Coxwell Avenue, a little north of Gerrard street East. A prominent fixture in the area since 1988, the Coxwell Place Condos has since become a landmark, even despite its low-rise stature.

Indeed, 300 Coxwell’s façade makes a strong impression. The builders cast the exterior concrete with long vertical details, delivering a much grander impression than the typical 5-story building would. Moreover, this concrete acts as the perfect canvas to showcase the Coxwell Place Condos’ wide expanses of windows that generously grace each level.

Such a striking balance of forms is difficult to execute, however the designers behind the Coxwell Place Condos were able to find suitable inspiration. The architects looked to the preeminent architect and urban planner, Le Corbusier, and his Brutalist architectural aesthetic, which he helped to popularize from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Well preserved by Goldman Property Management, those living within this somber façade at 300 Coxwell enjoy a vibrant urban lifestyle. This isn’t only because residents live around the corner from the colourful Little India neighbourhood along Gerrard — but that their building itself contains amenities that are just waiting to be explored.

After entering through the charming awning adorning the entrance to the Coxwell Place Condos, residents find themselves in the building’s lavish marble lobby. Those who aren’t in a rush to get to their suite can head all the way up to the top floor of 300 Coxwell, where one can relax on the condo’s common rooftop terrace. While residents also have access to a well-equipped exercise room, its this terrace, boasting plenty of greenery, that draws many prospective buyers to the building.

Thanks to its deep lot and the myriad of mature trees on the property, 300 Coxwell is much larger than it seems. Even still, the condos’ community is rather intimate: there are just 44 Toronto condos in the entire building. Fortunately, the trees along Coxwell manage not to obscure the views from the suites: many residents have enviable views overlooking the lush natural landscapes of Toronto’s east end.

Inside, the suites feel comfortable and spacious, regardless of their smaller sizes. Units in the building consist of studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom homes, whose sizes span around 550 to 800 square feet. Although prospective buyers in search of Toronto condos for sale with private balconies will want to look elsewhere, the massive windows throughout the building bring an abundance of natural light into these living spaces. Assisting the sun further is the fact that this is one of the tallest buildings in the neighbourhood.

Depending on who you speak to, Coxwell Avenue may be considered one of the most exciting streets in the city: it passes by many distinct neighbourhoods within a few blocks of each other. Danforth Avenue, to the north, is home to a well-established, family-friendly scene as well as the city’s most authentic Greek fare; eclectic boutiques, funky cafés and chef-run restaurants along sit Queen Street East, about a ten-minute walk south; yet the closest neighbourhood is the aforementioned Little India, along nearby Gerrard East.

Nonetheless, while the neighbourhoods off of Coxwell are remarkable, heading all the way south on this street leads to the best attraction of them all: the sandy shores of Woodbine beach, which happens to be the deepest beach in the city.

Those living at the Coxwell Place Condos are well-served by the TTC. Travelers can hop onto the 506 Streetcar on Gerrard, at the south end of their block. This route heads east and west across much of the city, taking riders to destinations throughout downtown Toronto in no time.

Alternatively, the 22 Bus also stops at the corner of Coxwell and Gerrard. When heading noth, the 22 takes riders up to Coxwell Station on the Bloor-Danforth subway line in about five minutes

Last but not least, 300 Coxwell is a great address for those who drive often, whether one’s destination is around the corner or much farther away. In addition to leading toward Woodbine Beach, heading south on Coxwell carries drivers to Lakeshore Boulevard East. From this wide, fast-paced roadway, drivers can quickly reach the downtown core. Lakeshore also offers access to onramps for both the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway, either of which can be reached in less than fifteen minutes.