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35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – modern living, dining and kitchen areas.

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – 2 Beds + 2 Baths – Sold

Posted on by Heenay Patel

Overview: 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 is a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with a modern kitchen, upscale amenities, and a posh Yorkville location.

Building Name: Uptown Residences

Address: 35 Balmuto St #1209 Toronto, ON M4Y 0A3

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

Developer: Pemberton Group

Architect: Burka Varacalli Architects

Interior Designer: Flora DiMenna Designs

Property Manager: Crossbridge Condominium Services

Year Built: 2011

Storeys: 48

Units: 284

Locker: N/A

Parking: 1 space (underground)

Size: 853 sq. ft. + 50 sq. ft. balcony

Rooms: 2 bedrooms + 2 baths

Sold: $949,000

Agent: Wins Lai, Living Realty Inc., Brokerage

Uptown Residences – Building Details

Looking up at 35 Balmuto St or Uptown Residences, a 48-storey Art Deco condo.
Like New York’s Chrysler Building, Uptown Residences flaunts an Art Deco design.

Uptown Residences occupies the site of the former Uptown Theatre, a premier destination for arts and culture in the 1920s.

The Art Deco tower rests on a granite base and tapers as its rises, ending in a flat roof divided by vertical slabs.

Although it pays tribute to the past, its amenities are thoroughly modern.

Meanwhile, its Yorkville location offers the best in luxury living, including the finest in food, fashion, arts and entertainment.

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – The Space

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – modern living, dining and kitchen areas.
35 Balmuto’s classic exterior is complemented by a contemporary interior.

The 853 sq. ft. corner unit consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a modern u-shaped kitchen, open-concept living and dining areas, and a private balcony.

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 living room lit by 2 windows and balcony.
Plentiful glass and a southwest exposure soak the living room in sunlight.

Besides natural light, the windows offer lovely glimpses of the city.

Condo living room with sofa, chairs, tables and corner desk.
Residents can take advantage of the natural light with a desk for work or study.

Thanks to its use of neutral grays, Unit 1209 offers versatility of decor.

Elegant condo living room with accessories, painting and furniture.
This living room aims for understated elegance—and achieves it.

The living and dining areas are also outfitted with luxurious hardwood floors.

Condo dining room with dark hardwood floors and light gray walls and ceiling.
The dusky hardwoods offer a striking contrast to the lighter-toned walls and ceiling.

While Unit 1209’s living room benefits from warm natural light, the dining area boasts chic artificial lighting.

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 dining room with modern light-fixture.
Fashionable yet functional, the modern light-fixture resembles floating soap bubbles.

Because the dining room is poised between the living and kitchen areas, it’s a natural hub for families.

Elegant dining table.
Enjoy dinner and a conversation at this cozy dining table.

Next up is the kitchen.

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – Kitchen

Dark coloured u-shaped kitchen with wall-mounted cabinets – 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209.
Unit 1209 has a gorgeous u-shaped kitchen with abundant counter and storage space.

The u-shaped layout allows for storage on 3 sides, including wall-mounted and floor-level cabinets.

Dark condo kitchen with black granite counters, hardwood floors and dark ceramic back-splash.
Unlike the bright, silky-smooth living and dining areas, this kitchen is dark and highly-textured.

Materials include black granite counters, hardwood floors, wood and glass cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, and a ceramic back-splash.

35 Balmuto St Suite 1209 kitchen with valance and track-lights.
Unit 1209’s kitchen may be dark, but it’s brilliantly illuminated by valance and track-lights.

Unit 1209 comes with the following brand-name appliances:

  • Kitchen Aid stainless-steel fridge
  • Fulgor Milano cooktop and oven
  • Bosch dishwasher and microwave range hood
  • Blomberg washer and dryer

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – Primary Bedroom & Bath

Large primary bedroom with hardwood floors and mirror door closet – 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209.
Unit 1209’s primary bedroom is large, luxurious and beautiful.

The 12.7 by 10.6 sq. ft. bedroom boasts high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a huge closet with sliding mirror doors.

Condo bedroom with large windows.
Double windows furnish natural light, while a stylish ceiling lamp provides artificial illumination.

Unit 1209’s primary bedroom also features a 4-piece ensuite bath.

Ensuite bathroom with granite counter, potlights and soaker tub.
The ensuite bath is decked out in granite counters, under-sink storage and pot-lights.

It also sports a soaker tub and TOTO toilet, which is known for its award-winning design and sustainability.

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – Second Bedroom & Bath

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – secondary bedroom with bed and window.
A second bedroom makes Unit 1209 an ideal home for families.

Occupants of the second bedroom enjoy hardwood floors, a large window, and a mirror door closet.

Bathroom walk-in shower with glass doors.
Unit 1209’s second bathroom contains a walk-in shower with glass doors and pot-lights.

It also flaunts long granite counters for decor, an under-sink cabinet for storage, and a silver-framed mirror.

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 – Balcony

Condo balcony with 2 chairs and table with wine glasses.
This charming little balcony has all the makings of a romantic getaway.

All you need is a couple of chairs, a table and some wine glasses for an enchanting evening.

View of Toronto buildings from balcony of 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209.
Unit 1209’s balcony uses glass panels for bigger and better views.

And because of its corner location, residents have the added advantage of privacy.

Floor Plans & Measurements

Floor plans for 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209.
Floor Plans
Room measurements for 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209.
Measurements

Uptown Residences – Amenities

Condo gym with exercise bikes and treadmills with large windows.
Uptown’s gym boasts tall windows so you can work out to a view.

35 Balmuto residents enjoy the following perks:

  • 24-hr concierge and security
  • Gym with Pilates, Yoga and Aerobics studios
  • Steam room with separate change areas
  • Movie theatre and virtual golf room
  • Lounge and rec centre with billiards
  • Party room, bar and conference centre
  • High-speed elevators, visitor parking and guest suites

About Yorkville

View of Manulife Centre from balcony of 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209.
The Manulife Centre is literally across the street from 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209.

The upscale mall has everything you could need, including:

  • Food & Drink: Independent City Market, Eataly & LCBO
  • Health & Wellness: Shoppers Drug Mart & Goodlife Fitness
  • Arts & Entertainment: Chapters Indigo & Cineplex Cinemas
  • Clothing & Accessories: Birks, Over the Rainbow & Studio D
  • Essential Services: BMO, Haartek Salon, Toronto Eye Care & more

For everything else, there’s Uptown’s Yorkville location, home to some of Toronto’s most luxurious retail, elite restaurants, amazing arts and culture, and exciting nightlife.

To learn more about Yorkville, check out this comprehensive neighbourhood guide.

Other Location Highlights

Butterfly sculpture at Bloor-Yorkville Ice Fest.
The Bloor-Yorkville Ice Fest is one of several family-friendly events (Christine Urias, Flickr).

The WOW Factor

35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 living room.
35 Balmuto St Unit 1209 is spacious, elegant, luxurious and flush with natural light.

The 853 sq. ft. condo features an efficient layout, with a u-shaped kitchen and open-concept living and dining areas.

It’s also the ideal home for families, with 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 beautiful baths.

When residents aren’t busy indulging in a long list of condo amenities, they can enjoy the best of Yorkville.

Flagship clothing stores, upscale restaurants, Canada’s greatest artistic and cultural landmarks, and events for the whole family—it’s all within walking distance.

Want to know more about 35 Balmuto St Unit 1209? Take the Virtual Tour or contact me below for details.

 

Wins Lai
Real Estate Broker
Living Realty Inc., Brokerage

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