11 Christie Street

Imagine if there was an affordable condo building in a quiet area, with a beautiful park across the street, and a subway station next door for instant TTC service — well, it’s not imaginary, it’s Eleven Christie.

Built in 2011, this 7-storey mid-rise has a traditional brick exterior reminiscent of older developments, but don’t be let the humble exterior fool you into thinking that this property is dated, because Eleven Christie has spacious, modern Annex condos — at affordable prices.

11 Christie St is located in the Annex neighbourhood and sits directly across the street from Christie Park — an expansive green space with tall trees and walking paths. Toronto condos for sale in this building have excellent value per square foot, and amenities are light — fitness centre, spa, party room, meeting room, parking garage — so residents won’t be paying maintenance fees for a long list of extras.

This building is ideal for first-time home buyers who are looking for an opportunity to get into the condo market; its convenient location near U of T also makes this a very desirable location for students who want Toronto condos for rent with a short commute to school and an exciting neighbourhood to call home.

Condos at Eleven Christie follow a variety of floor plans for 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom, and 2 bedroom + den condos — all 2 bedroom units have 2 bathrooms. Suite sizes range from 448 to over 1400 square feet.

All units have 9 foot ceilings, updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and private balconies with pleasant city views. Condos in this building make great use of living space — so whether you are in a cozy 1 bedroom or a spacious 2 bedroom + den, you won’t feel like the walls are closing in on you.

The Annex neighbourhood offers an exciting urban environment, blending busy thoroughfares with tree-shroud residential streets. With a comfortable home at Eleven Christie, you are minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, parks, and more — and seconds from Christie Station.

Bloor street is home to a large selection of boutiques for everything from vintage clothing to upscale fashion. Yorkville boutique shopping is only a 5 minute subway ride from Eleven Christie — once there you will find stores like Tiffany & Co, Prada, Gucci, Brooks Brothers, and Coach. Bloor Street has shopping options closer to home as well, such as Siberia Vintage for that one of a kind find, and EweKnit & Craft for those who love DIY projects.

The Annex has some excellent restaurants to choose from, and convenient TTC service in the area makes it easy to visit location outside of the neighbourhood as well. If you’re looking for a great place to eat within walking distance, you will find that Bloor Street has a plethora of options nearby. There is Apiecalypse Now! for vegan pizza and donuts, Tacos El Asador for Tacos or burritos in a busy over-the-counter eatery, The Owl for Korean cuisine at late-night hours, and Los Guaca-Moles for Mexican dishes on a patio. With Koreatown so close by, it should go without saying that there are plenty of choices for delicious Korean inspired dishes — and part of the fun will be discovering them for yourself.

The Annex is a very youthful community and entertainment options reflect that youthful spirit — that is not to say there is nothing appealing here for more mature tastes. History and culture lovers have a prime location for visiting the Royal Ontario Museum and keeping up on the latest exhibits; there are also many galleries and theatres in the area. Music fans have it made with the famous Lee’s Palace just a 10 minute walk from 11 Christie Street — so you can learn about the latest up and coming bands and mock your friends for not knowing about them. University students will likely find the Madison Avenue Pub to be a lively place to let loose after a long week of studying, or for something more lowkey there is Crafty Coyote and its rotating craft beer menu. And for a truly unique pub experience — Paupers Pub has a rooftop patio and sing along piano bar.

Residents of Eleven Christie will likely only need one green space — Christie Park is quite large and full of activities, but there are others nearby for a change of scenery. For groceries, there is Fiesta Farms on Christie Street, Pat Central and Metro on Bloor.

11 Christie Street has a 96 Walk Score — residents should be able to accomplish most errands without relying on a vehicle. Those who do rely on public transit could not find a more convenient location; Christie Station is literally next door, giving immediate access to the subway.

For drivers, head south on Bathurst to Spadina for the Gardiner Expressway, and east on Bloor for the Don Valley Parkway.