1960 Queen Street E

It’s not everyday that a residential soft loft building in Toronto is targeted directly toward beach lovers. At 1960 Queen Street East, however, developers know exactly who their audience is. Buyers flock to the 2013-built Lakehouse Beach Residences for their exclusive atmosphere as well as their contemporary charm.

The website for Reserve Properties’ Lakehouse Beach Residences begins with the words “urban modernity mingled with freestyle spirit.” From reading this it becomes evident that these developers have been around over 30 years, resulting in the creation of nearly 8000 homes — including some in The Beaches neighbourhood itself.

Together with their trusty team of architects from RAW Design, Reserve has created an edifice that could easily be transported to the shores of California. Brick, steel, and horizontal glass are classic enough that the building blends into its surroundings. Playful geometry and a carefully landscaped front entryway on Kenilworth Avenue, on the other hand, give the Lakehouse Beach Residences a modern twist.

Every home is designed in an open concept fashion, giving an added sense of space to the already generous floor plans. These Toronto condos for sale range in size from approximately 550 to 1,900 square feet, and contain either one or two bedrooms.

Each of the 28 units features outdoor space, from comfortable balconies to more stately, wraparound terraces that span over 1,000 square feet. The lofts are modern and sleek, with wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows creating a future-minded, yet warm ambiance.

Additionally, the top two floors of this 6-storey building contain impressive penthouses; above these rests a communal eco-friendly green roof.

With shops built right into the ground floor of the Lakehouse Beach Residences, residents won’t have to travel far for some retail therapy. All along Queen East, as well, locals can enjoy an eclectic mixture of independent businesses.

The beach is of course a major selling point of this east end Toronto neighbourhood, and for good reason. In less than 5 minutes on foot, residents can find themselves a sandy spot to post up at for the day. Kew Gardens, just steps to the east, also offers plenty of green space for picnicking and tossing around a ball. Taking a walk or cycle along the boardwalk is yet another way to get some exercise in while enjoying the neighbourhood at the same time.

Travel to and from the Lakehouse Beach Residences is simple, with its convenient location on one of Toronto’s major arterial roads. From Queen East, both drivers and those riding the streetcar can reach the downtown core of Toronto in no time.

Drivers can also reach the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway by way of Lakeshore Boulevard. From these highways, any pocket of the city can be reached, as well as neighbouring towns, and beyond.

For lengthier journeys, those living at 1960 Queen East can also access Union Station, via either a quick drive or ride on public transit. From here, residents can connect to VIA Rail, Go Transit, or even the UP Service to Pearson International Airport.