68 Abell Street

When it comes to lofty condo names — they don’t get much loftier than Epic on Triangle Park. And if you’re going to put the word ‘epic’ in the name of your building, it had better be… well, epic.

This residence was built in 2017 and is located at 68 Abell St in the Little Portugal neighbourhood; the exterior of this property sets the tone for the contemporary style found throughout the interior — standing 21 storeys tall and comprised of stylish grey brick and glass, this building shouts its modernity at anyone who passes.

Amenities are well thought out and recreation focused; gym, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, games room, party room, meeting room, and concierge. This building is definitely geared towards young professionals and couples — there are some options for first time home buyers as well, but if you’re looking for Toronto lofts for sale and want the best bang for your buck, you won't find it here.

You can have a swanky exterior and desirable amenities, but if the suites don’t hold up, then you have nothing. Fortunately, the soft lofts at 68 Abell St are quite impressive, and dare we say — epic. With a range of sizes and layouts, from 345 square foot studios to 1080 square foot 3 bedroom units, buyers have a lot to choose from within this building.

All units are open concept, and regardless of how many bedrooms, all have luxurious finishes — buyers can expect to find open concept floor plans, hardwood floors, upgraded kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, floor to ceiling windows, tall ceilings, and private balconies.

But what might actually be the most impressive aspect of these condos is not the units, the amenities, or the building itself — it’s the neighbourhood beyond the lobby doors.

While technically located in Little Portugal, residents of 68 Abell St are well positioned to take advantage of dining, nightlife, and shopping, in Liberty Village, King West, or Queen West.

If nightlife is your calling, you have an embarrassment of riches — walk 5 minutes and you’ll encounter Death & Taxes Free House for craft beer, Brooklynn Bar for cocktails, Convenience for drinks in an 80s themed bar, Beaver Café for a dance, and The Dog & Bear Pub to catch the game. Should you desire more, you have trendy bars just a few blocks over in Liberty Village and King West.

All your life you’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but that’s only because breakfast means coffee — the medical community might disagree with that. If you need that morning espresso to get the day going, you can stroll to Theater Centre Cafe/Bar, Buna The Soul Of Coffee, El Almacen, and OMG On The Park. Of course, it’s practically mandatory that we let you know, there’s also a Tim Hortons and Starbucks nearby.

For date night or a just a night where you’re too lazy to cook, you have countless options on Queen and King — there’s the chic Entice Lounge, The Good Son for food made by a Canada’s Top Chef finalist, Nunu for Ethiopian, Dandylion for globally inspired dishes, and many more. You’ll also find quick grab options like King Slice, Pizza Pizza, and Poutini’s House of Poutine — which is incredible.

Shopping enthusiasts have a plethora of unique boutiques on Queen for everything from fashion to DIY materials to make your own fashion. If you need a breath of fresh air, Lisgar Park is across the street and Trinity Bellow Park is a 15 minute walk to the north east.

68 Abell St has a Walk score of — pause for dramatic effect — 94; residents who prefer to run errands without a vehicle or public transit will have no trouble getting things done on foot. Those who rely on public transit have streetcars on Queen and King, which can carry you to subway stations if needed.

Drivers can avoid most city traffic, by heading south on Dufferin for Lake Shore Boulevard and the Gardiner Expressway.