277 Davenport: Exclusivity With a Friendly Feel

The area Torontonians affectionately call Ave and Dav is where The Annex meets Yorkville, a unique neighbourhood with village-style charm that might nearly be quaint, if it weren’t so glamorous. The Burnac Group introduces 277 Davenport, an exquisite, exclusive condominium project comprising just 10 extraordinary units.

 

The neighbourhood offers an enviable lifestyle for residents who enjoy a friendly, intimate feel in the heart of Toronto. A perfect day starts with shopping for fresh flowers on Avenue Road, followed by breakfast at the legendary 67-year-old Avenue Diner (which has hosted such visiting luminaries as Robert DeNiro, Jane Fonda and Bryan Adams, as well as a roster of Blue Jays) or a buttery croissant and frothy cappuccino at Ezra’s Pound. Follow up with a stroll to Hazelton Lanes for a little retail therapy, a movie at the historic Bloor Cinema or a yoga class, then a fresh Mediterranean dinner at Joso’s or Sotto Sotto. Massimo Capra’s Mistura is just two doors down. (Sorry – did we gloss over the retail therapy? Prada, Chanel, Cartier, Burberry, Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton, to name just a few, are all a leisurely walk away in nearby Yorkville.) When it comes time to furnish your new home, Brian Gluckstein’s discreet courtyard and charming townhouse atelier is right in the neighbourhood.

Ten remarkable suites from 1,823 to 5,072 square feet will range from $2.1 million to $5.35 million. There is no “typical,” only outstanding. Each unit comprises at least half of one of the building’s six stories. The two-storey penthouse, directly accessible by private elevator, features more than 5,000 square feet of interior space and four outdoor terraces, including a 2,535-square-foot roof terrace with pool and spa. 

Renowned Hariri Pontarini Architects, whose projects include the prestigious Schulich School of Business at York University and the stunning Baha’i Temple of Light in Chile, are redefining residential architecture at 277 Davenport. The bold façade is a juxtaposition of positive and negative space, horizontal planes, floor-to-ceiling glass and large balconies reminiscent of a Mondrian painting — street art at its most refined.

The building is both complement and contrast to the neighbourhood’s historic architecture, among the oldest in the city, characterized by tall, narrow townhouses often with bay-and-gable details, and brick mansions on a grand scale.  Traditional Annex style borrows from Romanesque architecture for large, rounded arches and Queen Anne for decorative details such as turrets, making the spare, contemporary elegance of glass, metal and concrete at 277 Davenport  even more remarkable.

Interiors by Toronto-based Boychuk + Fuller offer finishes and features befitting the stature of the residence. Superb, state-of-the-art kitchens include cantilevered islands, the finest Miele appliances, Poliform or Artcraft cabinetry, Corian counters and backsplashes. Bathrooms offer Zuchetti fixtures, soaker tubs, large scale limestone tiles and Corian-topped custom-designed vanities. Even the laundry rooms offer the same high standard of flooring, cabinetry and appliances.

Everywhere, thoughtful, artful contrast is evident: voluminous 10-foot ceilings expand the space while sleek fireplaces promise intimacy and romance; floor-to-ceiling windows capture the changing moods of the city sky, while private outdoor spaces offer cosy nooks for gathering with friends. Warm hardwood, lustrous limestone and chiselled basalt invite both eye and touch.

The Burnac Group has brought its unique combination of outstanding location, fine amenities and exceptional design to 33 Delisle Avenue at Yonge and St. Clair, Park Avenue at 48 St. Clair Avenue West and the Madison Avenue Lofts, at the foot of Casa Loma. The presentation centres is now open at 277 Davenport Road, or visit online at www.277dav.com or call 416-944-0277 for more information.