630 Queen St East Unit #312

Forget that cookie-cutter condo feel. This compact Riverside one bedroom has character (no really), a killer location and is connected for modern life. 

Inside, you’ll find this space uses every inch. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances (fridge new in 2018), Corian counters, and under-cabinet lighting. Look up, and you’ll notice the really high exposed concrete ceilings, which add to the airy feel of this unit. At your feet, you’ll find light hardwood floors. 

The living area is what really sets this unit apart. Here, you’ll find a custom built-in media unit (floating), that features all-natural cultured stone, an electric, remote-controlled fireplace and a TV mount for up to 50” television. There is also a wire channel to hide all your unsightly cables. Speaking of wired, another unique feature is the built-in surround sound that comes with radio/music/tv hook up. Plug in your iPhone and you can independently control speakers in each room, including the washroom and bedroom. 

Both these rooms are accessed through grey wood barn doors. These add style and function, giving you a true private bedroom, with large windows and a spacious closet. The upgraded closet organizer maximizes your storage capacity and makes getting ready in the morning a breeze. 

The unit also has a utility storage closet and full-sized laundry. 

The Sync Lofts is a mid-rise building in Riverdale from prominent east end developer Streetcar Developments. This stylish 8 storey building houses 98 units varying in size from 418 to 1368 square feet. The four-floor ‘podium’ finished in yellow brick gives way to the upper four glass and steel-clad floors that are set back from the street, allowing for increased outdoor space for some suites, and leaving the building with a less imposing feeling.

Streetcar touts Sync Lofts as a “High Tech Loft Residence” and it delivers in some sense. In-suite iPod docking stations, pre-wired speakers, wireless internet connectivity and High Definition TV were all part of the original standard offering. These, in addition to the exposed concrete, high-end finishes and open layouts make this an attractive option for the true urban enthusiast.

Furthering the neighbourhood’s desirability is the massive amount of change that has happened here in recent years. Restaurants and cafés have appeared, the local strip joint has closed and its former home was converted to the hip Broadview Hotel, and there’s little in the way of daily needs that aren’t relatively nearby. Both the fun of Riverside and Leslieville and the proximity to downtown make this an ideal option for the city lifestyle.