Condos downtown are so often boring glass boxes in the sky, which means when I see something a little bit unique I get way too excited.

This luxury condo is in a heritage building at Yonge & Wellesley. The arched windows and the peaked ceilings are just some of the things that make this place so unique.

The kitchen and living area are open-concept, but on the small side. I probably wouldn’t be throwing a dinner party here anytime soon: there isn’t even room for a kitchen table.

That being said, the kitchen is sleek and modern, and with the all-white cabinets the space seems larger than it is.

The unit boasts two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The master bedroom is on the second floor and has a four-piece en suite. There are also some interesting spaces that could definitely be utilized in creative ways.

Unfortunately, there’s no private outdoor space — a common feature with older buildings. But there is a rooftop terrace.

Specs

• Address: #221 - 5 St. Joseph Street
• Price: $1,099,000
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 1
• Walk Score: 99
• Transit Score: 97
• Maintenance Fees: $572.35 monthly
• Listing agent: Darinka Kosanovic
• Listing ID: C4158596

Good For

Someone who likes quirky spaces and historic buildings.

Move On If

You have pets. This building doesn’t allow fur-babies inside so if you have or want to have a cat, dog, guinea pig or bunny keep hunting.