$2 million Toronto townhouse boasts permanently-protected skyline views

Finding a home in Toronto with skyline views is one thing. Finding one where you don't have to worry about those views disappearing behind a condo tower is something else entirely.

That's what makes this townhouse at 288 St Clair Ave. W. stand out.

Located across from Sir Winston Churchill Park, built atop the historic St. Clair Reservoir, the three-storey Georgian-inspired townhouse overlooks protected green space, offering unobstructed views of the CN Tower, Casa Loma and the downtown skyline that are unlikely to change anytime soon.

The view of the city from the terrace. 

"What is so incredible about this property is that from every single bedroom, living space, oversized terrace, office and even the primary bathroom, you have full city and park views," realtor Samantha Thomson told blogTO.

A bedroom. 

The south-facing home is part of the intimate Churchill Collection Townhomes community, which consists of just a dozen brownstone-style townhouses built about a decade ago by Alex Chapman of UNION31. 

The primary bedroom. 

"This is true NYC walk-up brownstone type living, in an optimal location," Thomson said. "When you close the door it is shockingly quiet and you are left with the serene green views."

The front patio. 

The exterior is solid brick — something Thomson notes is increasingly rare in newer construction — giving the homes a stately curb appeal.

The living room. 

Inside, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is equally polished.

The front entrance. 

Ten-foot coffered ceilings on the main and second floors, marble and granite finishes, crown moulding, built-in speakers and a solid mahogany front door create a decidedly upscale feel. 

The kitchen. 

The kitchen comes equipped with high-end JennAir appliances.

The primary ensuite. 

The oversized primary ensuite even has heated floors, and if you're into the furniture, the townhome can come fully furnished. 

The view out the front window. 

One of the home's biggest perks, though, is what sits just outside the front door.

The park. 

The reservoir park offers tennis courts, a running track and sweeping lawns, while Cedarvale Ravine is only steps away.

The primary ensuite. 

"This is a dog walker's paradise due to its close proximity to the designated dog park and the ravine system that runs north and south through the park," Thomson said. "The scenery means every season is beautiful."

A home office. 

The location also puts residents within walking distance of Forest Hill Village, St. Clair West subway station, the streetcar, Loblaws, Wychwood Library and several of Toronto's top private schools.

 

The dining nook. 

Despite each townhouse including two underground parking spaces, Thomson says many residents rarely need to drive thanks to the neighbourhood's walkability and transit access.

A bedroom. 

She also says the development has become a close-knit community.

The kitchen.

Perhaps the most enviable feature comes at the very top of the house.

The rooftop terrace. 

The fourth-floor rooftop terrace offers panoramic views stretching across the city.

"The fourth-floor terrace makes you feel like you're on top of the world," Thomson said. "Every time the CN Tower changes colour, you see it."

A bathroom. 

Monthly maintenance fees are $1,125, covering everything from snow removal and landscaping to exterior maintenance, making it an appealing option for buyers seeking a lock-and-leave lifestyle without sacrificing the feel of living in a house.

The living and dining area. 

In a city where million-dollar views often come with no guarantee they'll still exist a decade from now, this townhouse's biggest luxury might simply be knowing they'll still be there.

The front of the property. 

The townhouse is listed for $2,100,000.