126 Simcoe Street

In a neighbourhood that’s garnered a reputation for boutique shopping, it only seems appropriate that a building in the neighbourhood would reflect that reputation — on that note, we give you Boutique II Condos... feel like shopping yet? In truth, the name was derived from the builder’s desire to provide a hotel-like experience, and they certainly succeeded in their ambitions.

Located at 126 Simcoe St in the Queen West neighbourhood, Boutique II Condos is a modern 34 storey condo — and with over 300 Toronto condos spread out over 34 storeys, it’s not exactly a boutique residence. The tower rises above an 8 storey podium of red brick and glass, giving the exterior an appearance that’s both modern and unique.

The construction of Boutique II Condos followed the successful launch of Boutique Condos, and while these two properties are technically separate, they share amenities. As a resident of either building, you gain access to a pool, hot tub, steam room, fitness centre, party room, meeting room, billiards room, shared rooftop deck, concierge, and parking garage.

This building is a great choice for couples, or single professionals — young or established — who want a luxurious condo in the heart of the action. With a suite at Boutique II, you’re minutes away from cozy cafes and boutique shopping on Queen, or food and fun in the Entertainment District.

Buyers have options at Boutique 2 Condos — there are 304 units in this building available in 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, 2 bedroom, and 2 bedroom + den condos; suite sizes range from 433 square feet to 1725. Prices fluctuate quite a bit from unit to unit, so these units appeal to a wide range of buyers, but prices may be too steep for first time homebuyers.

All units are open concept and feature luxurious finishes like dark hardwood floors, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Units are well lit due to floor to ceiling windows, and all suites have private balconies. And for some this might be the most notable feature of them all — suites have walk in closets in the master.

One often overlooked extra, is the availability of visitor parking and guest suites; so if you buy a Queen West condo here then your friends and family will always feel welcome — and your couch won’t need to double as a bed.

Queen West has become quite popular with young professionals, and it’s easy to see why when you tour the neighbourhood — you can’t turn a corner without coming across a new microbrewery, or a pub with an extensive list of craft brews. But there’s a lot to this trendy neighbourhood beyond craft ales — not that there’s anything wrong with that — and as a resident of this neighbourhood, you’ll never have to stray far for food, coffee, and fun.

But of course, you probably want to know about the craft beer — from 126 Simcoe St, you’re less than a 5 minute walk from 3 Brewers Adelaide, and if you walk for a few more blocks to the east you’ll find Batch. Head west and you can try imported brews at the Town Crier, or a vast selection of craft beers at Bar Hop Brewco, plus many more.

For additional nightlife options, there are bars for live music like The Antler Room, N'Awlins, and Adelaide Hall. You can catch a play at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, or watch stand up comedy at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto. And if all you need is a buzzing dance floor, The Fifth Social Club, Cake Bar & Nightclub, and Tequila Jacks Toronto are just around the corner.

When you’re too busy to cook — or too lazy — you can walk to Fune for Japanese, Michael's On Simcoe for a perfectly grilled steak, Drake One Fifty for Canadian fare in a really stylish setting, and VOLOS for Greek. Beyond those listed, there are hundreds of nearby restaurants, for everything from fast food to fine dining.

Shopping crusaders can continue their quest on Queen Street; whether you’re looking for modern fashion, accessories, fancy rocks — yup, there’s a rock store — or materials for a DIY project, you can find it on Queen Street.

126 Simcoe Street saunters its way to a 100 Walk Score — as a condo owner in this building, daily errands can be accomplished with a decent pair of shoes; for grocery runs, there’s a Rabba Fine Foods on the ground level of the building, which is as convenient as convenience gets.

Public transit riders have nearby streetcars on King and Queen, bus stops on Adelaide and Simcoe, and Osgood Station is just a 3 minute walk for subway lines.

Car owners can avoid the majority of city traffic by going west to Spadina and then south for the Gardiner Expressway.