Stafford Homes combines sophistication and spaciousness at The Georgian in Cabbagetown

It’s a troubling tale as old as time: You can call Toronto home, or you can call your home spacious. But now, a boutique building rising in south Cabbagetown presents luxuriously-designed suites to those seeking livable (read, life size) urban dwellings.

Even the truest urbanites will admit when it comes to comfort, condos in the heart of Toronto sometimes leave something to be desired. That something being, in a word, space. Esteemed developer Stafford Homes recognizes this issue and, in response, raises The Georgian.

Emerging where Gerrard Street East meets Parliament Street, the boutique building features a variety of suite sizes, and most uniquely notable are its three-bedroom offerings. Diamonds in the rough of downtown real estate, these spacious layouts are respites from the 500-sq.-ft. norm so well established in the core’s condo scene.

Energized neighbourhood

It’s not hyperbole to say what The Georgian brings to south Cabbagetown is unmatched. Stomp the pavement in this energized neighbourhood – that is, true downtown – and attempt to point out any condominium with three bedrooms prioritized on its roster. You’ll struggle. Large suites you do find will be priced at luxury heights, rendering them inaccessible to many who the core appeals to most – young professionals, new families and invigorated buyers who live for the city’s buzz.

“Downtown Toronto has inherent appeal,” says Jonathan Goldman, president of Stafford Homes. “The core is bursting with life, energy and action, and it makes sense that people – especially young people who love that bustling vibe – would be willing to sacrifice a comfortable living space to truly immerse themselves in it. But they shouldn’t have to.”

Quality of life

With suites starting in the $800,000s, The Georgian presents an opportunity for these urbanites to stake their claim on a piece of downtown real estate. And because the suites are designed to be so well-suited to their lifestyles, buyers will experience immediate, day-to-day returns on their investment.

“With The Georgian, we’re shaking up the downtown cliche of suites that draw in investors for rental purposes, or tiny spaces that can only really serve as a weekend pied-a-terre,” Goldman says. “These suites were designed with the end-user’s quality of life top of mind.”

But a functional solution to downtown’s issue of space and access shouldn’t sacrifice form. Here again, Stafford serves answers. The design by U31 ensures the condominium’s chic, modern interiors beautifully balance the exterior’s use of brick and warm neutrals. Via a heritage component incorporated into The Georgian’s built form, the building’s architecture, crafted by RAW, embraces the area’s established aesthetic of century Victorians lining residential streets.

Speaking of which, beyond being picturesque, Cabbagetown is overflowing with appeal. Of course, the Eaton Centre is just steps away, and those benefits go without saying. But furthermore, the neighbourhood comes complete with several grocery purveyors (including the St. Lawrence Market), lush greenspaces such as Riverdale Park, and beloved eateries including F’Amelia and TASSO – the latter of which you should arrive early to, lest you miss out on the morning’s exclusive batch of buttery croissants.

Standout designs

For those in the midst of their studies, neither Ryerson nor George Brown could be closer, while U of T’s St. George campus is a short walk away. Arts and culture enthusiasts will appreciate convenient access to the ROM, the Phoenix Concert Theatre, and the Distillery District. TTC access is also a breeze from The Georgian’s location; an afternoon on Roncesvalles is as easy as a streetcar ride, similarly for a visit to Woodbine Beach.

While it’s inarguably the building’s three-bedroom offerings that stand out as unique for downtown, The Georgian’s exclusive selection of 107 suites includes one- and two-bedrooms, as well. Regardless of a unit’s size, each one in the seven-storey condominium boasts nine-ft. ceilings (10-ft. in the penthouses), sleek, modern finishes, a balcony or terrace, and in the kitchen, custom cabinetry and quartz countertops. Amenity offerings include a fitness centre with a yoga and stretch studio, a rooftop terrace, a pet playground, and more.

Innovation, quality and efficiency

The Georgian marks a new era for what it means to reside in Toronto’s core, and Stafford Homes – with more than 50 years of experience carrying out land development, construction, and property management in Canada and the U.S. – will infuse the project with its values of innovation, quality and efficiency.

So, if the core calls your name, but spacious dwellings do, too, you can drop your worries at the door. With The Georgian, you really can have it all.

Visit thegeorgianresidences.ca to learn more.