Blythwood at Huntington, 1888 Bayview: Big Suites on the Ravine

Blythwood at Huntington is a building for people leaving a house, not people buying their first place. It is a nine-storey Tridel and Concert building on Bayview with suites that run well past 2,000 square feet, a pool, and views over the Sherwood Park ravine. It is also one of the most expensive buildings per square foot in this part of the city, and it rarely has anything for sale. I’m Jatin Dua, RE/MAX Quantum Realty.

Built for downsizers from the surrounding houses

At launch, suites ranged from about 795 square feet for a one-bedroom plus den up to about 2,265 square feet for a large two-bedroom. Condos.ca now records sizes from about 790 up to about 4,180 square feet, which suggests some suites were combined or that penthouse plans are larger than the launch range. Either way, this is a building of big suites.

That suite mix tells you who it was built for. The streets around Bayview between Eglinton and Lawrence are full of detached houses, and many of the people who buy here are moving from one of them. They want a single-floor home with a concierge and a garage, without leaving the neighbourhood.

UrbanToronto’s launch coverage noted nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, porcelain tile and stainless steel appliances. Those were standard finishes for a high-end building of that era. Many owners will have renovated since, so compare suites on layout and exposure as much as on finishes.

Tridel and Concert, and a project that was relaunched

Tridel and Concert Properties developed the building together, with KIRKOR Architects and Planners as architect and Union31 on the interiors and amenity spaces. Tridel is one of the best-known condo builders in the city, and buyers in this segment often put weight on that name.

The project began life under a different name, The Huntington, before Tridel repackaged and relaunched it as Blythwood at Huntington. Forum discussion at the time noted design changes between the original and the relaunched building. For a buyer today, the relaunch history matters less than the fact that the building has now operated for more than a decade and has a record you can read.

The fee is narrow, so budget for heat and cooling

Condos.ca lists the fee inclusions here as common elements, building insurance and parking. Heat, air conditioning and water are not on that list, which usually means suites carry their own heating and cooling costs. In a 1,500 or 2,000 square foot suite, that is a real monthly bill, so ask the seller for twelve months of utility costs.

That narrow inclusion list also means a fee comparison with older Bayview buildings, which often include heat and hydro, can mislead you in both directions. Compare total monthly cost, including utilities, before you decide one building is cheaper than another.

Parking is included in the fee. With large suites and a downsizer buyer pool, many owners want two spaces, so confirm how many spaces convey with the suite you are looking at and whether a locker comes with it.

Finally, a fee with fewer inclusions is not a bad thing in itself. Owners who use little heating and cooling pay less, and the building’s budget is less exposed to energy price swings than one with everything bundled.

Bayview, the ravine and the daily reality

The Sherwood Park ravine, which follows Burke Brook and is one of the city’s larger protected natural areas, lies directly north of the building. That green edge is the single biggest reason buyers pay a premium here. For any suite, the first things I would confirm are which way it faces, what it actually looks at, and whether anything could be built in the line of sight.

Concert described the setting as part of Lawrence Park, one of Toronto’s first planned garden suburbs, known for its winding streets and mature tree canopy. That context is real in daily life: the walk off Bayview into the side streets and the ravine trails is quiet and green, which is what many downsizers from those streets are reluctant to give up when they sell the house.

Day to day, this stretch of Bayview is a car-friendly corridor with shops, restaurants and services along the street toward Lawrence and Eglinton. The panel beside this review shows transit options and walking times. To the south, the Eglinton corridor is changing quickly, so expect more construction and more density in that direction over the coming years.

Pricing: a top-of-market Bayview address

The building averages about $1,205 per square foot, which puts it among the most expensive condominiums in this part of North York and midtown. You are paying for the Tridel name, the large suites, the ravine and a small, quiet building on a sought-after street.

When I checked, nothing was listed for sale. That is typical for a building of about 120 suites with a downsizer owner base, where people tend to stay for a long time. If you want in, you will likely need to wait and act quickly when something appears.

With so few transactions, a single sale can move the average a lot. Read the 12-month sold summary on this page carefully, and for a comparison with other Bayview and Lawrence Park buildings, request my building sold report.

Building specifications

Amenities at Blythwood at Huntington

For a nine-storey building, this is a full package: a pool and hot tub, a fitness centre, a party room with a dining room, and guest suites. For downsizers who have given up a spare bedroom and a backyard, the dining room and guest suites are often what make hosting family still work.

Jatin’s honest take on Blythwood at Huntington

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