2 Bellefair Avenue & 2000 Queen Street E

When reviving this stately site at 2 Bellefair Street and 2000 Queen Street, Reserve Properties transformed the former home of a United Church into a sophisticated luxury condominium. As such, Reserve’s development, the Bellefair Kew Beach Residences, uniquely offers both revered historical charm and modern luxury, attracting many prospective homeowners to the well-established Beaches neighbourhood in the east end of Toronto.

Completed in 2015, the architecture of these condominiums combines the graceful charm of a grand brick building with innovative contemporary undertones. Overseeing 2 Bellefair and 2000 Queen East’s conversion and expansion was RAW Design, who preserved the façade of this Late Gothic structure, which originally opened in 1922. The result is a set of generous living spaces spread through two gorgeous, state-of-the-art, 5-storey buildings connected by a beautifully landscaped, elevated courtyard.

While the Bellefair Kew Beach Residences’ classic brick and stone façade is distinctive, what may perhaps attract residents just as much are the massive floating window enclosures. They grace the building with modern elegance, and comprise the perfect accent to the preserved church tower and the surrounding streets, which are lined with many luscious green trees.

Lastly, Reserve’s development and RAW’s designs include an attractive array of amenities. Living at the Bellefair Kew Beach Residences means access to a state-of-the art fitness centre, a chic lounge, and a dog spa — a brilliant addition considering 2 Bellefair and 2000 Queen East is just north of a vast park and the sandy Beaches.

An intimate group of residents live in the exclusive Bellefair Kew Residences: there are just 23 suites in the building, along with 6 additional 3-storey townhomes connected by an elevated courtyard.

The suites span in size from about 600 to 2,200 square feet, with floor plans ranging from one to two bedrooms plus a den. Eight suites are one- or two-storey penthouses, six of which boast access private rooftop terraces. Regardless of size, all Toronto condos for sale here feel spacious, thanks to their open-concept layouts and 10-foot high ceilings in principal rooms.

Lastly, II by IV Design finished the suites off with a chic but laid-back aesthetic. Whereas custom Scavolini cabinetry in the kitchens and bathrooms are sleek and modern, the wide planks of the engineered wood floors and the abundance of light flowing in through floor-to-ceiling windows enrich the suites with a warm and welcoming ambience.

Though the United Church has seen a decline in the Beaches — leading to the sale of the enormous property at 2 Bellefair and 2000 Queen East — the community at large is as vibrant as ever. Those living in the Bellefair Kew Beach Residences have so much at their doorsteps, especially along Queen Street.

The chefs, bakers, artisans and entrepreneurs in the area are proud and, more importantly, quite talented. The many restaurants provide delicious dining experiences at a variety of price points, and Queen East’s collection of shops and boutiques offer rare finds, as well as products from all the major brands.

Nonetheless, the most distinctive attraction in the Beaches is, of course, the beach. Residents are about a five-minute walk from sandy shores of Kew Balmy Beach — and this is an exceptional walk. Residents will pass through the grassy fields of the enormous Beaches Park, and marvel at Kew Gardens’ magnificent 100-year-old oak trees on their way to the waterfront.

With so many Torontonians coming to the Beaches to visit the neighbourhood’s namesake natural attraction (as well as its collection of eclectic shops), public transit serves residents well. While on its route from Neville Park in the east end and through downtown Toronto to Long Branch in the west, the 501 Queen Streetcar happens to stop just steps away from 2 Bellefair and 2000 Queen East at Waverley Road.

Last but not least, if those living in the Bellefair Kew Beach Residences drive often, they’re well positioned. The fast-pace of nearby Lakeshore Boulevard East leads them west to an onramp that offers access to both the Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway in a few minutes.