816 Lansdowne Avenue

Before we get to the building — no, this property isn’t located in the Upside Down and you won’t find any horrifying flesh eating monsters here… If you didn’t get that reference, you clearly haven’t spent enough time binge watching Netflix.

Situated at 816 Lansdowne Ave, Upside Down Condos is a 14 storey residence housing 297 suites in the Dovercourt & Wallace Emerson-Junction neighbourhood. The building has a clean, white concrete exterior, with protruding glass balconies, and a tiered staircase-like shape.

If you love modern buildings with an all-in-one living experience, you’ll be very happy here; 816 Lansdowne Ave provides residents with a relaxing array of amenities — fitness centre, yoga studio, sauna, games room, party room, meeting room, visitor lounge, security guard, parking garage, and visitor parking.

Despite offering so many extras, maintenance fees are below average here. And to sweeten the pot, the price per square foot is quite reasonable, so even first time home buyers might be able to land one of these Toronto condos for sale.

Modern amenities and a great location can only carry a property so far, fortunately, 816 Lansdowne Ave doesn’t rest on its laurels, and provides residents with spacious, well-appointed homes. All units in this building have floor to ceiling windows, large private balconies, and open concept layouts.

Units at Upside Down Condos range in size from 500 square feet for a 1 bedroom to 995 square feet for a 2 bedroom + den. Prospective buyers can count on wide plank hardwood floors, upgraded kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, modern bathrooms, and ensuite laundry.

Making this building even more appealing is the fact that it’s found in trendy Dovercourt – Wallace Emerson – Junction; a neighbourhood with a vibrant art scene, great restaurants, and more craft beer than any human should ingest.

Some buyers might not realize it, but it has been scientifically proven that the westside is the best side — well, no, but 2Pac said it so it must be true. As a resident of 816 Lansdowne Ave, you have an incredible neighbourhood to explore in west end Toronto, and everything you could want within walking distance.

Can’t open your eyes in the morning without a powerful espresso? Not an issue, you can stroll out the front door and arrive at Hale Coffee Company in minutes. And because variety is the spice of life, there’s Cafe Con Leche Espresso Bar, Nova Era Bakery, and Dark Horse Espresso Bar, all just a short walk away.

Craft beer connoisseurs will need to exercise some restraint in this neighbourhood — there’s The Greater Good for local brews and classic arcade games, Boo Radley's and Blood Brothers Brewing are both cozy pubs with great beer menus, and at FARMHOUSE tavern you can enjoy a great meal with your drinks. These are just a few of the options nearby, and you’ll find no shortage of brewpubs and microbreweries nearby.

Of course, there’s much more to this neighbourhood than just craft beer; there are art galleries on Dupont like Angell Gallery, ESP | Erin Stump Projects, and Imagefoundry. For live music, Junction City Music Hall is on Dundas, and Lee’s Palace is only a subway ride away. Or if you just want to lay down a blanket on the grass and relax, Campbell Park is just around the corner.

What would a trendy neighbourhood be without fantastic restaurants? Not trendy, that’s for sure. From your front door, you’re mere steps from Piri Piri Grillhouse for Portuguese, Cocina de Doña Julia for Ecuadorian cuisine, Love Chix for every kind of chicken imaginable, Rancho Relaxo To Go for Mexican, and countless others.

816 Lansdowne Ave boasts an 83 Walk Score — with a condo in this building, you can run most or your daily errands without a vehicle or public transit. Galleria Shopping Centre is within walking distance and houses a FreshCo, so even grocery pickups are easy.

Those who commute by public transit have a great starting point; there are eastbound and westbound buses on Dupont, and northbound and southbound buses on Symington Ave and Lansdowne Ave. For longer trips, Bloor GO Station is to the south, and Lansdowne Station is roughly a 10 minute walk for subway lines.

Car owners have the most challenging commute of any residents, but with a little patience, they can quickly arrive at the nearest highway; drivers can reach the Gardiner Expressway by heading south on Lansdowne, then west on Bloor, and then south again on Parkside Drive for the nearest on-ramp.