Extraordinary luxury and exceptional features and finishes are coming to the north-west corner of Yonge & Wellesley. Rising in the vibrant, hectic core of Downtown Toronto, 8 Wellesley Residences will be an iconic tower at a sought-after address, and a magnet for students and young professionals alike. Starting from the $500’s this pre-construction condo project promises to be a truly unique investment opportunity.
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An address with every desirable convenience just a few steps away, 8 Wellesley is centrally located along Toronto’s thriving and ever-evolving Yonge Street, right in the heart of the downtown core, amongst the best experiences for life, work and play the city has on offer.
This truly striking 55-storey residential tower merges the new with the old. Featuring an iconic facade, the building incorporates designated heritage structures into a 5 storey podium for a look that is both modern and historic.
Built by the best. CentreCourt and Bazis are both renown developers responsible for some of the most successful condominium projects in Toronto’s real estate history. With their proven track record and growing portfolio, this team is sure to deliver quality and value to investors. If that isn’t reason enough, check out our top reasons to invest in this exciting project!
1. Prime Yonge Street Location
At the north-west corner of Yonge and Wellesley, this central address places residents close to all the modern amenities and conveniences you seek in city living. Just steps from Toronto’s landmark Yonge street and its constantly evolving list of fashion boutiques, eclectic restaurants, retail, and entertainment, 8 Wellesley gives you access to the very best of all our beloved city has to offer is within a short walk. With only 2% of GTA condo launches boasting direct a Yonge street address, this is truly one of the last remaining chances to invest in pre-construction in this premium area.
2. Surrounded by a growing pool of Tenants
A Yonge/ Wellesley address is close to several core rental districts in Downtown Toronto, including finance and tech, education and healthcare.
Two major Canadian Universities, Ryerson University with over 45,000 students and University of Toronto (UofT) with 61,000 students are a short walk away from 8 Wellesley, ideally located to meet student accommodation needs as the universities struggle to provide sufficient student housing options.
Toronto’s rapidly growing finance and tech sectors are also close by, offering professionals some of Canada’s leading career opportunities at big name brands like Shopify and Google.
A short walk takes you connects you to the University Health Network, a hub of innovation in medicine and healthcare with ten member hospitals and learning centres distributed across Downtown.
What does this mean for a real estate investor? Rental diversification, proximity to vital infrastructure and landmark institutions make this property highly desirable to renters, and ensures long-term return on investment.
3. High Transit Score and Connectivity.
Its central location on Yonge places 8 Wellesley close to a number of key TTC network connections. Wellesley Subway Station is just at the corner, and a 15-minute commute to Union Station and the regional connections with GO Transit, VIA Rail and the UP Express. Toronto Pearson International Airport is just a 25-minute UP Express ride away. Drivers are a conveniently short ride from the Gardner Expressway, Don Valley Parkway and the 401, allowing convenient travel and seamless connections to the surrounding Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
8 Wellesley is currently in its prelaunch planning phase with details yet to be announced by the Builders. We’ve captured key facts here and will continue to update this page as information is released.
Location is everything, and Toronto’s famed Yonge Street has plenty to offer every taste and preference. With Bloor Street to the north, Yonge Street to the east, University Street to the west and College Street to the south. This busy and vibrant busy downtown area is often referred to as a walker’s paradise. A few minutes of exploring reveals what makes 8 Wellesley and its five star location a stellar opportunity to experience downtown living.
From one-of-a-kind fashion boutiques to a landmark mall, and shopping complexes, 8 Wellesley is only a few city blocks away from anything you desire. Walk down the bustling Yonge street corridor to the Eaton Centre, a few short blocks over. Explore Toronto’s massive PATH underground network and its roughly 30 kilometres of walkways and links to shopping, services and other major city attractions. Shopping complexes at Yonge-Dundas square offers an array of retail options. There’s no shortage of choice for those who live, play and work here.
Yonge-Dundas Square is a few minutes away from 8 Wellesley, surrounded by retail shopping centres, and restaurants, and a world famous tourist magnet. Savour the many flavours and international cuisines on offer. Catch the latest movie releases at the Yonge-Dundas Cineplex Cinema. For those in the mood for theatre, there are numerous venues close by such as the recently restored 1920 Ed Mirvish Theatre, Massey Hall or the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre. Ryerson University also hosts sports events at Maple Leaf Gardens. Regardless of what you’re in the mood for, this neighborhood has plenty of options to entertain, inspire and delight.
For those seeking a break from the busy city pace, there are a number of beautiful parks and green spaces surrounding 8 Wellesley. The Allan Gardens is a short walk away with its glass-domed conservatory, fenced dog parks, shade trees, colourful sculptures and splash pad. Arena Gardens is also nearby, featuring an ornamental fountain and children’s playground. Ryerson Community Park is a small campus green space with an ice rink from November to February. And if the building gym and fitness centre isn’t enough, a Toronto Central YMCA is also close by.
Ryerson University’s downtown campus is a stone’s throw from 8 Wellesley. A short subway ride takes you to George Brown College campus. University of Toronto is also a few steps away. For younger students there are plenty of public school options include Jarvis Collegiate Institute, Gabrielle-Roy Elementary, and the Bond Street Nursery School.
The area is well served by TTC public transit, with Carlton and College streetcar routes. Both Wellesley and College Subway Station are a few steps away connecting residents to the Yonge-University-Spadina subway Line. Union Station is a few short stops on a subway ride away, with regional connections to GO Transit, VIA Rail and the UP Express. Just one stop north we have Bloor-Yonge station where you can seamlessly transfer onto the Bloor-Danforth Line. Toronto Pearson International Airport is just a 25-minute UP Express ride away. For drivers, 8 Wellesley is a quick drive to the Gardiner Expressway, Don Valley Parkway and the 401, allowing convenient travel and seamless connections to the surrounding Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
CentreCourt Development creates high-rise residential communities intentionally located near major amenities, public transit networks and employment opportunities across the GTA. As a fully integrated organization CentreCourt leads across all areas of development, including land acquisition, zoning, design, sales, construction and on-going customer care. Its string of recent residential projects has earned CentreCourt a reputation for being on the most active high-rise developers in the GTA, boasting 15 high-rise residential projects in various stages of development, collectively representing over 7,000 homes and over $3.5 billion dollars of development value.
CentreCourt’s vision is to be the premier high-rise residential developer in the GTA by upholding the highest standards of excellence and constantly exceeding the expectations of customers. This commitment is evidenced by their many accomplishments and awards, including the 2017 BILD Award.
Over the course of the last decade, BAZIS has played a large role in the transformation of Toronto’s landscape and skyline.
BAZIS focuses on designing luxurious living spaces with the utmost attention to detail, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in every facet of the residential and commercial real estate development process. Unique architecture and high standards of luxurious finishes are reflected in past and present projects which include: Bartley Towns, Crystal Blu, Emerald Park, Exhibit, eCondos and 1 Yorkville. Each of these developments is crafted with exquisite design, superior location and elaborate amenities.
BAZIS understands the mindset of today’s urban buyers. Creating luxury condo developments in some of Toronto’s most sought after locations, that are always unique in design and outstanding quality has put BAZIS in a class of its own.
PLATINUM SALES, NOW SELLING. Day-One pricing and plans have now released and we are accepting worksheets. Sales will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis through a controlled Worksheet process. That means, to get the best investment ROI you must secure your place in line by completing the necessary paperwork. Don't miss out on the rare opportunity to invest in a premium location pre-construction condo, before market launch. Register today and secure your chance to purchase with pre-sale pricing and incentives.
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Here are 4 reasons you should invest in Pre-Construction Condos:
#1. Deposit: you don’t need as much of a downpayment saved up as you think
#2. Leverage: Invest less and get more for your money
#3. Rents increase overtime: You Own the Property as Your Tenants Pay Your Mortgage
#4. Building Equity
Here are 5 Tips for Starting Your Pre-Construction Condo Search:
#1. Choose the type of home that meets your lifestyle needs
#2. Pre-Approval First
#3. Work with realtors experienced in Pre-Construction Sales – that’s US!
#4. Research the builder
#5. Talk with a real estate lawyer
To learn more about this, check out our blog, 5 Tips for Starting Your Pre-Construction Condo Search
