An Opulent Address
Taking its cues from the area’s long history of luxury, 2 Post Road brings the very best of boutique condo living to the coveted Bridle Path neighbourhood.
By Susan Semenak
What is a contextual landmark? It’s a building that fits seamlessly into its environment, taking its cues from the surrounding architecture and the neighbourhood’s character. Set among the distinguished estates of Toronto’s coveted Bridle Path, 2 Post Road is an upcoming condominium project from award-winning developer North Drive that takes its context from the refined luxury and grandeur of the Bridle Path’s rich heritage.
This 61-unit, five-storey, high-end boutique building was designed by world-renowned architect Richard Wengle as a modern interpretation of the classic Beaux-Arts style, meant to evoke the opulence of Bridle Path’s estates.
The plan with 2 Post Road, says Barry Cohen, President of Cohen Homes & Estates, the real estate sales team representing the new project, is to mirror the Bridle Path’s aura with its limestone facade, high-end finishes, generous amenities and large suites with wide terraces. “Unlike most new condo projects, 2 Post Road is definitely not your typical glass box we see more and more of today,” Cohen says.
Right from the beginning, it was important for everyone involved in the project to create what Cohen describes as “the grandness of a house” in each of the one-storey condo suites. The ground-floor garden homes, for instance, feature expansive kitchens and living rooms, soaring 12-foot ceilings and spacious outdoor areas that feel like a gated backyard with covered eating areas and landscaped patios. The top two penthouse floors, too, feature suites ranging in size from 1,500 to 3,750 square feet, with high ceilings, vast windows and generous terraces.
The interiors are outfitted with high-end features not often seen in condo developments except as upgrades, and buyers can combine suites for larger living spaces. Spectacular finishes include wide-plank hardwood floors, large kitchens with centre islands topped with marble, granite or Silestone countertops, walk-in pantries and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, plus gas fireplaces and heated floors in the bathroom. Each unit also comes with two parking spots and a full-sized locker room. Five-star amenities including valet parking, concierge service and a large fully-equipped gym, pickle ball court, golf simulator, and a private dining room with its own catering kitchen ensure residents have everything they need within steps.
With sales now well underway, 2 Post Road is generating interest from a broad market of would-be buyers, including older couples looking to “right-size” into one-storey living without giving up the space and comfort of their homes, as well as young families attracted by the area’s excellent schools and well-served neighbourhood.
“You are removed from the rush and bustle of the city, but you still have great access to downtown, to the airport and northward to cottage country,” Cohen says.
And for people who travel, Cohen notes, there’s comfort in not worrying about Toronto’s rising rates of car thefts and home break-ins. “What you get here is the peace of mind of enhanced security and a doorman. It is lock-and-go convenience.”
Construction of the 2 Post Road project is expected to begin by the end of this year, with a targeted completion date at the end of summer 2028. Suites start at $2 million.