SYDNIA YU

From Friday's Globe and Mail

• 17 Sudbury St., No. 1706
• Asking price: $319,900
• Selling price: $351,200
• Taxes: $2,157 (2007)
• Days on market: 8
• Listing and co-op agent: Julie Kinnear, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.

This stacked condominium townhouse in the trendy King West Village is memorable for its prime location and layout, agent Julie Kinnear says.

It's in a complex that was built more than a decade ago, long before the surrounding area expanded with new residential developments, shops and restaurants, as well as a 24-hour grocery store.

The house is near parks, public transit, and the Drake and Gladstone hotels on Queen Street.

"It's a nice little pocket that's quite convenient," Ms. Kinnear says. "It's great for young professionals."

The original owner of the three-storey unit opted for a 1,080-square-foot plan with two rather than three bedrooms. "This was appealing because the bedrooms are usually so small, so this meant for a nice, big luxury-style master bedroom," the agent explains.

The bedrooms are on the second floor, along with a four-piece bathroom.

On the main level, there is a powder room and a combined living and dining room with halogen lights and maple-stained laminate floors installed just last year.

Along the back, the kitchen has upgraded granite countertops and ceramic floors and backsplash.

With south-facing windows throughout, the interior gets plenty of light. City skylines can be viewed from a private, 325-square-foot rooftop terrace with wood decking and fencing.

"These stacked townhouses have a lot of stairs - which is a drawback - but having this outdoor [space] is a big plus," Ms. Kinnear adds.

The unit comes with en suite laundry facilities and storage, and there is street-level access and outdoor parking. The monthly maintenance fee of $437 covers utilities. The complex is pet-friendly.