SYDNIA YU

From Friday's Globe and Mail

• 230 King Street East, suite 306
• Asking price: $265,000
• Selling price: $263,000
• Taxes: $1,600 (2005)
• Days on market: 16

This 700-square-foot condominium suite offers everything a young professional -- as is the case with the purchaser -- would likely desire in an urban pad: a hip downtown setting, a desirable new building and an interesting floor plan, agent Julie Kinnear says.

The building is close to the St. Lawrence Market, restaurants and trendy shops, as well as George Brown College. There also is frequent streetcar service. The whole area is becoming quite popular, Ms. Kinnear adds.

The same can be said about the building. It was recently constructed where a bank once stood, and features a mix of classic and modern elements. "They kept the faade of the old bank, so it has a groovy entrance," the agent says. It has a gym, spa with a hot tub and sauna, and rooftop patio with views of the lake.

The suite has one bedroom, a den and another space used as a solarium. The latter can be reached from the combined living and dining room or via sliding doors from the master bedroom.

There are hardwood floors throughout, except for the slate in the kitchen and the semi-en suite. The kitchen features a mirrored backsplash, granite breakfast bar and built-in appliances.

The suite comes with laundry machines and parking. Utilities are covered by a monthly fee of $353.

Listing agent: Julie Kinnear, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.