Builder's Description
155 Cumberland: On Bloor Street at Avenue Road, in Yorkville, exists an exceptional residence. High above the city, atop the heart of Toronto, it is both exclusive and elegant. The penthouse was originally inhabited by Noah and Rose Torno, one of the city’s most fashionable power couples. Built in the 1960’s, cloaked in mystique,
drenched in fascination, it was host venue for the era’s most extravagant and eclectic social scene.
The Torno residence is a legend in modernist architectural design. Today, the essence...
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155 Cumberland: On Bloor Street at Avenue Road, in Yorkville, exists an exceptional residence. High above the city, atop the heart of Toronto, it is both exclusive and elegant. The penthouse was originally inhabited by Noah and Rose Torno, one of the city’s most fashionable power couples. Built in the 1960’s, cloaked in mystique,
drenched in fascination, it was host venue for the era’s most extravagant and eclectic social scene.
The Torno residence is a legend in modernist architectural design. Today, the essence of this heritage-designated apartment is recaptured and restored in sixteen exceptional residences that mirror the quality, style and design of the original. A private gated entrance. Express elevators to a secluded rooftop escape. Spaces limited only by the breadth of your imagination. Services befitting those distinguished few who live enviable lives. An original masterpiece reinvented and replicated.
Impressive outside. Spectacular inside. Undetected by the world, these mansions-in-the-sky offer you a bird’s eye view of a dynamic city. Your neighbours – select. Your privacy – catered. Your lifestyle – privileged. Nº 155 Cumberland is design at its highest form. Each residence embraces luxury at every step. Enter and you will be delighted by the superlative style of your home. Imagine magnificent, expansive suites from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet, plus the 10,000 square foot Torno residence. Envision soaring 11- foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling unobstructed windows. Imagine light that creates a magical ambiance for you to enjoy day or night.
Look far and wide because you can. Every view is grand. Completely unobstructed
and protected private vistas, framed in floor-to-ceiling windows, celebrate a
cosmopolitan skyline. Select your perfect posture. Inside or out – you own the
sky. Whether gazing through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of your home, or
lounging on your magnificent terrace, an ever-changing cityscape awaits you.
To the south, the downtown core – magnificent towers and sparkling lights. A city
alive
with architectural landmarks stretching to the lake’s edge. To the west, a piece of
modern history – Daniel Libeskind’s striking addition to the Royal Ontario Museum.
To the east,
a streetscape of exclusive shops and restaurants. To the north, a lush backdrop of
scenic,
tree-lined streets on Hazelton Avenue, in Rosedale and in Forest Hill. Before you,
behind you, below and above – it’s your city, yours for the viewing.
K I T C H E N A N D B R E A K F A S T R O O M
Flooring
Choice of 16” x 16”, 18” x 18”, or 12” x 24” stone flooring (in certain Developer supplied materials) installed in a brick pattern, with a honed or polished finish and sealed, from Developer selection.
Cabinets
Upper and lower custom cabinets with framed construction, painted in a light colour, offered in contemporary or traditional styles. Stained mahogany wood island. All from Downsview or equivalent supplier. Drawers are dovetail construction using water resistant Fenolil veneer core plywood with highly resistant wood grain finish. All sliding hardware by Blumotion. Choice of door profiles from Developer selection. Accessories include two (2) wood cutlery dividers, two (2) utensil dividers,
two (2) tray dividers and pull out waste bin. A minimum of four (4) clear glass inserts in upper cabinets included with painted light colour finished wood interiors with adjustable 3/8” glass shelves.
Lighting
Under-cabinet valence lighting and recessed pot lights above counter top.
Electrical
Two (2) horizontally mounted duplex receptacles above counter top and at kitchen island.
Exhaust Hood
Wall mounted stainless steel hood with stainless steel duct cover with 1,000 or 1,200 cfm exhaust.
Appliances
Wolf 48”stainless steel gas range complete with griddle or BBQ; six (6) burners, one (1) 18” lower oven with infrared broiler and one (1) 30” convection oven (both ovens are self cleaning). Separate wall mounted microwave. 24” Sub-Zero wine fridge (46 bottle capacity) with glass door in stainless steel with stainless steel handle. 48” Sub-Zero side-by-side fridge/freezer in stainless steel or with integrated paneled door to match cabinetry. Miele quiet dishwasher with hidden controls complete with cutlery tray in stainless steel.
Countertops
Choice of slab marble or granite with edge profile from Developer selection.
Basin
Stainless steel double bowl from Developer selection.
Faucets
Choice from Developer selection.
Backsplashes
Choice of marble or granite slabs (18” high, 30” high at stove) from Developer selection.
M A S T E R E N S U I T E B A T H R O O M S
Flooring
Choice of 16” x 16”, 18” x 18”, or 12” x 24” stone flooring (in certain Developer supplied materials) installed in a brick pattern, with a honed or polished finish and sealed, from Developer selection.
Bathtub
Kohler free standing cast iron tub with ceramic base complete with tub set and hand shower from Developer selection.
Vanities
Painted wood cabinets with frame construction with door profiles from Developer selection; drawers are solid birch with dovetail construction and undermount Blumotion slide hardware.
Vanity Countertop
3/4” slab marble with 6” high slab backsplash from Developer selection.
Basin
Choice from Developer selection.
Water Closet
Choice from Developer selection.
Shower Enclosure
Frameless tempered glass shower door with marble wall tiles in choice of 12” x 12” or 16” x 16” polished or honed and sealed. Shower threshold to be finished with matching stone; floor to have matching 4” x 4” stone tile. Includes one (1) recessed soap box in matching stone; teak fold down shower bench from Waterworks.
Shower System
Rain shower head with arm and flange from wall with hand shower rail system and two (2) thermostatic volume controls from Developer selection.
Accessories
Two (2) 24” towel bars, one (1) paper holder, one (1) towel ring and two (2) robe hooks from Developer selection.
Lighting
Recessed halogen low voltage pot lights and four (4) Waterworks wall mounted sconces, complete with shades, from Developer selection.