Lippincott Living
56 Lippincott St, Toronto
Overview
Steps from the bustling intersection of College and Bathurst and next door to Toronto’s Kensington Market neighbourhood, Lippincott Living is a community of urban townhomes designed for young homeowners who desire a highly modern residence.
Built in 2010, the complex contains just eight Toronto condos for sale and for rent, all of which feature three-storey floor plans with open-concept layouts allowing for complete homeowner personalization. The interiors showcase designer finishes and the complex as a whole was constructed with many eco-friendly innovations to match the green-living concerns of modern residents. With their smart and sleek design and finishes, the townhomes of Lippincott Living stand at the forefront of contemporary, sustainable living.
Situated next door to Kensington Market, Lippincott Living is also only a short TTC trip to Toronto’s Entertainment District, Financial District, and just a short walk to Bloor Street and University of Toronto.
Most Notable Features
Youthful location: A great space for graduate students and young working professionals, Lippincott Living is just steps from a bumping nightlife scene at College and Bathurst, as well as Kensington Market. Home to many cafes and laid-back restaurants, the area attracts many students from nearby University of Toronto and Ryerson University.
Green living: Lippincott Living is recognized as a modern residence with a commitment to eco-friendly innovations. From the waste-reduction methods used during construction to the green ‘living-roofs’ and ‘argon-filled' sealed glass windows that naturally control heating and cooling, Lippincott Living is designed to make the modern homeowner feel good about their environmental impact.
The urban townhome: The ‘urban townhome’ is a unique entity among downtown Toronto condos these days. Often intended for young professionals and first time buyers, they offer a house-like space with all the features and finishes of a condo apartment. In a way, they are a good starting point for anyone who wants to one day buy own a real house.
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About 56 Lippincott St, Toronto
Located in one of Toronto’s most pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods, Lippincott Living is bounded by College Street to the north, Dundas Street to the south, with Spadina Avenue and Bathurst Street to the east and west. In other words, you’re right in the heart of all the action. Considered the city’s vintage capital, Kensington Market is an ever-popular site for thrift-shopping, craft-beer drinking, and espresso musing. You’re also right beside the culturally rich Chinatown and Queen Street West to the south, making it certain that you’ll never run out of places to explore. Some fun local joints to check out include Sneaky Dee’s on College Street for amazing nachos and live music, Urban Herbivore on Oxford Street for delicious vegetarian snacks, and Café Pamenar for a trendy espresso bar, plus many more.
Groceries and other household needs can be picked up among the many vendors and specialty food stores of Kensington Market as well as Chinatown. And for other name brand items, you can stop by Metro on College Street.
The area has some quaint green spaces such as Bellevue Square along Augusta Avenue, plus Alexandra Park south of Dundas Street. Both are great outdoor spaces with trees, benches, even a public swimming pool.
For those residents of 56 Lippincott St without a car, you can get around rather easily. The closest transit stop is a Light RailStop (BATHURST ST AT COLLEGE ST) and is only steps away, but there is also a Subway stop, BATHURST STATION - EASTBOUND PLATFORM, a 11-minute walk connecting you to the TTC. It also has (Bus) route 307 Bathurst Night Bus, and (Light Rail) route 511 Bathurst nearby. If you're driving from Lippincott Living, you'll have decent access to the rest of the city by way of Gardiner Expressway as well, which is within a few minutes drive using on and off ramps on Rees St.