30 Holly Street

Holly Street is an inviting, wide boulevard with impressive towers set behind a lush green landscape. Among these structures, at 30 Holly Street, the aptly named Thirty Holly Street Condos attracts many buyers seeking Toronto condos for sale in the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood.

Completed in 1987, 30 Holly helped to establish Menkes Development’s sterling reputation in the city’s condo market, after having previously focused on designing single family homes. As a result the condo is meticulously designed, with both refined architecture and an alluring set of amenities.

Standing at 17-storeys, the building's modern design stands out, even from the contemporary glass office building next door. The Thirty Holly Condos’ octagonal structure showcases a grand array of wide windows, richly textured by deep-set private balconies along its bends. And as alluring as the building is from the street, 30 Holly is also adorned with an outdoor space that a passersby can’t see from the street: on the rooftop sits a common deck with gardens, as well as plenty of space for residents to lounge in the sun.

The building also offers its residents access to a recently renovated gym outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, a sauna, and a versatile room that can be used for both business meetings and parties. And finally, the lush landscapes on 30 Holly’s grounds lead residents toward the building’s welcoming lobby, cared for by 24-hour concierge service.

Perhaps best suited for small families or buyers in need of an extra office space, the building houses 96 Toronto condos consisting of two-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plans, some of which also feature dens. These homes range in size from approximately 1,100 to 1,300 square feet, and many extend out onto private balconies.

Regardless, all of the suites boast bright atmospheres: the octagonal shape of the structure means the interior spaces receive excellent exposure to natural light. Taking advantage of this are the sun-filled breakfast rooms next to the galley kitchens, where residents can start the day off right.

Holly Street’s wide boulevard makes it feel like a world of its own, however it’s also a quick trip over to the well-established urban scene at Yonge and Eglinton. A Starbucks can even be found right at the north end of the block, past which there are many popular eateries and cafés along Eglinton.

Additionally, when residents want to do some shopping, the Yonge-Eglinton Centre is an exciting and convenient spot. Not only are there are many boutiques and brand-name stores to choose from here, as well as a SilverCity Cinemas, but it also takes just five minutes to reach on foot.

Finally, a Metro and an LCBO can also be found in the Yonge-Eglinton Centre. For residents who would like to avoid the temptation of the mall’s stores (and the crowds they attract), there’s also a Loblaws and an LCBO at Eglinton East and Lillian.

Even without a car, getting around the city is easy for those living at 30 Holly. Residents can take the partially covered shortcut after exiting the Thirty Holly Condos’ west doorway to reach Eglinton Station. This walkway sits between 30 Holly and the courtyard of its neighbouring Minto building, and makes the five-minute walk over to the subway even shorter.

And for those who drive, residents enjoy the relatively fast pace of the traffic in midtown Toronto. And when heading into the city’s surrounding towns and suburbs, drivers have many highways to choose from: driving West on Eglinton leads to the Allen Expressway, whereas the Don Valley Parkway can be reached after a quick drive east, and traveling north up Yonge leads directly to the 401.