Recently Queen Street West buzzed with excitement when Baywood Homes launched sales of Bohemian Embassy. “The area has long been a great place to visit, club hop, and shop. Now we are helping make it a great place to live as well,” said Natascha Pieper, Baywood’s sales and marketing manager.

Queen West and Gladstone Avenue is the heart of Toronto’s cultural hub. “With neighbours like the Drake Hotel, our Bohemian Embassy will help make the community that much more vibrant, that much more exciting,” she continued.

Bohemian Embassy lives up to its name with a distinctive exterior. The community consists of a 19-storey tower at the rear of the property, an eight-storey mid-rise fronting onto Queen, and a lush landscaped courtyard in the middle of it all—an oasis of formal plantings and casual shrubs punctuated with seating areas and striking public art. The courtyard will be visible from Queen through an arched gateway, which will set it off as a tranquil spot amid vibrant surroundings.

To showcase the appeal that this condo neighbourhood has for urban bohemians, the presentation centre was specially designed and decorated with input from local artists. Visitors can browse through displays and get a feel for the exterior surroundings while they work out details of their interior layouts. From the moment they walk in, they understand that Bohemian Embassy is out of the ordinary—a new landmark in a neighbourhood of architectural icons.

In addition to the Drake, Bohemian Embassy’s neighbours include the world-renowned Sandra Ainsley Gallery, which exhibits pieces by major contemporary Canadian, American, and internationally recognized artists working in glass and mixed media.

Queen West is also home to trendy restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and nightspots that feed the lifestyle of the eclectic mix of its residents. In addition, the nearby Queen streetcar places the subway and Toronto’s countless other amenities at residents’ doorstep, making this a great place to live, work, and play.

Page + Steele Architects created a spectacular exterior for this special condominium by merging the industrial and the Victorian—the predominant styles that make this stretch of Queen so charmingly unusual. The buildings will reflect the vibrant ambience of this exceptional area. Interiors will showcase the creative work of II BY IV Design Associates. The 19-storey tower will provide fetching city and/or lake views, and both buildings will present a tempting lifestyle option for anyone looking to live downtown in artistic style.

Residents will also have the use of tremendous building amenities, including a men’s and women’s fitness centre with workout facilities and the Bohemian Sky Lounge with its rooftop garden and barbecue. Owners will love coming home to this fun, funky environment.

Bohemian Embassy offers 345 exceptional suites, including a number of attractive flats and two-storey lofts. Every unit has a patio, balcony, or terrace, some up to 20 feet long and five feet deep. Suites range from 475-square-foot one-bedrooms to one-bedroom-plus- dens, two-bedrooms, and expansive two-storey two-bedroom-plus-den lofts. Prices start at $169,900, which is tremendously affordable considering the premier locale.

The condo is sure to attract the mix of residents that has made Queen West so popular. Young professionals making their first move downtown will find the condo appealing, and those who already work along Bay Street can live in this hip section of the city. Empty nesters are choosing Bohemian Embassy as a vibrant place to live as they leave behind large family homes for a more carefree lifestyle.

More than a quarter century of experience has earned Baywood Homes a reputation as an industry leader. The company has created desirable communities and is known for offering outstanding service and quality. Baywood exhibits a gift for creating unique living spaces, a practice that evolved from its roots as a custom quality builder. Bohemian Embassy is a captivating example of Baywood’s design panache and knack for choosing the right location.

The sales office is at 1171 Queen Street West. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 12 to 5 p.m.; closed Friday. For more information visit www.bohemianembassy.ca   or call 416-516-1212.