125 Omni Drive

Omni Forest Mansion I was completed by Tridel in 2001. The tower is part of a multi-building development in Bendale and resides beside a townhouse residence: Omni Forest Mansion II.

There’s much to appreciate at 125 Omni Dr — to start, this 23 storey tower backs on to a thickly forested green space. Amenities are thoughtful and the building includes some rarely offered extras; an indoor pool and whirlpool, an outdoor life-sized chess board, manicured gardens with benches and a water feature, and a games room. Prospective buyers can also count on common amenities such as a fitness centre and parking.

Dog owners will be thrilled to learn that Hand of God Dog Park is just 2 minutes from the building. And for those who love to entertain, there are guest rooms available for out of town visitors.

There’s a lot to be said for choosing an established condo, and one of the principal benefits with buildings from earlier time periods is that floor plans were far more generous. Scarborough condos for sale at 125 Omni Drive are incredibly spacious — the smallest suite in the entire building is 653 square feet — so buyers can generally count on more bang for their buck.

Units are open concept, with rich hardwood floors and large window blocks. Kitchens are open to the living space and feature cozy breakfast bars; most are equipped with stone counters, and modern appliances. Bedrooms are reasonably sized and offer ample storage, and bathrooms — which could have dated tile or old vanities — have deep soaker tubs. All suites include private balconies, a private locker, and stacked laundry.

Condo life at 125 Omni Drive is quite convenient, and not just for travel in and out of the neighbourhood — though it’s an incredible location for commuters. Condo residents are within walking distance of tree-lined trails at Frank Faubert Wood Lot and ice skating and events at Albert Campbell Square, which is where Toronto Public Library - Scarborough Civic Centre Branch is situated.

Shopping excursions are effortless because it’s just a 7 minute walk to Scarborough Town Centre for clothing boutiques, big box stores, jewellers, and more. This shopping mall also hosts a food court with restaurants like Moxie's Grill & Bar, Chipotle Mexican Grill, New York Fries, and McDonald’s.

Additional dining and shopping options dot the area around Midland Ave and Ellesmere Rd. Nightlife is modest here, but bars like Queen Victoria Pub are great for an afternoon drink on the patio. Families will find several schools to the south in the public and Catholic boards, and also sports facilities and programs at Birkdale Community Centre.

With Scarborough Town Centre only minutes away, residents can run most errands without a vehicle if they so choose. Public transit service is excellent in this portion of the neighbourhood as Scarborough Centre Station is within a 5 minute walk for subway service. For travel within the neighbourhood, there’s a bus stop close-by on Brimley.

Car owners can go north on Brimley for the 401 and reach the on-ramp before they’ve even cracked open their morning coffee.