Kingsway South Toronto Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Kingsway South - Etobicoke

The Kingsway is a residential neighbourhood located in the former City of Etobicoke in Toronto. It is a premier neighbourhood bounded by Dundas Street West on the Northside, Mimico Creek on the West Side, Bloor Street West on the Southside, and the Humber River on the Eastside.

•   AgeOlder
•   Area Urban
•   AmenitiesEast Mall
•   Commute13 mins DT
•   IncomeWealthy

| KINGSWAY SOUTH REAL ESTATE - TORONTO

Kingsway South Real Estate Overview

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The area was first known as 'Kingsway Park,' which later drifted to 'The Kingsway.' 'The Kingsway' is a road that winds through the heart of the area as well as the name of the Business Improvement Association business district along Bloor Street. The Kingsway is also known as the Kingsway South officially by the City of Toronto for planning purposes. It is named as Kingsway street to differentiate it from a recent extension of The Kingsway, north of Dundas Street.

An Etobicoke lawyer Robert Home Smith who purchased the old King's Mill, was the first to develop The Kingsway neighbourhood in the early 1900s. His vision of the community was inspired by the Garden City principles conceived initially in parts of England and the United States. The neighbourhood is hence described as "a little bit of England far from England,"

The Kingsway real estate market is known for its luxury homes and is famous for the schools in the community. Education centres in the neighbourhood include Our Lady of Sorrows Elementary Catholic School, Lambton-Kingsway Junior Middle School, Etobicoke Collegiate Institute, and Kingsway College Private School.

The Kingsway boasts of various facilities provided by the community, which includes a library, parks, restaurants, cafes, and areas offering recreational activities. For commuters, The Kingsway neighbourhood minutes from Pearson International Airport, downtown Toronto, and public transportation. Public transit is made available by the Royal York Station on the Bloor-Danforth Subway line, which is located at the southern border of The Kingsway neighbourhood. Several buses run through the area on Bloor Street West, Royal York Road, and on Dundas Street West.

The Kingsway is a well-planned, premier neighbourhood known for its tranquil setting. It is nestled in the forest of the Humber River Valley, with streets lined with majestic oak and maple trees. These tree-lined streets provide the perfect framework for the beautiful homes that grace this neighbourhood.

Who Lives In Kingsway South Homes

The neighbourhood was planned and built, especially for families. Most of the residents who live here are families with children or couples whose children have left.

Kingsway South Homes Are Perfect For

The neighbourhood is a premier community that is planned and designed for families. The houses and properties in this neighbourhood are a good size, with pedestrian-friendly streets that are suitable for children to play around. The area is perfect for families with children. It is also an excellent place for retirees to spend some peaceful time.

Life And Style, Amenities And Things To Do In Kingsway South

Residents of this neighbourhood enjoy various facilities provided to them that include several parks and recreational facilities. The recreational facilities include Central Arena, King's Mill Park, Kingsway Platform Tennis Club, Home Smith Park, Memorial Pool and Health Club, and Lambton-Kingsway Park, Rink and Pool.

The various restaurants and cafes located within the neighbourhood include Azirias, Ma Maison, Kingsway Fish and Chips, Magoo's Gourmet Hamburgers and Ice-creams, among others. Other restaurants include La Veranda Osteria, Sempre Pizza and Pasta, Momiji Such Bar, Ottimo Restaurante. There are also a couple of bars in the neighbourhood, such as the Crooked Cue, Old Sod Pub, The Monk's Kettle, and Henry VIII.

The neighbourhood provides a major shopping area on Bloor Street West, Dundas Street West, at the north end of the Kingsway. Some of the stores within the community include Bill Miles, Simply Chic Fine Lingerie, Carriage Trade and Oleander. The neighbourhood also celebrates the annual Taste of the Kingsway Festival every September. Other places of interest in this neighbourhood include the Brentwood Public Library, The Old Mill Inn and Spa, and The Kingsway Theatre.

Kingsway South Real Estate Market

Many houses for sale in The Kingsway neighbourhood feature intricate tapestry brick patterns, handsome stone exteriors, and elaborate stucco and half-timbering designs. The community offers a residential mix of commercial and residential areas. Most of the housing units are single-family detached homes. You will also find a few apartments and condos near the Old Mill subway station and Bloor and Dundas Streets.

Most of the homes in the Kingsway neighbourhood were built between 1924 and 1947 and primarily made up of detached Tudor-style, two-storey houses. A large majority of homes went through renovation while the façade and character of the original homes were maintained.

The Kingsway homes are designed with classical Victorian and Edwardian architecture. The detailed brick patterns, tree-lined streets, and wrought-iron street lamps add to the idyllic beauty of the neighbourhood. The lots and properties in this neighbourhood are a good size and well planned for families with several amenities at a walking distance. The Kingsway neighbourhood homes are priced at the top in the real estate listing. They are the most sought-after luxury homes in Toronto, mostly due to the old-style architecture and proximity to the subway.

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