1245 Bayly Street & 1255 Bayly Street

Rising to 25 storeys in a desirable lakeside pocket of Pickering — SF3 Condominiums is a stylish and modern residence that balances commuter ease and recreation. This tower resides beside its sister development, San Francisco by The Bay Condos, so if prospective buyers cannot find a unit at 1255 Bayly Street, then they might find a comparable unit next door.

One of the biggest draws for this complex is its proximity to Pickering GO Station, which is only 7 minutes away on foot. As well, this building is minutes from an on-ramp for the 401.

To go with an incredible location in the Bay Ridges neighbourhood, residents of 1255 Bayly Street have excellent amenities at home; a fitness centre, saunas, a shared rooftop patio with communal barbeques, an outdoor pool with a large deck and seating, and a media room and party room.

There are 231 suites at SF3 Condominiums, available in an array of different layouts. 1 bedroom condos in this building begin at 499 square feet and can reach up to 749 square feet. The largest homes in the building are 2 bedroom plus den suites, which can be as spacious as 1486 square feet.

Homes at 1255 Bayly St follow open concept layouts and feature floor to ceiling window walls, wide plank flooring and track lighting. Gourmet kitchens come equipped with integrated stainless steel appliances and wide cabinets. The stone countertops are great for prep, but the functional layouts mean that kitchens don’t take up too much space or impede the open concept layouts.

Bedrooms are spacious by modern condo standards and include large closets with ample storage. All units have stacked laundry and covered private balconies.

Bay Ridges is a beautiful neighbourhood, centered around Frenchman’s bay. This lakeside community is sprinkled with meandering parks and is home to winding residential streets lined by mature trees and single family homes.

Life at 1255 Bayly Street offers plenty of convenience, and it begins with Tim Hortons just 2 minutes away on foot. There’s a nearby Domino’s close-by and a few specialized boutiques too. For a larger selection, residents can go north on Liverpool Rd to Pickering Town Centre — a shopping mall with clothing boutiques, tech stores, and more.

There’s a food court at Pickering Town Centre and dozens of restaurants in the area like The Pickle Barrel, Moxie's Grill & Bar, and also nightlife options like Liverpool John's. However, for entertainment, most residents will want to make their way south on Liverpool Rd to the waterfront where a collection of charming restaurants and cozy boutiques await.

Boating enthusiasts have Fairport Yacht Club, Pickering Rouge Canoe Club and Frenchman's Bay Yacht Club all in the bay area. Plus, there are serene walking trails by the water and countless picturesque picnic spots.

Unfortunately, condo life in Pickering isn’t always as convenient as it can be with most Toronto condos. Residents of 1255 Bayly Street will probably need a vehicle or public transit to get around, because while there are businesses and grocery stores to the north, large parking lots and busy roads will deter many residents from running errands on foot.

Condo residents can catch a bus right outside of the building on Bayly Street and transit service is reasonable throughout the neighbourhood. Commuters can walk to Pickering GO in 7 minutes for train service or jump in their cars and drive to Liverpool for the nearest 401 on-ramp.