The Benvenuto is a masterpiece of 1950s modernist architecture which was lovingly and meticulously transformed into one of Toronto’s premiere luxury condominium buildings. Perched atop a hill overlooking Toronto’s skyline, steps from Avenue and St. Clair, the site was formerly at the water’s edge of Lake Iroquois. The Benvenuto estate was a mansion of Norman-inspired architecture that was built by Simeon Janes, overlooking his vast land holdings, now known as The Annex. In 1955, architect Peter Dickinson designed an architectural masterpiece of luxury rental apartment and hotel living, The Benvenuto, to take its place.
In 2006, Mitchell Abrahams and his partners purchased the building, received approval to convert to condominiums, and set out to completely re-energize and refurbish the building. Since then, one-by-one, each apartment has been exquisitely renovated as they turnover, creating highly sought-after luxury condominiums. Owners live in an important architectural
landmark in suites re-imagined with modern, flowing luxury floorplans, and re-built with the finest luxury finishes, meticulously selected to complement the original timeless design. And all residents are pampered with 24-hour concierge service, valet parking and the famed Scaramouche restaurant on site.
Following an exciting 15-year career as an institutional and corporate real estate executive, Mitch Abrahams’ Benvenuto Group has focused the last 20 years on creating outstanding places to live by acquiring and renovating top rental properties in Toronto and Montreal, as well as developing high quality condominium and purpose-built rental buildings in both markets.
The group’s most recent developments include:
Monza Condos at 861 St. Clair St. West is a 76 suite boutique condominium project, now nearing completion. Set on the south side of St. Clair, at Winona, the beautiful architecture, sweeping balconies and terraces, spectacular skyline views and beautifully designed suite layouts combine to create a great place to live. Located in the heart of the many dining, shopping, coffee shops and fitness options along St. Clair, and just steps from the Cedarvale ravine, the bustling Wychwood Barns community space, close to great schools, Forest Hill, the streetcar and the subway.
The Whitney on Redpath, at the corner of Redpath and Soudan in the vibrant Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood represents the best in new purpose-built rental living. The 21 storey tower offers 24 hour concierge service and a wide array of luxurious amenities, from a rooftop outdoor pool overlooking the city skyline, to a state of the art 3,500 square foot fitness studio, co-working spaces, a screening room and a furnished guest suite. Suites offer breathtaking views over the city skyline, and each impeccably designed apartment floorplan is upgraded with the top quality features, finishes and attention to detail that The Benvenuto group has become known for.
293 The Kingsway, a nine-storey luxury condominium project at The Kingsway and Dundas is now complete, with the final few suites available for sale. Aberdeen on The Kingsway, a high-quality purpose built rental tower, next door at 299 The Kingsway is now leasing up quickly.
The Benvenuto Group continues to create places that people are proud to call home, and are hard at work on several upcoming new purpose built rental and condominium projects in both Toronto and Montreal.
