You rise to bird song; the melody pours through the balcony door, which you’d left open just a crack so you could savour the fresh air through the night. 

The sun is rising and, as your coffee cup receives its first fill of espresso from the countertop machine, you step out to the balcony for a proper sunrise stretch. Standing in the crisp morning air, you gaze upon an endless canopy of green. A deep breath reinforces your love for ravine-side living: the air is sweet, fresh and pure.

All this, while the greatest amenities of Toronto’s east end are just down the street. 

To many a city-slicker, the above may sound like a mere revery. But take heart: it’s a dream that can come true, and more easily than you might imagine. This vision becoming a reality comes down to one special boutique development set to rise over Colonel Danforth Park.

Perch Condos, a 168-residence project from Firmland Developments Corp., will serve as an ideal addition to an already-beautiful pocket of Toronto’s east end, bridging the gap between the natural world and luxurious, urban living.

The aptly-named, inspired endeavour will see its residents perched among the treetops within spaciously-designed suites, all with access to inspired amenities and — perhaps most highly coveted — breathtaking views of both Highland Creek and Toronto at large.

The “Where”

Indeed, urban living is optimal for many. Access to workplaces, shopping, restaurants, schools, and more, all via a transit system that’s built into the city’s infrastructure for the sake of convenience and cost-effectiveness. City life means a wider variety of cuisines, more diverse activities, and larger circles of friendship than can be found in most rural regions — all these facets come together to cover solid square-footage where the grounds of humans’ most basic needs are concerned.

The caveat to these benefits, however, can be a loss of connection with the natural world. Instead of trees outside the average Torontonian’s window, many a city-dweller will gaze outside only to see another building staring back at them.

But, proving that there’s no need to sacrifice convenience to get closer to Mother Earth, Perch is popping up in a place that could easily be called “perfect.”