What do you think? Is the price right for this North York condo listing with a sunlit, wrap-around balcony and beautiful views?

Location: 1006-115 Antibes Dr., Toronto
Price: $799,900
The sellers: Janice and Derrick Niss wanted to downsize from their detached home in Thornhill three years ago, but two of their three children were attending university and still living at home. They found a solution in a 1,435-square-foot condo in the nearby Westminster-Branson neighbourhood in North York. It had three bedrooms, so was large enough for everyone.
The building was older, but the 10th-floor, corner condo suite had been completely renovated, so was modern and bright. And its huge wraparound balcony with two sliding doors offered beautiful south and west views of surrounding park, and, at 600-square-feet, extended the indoor living space to the outdoors.
“In the summer, I sit there all the time,” says Janice Niss. “It’s lovely and I’ve made planters out there. I don’t miss the house.”
“You basically get the warm sun all morning on the balcony,” adds Derrick. “There are no condos close by, so you can see some distance. In the fall time, it’s beautiful to see the changing of the trees in R. Ross Lord Park.” They can even see the CN Tower in the distance, and “when there are fireworks, we don’t have to go anywhere to watch them!” adds his wife.
One feature that sold the couple on the condo was the updated kitchen and its beautiful walk-in pantry, says Janice. “I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and it’s an open-concept plan. There are big windows, so I can see the view outside when I’m working in there.” The dining room is open to the kitchen, but with its own delineated space.
“You can easily sit to 10 to 12 people in the dining room,” says Derrick. “Each of our three children has a boyfriend, or a spouse, or a fiancé, and now we have a grandchild.” One of their sons brings his dog to visit — and the condo building allows owners to have pets up to a certain weight.
Because the condo is so open, with large windows and two sliding doors, the Nisses hardly ever have to use air-conditioning because of the breeze that blows through. In winter, they seldom have to put on the heat, as the unit is bathed in the warmth of the winter sun.
The Nisses have two cars and their condo has two parking spots, but they don’t have to use their cars for many daily errands.
“One of my sisters lives in Thornhill and I can walk to her place in 10 minutes,” says Janice. “There’s a bus stop right outside the condo building, too.”
“It’s a very established area,” adds her husband. “There are stores all around, with three or more supermarkets within walking distance. We’re beside R. Ross Gordon Park, and a city park with a playground for children.”
They don’t even have to leave their condo building grounds to enjoy a walk. The condo property has extensive gardens and paths, and it’s adjacent to yet another park.
The realtor says: “The building is in a fantastic location, close to transit, schools, community centre, parks and walking trails,” says Brian Cowan. “On a clear day, you can see the CN Tower with unobstructed views while (you’re) enjoying a morning coffee on the terrace.”
Cowan says the rooms are generously sized and offer a great option for a buyer looking for a three-bedroom condo with a larger footprint and modern feel. The den, attached to the main bedroom, is currently used as an office, but could be a dressing room or yoga studio, for example.
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The Nisses, who are moving to be near to their grandchild, say the condo is ideal for people who want a low-maintenance lifestyle, and spacious living.
“When it snows, I just drive out of the parking garage and the driveways are plowed,” he says. “I don’t have the hassle of shovelling snow or moving the lawn. My wife loves to garden, and she’s been able to continue that with her planters on the balcony.”
His wife agrees. “The planters are more than enough, and keep me busy but not exhausted. The condo is very bright, so I have lots of indoor plants, too.”