Condo of the Week: $1.75 million for an Annex loft with a private rooftop patio
By Victoria DiPlacido |
By Victoria DiPlacido |
Address: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
Neighbourhood: Annex
Agent: Daena Allen-Noxon, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Johnston and Daniel Division
Price: $1,749,000
The Place: A two-level penthouse in the Schoolhouse Lofts, a 19-unit building that was previously home to Loretto College girls school. (We featured a neighbouring suite last year.)
Bragging Rights: You get the the majestic brick exterior of an educational institution, but none of the school-standard linoleum floors and fluorescent lighting. Instead, the interiors are fitted out with hardwood, marble and sparkly chandeliers.
Big Selling Point: The open kitchen and living room lend themselves to entertaining, while the bedrooms are tucked away in private corners of the suite.
Possible Deal Breaker: Plenty of nearby schools means plenty of nearby spots where students like to congregate—sometimes not so quietly.
By the Numbers:
• $1,749,000
• $1,248.08 in monthly maintenance fees
• 2,092 square feet
• 9.6-foot ceilings
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 parking spots
• 2 balconies
• 1 storage locker
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- Laundry room, second level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Entertaining area, second level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- The second-level entertaining area has a wet bar, a wine fridge and access to the rooftop terrace
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Master ensuite, second level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- The master ensuite has a double vanity, a soaker tub and a glass shower. The flooring and counters are marble
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Walk-in closet, master bedroom
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Master bedroom, second level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- The master bedroom’s floating bedside tables, broadloom carpeting and wall-mounted television are also included
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- The second level contains the master suite, a laundry room and an entertaining space with terrace access
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- There is storage underneath the stairs
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Powder room, main level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- This bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a glass shower and marble floors and counters
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Second bedroom, main level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- The main level also contains a den/office and the second bedroom
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Kitchen, main level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- There is a double sink next to the stove, plus an extra sink in the Carrera marble breakfast bar
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Dining room and kitchen, main level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- Living room, main level
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- The open-plan living and dining area has custom Italian silk drapes. All window coverings are included
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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- The five-storey building is a block north of Bloor, just east of Bathurst
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
- Condo of the Week: 391 Brunswick Avenue, Penthouse 1
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Went to see it a few weeks ago and it was a big meh.
Dear Ms Spence
Having worked very hard in making what I think is a beautiful place for my family, having taken a lot of time and effort over many years to feel comfortable and happy in our very own home, with taste obviously being subjective and the fact we regretfully have to sell I really would love your input as to how we could make our HOME a little less ‘meh’
Many thanks
For starters? Lower your asking price to something more realistic.
Unfortunately, the steep condo fees in exchange for zero amenities as well as a depressing front entrance/hallway to the building are out of your control.
After painstakingly looking at comparables within Toronto
and even within our building (Penthouse 4, down the hall, sold just the other
month at $823.00 per sqft) I have been advised and agree that the price is
where it should be. Of course, seeing your interest in this website coupled
with your comments I must naturally assume you are in the Real Estate business
yourself, and am sure that you have already done this research. I would be so grateful if you could please point me in the direction of comparables that back up your comment…………..How lucky we are that the arms of the internet have this wonderful reach as to allow us the opportunity to gain such top-notch insight from people we would never normally come across.
Glad to see you’ve followed my advice and lowered the asking price by a quarter of a million.