The number of so-called “hard lofts” in Toronto has ballooned since the early 2000s as developers wised up to the moneymaking potential of turning old factories and warehouses into residential units. True loft conversions have an artsy vibe that’s nearly impossible to imitate, and some buyers feel they’re a smarter investment than new builds because supply is, in theory, limited by the number of available buildings to convert. Even would-be loft owners with sub-$1 million budgets can find a range of options: some units maintain the original raw, industrial feel, while the rough edges on others have been smoothed away (some repurposed buildings are even packed with luxury amenities). Below, five recently-listed hard lofts from across the city.
The Merchandise Lofts
Address: 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015
Listed price: $449,900
Sold for: $441,000 after 18 days on the market
Building fees and amenities: $466.40. Concierge; rooftop garden with dog walking area; lap pool; barbecue terrace; half-basketball court; yoga studio; Metro grocery store at street level
The take: This one-bedroom unit in the former Sears warehouse near Ryerson is a roomy 889 square feet, and has a sunken living area, a raised master bedroom with a sliding barn door, and a wall of factory-style windows. Despite those features, however, a sense of the building’s early 20th-century Chicago School architecture feels sadly absent.
Agent: Andrew John Harrild, Royal LePage Your Community Realty, Brokerage
204665 Building exterior 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-01/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-01 0 0
204672 Front entrance to the unit 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-08/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-08 0 0
204666 The sunken living room, dining room and kitchen 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-02/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-02 0 0
204667 Living room 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-03/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-03 0 0
204668 Living room and kitchen, with a view into the bedroom up the stairs 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-04/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-04 0 0
204669 Kitchen 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-05/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-05 0 0
204670 Kitchen 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-06/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-06 0 0
204671 Dining area 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-07/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-07 0 0
204673 Bedroom 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 155 Dalhousie Street, Unit 1015 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-09/ hard-lofts-155-dalhousie-street-09 0 0
204674 Bathroom <br />
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The Boiler Factory Lofts
Address: 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5
Listed price: $469,900
Sold for: $470,000 after 42 days on the market
Building fees and amenities: $330.19. None
The take: The Boiler Factory is an intimate, 11-unit building in the heart of Moss Park, an area undergoing change with new developments but currently still known for its housing projects and homeless shelters. The 900-square-foot unit has one bedroom (plus office), exposed brick walls and a stainless steel-accented kitchen that compliments the industrial exterior. Best of all: a private rooftop terrace with views of the city.
Agent: Edwin K. Brdlik, Toronto Lofts Realty Corp., Brokerage
204675 Building exterior 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-01/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-01 0 0
204676 Living and dining area 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-02/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-02 0 0
204677 Living room 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-03/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-03 0 0
204678 Dining room 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-04/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-04 0 0
204679 Kitchen 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-05/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-05 0 0
204680 Kitchen 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-06/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-06 0 0
204681 Office 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-07/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-07 0 0
204682 Bedroom 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-08/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-08 0 0
204683 Bathroom 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 189 Queen Street East, Unit 5 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-09/ hard-lofts-189-queen-street-east-09 0 0
204684 Rooftop terrace<br />
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The Brock Lofts
Address: 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212
Listed price: $499,000
Sold for: $580,000 after three days on the market
Building fees and amenities: $698.46. None
The take: Spend $110,000 more and you’ll get a two-bedroom loft spanning 1173 square feet and two levels. A pair of open-tread metal staircases lead to the master bedroom and a private rooftop terrace (which has an excellent view of the line-up at Electric Mud BBQ ). Maintenance fees are a tad steep considering the building lacks costly amenities like a concierge or fitness centre.
Agents: Heikki Walden and Michael Camber, The Camber Walden Group
204685 Building exterior 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-01/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-01 0 0
204686 Kitchen and living area, first level 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-02/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-02 0 0
204687 Living and dining area, first level 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-03/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-03 0 0
204688 Living area, first level 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-04/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-04 0 0
204689 Den or second bedroom, first level 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-05/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-05 0 0
204690 Steel staircase leading to the second level 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-06/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-06 0 0
204691 Master bedroom, second level 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-07/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-07 0 0
204692 Master bedroom and staircase to the rooftop patio 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-08/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-08 0 0
204693 Bathroom 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 27 Brock Avenue, Unit 212 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-09/ hard-lofts-27-brock-avenue-09 0 0
204694 Rooftop terrace<br />
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The Broadview Lofts
Address: 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428
Listed price: $589,900
Sold for: $601,000 after four days on the market
Building fees and amenities: $494.49. Concierge; party room; rooftop patio
The take: With 152 units, the former Rexall Pharmacy warehouse just east of the Don Valley Parkway feels a little less exclusive than some of the other conversions. The split-level suite, however, is spectacular, with a huge open-concept kitchen and living area, and a master suite with a full wall of built-in closets.
Agent: Andrew John Harrild, Royal LePage Your Community Realty, Brokerage
204705 Building exterior 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-01/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-01 0 0
204706 Living room 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-02/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-02 0 0
204707 Living room and workspace 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-03/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-03 0 0
204708 Kitchen 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-04/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-04 0 0
204709 Kitchen 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-05/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-05 0 0
204710 Dining room 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-06/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-06 0 0
204711 Master bedroom 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-07/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-07 0 0
204712 Master bedroom 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-08/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-08 0 0
204713 Bathroom 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 68 Broadview Avenue, Unit 428 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-09/ hard-lofts-68-broadview-avenue-09 0 0
204714 South-facing balcony<br />
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The Robert Watson Lofts
Address: 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116
List Price: $775,000
Sold for: Still on the market
Building fees and amenities: $843.72. Courtyard; rooftop garden
The take: This six-storey former candy factory in Roncesvalles is generally considered one of the city’s best conversions. A two-bedroom, ground-floor unit juxtaposes gritty industrial features like exposed brick, wood beams, open ductwork and rounded windows with a sleek contemporary kitchen and minimalist bathrooms. The bedrooms are set off by curtains, not walls, which could make for some privacy issues.
Agent: Carl Langschmidt, Royal LePage Your Community Realty, Brokerage
206810 Building exterior 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-11/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-11 0 0
204716 Entrance and dining area, main level 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-02/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-02 0 0
204717 Living room, main level 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-03/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-03 0 0
204718 Living room, main level 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-04/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-04 0 0
204719 Kitchen, main level 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-05/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-05 0 0
204720 Den/office, first level 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-06/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-06 0 0
204721 Master bedroom, mezzanine level 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-07/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-07 0 0
204723 Second bedroom, mezzanine level 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-09/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-09 0 0
204722 First bathroom 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 363 Sorauren Avenue, Unit 116 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condo-showdown-hard-lofts/slide/hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-08/ hard-lofts-363-sorauren-avenue-08 0 0
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