$1.5 million for a sunken treasure on Sorauren with a hidden closet

Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles Price: $1,525,000 Fees: $1,017.97 a month Size: 1,558 square feet Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 2 Parking spot: 1 Real estate agent: Maude Greisman, The Greisman Group

The Place

A one-bedroom, two-bathroom condo on the ground floor of the former Rawlings baseball glove factory. The property is one of 10 converted units in the four-storey complex. Each one comes with its own unique layout and original elements: cave-like stone walls and exposed ducts, brick and wood beams. It’s within walking distance of three streetcar lines, Dundas West station, Sorauren Avenue Park and bustling Roncesvalles. And motorists are a short drive from both the Gardiner and Weston Road.

The History

The original factory was built in 1902. Just before Y2K, Jackson Goad Architects converted it. The sellers bought this unit in 2015. After some more renovations, their home quickly became a hub for their three children and their respective families.

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The Tour

The classic red-brick factory is situated at the corner of Sorauren and Columbus. This unit comes with an outdoor parking spot and EV charger.

Past the complex entrance, down a few steps and through the unit’s front door is the foyer, with floor-to-ceiling landscape wallpaper and charming vintage furniture. That bookshelf in the background is actually a hidden walk-in closet.

A reverse angle highlights the foyer’s three-panel workshop windows plus walls fit for a catacomb.

Hang a right through the sliding barn doors to take in the living room.

The living room was recently fitted with a fireplace: gas on the inside, old world on the outside.

There’s plenty of space for hosting here, and the exposed white brick is a nice touch.

Here’s some fun circus wallpaper—one of the sellers’ favourite features.

Even the books complement the home’s frenetic colour palette.

A large island centres the kitchen, which is lined with stainless steel appliances. Notably, the dishwasher has been installed higher off the ground, keeping back-straining to a minimum. The subway tile backsplash, meanwhile, is layered with open shelving. And there’s a deep-set recessed shelf along the wall behind the sink—a pop of colour amid all the neutral tones.

The kitchen has tons of storage, including that floor-to-ceiling pantry.

Now for the dining area, right next to those barn doors.

Behind the dining area is a workstation.

Off the kitchen is a full bathroom, with a tub and shower that was added in 2015.

This is the bedroom. A curved wall brings some visual interest and privacy while softening the space’s industrial elements. The wall-mounted TV acts as a divider between the bed and the open closet.

In addition to the closet, there’s an entire wall of wardrobe space.

A sizable four-piece ensuite bathroom comes with tiles all over, a cabinet-style vanity and an enclosed shower with a rainfall head.

Note the built-in shower bench.

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