Condo of the Week: $720,000 for an east-end townhouse in a 19th-century church
Condo of the Week: $720,000 for an east-end townhouse in a 19th-century church
Address: 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4
Neighbourhood: East End-Danforth
Agent: Geoffrey Grace, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $719,900
The Place: A three-bedroom unit in a church-turned-gym-turned-condo in the Upper Beach area. Originally built in 1893, the former Emmanuel Presbyterian Church now contains just ten multi-storey residential units.
Bragging Rights: The Gothic Revival exterior and original stained glass windows will give your Downton Abbey viewing parties the perfect historic touch.
Big Selling Point: The beach is only a 12-minute bike ride away, so you can completely avoid the battles for parking come summer.
Possible Deal Breaker: The lack of on-site amenities may deter those who prefer to work out from the climate-controlled comfort of home. Still, an off-leash dog park, tennis courts and a splash pad are all within walking distance.
By the Numbers:
• $719,900
• 1,835 square feet
• $227.61 in monthly maintenance fees
• 9.5-foot ceilings on main level
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 1 laundry room
• 1 parking space
• 1 private backyard
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- The private backyard
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- Family room, lower level
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- Family room, lower level
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- The finished basement contains a family room, an office, a bathroom and a laundry room
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- Master ensuite, third level
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- Master bedroom, third level
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- The master suite occupies the entire top floor
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- The second level bathroom has a separate shower and tub
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- Smaller bedroom, second level
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- The second level contains two bedrooms and a bathroom. The larger of the two bedrooms has a double closet
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- The kitchen has stone counters and stainless steel appliances
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- The living room, looking towards the dining room and kitchen at the front of the unit
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- The living room has doors leading out to a private backyard
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- The ground level contains the kitchen and an open-concept living room and dining room
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- The original church building dates back to 1893 and was officially designated a heritage site in 2007. The unit has three storeys, plus a basement, and its own ground-level entrance
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Address: 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4
Neighbourhood: East End-Danforth
Agent: Geoffrey Grace, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $719,900
The Place: A three-bedroom unit in a church-turned-gym-turned-condo in the Upper Beach area. Originally built in 1893, the former Emmanuel Presbyterian Church now contains just ten multi-storey residential units.
Bragging Rights: The Gothic Revival exterior and original stained glass windows will give your Downton Abbey viewing parties the perfect historic touch.
Big Selling Point: The beach is only a 12-minute bike ride away, so you can completely avoid the battles for parking come summer.
Possible Deal Breaker: The lack of on-site amenities may deter those who prefer to work out from the climate-controlled comfort of home. Still, an off-leash dog park, tennis courts and a splash pad are all within walking distance.
By the Numbers:
• $719,900
• 1,835 square feet
• $227.61 in monthly maintenance fees
• 9.5-foot ceilings on main level
• 3 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• 1 laundry room
• 1 parking space
• 1 private backyard
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Crisp and cosy. Shame that one will not be able to properly cook in that kitchen with that inadequate microwave exhaust fan. For the inevitable “hack conversion” comment, remember that the church was used as a gym prior to the re-purposing. Great video tour ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhLs2LcRg9Y&feature=share&list=UULn7Q6du1gPlExnBXzx0PqA ) and floor plans (https://www.dropbox.com/s/wj4r1qnlgrxtt4h/21%20Swanwick%20Ave%20%234%20-%20Floor%20Plans.pdf)
Thanks for the feedback, SirWanker!
I thought it was cute and the kitchen looks better than most condo apartments in the City. Square footage price appears to be of good value. Very few condos are built this size now. Unique look and great re-purposing project!
Thanks for the positive comments, Pamela!