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
191155 The private backyard 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-16-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-16.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-16.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-16/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-16 0 0
191154 Bathroom, lower level 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-15-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-15.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-15.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-15/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-15 0 0
191153 Family room, lower level 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-14/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-14 0 0
191152 Family room, lower level 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-13/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-13 0 0
191151 The finished basement contains a family room, an office, a bathroom and a laundry room 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-12/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-12 0 0
191150 Master ensuite, third level 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-11/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-11 0 0
191149 Master bedroom, third level 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-10/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-10 0 0
191148 The master suite occupies the entire top floor 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-09/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-09 0 0
191147 The second level bathroom has a separate shower and tub 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-08/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-08 0 0
191146 Smaller bedroom, second level 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-07/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-07 0 0
191145 The second level contains two bedrooms and a bathroom. The larger of the two bedrooms has a double closet 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-06/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-06 0 0
191141 Kitchen, ground level 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-02/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-02 0 0
191140 The kitchen has stone counters and stainless steel appliances 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-01/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-01 0 0
191144 The living room, looking towards the dining room and kitchen at the front of the unit 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-05/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-05 0 0
191143 The living room has doors leading out to a private backyard 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-04/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-04 0 0
191142 The ground level contains the kitchen and an open-concept living room and dining room 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-03/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-03 0 0
191156 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 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 21 Swanwick Avenue, Unit 4 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-4-21-Swanwick-Ave-Toronto-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/condomonium-21-swanwick-avenue/slide/feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-intro/ feb13-4-21-swanwick-ave-toronto-intro 0 0
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!