House of the Week: $5.95 million for a film studio that was converted into a jaw-dropping home

House of the Week: $5.95 million for a film studio that was converted into a jaw-dropping home

House of the Week: 176 Bedford Road
Address: 176 Bedford Road
Neighbourhood: Annex
Agent: Margaret Anne Lindzon, Forest Hill Real Estate Inc., Brokerage
Price: $5,950,000

The Place: An enormous open-concept loft in an Annex building that was formerly a film studio.

Bragging Rights: Designed by artist Rose Lindzon with the help of Gordon Ridgely Architects, the space functions as both a home and a serene artist’s studio complete with natural light and a calming indoor fountain.

Big Selling Point: In its previous life as a film studio, the space was made completely soundproof. Disturbing your neighbours will be nearly impossible.

Possible Deal Breaker: The layout isn’t conventional, which means you may need to move your stuff around a few times before finding an arrangement that works.

By The Numbers:
• $5,950,000
• $10,612 in property taxes (2013)
• 4,995 square feet
• 1,345-square-foot lower level
• 20-foot ceilings
• 3 bathrooms
• 2 bedrooms
• 2-car garage
• 1 fireplace
• 1 fountain
• 1 elevator
• 1 skylight