Office Space: $2 million for the 4,500-square-foot “Sunflower Building” on Richmond West

By Simone Olivero | February 28, 2012

By Simone Olivero | 02/28/2012

NEIGHBOURHOOD: Niagara

AGENT: Lee Taylor and Donald Mulholland, Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

PRICE: $2,095,000

THE PLACE: Unlike many of the boldly emblazoned buildings scattered throughout the city, this off-the-beaten-track freehold would go unnoticed were it not for the large countryside mural adorning the north wall. Divided into three storeys, the “Sunflower Building” consists of a lower-level workshop with a large storage area, his-and-hers bathrooms and a kitchen, while a 1,500-square-foot main floor office includes a reception area, a boardroom and workstations for eight. Upstairs is a lofty three-bedroom, two-bath apartment with a rooftop deck.

THE STORY: Mystery seems to surround the namesake mural on this otherwise ordinary building. Originally a mannequin warehouse, the building has also served as an art gallery and most recently a woodwork shop, where the construction of a 17-foot mahogany boat forced renovations that included installing a trap door in the main floor boardroom and widening the doorway on the side of the building to get the bloody thing out. Though the mural is signed, not much else is known about the idyllic scene (perhaps it’s an ode to the sunflower woman).

THE IDEAL TENANT: The combined workshop and workspace would be ideal for architects, designers, craftsmen or artists in need of a sizable studio.

THE DETAILS:
• $2,095,000
• $15,640 in combined commercial and residential taxes (2011)
• 4,500 square feet
• 1,500-square-foot lower level (with workshop, two bathrooms, storage and kitchen)
• 1,500-square-foot commercial space (with reception, boardroom, two offices and five built-in workstations)
• 1,500-square-foot three-bedroom, two-bath apartment
• 4-car tandem parking
• 3 storeys
• 1 rooftop patio
• 1 original hand-painted mural

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The rooftop deck, complete with barbecue (and a dance floor?)

A women’s bathroom with plenty of reading material

On the lower level, a workshop with nine-foot ceilings

A private office with a lot of paperwork

A second office (we’re not sure about that chocolate milk campaign)

The receptionist’s desk and waiting area (we love ourselves an Eames shell chair)

Built-in shelves house reference materials

How come the head honcho gets the worst chair?

On the main floor, an office space has several workstations and a receptionist’s desk

A second bathroom relinquishes some real estate to the washer and dryer

The third bedroom has a built-in nook for the bed

A pair of windows lets in ample light (though clearly not enough to keep those plants looking healthy)

One of the bedrooms has been converted into a den, with yet another cowhide rug

A glass-tile shower and heated floors are nice extras in a bright, modern ensuite

The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, an ensuite bathroom and cowhide

We hope C & A won’t mind if we take a look in their bedroom

The kitchen has a Liebherr fridge, a Jenn-Air stove and a prominent home for the pots and pans

Pendant lighting over the table for dinnertime (or impromptu interrogations)

A dividing wall with a chest-height fireplace

Cherrywood finishes and rust-coloured paint warm up the dining area

A wee spiral staircase winds its way up to a rooftop deck

The third-floor apartment features reclaimed hardwood floors, exposed ductwork and pot lighting

Space for four cars to park, as long as they’re in the correct order

There’s nothing like an understated sunflower mural

2 thoughts on “Office Space: $2 million for the 4,500-square-foot “Sunflower Building” on Richmond West”

Gabrielle says:

March 1, 2012 at 11:05 am

Wow – that rooftop deck just screams lawsuit. No railings whatsoever?!?
Keja says:

March 3, 2012 at 4:11 pm

Some of your rich people freak me out. If you are trying to sell a 2 million dollar property maybe hire an interior decorator. I’m sure it would be worth every penny. The interior is dreadful and the colours – gag. Seriously, it would even looking better if you just plainted everything cloud white and chucked all the futuriture. Then people could maybe imagine the possibilities.

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Office Space: $2 million for the 4,500-square-foot “Sunflower Building” on Richmond West

2 thoughts on “Office Space: $2 million for the 4,500-square-foot “Sunflower Building” on Richmond West”

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