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Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

This 1,000-square-foot unit comes with two bedrooms, 13-foot ceilings, sneaky storage hacks and top-notch amenities

By Tara DeBoer| Photography by property.ca
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Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

Location: Briar Hill-Belgravia Price: $3,200 a month (utilities included) Size: 1,052 square feet Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Parking spots: 2 Agents: Callie Kinnear and Daaron Johnston


The place 

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom hard loft located on leafy Roselawn Avenue in Briar Hill-Belgravia. It comes with 13-foot ceilings, wall-to-wall windows and a private rooftop terrace—a rarity in this complex. The home is within walking distance of half a dozen parks as well as Eglinton West station, the Dufferin bus and the coming Eglinton Crosstown.

The history 

This five-storey art deco building was completed in the 1930s as a textile manufacturing warehouse. A developer purchased it in 2003, transforming it into 137 modern units while preserving some industrial elements, like exposed brick and ductwork.

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The tour

The main entrance is defined by its elegant limestone façade, typical of its era. 

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Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

Here’s the unit’s foyer. That’s a closet on the left and a bathroom on the right. 

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

Within the closet is a crawl space for more storage.  

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

Just beyond the foyer is the dining area, which could be converted into an office or lounge. 

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

Massive west-facing wall-to-wall windows illuminate the living area.

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

This reverse angle shows off the original ceilings and ductwork.

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Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

The kitchen has new appliances and a two-person breakfast bar. 

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

Here’s a close-up of the kitchen. 

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

The main bedroom shares a partial wall with the living space. 

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

It also has a huge closet with storage above.

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

The bathroom is equipped with a marble vanity.

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Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

These stairs lead to the second bedroom.

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

This bedroom overlooks the home and one giant concrete pillar. 

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

And here’s that rooftop terrace, ideal for hosting dinner parties.

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

It looks out onto Walter Saunders Memorial Park.

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

Here’s the shared the fitness centre.

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Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

Finally, the party room, with a gas fireplace, an entertainment system and plenty of room to hang out.

Rental of the Week: $3,200 for an art deco hard loft in North York with its own rooftop terrace

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