Rental of the Week: $4,500 per month for a furnished loft near the Ossington strip

Address: 183 Dovercourt Road, Unit 503
Neighbourhood: Little Portugal
Agent: Eric Johanssen, Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage
Price: $4,495 per month

The place

A one-bedroom loft in a converted industrial building.

The history

This 1873 building was originally a bakery and grocery store. It was converted into lofts in 2007. The agent bought this suite last year, furnished it and put it up for rent.

Here’s the entry. The bedroom has a sliding door:

There’s a small dining area:

Here’s the kitchen:

The unit has exposed vents and piping:

And here’s the bathroom:

Major perks

The living area has soaring ceilings and lots of light. Plus, the building is walking distance to the Ossington strip and Trinity Bellwoods Park.

Possible deal breaker

$4,500 is a lot to pay for a one-bedroom pad, but it comes furnished and includes internet, cable and a parking spot, so at least tenants won’t need to make haggling with Rogers the first item on their to-do list.

By the numbers

• $4,495 per month
• 700 square feet (approximately)
• 13-foot ceilings
• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• 1 parking spot
• 1 storage locker