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Robert Watson Lofts — Real Lofts are Rare
Did you know that less than 1,500 converted industrial lofts exist in Toronto versus over 100,000 regular condos! “Less than 2% of the condo supply are real lofts,” states Brad J. Lamb, president of Brad Lamb Real Estate Ltd.
The most difficult thing to find in the resale real estate market is an authentic loft Existing lofts in the Candy Factory Lofts, Liberty Lofts, Merchandise Building Original Lofts, and other real loft buildings sell in days, when they are available, and usually at or above asking price with multiple offers.
It’s the law of supply and demand. Due to the lack of warehouses and industrial properties available for conversion, true lofts in Toronto seem assured to substantially increase in value.
The Robert Watson Lofts are almost completely sold out, with an average of nine loft sales per month. Construction started in the spring of 2005 when the building permits were available.
Strong demand for certain popular models and prices are expected to cause a rise in prices again within the month. Once construction is completed, prices of all units are expected to increase.
Why are the Robert Watson Lofts so popular?
The vintage building fronting on Sorauren Avenue is the century-old Robert Watson Candy Factory warehouse that is being restored and converted into lofts. It is one of the few authentic loft conversions in the city.
With exposed century-old brick, wood ceilings and columns, and 10 to 16 foot ceilings, the project stands out as one of Toronto’s finest authentic loft conversions ever. It is loaded with spectacular raw finishes.
The new authentic loft building is a six-storey loft building with high ceilings, polished concrete floors, exposed concrete columns, and expansive glass window walls with spectacular views.
Features of both buildings include a landscaped courtyard, creative amenities, storage spaces, and parking facilities.
Located in Toronto’s hot new Loft District near Roncesvalles Avenue – the west end destination avenue!
Roncesvalles Village is brimming with life and rich, diverse culture, and with a quaint mix of trendy restaurants, coffee shops, convenient stores, and furniture shops, the Robert Watson Lofts is poised to be Toronto’s new Queen West.
You owe it to yourself to experience first-hand the neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village, a vibrant expanding district in Toronto’s new urban tapestry where you can enjoy life in the unique environment provided at the Robert Watson Lofts.
The best thing about the Robert Watson Lofts is that the prices start at a very affordable $164,900. There are still a number of lofts available under $229,000. Come by and visit the sales centre and see why the Robert Watson Lofts have been selling so fast.
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Robert Watson Lofts — Discover Roncesvalles Village Neighbourhood
From New Dream Homes and Condos Magazine
Roncesvalles Village is brimming with life. It is rich in diverse culture and is a quaint mix of trendy restaurants, coffee shops, convenient stores, and furniture shops. Roncesvalles Village is the location of the Robert Watson Lofts. It’s Toronto’s new Queen West.
There is no better way to discover the Roncesvalles Village neighbourhood than by taking the time to walk the street, browse through the stores, and enjoy the diverse aromas and food choices. You should experience first-hand the neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village, a vibrant expanding district in Toronto’s new urban tapestry where new life will soon abound at the Robert Watson Lofts.
Hungry? Try the trendy restaurants of Roncesvalles Village, which include Silver Spoon, Boho, River, and Mitzi’s Sister. These are but a few of the new restaurants that grace this area reflecting the diverse taste of the Village.
Roncesvalles Village also continues to be the best place in town for schnitzel and traditional Polish pastries. Walk into one of the old, time-honoured, world restaurants and you are welcomed by the Polish language, music, and traditions.
The construction of the Robert Watson Lofts – a fusion of a vintage 100-year-old warehouse building and a new loft building – will commence this June.
The Robert Watson Lofts surpass many of the new and existing lofts on the Toronto landscape. Due to the lack of warehouses and industrial properties available for conversion, true lofts in Toronto are guaranteed a lucrative future in the resale market.
The Robert Watson Lofts are almost sold out. Zoning has been approved and construction started last summer, when building permits became available.
Unfortunately, all prices have been raised since construction commenced.
The vintage building making up one-half of the condominium corporation fronts on to Sorauren Avenue. It is the century-old Robert Watson warehouse that will be restored and converted into vintage lofts, as one of the few authentic loft conversions in Toronto.
With exposed century-old brick, wood ceilings/columns and 10- to 16-foot ceilings, the project stands out as one of Toronto’s finest loft conversions ever. It is loaded with spectacular raw finishes including granite and stainless steel appliances.
The new loft building is a six-storey loft with high ceilings, polished concrete floors, concrete columns, and expansive glass with spectacular views.
Features of both buildings include a landscaped courtyard, creative amenities, storage spaces, and parking facilities.
The best thing about the Robert Watson Lofts is that the lofts start at a phenomenal $164,900. There are still dozens of lofts available at under $230,000.
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Church Lofts in Midtown Toronto
St. George On Sheldrake is a rare historic church conversion
Eglinton United Church on Sheldrake Boulevard, in north Toronto, is one of the best kept and most exclusive authentic loft conversions in Toronto.
The award-winning Eglinton United Church was built in 1923 to a design by Toronto architects Horwood and White. The exterior is a replica of Keeble College at Oxford University and exhibits elaborate brickwork and limestone trim.
In 2001, the church sanctuary at 65 Sheldrake Boulevard, which had been vacant at the time, was converted into lofts for residential use. The church hall and Sunday School buildings, which had been used for private day school purposes, was demolished and rebuilt in substantially the same form.
The existing detached house at 39 Sheldrake Boulevard was also demolished. Underground parking for 75 automobiles and 26 bicycles was carved out from beneath the converted church, which also includes 15 visitor and 5 handicapped parking spaces.
Most of the units are well over 1,000 square feet, with some larger than many homes at over 4,000 square feet. Since only 33 units were converted into lofts from the original church space, the developer managed to make every loft a large alternative to a house.
Most of the authentic loft units have private outdoor amenity space in the form of balconies or gardens. Indoor and outdoor common amenity space is also provided.
Finishes are obviously high-end, with hardwood floors, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Ceilings start at 10 feet and some units have soaring cathedral spaces with 24-foot ceilings. Optional gas fireplaces warm those chilly winter nights.
In 1999 the congregation amalgamated with St. George’s United Church and moved to a new location. The retention and conversion of the sanctuary building is a key feature of the project and is a significant element in preserving and enhancing the residential streetscape on Sheldrake Boulevard.
Units were originally offered by the builder as low as $399,900, they now go for up to $2.8 million.
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