A Vintage Loft Rental
If you’ve been searching the city centre to see which neighbourhoods offer the best mix of character, urban life, and convenience, you already know one of the very best and most dynamic areas is the original Olde Town of York. Located just east of the central business district along King and Front Streets East, this amazing neighbourhood boasts a wonderful patina and human scale streetscape dating from the 1860’s. For those in the know, this vintage pocket of architecturally resplendent buildings with contemporary mid-rise infill developments provides an engaging street life with the very best of urban amenities.
Located on Sherbourne between Adelaide and Richmond Streets East, this former Imperial Optical factory conversion is in one of the most convenient urban locations. All your transportation needs are covered, with the 24hour King streetcar connecting directly to the Yonge and University Subway lines, plus it’s a short stroll to the Go and Via Rail trains! However, in this location you’re more likely to live your life embracing the neighbourhood by foot, where you’re a short stroll to everyday shopping including the charming St. Lawrence Market with its purveyors of fine fresh foods, a substantial cinema complex, a Starbucks, a liquor store and even a top notch 24 hour grocer for those with irregular work hours. And for those with a love of design, you’re smack dab in the centre of oodles of design retailers, art galleries and a fantastic array of entertainment and cafes, including the very popular relaxed Betty’s on King East. Truly invigorating, living at Imperial Lofts is all about convenience.
The Imperial Lofts was converted in 1998 as the rebirth of the old Imperial Optical Warehouse and Office Building. Totalling about sixty lofts, the building complex consists of a 6-storey authentic loft building built in the early 1900's and a 3 storey art deco styled building from the 1930's. The 6-storey building, which contains this loft, boasts exposed wood beams, wood floors, exposed brick walls, exposed ducts and pipes, and 10 1/2 foot ceilings. The 3-storey deco-styled building boasts 10 1/2 foot ceilings, concrete ceilings and columns, and exposed ducts and pipes.
This top floor corner loft is wrapped in brick walls and boasts the patina of original wood beams and warm wood floors. Approximately 1000 square feet of space, this two bedroom one bath unit has a sun-drenched north-west sight-line with peek-a-boo cityscape vista. Currently undergoing upgrades, this dynamite space will have an upgraded washroom and kitchen within the next few weeks, including stone counters, an undermount sink, new faucet and dishwasher. Fully fitted with washer/dryer, secure locker and one car underground parking, this loft is availalble July 15th at $2400 per month inclusive for a one year lease. Note, this unit is right next to the access for the stunning common cityvista roof terrace with plantings, barbecue and dining area (see pics)!
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