LOFTS OFFER MORE that just a place to call home.

When done right, they offer a sense of history and character.

Harry Stinson got the ball rolling on lofts in Toronto with his Candy Factory project on Queen West back in the early ’90s, and the city has gone conversion crazy, turning every manner of historic building into modern living spaces.

Herewith, a selection of unique lofts on the market.

 

An enlightening space

This 1,800-square-foot unit is located in the Glebe Lofts — a converted 1912 Presbyterian Church located in the Riverdale neighbourhood. This $774,900 loft features 14-foot ceilings, a custom stainless steel kitchen, sunken whirlpool tub and unique design features such as original brick walls as well as a private patio.

In Tip Top shape

The Tip Top Lofts are located in a converted 1929 warehouse building on Lake Shore Boulevard just minutes from the waterfront. A two-bedroom, three bathroom unit (Damir Strk, Re/Max Realty Specialists Inc.), on the market for $1.438 million, features soaring ceilings, a two-storey waterfall, powder room with built-in aquarium and more.

The style factory

The Factory Lofts project offers massive living spaces in a tidy, sophisticated and exclusive package. Think private elevator, original wood beam ceiling and brick walls, six massive pillars, six-person hot tub, double-sided fireplace, soaring ceilings, arched windows and more than 5,000 square feet of living space. This unit is on the market for a tidy $2.595 million.