Ask nine out of ten condo buyers, and they likely would prefer buying a loft in Toronto. A condo loft with a distinct look and feel versus a more typical condo apartment which may consist of drywall and windows. A big reason that so many people wish to have a loft is partly that these living spaces in Toronto are less common and a little more expensive – no question that the aspirational lifestyle aspects are desired. Most of the lofts in Toronto are located in old Toronto, which makes up much of Toronto’s downtown core.
Hard Loft Conversion
Toronto’s hard loft conversion is the most desired of lofts. The reason being is that there aren’t many industrial buildings that remain empty to convert into condo lofts. This is a finite market. A finite market means there is always demand from Toronto condo buyers. A hard loft typically consists of exposed wood and brick, high ceilings, and a few walls separating the spaces. Some of the larger units have been modified to allow for more rooms as many families choose to live in the large hard lofts for the SoHo feel!
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Soft Loft
A soft loft is a loft shape and shares many similarities with a modern, progressive space. The ceilings are typically higher than in a more cookie-cutter condo. The developer may have replicated the industrial feel with poured concrete floors and walls, and the windows are likely floor to ceiling. This is another great option for buyers as it evokes a unique downtown, urban feel. Soft lofts were originally seen along King Street West near the advertising and design agencies – again a way of mimicking the draw of SoHo living – here in Toronto.
Our Favourite Soft Lofts In Toronto
- Rosedale is home to one of the best condo developments in Toronto, Scrivener Square. Thornwood I and II are fantastic. It’s hard to beat these two buildings, and the location offers great restaurants and cafes.
- Roncesvalles has several great lofts, and our favourite soft loft is a fantastic project but a leading developer, 383 Soraruen.
- We also love nearly every condo on Stewart Street in King West.
Our Favourite Hard Lofts In Toronto
- Toronto’s best and unknown Loft conversation is located in Roncesvalles Village – Columbus Lofts (aka The Baseball Glove Factory) at 1 Columbus Ave. One elevator services 8 units above grade. The elevator doors open into the kitchen of these spacious hard lofts! Breathtaking – feels like you are in SoHo, New York City.
- Robert Watson Lofts – these lofts are also located in Ronci Village. The street-facing building is the hard conversion, while the rear building is a soft loft development—another one of Toronto’s original conversions completed in the early 2000s.
- Merchandise Lofts – Toronto’s most central hard loft conversion from
- Brewery Lofts – 90 Sumach St. – Not only has this building been used as a brewery, but before being converted into a hard loft for condo owners, it was the CBC prop storage building.
- Wrigley Lofts – Located on Carlaw – what is most unique about these hard lofts is that many are still a blank canvas allowing you to create something new and unique!
- The Loretto Lofts – located in the Annex and next to another great conversion, the School House lofts – is a great building quietly stationed in one of Toronto’s best neighbourhoods!
- Candy Factory Lofts – The original hard loft conversion in Toronto started converting in the mid-90s. Trinity Bellwoods finest hard loft conversion.
- Feather Factory – You may have noticed a theme here, many of Toronto’s hard loft conversions are located in west Toronto. Why? Most of these buildings were once built for commercial and industrial use – the names of some of these lofts are a clear indication of their previous use. Toronto’s west end was originally home to industry and small worker’s homes.
