Masonic Hall Lofts
2 Gloucester St & 613 Yonge St, Toronto
Overview
A heritage style loft conversion with a classic redbrick corner façade at Gloucester and Yonge Street, Masonic Hall Lofts is considered one of the most centrally located loft buildings in Toronto. Converted in 1972 into a four-floor residence property of 13 Toronto lofts, most of the units remain developer owned. The suites vary dramatically one to the next, with some featuring original exposed brickwork while others showcase 20-foot ceilings and brilliant skylights. Without any extra amenities, the true appeal is the lofts themselves and the hard to beat downtown Toronto location. An ideal spot for settled professionals wishing for that inspired space to live and work, you’ll discover Toronto’s colourful Church Street Corridor experience surrounding you. From Church Street restaurants and clubs, Yonge-Dundas Square nightlife, the Eaton Centre, Ryerson University, and hop on TTC access to both Yorkville shopping and Queen Street’s exciting music scene.
Most Notable Features
Lofts like no other: With each suite varying in size, shape and character, from charming exposed brick to soaring ceiling heights, matched with a heritage building on Yonge Street, you will never find lofts like these. If you like the idea of living in a one-of-a-kind home, then Masonic Lofts might be right for you.
Majority rental units: Very unusual among downtown Toronto condos, the Masonic Hall Lofts remain mostly developer owned, available only for rent. Maintaining the integrity of the units and the charming 1888 heritage architecture of the building, it is an exciting opportunity to live for a time within Toronto’s history.
Save on amenities: Unlike other Toronto condos that pack on a huge list of building amenities, Masonic Hall Lofts would rather leave that extra money in residents' pockets. With the savings on amenities, you will enjoy a truly unique loft experience in a classic building with an unbeatably central location.
Building Details
About 2 Gloucester St, Toronto
With a unique loft at 2 Gloucester Street, on the corner of Yonge with restaurants, cafés, and shops right below your home, you are immersed in one of Toronto’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Home to the annual LGBTQ Pride Parade, Church Street is a fun and friendly place, just a short walk or TTC hop from Yonge-Dundas Square, Massey Hall, Ed Mirvish Theatre, plus all the tech and fashion outlet shopping of the Eaton Centre. Not to mention the nightlife of Yonge Street and Queen Street’s many live music venues, cafés, bars and boutique shops. A few local hot spots to check out include Fushimi on Church Street for all-you-can-eat sushi and drinks, Bumpkin’s Restaurant & Lounge on Gloucester Street, and for those who love coffee, check out Café Mania on Yonge Street, right below your home, for breakfast, espress and more.
For local grocery stores you can find Rabba Fine Foods on Isabella Street, as well as Metro 24-hours on Gould Street, and Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens on Carlton Street.
Masonic Hall Lofts is close to several outdoor green spaces such as Norman Jewison Park and Allan Gardens at Carlton and Jarvis. As well as walking distance to the lush grounds of St. James Cemetery.
The Church Street Corridor has a 98 Walk Score, with nearby bicycle-friendly streets like College and Richmond. If you want to zip around the city, the Queen Street streetcar can connect you easily to east and west destinations, plus the Yonge-University subway line is within walking distance. For car-owners, the area is easily navigable with access to the Gardiner Expressway via Jarvis Street and the Don Valley Parkway via Davies Street off of Queen Street East.