Richard Bigley Lofts
98 Queen St E, Toronto
Overview
Found on Queen Street East near Jarvis, Richard Bigley Lofts is a modern testament to Toronto’s past as well as a highly sought-after residence. Originally constructed in 1876, the property owes itself to Mr. Bigley, a smart businessman well known for selling ‘Happy Thought’ stoves and for putting his name on buildings. In 1997, Live/Work Inc. converted the space into three unique and exclusive Toronto lofts for sale and for rent. Each suite enjoys its own full floor with classic loft finishes like hardwood flooring, exposed brick, ten-foot ceilings, and huge sun-filled windows. Though the building is small, the suites are spacious and inspiring, ideal for settled professionals who want to live and work downtown. Just outside your door, you’ll discover Toronto’s colourful Church Street Corridor experience stretching from Church Street restaurants and clubs, Yonge-Dundas Square nightlife, the Eaton Centre, Ryerson University, all the way to Yorkville shopping and Queen Street’s exciting music scene.
Most Notable Features
Join Toronto’s history: Toronto’s architectural landscape is always changing but Richard Bigley Lofts at 98 Queen Street is here to stay. Deemed a heritage site, this 19th century brickwork low-rise is a reminder of Toronto’s cultural history. In the 1970’s, it was the workspace of Eb Zeidler, the architect behind the Eaton Centre. So, how will you be remembered?
Unique and exclusive: Definitely a rare find among downtown Toronto condos, each suite at Richard Bigley Lofts enjoys private elevator service and an entire floor of the building all your own. If your dream is to own a truly unique and exclusive home in a popular one-of-a-kind building in downtown Toronto, then Richard Bigley Lofts is the place for you.
Instant TTC access: A nice and easy perk about Richard Bigley Lofts is the direct access to the Queen Street streetcar that can zip you east and west, either to Toronto’s core at Yonge Street and Spadina Avenue or out into Leslieville and Toronto’s Beaches.
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About 98 Queen St E, Toronto
With an exclusive loft at 98 Queen Street East, 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 Carbon Bar on Queen Street for smoke-meats and cocktails, Golden Thai Restaurant on Church Street, and anyone who loves espresso will have to check out Fahrenheit Coffee on Lombard Street.
For local grocery stores, you can find Express To Go on Queen Street East, as well as Luciano’s NoFrills on Front Street, and Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens on Carlton Street.
For outdoor green space, Richard Bigley Lofts is just down the street from Moss Park, and you’re just a short walk to the popular Allan Gardens.
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