21 River St, Toronto
Corktown Lofts
Overview
Once a mill factory, this relatively bland structure is much more than it seems from the outside. Located at River Street just north of Queen Street East, the property offers beautiful and authentic conversion lofts that are certainly worth a visit.
With just eight Toronto lofts available across two-storeys, each unit enjoys a sizable floor plan with some lovely hard-loft design finishes such as original cedar posts and beams, exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings and carriage-style chandeliers. Mostly two-bedroom suites, Corktown Lofts is ideal for anyone seeking a live/work atmosphere, as well as young couples hunting for a first home. The building has limited amenities, but the trade off is lower maintenance fees and extra money in your pockets.
With easy TTC access to Toronto’s Financial District, the Eaton Centre at Yonge Street, and the St. Lawrence Market area, Corktown Lofts is a conveniently located downtown residence. The neighbourhood has many new and established cafes, restaurants, and shops.
Most Notable Features
At home in history: Corktown is named after the Irish immigrants that came to Toronto in the mid 1800s, fleeing the Ireland potato famine. Many of them were from the County of Cork, and they settled in Toronto’s east end, today called Corktown. Residents at Corktown Lofts will feel at home within this little piece of history.
Private residences: As Corktown Lofts offers only eight units each with it’s own private entrance, the building has a feeling of resident privacy and exclusiveness. It’s an ideal spot for homeowners who are happy with their own space and have no desire for communal amenities.
Local arts and recreation: Although Corktown Lofts lacks the extra amenities often found in downtown Toronto condos, the building is just south of Regent Park where there is a new Aquatic Centre and the Daniels Spectrum Arts and Culture Centre. Neighbourhood residents can enjoy a wide range of activities from swimming classes to theatre performances.
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About 21 River St, Toronto
With an authentic hard-loft at 21 River Street, you will be living in a newly revitalized urban neighbourhood with many lovely green spaces surrounding you. You can easily pop over to Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, the Eaton Centre at Yonge and Dundas, as well as Leslieville to the east. This neighbourhood boasts a lot of great eateries including Odin Café + Bar on King Street for a Nordic-inspired menu, Ruby Watchco across the Don River for a seasonal Canadian dinner, and Paintbox Catering & Bistro for a modern café and lunch spot.
There are many grocery stores in the area such as FreshCo just down the street, TO Fine Foods Stores and Cosimo’s No Frills. And you can enjoy the farmers’ market at Regent Park every Wednesday from June to September.
Corktown Lofts is surrounded by outdoor green spaces including Regent Park, Allan Gardens, Moss Park, Corktown Common, plus Riverdale Farm to the north and the Don Valley trails.
With a 96 Walk Score, the area enjoys many urban conveniences. Downtown travel is easy with streetcar lines running along Dundas Street East and Parliament. And for drivers, the closest highway is the Gardiner Expressway via Sherbourne Street.