245 Carlaw Ave, Toronto

Overview

Formerly the Wrigley’s chewing gym factory, the Wrigley Lofts will appeal to buyers seeking a historic building with a live/work space. A favourite among photographers, designers and other creative types, this popular Toronto loft was converted to authentic hard lofts in 1998. Originally sold as blank canvases for $100 per square foot, each buyer designed their space to suit their personal style. In typical hard loft fashion, the Wrigley Lofts boast massive windows, sky-high ceilings, concrete mushroom columns and huge, light-filled open concept layouts.

Located in Leslieville’s studio district, this building enjoys close proximity to the Danforth and the Beaches, two of the city’s hottest areas. Trendy Leslieville has seen incredible growth along this stretch of Carlaw recently, with loft conversions popping up all over this neighbourhood, drawing plenty of creative types seeking a great live/work space.

Most Notable Features

Great location: Situated in Toronto’s trendy Leslieville, the Wrigley Lofts border two of Toronto’s most desirable neighbourhoods – the Danforth and the Beach.

Historic spaces: With 79 live/work lofts that range from 290 to over 3,000 square feet, residents can design their spaces to suit their needs. With their distinctly urban structure, massive metal windows, masonry detailing and 8-foot core doors, the Wrigley Lofts preserve their factory roots, evoking an earlier era.

A rare find: Some of these hard loft suites offer something rarely found in a Leslieville condo: two bedrooms and two bathrooms. As well, a few of these suites with approved drawings for an additional mezzanine in the northeast corner that could act as a third bedroom.