660 Pape Avenue

The functioning church attached to the Glebe Lofts could potentially be a major selling point for these homes — buyers won’t have to travel far on Sundays. For nonreligious buyers, on the other hand, it’s generally the aesthetics that wind up sealing the deal.

The authentic Toronto lofts at 660 Pape Avenue are exceptional for more reasons than one: the North Riverdale & Blake-Jones area is hardly swarming with lofts, while church conversions are already a rare breed to begin with. Traditional red brick envelops the façade, a sought after look that is simply incomparable when replicated with modern-day materials.

While the northern segment of the building houses the church, residents of the Glebe Lofts are certainly not obligated to pay a visit. The arched windows and pointed roofs, however, are a constant and unavoidable reminder of this building’s past. Thankfully, the century-old, spiritual aesthetic is now blissfully married with modern amenities like a parking lot and communal barbecues.

J. Wilson Gray originally constructed the Gothic Revival house of worship in 1912, and it first functioned as the Riverdale Presbyterian Church. Almost a century later, Mitchell Lofts had their chance to revive the place, and they did so with gusto. All the while preserving the integrity of the building, these developers constructed 32 authentic lofts for a small group of lucky Torontonians to inhabit.

The building’s intimacy and rarity aside, the interior aesthetics is equally attractive. With such a considerably sized building split up into only 32 homes, each loft at 660 Pape Avenue is larger than life. Toronto condos for sale in this building range from approximately 1,300 to 2,000 square feet, and this wide variety of sizes means an array of buyers will find what they’re looking for here.

For the one who really likes to show off, there’s even a loft that spans five storeys. Those seeking modesty will be perfectly pleased with the majority of the homes at 660 Pape, which cover one or two levels each. Privacy is another aspects on which all buyers may not see eye to eye—while some will be perfectly content using the shared lobby, others will covet the units with private entrances leading directly to the street.

Most Canadians have one thing in common: they love spending time outdoors when they can. Thankfully, then, the homes at the Glebe Lofts feature spacious patios or terraces to enjoy when the weather permits.

When winter hits, residents of 660 Pape are still in luck, as warm sunlight shines throughout these lofts thanks to windows that reach from ceiling to floor. Interiors vary quite dramatically in terms of style, with some showing off authentic red brick that dates back to the building’s original construction, and others being more modern in appearance. Ceiling heights can differ from loft to loft as well, with the tallest soaring to a stunning 14 feet.

With its location in the heart of Greektown, residents of the Glebe Lofts will benefit from the array of independent shops and restaurants found along Danforth Avenue. While the annual Taste of the Danforth is a great chance for the rest of the city to sample Greek cuisine over a single weekend, those living at 660 Pape Avenue can savor these flavours year round.

Just south of the Danforth is Riverdale, a family-friendly area filled with parks, schools, and some remarkable Victorian architecture. Tree-lined streets are bursting with two and three storey homes that were built well over a century ago.

From Riverdale Park, with its outdoor swimming pool, baseball diamonds, farm, and rolling hills, to the bakeries, restaurants, and cafés of Danforth Avenue, prospective buyers with plans to raise a family will have a hard time passing up on this neighbourhood.

Residents of the Glebe Lofts are ideally located for traveling around Toronto. Pape Station, on the Bloor-Danforth line, is only a six-minute walk away, and from here passengers can ride west toward central neighbourhoods like Yorkville and The Annex. Alternatively, riding the Pape bus will land travelers as far south as the Port Lands.

Those heading out by car are also in luck: the Don Valley Parkway can be reached in no time via Bloor Street East, while Carlaw Avenue will assist drivers in reaching Lake Shore Boulevard and the Gardiner Expressway.

Some might even choose to get around on two wheels, in which case bike lanes on Jones and Logan Avenues will come in handy. Lengthier cycling trips might even involve the Don Valley Trail or the Martin Goodman Trail, both of which are within close reach from the Glebe Lofts.