Live the best possible life imaginable at Victoria Lofts at 152 Annette Street! Converted from a turn-of-the-century church into 38 gorgeous Toronto lofts, your home at Victoria Lofts is beautiful, rooted in history, and ideally located. Boasting soaring ceilings and gorgeous architecture including a dramatic sloping roof, a copper-trimmed steeple, romanesque arches and curved brick columns, suites range from 600 to 1800 square feet over one or two storeys. Originally the West Toronto Presbyterian Church, this stunning building has been a vital part of the Junction neighbourhood since 1885, when it first opened its doors. Renamed the Victoria Presbyterian Church to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, this structure is one of several historic buildings in the area. With Triumphal Developments Inc. and experienced architect Paul Oberst on board, Victoria Lofts is in excellent hands that will both preserve the dignity and majesty of this historical building, while taking advantage of contemporary space planning and materials, ensuring a high quality of life for tenants.
While this structure may no longer serve as a space of worship for the Junction community, this building will continue to be an integral part of this lovely neighbourhood. Dubbed the “next West Queen West,” the Junction has been labeled one of the top ten places to invest in Canada. Indeed, this neighbourhood is the place to live a truly quality life in Toronto. An emphasis on healthy living and a strong sense of urban community are completely intertwined in the Junction; raw food restaurants, organic grocers, and plenty of alternative health practitioners and yoga/pilates studios abound in this neighbourhood, along with easy access to the TTC and an emphasis on the arts, making this community special. Located near the West Toronto Rail Path, a multi-use 4km path that links several Toronto neighbourhoods, the Junction is well-connected and a haven for any one seeking to reduce their carbon-footprint. As a furniture and design destination, this district is also the perfect location to shop for furniture to outfit your loft, especially if you are looking for antiques or reclaimed/repurposed furniture.
After a morning of browsing, grab lunch at one of the many restaurants this neighbourhood has to offer; whether you feel like Mediterranean, Thai, Indian, pizza, baked goods, Chinese, or Vietnamese food, you’ll find it at the Junction, along with plenty of organic options! In September, spend an afternoon checking out the Junction Arts Festival, a neighbourhood display of music, dance and visual art, or take a fifteen-minute stroll south to High Park, open year-round. At 399 acres, High Park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, large green spaces, a mini-zoo, sports amenities and waterfront trails along lovely Lake Grenadier. In the summer, catch “Dream” in High Park, an annual, open-air Shakespeare production that draws Toronto residents and tourists alike. Victoria Lofts; the union of history, beauty, and a neighbourhood that will capture your heart!