If the thought of going back to school is less than appealing, perhaps you will reconsider when you have the opportunity to see The Schoolhouse Lofts at 391 Brunswick Ave. Converted from an all-girls Catholic schoolhouse, this building has been repurposed as the home to some of the most carefully crafted units on the Toronto lofts scene. Ranging in size from 1032 to 2092 square feet, the 19 suites at The Schoolhouse Lofts feature ten foot ceilings, huge windows, and custom touches wherever you look. Stairs, dream kitchens and beautiful bathrooms have all been designed with extreme attention to detail, creating stunning units complete with expansive wrap-around terraces or balconies. While the developers maintained respect towards the history and architecture of the building, two new floors were carefully added to this former schoolhouse, creating the opportunity for exquisite penthouses to truly crown this lovely building. This art deco style structure is a beautiful compliment to the Annex, the neighbourhood in which Schoolhouse residents will call home.
Featuring tree-lined streets with a backdrop of multiple Victorian and Edwardian homes, the Annex is a thriving neighbourhood in the heart of Toronto. A vibrant cultural scene with a student-friendly feel (after all, this neighbourhood does envelop the University of Toronto), the Annex is the perfect blend of liveliness and tranquility. Residential areas are peaceful and stately, while major streets such as College, Bloor Street West, Dupont, Bathurst, Spadina Road and Avenue Road are hubs of bustling activity at any given time of the day or night.
This neighbourhood is, indeed, a community of contrasts: you’ll find eats easy on the wallet for the penny-pinching students, but at the same time, the Annex is becoming a dining destination in its own right as new restaurants move into the area and attract patrons from all over the city. Nearby Bloor Cinema shows both classic and second run movies, while often playing host to film festivals, all for an extremely affordable price, while lovely designer finds at local home decor shops offer all shopaholics the opportunity to outfit their lofts to their own expensive taste. Whoever thought that going back to school could be so much fun? Thank the Annex and The Schoolhouse Lofts!