If you love the look of a stately turn-of-the-century manor yet long for the modern necessities to which you have grown accustomed, Powell Mansion Lofts at 212 St. George Street is the home for you. The original building was constructed in 1907 and was converted into lofts around 1986. Though the exterior of this Toronto lofts building certainly suggests an homage to high tea and a turn about the garden, the units themselves are decidedly modern, even containing drywall among other more recent additions. A lesson in juxtaposition, the modern elevator allows access from the parking garage while the foyer remains true to its classic early 20th century style. Luxurious amenities include his and her saunas, an exercise room, and a roof top patio, open to all residents. This lovely patio affords views of Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood, a community filled with Victorian and Edwardian homes situated upon picturesque tree-lined streets.
The Annex includes the University of Toronto campus, so this neighbourhood is student-friendly and relaxed, featuring pizza, sushi, pubs, and cafes for the economically-conscious. As new restaurants move into the area, however, the Annex is becoming a dining-destination in it’s own right. For all the glitz and glamour you could crave, you are not far from Yorkville, Toronto’s “it” location for shopping at designer boutiques and looking for major labels: you’ll find Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Hermes and Louis Vuitton here, not to mention astronomically-priced hotels and restaurants where the rich and famous mix and mingle.
Powell Mansion Lofts offers unique opportunities to flirt with the past with one foot firmly in the present, to enjoy neighbourhoods known for their accessible fare while in close proximity to where Toronto’s movers and shakers do their moving and shaking. Why settle for one or the other? Powell Mansion Lofts allows you to have it all!