Sloane Square Lofts at 217 St. George Street is a classic example of repurposing that which is old, and creating that which is new, useful, and simply beautiful. In 1996, Urban Corp. converted the house at 217 St. George Street into Toronto lofts by incorporating the original structure at the north end of the property into a restructured and expanded building. Most units are found within the newer part of this structure, though the style of the original building has been maintained, respecting the history of the house and the surrounding area which features several Victorian and Edwardian homes. Lofts range from 500 square feet to over 1500 square feet and vary in floor plans. Some units have balconies or terraces, most have parking, and suites on the second-floor are multi-storey with access to a lovely roof top patio. Each loft has its own private entrance; those on the second storey access their homes via private street entrances which lead to sets of stairs that transport loft owners to their homes.
Though the residential areas of the Annex neighbourhood are serene and peaceful, the main streets including Bloor Street West, Bathurst, College, Avenue Rd and Spadina Rd are bustling and promise plenty to do whether you seek shopping, a pint, a film, or a dining experience of any kind. The Annex is a curious neighbourhood of both student-friendly fixtures that won’t put much of a dent in your pocketbook and a growing collection of upscale dining establishments that draw crowds from all over Toronto, but regardless of what you are looking for, you will no doubt find it within this well-known and well-loved neighbourhood. Sloane Square Lofts promises a historic home to love and live it up in this charming neighbourhood.