Welcome to 20 Brockton Avenue, Loft 13, offered for $3,400/month.

20
BROCKTON AVE
LOFT THIRTEEN
Being an active agent of change is an exciting prospect; it means sitting ahead of the curve and having a bird’s
eye view of what’s coming next. Brockton Village is in the throes of gentrification; it’s kind of a cool perspective
to witness that evolution of gentrification from the inside out. This authentic loft at 20 Brockton Avenue is an
extension of that vibe - where the aesthetic meets the pragmatic through conversion.
Welcome to 20 Brockton Avenue, Loft 13, offered for $3,400/month.
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hange has always been a present force in this neighbourhood. Brockton Village
and neighbouring Bloor Lansdowne & Wallace Emerson was first characterized
as a working class enclave for Portuguese and Italian immigrants through the
1950s and 1960s. It took a bit of a step backwards through the 1990s and 2000s,
as the neighbourhood cycle chugged along. And now the circle comes around,
with this neighbourhood in full-on revitalization mode- with the energy to
match. Today, the residents are simultaneously diverse and inclusive - with
representation across all of the subcultures. This vibrant enclave is progressive
and festive, and hosts a number of events, like the Chalk the Block Festival in
May and the Toronto Queer Arts Festival every August.
South of Bloor is Brockton Village proper, bordered by Dufferin and Lansdowne.
It’s the perfect spot for the curious who love to wander- not necessarily seeking
a destination - but an experience, like that to be had at one of this neighbourhood’s
many quirky cafes, restaurants and shops. Some of our favourite spots? We like
the sweet and savoury treats from OMG Baked Goodness Ltd. and the Brazil
Bakery and Pastry. Pick up cool custom-designed cards and paper goods home
studio shop at Made in Brockton Village. Meet for a craft beer with friends at your
neighbourhood haunt - which in this case is the Wallflower Bar or 3 Speed - which
also has a great patio.
Every awesome neighbourhood has its share of green space, and Brockton
Village delivers, with MacGregor Park with its fieldhouse, baseball diamonds,
playground and wading pool. Also nearby is 1.5 hectare McCormick Park, with
ample green space, ball diamond, two basketball courts, a wading pool and a
children’s playground. There is also a recreation centre with an arena and indoor
pool.
Public transport is only a short jaunt away, just steps through the lane to the
Dundas Streetcar line. South of Bloor is Brockton Village proper, bordered by
Dufferin and Lansdowne. It’s the perfect spot for the curious who love to wander
- not necessarily seeking a destination - but an experience, like that to be had
at one of this neighbourhood’s many quirky cafes, restaurants and shops. Some
of our favourite spots? We like the sweet and savoury treats from OMG Baked
Goodness Ltd. and the Brazil Bakery and Pastry. Pick up cool custom-designed
cards and paper goods home studio shop at Made in Brockton Village. Meet for
a craft beer with friends at your neighbourhood haunt - which in this case is the
Wallflower Bar or 3 Speed - which also has a great patio.
This warehouse conversion was originally one L-shaped building when it was carved into two back in the mid 1980s by
developer David Jackson with artist Betty Kaser. Designed specifically as spaces for artists, the 18 units - divided vertically
into 2 and 3 level townhouse configurations - allowed the original Buyers the opportunity to custom design their own units
as it suited their needs. A number of the original Buyers were painters, sculptors, and photographers - some of whom still
occupy their lofts today - who celebrated the functionality of their lofts as much as the aesthetic.
Given this location was considered ‘marginal’ back in 1985, the 18 units - which range from 1100 to over 2200 square feet
(one was even split into two units) - were converted using basic finishes to keep the spaces affordable. Retaining the original
warehouse details of wood plank ceilings, and maple or concrete floors, most of these spaces were elevated into contemporary
domiciles by puncturing two-storey lightwells and skylights, creating modern open fluid zones serving any number of uses.
Now, twenty years later - just as the neighbourhood has gentrified into a hip destination for the cultural intelligentsia many of these generous lofts have also been transformed into high-style settings serving today’s mise-en-scene.
L
oft 13 is one of the larger units, with 1756 square feet. From the entry level, one steps into a massive airy
two-storey space where a renovated kitchen takes centre stage. A massive entertainment space with rustic
wood beamed ceilings and a 3-piece washroom is located on this level too - in an area that was formerly a
photographer’s studio. In fact, given how rare it is to find these kinds of volume of space, we could see a prospective
tenant using this area as their studio incubator for their own creative endeavours. On the upper level are two
generous spaces which can serve as work or living spaces, plus a private bedroom and a renovated bath. We adore
the two atrium lightwell, the 4 skylights and the ceiling heights which vault from 11 feet to an astonishing 24 feet.
Offered for lease at $3400 per month + utilities, with one car surface parking, this exceptional residence is ideally
suited to those in the creative sphere of the arts, design and media.
20
BROCKTON AVENUE
LOFT THIRTEEN
ENTERTAINMENT LEVEL
Entry Foyer 9’9” x 4’4”
Slate Flooring, Mirrored Double Closet, Frosted Entry Doors
Property Management Company
Mareka Property Management
MTCP/783 (416-255-7300)
Parking
Space #13 (Owned)
Utilities Included In Rent
Condo Common Elements, Water,
Property Taxes
Not Included in Rent
Gas, Hydro, Cable TV, Internet
Occupancy Date
Immediate/TBA
Comfort Systems
Forced Air Gas Heating, Central
Air Conditioning
Kitchen 13’4” x 11’10”
Slate Floor, Stone Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Chef’s Island, Multiple Skylights
Living/Dining/Entertainment Zone 24’11” x 15’7”
Slate Floor, Open Concept, Mirrored Double Closet, Custom Storage Nooks
with Lighting.
Main Level 3-Piece Washroom
Toilet, Hand Sink, Shower
Laundry/Utility Area
Stacking Washer And Dryer
Outdoor Patio 12’10” x 5’7”
Barbecues allowed
MEZZANINE LEVEL
Master Bedroom 12’5” x 11’8”
Wood Floor, Closet, West-Facing
TV/Media/Family Room 14’11” x 13’4”
Wood Floor, Double French Doors, Juliette Balcony, Skylight
Study/Office/Den/Second Bedroom/Guest Room 15’6” x 12’4”
Wood Floor, Built In Storage Shelving, Window, Built In Work Desk
Mezzanine Level 4-Piece Washroom
Toilet and Hand Sink, Bathtub and Shower, Skylight
James Ormston
Sales Representative
C: 647 388 1357 B: 416 530 1100
[email protected]
Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
Steven Fudge,
Sales Representative
B: 416 322 8000 C: 416 305 9479
[email protected]
Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
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