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Central Toronto loft with roof garden

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rates from CAD $1000 | Weekly

Studio or Loft | Entire Home
Available Dates:
No Current Availability

Description

This is a one bedroom loft in a turn of century brick building for sabbatical rental or on short-term vacation. It provides a fully equipped home in the Ossington Avenue area, a trendy neighbourhood in downtown Toronto with many restaurants, cafés and boutiques. Close to the streetcar and bus terminals that reach the University of Toronto, Metropolitan University or OCADU. The loft has a central kitchen, a private living space, a bedroom, an office with a canon ink jet printer, a library with a desk, and a large roof deck with dining table, chairs and bbq. The library space can be converted into a second single bedroom. Master bedroom is a queen size bed, with dresser and closet space. The bathroom with separate shower and skylight, bathtub, includes towels and a medicine cabinet. It is a bright sunlight home with many windows, skylights, white brick walls, and maple wood flooring, and is located on the second story with views over the neighbourhood and CN tower. Loud music and parties are not permitted or encouraged in the building as it is shared with two private units on the ground floor and neighbours that are all quiet. This is a private rental for faculty or residency term. The entire space for rent is approximately 1200 sq. ft. and outdoor living space approximately 1200 sq. ft. It has the use of the propane BBQ, a patio table and six chairs, sitting area and a women's bike to borrow. Indoors, the living room, contains a wood stove fireplace for cold evenings. Firewood can be purchased with a local company. The adjacent kitchen is fully fitted with cupboards for tableware, cooking supplies, microwave, appliances and a six-chair dinner table. A washer and dryer are in the back library room, with recycling bins for bi-weekly waste collection, and a weekly organic food collection. A bicycle is available for borrowing during the time of the rental. The local area Ossington Avenue, Dundas Street, College Street and Queen Street, have all the amenities, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, barbers, art galleries, and shopping. House cleaning services upon request for additional cost. Required reference for academic or work placement or sabbatical position in Toronto. Photo show summer interior and exterior pictures.

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
2

Size
1,200 ft2

Suited For
2

Property Type
Studio or Loft

Availability

No Current Availability

Minimum Stay

2 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: $1100 per week

Location

Studio or Loft in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Closest University

Faculty of Arts and Science

Nearby Universities
George Brown College | Toronto Metropolitan University | OCAD University
Neighborhood

Ossington Village

Nearby Cities

London | Toronto | Ottawa | Mississauga | Niagara Falls

Comments: Central and quiet from high traffic, excellent for research fellows, writers and artists, transportation TTC outside to local galleries and museums, cafes, food markets and bakeries very close from home, street parking,

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from CAD $1000 Weekly

Utilities are included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: Hydro and water are included as well wifi. Cell phone separate. Window washing, cleaning or house cleaning is available for additional cost. Very safe. Must be mindful on roof deck with bbq and tree plantings..

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: We do not want to be responsible for pets in the neighbourhood. A veterinary can be found on Dundas Street and Queen Street. Smoking is permitted with cautionary action. City street parking can be purchased for car owners and temporary permits.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Dates are almost firm and open to discussion for the rental contract. Please inquire for only winter 2026 to negotiable end date.

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2022

Trust Score (18)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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Member Since 2022

Trust Score (18)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Connected Member
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