Historic 2BR Loft near TMU & U of T and OCAD

Description

Located in Toronto’s iconic Merchandise Lofts, this spacious and light-filled 1,500 sq ft apartment offers a calm and inspiring home base in the heart of downtown Toronto. Ideal for a visiting professor, researcher, writer, graduate student, or academic couple on sabbatical, the loft combines authentic industrial architecture with warmth, comfort, and exceptional walkability. The apartment features soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, oversized warehouse windows, abundant natural light, and generous open living and dining areas well suited for reading, writing, and working from home. Enjoy a peaceful and quiet retreat in the center of the city. The open-concept layout includes a primary bedroom with en-suite bath and a second bedroom and full bathroom. The apartment is furnished and includes new memory-foam beds, a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer , central heat and air conditioning, fireplace, and one covered parking space. It is also furnished with carefully selected contemporary artworks from our own collection, Residents enjoy access to one of downtown Toronto’s most celebrated rooftop terraces — an expansive sky deck with gardens, lounge areas, BBQs, pool, and sweeping skyline views. Additional amenities include a fitness centre, yoga room, basketball court, sauna, indoor pool, and 24-hour security. A Metro grocery store is located directly within the building for exceptional day-to-day convenience. The location is especially well suited for academic life. Toronto Metropolitan University is less than a 3-minute walk away, with quick TTC access to the University of Toronto, OCAD University, MaRS Discovery District, major hospitals, libraries, museums, and the Financial District. Dundas subway station is within a 5-minute walk, with direct streetcar routes across the city. The neighborhood blends historic Toronto character with creative urban energy. Walk to St. Lawrence Market, Allan Gardens, Eaton Centre, independent cafés including Dineen and Balzac’s, bookstores, restaurants, cultural venues, parks, and green space. Kensington Market, Yorkville, Queen’s Park, and Union Station are all easily accessible by foot, bike, or transit. This is a rare opportunity to experience downtown Toronto from a uniquely spacious and architecturally distinctive home designed for both city living and quiet retreat.