394 Euclid Avenue

Near the corner of Bathurst Street and College Street sits the historically rich and recently updated Movie House Lofts at 394 Euclid Avenue. These Toronto lofts are rich in value for any prospective buyer looking to live in one of the city’s best neighborhoods, in terms of walkability, nightlife, and overall convenience.

The stunning antique building was once an Orange Hall, a meeting-place for members of Canada’s powerful and influential Orange Order, a British Protestant fraternity from the late 1700s. George Martell Miller, the architect who oversaw the construction of many early Toronto landmarks, designed the original Orange Hall back in 1911.

After serving Orangemen for decades, the hall was converted into a theatre in the 1980s before being renovated into a handful of upscale lofts in 1999. Besides the coffee shop on the ground floor, 394 Euclid Avenue has retained its turn-of-the-century red brick façade over the years, down to the small carving of William III of Orange on the second floor.

The Movie House Lofts blends in nicely with the adjacent brick buildings of Little Italy, whose streets are some of Toronto’s most happening thanks to popular outdoor patios, as well as great pub-crawl routes in the evenings. It’s rare to find lofts like these in Little Italy, especially considering the heritage status of the building, its fantastic corner location, and the unique values of its individual suites.

Standing at just 2 storeys tall, the Movie House Lofts hold only 18 suites that range in size from around 700 square feet in 1 bedroom homes, to approximately 1,300 square feet in the largest, 2 bedroom units. Authentic loft aspects like exposed ductwork, large windows and mezzanine upper floors give these spaces a unique and vibrant feel, while many suites feature posh updates.

Toronto condos for sale at 394 Euclid are impressive, and designed with versatility and comfort first. The most luxurious suites are its multi-level units that boast 16-foot ceilings, and are complete with private rooftop terraces. Spectacular kitchens are perfect for entertaining or just making breakfast in the morning, with mirrored, stone or ceramic backsplashes, large serving counters, and stainless steel appliances.

Little Italy is an exciting neighborhood, and one that’s ideal for night-life thanks to great local watering holes and venues. It also boasts daytime walkability due to a wide variety of unique shops and restaurants. Regardless, there’s never a shortage of things happening in the area, from a small show at Sneaky Dee’s, to a concert at the Mod Club, or a film festival at the Royal Cinema.

Little Italy is also known for its small grocers along College Street, and any kind of errand-running location or specialty shop shouldn’t be too far away, thanks to the nearby major streets like Bathurst, Harbord, or Bloor. As well, Kensington Market and all of its quirks are not too far away.

394 Euclid Avenue is surrounding by a surprising surplus of greenery, such as Healey Willan Park, George Ben Park, Alexandra Park, Bickford Park. Trinity Bellwoods Park is also nearby, known for hosting festivals and farmers markets.

Families looking to occupy a home at the Movie House Lofts should know that a number of schools are close by, including Clinton St Junior Public School, St Francis of Assisi Separate School, Central Toronto Academy, and Charles Fraser Junior Public School.

Both motorists and pedestrians get around quickly when living at the Movie House Lofts. A 24-hour College Street streetcar makes frequent stops right near 394 Euclid, while TTC buses run north and south along Bathurst Street 24 hours a day. The Bathurst bus will also take residents to the nearest subway terminal, Bathurst Station.

Bike lanes along Harbord Street make cycling around the area more convenient, while motorists can use Bathurst Street to reach the nearest highway, the Gardiner Expressway.