The lofts at 957 Broadview Avenue were converted in 1986 from a 1923 Finnish event hall. It was a social club of some sort – men returning from WWII would attend events here. Later it changed into more of a dance hall. But perched high on the hill overlooking Todmorden Mills, there isn’t much like this in Toronto, with the view overlooking the city.

The old Finnish Hall at 957 Broadview Avenue, as it looked in 1923

There are only 12 units in the building, multi-level units that are much like townhouses. Seven units have street-level access, rooftop patios and multi-level layouts. They range in size up to 1,400 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, featuring 10-foot ceilings and refinished maple hardwood floors.

Private garages run along the north side of the building, with direct access into the foyers of some of the units. Up the stairs and you are in a fireside living area with a few steps leading up to the kitchen. Up another level are the bedrooms, while the top floor is an open-concept loft leading to the roof with north and south-facing patios.

The last sale in this low-rise loft north of Broadview & Danforth was in 2007, making them a rare find for house hunters. Monthly fees are low for such a small building.

Head south to The Danforth and you are quickly in the heart of Toronto’s Greektown. This premier location features far more than souvlaki and tzatziki, with a major emphasis on all sorts of restaurants. Non-carnivores will be pleased to find the Big Carrot Common, home to the Big Carrot grocery store, health dispensary, and smoothie/juice bar.

A quick jog downhill gets you to Todmorden Mills Park’s walking trails, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, ice rink, playground, pool, football/rugby/soccer field, and tennis courts – never mind bocce, cricket, lacrosse, and lawn bowling. Plus the Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre.

Only a couple of blocks south to the Broadview subway station, with the DVP just around the corner. This location puts the whole city at your disposal.

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Contact Laurin Jeffrey for more information – 416-388-1960

Laurin Jeffrey is a Toronto real estate agent with Century 21 Regal Realty.
He did not write these articles, he just reproduces them here for people who
are interested in Toronto real estate. He does not work for any builders.
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