Inaugural Source has recognized an amazing opportunity for new homes and it’s in an ideal spot downtown. Overlooked and under-appreciated, the beautiful heritage malthouse building on the east side was just waiting for someone with creativity and a visionary perspective.

There’s a lack of space for new loft conversion projects in Toronto‘s vital downtown areas and at the location on River just north of Queen Street East, Inaugural Source recognized a prime opportunity. The Malthouse Loft Towns is Phase 2 to Old York Village, a similar project done four years ago by Inaugural Source, that proved to be an incredible investment for the original buyers!

Surrounded by a wealth of urban convenience and lifestyle, The Malthouse Loft Towns is an exclusive enclave of 10 loft towns designated as live/work space. An ideal spot for those running a business from home or who just want to cut out the commute, the location offers easy access to the Don Valley Parkway, the Gardiner and Lakeshore Blvd., making it an easy starting point for getting anywhere in the GTA. There’s no more downtown commute for residents, it’s walking distance to the city’s core, a quick bus ride or a cheap taxi fare, depending on the speed of your lifestyle.

The prestige and demand for this part of the city has grown tremendously – gentrification and new communities making this a real ‘it’ spot. The restored and rejuvenated Distillery District is only blocks away, offering a selection of great little boutiques, bistros and dining rooms as well as a variety of community events, festivals and an organic produce market on any given weekend. The area is also the new hot spot for design and decor – fabulous shops favoured by interior designers, decorators, and those with a taste for style-chic are cropping up in numbers on Queen, King and along Adelaide and Richmond.

Location being a major factor, the brilliance of this project was in designing homes to complement the location. The existing Italianate-inspired historic building, constructed in 1876 for local beer production, was designed by Smith and Gemmell, leading architects of the period. Maintaining the gorgeous facade allowed the Malthouse Loft Towns to create a new community while preserving the history of this site and allowing the new community to mesh with the Victorian-era buildings of the existing neighbourhood quite seamlessly.

Each of the 10 loft towns is one-of-a-kind. The incredible 19th century architectural detailing of the malthouse building – buff brick pilasters, decorative corner corbelling, rounded arches and cast-iron tie-rod plates – are carried through the new design, marrying the heritage and the modern with comfortable and sophisticated style. Living space is spread over three floors, 10-ft. ceilings a feature of each. There are exposed brick walls, Juliet balconies and other industrial-era detailing. Sliding barn doors for bedrooms, contemporary railings with natural oak handrails and glass panels are just some of the great, modern interior details.

Added to this, there is an amazing array of features to complement your lifestyle. The roof-top deck provides a personal outdoor retreat with a natural gas outlet for a gas-powered barbecue so that you never have to hassle with a propane tank again.

Soundproofing in these homes surpasses the minimum building code requirements so that you can enjoy your home entertainment system without enjoying the neighbours’. The Malthouse Loft Towns designs include a versatile home office area – ideal for those who work from home – or those who simply want a quiet sanctuary to read or sit at the computer. Alternately, the room can be used as a den or even a bedroom. The lofts are designed for the high-tech needs of today’s lifestyle, complete with high-speed Internet wiring.

An upscale selection of finishes and appointments completes the Malthouse Loft Towns with designer detail. Engineered wood flooring, as per model, is on the main floor. Sisal-style carpeting finishes the stairs and top two floors. Bathrooms are finished with designer-selected ceramic tile on the floor and wall.

The kitchen is a showpiece in the open-concept design. Finished with granite countertops, it features valance lighting which highlights the gorgeous stone surface, and there is track lighting for general room lighting. State-of-the-art appliances in black include a fridge, a stove with smooth cooktop and self-cleaning oven, a dishwasher and a spacesaver built-in microwave with hood fan. There’s also a stacked front-loading washer and dryer included in the appliance package, with laundry facilities tucked away in a second-floor laundry closet.

The Malthouse Loft Towns have been designed with comfort in mind. There is indoor parking with direct residence entry, as per plan, as well as plenty of other features that will have you wanting to make this your new home.

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

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