| Sometimes,
for various reasons, a loft isn't quite right for a purchaser. Perhaps
they're just not ready for open concept living, or maybe they're looking
for something less expensive, better located, in a more traditional
condo building with all the amenities, but they still want something
with some style and interesting features. Or, as is the case in the
present market, there just aren't enough loft listings to choose from.
There are some condo buildings that offer alternatives, such as ceilings that are 9 or 10+ feet high (especially with the conversion of an office building), larger windows, semi-open concept layouts, hardwood floors, etc. You can consider taking out a wall to open up a kitchen with an island or a breakfast bar, or take out that ugly carpeting and put in hardwood, or even have the concrete floors finished to mimic a real loft. The following buildings offer alternatives to the average, boring condo. Contact me to find out what resale listings may be available: 8 WELLESLEY ST. E. - office conversion at Yonge - huge windows, great corner suites, 10+' 555 YONGE ST. - office conversion at Wellesley 25 THE ESPLANADE - high ceilings/great windows on some floors 7 KING ST. E. - The Metropole - luxury conversion 25 MAITLAND ST. - The Cosmopolitan - some loft-style condos with mezzanine bedrooms |