The Loretto
A Mr. Loft favourite, this Toronto Loft is located in the Annex, just a short stroll to the University of Toronto, the Bata Shoe Museum, the Royal Ontario Museum and much more. Originally the Loretto Abbey Day School designed in the Beaux-Arts style by architect Neil G. Beggs in 1914, this heritage building at 385 Brunswick Avenue was converted into residential Loretto lofts in 2007. Its low-rise stature at just five storeys makes this building feel intimate yet it contains 50 units, complete with 13 townhomes. The interiors are contemporary and elegant - this loft is all class. We also love the landscaped interior courtyard. But the best bit? Underground parking - a true rarity in hard loft conversions. There's also a gym and party room which, again, are not always easy to find in a historic conversion. The Loretto is next door to another stellar Toronto loft building - the School House Lofts. You can read about these two buildings and our other favourite Midtown lofts on our blog.
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About 385 Brunswick Ave, Toronto
Some good places to grab a bite are Burrito Bandidos, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria or Freshii. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Annex neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Tim Hortons located at 334 Bloor St W. For groceries there is COBS Bread which is a 3-minute walk.
For those residents of 385 Brunswick Ave without a car, you can get around quite easily. The closest transit stop is a Bus Stop (Spadina Rd at Lowther Ave) and is not far connecting you to Toronto's public transit service. It also has route Davenport nearby. Access to Gardiner Expressway from The Loretto is within a few minutes drive, making it easy for those driving to get into and out of the city using Rees St ramps.