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2. Located at 1183 Dufferin Street, the historic Dufferin
Street Presbyterian Church has stood for almost one
hundred years. The church was designed in the early
nineteen hundreds by local architect William R. Gregg
and has become a recognizable landmark along
Dufferin Street due to it’s architectural style. The style
is commonly referred to as ‘Collegiate Gothic’, which is
one of the last expressions of Gothic Revival
architecture.
The church has a number of lovely architectural details
inside and out. The exterior radiates a majestic quality
with deep red brick, Tudor-arched windows, cut stone
detailing and decorative keystones. Inside, there is
calmness in the bright and airy space. Soft light shines
through the amber tinted glass windows and the
decorative stained glass rose window highlighting the
arched wooden trusses, ornamental light fixtures and
curved wooden pews.
Today, the Presbyterian Church will be converted into
14 authentic lofts and honour its past by bringing in
new life. Sanctuary Lofts is ideally located in the heart
of the growing Bloor West community where young
professionals and new families are quickly discovering
all that this vibrant neighbourhood has to offer. A
quick walk south to Bloor Street offers an endless
supply of shopping and dining opportunities along
with the convenience of Dufferin Station to whisk you
to the downtown core in minutes.
Quiet residential streets and lush green spaces
including Dovercourt Park, Wallace-Emerson
Community Park and Dufferin Grove create a
welcoming, safe and established neighbourhood for
you and your loved ones to enjoy. Sanctuary Lofts is a
rare and unique project in a neighbourhood that many
wish they could call home.
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OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
5. OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
1. 69 Vintage 7. The Bloordale Pantry 14. Enoteca Sociale
1207 Bloor 1285 Bloor Street West 1288 Dundas West
After a huge success on Queen For over 60 years this location has Enoteca Sociale has already
Street West, this popular vintage been one diner or another. Just become a bit of an institution on
clothing store has opened a over a year ago the new owners Dundas. The masterminds behind
location on Bloor Street West. cleaned the space up, added some this rustic Italian eatery are the
Expect the same carefully selected vintage and modern charm and same group of people that
pieces of clothing, accessories and created a fresh take on the brought Pizzeria Libretto to the
footwear. traditional diner. The diner now Ossington strip. Enoteca has a
69vintage.com serves simple and satisfying meals menu designed to encourage a
at lunch, dinner and weekend traditional 3 course Italian meal
2. Angus and Company brunches. and a carefully selected wine list
647 Dupont Street thebloordalepantry.com to match.
Angus and Company is a chic www.sociale.ca
home décor shop for designers 8. Brockton General
and the public. The store carries 1321 Dundas St W 15. Faema Caffe & Bar
an eclectic mix of antique, vintage Brockton General was voted one 672 Dupont Street
and contemporary furnishings for of the best new restaurants to Faema on Dupont Street is a large
inside and outside the home. open in the city last year. The coffee chop and restaurant. Their
angusandcompany.ca menu changes daily based on coffee is definitely some of the
locally sourced ingredients, best in the area and their
3. Bairrada Churrasqueira everything is made in-house and homemade pizzas and sweet
1000 College St the interior has an eclectic family treats are fantastic.
Bairrada has been serving the kitchen feel to it. faema.ca
local community since 1989. This brocktongeneral.com
Portuguese restaurant has become 16. Fiesta Farms
so popular that two additional 200 Christie Street
locations have opened in the city. 9. Chiado Fiesta Farms is Toronto’s largest
However, the College Street 864 College St independent grocer. Over the
restaurant is still the original and Chiado is a fine dining restaurant past 20 years they have been
offers a casual ambience and a that offers ‘Progressive growing their business and
spacious outdoor patio. Portuguese’ cuisine, which ensuring that only the best
bairrada.ca combines strong training and organic and ethically sourced
tradition with a contemporary foods end up in their store. Prices
4. Banjara Indian Cuisine twist that fits in with today’s are reasonable, the selection is
796 Bloor Street West modern tastes. great and Fiesta Farms is proud
This restaurant is a popular spot chiadorestaurant.com to be a vital part of the
for locals to get their fix of community.
authentic mouth-watering Indian 10. The Common fiestafarms.ca
cuisine. The 147 seat dinning room 1071 College Street
is typically at capacity and the all The Common is a small local café 17. Freedom Clothing Collective
you can eat lunch buffet is well with a dedicated following. The 939 Bloor Street West
worth a visit coffee and espresso is excellent Freedom Clothing Collective is a
torontobanjara.com and so are the buttery shortbread shop that carries one-of-a-kind
cookies. items designed by local artists.
5. Bar Neon From jewelry and clothing to
1226 Bloor Street West 11. Courense Bakery furniture and home décor items,
Bar Neon is one of the newest 1014 Bloor Street West Courense is this truly is a special place to visit.
bar/restaurants in this emerging a Portuguese bakery that has The shop also has a green vision
neighbourhood. The interior been a staple in the area for years and is always trying new things to
consists of chunky wooden tables now. Locals rave about their limit their footprint on the
with industrial style seating. A custard tarts and lemon environment.
colourful abstract mural by a local doughnuts. The staff is always freedomclothingcollective.com
artist is the focal point spanning friendly and the atmosphere is
the length of the bar. In addition warm and comfortable. 18. Fresh Co.
to the stunning décor, Bar Neon courensebakery.com 2440 Dundas Street West
offers unique bourbon based Fresh Co. is a great grocery store
cocktails and an interesting menu 12. Drift Bar chain. They are committed to
consisting of tostas, truffles and 1063 Bloor Street West providing customers with the
mini croque-monsieurs. Drift Bar takes the idea of a dive highest quality food items at an
bar and livens it up into a trendy unbeatably low price.
6. Bloor Gladstone Library drinking spot. A cozy interior freshco.ca
1101 Bloor Street West decked out with vintage finds and
The historic Bloor Gladstone affordable pints makes this bar a 19. The Friendly Thai
Library recently underwent a hit among the young professional 810 Bloor Street West
massive renovation to bring the crowd. The Friendly Thai is a popular
facility into the 21st century. The restaurant chain found
large glass cube addition added 13. Dufferin Mall throughout the city. This Bloor
over 9,000 sq.ft. of new space and 900 Dufferin Street Street location serves up
introduced a sustainable green Dufferin Mall is an important delicious Thai food in a
roof system. party of the local community and welcoming environment. It is
torontopubliclibrary.ca features over 140 stores including everything you would expect
H&M, Winners, Walmart, Toys ‘R’ from a highly reputable restaurant
Us and a No Frills grocery store. chain.
dufferinmall.ca thefriendlythai.com
6. OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
20. Galleria Shopping Centre 27. O Bairradino Churrasqueira 34. Three Speed
1245 Dupont Street 662 Lansdowne Avenue 1163 Bloor Street West
The Galleria is a neighbourhood This little Portuguese Three Speed is one of the hip
shopping mall with over 45 churrasqueira is a popular spot little bars that have popped up
stores including an LCBO, Price for locals. Their chicken has a along this newly gentrified strip
Chopper and Zellers. unique smoky flavour and their of Bloor Street West. The bar has
parisienne potatoes are worth a that cozy vintage living room feel
21. Holy Oak trip alone. without being tacky. A changing
1241 Bloor Street West list of specialty drinks and a no
This hip little coffee shop is 28. Ortolan fuss menu has made this a
further proof of the great 1211 Bloor Street West hotspot in the neighbourhood.
neighbourhood that this stretch Ortolan is a tiny little restaurant
of Bloor West is transforming into. that seats only 26 people in its 35. Toronto Free Gallery
Expert baristas craft excellent dining room. However, the cozy 1277 Bloor Street West
coffee and the spinach, cheddar interior with dark woods and the The Toronto Free Gallery is a not-
and chive scones come highly expertly executed menu make for-profit gallery space open to
recommended. this restaurant worth a visit for all artists. The space is a learning
dinner. ground to explore all types of art
22. Loblaws in various forms. Current issues
650 Dupont Street 29. The Piston ranging from sustainability and
This massive Loblaws grocery 937 Bloor Street West environmental issues to
store is conveniently located at The Piston is a laid back local bar gentrification and human rights
Dupont and Christie. They have with a slightly retro 50’s vibe. are all addressed through art.
plenty of parking and a great Pub fare and tapas are served torontofreegallery.org
garden centre during the warmer and an elegant back room offers
months. live music every night of the 36. Wallace-Emerson
loblaws.ca week. Community Centre
1260 Dufferin Street
23. Long & McQuade 30. Ristorante Roma The Wallace-Emerson
925 Bloor Street West 1090 Bloor Street West Community Centre is a massive
This huge store is part of the Ristorante Roma is a classic fitness facility. The centre
largest music instrument retailer Italian eatery that has graced this anchors the local neighbourhood
in Canada. With 52 locations strip of Bloor West for years. The and features swimming
across the country, Long & dependable menu and friendly programs, gymnastics, martial
McQuade is committed to service make this a favourite for arts, floor hockey and many
excellent service so that the families in the area. other sports activities. There are
customer’s expectations are also a series of art related
always exceeded. 31. Saving Gigi programs and camp programs.
long-mcquade.com 859 Bloor Street West wallaceemerson.ca
Saving Gigi is the sister café of
24. Mercer Union the very popular Saving Grace 37. West End YMCA
1286 Bloor Street West down on Dundas West. This 931 College Street
Mercer Union is an arts centre quaint café serves coffee, soups, The West End YMCA is a vital
dedicated to contemporary art salads and sandwiches. After part of the community. This
by Canadian and international dark the café changes into a local massive fitness centre offers a
conceptual artists. The gallery music venue. large machines/weights area,
space displays all types of savinggigi.com pool, squash courts, a day care
exhibitions and regularly hosts and an indoor running track.
lectures, screenings and 32. Starving Artist ymcagta.org
performance art. 584 Lansdowne Avenue
mercerunion.org Starving Artist has become one 38. Zocalo
of the top hotspots in the area. 1426 Bloor Street West
25. The Mod Club The idea behind the restaurant is This recent new addition to
722 College St that everything is served with or Bloordale has been garnering
The Mod Club is a concert venue on waffles. From breakfast to rave reviews by customers. The
and dance club that showcases lunch this trendy restaurant is a interior has a charming, rustic
some of the best new artists and place you must check out. feel with lots of wood furniture
dj's around. With an excellent starvingartistbar.com and neutral colour scheme,
sound system, large dance floor contrasted with bright red tables.
and second level lounge, The 33. Stubbe Chocolates The owners are known to be very
Mod Club is an ideal place for an 653 Dupont Street friendly and welcoming.
exciting night out. Stubbe Chocolates has a rich zocalobistro.com
themodclub.com family tradition dating back to
1845 in Germany. In the late
26. Nova Era Bakery 1980’s the company moved to
980 Bloor Street West Canada where the tradition of
Since opening their first store in quality European style sweets
1991, Nova Era Bakery has taken has continued to this day.
Toronto by storm. With 4 stubbechocolates.com
locations, this local bakery chain
continues to provide the city with
some of the best baked goods
and sweets around.
novaera.ca
7. DEVELOPER
Bringing together over 25 years of expertise, Concept Loft Developments has
forged a dynamic team focused on the design and development of traditional
downtown and suburban homes, which blend with their surrounding
neighbourhoods. Outstanding quality, hands-on involvement, custom-styled
craftsmanship, with genuine innovation is the foundation of the company’s success.
Past projects include 118-120 Bedford Road, Clark Towns, Lewis Towns,
Prego Towns, Halton Towns, 32 Gothic and the highly sought after Argyle Lofts.
1 2 3 1 Argyle Lofts
2 Halton Towns
3 Prego Towns
4 Lewis Towns
4 5 6 5 Clark Towns
6 118-120 Bedford Road
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10. 108
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729 SQ.FT
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NORTH ELEVATION
walk-in
closet
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16. FEATURES + FINISHES
BUILDING FEATURES BATHROOMS
_ Conversion/restoration of a century-old _ Contemporary vanity with white porcelain
church into 10 residential homes and a basin or white pedestal sink and chrome
modern addition with 4 two-storey lofts low-flow fixtures, as per plan
_ Exterior clay brick, metal cladding and _ 5 ft deep soaker tub, as per plan
composite wood veneer construction _ Choice of ceramic flooring*
_ Skylights standard on all church towns _ Ceramic tiles on bathtub and shower
_ Aluminum/wood thermal pane windows surround walls*, as per plan
with screen, where applicable _ Mirrors in all bathrooms
_ Front entrance custom wood insulated door
_ Professional landscaped courtyard ELECTRICAL AND SECURITY
_ Maintenance-free aluminum soffit/fascia _ Rough-in for security system, as per plan
and eavestrough _ Halogen pot lights in kitchen, as per plan
_ Gas barbecue connection provided on _ Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide
terraces or balcony, as per plan detectors, as per plan
_ 11 underground parking spaces _ Secured bicycle storage, as per plan
_ Heated underground ramp _ Individual electrical copper wiring, as per
Hydro Regulation
INTERIOR FINISHES _ Individual gas service as per Code
_ 9 ft smooth ceilings, as per plan Regulations, where applicable
_ Cathedral ceiling for church towns _ Sprinkler system as per Fire Department
_ Halogen pot lights in kitchen, as per plan Regulations
_ Central vacuum rough-in _ 24 hour lighting in the underground parking
_ Rough-in for security system, as per plan _ Rough-in for cable, as per plan
_ Solid 3/4” thick by 3 1/2” wide, pre-finished _ High efficiency forced-air gas furnace
hardwood flooring in kitchen, living/dining, _ Rented power-vented hot water tank
den and bedrooms*, as per plan _ Exterior hose bib, as per plan
_ Living/dining room, bedrooms, den, and _ Stove rough-in electric
ceilings painted white, low-VOC paint _ Electrical upright washer/dryer rough-in
_ Kitchen and bathroom walls and ceilings _ Honeywell programmable thermostat
painted semi-gloss white, low-VOC paint _ White ‘decora’ switches and receptacles
_ 5” square profile baseboards, 4” door trim _ Individual hydro meter system
_ Flat slab doors, VOC-painted millwork, as _ Weather-proof exterior outlet located on
per plan* balcony or terrace, as per plan
_ Matte finish interior hardware, lever type*
* From the vendor’s sample
KITCHENS
_ European-inspired kitchen cabinetry in a
variety of colours and finishes*
_ Stone countertops*
_ Premium appliance package including
stainless steel fridge, stainless steel
gas stove and a integrated dishwasher
_ Stacked white washer and dryer*
_ Stainless steel over the range microwave
and exhaust fan
_ Open-concept kitchen with metal
hardware and gourmet kitchen single-lever
faucet and spray
_ Stainless steel single sink, as per plan
_ Valance lighting over work area, as per plan
_ Choice of ceramic backsplash tiles*
17. SALES CENTRE
1183 DUFFERIN STREET
SANCTUARYLOFTS.CA
416.536.9009
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CONCEPT LOFT DEVELOPMENTS