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This magnificent four-floor condo-townhome was carved out of a 1914 Neo-Gothic Church in Toronto. Meticulously restored, the designers preserved the historical details such as original wooden beams and stonework while incorporating modern glitzy updates; even the old bell tower was retained. The townhome is tucked away in a discreet courtyard and offers soaring cathedral ceilings, original intricate wooden details, exposed original brick masonry, wooden trusses, stone columns and gothic brick arches. The first floor is where you’ll find the dining area, the living room and a modern kitchen. On the second floor an illuminated catwalk leads from the gym and office to a guest bedroom, while the third floor features the spacious primary bedroom with a luxurious fifth floor ensuite bath and custom built-in storage spaces. The basement level has a mudroom and storage area with direct access to the private, underground parking space set up for electric charging.                       As always, click to emBIGGERate …  |
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Architecture Wednesday: 1914 Neo-Gothic Church
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When do I move in???? About the only thing I didn't like was the chrome and glass railing on the upper floors. That felt too commercial to me but could be remedied easily. I LOVE the brick work everywhere. STUNNING repurpose.
ReplyDeleteIf I moved in would this make it the first church to go from a house of worship to a house of whorship?
I love the church part, the beams and the rooflines, but some of the more modern touches, like that walkway and railing, throw me.
DeleteAnd I'd prefer the House of Whorship!
This is rather cool. I could live there --- with an elevator! Despite the fact I'd be constantly worried about banging my head on those beams in that bathroom. LOL. I do want that neon art in the bedroom, though.
ReplyDeleteThat gym is to die for!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Not my style at all but I love it. The brickwork, the arches, the artwork, lighting…amazing.
ReplyDeleteNope, not for me AND it is in Toronto. :p
ReplyDeleteI can see how it would attract buyers though and there are some great features. But I'd feel out of place in it...just too glitzy.
the dog's mother
ReplyDeletexoxo :-)
You mentioned converted church and my ears perked up. I love the spaciousness, light, and the overall feel of the space.
ReplyDeleteAll those floors. I would like a compact elevator to take me where I needed to go. Can you imagine leaving you phone on one of the upper floors. Someone tell me where I am going to pee in the middle of the night if I am sleeping in the primary bedroom. Traveling safely to another floor in the middle of the night to another floor can be challenging. Luckily at my age it has not fully hit me yet but it will. Can we talk about a little more enclosed bedroom where the catwalk and exercise room is. The bedroom seems a little too open for my taste. I don't want to hear folks throwing weights and grunting while I am trying to get my beauty sleep. I love the brick. The kitchen is not to scale to the size of the home but I have never been a large ballroom type kitchen guy. Just give me the essentials. The outside space is great.
I could live here and enjoy myself. Just a few teaks. Believe it or not just a block over from my home is a converted church. They turned the church into condos. It blends in with the the neighborhood and still looks like it might be a church.
A fun and unusual space. I thought the glass half-wall on the upper floor looked to me like a department store. Easily fixed. I wouldn’t buy this, but if someone gave it to me, I’d love it.
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