Real loft living is hard to come by in Toronto. Although many new developments claim loft-style features, only former industrial spaces that have been converted to work or living spaces are worthy of the true ‘loft’ title. A rare find in this city, Imperial Plaza by
Camrost-Felcorp is bringing the highly sought-after true ‘loft’ product to Forest Hill.
“You would never know this was once a commercial building,” says Matt Davis of The Design Agency. Located at 111 St. Clair Ave. W. at Avenue Road, Imperial Plaza stands as a stunning example of mid-century modernism and is one-of-a-kind structure in Toronto.
Formerly the home of Imperial Oil Limited, the iconic building was built in 1957 with a robust welded-steel frame and a limestone façade making Imperial Plaza a notable structure that would be too expensive to reproduce today. For the neighbourhood looking in, the building was most known for its double height polished marble lobby that housed York Wilson’s two mural masterpiece “Story of Oil”, Canadian art that A.Y. Jackson of Group of Seven deemed “the greatest thing of its kind ever done in Canada.”
In 2010 Camrost-Felcorp acquired the property and together with The Design Agency and Onespace Unlimited, are now transforming the iconic building into a thriving residential community.
The new release of Forest Hill Lofts at Imperial Plaza maintain classic loft features such as undivided layouts, high ceilings, and upper spaces that overlook lower living area and are designed with alluring details. Glass railings, wood-finished staircases, and double height windows lead the eye up to dramatic ceiling heights.
Other refined features include custom designer European style cabinetry with stone countertops and stainless steel appliances, imported porcelain or ceramic tile floors in bathrooms, beautiful laminate plank flooring in living areas and smooth ceilings throughout.
Ideal for those who love to entertain, Forest Hill Loft layouts provide a distinct separation between private spaces and social living areas. For larger units, the bedrooms are strategically placed on multiple levels for additional privacy and separation. With a range of sizes starting at 730 sq ft, the Forest Hill Lofts offer a spacious 3-bedroom family unit at 1510 sq ft.
Unique to
Imperial Plaza’s location on the edge the St. Clair escarpment, all suites boast expansive views; from lush residential greenery and shifting city skylines, to the lake and beyond.
Imperial Plaza residents also have access to one of the most impressive condo amenity footprints in the city. 40,000 sq. ft. of expansive indoor/outdoor amenity space includes sound studios, golf simulator, gaming room and full-sized fitness club, squash courts, yoga and aerobics studios, and a spa-inspired swimming pool. “The grand scale of amenities at
Imperial Plaza are similar to the recreational spaces you would find at a five star resort,” says Davis.
Imperial Plaza living is also all about location. Located at Yonge and St. Clair, residents have easy access to the Yonge subway line and are a short distance to Yorkville and Forest Hill Village, home to many of the city's best restaurants and shops.
Imperial Plaza Lofts range from 730 sq. ft. to 1510 sq. ft. and are priced from $469,900. Imperial Plaza Presentation Centre is located at 111 St. Clair Ave West. Open Mon-Thurs 12 – 6 p.m. and Sat – Sun 12 - 5 p.m. For more information or to book an appointment, call 416-925-2501 or visit
imperialcondos.ca. You can also follow Camrost-Felcorp on Twitter
@Camrost or join the conversation on
Facebook.
