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Peter Velentis

peter.velentis@lptrealty.com +1(647) 287-1509

$ 7,900,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

10 Baths

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$ 7,900,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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2 Beds

10 Baths

Key Details

Property Type Commercial, freehold, residential

Sub Type Store W Apt/Office

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Approx. Sqft 5000 +

Municipality Toronto C08

Subdivision Church-Yonge Corridor

MLS Listing ID C12530256

Style Other

Bedrooms 2

Annual Tax Amount $44,479

Tax Year 2024

Property Sub-Type Store W Apt/Office

Property Description

Tucked discreetly behind Yonge Street, 18 Gloucester Lane is a building of rare architectural character and meaningful cultural history. Built in 1912 and thoughtfully modernized, this five-storey buff brick building remains one of Toronto's most evocative and understated landmarks, offering discretion, cultural provenance and centrality. Behind its timeless façade lies over 9,700 sq ft of space shaped by exposed brick and beam, arched windows and generous industrial proportions. For over four decades, the building was the production headquarters for Norman Jewison - one of Canada's most internationally acclaimed filmmakers. From within these walls, major cinematic works were developed, produced and edited. And the building continues to carry that quiet sense of intention and purpose.Once production workspaces, the lower four floors now function as self-contained modernized offices with kitchenettes, washrooms and elevator access on each level, operating seamlessly as a boutique investment. Above, the building's essence reveals itself in the fifth floor penthouse residence - Jewison's former pied-à-terre. Retaining its cinematic atmosphere, the main level features a generous living salon area anchored by a herringbone brick fireplace, an open office, full kitchen and a concealed private office. A hidden staircase leads to a half-storey, where the bedroom, dressing room and bathroom form a private retreat. Positioned within the Historic Yonge Street Heritage Conservation District, 18 Gloucester Lane invites stewardship. Its architecture, history and placement within the city's cultural fabric offer the chance to continue a legacy of meaning and significance. The building's scale, discretion and location invite more possibilities: continue as a boutique investment property, adapt to a private family office or foundation, a design studio or gallery, or a fully integrated live/work private residence. A building shaped by its past, ready for its next chapter.

Location

Province ON

County Toronto

Community Toronto C08

Area Toronto

Rooms

Family Room No

Basement Partially Finished, Full

Kitchen 5

Separate Den/Office 1

Interior

Interior Features Brick & Beam, Other

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Type Wood, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Heat Source Gas

Exterior

Exterior Feature Privacy, Lighting, Security Gate

Parking Features Lane

Pool None

View City

Roof Type Flat

Lot Frontage 35.0

Lot Depth 60.0

Building

Unit Features Park,Public Transit,Rec./Commun.Centre

Foundation Stone

Others

Security Features Security System,Other

ParcelsYN No

Listed by SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA

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+1(647) 287-1509

peter.velentis@lptrealty.com

18 Gloucester LN Toronto C08, ON M4Y 1L5

Peter Velentis

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