limestone – Loftenberg https://www.loftenberg.com Stunning interiors Thu, 05 May 2011 18:17:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Triplex Loft in Tribeca https://www.loftenberg.com/triplex-loft-tribeca/ https://www.loftenberg.com/triplex-loft-tribeca/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 18:17:54 +0000 https://www.loftenberg.com/?p=3726 Rarely one comes across a home as stunning as this! A spectacular 13500 Sqft residence in a 1862 limestone loft building in the heart of Tribeca, finely renovated to retain the structure’s original character with finishes of the highest quality. Light and scale are second to none, with ceiling heights ranging from 12-15 feet and original cast iron columns.

The loft in on the 4th, 5th and 6th floors of a 41 foot wide building, this residence also has 2775 Sqft of fully finished roof and terrace space. A glass staircase, the apartment’s centerpiece, allows the sunlight to shine straight through to the 4th floor. Features are too numerous to list. This apartment is offered as a package with private gym and half basketball court in the basement.

Recently featured in the book Majestic Homes, this property is offered at $30 million!

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Abbey Lofts https://www.loftenberg.com/abbey-lofts/ https://www.loftenberg.com/abbey-lofts/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:20:37 +0000 https://www.loftenberg.com/?p=2576 Talk about divine design. This 2,700-square-foot penthouse sits inside the bell tower of a historic Toronto church, a 100-year-old Medieval Revival masterpiece that was converted into the Abbey Lofts in 2008.

The penthouse is the crown jewel of the Abbey Lofts, as it is the building’s most church-like one, with features such as leaded-glass windows and exposed limestone walls. Steps away from High Park, this church-turned-condo complex has a long history. Built in 1911 for a Methodist parish, the structure switched affiliations a few times—United in 1925, then evangelical in 1970—before turning into residences in 2008.

Outside, the 90-foot-high square campanile (bell tower) is clad in light-grey limestone. Inside, many of the original elements of the 1911 Edwardian interior have been retained, like exposed limestone walls, stained-glass cathedral windows and 25-foot ceilings in places.

Beyond the obvious “we live in a bell tower” boast, new residents can show off their books in the many main-floor shelving units. Between the library vibe and the stone walls, the place has a heady, Halloween feel. The rooftop terrace, complete with turrets, provides the perfect place to relive childhood games of King of the Castle.

“He’s got a lot of wit in the decor, which you rarely see,” says listing agent Lynn Tribbling – as the loft is currently for sale. “A lot of these listings … they are so serious. You feel like you’ve been to a museum. This one, you walk in and you see these little surprises everywhere.” Like whimsical “wall spirits” – half sculptures protruding from the walls – and visual puns including a “holy cow” and a “sacred lamb.”

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