‘Haven of modern luxury’ in Corktown alley
Loft-inspired townhouse nestled downtown boasts a sleek interior design
Location: 13 Gilead Pl., King St. E. and Parliament St. Asking price: $1,275,000 Size: about 1,814 square feet Lot: 16 feet by 42 feet, built-in singlecar garage, lane drives Taxes: $6,031 (2015) Bedrooms: 2 plus 2 Bathrooms: 3 Part of a newer complex designed by Brian Kucharski and developed by Gilead Investments, this three-storey freehold row house is located in Toronto’s Corktown neighbourhood, just south of King St. E., between Parliament St. and Sumach St.
“This is a haven of modern luxury, existing in a tiny alleyway in Corktown. Centrally situated, it is walking distance to the Distillery District, West Donlands — which is the site of the future Pan Am Village — and a 19-acre park called Corktown Commons. It is also close to the Financial District, Riverside and Leslieville,” says listing agent Robin Pope.
“With about 1,800 square feet of living space, this contemporary loft-inspired multi-level townhouse features two bedrooms, a den, a family room, a studio, three bathrooms, soaring ceilings — some nine feet, some 10 feet and some as high as 14 feet — a gas fireplace and wide-plank hardwood flooring. The home has sweeping views of the city from the rooftop terrace and boasts a designer kitchen and master bedroom ensuite.
“Other features of note include an industrial-inspired staircase showcasing check-plate steel treads and perforated steel guardrails, custom roller shades throughout, custom frosted glass and aluminum doors, aluminum louvred doors and an oversized single-car garage,” adds Pope.
The rectangular-shaped complex is tucked away in an alley and is very modern looking with a dark grey brick and stucco facade with deep orange-tone accents and lots of windows.
The foyer features a porcelain tile floor. A few steps up from the foyer are the open-concept combined living and dining rooms with dark- stained hardwood floors, track lights, 14-foot ceilings, a ceiling fan and a window.
The Italian kitchen is on the same level as the entrance foyer. Highlights of the kitchen include Scavolini kitchen cabinets, Caesarstone countertops and backsplash, valance lighting, track lights, stainless steel appliances — including a gas cooktop and a built-in microwave — a porcelain tile floor, a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and a custom built-in sideboard.
Floating steel stairs from the living/ dining room area lead to the second floor. The spacious master bedroom features a hardwood floor, a large picture window, custom-built frosted-glass sliding double closet doors and bathroom door, custom closet organizers and a four-piece ensuite. The second bedroom has a window and a hardwood floor. There is a second-floor laundry room and a fourpiece bathroom with a stone floor, a Scavolini vanity and a large shower with a frameless glass enclosure.
On the third level is the private family room, featuring a hardwood floor, a ceiling fan and a sliding-glass door walkout to a large roof terrace with a green roof, a water tap, electrical outlet and gas barbecue connection. There is a floor-to-ceiling window next to the walkout allowing for plenty of natural light. A second furnace room on this level provides extra warmth to the upper floors.
The lower level is finished and boasts an office room or guest room with a polished concrete floor, a twopiece bathroom and a furnace room.
Conveniently, there is direct access from the home to the attached onecar garage.
To have a look at this property, contact listing agent Robin Pope, Broker of Record, Pope Real Estate Limited, Brokerage, 416-479-0712; poperealestate.ca. Although we try to provide the most up-to-date information available, we cannot guarantee features as listed. Please contact the realtor for latest details. To make a submission to House of the Week, email soldhome@rogers.com.