Wrigley Lofts

At 245 Carlaw Avenue, amongst plenty of industrial-era architecture, sits a former chewing gum factory. Before being transformed into opulent residences, the address was home to Wrigley’s stomping grounds since 1907. Wrigley may have moved its factory to Leslie and Eglinton in 1963, however since then the structure on Carlaw waited patiently for an insightful developer to come along and oversee its conversion.

In 1998, before hard loft conversions had become widespread in Toronto, Atria Developments took a stab at the factory space. At the outset of the loft boom, rather, the most insightful and trendsetting of Torontonians were the ones to secure a spot at the Wrigley Lofts. Little did they know, Atria’s triumph with 245 Carlaw’s conversion would be followed a decade later by yet another sensation just next door, known as the Garment Factory Lofts.

These 88 authentic Toronto lofts are distinctive, however, for their live/work zoning. This, combined with generous square footages, positions the lofts as an ideal spot for artists and creative to settle down — or get to work — in.

Typical of an intimately sized true conversion, the lofts offer few shared amenities to its residents. Neighbours can gather in the communal party and meeting room, however beyond this they must look to their surrounding neighbourhood. Thankfully, the building is set within the lively Leslieville & South Riverdale neighbourhood, where residents can find anything their hearts could possibly desire.