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Oxford Lofts - 75 Markham Street
The picture-frame factory on Markham Street has character, atmosphere and workmanship in abundance - and a lot of other things going for it, too. It may look like a little industrial building, but it makes a snug fit with the dainty, well-kept houses around it - and the street is within walking distance of Bathurst, Dundas and Queen streets.
Another loft conversion by Bob Mitchell, he added a third story to the structure, raising the existing parapet with salvaged brick, and they carved out underground parking for 19 cars. These were the major moves, although what was accomplished inside by way of layouts and organization is just as commendable.
No two lofts are alike at the Oxford Lofts (named not for the English university but the former picture-frame company). Each is orchestrated differently and each is custom-finished. However, they all share certain characteristics.
The top units are all skylit, although the skylights can appear over a livingroom, a bathroom, a kitchen. The amount of natural light in the place is just this side of overwhelming. All are on at least two levels, with some rising to three.
Thirteen units walk out onto the roof, where someone has even decided to install a hot tub; the others walk down onto patios. Each unit has a fireplace or two and a generous dab of glass block for privacy. Everywhere you look, you see eccentric things like cupboards tucked under staircases, niches, even exposed ductwork.
Located at 75 Markham Street in Toronto, and originally housing the Oxford Picture Frame Factory (which had recently relocated from Oxford Street) this outdated industrial anomoly was converted in 1986 into 16 multi-level loft residences, retaining many of the original heavy timber and brick details from its previous use.
Remember Anne Margaret's fabulous 'Manhattan' loft space in the movie "The Four Seasons"? This is where it was filmed.
Email or phone 416-388-1960 today if this building interests you.
Oxford Lofts - 75 Markham Street