$7,900,000Asking Price
18 Gloucester Lane, Toronto C08, ON M4Y 1L5
Church and Wellesley, Toronto
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.
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.
See MoreKey Info
- Other Store with Apartment
- No Parking
- No Garage
- Yonge + Gloucester
- 5000 + Approximate Sq Feet
- No Ensuite Laundry
- Radiant Gas Heating
- Central Air
Property
- Excludes: Heat, Hydro, Water, Cable TV, Central A/C, Common Elements, Building Insurance, Parking
- Taxes were $44,479 in 2024
- Possession: TBA
Details
- Elevator
- Brick Exterior
- Fireplace
- 5 + 4 Kitchens
- MLS #C12530256
- SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
Extras
Rooms
| Room | Floor | Dimensions | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office | Main | 11.06' x 7.81' | Open Concept, Bay Window |
| 2 | Office | Main | 24.74' x 39.67' | |
| 3 | Office | Upper | 15.39' x 14.07' | Open Concept |
| 4 | Office | Upper | 15.39' x 10.40' | |
| 5 | Office | Upper | 16.67' x 27.17' | Large Window, East View |
 | 2 2-Piece Bathrooms | |||
| 2 2-Piece Bathrooms | |||
| 2 2-Piece Bathrooms | |||
| 2 2-Piece Bathrooms on Upper | |||
| 2 3-Piece Bathrooms on Upper | |||
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Who lives here?
Church and Wellesley, Toronto is a central Toronto neighbourhood notable for its singles, renters, university grads, executives, business, science, education, law & public sector and arts & culture professionals and salespeople. Residents tend to be younger with a significant number of youth aged 20 to 24 and adults aged 25 to 44.
Families
Kids Per Family
0.3
kids per family
in the neighbourhood.
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Singles
64%
of residents are
single and loving it.
64% singles
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Renters
76%
of residents
are renters.
76% renters
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Education
67%
of residents are
university grads.
67% university grads
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Income
Average Household Income
$89K
is the average household
income in the neighbourhood.
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Professions
Professions
| Sales | 16% |
| Business | 15% |
| Government | 11% |
| Sciences | 9% |
| Management | 9% |
Immigrants
36%
of residents were
born outside of Canada.
36% immigrants
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Birthplace - All
3.5% from India
All-time
Birthplace - Recent
1.5% from India
Recent
Foreign Languages
Foreign Languages
| Mandarin | 4% |
| French | 4% |
| Spanish | 3% |
| Korean | 2% |
| Cantonese | 2% |
Religions
Religions
| Christian | 44% |
| Jewish | 4% |
| Muslim | 3% |
| Hindu | 3% |
| Buddhist | 2% |
Social Housing
Social Housing Buildings
4
Social housing buildings
in the neighbourhood.
Shelters
Shelters
4
Homeless shelters in
the neighbourhood.
