When it came to design, architect Edward James Lennox was something of a magpie, slapping together Gothic, Romantic Revival,  Queen Anne and Edwardian features to create his unique brand of buildings, including Toronto’s Old City Hall and outlandish Gilded Era mansion, Casa Loma.

Now, one of his residential buildings has come to market in Toronto’s Annex—with a hefty price tag of $5.998m CAD.

The historic building at 37 Madison Avenue is presently used as commercial offices, though it was originally designed in 1886 (and completed in 1891) as the private residence of Toronto house builder Lewis Lukes. It spans approximately 6,000 sq ft across three floors, with 12 offices, four bathrooms, and eight parking spots at the rear of the property—an enticing factor for buyers.

According to listing agent Howard Lende of Forest Hill Real Estate Inc., the villa is one of the earliest examples of Toronto’s ‘Annex Style’ homes, combining Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival architectural elements. Crucially, it’s also zoned for commercial and residential uses and could be turned into a boutique hotel, commercial headquarters, residence or private school.

The Toronto property has a distinctive façade featuring thick, rounded arches, recessed porches, and signature Queen Anne gables. Inside, things are a bit more elaborate, with intricate woodwork, decorative Victorian tiling (the kind found at Casa Loma) in the lobby, and ornate stained glass panels. Period fireplaces and tiled surrounds can also be found on different levels, as well as original trims and even signs of the old gas light fixtures.

[Source: The Toronto Star]

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