Are you tired of the same old cookie-cutter homes? If you’re in the market for something truly unique, Ontario has a surprising array of unconventional properties that redefine what a home can be. From converted churches to old-style buildings, here are five of the most extraordinary homes currently available in Ontario.
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651 Cope Road Rd – Welland
Property details:
- Detached
- 2 beds, 2 baths, 14 parking
- Walking score 6/Transit score 0
This converted church-turned-home is a showstopper, boasting 2200 sq ft of residential space with 15-foot vaulted ceilings on the main level. It offers stunning views, and privacy with no rear neighbors, and sits on a gradual hill for optimal water drainage. Updated features like electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, and a spacious garage make it a seamless blend of modern comfort and historic charm, with unique details like a secret loft and private deck enhancing its appeal.
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202 – 384 Sunnyside Ave – Toronto
Property details:
- Condo
- 3 beds, 3 baths, 1 parking
- Walking score 95/Transit score 96
The Abbey Lofts, originally a Gothic Revival church from 1910 repurposed into 24 stunning lofts in 2007, offer a nostalgic yet modern living experience. Located in Toronto’s High Park neighborhood, these lofts feature stone walls, high ceilings, stained glass, and modern conveniences like a renovated kitchen and three baths.
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13233 Fifth Line – Halton Hills
Property details:
- Detached
- 6 beds, 5 baths, 24 parking
- Walking score 3/Transit score N/A
This stunning country estate covers 150 acres of beautiful landscape, including a 4,867 square foot 2-storey home, two cozy log cabins, an inviting in-ground pool and spa, a peaceful pond, a flourishing apple orchard, a barn with horse stalls, a spacious drive shed with a well-equipped workshop, and even a charming stone silo transformed into an artist’s studio.
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10 – 405 Merritt Street – St. Catharines
Property details:
- Condo
- 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking
- Walking score 82/Transit score 42
This stunning condo apartment, only five years old and formerly a church, boasts vaulted ceilings and a spacious loft area, providing 970 square feet of living space. With an open-concept design, expansive windows, luxurious finishes, and a fantastic location, it’s ideal for those seeking a maintenance-free living.
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126 Sears St – Toronto
Property details:
- Detached
- 4 beds, 3 baths, 2 parking
- Walking score 91/Transit score 73
This unique detached building, once a movie props warehouse, combines loft-style living with the freedom of a freehold home. Its blend of contemporary design and industrial heritage creates a captivating space filled with natural light. The expansive rooftop terrace offers stunning views of the Toronto skyline, and with approved permits for a 2-car garage and third-story addition, this property stands out as a remarkable gem in the GTA.
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