Top Hard Loft Buildings in Ottawa

Looking for a real loft in Ottawa? That exposed brick, rough and open concept type feeling? While it is hard to find in Ottawa when compared to other cities, here is a list of buildings to put on your watch list.

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The Wallis House at 589 Rideau Street

Studio Argyle - 255 Argyle Street - Located in Centretown, the building was redesigned by Domicile in 2000, and consists of 40 units over 4 floors.

Wallis House - 589 Rideau Street - Located in Lower Town, the first building was originally built in 1851 and used as a Catholic hospital, among other uses. Eventually, it was purchased by L.A. Sandy Smallwood in 1994 and converted into 47 lofts. All units were pre-sold in less than 24 hours - and this was before the condo craze.

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School House Square - 24 Springfield Road

Laura Secord Factory - 120 Holland Ave - Located in Wellington Village, this building features massive units and are hard to find on the market. Originally built in 1956, the building was converted to lofts in 1998. The building got its name from Laura Secord company who was once a tenant.

Lofts Du Monfort - 297 Dupuis Street - Located in Vanier, the building was originally built in 1912 as "Monfort School". Renovated in 1998 by Nicolini Construction, there are only 15 units making it hard to find one for sale. 

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School House Square at 24 Springfield

School House Square - 24 Springfield Road - Located in New Edinburgh, the building was originally a french catholic school "Ecole St Charles" that was built in 1910. Converted to lofts in 1997 by Domicile.

School House Lofts - 19 Melrose Avenue - Located in Hintonburg, the building was originally built in 1912. It was also a french catholic school "Ecole Sacre-Coeur". Turned into 11 lofts and 12 stacked townhomes in 2009.

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Parkdale Market Lofts - 320 Parkdale

Parkdale Market Lofts - 45 Spencer and 320 Parkdale - Located in Hintonburg it was originally built as a factory and then turned into lofts in 2005. Both buildings are unique as they each have their own differences.

The Warehouse Lofts - 95 Beech - Located in Little Italy, M.J. Obrien built a factory to house a mica factory and a railroad contractor. Converted to lofts in 2000 by Craig Callan Jones.

Looking for a hard loft in Ottawa? Let's chat. I would love to help you out.

Yard & Station - Construction Update

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Construction is almost complete and occupancy has begun at Morley Hoppner's Yard & Station which is located at 12 Stirling Avenue in Hintonburg. This luxury low-rise loft building was designed by lead architect Barry J Hobin & Associates. Only one unit still remains available for purchase, an 1807 sqft loft for $939,000 (price is up from earlier in the year). The lower units have started occupancy and the finishing details have started on the other two floors. 

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Click to expand the floorplan for the last available unit below - yes, it is very impressive. Two bedrooms plus large den, along with two bathrooms, separate laundry room, direct access from the elevator, etc. This is certainly not shoebox living. 

For more information about loft living in Ottawa fill out the form below. Matt Richling (salesperson at RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Group) is focused on downtown living and helping buyers with finding the perfect investment space. 

Yard and Station - Construction and Sales Update

Yard and Station, which is a low rise, luxury, loft building, is located at 12 Stirling Avenue (at Scott) in Hintonburg. The three storey building will be completed this year and only one of the nine units is still available for sale. The unit is priced at $899,000 plus parking and locker ($35,000) - and is 1807sqft of indoor space plus 130sqft of outdoor space. Yard And Station is being built by Ottawa based Morley Hoppner and the lead architect is Barry J. Hobin & Associates

For more information about Yard and Station condos, or pre-construction condos in Ottawa, Contact me - I would love to help!