Address
18 Gloucester Lane, Toronto, ON
Price
$ 7,900,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#C12530254
  • TypeCommercial
  • Listing Status Extension
  • CityToronto
  • AreaChurch-Yonge Corridor
  • NeighbourhoodChurch-Yonge Corridor
  • Postal CodeM4Y 1L5
  • StyleStore W Apt/Office
  • Taxes$ 44479
  • Price$ 7,900,000
  • Bedrooms0
  • Full Bathrooms10
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage9792
Data Source:
Toronto Real Estate Board (TRREB)
Property Description

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, a 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.

Price History
11/10/2025 Listed $7,900,000

General Features

Cooling Yes
Utilities Yes
Security Features Yes
Heater Type Gas Forced Air Open
Property Subtype Store W Apt/Office
Tax Year 2024
Lot Depth 60.0
Community Features Public Transit,Subways
County Toronto
New Construction No
Property Type Commercial
Attached Garage No
Garage Y/N No
Status Extension
City Toronto C08
Senior Community Y/N No
Lot Size Units Feet
Property Attached Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 44479.93
Building Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner+Tenant

Interior Features

Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Elevator? No
Total Baths 10

Exterior Features

Garage Type None
Spa No
Building Area Total 9792.0
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Views
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No Strata Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Commercial Average in M4Y 1L5

Price
AVG $7.9M
$7.9M
Taxes
AVG $44,479
$44,479
Visits
AVG 584
579
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®