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Price/Sqft Range
1400 sqft - 1599 sqft
Avg Price/Sqft
$926 / sq. ft.
Completed
Built: 2023
Building Scale
Floors: 7 | Total Units: 285
Building Type
Mid-Rise condo
Property Management
Built in 2023
Date Registered
Jan 1, 2023
Wonder Condos represents a heritage-designated adaptive reuse project transforming the former Wonder Bread factory into luxury residential living. The site traces its origins to Lewis Brown's bakery, established in the late 1880s, making it a significant piece of Toronto's industrial heritage. Completed in late 2023, the development carefully preserves the original Edwardian brick factory exterior along Eastern Avenue while seamlessly integrating modern residential elements.
The distinctive U-shaped, mid-rise structure features hard-loft units within the preserved heritage base, complemented by new construction setbacks that accommodate soft-lofts and townhouses. These varied residential formats surround a private interior courtyard, creating an intimate community atmosphere. Positioned on a 1.5-acre site, the building maintains the architectural integrity that defines South Riverdale's industrial corridor while establishing Wonder Condos as a standout addition to the evolving Leslieville neighbourhood.
Wonder Condos offers diverse living spaces ranging from 516 sqft to 1,687 sqft, accommodating various lifestyle preferences. The building features street-oriented townhouses that provide ground-level access, authentic hard-lofts that showcase the building's industrial heritage with exposed elements, and contemporary soft-lofts equipped with private terraces for outdoor enjoyment.
This variety of unit configurations ensures residents can choose from intimate studios to spacious multi-bedroom layouts. The factory conversion nature of the development positions Wonder Condos within a specialized segment of the South Riverdale real estate market, appealing to buyers seeking character-rich living spaces with historical significance.
Living in South Riverdale and Leslieville means embracing a neighbourhood that perfectly balances historical charm with modern convenience. The area encourages an active lifestyle centered on walking and cycling, with tree-lined streets and carefully preserved architecture creating a distinctive village atmosphere within the urban landscape.
Residents enjoy easy access to local markets, boutique shops, and diverse dining options that reflect the neighbourhood's evolving character. The area represents a generational transition, attracting those who appreciate the quiet residential feel while maintaining strong connections to downtown Toronto's employment and entertainment centres.
Graywood Developments, working in partnership with Alterra, acquired the 1.5-acre site from the Weston family in 2016 and dedicated several years to thoughtful development planning. Graywood has established expertise in revitalizing Toronto's east end properties while prioritizing heritage preservation and community integration.
The Wonder Condos project exemplifies this commitment, earning recognition through a nomination for the 2024 Heritage Toronto Built Heritage Award for adaptive re-use. This acknowledgment reflects Graywood's successful balance of respecting historical significance while creating contemporary living spaces that serve modern residents' needs.
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