Home / Listings
All Photos · 54
Church-Yonge Corridor · M4Y 1L5
$7,900,000
MLS® #C12530254
10
Bathrooms
About This Property
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.
General Information
Building & Mechanicals
Parking & Garage
Lot & Land
Taxes
Mortgage Calculator
Estimated monthly payment
$38,810
Down payment: $1,580,000 · Loan: $6,320,000
Estimate only. Actual rates and payments vary by lender.
Listing Information
Listing courtesy of:
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA
The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
The information provided is for personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than identifying prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Last updated: May 4, 2026.
Measurements, dimensions, and other property details are provided by the listing brokerage and have not been independently verified. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be confirmed by the buyer and their representative.