$7 million Toronto loft in century-old building looks designed for an executive

"This is a WOW in every sense of the word," starts the listing for 501-468 Wellington St. 

And it's not just the price that is causing jaws to drop.

Although when I saw the listing price of $6,950,000 for the three-bedroom, four-bathroom condo, my jaw was indeed on the floor. 

The foyer. 

Price aside, 501- 468 Wellington St. is shocking in many ways. 

The kitchen. 

This sprawling 5,000-square-foot loft inside the historic Butterick Building is the kind of place that makes you double-check that it's actually real and not AI-generated. 

The primary closet. 

"It's the kind of place you see in movies and wonder if anyone really has a home like this," realtor Janice Fox told blogTO. 

And that's because you usually wouldn't be able to create a home like this. 

The living room. 

Originally a printing factory built in 1915, the Butterick Lofts is a real hard loft conversion and, as Fox explained, units in the building were sold as raw shells.

There's enough space for a grand piano in the hallway. 

The owners were therefore able to do whatever they wanted with the space, which means no two are alike.

A home office. 

And unlike those cookie-cutter glass boxes popping up across the city, 501 - 468 Wellington St. has actual character – lots of it.

A sitting area. 

With soaring 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick, dark wood beams with iron strapping, an ornate carved fireplace, and custom inlaid hardwood floors, this place looks more medieval castle than Toronto condo.

A view across the condo. 

While it's a bold choice, you have to admire the craftsmanship and detail throughout. 

The primary bedroom. 

"Everything is oversized and spacious, but all the wood trims really make it feel warm and welcoming," said Fox. 

The dining room. 

And even if you're not a fan of the decor, there's a lot to love about the unit. 

A spiral staircase up to a mezzanine area. 

There's direct elevator access into the suite (obviously), nearly floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple den spaces, and even a bedroom that's tucked up into its own loft with a private staircase. 

12-foot ceilings create an airy feeling. 

Also, despite being right in the heart of downtown and the chaos that is King St. W, the building feels tucked away.

A bathroom. 

Fox notes that the building is private, near a leafy park, and there are only two suites per floor, giving it that elusive downtown peace and quiet.

The kitchen with wood cabinetry. 

And with only 10 units in total, snagging one of these incredible condos is a rare opportunity that doesn't come around often. 

The primary ensuite. 

In fact, according to Strata, this opportunity only comes every seven and a half-ish years.

A hallway. 

And who wants to wait until 2032 for another chance at a one-of-a-kind condo?