You know you always wanted that cool loft living when you saw it in movies like "Ghost" and "Flashdance"; that old abandoned warehouse with the retro, industrial elevator and large roll-up door just added to the rustic charm and city ambiance.
These types of lofts do still exist yet they have been given a face-lift coupled with urban flair. Take for instance the Biscuit Company Lofts in Downtown L.A.
Originally constructed in 1925 as the West Coast headquarters of the National Biscuit Company and designed by EJ Eckel who was the Dean of American architects. At the time, this 7 story sky-scrapper was a symbol of iconic design in downtown Los Angeles. Built for an original price of over $2 million, this sensational icon became a staple fixture in the industrial area of L.A.
Now known as the Art District, in 2006 the Biscuit Company got a $25 million renovation and new life was brought to this iconic building. Over 104 units were divided and separated into individual condos and lofts and sold almost immediately when they opened in 2006.
Units range from single story lofts, two story penthouses to the ultimate creme-de-la-creme super-penthouse at the top which originally sold form $3.2 million. Spaces span from 625 to over 3,500 square feet and have dozens of amenities, features and designs. This is truly a one-of-a-kind living experience where no two units are the same. This is due primarily because Alcks Instanbullu Architects chose to respect the natural grain of the building and parameters while crafting distinct shapes and color schemes to match the rustic and original charm of the building.
If the design and structure itself wasn't enough, the location will send you over the edge. Sitting in the Art District of L.A. the Biscuit Company Lofts are directly across the street from Joe's Downtown Market. This eclectic and organic type grocery store is receiving rave reviews from all surrounding locals. One reviewer writes, "For far too long getting your hands on groceries in Downtown LA has been akin to finding a needle in the proverbial haystack; that's to say pretty darn tough. Sure, there's the Mitsuwa Japanese Market, but with limited hours and emphasis on Japanese food, sometimes they just don't have what you're looking for. Enter Joe's Downtown Market newly opened on the ground floor of the Toy Factory Lofts. This small, well-stocked market is less convenience store and more akin to a NYC bodega, offering a large selection of wine, cheese, produce, dairy and bakery delivered breads. While it's not going to satisfy most of your shopping needs, with its easy access and parking, and late night hours (open till 11 pm Su-Th, Midnight Fr-Sat) it's the perfect solution to filling in the gaps between your trips to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Feel free to hang out and enjoy a cup of coffee and complimentary WiFi Internet access out front of Joe's Market." - YELP
This is truly an experience not to be missed. With main floor offices, bistros, cafe's and more this location, style and design can't be beat. We would love to show you some of the available homes and lofts currently for sale at the Biscuit Company Lofts in Downtown L.A.
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