245 Downie Street 107
Stratford, Stratford, N5A 1X5
$1,025,000
Reduced $75,000 from $1,100,000
Listed 129 days ago · MLS® X13441700
About this home
Visit REALTOR website for additional information. Exceptional Commercial Opportunity or Investment. Position your business in Stratford's Vibrant Downie District. A most sought-after destination surrounded by acclaimed cafés, restaurants, theatres, and year-round tourist attractions. Located within the highly desirable historic Bradshaw Lofts, this remarkable main floor commercial condo offers approximately 1,904 sq ft of versatile retail or office space across three unique levels. The highly successful La Galleria Airbnb is currently operating and offers a Transferable Investment income in the Festival Theatre season and operates as an Art Gallery & Studio in winter months. Prime location offers exceptional visibility & foot traffic in the heart of the entertainment & cultural district - ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, or professionals seeking one-of-a-kind space. A separate private entrance and patio off Falstaff Street creates a welcoming reception, first impression and expansive windows flooding with natural light. The space showcases stunning exposed brick, post-and-beam architecture, soaring character features & a grand foyer that creates an impressive atmosphere for clients & guests. Thoughtfully designed layouts include luxury kitchen and dining area, blending 1890's charm with modern sophistication. Common areas include open-concept lobby, trendy upscale appeal, the popular Brch & Wyn Wine Bar and Coffee Shop, and the Bradshaw Collective Shared Office Space - creating a dynamic, energetic environment. Condo fees include heat, air conditioning, internet, water, building insurance & property maintenance -- exceptional value and ease of ownership. Rare commercial opportunity, historic character, modern functionality, prime location & strong income potential. An exceptional offering in the heart of downtown Stratford!
Details
- Type
- Commercial Retail
- Age
- 100+ years
- Lot
- 82.5 × 226.49 ft
- Garage
- None
- Property tax
- $6,452 (2025)
- Neighbourhood
- Stratford
- Municipality
- Stratford
Heating, cooling and services
- Heating
- Gas Forced Air Open
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Water and sewer
- Sanitary
- Utilities
- Yes
Building and exterior
- Age
- 100+
- Building area
- 1,904 Square Feet
More
- Possession
- 90+ Days
- Cross street
- Downie Street & Falstaff Street
History of this address
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Location
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The neighbourhood
Getting around Very walkable
No subway, LRT or GO station within a short trip.
Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 28 cafés and restaurants, 4 parks, 2 pharmacies. Nearest grocery: Your Local Market Co-operative (250 m). Nearest park: Inverness Playground (400 m).
Schools nearby
Elementary
- Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School Catholic
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 93%, math 48%4 min walk - Romeo Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 91%, math 39%5 min walk - Shakespeare Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 89%, math 26%8 min walk - Hamlet Public School
EQAO: Gr 6 reading 83%, math 63%15 min walk
Secondary
- Stratford Intermediate School13 min walk
EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.
Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.
Who lives here postal area N5A
- Owners / renters
- 66% / 34%
- Median household income
- $77,000
- Average age
- 45
- Children under 15
- 14%
- Homes
- 55% detached, 6% high-rise
- Commute by transit
- 2%
- Population
- 32,898
Languages spoken most at home besides English: Gujarati 0.3%, Spanish 0.3%, Punjabi (Panjabi) 0.2%, Mandarin 0.2%.
Safety
Crime Severity Index for Stratford police: 54 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).
Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.
Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.
Living here
Commute
Noise 1 source nearby
- 🚆 Rail line (Goderich Subdivision)200 m
Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.
Internet High-speed
50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).
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Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.
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