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One of Toronto’s quirkiest homes is on the market, leaving its future uncertain. The green cubes at 1 Sumach St., instantly recognizable to any driver getting on or off the Don Valley Parkway, have been on sale for a few months, said realtor Arthur Crapopoulos. He said the owner wants “up in the high $3 millions” for the structure and the land it sits on. The three cubes take up minimal ground space but are roomy inside at about 1,300 square feet per unit, he added. The Corktown cubes were inspired by Dutch homes — now a tourist destination in Rotterdam — designed as an affordable option within a compact area.
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Martin Trainor, a tenant in the cubes for the last 15 years, said the Toronto versions were built in 1996 by a developer who hoped to one day add more in an area then considered “a wasteland.” The land is now so valuable it may not be the best spot for the unique design, said Trainor. He hopes the Canadian cubes might be saved, even if that means moving them or incorporating them into a future design. “They’re currently a landmark,” he said. “This beautiful little emerald.” Owner Tom Michalopulos was not available for comment.