25 Grand St Condo

If you don’t want to live in a white box with views of a highway or a ‘70s walkup with sounds of the street, this Clocktower Close apartment is the place for you. -------------------------- THE APARTMENT: The 16’ high arched windows allow dappled sunlight in from the birch-filled garden. The exposed brick wall, cast iron anchor plates supporting raw cedar columns and beams and cedar ceiling, plus modern accents make the open spaces feel cozy and close - a modern farmhouse feel. Two levels - living area and kitchen on the first floor and loft bedroom above - make this a unique and functional space to come home to (or work from home in!). Storage space is ample, with a wide closet in the bedroom, a first-floor storage/coat closet with generous space under the stairs, and a pantry with open shelving in the kitchen. There is newly installed flooring throughout and views into the garden. THE BUILDING: There are several common interior spaces for reading, exercise, and hanging out with neighbors (and their dogs). There is a dog run on the side of the building. A large boardroom is available for meetings. The laundry room is convenient and pristine (as is the whole building). The central garden is very Zen and features a covered patio. The apartment comes with one outdoor parking space. There is a common storage area for bikes or other oversized items in the building basement, plus a self-storage company in the building. THE LOCATION: A short walk to Main Avenue restaurants. Located just off the Route 7 connector, you’ll be only minutes from SoNo: shops, cafes, bars and restaurants; clubs, theaters, and galleries; IMAX, Maritime Aquarium, park, and harbor; the South Norwalk train station, and the new SoNo Collection shopping mall. Commuting? Westport station, 10 minutes; SoNo station, 7. Key features: - Heat/AC unit - Ceiling fan - Storage space - Schools: Silvermine Elementary School, West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk High School - Beach permit allowed as a Norwalk resident Clocktower Close is a two-story, Neo-Romanesque brick building built in 1903 as a hat factory. The building was converted to 132 condos in 1985. Above the main entrance is the four-story clock tower. The four large Roman numeral clocks are recessed into brick and brownstone arches under a terra cotta roof. Protruding above each clock are two bas relief gargoyle heads. Amenities: Off-street parking lots; 2 spaces, unassigned Dogs OK Ceiling fan Secure building entry with remote access High-speed Internet and cable ready Lease details: Privately owned condominium 1-year lease 1 months security deposit Dogs OK (non-aggressive breeds only, limit 1, $250 deposit each) Tenant pays for electric, cable and internet. Tenant must agree to credit and background check. Renters insurance required