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Living Near MetroLink at Carrington Place

Carrington Place offers a residential option for St. Louisans with great access to MetroLink and Downtown St. Louis Carrington Place, a residential community in Swansea, IL, is a quick 5 minute walk to the Memorial Hospital MetroLink Station with quick access to Downtown St. Louis and beyond for work and play. St. Louisans looking for a new home option which eases their commute headaches including the rising gas prices may find that Carrington Place is the solution they are looking for in a home. The sky’s the limit when it comes to creating your ideal floor plan in this upscale gated community in Swansea, IL.

Whether you desire an open floor plan or something more traditional, wall niches for family treasures or a handicap-accessible kitchen and bath, your wants are as important as your needs to Ron Randle, owner of R. Randle Construction, Inc., the exclusive builder of Carrington Place. Whether you are an empty nester or a retiree, a snowbird or a homebody, Carrington Place is a perfect fit with its high-quality brick homes and active, friendly people. The Community Clubhouse provides residents with an indoor pool and hot tub, professional fitness room, game room, and a party room and full kitchen that can be reserved for private parties. This peaceful community offers tranquility and beauty as well as quality and energy-efficiency. Homes are full-brick on the lake, and ¾ brick off (rear is HardieBoard, a cement composite material impervious to wind, moisture, even hail). Home sites include 400-series Andersen Windows and 92 %-efficient Carrier gas heating and cooling systems as standard. In addition to wood or tile in the foyer, prices also include high-grade flooring, back-saver height cultured marble vanity sink tops, delta faucets in kitchen and baths, smooth or six-panel doors, and generous lighting, appliance and cabinetry allowances. Buyers meet with a professional kitchen and bath designer to ensure a fabulous, functional kitchen and master bathroom.

Two attached Villa shells with unfinished walkouts are available and ready for buyers’ floor plan design and finishing selections. Choose the 1738-sq. ft. Astor on Lot #15 West, priced at $269,000, or the 1600-sq. ft. Georgian Deluxe on Lot #16 East, priced at $245,000. Optional basement finishing packages are available. Attached villas priced from $225,000. Detached single families priced from $263,000. View available floor plans starting at 1470 sq. ft. in the Sales Office, or bring in your own favorite floor plan. There are 59 exclusive home sites. For more information, call 618.277.6000. Sales office open 1 to 4 p.m. (Closed Wed. and Friday).

Living Near MetroLink in the Ely Walker Lofts.

The Ely Walker Lofts are located at 1609 Washington Avenue right in the heart of the Loft District. Built in 1906, the building was originally a warehouse designed by renowned architects Eames and Young. In 2006, Orchard development completed a major and wonderful facelift converting the building into 174 condominiums and street level retail. The units feature premium finishes at an affordable price and range from one to two bedrooms approximately 1000 to 1600 square feet. All the units have refinished hardwood floors, high barrel ceilings, exposed brick and luxury modern appliances in the kitchen. Units on the rear of the building come with a walkout balcony that is ideal for relaxing during a warm summer evening.

The Building has a rooftop deck and a sizable fitness center promoting a healthy environment. The building was fully completed in 2006 and offers downtown dwellers a great location close to many boutiques, restaurants, and amenities. It's just a 10-15 minute walk to the heart of downtown, sports stadiums, Gateway Arch, and is located close to Metrobus stops along Washington Avenue as well as three MetroLink stations within a ten minute walk.

The ground floor of the building is currently home to a café and a furniture store, with additional space still available for more retail. The café is called the London tea room and offers pastries and sandwiches as well as English candy, Jams, Teas, and other quirky English foodstuffs. Along a similar theme, the adjacent furniture store, English Living, sells upscale classic English furniture. The Ely Walker Lofts are a great place to call home if you have the desire to live in a walkable and healthy environment. With Metrolink close by, it is easy to get around the city without relying on your car on a daily basis.

The closest MetroLink stations are 8th and Pine, Civic Center, and Union Station. The number 97 bus runs up and down Washington. For more information see: http://www.elywalkerlofts.com/index.cfm

Forst Park Southeast neighborhood a great place to live near MetroLink

Forest Park Southeast neighborhood is located about a ½ mile south of the Central West End MetroLink station. The neighborhood, once forgotten and neglected in the post industrial era, has a wonderful and vast collection of 100 year old homes that have been rehabbed, or are waiting for the opportunity to be brought back to prominence.

Located within walking distance are many great amenities that surround the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood: The Central West End, BJC, Forest Park, The Hill, Tower Grove Park and the Botanical Gardens. Even though Forest Park Southeast is located near so many great areas, it also has its own burgeoning strip along Manchester Avenue that many call "The Grove." The Grove has great ethnic restaurants, pubs, cafes, and bars. With a great mix of ethnic groups, medical students, professionals, and long standing residents, Forest Park Southeast culminates into one of the most culturally diverse and eclectic neighborhoods in the city of Saint Louis.

Lately, the neighborhood has seen a lot of restoration and development from a group called Restoration St. Louis. This group led by Amrit and Amy Gill, has taken notice of this historical neighborhood and begun to assist in creating one of the most accessible neighborhoods in St. Louis. Forest Park Southeast is really in the heart of the city, and the MetroLink is just minutes away allowing you to head to the airport or downtown taking roughly the same amount of time in both directions. The houses in Forest Park South east are very appealing, and there are many single family homes, apartments, and townhouses for sale and for rent. One of the great things about Forest Park Southeast is that even with all the development and restoration activity occurring, the neighborhood still remains affordable for many income levels.

One of the most charming things about the city of St. Louis is its abundance of sized 100 year old beautiful brick homes, Forest Park Southeast is one neighborhood that has maintained this historical character while continuing to develop and restore itself to modern living ideals. For more information see the Forest Park Southeast Development Corporation: http://www.fpsedc.org/Home.aspx?ContentID=18

Living near MetroLink in the Syndicate

Located in the heart of Downtown's Old Post Office District, the Syndicate condominiums and apartments at 10th and Olive Street are a great place to choose to live. The block dominating building is situated just two blocks from the 8th and Pine MetroLink Station; placed perfectly for people who want to take advantage of a transit oriented development. The proximity to the MetroLink allows for almost effortless use of transportation around the city without having to worry about the cost and hassle of gasoline and parking.

The Syndicate offers 102 contemporary condominium spaces as well as 42 market rate and 28 below rate artist-loft style apartments. Included in units are high end contemporary finishes, as well as a fitness center and an art studio/gallery. Located close to the building will be a full service Schnucks Grocery store opening in late 2008, and just across the street is a smaller upscale grocery store called City Grocers.

In 2009, the Mercantile Exchange district will be open providing upscale fashions, new restaurants, and other great shopping to the area. In addition, by 2009/10 you can walk to a ball game and, after the Cardinals win, celebrate with fans in the newly constructed Ball Park Village entertainment and office district.

The Syndicate building is also close to two WeCar parking spaces, so you can have a car close by if you need one. For those people that love the urban life style and the ease and convenience of all the city has to offer, the Syndicate building could be for you. For more information see: www.syndicateliving.com

Living near MetroLink: Park East Lofts

Our next stop in the series will be the Park East Lofts located at 4906 Laclede Avenue. Opus' newest development is right in the heart of the Central West End and is a 5 minute walk from the corresponding MetroLink station. The new condominium development will feature the desired characteristics of a loft-type condominium home, including high ceilings, open floor plans and expansive glass areas, gourmet kitchens and urban finishes.

The Central West End, or CWE, is one of city's most desirable neighborhoods, and the location is perfect whether you prefer to start the day with a morning jog or an espresso and the paper. The CWE offers everything from an upscale movie theater, boutiques and art & antique galleries, countless restaurants, bars, clubs and late night cafes. It also happens to be within walking distance of the BJC Medical Center, close to all the attractions and museums in Forest Park, or a quick jaunt via Metrolink to Downtown, Clayton, the Delmar Loop, the Brentwood retail district, Washington University, St. Louis University, University of Missouri St. Louis, and the Airport.

The development will have 52 units, and currently 70% are sold. The building is situated next to the Park East Tower in a thriving neighborhood. Park East Lofts is a mixed-use development with street frontage retail space, with condominium units on the fourth through sixth levels. The building is designed in a "U" shape creating a private, fourth level amenity terrace with pool, outdoor spa, grilling and fire pit, and plenty of area for relaxing. The Park East Lofts feature 52 units. Available floor plans range from a studio home of 820 square ft. to one-bedroom homes of 900 square ft. to 1000 square ft.; and two-bedroom homes from 1,175 square ft. to 2,000 square ft. Prices range from $220,000 to $690,000. For more information, call 314-367-6500. For more information see: http://www.parkeastlofts.com/

The advantage of the Marquette Building

Our next featured stop is the Marquette Building. Located on the longest thoroughfare in St. Louis City, the fully restored Marquette Building at 300 N. Broadway is just blocks away from two bustling downtown MetroLink stops. A short walk from the main entrance will take you to either the Convention Center MetroLink station, or the 8th and Pine Station allowing you the freedom to travel around without the inconvenience and hassle of a car.

The Marquette features 82 1-2 bedroom condominiums and 36 premium rental apartments. The award winning interior designs emulate the styles of four prominent architects: Eames, Aalto, Mies, and Saarinen. All units feature luxurious furnishings while retaining much of the historic character of the building. Outside of the living area, the Marquette is home to a contemporary furniture store, a YMCA, a rooftop pool with fabulous views, and a rooftop garden complete with a dog park.

The location is ideal for those who enjoy urban settings and the liveliness of an urban community. Within five minutes walking distance you can browse boutiques for designer clothes, eye a new couch in various traditional and contemporary furniture stores, grab some dinner at one of downtown's prime restaurants, stroll to an art gallery, or just relax and take a walk around the Arch grounds. If you are feeling adventurous, within a few steps you can get lost in the architectural marvel that is the City Museum, or hit the town by experiencing some of the nightlife located within blocks either at the Landing or on rejuvenated Washington Avenue.

Don't forget you are in the heart of a sports town, and in close proximity to baseball, football, and hockey. All of these teams' stadiums can be reached by foot, but they are also just a stop or two away on the MetroLink. In addition to riding the metrolink, just outside the Marquette Building is a designated WeCar parking space. WeCar is a car sharing program that allows you to have access to a car when you may need to pick up friends, grab some groceries, or simply run errands outside the reach of the MetroLink. Remember living downtown gives you a great advantage when using the MetroLink, and the Marquette Building couldn't be in a better location. So, if the weather outside is bad, or you don't feel like walking or driving, you can dine, travel to work, and shop without having to worry about parking.

Condo prices start at $180,000 and range from 800- 3000 sq. ft. Rental units start at $650/ month to $2100 / month and range from 540 sq. ft to 1150 sq ft. Visit: http://www.marquettedetails.com/

A suburan retreat linked to MetroLink by a hiking/biking trail

Thinking of relocating along MetroLink? Here is a rental property linked to MetroLink. Park Forest Apartments is located just 1.5 miles from the Shrewsbury Metrolink Station just down River Des Peres. The River Des Peres Hiking/Bike Trail runs adjacent to the property.

It is a community situated on 25 beautifully landscaped acres. It offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, townhomes and tri-levels, oversized swimming pool, 24-7 fitness room, 2 laundry facilities on site, playground, clubhouse, free movie rental, professional management and maintenance staff and outstanding customer service.

For more information, visit www.parkforestapts.com.

The next stop on the Living near MetroLink Series is the heart of the Central West End with the Park East Tower. It is a quick walk to the Central West End MetroLink Station - making commuting a breeze if your office is in Downtown St. Louis or Clayton. Opus Northwest, developer of the Park East Tower, commenced construction of the $50 million mixed-use residential and retail project located at Euclid and Laclede.

Park East Tower consists of 89 residences ranging in price from $250,000 to $1 million plus with approximately 8,000 square feet of street level retail space. Amenities include 9 foot ceilings, walk-in closets, terraces for each unit, wood floors, 4 panel doors, and much more. A pool, fitness center and entertaining terrace are other amenities for residents.

For more information, visit www.parkeasttower.com.

The Cupples Station Loft Apartments - Living Near MetroLink

Looking for options to shorten your commute? Think about Living Near MetroLink. The advantages are numerous. HRI has invested $31.5 million into renovating one of the four remaining Cupple's buildings into the new Cupples Station Loft Apartments. The seven-story Cupples Station Loft Apartments, located at 1023 Spruce Street, features 127 "work force" and 4 market rate loft apartments ranging in size from 623 to 1425 sq. ft. There are 84 - 1 bedroom units and 47 - 2 bedroom units.

The building was designed by Eames and Young and built in 1900 as a part of the Cupples Station Warehouse Complex which was constructed between 1894 and 1917.The building was used as a warehouse until the early 1980's. Amongst the features of the new loft apartment complex are a fitness center, entertainment room with Plasma TV & wet bar, exposed brick, beams and duct work, large arched windows, 31 gated parking spots adjacent to the 117,877 sq. ft. building, and access to the 760 space Cupples Garage via landscaped walkway. Other projects that HRI has been involved in include the Renaissance Grand and Suites Hotel and Merchandise Mart Apartments. The building also features Mercury, a sports oriented bar and casual restaurant on the lower level.

Living Near MetroLink in the Chemical Building

Los Angeles-based Heisman Properties is well underway with restoration of the Chemical Building, located at 721 Olive Street. Plans call for converting the 17 floor, 177,000 square foot office building into a mixed use project that includes ground floor retail, two floors of office space, nine floors of market-rate apartments and luxury grade condos finishing off the top four floors. It is located adjacent to the 8th and Pine MetroLink station.

The $22 million rehab project, known as The Alexa, features exquisite terra cotta, red brick and cast iron façade coupled with beautiful marble and brass rail interiors. During the restoration process, many long-forgotten architectural treasures were uncovered such as two beautiful, colorful mosaics that are being cleaned and restored to their original brilliance. They are also removing the paint and refinishing an ornate, brass staircase. All original marble throughout the building is being cleaned and preserved. The Alexa will also include conveniences such as underground parking and Dooley's Restaurant. The building was designed by architect Henry Ives Cobb in 1896 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. For more information, visit www.heismanproperties.com.

The next stop on the Living Near MetroLink Series is the Bankers Lofts located at 901 Washington Ave. in Downtown St. Louis. This new residential development is a quick walk to either the Convention Center or 8th & Pine MetroLink Stations. The building designed by architects Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge dates back to 1892. It was originally commissioned by Edward Mallinckrodt for use as a dry-goods retail store and warehouse. Its original purpose was to service the rail corridor that ran down Washington Ave.

In 1940, the first floor was converted to a bank which was taken over by the Bank of St. Louis in 1951. In June 2003, Pyramid Construction acquired the historic structure for renovation and conversion into residential loft condominiums. The building should open in the Spring of this year.

The Bankers Lofts are for sale condominiums ranging from 1500 square feet to about 3500 square feet. There are still several units available. Amenities in the building include: restored turn of the century façade; indoor, heated parking included; elevator access to all floors (2); private residential entry & lobby; and common rooftop decks (2). Units have open loft-style floor plans with 11' ceilings, exposed timber construction, in-unit washer/dryer hookups, maple slab cabinetry with extended height, large islands, and many other amenities. For current availability and pricing, please contact our sales office at 314-446-2900 or visit www.bankerslofts.com.

St. Louis  latest mixed-use development, The Boulevard, offers residential, retail and commercial within walking distance of the future Richmond Heights MetroLink Station. Phase I of The Boulevard located on Brentwood Blvd. in Richmond Heights offers luxury apartments for lease. Condominiums will also be available in the future.

The 74 luxury apartments which will be located on the second floor or above include 10 foot ceilings with crown mouldings, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, ceramic tile, walk-in closets, security, wood floors in entry and kitchen, and expansive oversized windows. The rooftop also has a veranda with barbecue facilities and an entertainment area. Within walking distance to the new MetroLink Station, this development provides quick access to Clayton, Downtown St. Louis, Illinois or Shrewsbury  all without needing a car.

Other features of the mixed-use development include retail stores such as Crate and Barrel, Bombay, and restaurants including PF Chang s, local Kayak s Coffee and Maggiano s Little Italy. For more information, contact apartmentleasing@theboulevard.com or 721-8300.

Located in downtown St. Louis a block from the Eighth and Pine MetroLink Station at 206 North Ninth Street it is hard to live much closer to MetroLink than the soon-to-open Paul Brown Building. Opened in 1927, the Paul Brown Building originally served as a pre-eminent location for many attorneys, accountants, and other businesses. It also held numerous retail businesses, most notably many small jewelers and furriers, as well as several restaurants and stores.

However, with the decline of downtown in the 1970s and 80s, the building emptied out and weathered a clumsy renovation. After being vacant for much of the 1990s, Pyramid Construction bought the building in 2000 for renovation and conversion to loft apartments, interior parking, and retail space. Paric Corporation began construction on December 30th, 2003. In June 2005, a new chapter in the building's history will begin, when it becomes a vibrant residential community in the heart of Downtown St. Louis.

The redevelopment includes one and two bedroom apartments, a portion of which are rent subsidized. Features include a rooftop getaway, a wading pool and sundeck with chaise lounges, cafe tables, a gas barbeque grill, and flower planters - providing a "backyard" feel in the middle of the city. The building boasts great views of the Arch and the Old Courthouse. Other public rooms include the Four Seasons Room which overlooks the pool area and downtown skyline. Inside, the Club Room provides couches and chairs, a wide-screen television and kitchenette/bar. The Fitness Center offers a full range of cardio and weight-training equipment. The first floor boasts an Executive Business Center and Residents' Lounge. A variety of retailers will do business from their storefronts accessible from the outside of the building and from the ornate lobby.

LOFT RENTS

One Bedroom 588 - 1108 s.f. From $800/mo
Two Bedroom 873 - 1400 s.f. From $1200/mo
Two Story Lofts 877 - 1741 s.f. From $1445/mo
PARKING Garage parking from $ 120/mo (subject to availability).

For more information on the Paul Brown Building.

CMT continues its Living Near MetroLink Series in 2005 with rental space in the downtown St. Louis area, the Bell Lofts at 920 Olive. The Bell Lofts are located in the S.G. Adams/Bell Telephone Company Building which was built in 1891 and was a $6.2 million renovation project.

The Bell Lofts has loft-style apartments for lease. Apartments range from 742 square feet to 1265 square feet, and rental rates go from $785 a month for a one bedroom/one bath to $1495 a month for a 2 bedroom/2 bath corner apartment with a balcony. The building was redeveloped by Loftworks, LLC. The building is also home to City Grocers on the first floor. This two-level, 6100 square foot grocery store is the only one in downtown St. Louis.

For leasing information on the Bell Lofts, contact info@loftworks-stl.com or call 314.241.6700.

Over the last year the opportunities for living near MetroLink have taken on many different looks from suburban single family residential housing in Illinois, to condominiums in the Central West End and now to residential lofts which are springing up all over the downtown St. Louis area. The Louderman Lofts located at 317 N. 11th Street, a Loftworks project, have proven that residential lofts are in high demand. With construction almost complete, there is only 1 loft out of the 21 for sale remaining.

The building located at the southwest corner of 11th and Locust Street has retail on the first floor, office space on floors 2 through 5 and the residential starting on the 6th floor. The building is only a few quick blocks to the 8th and Pine MetroLink Station and is situated in an area saturated by MetroBus service. Some of the amenities include private residential entrance with camera and coded entry, a common roof deck, large individual storage assigned to each loft, and heated garage parking. Interior features of each loft include oversized energy efficient windows, new maple hardwood flooring throughout, large private balconies, high speed internet outlets, satellite TV outlets, GE profile series appliances in kitchen, and ceramic floors in baths to highlight a few.

"Urban living is about the overall function. As developers we emphasize on the facilities around urban living, we create retail space in our buildings to provide people available services such as a grocery store, a hardware store, hair salon, prepared foods and office space. All of our developments are located within blocks of the Metro station. Our residents are thrilled to be able to walk 2 blocks jump on Metro and go to the airport or venture to Forest Park, the Science Center and the list continues on and on. As Metro Link expands, Downtown St. Louis Residents have the luxuary of a Big City conserving on gasoline and Live Well by Living Urban," said Kelli Knopf, Loftworks LLC.

For more information on the Louderman Lofts or other residential loft properties available by Loftworks, contact Kelli Knopf at 314.241.6700 ext.17 or www.loftworks-stl.com.

The new Edison Condominiums in downtown St. Louis provide a prime location for all modes of public transportation. Located at 14th and Spruce, the former warehouse building, is adjacent to the Civic Center MetroLink Station and the new Metro Bus Transfer Facility. What s more, nearby will be the new Multi-Modal facility that will house Amtrak and Greyhound.

The condominiums sit atop a Sheraton City Center Hotel. All hotel amenities are available to condo residents on an a la carte basis. Prices range from the high $200-thousands to the low $400 thousands. Square footage ranges from 1500 to 2500.

The building opened in 1928 as a warehouse for J.C. Penney. It later was donated to the University of Missouri-St. Louis who leased it to the Edison Brothers Stores. In 1983, Edison Brothers stores commissioned New York muralist Richard Haas to design the trompe l-oeil mural that covers nearly three acres on 3 sides of the building. Developer Don Breckenridge rehabbed the building in 2001, creating 268 hotel rooms and three floors of condominiums. The project has won numerous awards for its commitment to urban living and a unique lifestyle, including CMT s 2002 Sandra Kling New Initiatives Award. For more information . . .

Perhaps the greater St. Louis neighborhood with the best MetroLink access is the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood on the western edge of St. Louis. Nestled, between Skinker Ave. on the west, DeBaliviere Ave. on the east, Delmar Boulevard to the North and Forest Park on the south, the neighborhood is served by both the Forest Park and Delmar MetroLink Stations. By 2006, a third station at Skinker and Forest Park Parkway, will be added as part of the cross county MetroLink extension, giving residents quick access to destinations in downtown, Clayton, Illinois and the airport.

Skinker DeBaliviere is a diverse, multicultural neighborhood with wide-ranging activities for residents of all ages. Youngest children enjoy the proximity of playground in the Greg Freeman Park at Four Corners; many other residents benefit from proximity to Forest Park and its cultural institutions. Young and old participate in outdoor concerts, the Wintermarket and an annual Breakfast Garden tour. The neighborhood offers a variety of housing options from new single family infill development, to state historic single families, to condos and multifamily affordable housing.

For instance at the Rosedale Square Apartments, one bedroom units average 795 square feet with rent from $475 to $600 per month. Two bedroom one bath units with 800 square feet range from $600 to $650 and 1,000 square foot units $650 to $725. There are 20 two bedroom units and 42 one bedrooms. Currently there are four one bedroom units available. Some units have washer/dryer and/or dishwasher in the unit.

Rosedale Square Apartments is in the 6100 block of Washington and about one block from the Delmar Station. The Kingsbury Apartments are located in the heart of the neighborhood and about a block south of the Delmar Station. These two bedroom two bath units with washer/dryer, dishwasher and gas fireplaces have character and competitive rates. For either of these properties contact Personalized Property Management at 781-0303. Most of the area is in the 63112 zip code. For sale housing can be viewed by going to www.realtor.com, then entering the zip code. In addition to being able to walk to MetroLink, residents also can easily walk to Forest Park or the burgeoning Delmar Loop retail and entertainment area. Many neighborhood children walk to school at St. Roch's and Washington university students find the neighborhood's location very convenient to campus and served by the Washington University Shuttle.

The just opened MetroLofts is a 213 one and two bedroom loft-style development, three minutes walking distance from the Central West End MetroLink Station. The development is at 4535/4545/4555 Forest Park Parkway at Euclid.

Apartments range from 1,340 to 2131 square feet. Units feature an open floor plan with nine-foot eight inch ceilings, fully carpeted bedrooms, ceiling fans in living room and all bedrooms and private balcony or patio.

MetroLofts are within walking distance not only of MetroLink, but also of BJC Medical Complex and dozens of restaurants, shops and bars in the Central West End. The developer is Conrad properties of St. Louis. A limited number of units are reserved for moderate incomes.

For more information, visit MetroLofts.

Sullivan Farms provides the opportunity for suburban living within minutes of downtown St. Louis by MetroLink.

This 150-homesite neighborhood located in Swansea, Illinois, represents surburban living opportunities within a short distance of downtown St. Louis by MetroLink. The development consists of 44 acres and features six models from the value-engineered Americana Collection.

The community is just seven minutes from St. Clair Square shopping center, and Sullivan Farms is about a 10 minute walk to the Memorial MetroLink stop. Although the walk currently is along the shoulder of Drake Road, sidewalks are in the process of being installed. The subdivision is a part of the Belleville School District.

Base plan prices start from $186s-$228s. Sullivan Farms is a Jones Company Development. Sales office hours are Mon. 12 to 5 p.m. and Tues.-Sun. 10 to 5 p.m. Office number is 618.257.2782 or visit Sullian Farms online.

Sitting in the heart of the Central West End, less than a five minute walk to a MetroLink Station, is a piece of St. Louis history, the Residences at Forest Park Hotel.

The circa 1923 Hotel was designed by Preston Bradshaw, the same architect as the Chase Hotel on Lindell and Kingshighway. The building operated as a hotel until the 1980 s when it closed. With the advent of historic tax credits, the building was renovated and reopened late last year with more than 100 apartments, ranging from studios to two bedrooms. The building has been restored to its previous elegance, the lobby area and club rooms revisit a grander time in the history of the Forest Park Hotel.

Within a few steps of Forest Park and the Central West End, The Residences at Forest Park Hotel combine modern convenience with a historically preserved icon of the past. Prices range from: $795-$954 per month for studios; $955-$1345 for one Bed/one Bath apartments; and $1375-$2080 for a 2 Bed/2 Bath.

Some of the many amenities include air conditioning, a patio or balcony, elevators, disability access, extra storage, an alarm system and a courtyard. Outside the hotel is all the advantages of the Central West End with restaurants, cleaners, shops, movies and all the 2004 activities of Forest Park itself within walking distance.

For more information, The Residences at Forest Park Hotel 4910 West Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 or forestpark@jesmith.com or 314-367-3300

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