New Firehouse APT In DowntownTC

Firehouse One was the first Fire Station to operate in the city way back in 1891. This cozy ground level flat at Firehouse One was built in 2022. It has one bedroom and one bathroom. It can accommodate up to 4 guests with 1 free parking spot and fiber internet. This new flat in Firehouse One embraces the history and architecture of the building with its large windows, 10’ ceilings and exposed brick while introducing clean and modern furnishings and finishes for a comfortable atmosphere. The space This charming ground level flat in the Firehouse One Building embraces the original architecture of the building. It has 10 foot tall ceilings, expansive brick walls, and large arched windows. It is accessed from a private exterior entrance along the alley between Front St. and State St. This flat has one bedroom and one bathroom and it comfortably sleeps 4 adults between 2 beds. The brand new bathroom has a beautiful subway tiled shower. The bedroom is especially large. It has a king sized bed with a modern live edge headboard and plenty of room for storage between the large walk-in closet, a dresser, and two nightstands. The bedroom is located along a thick brick wall where it is well insulated from outside noise. A queen sleeper sofa offers the option for a second sleeping area in the living room. We offer our guests the convenience of high speed fiber internet and Youtube TV in the living rooms on our brand new big screen TVs. We also have new ROKU TV's in all of the bedrooms which can be watched using your favorite streaming services/subscriptions. All of the windows are equipped with blackout blinds for privacy, insulation, and better sleep. The blinds in the living room are top-down bottom up. That means that in addition to being able to raise the blinds, you can also lower them. Pulling from the top down provides for a greater sense of privacy from the ground level while also letting in some natural light from above. This flat has a brand new stylish kitchen that is stocked with all the cooking basics. It is equipped with new wood cabinets, generously sized modern stainless steel appliances, and gorgeous quartz countertops. The eat-in kitchen island provides counter space for entertaining or food prep and it also functions as a dining area, with ample seating for 4 adults. This building truly has the best of both worlds, old and new. While it has all of the character and charm of an old historic brick building, it also has the safety and convenience of a new build. The building has been updated with a new fire suppression and alarm systems, new fire separations, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, lighting and fixtures, windows and doors, drywall, paint, flooring and insulation. The new forced air heating and cooling systems in the building operate from a NEST thermostat. We also have a new stackable ventless electric washer and dryer in the unit. The clean and modern furnishings and decor from our friends at HomeWorks Interiors complete the look and feel and they make for a really comfortable space to come back home to while you are on vacation. Overnight parking for one vehicle is included in every rental. Extra spaces may be available upon request for an additional fee. The overnight parking is conveniently located directly across from the Firehouse One Building in a private parking lot along Cass St. Additional parking can also be found at one of the two public parking decks nearby. Guest access Access to this unit is from a private exterior entrance along the alley between Front St. and State St. The steel entry door has a secure keypad lock with a deadbolt and we share the entry code with our guests prior to checkin. This flat, Unit E, is one of 6 flats in the Historic Firehouse One Building on Cass St which are exclusively used as short term rental apartments. There are no other commercial uses in this building. This unit (Unit E) is one of four ground level units in the building. The building has frontage on both Cass St. as well as the alley between Front St. and State St. This flat is one of three ground floor units that have alley frontage. Two of the other ground level units have frontage on Cass St. There are also two larger units on the second level of the building which are above the other 4. Guests of Unit E only have access to Unit E, the private alley entrance to unit E, the private parking space provided with Unit E, and the dumpsters for trash and recycling at the back of the building along the alley . Because of its private entrance, there is no reason for guests of this unit to access any other parts of the building. While this may not be a completely barrier free entrance due to the small curb on the sidewalk or the door size to some of the spaces, this is a one story ground level unit with 36 in wide front entry doors and flat thresholds between spaces. If you have any special needs for access, please don't hesitate to reach out for specifics so we can try to accommodate your needs. Other things to note This building is located in an urban location. There is hustle and bustle in Downtown TC, especially in the summer months. If you are very sensitive to sound or privacy or are looking for a super quiet retreat, this space may not be the best option for you. That doesn't mean that this is a generally noisy space. The overwhelming majority of our guests absolutely love the space and the location, and they don't usually have any issues with noise. Every now and then we have guests who are extra sensitive to noise or who have an issue with it. For some, it is sufficient that we provide white noise machines fans in every unit. For others, ear plugs may help them sleep better. The building is well insulated. The exterior brick walls are over a foot thick and the windows are double paned. During our renovation, we actually went through great lengths to build a quieter space. We installed double ceilings and double walls between each and every unit. We have double the studs and double the thickness of normal walls and ceilings, double the drywall, and double the thickness of sound insulation installed vs what was recommended during our renovation. That takes care of most of the noise between units. Even still, the brick walls can carry some sound between floors on a 130 year old building. The excess insulation helps a lot but this won't completely eliminate sound between upstairs and downstairs units. If someone is obnoxiously loud or running around and shouting in the unit above you, you may hear it. For this reason, we do ask that all of our guests are extra respectful of each other's need for quiet time in the building after 10pm. We also ask that if they don't respect your or our policy, that you please let us know while it is happening. If you give us a chance to handle it, we promise you we won't let you down. If you wait until after checkout to mention any issue, we won't have the opportunity to resolve a situation for you while it is well within our power to do so. It definitely helps that the bedroom in this unit is located along a shared brick wall in such a way that you are protected from outside noise while you sleep. The sofa bed, however, is in the main living space, which is along the ally. There can be some street noise from pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the alley at times, including from delivery trucks and trash pickup. As a result, this bed isn't as good for the light sleepers out there. As far as privacy goes, we have installed top down bottom up blackout blinds in every unit. These things are awesome if you know how to use them properly. To realize their benefit, you have to pull them down from the top. When you do this, you maintain a level of privacy on the ground level while also letting in natural light from above. This flat is ideal for people who want a safe, comfortable, well appointed rental with lots of charm and character in a super accessible location to walk everywhere downtown. If you want a scenic view of the outdoors, this space may not be the best option, unless of course you are willing to walk a short distance to get it. If you need a lot of natural light, just pull the blinds down from the top to maintain street level privacy and you will be amazed by how much this helps.