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Downtown Riverside Flat w/ offstreet Parking, Garden & Trails

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Rates from CAD $3500 | Monthly

Apartment or Condo | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From April 1, 2024 until May 1, 2026

Description

Remodeled Midcentury Modern ground level apartment for lease downtown. Backing on to the Rennies River, across the river from the walking trail and Fieldian Grounds. Very quiet street. Newly renovated tennis club on the corner. Minutes walk to supermarket, Quidi Vidi Lake, Bannerman Park (skating loop and summer swimming ), Signal Hill and the Narrows. Wheelchair friendly with limitations i.e. sunken living room Prefer no pets. Well behaved dog considered. 2 bedrooms with office/yoga room. 1 bedroom with Queen size bed; 2nd bedroom with double bed; office/yoga room furnished with large or small desk or other as desired. 2 bathrooms with infloor heat. Wall hung toilets. Walk or wheel-in shower. Bosch clothes washer and condensing dryer. Open kitchen/dining/living area. Deck overlooking garden and river. Mini-split heat pump (A/C or heat). Energy efficient wood stove fireplace insert. Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV). Off-street parking for 2 cars. Landscaped organic garden is shared with landlord. Includes mature trees, dedicated space for tenants kitchen garden and native plantings. Flooded by natural light this flat strikes a balance between warm and cool materials: stone window ledges, birch plywood build-ins, floors of marble, cork, tile, original terrazzo, and hardwood. Custom maple kitchen with stainless steel counter tops. Interior design informed by Universal Design principles (e.g. higher electrical outlets, lower wall switches, wheel or walk in shower). Envelope renovation using Passive House methods (super insulation and air sealing). Furnishings inspired by the simple calm and functionality of Mid century and Scandinavian modern design includes chairs by Herman Miller and Knoll. Walkers paradise. Birders delight. Yet, on cusp of downtown. No smoking. Prefer no pets but well behaved dogs considered. Apartment completely furnished. Some flexibility with furnishings e.g. size of desk, extra bed instead of office. Towels, linens, kitchen tools. Biweekly cleaning (4 hours biweekly) is included in the rent and arranged by the landlord. Seasoned firewood is the responsibility of the tenant. Snow clearing is the responsibility of the tenant unless otherwise negotiated. Lawn mowing is the responsibility of the landlord. Rent quoted is POU. However, an all inclusive rent can be negotiated that would include power bill (electric heat, light, A/C). In that event there would be a kW cap. kW consumption exceeding the cap would be the responsibility of tenant. Furnishing may differ from current photos. Damage deposit and references required.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,500 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
Apartment or Condo

Availability

From April 1, 2024 until May 1, 2026

Minimum Stay

6 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: 12 months preferred

Location

Apartment or Condo in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Closest University

Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUN)

Nearby Universities
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (MUN) | College of the North Atlantic
Neighborhood

Rennie's River / Quidi Vidi Lake

Nearby Cities

Corner Brook | Halifax

Comments: downtown, east end, central, Rennie's River, Dominion supermarket, Quidi Vidi Lake, Bannerman Park

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from CAD $3500 Monthly

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is included

Comments: Prefer no pets but open to well behaved owner and dog combination.

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Features

Interior

Furnished

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Mostly accessible by wheelchair; off-street parking for 2 cars; Internet is the responsibility of the tenant; a TV screen is provided

Reviews

2
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