Condominium 801 on the top floor of the Fountains Lofts at the northwest corner of 8 th Street and Broadway Blvd. is uniquely situated to drink in one of Kansas City’s most breathtaking and rare views – a panoramic picture of the Missouri River and its bridges, against the backdrop of the landscapes of the northland. Viewing the sunset from the living room or party-sized, 220 square foot balcony may be the best show in town. And, when night falls, the illuminated bridge sparkles its reflection on the water, and viewers are treated to marquee designs of the riverboat casinos.
These features characterize this unit and several others in this unique building according to Anne Marie Bennett, project manager for KCLoftCentral. KCLoftCentral is the sales and marketing hub for local preservationist developer Master Realty Properties Inc., MRP is the developer of Fountains Lofts, and several other historic properties in Downtown Kansas City, including the Atriums, Campbell Lofts, and Library Lofts.
Bennett said the view from unit 801 at Fountains was a major factor for its addition to MRP’s Elite Collection of select ‘top-shelf’ units favored by the sales team for outstanding features.
“The Elite Collection was created by the demand of many homebuyers who visit our sales center and immediately ask to see our very best available condominiums,” she explained. “This select segment of our portfolio represents our premium product priced up to the mid-$700’s. However, unit 801 in the Fountains is only listed at $475,000 in spite of the million dollar views.
MRP spent two years meticulously renovating the historic Fountains Lofts building from the outside in, replacing the roof and windows, pouring new concrete floors embedded with a thick membrane of sound-dampening material and finally building a new parking garage for the home owners. Workers remodeled the public foyer and added a modern fitness center with Precor® equipment, a custom-built Jacuzzi® and a large contemporary clubroom and kitchen facility for entertaining guests. “After the sun has set the HD theater on the lower level is a great place for catching the next best show in town with up to 16 of your friends”, says Bennett.
While all the units in the building are completely modernized, in unit 801, homebuyers will find two bedrooms and two full baths, a large walk-in customized closet and a laundry room all within 1,456 square feet.
In the kitchen area, beneath a large skylight, tropic brown granite countertops anchor the space and complement the all new stainless steel G.E. Profile® appliances. A gas stove is also standard to the delight of the aspiring chef. Unique to this unit are hand-built, traditional Victorian cabinets that tie in with the structural brick and timber.
Bennett added that the master bath features an absolute black granite countertop with double vanity, undermount Kohler sinks, rich cabinets and a large shower with Empire Grey tile surround and a European frameless glass door.
Aside from the breath taking views another highlight of the living area is a gas fireplace and historical steel I-beams that originally supported the building’s old freight elevator.
The unit is designated as a model unit and is available for tours by appointment or by visiting MRP’s KCLoftCentral sales gallery downtown at 127 W. Central Ave. For more information, please call 816-842-6544 or visit www.KCLoftCentral.com. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., when visitors are always welcome.
FAST FACTS
Unit 801 Fountains Lofts
Location: Fountains Lofts are located downtown at 8 th Street and Broadway Blvd., in the Historic Garment District, across from the Folger Coffee plant and within walking distance of the River Market, Library District and the Power & Light District.
Features: Spacious balcony, northwesterly views, stainless steel and granite kitchen with skylight, two bedrooms and two full baths
Price: $475,000 for 1,456 square foot unit with 220 square foot balcony
Contact: To arrange a tour, visit the KCLoftCentral sales gallery downtown at 127 W. Central Ave, or call 816-842-6544.
Web site: http://www.KCLoftCentral.com
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