25 Grand St, APT 135, Norwalk, CT 06851

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. Your rent is your cost. There are no fees of any kind: new gym, no fee; parking for two cars, no fee; dogs allowed and dog run, no fee; community room, shared courtyard and work spaces, no fee. THE APARTMENT: The 16' high arched windows allow dappled sunlight in from the birch-filled interior 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 hardwood flooring throughout, carpeted stairway, and views into the garden. THE BUILDING: There are several common interior spaces for remote work, reading, exercise, and hanging out with neighbors (and their dogs). The exercise space was renovated and stocked with all new equipment last year. The laundry room has all-new washers and dryers that are app-enabled, letting you pay on your phone and alerting you when your clothes are ready. A large boardroom is available for meetings and a community room, with pool and ping-pong, cable TV and a full kitchen, can be used daily or reserved for parties. The central garden is very Zen and features a covered patio. There is a dog run on the side of the building. The apartment comes with two outdoor parking spaces. There is 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. You could ride a bike to either. 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. 1-year lease 1 month security deposit 725 sqft. 1 bedroom/1.5 baths Dogs OK (non-aggressive breeds only, limit 1, $250 deposit) Privately owned condominium