1417 Missouri Ave

Ideal living for young couple starting out or single professional that loves the convenience of city living and all the civic and cultural benefits that provides. Located in St. Louis' premier urban retreat historic neighborhood, Lafayette Square. This unique property faces Lafayette Park, a 30 acre Victorian Renaissance retreat with walking trails, duck pond, band stand and garden oasis. Eight restaurants, coffee shop, gift shop, art studios, salon, and dry cleaners, all within walking distance. Two grocery stores only 1/2 mile away. Located less than one mile from downtown, St. Louis University and also the Metrolink light rail system. There is easy access to key highways (44, 55, and 64/40). Ten minutes from Washington University. This historic property built in the 1890's and restored in the 1990's is a secluded town-home apartment. Entering from a private gated side yard, this unit has a second floor balcony. As you enter the home you find a living room and a galley kitchen with newer appliances on the main level. Up the stairs you find a master bedroom suite with private bathroom facing Lafayette Park and a second bedroom/office/walk-in closet with its own smaller private bath. Laundry and storage available in the basement. Plenty of on-street parking. NOTE: Photos are a bit out dated. Apartment will be repainted and new carpet installed by move-in date. With 2 year lease, you get to choose the paint colors. Plenty of on-street parking but secure garage parking or 1 car available for additional $85/mo. 1 or 2 year lease possible for this rare park view apartment. $500 security deposit due at lease agreement date. 1st and last month's rent due at move-in date. Tenant pays gas and electric utilities in their name. Landlord pays water, sewer and trash utilities.