225 Alameda Ave APT 3, Astoria, OR 97103

Available soon this nearly new executive apartment has had a total renovation including two dormers to make a penthouse above the main floor.This 4 plex is on the Registry of Nationally Historical Places. It is one of the first, if not the first, Finnish built home in the Astoria area. The earliest Astorians were fisher people and the Finn's came here to make their livings and help in the building of Astoria in the 1800s. We have painstakingly restored the outside of this home to its original glory - but inside - it is as contemporary and as elegant as you will find in any big city. This is a Penthouse Apartment that we think is the nicest unit you will find in Astoria. We left nothing behind as we built out this executive apartment including custom tiled kitchen with hardwood floor, one and half baths that have unique handcrafted tiles throughout, stainless steel appliances, modern flooring, imported granite counter tops in both the kitchen and baths and custom colors on the walls throughout. We have added contemporary lighting, slow closing doors and drawers in the kitchens, clear glass shower doors, 2 walk in closets, individual heating and air conditioning throughout. Private off street parking that stands alone, just for this apartment. And just look, you cannot beat these breathtaking views. On the practical side we have incorporated high efficiency gas heating systems and central air conditioning for each apartment. The entire building is fire rated and has a sprinkler system. We have designed and installed a camera security system for your added safety.Parking in Astoria is always at a premium as this town was built prior to cars being invented but these units each have a dedicated parking space. We have an area that would appropriate for you bicycles, BBQ, or kayak and other things you wouldn't want in your apartment. There are laundry facilities in the building. A large patio in the back and wonderful landscaping that has sitting areas for your enjoyment.We provide the garbage, recycling, sewer and water services for the building, which leaves you responsible for gas, electric and any cable services you may want. This apartment, #3, is without a doubt the Swanky Unit! It is a townhouse, two floors, so let's just start with the main. The ceilings are 9 feet which just makes it look spacious and airy. The kitchen has stainless appliances. The floor is hardwood walnut and the counters are a granite called Crema Marafil which is a cream gorgeous color with hairs of golds and browns. The back splash is done in in multicolored Raku 2x4" fired tiles. Raku is an ancient way of quickly firing and then glazing tiles to give them a three dimensional look. It is usually done over fire instead of with electricity. You will see that each tile is unique. They are expensive but worth every penny in their one of a kind look. There is an open concept style living room with a sun porch on the Northern end of the house. From here the views are without a doubt breathtaking. You are in the clouds (and sometimes you really are).There is a powder room on this floor for your convenience and for your guests. Inside this small space is a wall of nothing but 2x2 glass pillow topped tiles. A total of 820 just on this wall. The other walls are tiles too with a stripe of these wonderful squares of glass but nothing rivals this wall. It is quiet elegance in that you have to be all the way in the room to even see it. We have used heavy drapes through the downstairs for your privacy when needed.Upstairs is the master suite. The bathroom has the red Raku tile theme as well with the floor tiles being in a crossing stripe of concave and then convex tiles. There is a stripe in the shower and one down the wall as well. Everything about this unit is of one of a kind.In the hall between the bath and the bedroom there are 2 walk in closets. One is additionally fitted with shelving floor to ceiling with the other only handing room. They will hold quite a ward