25 Grand St APT 219, Norwalk, CT 06851

If you don't want to live in a white box with views of a highway or a '70's walkup with sounds of the street, this Clocktower Close apartment is the place for you. THE APARTMENT: The 16' high arched windows allow dappled sunlight in from the birch-filled interior garden. The exposed brick wall, raw cedar ceilings and farmhouse accents make the open spaces feel cozy and close. Three levels - living area, kitchen and bedroom - make this a unique and functional space to come home to (or work from home in!). Storage space is ample, with two closets in the bedroom, a coat closet, a generous space under the stairs and extra open shelving in the kitchen. The bedroom is large with wall-to-wall carpet and views into the garden. THE BUILDING: There are several common interior spaces for reading, exercise and hanging out with neighbors (and their dogs). A large boardroom is available for meetings. The laundry room is convenient and pristine (as is the whole building). 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 common storage area for bikes or other oversized items in the building basement, plus 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. 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. - Privately owned condominium - 1-year lease - 1-month security deposit - The tenant is responsible for electric, cable, and internet. Must agree to credit and background check - Dogs OK (non-aggressive breeds only, limit 1, $250 deposit each); no cats or llamas - Renters insurance required