2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car parking
Sold May 18, 2021
The Crown Loft Condos at 4242 Laclede Ave were renovated in 2000. This building is actually a no-step building by entering from the secured parking lot or from the back door which has a ramp.
| Unit 105 is a two bedroom unit on the first floor. It is north facing and directly across the street is Scarlett’s Wine Bar and Northwest Coffee. It’s a first floor view of the streetscape of Central West End living and both are favorites of a lot of the people who live in the Crown Lofts. |
The public space in Unit 105 is open. The ceilings soar to 14′. There are three double wide windows (they open) which are 10 feet by 44″ and let in a lot of soft northern light. All the windows have new shades. The floors are maple and original to the building. The unit has been freshly painted. There is (or will be soon) new carpet in the bedrooms.
In addition to the open loft space, there is a bedroom/den and full bath on the first floor. The kitchen has espresso cabinets and stainless appliances. There is a stacked washer/dryer for your convenience. Upstairs is another room that is flexible as either a den or bedroom.
The Crown Loft Condominiums have an elevator and easy access for bringing in groceries and storing bikes. There is a community courtyard with 2 gas grills and a charcoal grill. There is also a pool. Unit 105 has 2 assigned parking spaces, 1 covered and 1 uncovered. There is a secure front lobby with the mailboxes and an area for package delivery.
Location
In addition to the comforts of 4242 Laclede Ave, the location is what is a true drawing card for the quality of life here. The Central West End is eclectic, cosmopolitan and “bohemian-chic”. It is pedestrian friendly and continues to be a favorite neighborhood for dining, entertainment and shopping. (For more information about the Central West End.) Central West End is the 13th most walkable neighborhood in St. Louis with a neighborhood Walk Score of 77. The property at 4242 Laclede is on the south side of the CWE and very close to Barnes Hospital but the walk score is a bit higher for errands.
The Metrolink is .3 miles from the townhouse so taking in a Cardinal game can be decided on the spur of the moment. The Gateway Arch and the arch grounds are another St Louis attraction for the whole family easily accessible from the Central West End.
The Cortex Innovation Center, a vibrant 200-acre innovation hub and technology district, is within 1 block. Ikea is a short walk to the east.
Due to the architectural styles in the Central West End, walking is a pleasure for sure. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is about 4 blocks from 4242 Laclede Avenue and is listed on TripAdvisor as the #2 attraction in St Louis.
Immediately outside the front door of 4242 Laclede Ave is Northwest Coffee shop and Scarlett’s Wine Bar. Both have their pluses but I have spent some wonderful afternoons at Scarlett’s solving world problems. Their truffle popcorn is great. About one block to the east are several restaurants like The Scottish Arms, Retreat Gastropub and Juniper. It is an easy walk to Whole Food, BJC, St Louis University, Washington University and Euclid Avenue.
Schools
There is not a shortage of high quality schools in the CWE. The Metro Academic and Classical High School, a St Louis Public School Magnet School, is located at 4015 Mcpherson Ave on the eastern edge of the CWE. Metro ranked number 1 in the state of Missouri in 2013. Also located in the CWE is the new St Louis the King Elementary School. This school includes grads kindergarten through grade 8 and is open to any child. It is located on the campus of the Basilica. Click here for a list of more schools located in the Central West End.
New City School is located at 5209 Waterman. It includes children from age three through 6th grade. Crossroads College Preparatory School at 500 DeBaliviere accommodates grades 7th through 12. St Louis University High School, a Jesuit high school for boys was founded in 1818. It educates young men from 9th through 12th grades. It is located at 4970 Oakland Avenue (Go Billikens!). A recent addition to Central West End education possibilites is Guidepost Montessori which is located on Laclede between Sarah and Boyle. Can’t get much more convenient that this.
Parents and students in SLPS have options. There are 27 magnet schools within the district . They are also tuition free with a couple key differences:
- Magnet schools don’t have boundaries, and can attract students from any neighborhood in the city (hence the name). This generally results in a more diverse mix of social, economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
- Each magnet offers something different than a traditional public school, be it emphasis on certain subjects, a particular educational approach, or theme.
- Some magnets require students to meet certain academic, skill, behavior and/or attendance requirements.
- Advanced application is required and because of their popularity, spots are allocated by lottery.
There are 36 charter schools in St Louis which are also tuition-free schools but not a part of the SLPS. To learn more about charter schools go to: Charter School 101: The Basics.
To determine which St Louis Public School is close to your home, call 314-633-5200. For a more complete list of schools in the Central West End, click here.
For additional information about this condo, click here.
