::: Apartment for rent in Historic Downtown Holyoke! :::

Welcome to Holyoke, MA: The First Planned Industrial City in the United States!
Dwight St. Looking up toward High St. from the canals. City Hall's spire is to the left. Circa 1885. Image courtesy of Holyoke.org	Though many of the city's original industries, such as paper and silk thread, have moved on, its beauty and grandeur remain. Now moving into the 21st century, Holyoke is remaking its industrial and commerical economic base in technology and the arts. If you are interested in urban renewal, urban planning, period architectural restoration, historical preservation, or multi-cultural history, Holyoke is one of the most vibrant places in the Valley to be for these pursuits!
If you are here to check out the apartment for rent that you saw posted on a local area website, read on: This is the house I bought two years ago which is three blocks away from the heart of downtown Holyoke:
And this is Gramp's Restaurant across the street from the house, a true gem in downtown Holyoke, home of scrumptuous pierogies, and Donna (one of the owners) who is our neighborhood mom always looking out for us.
Details about The Apartments First Floor (available 10/2008) This unit features a full bathroom, giant bedroom with newly installed parquet floor, kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, gas stove, as well as a beautiful pressed-tin ceiling, and a spacious living room with glass-paned door. Living room floor has been refinished and restored; a stunning "bird's eye" maple. Little interesting old-house and antique features abound. New porch off apartment back door.l All electrical is modern and grounded and the water is safe to drink. cost: $550/month lease: year-long deposit: $275 security and last month required. utilities: not included (natural gas heat & hot water) busline: yes pets: no pets internet: cable available laundry: washer and dryer on premises storage available (at your own risk) in basement compost receptacle in yard Pictures: 1st Floor Living Room. Detail of living room floor. Kitchen looking in to the living room. Bathroom. Bedroom, showing one window. Second Floor (currently unavailable 9/2008) This two bedroom unit features a large split living room which could easily serve as a master bedroom. Lots of storage available in each room, gas stove, large pantry in the kitchen, and walk-out access to private enclosed porch. cost: $500/month lease: year-long deposit: neogotiable. last month required. heat: natural gas busline: yes pets: cat ok internet: cable available laundry: washer and dryer on premises storage available in basement compost receptacle in yard Pictures: 2nd Floor Kitchen looking toward pantry, bathroom, and two small rooms. Rear-most room. The most quiet and private room in the house. Includes closet. Middle room with closet. Kitchen with view of stove and some cabinets, looking in to master bedroom or living room (Cat not included, but yours is most welcome.) Half of master bedroom (or living room) The Neighborhood The neighborhood is close to the up-and-coming downtown which is in the process of major renovations, including the hot-spot Open Square, a beautiful old mill complex going through an extensive repurposing for offices, retail space (most notable being The Artisan's Cafe currently, live/work space and much more. Nearby the renovation of the Holyoke Health Center where Epstein Furniture once was has been completed. House is walking distance from the bus junction to Springfield, Northampton, and Chicopee two blocks away. Downtown bars, the historic canal district, Pulaski Park and River Promenade alongside the Connecticut River and Holyoke Dam are also just minutes away on foot. Close to many interesting historical sites and architecture. Contacting me If you are interested in setting up an appointment to view the apartment, please contact me at 51elm at chaolysti dot net with your name and a way to contact you.