studio apartment - 840 Fort Street, Victoria - unit 608

Property description

Salient has re-imagined 840 Fort Street, into a 6-storey, mixed-use building with ground level retail and 60 purpose built rental homes.It has been transformed from its 1909 Edwardian origins with all new construction behind the historic façade. For 35-years this building was home to Sawyer Sewing Centres, a landmark family business that provided the building with its title the Sawyer Block and is still in operation today on Douglas Street.Vacant since 2005, the Sawyer Block has been revitalized and the handsome façade restored. From its historic base, a new rental building has been constructed with ground floor, neighbourhood retail space and 60-new urban studios and junior 1-bedroom homes.With a minimum ceiling height of 9 feet and up to 12 feet, these homes will live and breathe larger than their footprint. Sawyer Block has been thoughtfully conceived for compact living. Amenities: In-suite Laundry, Solid surface floors and counter tops, Stainless Appliances, Window blinds, BBQ and Roof Deck, Bicycle Storage, Tenant Lounge.