216 Brown St UNIT 1, Tom Bean, TX 75489

This spectacular 750 sq. ft. E. Side apartment is a 5-min walk to Brown, RISD, 10-mins to downtown and the train station. Occupying the entire top floor of a Victorian home, the private entrance apartment melds old and new into a beautiful living environment. Fully furnished, utilities included, and off-street parking. Five skylights light up hardwood floors, exposed brick, unique architectural features, a great room, sunny bedroom, modern kitchen and bath. A futon couch can sleep two additional guests. A beautiful park with a public running track and tennis courts is across the street. Sorry, but no pets. More Details This large sunny, apartment on the top floor of a three-story Queen Anne Victorian is private, comfortable, and filled with natural light. It is conveniently located in a safe historic, tree-lined residential neighborhood, and directly across the street from a large park. This plaque home is recognized in the Registry of Historic Properties. It is a perfect apartment for a professional who values space, quiet and a lovely area. The spacious and cheerful living room has ample space for relaxing with company, lounging or working. Couches and chairs and a 48" streaming tv provide a comfortable backdrop for relaxing or working. Two nooks provide nice spaces for reading or catching up with emails. There is a desk large enough to really spread out, filing cabinets and a comfortable, adjustable leather office chair. An ergonomic keyboard and mouse, and a laser printer enable you to keep up with your professional life in comfort. The bedroom, entered through large french doors, has a queen-sized bed, skylights, a Roku streaming tv, and a large walk-in closet. The mattress and all cotton linens are new and comfortable. Down pillows and down comforters are provided. Regular blankets and pillows are also available for those who prefer them. A futon couch in the living room opens to sleep two additional guests. The modern, fully equipped kitchen includes a full-sized oven and induction cooktop, a refrigerator and freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a coffee-maker and a toaster. The kitchen is fully outfitted with all the basics you will need to prepare either a quick snack or a gourmet meal. There are all manner of cookware and dishes, a table and chairs, ample counter space, and plenty of cupboards stocked with all basic condiments. We will have coffee, tea, cream sugar, and other basics waiting for you upon your arrival. The newly renovated but small bathroom has a tiled walk-in shower with very good water pressure. The apartment is filled with wonderful natural light. Windows and skylights open to the treetops and breezes, and an electric fireplace provides a toasty feel on cooler nights. The unit has two air conditioners that keep it cool during the warmer months. An ironing board and iron, a fan, toiletries, and a hair dryer are also provided. You have a completely private entrance, and free off-street parking. The apartment is right in the middle of everything: within a 5-minute walk through this rich, historical and architecturally diverse neighborhood are the Brown and RISD campuses, Benefit Street, Thayer and Hope Streets with their myriad coffee shops, restaurants and local businesses, Whole Foods, Staples, CVS, the post office and banks. You can easily walk downtown (10 minutes) to Waterfire, the theatre district, and the train station. India Point Park and the bike path that winds along the water all the way to Bristol is close by, as are seasonal ferries to Newport and Block Island. Please note there are two security cameras on the property; one facing the front door, and one facing the back door. Enjoy the lovely neighborhood! Owner pays for heat, electricity, water and sewer. This is available for a full year, but the owner will consider shorter lease periods.