8 Grand Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Historic Manitou Barn Conversion: Quiet, Renovated, Walk to Trails & Downtown

This is not a standard apartment. The building was originally the carriage... barn
for the Nolan House next door at 2 Grand Avenue, built in 1890 for John Nolan,
who owned several Manitou saloons and a Cripple Creek mine. It has been carefully
converted into just four units, and this bright second-floor apartment is one of
them.

Wake up in the mountains and be in downtown Colorado Springs in ten minutes.
Tucked directly behind the Manitou Springs post office, with restaurants, coffee
shops, breweries, shops, and trailheads all a walk from your front door.

THE APARTMENT
One bedroom, one full bathroom, 600 square feet on the second floor. Fully
renovated with modern finishes while keeping the character of the original
building: solid quartz kitchen countertops with a tile backsplash, soft-close
cabinetry with solid wood dovetail drawers, aluminum open shelving, and stainless
steel appliances including a gas range with a center griddle burner,
refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Durable luxury vinyl plank flooring runs
throughout, and the full bathroom is finished in beautiful ceramic tile. Gas
forced-air heat keeps it warm through Manitou winters, and a window air
conditioning unit handles the few weeks you'll want it.

The apartment is spacious, bright, and airy, with windows on multiple sides that
bring in mountain light all day. We installed sound insulation in the shared
interior walls, so it is genuinely quiet, which is rare in a building of this
age and something you'll notice the moment you walk in. It has just been
professionally deep cleaned and is move-in spotless.

WALK AND BIKE OUT THE DOOR
Ruxton Avenue, the Incline, Barr Trail, and Garden of the Gods are minutes away.
Leave the car parked and get to dinner, coffee, or the trailhead on foot. Your
weekend starts at your front door.

SAFE, SECURE GEAR STORAGE
Free lower-level storage for bikes, snowboards, skis, kayaks, and gear: locked,
dry, and inside the building. No hauling a bike up a stairwell, no wondering
whether it's still there in the morning. It's why people who actually use the
mountains stay in this building.

OWNER OPERATED
Owned and managed by the owner, not a management company, not a call center, not
a leasing queue. When something needs attention, you call me and I handle it.
The previous resident lived in this apartment for five years and only moved out
to care for an elderly family member. That's typical here. Our tenants stay for
years, and I'll gladly provide as many current and former tenant references as
you'd like to speak with. Ask.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Gas, water, trash, and recycling, all paid by the owner
Full-sized shared washer and dryer in a new common laundry area steps from your
door, free to use
Free, secure lower-level gear storage
Convenient off-street parking
Your only monthly utility is separately metered electric, about $50/month

WHY MANITOU SPRINGS
A walkable mountain town at the base of Pikes Peak with mineral springs, a
historic downtown, live music, farmers markets, and immediate trail access, while
still a short commute to Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and the Air Force
Academy. Mountain living without giving up the city.

DETAILS
Unfurnished. Photos show furnishings of a previous resident. Take the 3D tour to
walk the entire unit before you visit.
Only four units. Smoke-free building.
One-year lease. Renters insurance required. No pets.
Tenant screening required. Apply online. Already have a portable tenant screening
report? We'll accept it, with no application fee.

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