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This could be the best, and most expensive, apartment in Worcester
Worcester's rental market is undergoing a renaissance similar to that of the rest of the city, especially downtown.
There's a mix of new development, such as 145 Front Street and the Canal District Lofts, and older, historic renovations, such as those in the Grid District, the Central Building, and the soon-to-commence renovations of the former Worcester County Courthouse and Chatham Street Lofts.
All the developments have their selling points, but there's one that stands out. In fact, a listing might read something like this:
One of a kind 3 BR, 2 bath loft unit in historic building. 2,450 square feet. Close to Union Station, downtown, Shrewsbury Street and Canal District. Rent a piece of history downtown for just $3,900 per month.
Such a unit is being proposed at the former Mission Chapel at 205 Summer Street.
The former Mission Chapel on Summer Street is being renovated into seven units of housing, including an amazing proposed unit in the chapel. (Pvmoutside, Wkimedia Commons)
Fresh Turf, an affiliate of the Traggorth Companies, the project developer at 205 Summer Street, is applying to the city for tax relief through the Housing Development Incentive Program.
As part of the application, Fresh Turf lays out its plans for the seven apartments it's planning for the church. In its application to the city, it says, "The residential component will include up to seven market rate units which would be comprised of four 1 bedroom units ranging in size from 540 – 625 square feet, and two 2 bedroom units at 990 square feet and 1300 square feet. The former chapel space is envisioned as an open concept, 2450 square foot apartment with a mezzanine sleeping loft."
The application continues, "We expect rents to range from $1,650 to $3,900 per month."
The application notes the developer would entertain commercial options for the chapel space, which would make it not eligible for Housing Development Incentive Program.
So let's see what this apartment would look like.
The main entry would face Summer Street. Once inside, about two-thirds of the former chapel would be open.
The kitchen and stairs to the second floor create a barrier behind which would be a bathroom and two bedrooms (with closets).
The second floor would overlook the first and have the third bedroom and second bath.
It figures to be an impressive apartment in size and history.
And it figures to come with an equally impressive price tag.
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