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After a couple of years worth of planning and renovation, the historic Powell House is available for renting.
The Powell House was originally a Baptist church where famous Gold Rush singer Emma Nevada got her start singing as a child. It was later converted to a 10-room boutique hotel.
Owner Brad Croul purchased the three-story structure located at 203 South Pine Street, on the corner of Spring Street, from previous owner Andrea Kitay, who had started renovations to the building.
“Since moving here in 1996 I have always admired the Powell House... and its interesting history,” Croul wrote in an e-mail to The Union while out of town.
Two front doors on Pine Street and large braces under the third story balcony were the only original material left, Croul said. However, some damaged original stained glass windows were used to create similar windows.
“I would like to incorporate the original stained glass windows into the interior, on the main floor, if possible,” Croul said.
On the first floor there are three studio apartments available for rent, which are between 475 square feet to 496 square feet, and range from $800 to $875. Each unit has its a washer and dryer, as well as small kitchens with new appliances. No pets or smoking are permitted.
The third floor has two 860 square feet, one-bedroom luxury apartments, which Croul said are already rented to tenants. Both have granite and marble counters, bamboo floors, curved ceilings, central heat and air and washer and dryers.
“I wanted to bring the building up-to-date with all the modern conveniences and make it a safe, energy efficient structure,” Croul said of his first redevelopment project.
The second or main floor is completed as an unfinished open space that can be converted to commercial space, Croul said.
“I am interviewing prospective tenants and hope to attract a retail business that would help to revitalize Spring Street,” Croul said.
Interested renters can reach Collins Property Management at (530) 265-0625 and collinsprop@sbcglobal.net.
“Hopefully, local residents and visitors alike will find the ‘new' Powell House a visually appealing, possibly inspiring, addition to the Nevada City landscape,” Croul said. “It definitely looks better now than it has for quite some time.”
Christopher Rosacker, e-mail crosacker@theunion.com or call (530) 477-4236.
The Powell House was originally a Baptist church where famous Gold Rush singer Emma Nevada got her start singing as a child. It was later converted to a 10-room boutique hotel.
Owner Brad Croul purchased the three-story structure located at 203 South Pine Street, on the corner of Spring Street, from previous owner Andrea Kitay, who had started renovations to the building.
“Since moving here in 1996 I have always admired the Powell House... and its interesting history,” Croul wrote in an e-mail to The Union while out of town.
Two front doors on Pine Street and large braces under the third story balcony were the only original material left, Croul said. However, some damaged original stained glass windows were used to create similar windows.
“I would like to incorporate the original stained glass windows into the interior, on the main floor, if possible,” Croul said.
On the first floor there are three studio apartments available for rent, which are between 475 square feet to 496 square feet, and range from $800 to $875. Each unit has its a washer and dryer, as well as small kitchens with new appliances. No pets or smoking are permitted.
The third floor has two 860 square feet, one-bedroom luxury apartments, which Croul said are already rented to tenants. Both have granite and marble counters, bamboo floors, curved ceilings, central heat and air and washer and dryers.
“I wanted to bring the building up-to-date with all the modern conveniences and make it a safe, energy efficient structure,” Croul said of his first redevelopment project.
The second or main floor is completed as an unfinished open space that can be converted to commercial space, Croul said.
“I am interviewing prospective tenants and hope to attract a retail business that would help to revitalize Spring Street,” Croul said.
Interested renters can reach Collins Property Management at (530) 265-0625 and collinsprop@sbcglobal.net.
“Hopefully, local residents and visitors alike will find the ‘new' Powell House a visually appealing, possibly inspiring, addition to the Nevada City landscape,” Croul said. “It definitely looks better now than it has for quite some time.”
Christopher Rosacker, e-mail crosacker@theunion.com or call (530) 477-4236.
