The Blaisdell: 1915 Arts & Crafts Flagship

Three owners since her inception in 1915: The Flagship is a storied example of arts & crafts architecture stemming from the beginning of the Stickney era. 

She was constructed as a guest house in the early century for a local manor that has since been torn down, they commanded this sprawling craftsman era apartment with a cherished history of stewards: three owners in 103 years.

A stem-to-stern restoration concluded in 2018, which brought her millwork completely down to bare and back to stained finish with 4 coats of sprayed catalyzed lacquer.

Stewards do apply: Available for torch pass this September for upper unit owner occupants.

1300 fsf 3 bed / 1 bath / 2 car / fenced lot / private entry & deck

Rents are 2350 up and 2200 on main.

Her layout is purely unique in the apartment spectrum- three full bedrooms with the common areas centered in the floorplan, east facing sunroom is terrific home office in addition.

Lawn setup:  a private west facing deck overlooks the fenced yard that is shared with wonderful main floor tenants.   Full 2 car garage in tandem style walks east from the greenspace!

Deidre Webster of Design in Rare Form created the spec for this 2018 remodel:  

* Private enameled entry Shaker cabinet kitchen-green mosaic tile over classic granite with Paykel Dish-drawer & vented hood over west facing windows

* Her millwork was stripped and restored in matte waterborne finish coats, providing a striking burl that reflects the passions of from golden era of architecture.  

* Wallpapered Dining Hall with restored cocktail hutch & huge mid century globe

* Restored bath with ceramic tile and vintage mint pedestal sink, modern signature hardware fixtures and restored birch linen built-in

* Wood stove insert in living room centers this massive unit.

Seeking tenants with appreciation for architecture and design with love of outdoor spaces, plant life and Kingfield/Lyndale walkability.

Walking/biking distance to 5-watt coffee, Kyatchi, Revival, Grand Cafe, Victor's, lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun and all the uptown haunts.