221 E College St , No. 1208

Description

Step into a private world of sophisticated design and modern elegance with this luxury 12th-floor corner penthouse in Plaza Towers. This architecturally designed residence features two stories of stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, showcasing spectacular panoramic vistas and inviting in the beauty of nature as a central feature of the interior décor. The southern exposure and unobstructed views offer warming sunlight in cooler months and star filled skies. Polished concrete floors throughout accentuate the blurring of boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, leaving one suspended in serene, sunlit tranquility. The main living area epitomizes open-concept design with a sense of grandeur, enhanced by the impressive volume created by two stories of windows. Kitchen, living room, and dining areas flow naturally in the central living space. The kitchen is designed for ease of use and integration into the architectural concept, equipped with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a spacious island complete with a wine fridge. Sleek quartz, stainless steel surfaces, and a unitary glass backsplash enhance the modern aesthetic. A natural spot for more formal dining lies adjacent, anchored by a contemporary gas fireplace with a handsome limestone mantle, discrete white cabinets below for additional storage. Just off the main living area is a luxurious guest bath complete with large tiled steam shower with natural pebble floor, bench, and dual shower heads. Across from the guest bath is a second bedroom with a walk-in closet, also usable as a home office thanks to a built-in desk. Impressive outdoor living spaces consist of a balcony and private terrace, accessible through doors in both the main living area and second bedroom. These exclusive spaces are perfect for quiet, outdoor living and gardening as well as formal events. Looking to the east you can observe the rising sun. The west facing exposure of the terrace is perfect for relaxing at the end of the day watching stunning sunsets, light sparkling off the Iowa River, and the coming and going of aircraft, like miniatures, at the Iowa City airport. Rising above the main living area, the contemporary staircase leads to a lofted sanctuary. A mezzanine with elegant built-in bookshelves, cabinets, and workspace leads to the primary suite, where a second gas fireplace, a generous walk-in closet, and a sublime en-suite bath await. In this elevated haven, one feels closer to the clouds, the expansive windows drawing the sky inward. From here, the twinkling city lights and gentle sweep of distant hills unfold. The en-suite primary bath is a spa-inspired retreat. The Kohler spa tub features the Tea-for-Two Spa Package with chromatherapy lights, heater, effervescent bubbles via air bath, and hydromassage jets. A spacious shower with a pebble-tile floor, bench, and dual shower heads, and an expansive dual vanity complete the space. All this is enclosed within a unique glass partition with dynamic glass that, with the flip of a switch, turns opaque, offering instant privacy. This condo features hardwired motorized blinds in the main living area, upper-tier windows, and primary suite. Additional appointments include two gas fireplaces, Lutron lighting system, a built-in hardwired stereo system with two outdoor speakers, a new (2024) Mr. Steam Generator—complete with an Air Butler package for remote access via app—for the steam shower, four movable storage closets, use of a storage room for 12th-floor residents, custom built-ins, designer plumbing fixtures, and dual shower heads in both baths. The listing price includes two ideally located parking spaces in the underground garage accessed by secure building elevators.Residents of Plaza Towers enjoy amenities like Bread Garden Market, hotelVetro, theGYM. The next owners of No. 1208 are a short elevator ride from the Iowa City Public Library, Englert Theatre, award-winning restaurants, and Prairie Lights bookstore.