Metropolis: Apartment-to-condo conversions
Incorporating old world charm with modern features

By Brian Spellecy

Tucked between Forest Park and the elegant mansions of the Central West End, Metropolis DeBaliviere Place offers a sophisticated, yet affordable, option for anyone looking to experience the excitement of urban living. Located in the DeBaliviere Place neighborhood, these freshly renovated condominiums combine all the modern amenities that today's discriminating buyers have come to expect with the beauty and charm of St. Louis' classic 1904 World's Fair-era architecture.

Metropolis currently has more than 100 condos available for sale in ten different buildings, each with its own unique floor plans and historic characteristics. While priced from only $129,900 to $269,000, these units include such high-end standard features as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood floors and private washers and dryers. Off-street parking is included with every unit, and some units also include sunrooms, private decks or balconies. Residents can also take advantage of the community's tennis courts and two pools. Partial tax abatement on some units makes for an even greater value.

Metropolis is ideally situated, offering its residents unparalleled convenience. Its central location, just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Clayton and several major employment centers, including the BJC medical complex and Saint Louis and Washington Universities, makes commuting a breeze. Besides enjoying easy highway access, the neighborhood is also served by the Forest Park MetroLink station, Metro bus lines and the Washington University shuttle for those who wish to avoid the hassles of driving.

In addition to being just a short walk or drive from the exciting dining and nightlife of the burgeoning Delmar Loop and the fashionable Central West End, the DeBaliviere Place neighborhood boasts a number of great establishments of its own. Metropolis residents can walk to the recently-expanded Atlas Restaurant on tree-lined Pershing Avenue, relax with a cup of coffee at Café Mense or enjoy a drink at Spyglass on the Park. Neighborhood amenities also include a fitness center, dry cleaners, coffee shop, home furnishings store and more.

Metropolis' award-winning developer, Mills Properties, Inc., has developed, owned and managed many of the St. Louis area's finest residential properties over the last 25 years. Its subsidiary, Pantheon Corporation, is the builder for this development and has extensive experience in renovating historic multi-family buildings. Their attention to detail is apparent in every unit.

To experience Metropolis DeBaliviere Place for yourself, please visit their 3,000 square foot showroom, located at 5501 Pershing Ave. The showroom is open daily from 12 to 4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Joanne Quick or Johanna Dueren with Dielmann-Sotheby’s International Realty at (314) 367-7755.