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Rose City Rendezvous: Essex House Apartments in Portland

There's no two-ways about it, Portland is the hip place to be. From its world-class, 21st century light-rail and streetcar system, to all of its Eastside and Westside culinary treats, and independent shops, the City of Roses is a real lesson in urban living.

And smack down in the middle of it all is Essex House Apartments in downtown Portland, with sparkling city and waterfront views, a sleek and modern living experience that's less than five minutes by bike to the Pearl District, situated right between Waterfront Park and the South Park Blocks of PSU and the Portland Art Museum.

Walking around this place you come to realize that the newly renovated Essex is all about ease. There's an onsite recreation and fitness center and a whirlpool spa to help you relax and unwind at the end of a busy day. The lounge features a wine-bar and flat-screen TV for easy-going times with your neighbors and friends. Plus, in the summer you can grill up delicious barbecue feasts on the sun terrace.

Now what's in the area? First, grab a morning coffee around the corner at Starbucks, then head up to the South Park Blocks to catch the streetcar north to Powell's Books over on Burnside. Be prepared to spend hours there, Powell's is the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world.

Right around the corner on 12th and Couch is Whole Foods. Stop in for a treat and then head northwest to 21st either on foot or, once again, streetcar. Get off at 21st and Lovejoy and stroll south till you reach Cinema 21, an independent theater that'll feature anything from a Herzog retrospective to the newest film noir coming out of Tahiti. Out of the corner of your eye you spot a Trader Joe's. Stock up on some cheap organic fare, and then catch the streetcar back down to the Essex to get ready for evening adventure with your friends on the Eastside. Downtown Portland apartment living can't be beat.

Oh, by the way, did you notice that all these streetcar trips have been for free? Essex House is located near the KOIN Center and in the Fareless Square quarter of Portland, which means quick and easy streetcar transportation all throughout downtown for free. And it's not too far from Portland's MAX transit lines, that'll take you anywhere you want to go, even to the airport.

Smoke Free Facility

Dramatic, downtown city and waterfront vistas to view while lingering over a glass of wine

Large windows and 9 ft. high ceilings with extensive light exposure

Eco-friendly Marmoleum® bathroom flooring made from renewable materials like linseed oil, pine rosins, and wood flour from sustainable managed forests

Antibacterial, hypoallergenic materials repel dirt and dust so cleaning's a breeze, VOC-and solvent-free-which means it won't off-gas into your air

Berber carpet and imported Italian porcelain tile flooring

Air conditioning cools during those late July, August hot spells

Stackable GE® Energy Star® Eurotech large capacity washer/dryer with fast, energy-efficient wrinkle-reducing features

Quiet economical steel-textured GE® Energy Star® 18-cubic foot CleanSteelTM refrigerator with spill-proof shelves, easy-clean features

Self-cleaning quick-set GE® 30-inch free-standing electric range with microwave oven

Individually controlled heating in all residences

Custom wood cabinetry with stainless steel European style cabinet bar pulls*

Master bedroom suites with walk-in closets*

Extra storage space available*

Multiple phone line capability in every residence

All residences feature options for high-speed internet action

Controlled building access

Convenient, underground parking

Lounge with wine bar features flat-panel screen tv

Outdoor sun terrace with barbeque grill for summer gatherings

A personal "assistant" is available to make restaurant reservations, spa / salon reservations, obtain show and concert tickets, provide transportation services, dry cleaning, package delivery, floral and grocery orders and delivery, directions

Invigorating spa helps the world and work slip away

Fitness center with weight and cardio equipment, with spa, sauna, and TV to keep extra pounds away after enjoying the inspired local restaurant fare

On-line tools to pay rent, get real-time pricing for available units, purchase renters insurance, manage utilities, log service requests, or reserve a facility.

Easy access to MAX transit, Portland Streetcar, FlexCar and buses and I-405 and I-84 freeways

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Rose City Rendezvous: Essex House Apartments in Portland

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