8 Grand Ave Unit 3

About This Home

Historic Manitou Barn Conversion: Quiet, Renovated, Walk to Trails & Downtown This is not a standard apartment. The building was originally the carriage barn for the Nolan House next door at 2 Grand Avenue, built in 1890 for John Nolan, who owned several Manitou saloons and a Cripple Creek mine. It has been carefully converted into just four units, and this bright second-floor apartment is one of them. Wake up in the mountains and be in downtown Colorado Springs in ten minutes. Tucked directly behind the Manitou Springs post office, with restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, shops, and trailheads all a walk from your front door. THE APARTMENT One bedroom, one full bathroom, 600 square feet on the second floor. Fully renovated with modern finishes while keeping the character of the original building: solid quartz kitchen countertops with a tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry with solid wood dovetail drawers, aluminum open shelving, and stainless steel appliances including a gas range with a center griddle burner, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Durable luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout, and the full bathroom is finished in beautiful ceramic tile. Gas forced-air heat keeps it warm through Manitou winters, and a window air conditioning unit handles the few weeks you'll want it. The apartment is spacious, bright, and airy, with windows on multiple sides that bring in mountain light all day. We installed sound insulation in the shared interior walls, so it is genuinely quiet, which is rare in a building of this age and something you'll notice the moment you walk in. It has just been professionally deep cleaned and is move-in spotless. WALK AND BIKE OUT THE DOOR Ruxton Avenue, the Incline, Barr Trail, and Garden of the Gods are minutes away. Leave the car parked and get to dinner, coffee, or the trailhead on foot. Your weekend starts at your front door. SAFE, SECURE GEAR STORAGE Free lower-level storage for bikes, snowboards, skis, kayaks, and gear: locked, dry, and inside the building. No hauling a bike up a stairwell, no wondering whether it's still there in the morning. It's why people who actually use the mountains stay in this building. OWNER OPERATED Owned and managed by the owner, not a management company, not a call center, not a leasing queue. When something needs attention, you call me and I handle it. The previous resident lived in this apartment for five years and only moved out to care for an elderly family member. That's typical here. Our tenants stay for years, and I'll gladly provide as many current and former tenant references as you'd like to speak with. Ask. WHAT'S INCLUDED Gas, water, trash, and recycling, all paid by the owner Full-sized shared washer and dryer in a new common laundry area steps from your door, free to use Free, secure lower-level gear storage Convenient off-street parking Your only monthly utility is separately metered electric, about $50/month WHY MANITOU SPRINGS A walkable mountain town at the base of Pikes Peak with mineral springs, a historic downtown, live music, farmers markets, and immediate trail access, while still a short commute to Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and the Air Force Academy. Mountain living without giving up the city. DETAILS Unfurnished. Photos show furnishings of a previous resident. Take the 3D tour to walk the entire unit before you visit. Only four units. Smoke-free building. One-year lease. Renters insurance required. No pets. Tenant screening required. Apply online. Already have a portable tenant screening report? We'll accept it, with no application fee. Equal Housing Opportunity.