Hello from the Lofts

by Heather Frederick

The Chestnut Street Lofts building at the corner of Chestnut St. and
Cumberland Ave. is the new kid in the neighborhood, and its residents are glad to be here.

The building includes thirty-seven residential units, each with its
own parking space, and two commercial units. As of presstime, only
two residential units and one commercial unit remain unsold.
Why has this building been such a success story?

First and foremost is its location. Not only is it within walking
distance of so much of what Portland has to offer, but being a part
of the unique neighborhood of Bayside is appealing. Portland is a
great city because people actually live in it rather than just work
in it, and the Chestnut Street Lofts condo owners are no exception.
We don't use our cars much!

Many of the Lofts’ residents work in Portland. Some of the residents use their condos as second homes but are very active in the Portland cultural scene.

The ages and occupations of the owners show how affordable
and appealing these condos are. Whether you’re a mechanic or an attorney or an artist, it's a wonderful place to call home.

The condos are "loft" style, and many are one big, open space. Several
artists live and work here, designing their space to accommodate their
lifestyles. The views are pretty incredible in any direction. Portland's investment in preserving its historic architecture, parks, and quality of life for its residents is a big plus for all of us who have invested in Bayside.

Walking through Bayside is always an interesting experience, and we
are glad to a part of the positive future of this neighborhood. We like the Bayside’s diversity and understand that the neighborhood will undergo many changes during the next decade. We appreciate that members of the
Bayside Neighborhood Association members are deeply involved in guiding its future and are committed to making sure that Bayside remains a great place to live.

It was good to meet many of our new neighbors at the December Open House that my husband, Linden, and I held at our new condo. I hope the Lofts tenants will make a positive impact on a terrific neighborhood. We're here for the long term.
(Heather Frederick is a photograph dealer and her husband a painter.
They live in Belfast part-time, where Linden has his studio. You
can see what they are up to by visiting: www.voxphotographs.com, or
www.lindenfrederick.com.)