FEATURED PROPERTY - 901 Fernie Penthouse Suites

By ANGELA TREHARND

The talk of the town, the 901 Fernie development is a beautifully restored schoolhouse converted into 44 luxury loft style residences in the heart of downtown Fernie.

The stunning Schoolhouse building, circa 1908, combines turn of the century grandeur with a fresh modern feel, and is home to The Penthouses, Fernie’s most desirable addresses.

Featuring stunning panoramic views of the mountains and bathed in glorious natural light, the six residences cover from 1,554 to 1,782 square feet of living space.

Some of the original Schoolhouse features have been incorporated into the newly constructed 3rd story Penthouses, giving them the feel of a loft, from the high ceilings to the original parapet roof perimeter bordering the spacious outdoor patios. All interiors are tastefully decorated featuring thick granite, solid wood doors and trim, complemented by a cozy and very modern chocolate and cream colour theme.

Opening into a spacious living room including a modern fireplace finished with a large mantle constructed of salvaged fir beams from the original schoolhouse, the apartments are flooded with light from the enormous windows, showcasing views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The living room leads into an open-plan modern kitchen, featuring up to date appliances and natural building materials. Large granite counters are the focus point in the kitchens, complemented by solid maple cabinets with blumotion hardware, ceramic backsplashes, pot fillers above gas ranges and GE Monogram appliances. Laundry rooms feature LG steam wash and dryer combo.

The spacious bathroom features a deep cast iron tub, custom tile shower with a thick frameless glass door, a Grohe adjustable shower system with a second “rain” shower head, a natural granite vanity, and semi-recessed basins.

The Penthouses allow for outdoor living even in the midst of Fernie’s cold winters, with significant patio areas heated with a slab heating system under the concrete, to melt away the legendary Fernie powder.

Two elevators service the six penthouses, providing easy access to the Schoolhouse’s other facilites, including heated underground parking, a well appointed fitness area, sauna and hot tub. Spa 901 is also accessed by the elevators, featuring a large outdoor mineral pool, separate ladies and men’s fireplace lounges and five treatment rooms including a duet room.

A professionally landscaped courtyard with the original granite “Public School” sign restored at the base of the Schoolhouse bell tower provides

A very private haven in the heart of beautiful and historic Fernie, the 901 Fernie residences combine all the luxuries associated with high-end city living, with the beauty and serenity of the British Columbia countryside. Only a ten minute drive from the Fernie ski resort, residents are able to enjoy all the thrills a world-class ski resort has to offer, from skiing in an annual average of 29 feet of powder, to mountain biking, golfing and fishing during Fernie’s glorious warm summers. On the doorstep, downtown Fernie offers excellent restaurants, bars and shops.

For information on the Penthouse Suites at 901 Fernie, please contact Nancy J. McNay 1-877-423-8882 or Sandra Goode 1-877-423-8972 or Grace Lewis, Team Member 1-888-423-8744 with ReMax Elk Valley Realty, Fernie’s #1 Team.

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