NORFOLK — Situated on the edge of the Freemason District is a unique third-floor penthouse condo that occupies the top of a building that was converted from business to what is now a mixed-use structure.
The penthouse condo — #300, located at 409 Duke St. — offers the amenities of city living and a big third-floor rooftop deck with views of the surrounding area.
“A lot of old buildings have been converted [from business to living], but the fact that it’s mixed use and the way it was done … it’s very modern and state of the art,” said Terri Baker, the listing agent and a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Towne Realty.
The ground floor still houses businesses, while condos on the second and third floors provide living space. Maybe the most remarkable feature of the third-floor condo is the rooftop deck, which is about 30 feet by 30 feet and offers distinctive views of the surrounding area.
“There are great sunset views down here in Norfolk,” Baker said, pointing out that in addition to those sunsets, the deck provides a window onto urban life.
The 1894 Hunter House Museum is visible, as are the fronts and backs and sides and peaks of many other Norfolk buildings. All of it can be seen from the privacy of the deck, perched high above street level.
The deck, Barker added, includes a hot tub and is perfect for parties and for helping to entertain guests.
The interior also has some distinct features. There are angled ceilings, exposed brick walls, and high-end fixtures.
“It really is a very charming place,” said Baker.
Being located near the cobblestone street of West Freemason — cobblestones originally from the ballasts of ships that sailed here from England said Baker — means there’s a “wonderful mix” of restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries nearby.
For more information about 409 Duke St., #300, visit Baker and Berkshire Hathaway online.
