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TOP: The master suite opens<br />
directly to the balcony. ABOVE:<br />
A glass shower enclosure shows<br />
off a beautiful tile shower.<br />
of windows in the living room.<br />
“It’s a place we use as a retreat from the week. We love to<br />
come to Iowa City and just relax,” Mrs. Gimer said.<br />
To achieve a fresh feel, they painted one wall a shade<br />
of green apple and added wallpaper in the bedroom for<br />
texture and warmth. Mrs. Gimer worked with Luxe Interiors<br />
in Coralville to furnish it with clean-lined chairs, glass tables<br />
and comfy rugs.<br />
The appliances, cabinetry and window treatments were<br />
preselected, but the couple loved the choices. They made<br />
one upgrade – to Corian countertops, which are easy to care<br />
for and look perfect in the unit’s modern setting.<br />
In January, the couple started their third year in<br />
Park@201. The couple each cite different favorite aspects of<br />
their retreat.<br />
“I like the vibrancy of the Ped Mall. It wasn’t there when<br />
we were in dental school,” Mrs. Gimer said. “I’ve also been<br />
really surprised when we take walks around the campus. I<br />
really enjoy exploring around the Union and river. We find<br />
places we’ve never seen.”<br />
“For me, I really enjoy the view,” Dr. Gimer said. “The ability<br />
to look out over downtown and the Ped Mall is relaxing.<br />
We’ve been watching the construction of the College of Music<br />
and the hotel being built to the east of it. The constant activity<br />
in the downtown area is great. It’s upbeat and progressive.”<br />
A balcony allows them to spend time outside, usually in<br />
the evening in the fall. Mrs. Gimer also likes to read there<br />
during pleasant spring days.<br />
As part-time residents, they appreciate how easy to is to<br />
come and go. They credit Mr. Moen for being readily available<br />
as a property manager.<br />
“We’re landlords at home ourselves, so we appreciate<br />
how helpful he has been with questions and if we need him<br />
to check on things,” Dr. Gimer said. “We feel very rewarded.<br />
We think it turned out to be a good decision. And we’re<br />
proud to have invested in downtown Iowa City.” |<br />
28 LUREOF THE CITY