Site History and Development
For hundreds of years, the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis were dotted with only the occasional mansion, and very few people had the privilege of enjoying the spectacular river views from their porches.
Now, that is about to change. A new residential townhome project, aptly named the Mississippi Bluffs, is now open at 5200 S. Broadway, just ten minutes south of downtown.
Site History
The village that today is the Carondelet neighborhood began on the Mississippi River banks in 1767. By the time of the Louisiana Purchase its residents numbered about 250. Carondolet's growth is a slice of St. Louis history; its proximity to the river spurred commerce and the early Fench settlers were followed by Germans and Irish. In 1870, Carondolet merged with the City of St. Louis and a few years later dedicated Carondolet Park, the third largest park in the city. An early area industry was lead shot manufacturing, and a relic of that era, a 150-year-old shot tower still stands on the property today.
The Development
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Perched on a cliff overlooking the river, Mississippi Bluffs sits atop the best piece of residential property in St. Louis. The site offers unparalled views of the Mississippi, its autumn morning wispy fog, its silently flowing waters, its birds, its barges and its eastern bank.
Comprising thirty-four townhouses on 8.2 acres, Mississippi Bluffs is offered by Mississippi Bluffs, LLC. To the east lies the Mississippi; to the west a beautifully landscaped park. The townhouses have been thoughtfully designed, using the colors of nature with the respect to the unique site.
All units span the bluff for the greatest embrace of the spectacular view. Private terraces, decks, windows and a pool with large patio and communal fire pit all make use of the site's unique panorama.
Nowhere else in St. Louis will you find new homes with a view like this.