For Sale - The Historic Rostel Building in Dunsmuir, California


History Renovation Design Options Dunsmuir Contact zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom	Historic Building For Sale The newly renovated Rostel Building in Dunsmuir, CA is near completion. Located in Northern California's Mt. Shasta Region in the old railroad town of Dunsmuir. The Rostel Building is the town's finest example of turn-of-the-century architecture and has been restored to near perfect condition. Nestled along the Upper Sacramento River, the area is rich in history and bountiful in outdoor activities. The building has endless potential for both vacationing, income and owner occupied retail shop. There are no equals like it! This is the place you have been waiting for. Mixed use Residential/Commercial Approximate 1800 sq.ft. Residence with 575 sq.ft Retail/Commercial 2 Bedrooms with 2 bonus rooms 2-1/2 Bathrooms 30' x 22' Great room Gourmet Kitchen Hardwood Floors Heated tile floors Corian and Concrete countertops Intercom system Huge outside deck areas Historically significant construction. Listed on National Historic Register. Walk to fine dining, curious shopping, historic Union Pacific rail yard, and world class fly fishing on the Upper Sacramento River. Near Mt. Shasta Board and Ski park, McCloud River, Lake Siskiyou, Pacific Crest Trail, Castle Crags State Park, College of the Siskiyou's and the Oregon border. Click here for map. Commercial space currently leased to The Rostel Gallery for $600/month. Offered at $490,000. Contact Vern Sneed at 530-235-4243 or 415-533-7094. [back to top]
	History of The Rostel The Rostel Building was originally built in 1896 by Herman Rostel and housed Dunsmuir's first hardware store. The original building was gutted by the Dunsmuir Fire of 1903. It was immediately rebuilt in the form it stands today. It served over the years as boarding house, bar and is most fondly remembered by the locals as the Rostel Pub and Cafe. The Rostel Building is listed on the National Historic Register as part of the Dunsmuir Historical Commercial District and has several unique exterior features. The lower front elevation is constructed of cast iron columns and beams manufactured by Mesker Brothers Front Builders from St. Louis, Missouri. Some details bear the Mesker Brothers moniker and have a patent date stamp of 1887. It is the only example of a cast iron storefront left in Siskiyou County. The upper story is sheathed with Mesker's architectural sheet metal and adorned with a detail level rarely found. The balance of the building was constructed in load bearing masonry walls and foundations with native Douglas Fir timbers and hand built trusses. [back to top]
	Renovation Retail Space The building was permitted for mixed use residential and retail/commercial. The retail space (lower storefront) is approximately 575 square feet. The original building staircase has been preserved. The original stair opening has been filled in and now the staircase serves as a curious focal piece in the space. Several original light fixtures remain. Ceilings are 11 feet tall. The floor is beautifully worn original Douglas Fir. There are ample display walls, two separate rooms with glass wall connection, a handicap accessible bathroom, and access to full basement. Basement has empty 200 amp panel. All plumbing and electrical have been replaced professionally. Residence The approximate 1800 square foot residence occupies both upstairs and downstairs. It has 2 large bedrooms, each with adjacent rooms. The upstairs suite is 16' x 13'. Specialty trim detailing in the room was milled from the original Douglas Fir flooring and is rich in character and history. The new floors are bamboo hardwood. Two original building light fixtures hang above the bed location. The adjacent room is modeled on a boxcar design with 4' x 8' sliding door. The boxcar room is sheathed in pecky cedar. The room could serve as adjacent sleeping quarters, vanity closet or hobby room. The private bathroom has heated tile floors, suspended concrete countertops with cantilevered vessel sink, dual flush Toto toilet, Maxx acrylic shower stall, glass storage shelves, and a skylight with plant shelf. Beautiful single French door provides access to the rear deck to a small backyard space ideal for a wood barrel hot tub. The downstairs suite is approximately 10' x 20' with private entrance. The entry way is 4' x 8' bamboo hardwood flooring with the balance in carpet. The focal point of the room is modeled after a caboose. The caboose closet is sheathed in rustic cedar and matches the built in book shelf element at the other end of the room. The adjacent room is a media space with provisions for flat screen television, built in ceiling speakers, and built in book shelves. The adjacent bathroom has oversized tub/shower with tile surround and lighted skirt panel. Countertop is concrete with cantilevered vessel sink. Floors are heated. The bathroom also has separate washer/dryer area. All plumbing fixtures in the project are serviced by a hot water circulating pump. No waiting for hot water at any sink or shower. The Great Room is 30' x 22' and includes kitchen, living, and dining. The kitchen was built to cook with 5 burner gas cook top, double oven, ultra quiet dishwasher, 17" x 31" single bowl Sill granite sink, Corian countertops, giant 5' x 6' artisan butcher block island/bar top with near 100 cubic feet of storage underneath, and an additional large built in pantry. The light coffered ceiling of the kitchen features silver pressed tin. The feature walls in the Great Room are covered in local 80-year old barn wood. The floors are solid 5/8" bamboo hardwood with lifetime finish warranty. The entertainment features include concealed ceiling speakers and pre wiring for ceiling mounted projector and movie screen. Lighting fixtures in the Great Room are museum quality low voltage cans with aiming and focus features. The Great Room overlooks the Union Pacific Rail Station. The sights and sounds of a bygone era are fantastic! A large 8' x 50' side deck is ideal for entertaining. Exterior windows and doors are the top of the line Marvin all wood windows and doors. Marvin is known as the industry standard for historic preservation windows. [back to top]
	Design The Rostel Building was designed and constructed by Vern Sneed, owner of Design Horizons. Care was taken with the exterior repairs to preserve the historic nature of the building. The proposed front railing was modeled after photographs of the original Rostel and include new steel columns and cast iron scroll brackets. Structural upgrades were performed based on current code considerations and recommendations set forth in the structural analysis report required for permitting. The upgrades are extensive and can be reviewed in the plans and structural report and verified through city inspection. The interior layout was driven by a proposed vacation rental use. It is possible to furnish the building so that it will sleep 8-10 adults in semi private conditions. Closet and gear storage is flexible and plentiful. The exterior entrance to the basement allows for all season gear storage including ability to store kayaks and bicycles. Aesthetically, the interiors are likened to an architectural train wreck. A place where modern aesthetic has collided with turn of the century details and construction. The surfaces and finishes playfully interact and artistically clash to produce an eclectic ensemble that can adjust to antique furnishings as well as the ultra modern. The literal influence of train shows itself in the boxcar room inside the upper suite and the caboose closet of the lower suite. Finishes range from brick and bamboo, stainless steel and recycled barn wood, to fabric tiles and stamped architectural sheet metal, pecky cedar and concrete. No details were left un-manipulated. A true architectural presentation. [back to top]
	Options After working on the Rostel Building for over 2 years, I have thought of many upgrades and options. The following list of options includes design services, material and labor to complete the individual items. Kitchen Ceiling: Finish the light coffer in pressed tin from American Tin Ceilings Company. $1,100 Box Car Ceiling: Finish ceiling in pressed tin. $800 Kitchen Island: 3 tier design countertop including butcher block work surface and cantilevered bar top. Cabinet quality drawers for underneath island. $5,500 Sink/Accent wall: Cover both walls with 1"x4" tile and cap feature wall with wood. $2,200 Built in Desk: Pecky cedar and stainless roll top design. $3,100 Wood Stove: Install wood stove and distressed plate steel hearth. $2,200 A/V Package: Ceiling mount movie projector with 9' movie screen, receiver, dvd player, and subwoofer. $5,700 Train Detailing: Add historic train components to the Boxcar room and Caboose Closet. Wood burn partial train logo at Caboose Closet. $5,500 Back Elevation: Replace missing bricks and cover elevation with stucco. $7,800 Rear Patio: Exterior stone patio and planters off of master bath door. $5,500 Hot Tub: Add wood barrel hot tub at rear patio. $2,200 Front Railings: Demolish non historic additions. Replace columns in period steel with cast iron brackets and scroll work. Mimic the original design from pre 1903 for the handrail and posts. $8,200. City has over $7,000 available in grant and loan for Rostel facade renovations. Additional Storefront: Add lower storefront at basement level. Complete existing stair and railing. Finish basement including restroom for an additional 800 sq.ft of commercial rental space. $11,700. (requires permit) Adjacent Lots: Purchase adjacent 5 city lots (for sale by others). Add garage unit designed to mimic proportions of Historic locomotive shop buildings at the other end of Sacramento Ave. Add private gardens, outside fireplace, patio. $200,000 (requires permit) Additional Vacation Rental Unit on adjacent property: Design/Build additional unit for rental. $340,000 (requires permit) [back to top]
zoom	Dunsmuir, California There is lots to do in and around Dunsmuir. Here are some helpful sites for planning your next trip. Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce Siskiyou County Visitors' Bureau Siskiyou County Visitors Travel Guide [back to top]
	Contact Contact owner Vern Sneed at (530) 235-4243 or (415) 533-7094.

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