LUXURY LOFT LIVING

If the heart of the home is the kitchen, then the heart of the city is downtown. Phillips Avenue has always been synonymous with being the hub of downtown Sioux Falls, SD with its plethora of restaurants, boutiques, and businesses. The Cascade at Falls Park on Phillips Avenue offers luxury loft living in the heart of it all.

Scott and Sue Scofield both grew up in Sioux Falls and have been coming downtown their entire lives. So, it makes sense that this is where they have landed after years of moving around the country. The Scofield family lived on Lake Madison and after the last of their five children moved out, making them empty nesters, they decided it was time to downsize. At around that same time, Scofield’s good family friends, Craig and Pat Lloyd and their daughter Christie, were finishing the 601 building on Phillips Avenue. The Lloyd’s introduced the Scofield’s’ to the idea of living downtown. They lived in the 601 building for three years, then moved to Arizona for two years but realized they missed downtown Sioux Falls. They reached out to Craig and discovered that he was building The Cascade at Falls Park and they could rent a brand-new 1,550 square foot, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom loft.

Scott and Sue have happily called The Cascade home for three years now. It is easy to see why they love this corner unit, with the wrap-around balcony, amazing views, 10-foot ceilings throughout, and a spacious primary suite. Mr. and Mrs. Scofield enjoy spending most of their time in the great room listening to music and watching movies. The modern see-through fireplace is surrounded by windows and natural light floods the home. This loft is made for entertaining with its bar located near the foyer as it is the perfect place to greet guests with a glass of wine. The large kitchen is not only gorgeous with its spectacular lighting, but also has ample storage, granite countertops, and a generous 9-foot island.

The home layout works perfectly for everyday living and for overnight guests. Your company can have their very own private retreat with a spacious bedroom and bathroom. Sue describes her design style as contemporary, clean, and comfortable, where you can put your feet on anything. She explains, “Most of our wood furniture was custom-made by a local craftsman. A lot of our furnishings are from downtown merchants and our artwork was made by local artists. Even the patchwork rugs in the entryway and great room were handmade and purchased locally.” Scott says, “I love the gorgeous views from our balcony as it is one of the best views of downtown Sioux Falls. We can see the Winter Wonderland Christmas lights, hear the rumble of the falls, and even listen to bands performing at the Levitt from our balcony.”

THE CASCADE AT FALLS PARK offers luxury living at its best with several highly soughtafter amenities. Sue says, “Having a workout facility here is very convenient and when the grandkids are here, we utilize the pools and community rooms. We have incredibly friendly neighbors and it’s fun getting to know other residents.” Scott explains, “This is a quiet building, and you do not hear any neighbors. The building is very well cared for and professionally managed and would not be what it is without the Lloyd’s.”

Mr. and Mrs. Scofield both love the accessibility of everything that downtown has to offer and the proximity of the bike path which they utilize often during the warmer months. Sue walks to the Farmer’s Market every weekend, often purchasing fresh tomatoes as well as cucumbers to make her own pickles. Sue has enjoyed getting to know several of the vendors there. Scott says, “We love walking to restaurants and bars and living in an urban environment and feeling safe walking anywhere. We can walk down Phillips Avenue without looking over our shoulder.” The Scofield’s’ enjoy all of the amenities The Cascade has to offer including the heated underground parking. This lock-it and leave-it lifestyle is perfect for these avid travelers for all their adventures and for when they travel to visit their children and grandchildren. n