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CityViewNC.com | 23 Jared's Loft S ince January, Jared Dement has climbed the 47 steps to reach his third floor lo home, picturesquely nestled in the trees that line Hay Street, above the Rainbow Room and Moonlight Com- munications. A physician's assistant at Cape Fear Valley's emergency depart- ment, Jared's work hours are unpredict- able and long, but the spacious reno- vated lo, conveniently located between Pierro's Italian Bistro and Rude Awak- enings coffee shop, is a perfect fit for Jared's fast-paced lifestyle. With local eateries steps away, a well-appointed and updated kitchen garners minimal attention from Jared, but serves as an impressive focal point when entering the open floor plan. A bank of cherry cabinets accent lustrous black granite countertops, which ex- tend along the wall and run parallel to a lengthy island which houses extra stor- age and a double sink. Unobtrusively, original artwork by Jared is perched on the countertop, unhung. "Don't photograph this," Jared laughed, as he grabbed the rendition of a coffee cup on canvas. Jared doesn't just eat and study downtown, he takes art classes, too. Décor is sparse, as one might imagine for a home of less than a year, but Jared has made one purchase for the living area, which is located in the foremost space of the home: a handmade whisky barrel American flag by Heritage Flag Company in Southern Pines. e muted colors of the flag compliment the neu- tral color palate of ivory walls, cream drapes and neutral sofa. Pat Wright and Jan Johnson, the building's owners, completed an exten- sive renovation in 1999 to save it from demolition. Regarding the unique floor plan, Pat said, "We wanted to preserve the building in a way that shows its his- tory, so that when someone hears it was originally a hotel, they can see it in the layout." Moving to the rear of the one-time hotel, closet space, utilities and a full bath are all to the right, hidden behind sturdy doors, original to the building. To the le is a recreational area that J U N I O R L E A G U E O F F A Y E T T E V I L L E 2605 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 910.323.5509 | www.jlfay.org JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FAYETTEVILLE Women building better communities For more information visit www.jlfay.org The Junior League of Fayetteville, a chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Through thousands of volunteer hours each year and together with other local community partners, members of the Junior League of Fayetteville work diligently to meet the needs of our community's children and families. Thank you for supporting the Junior League of Fayetteville!

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