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ALLISON AND TIM NASS RELAX INTO RIVERSIDE LIVING IN THEIR LIGHT AND AIRY THIRD WARD CONDO

By Nan Bialek

When they moved to Milwaukee from Wausau five years ago, Allison and Tim Nass knew they wanted to live in the heart of the city. Renting an apartment in the 7Seventy7 building for two years, they took their time getting to know the area before investing in their next home.

“HAVING LIVED IN A SMALLER COMMUNITY FOR 25 YEARS, WE WERE EXCITED FOR CITY LIVING,” ALLISON NOTES.

When they found a three-bedroom condo in the Third Ward’s River Renaissance building, the search was over. The couple fell in love with the space, flooded with natural light — on one of the liveliest corners in the Third Ward.

“THERE ARE LOTS OF WINDOWS AND WATER VIEWS FROM NEARLY EVERY ROOM,” SAYS ALLISON. “WE ALSO WANTED SOME OUTDOOR SPACE. THIS CONDO HAS THREE BALCONIES AND A PATIO ON THE BUILDING’S COURTYARD. IT WAS THE PERFECT FIT FOR US.”

Allison credits the previous owners for the light, neutral finishes throughout the space. They even bought a few of the prior owner’s furniture pieces. She adds her own touches and changes some of the décor details from season to season.

A favorite spot in the condo is the south living area, filled with daytime sunlight and its night-time view of the colorful Hoan Bridge. Tim’s favorite hangout is a cozy room with spectacular sunset views and a bar named Tubby’s, which is his nickname.

The Third Ward is also a spot-on match for the Nass family’s active lifestyle. They enjoy Gallery Nights, Summerfest, the Milwaukee Public Market, the Ward’s many outstanding bars and restaurants, the Riverwalk, playing pickleball and the new Catalano Square Beer Garden, all just steps away from their home.

Their bulldog, the lovely Lola, is a Third Ward fan, too.

“She spends hours sunning on our southernfacing balconies and people-watching over the Riverwalk,” says Allison. “Lola loves city living.”

Nothing says summer in Milwaukee like dining al fresco! The Pier Garden pop-up restaurant at The Starling is open May-Oct

This Third Ward wedding venue is right on the riverfront with romantic modern touches throughout The space boasts a large botanical moss wall and floor to ceiling windows that face the water

Pier Garden is known for amazing cocktails, free Tuesday night bingo, and Wednesday White Claw Fish Fry's by Tall Guy and a Grill!

The Starling hosts up to 200 guests, offers full bar services options and catering by Tall Guy and a Grill

The Starling is currently booking weddings for the 2023-2024 season and is offering t ours of the space to inquiring couples through the form on their website