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"I've been working as an artist for the last 35 years. In all that time I always carved space out of where I happened to be living. Having a space dedicated only to my artwork, in a building with other artists, is very exciting. With a generous space, I can work larger, messier, and also share what I am doing with other artists and the public. With regard to my book work, I will be able to put up an entire picture book's worth of art in one space. That will enable me to see the flow of the art from one spread to the next. That is key when you illustrate a book. Add all of this to the fact that the space is in Needham-- it's just too good to be true."
"It was love at first sight when we found the Gorse Mill Studios. We had been looking for studio space for our graphic design business for a while, but had not found anything we liked until we heard about Steve and his vision for an artist community right in our home town of Needham. It is a perfect fit for us. The entire project has been designed by artists for artists. The special facilities like the common gallery space and kitchen for hosting events, the loading dock and elevators for moving materials and artwork. The setting on a quiet, wooded street within walking distance of the town center and public transportation is ideal. It has great light and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that our graphic design clients will love. Gorse Mill Studio is much more than a building, it is a visionary idea that a vibrant arts community can thrive outside the city in a suburban setting. It will become a center for the arts in Needham that will mutually benefit the town and our artists for years to come."
  • VERGARA DESIGN
  • Vergara Design is a full-service communications firm. Our studio comprises an affiliated team of designers, photographers, writers, illustrators, web specialists, marketing planners and print experts working together to create innovative solutions to meet our clients' communications needs.
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"We are really looking forward to being in an artist's building and being a part of that community. The location is ideal for us; easy to get to, a short walk to the height's and all it's shops and still tucked nicely into a welcoming residential neighborhood."
"We are really excited to be part of a vibrant art community and to be able to have a dedicated work space in a building filled with different artists working in different media."
"I have wanted to have a studio in this building from the moment I first saw it more than six years ago. I am excited to have a studio there, and I am looking forward to being a part of this new community of artists."

Overview

As working artist studios, concept and design are vital components to the project. Condominium documents and a Deed Of Trust filed with the county guarantee the building to be artist occupied.

The newly renovated building contains three floors of studios. Each studio contains the following features:

  • Full height walls with wide doors
  • Finished painted ceiling and primed walls
  • New Low-E Argon filled windows
  • Sanded and urethaned wood floors (1st and 2nd floor), concrete (lower level)
  • Basic strip fluorescent lighting
  • Individual HVAC
  • Individual metered 100A electrical service
  • Wired for phone
  • Wired for cable
  • Capped off cold water and drain for the owner to install a sink if they desire.

Floor Plans

Our studios are work only, not live in, and range in size from just under 200 sf to over 500 sf. Adjoining studios can be combined for larger spaces. For more information, download PDF floor plans below. The floor plans show the spaces as they were drawn prior to construction. Some have been modified. Plans showing the finished as-built layout are available.

Studio sizes and availability

updated 7/27/09. Studio sizes are subject to verification.

Studios are going fast. Reserve yours now!

Lower Level
First Floor
Second Floor
UNIT SF UNIT SF UNIT SF
L-101 309 101 420 SOLD 201 282 SOLD
L-102 292 102 513 SOLD 202 284 SOLD
L-103 301 103 519 SOLD 203 280 SOLD
L-104 259 104 340 204 355 SOLD
L-106 200 105 333 SOLD 205 290
L-107 199 106 357 SOLD 206 1883 SOLD
L-108 259 107 357 SOLD 207 351 SOLD
L-109 190 108 620 SOLD 208 341 SOLD
L-110 254 109 246 SOLD 209 271 SOLD
L-111 194 110 354 SOLD 210 390 SOLD
L-115 483 111 293 SOLD 211 304 SOLD

 

Building Features and Amenities

Our restoration of the building has retained the original mill flavor and industrial atmosphere while incorporating the modern conveniences necessary to carry out our art and craft. The building amenities include:

  • Building is fully ADA compliant
  • Elevator
  • Bathrooms on all floors with showers in the first floor bathrooms
  • First floor 650 sq ft dedicated gallery space with gallery storage room.
  • Condo association will determine exhibition schedule that will include shows by studio owners.
  • Kitchen
  • Loading dock accessible to all studios and floors
  • Building is fully sprinklered
  • WI FI throughout the building

The building sits on a 56,000 sf lot incorporating ample parking in a tastefully designed and landscaped parking lot and a large secluded wooded area for the studio owners to enjoy.

Financial

The remaining available studios range in price from $72,000 to $229,000. As a condominium structure, owners have a share in the ownership of the entire building and grounds and become automatic members of the Gorse Mill Artists Association which designs the policies and governs the operation of the building. This includes but is not limited to the use of the gallery, building open hours, open studio and open house events, use of the grounds, and more. As in all condominiums developments real estate taxes will be assessed individually.

A condominium fee has been determined and is assessed by the artist association to cover the common expenses of water, building insurance and common areas real estate taxes, regular and customary maintenance, repairs, etc. At this time the condo fee is approximately .25sf and is subject to adjustment.

NeedhamBankConstruction financing is being provided by Needham Bank. As a service to our artists their Builder To Buyer financing program may be of interest to you.
Click here for the details.

If you are shopping for commercial insurance our preferred insurance agents are Mason & Mason Insurance Agency and Sheldon A. Cohen Insurance Agency . Click the links below for details on what they have to offer you.

Documents and Contracts

Our Master Deed and Declaration of Trust are here for your review. These documents specify the use of the building and it’s guaranteed use as artist working studios and gallery.

The first step in purchasing a studio is to complete the Studio Reservation Contract. The Purchase & Sale Contract follows. Both documents are here for your review.

Master Deed (PDF 250KB)

Declaration of Trust (PDF 156KB)

Click here for our Studio Reservation Contract. (PDF 120KB)

Click here for our Purchase and Sale Contract (PDF 562KB)

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