A five-story building known as The Cosmopolitan sits right in the heart of downtown St. Louis. And for buyers in search of their very own historic high-rise, this one can be snapped up for $1.4 million.

It was built around the turn of the 20th century for National Cash Register and later served as a showroom for Clark Peeper Furniture. Most recently, the building has been a workspace and studio for interior designers Mark and Mary Pitliangas.

While the multilevel Missouri landmark has worn a number of hats over the years, it owns a singular distinction: There isn’t another available property quite like it.

“It’s a storybook inside, and the experience of being in [those] spaces can’t be overstated,” says listing agent Justin Ströhm, with The Ströhm Group.

Upon entering the Gothic-style lounge, guests are greeted by distinctive frescoes and an assortment of house-made tile and glasswork.

A brass elevator provides access to a mezzanine meeting area and a third-floor loft apartment. But the real highlight of the property is the fifth-floor penthouse—replete with travertine floors, custom stonework, and ceiling buttresses.

And although it’s well over a century old, the building has been thoroughly updated by the current owners. In the penthouse, there are Viking appliances and a modern home theater.

Plus, the space’s potential is nearly limitless. It could be used for just about anything.

“The zoning is I-Central Business, which allows for a huge variety of uses, including residential, office, retail, and restaurant,” Ströhm says. “The ideal buyer is someone with flair and a desire to create unique experiences—whether that’s short term rentals, creative offices, artist spaces, or the most singular home in the city.”

Those visions will likely be informed by the downtown location, a short walking distance from famous sites: the Arch, Busch Stadium, Stifel Theatre, Union Station, and a variety of bars and restaurants.

Because it’s currently in use as a design showroom, the property is filled with unique furnishings and antiques—all of which add to its vintage vibes and time-capsule feel.

A buyer could ensure some (or most!) of those pieces stay put.

“The furnishings are negotiable,” says Ströhm. “Some of them are sentimental for the owners, but many of them were either made or acquired specifically for The Cosmopolitan and will be staying.”

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