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The house ghost, which is sometimes blamed for tossing ice out of the basement ice machine or straws around in the upstairs bar, is believed to be a former owner.—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026 The ground floor is a full office space, while the upstairs living quarters have two bedrooms and a rooftop terrace.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026 There are 10 cocktails ($14-$18) and two specialty shots (one for $10, three for $25) alongside red and white wines, non-alcoholic drinks and premium whiskey pours and flights from the upstairs back bar.—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 Behind the fireplace, a primary bedroom features a large walk-in shower and soaking tub in the bathroom, plus a walk-in closet and a washer and dryer next to a convenient laundry chute connected to the upstairs bedroom.—Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the upstairs