Riverfront condos coming to Ashvegas

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Here’s yet another new condo development for Ashvegas. The developer is Tony Cecil, the guy who took the old Interstate motel and turned it into condos downtown.

Developers are planning construction of The River Condominiums to begin in the late summer, with completion about 16 months after the groundbreaking.

“Waterfront property has always been in high demand,” said project developer Tony Cecil with Urban Spaces, located in Asheville. “Plus, we are just minutes from downtown, but without the downtown prices.”

The 104-unit condominium building will be located just north of downtown in Woodfin, near the U.S. 19-23-70/Broadway interchange. The River will encompass 2.2 acres currently occupied by an empty warehouse. Plans call for units ranging from 768 to more than 1,600 square feet and priced from $189,000 to a little more than $600,000. Cecil says residents will pay on the average about $50-100 less per square foot than the more expensive condos this is similar to brentwood condons seen downtown just a couple miles away. If you’re interested take a look at brentwood condos for sale. The selling points are: exclusive riverfront living, affordable pricing, close proximity to the UNC-Asheville campus and the convenience of being just minutes from downtown.

The River Condos will also incorporate many “green” features including: hardwood or bamboo floors, a partial green roof, a cistern to catch and reuse rainwater, automatic recycling system and an atrium in the center of the building to bring in natural light. The developers have also committed to using Energy Star rated products wherever possible. The building will also feature two rooftop observation decks with a connecting boardwalk, private gym and outdoor equipment storage system.

The proximity to the French Broad River also creates an atmosphere for active and environmentally-conscious residents. The condos will be located on the north end of the RiverLink development, a growing riverside greenway and revitalization effort along 17 miles of the French Broad. Developers are designing a first of its kind riverfront park as part of the home package that will feature a kayak/canoe launch, multiple birdhouses, overlook, gazebo, reflecting benches, and meandering paths along the river.

4 Comments

marc October 31, 2007 - 1:10 am

It may be "better than what the market is offering," but it’s still ridiculously high (especially considering this is the low end of the price range) for most families whose income is derived from jobs in or near Buncombe County.

judgeyall October 29, 2007 - 2:25 pm

189k that close to town is better than what the market is offering now. Anything under 200k is a treat!

Bill October 29, 2007 - 1:58 am

There is no working class Asheville, just ask anyone on the city council. Duh.

ashevegas chick October 28, 2007 - 1:48 pm

"starting" @ $189,000???? what a bargain for working class asheville! sign me up for two, please.

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