By Alyssa Apuzzio
Palmetto Bluff, the largest remaining waterfront property on the East Coast, has debuted its second residential community, Moreland Village. Surrounded by rich history dating back 12,000 years, the architecture is designed to create seamless transitions between the indoors and outdoors.
Crescent Communities at Palmetto Bluff has committed to the recent expansion of the Crescent-managed forest area by an additional 90 acres, protecting this land from development and allowing the organization to study and maintain the land. This increases Palmetto Bluff’s protected acres to 12,631.
“The needs and interests of the land and wildlife lead everything we do here at Palmetto Bluff, and we’re in great hands with the Conservancy team helping to ensure that the Bluff’s original inhabitants, its wildlife, prosper,” said David O’Donoghue, Crescent Communities executive vice president, resort and second home.
Amenities include The Boundary, which features a bowling alley, restaurant, smokehouse, two pools, a fitness center and an art loft. Palmetto Bluff is also home to the newly expanded AAA Five Diamond
Montage Palmetto Bluff with fantastic golf, spa, canoe club, and culinary offerings — all surrounded by 32 miles of riverfront and extensive nature trails.
Palmetto Bluff is currently home to 466 families, with the long-term plan of developing another 3,500 homes.
Photo courtesy Crescent Communities
This story originally appeared in Unique Homes Ultimate ’17. Click here to see the digital version.
LEASING BEGINS FOR 525 WEST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK CITY’S NEWEST TWO-TOWER LUXURY RENTAL DEVELOPMENT.
By Alyssa Gautieri
Taconic Investment Partners (Taconic) and development partner, Mitsui Fudosan America (Mitsui), announced on May 15 that leasing has begun at 525 West 52nd Street, which is located between 10th and 11th Avenues in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen. The two-tower rental development brings 392 units and a unique amenities package to the neighborhood.
“We are thrilled to introduce 525 West 52nd Street to the market and neighborhood,” said Daniel McInerney, vice president at Taconic. “From the thoughtful design to the 35,000 square feet of amenities and unparalleled level of service, 525 will set itself apart from other developments in the neighborhood, while also paying tribute to the rich history of Hell’s Kitchen.”
Architecture firm, Handel Architects, designed the two towers, which stand at 22- and 14-stories, to honor the factories that once defined the area. Both the exterior and interior of the development are blended with a touch of modernism with their use of glass and metal panels. The towers’ interiors also feature European-style millwork, condo-quality kitchens and bathrooms and windows that display views of the Hudson River and the NYC skyline.
Situated in the center of culture, commerce, and social activity, 525 is surrounded by attractions including the Hudson River Park, the Theater District, Times Square and Hudson Yards.
Residents can also enjoy a 10,000-square-foot lobby with concrete gallery floors, corten steel sculptural elements, wood ceilings, hand-woven rugs and custom art pieces.
The development offers a range of amenities including a 15,000-square-foot courtyard, recreation level, screening room, full-service pet care salon, fitness center overlooking the courtyard, landscaped roof and fully-equipped conference rooms.
“Prospective renters will be drawn to the sought-after and robust amenity package which epitomizes the best of modern conveniences, and the refined apartments,” says Adrienne Albert, CEO of The Marketing Directors. “Taconic and Mitsui are dedicated to creating a community for the residents at 525, and providing them with high-quality living.”
With leasing and marketing by The Marketing Directors, pricing starts at $2,730* per month for a studio and goes up to $6,900* per month for a two-bedroom home with a terrace (*net effective rent).
For more information about 525, visit the website at www.525w52nd.com.
Photos courtesy of Moso Studio
Southworth Development, based in Newtown, Massachusetts, specializes in residential resort and hospitality-branded real estate development. The company, which holds value in its ability to “identify extraordinary sites and then create unique, high end and personally nourishing communities,” is led by CEO David Southworth. We spoke with Southworth, who provided further insight on his company, projects, inspiration and more.
UH: What inspired you to get into development?
DS: Getting into resort-type real estate development was my opportunity to combine two things I really loved – hospitality and real estate. I was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and was used to seeing resorts and real estate development and it struck me as a much better way of life than constantly being office-bound. It wasn’t until a few years into this type of development that I realized how much I also enjoyed the community building and what that meant to people.
UH: How was Southworth Development founded?
DS: In 1991, Paul Fireman of Reebok International fame, and I met and he hired me to help him develop a residential resort-type community in Cape Cod called Willowbend. Two years later, we formed a partnership and the developing continued to this day. In 2005, Paul wanted to slow his life down so we split up the company and I renamed it Southworth Development. Two years later, a dear friend of mine, Joe Deitch, bought half the company and we’ve remained partners since.
UH: What makes your company stand out amongst others?
DS: I truly believe it’s that we care so much. We care about how our employees feel and how they are treated, we care about our reputation and our work product, we care about our residents, members and guests and to a fault, we worry more about tomorrow than we do today.
UH: What has been your favorite project of your career thus far?
DS: There really is no one project that sticks out. They’ve all been and are special in certain ways. Some made more money than others, some I live at and call home, and of course Willowbend is special because it was the first – but they are all beautiful destinations and communities and I have formed so many friendships amongst the residents, members and staff that I truly love them all.
UH: Who or what inspires your designs?
DS: It’s a combination of things but in the end, you get a vision in your head and the process begins. I’ve always been a student of design, architecture, landscaping and master planning and as we combine those elements, we look to create communities that appeal to people’s fantasies and inner senses. It’s the creative side of the business that I really enjoy and because I have that mental outlet and stimulation, I’ve never needed a therapist.
UH: Can you tell me a bit about your most recent projects?
DS: Our most recent project is The Abaco Club, located on the island of Abaco in The Bahamas. It’s an amazing setting that features one of the prettiest beaches I’ve ever seen! In addition, the community has The Bahamas #1 ranked golf course, a spectacular bay, ocean front property, amenities galore and soon… a marina. I’ve described the community as having “everything money can’t buy”.
Photos courtesy Southworth Development
Pictured above, the Abaco Club is an international sporting club and a beachfront, private escape for club members and homeowners.