| Extra Extra | April 1st, 2006 |
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It’s rare that a piece of real estate makes my heart go pitter-pat. I see new new home projects all the time, but these townhomes and apartments are truly exceptional. I predict that nearly all of them will be sold within 14 days of their release in mid-April. Just take a drive by the building and you’ll see why I think this project is amazing. You’ll find it on the south west corner of Landers and 14th (Landers is an alley street that runs between Dolores and Church.) It’s an imposing building that makes a definite statement. The developer calls the architecture “part Georgetown and part W Hotel.” I call it half Edwardian and half Parisian apartment building with a little New Orleans thrown in. It has tall elegant windows set deep into their frames and little wrought iron balconies. The paint job is terrific—a sort of dark mossy green with a high gloss black trim. The common patio area with symmetrical landscaping and little urns and benches reminded me of an English garden. Inside is just as good. The finishings in the lobby, stairs and hallways make it a cross between a cool museum and the set of The Phantom of the Opera. The walls are a lovely dark putty color and the lighting is provided by sconces that are little beaded chandeliers. By contrast the units are bright and elegant, with tall windows, angled kitchen islands and high narrow bath fixtures that evoke a period styling. The contrast between the darker common areas and the bright chic apartments and town homes creates a wonderful drama. I’d love to come home to one of these places. Have I used enough weird metaphors to describe this property? Are you intrigued enough to want to see it? Just call me and I’ll get you in on an exclusive preview showing before the masses descend upon it during the first Sunday open. Don’t worry if you’re not in the market. This building is such a kick, that it would be a pleasure to show to anyone. I’ll hope to hear from you. Cece Blase |
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My Favorite People:I rarely send a Buzz out right on the heels of another, but I just went to see in person the new Landers Grove condo project I mentioned on Landers Street in the Mission Dolores District. Paragon agents were allowed an exclusive peek this evening. We can start showing our clients the units on Monday.