AVA, a new high-rise condo development, is another step closer to being fully realized.
The development team recently received its Master Use Development Permit with the unanimous support of the Seattle Design Review Board. A new building model was showcased yesterday at the Downtown Seattle Association's "State of Downtown" event that was attended by members of the media, downtown stakeholders, and local and state government, including Governor Christine Gregoire.
With development milestones progressing quickly, the AVA sales team is planning to begin private preview appointments at the new AVA sales center beginning in March. Open by appointment only for the time being, the sales center will feature a scale model of the tower, interior model vignettes of the kitchen and bathroom, floor plans, views, finishes and other exhibits that will assist buyers in visualizing their new home at AVA.
Last fall, a number of homebuyers were treated to a sneak preview of AVA and subsequently took advantage of the first opportunity to reserve a new home. Virtually all the inventory that was initially released by the developer was quickly reserved.
With the opening of the sales center and the release of new inventory, the next wave of
homebuyers will have the same opportunity to secure reservations of their own by contacting the sales team for a private appointment to tour the sales center.
"With the (Master Use Development Permit) approval, we can now release homes higher in the building," says Firoz Lalji, principal of FANA Group of Companies, co-developer of AVA. "We are excited to introduce this new inventory to new registrants who did not have the chance to reserve last fall."
Located in downtown Seattle's Retail District, AVA residents get to experience a thriving, bustling neighborhood right outside their front door. They'll be within walking distance of some of the city's finest shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, including Barneys New York, Ruth's Chris Steak House and The Paramount Theater.
AVA is just a few blocks from the onramps of Interstate 5. It is also near the soon-to-be-completed light rail station, which will offer shuttles to Seattle-Tacoma International airport. Also located just down the street, the new South Lake Union Streetcar stop now carries riders from Pacific Place/Westlake up to Lake Union.
This full-service development will offer downtown's only outdoor heated pool and lounge areas, complete with private cabanas for entertaining. The building will also include a state-of-the-art fitness facility,
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a full-service day spa, a complete business center, a media/board room and a rooftop, residents-only SkyLounge with panoramic views. Additionally, the ground level will feature contemporary dining in a 4,000-square-foot destination restaurant and lounge.
The homes feature interior design schemes from the award-winning firm Garret Cord Werner, LLC. Based on the concept of "Zen living in the zing of downtown," this exclusive collection of 243 residences and estates is a tranquil, in-city retreat high above the vibrancy of the city below.
Fans of www.seattlecondo
review.com recently voted AVA as "Seattle's Best Looking New Project." Not surprisingly, the iconic building was designed by the award-winning architectural firm of Weber + Thompson, noted for designing the first "tall and slender" tower envisioned by the Mayor's new Center City Plan.
In addition to being architecturally attractive, AVA is also environmentally conscious. This project is utilizing sustainable design and construction practices and technologies; upon completion, it will apply to become a LEED-certified "green" building seeking silver status. LEED is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council.
The homes at AVA feature expansive ceiling heights and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase views of the city, mountains, Elliott Bay and Lake Union. The Residences range in size from 550 to just about 1,600 square feet, while The Estates range from 1,350 to more than 1,900 square feet. Penthouse opportunities and the combination of larger home plans are also available.
"We have worked very hard on delivering exciting interior home design and efficient space planning to the future residents of AVA," says Salim Sayani of The Executive Group, AVA's co-developer. "Our high-profile location will deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for its residents."
AVA is on schedule to break ground later this year with first occupancy in early 2011.
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View these homes
Sales center will be open by appointment only in March at 720 Olive Way in downtown Seattle’s Retail District. The public sales debut is planned for mid-2008.
Prices
From the low $300,000s to more than $5 million.
Developer
8th and Pine Partners, LLC.
Information
206-374-7800 or www.liveatava.com.
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