at the gateway into Lakewood instead of the development that was promised to us.
Rocky River forges ahead and grabs the headlines and the upscale living.
What is the status?
The city places time limits on home owners for painting, maintenance, businesses for
compliance, with signs etc. Cannot we not push to fix the eyesore the western
entrance to our city.
ABODE LIVING ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF ALL FOUNDATIONS;
AN ADDITIONAL LEVEL, ELEVATORS AND ROOFTOP DECKS ADDED
Eleven Residences, One Opportunity
Cleveland, OH – April 29, 2010 – Abode Living has taken advantage of the unseasonably
warm weather to make tremendous progress on the first building of Eleven River
townhomes.
Already, all foundation work and underground utility work is completed and framing is expected
to start shortly. Abode Living redesigned and improved Eleven River and as a result construction
started as the weather broke. Three anxious but patient buyers have committed to the project and
are thrilled about the redesign.
Eleven River features upscale, modernist residences in one of the area’s few development
projects with solid financial backing. With development financing by Park View Federal Savings
Bank, Abode Living partner Andrew Brickman proves that the regional real estate market is not
stagnant. “We already have two sold and several other interested buyers.”
ADDITION OF ROOFTOP DECKS, ADDITIONAL LEVEL AND ELEVATORS
Situated on the west bank of the picturesque Rocky River, near the Detroit Road bridge, these
three-level homes include outdoor plunge pools (as an option), private boat slips, two decks,
magnificent views of the river and Metroparks, and numerous amenities. To take further
advantage of the picturesque setting, the developers redesigned the residences to include
dramatic rooftop decks with kitchen amenities for cooking, grilling out and entertaining in style
and an additional level for mechanicals, workout facility, home theatre, etc.
Lou Barbee, a long-time top Realtor and a partner in the townhome communities of 27 Coltman
in Little Italy (http://www.27Coltman.com) and Eleven River, echoes Brickman’s enthusiasm about
the project. “Not only is it a private idyllic setting, Eleven River is nestled in one of
Northeast Ohio’s finest suburbs and provides all the benefits of this premier location.
Rocky River has exceptional city services, excellent schools, access to the Lake and
freeways, and the shops and restaurants are just a short walk away.”
Eco-Luxury features
Eleven River melds into its natural surroundings, and so it was logical to choose sustainable
materials and elevate the design to a “gold star” eco-standard from the National Association of
Home Builders, which Barrett expects the development to earn upon completion.
The residents will feature geothermal heating and cooling, “unheard of in a townhome project,”
Barrett says of the fee simple residences, and able to lower utility costs by up to 70%. Expanses
of glass framed by eco-sensitive woods, stainless steel and Nichiha welcome natural light into
the bright, open interiors.
“We are using as much sustainable material as possible and building these residences as green as
possible,” Barrett says. With the addition of the new rooftop decks, the residences become
even greener as the green roof technology offered can lower overall energy costs
significantly Additionally, each townhome will be equipped with Smart Technology, complete
with fire monitoring and an advanced security system.
Kory Koran, Rocky River’s Economic Development Director and Kevin Beirne, the Building
Department Director shepherded the project through the city’s approval process. Koran adds,
“Andrew Brickman’s Eleven River project is one of the most exciting developments in the city
and, perhaps, the country. Living on the beautiful Rocky River with your boat in your back yard
makes this project one in a million.”
About Abode Living:
Abode Living, the award-winning team responsible for The Brownstones at Derbyshire in
Cleveland Heights, develops first-class luxury housing and mixed-use properties throughout
Northeast Ohio, including the 27 Coltman properties in Little Italy / University Circle and
further abroad, Kiela, the eco-resort in Tulum, Mexico. Well-capitalized and creative in working
with lenders to secure financing, Abode Living believes in exceptional product quality,
architectural design
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