LEXINGTON, KY. — National developer Miller-Valentine Group has begun construction on WaterStone at Hamburg, a 264-unit apartment community in Lexington. Located near the intersection of Man O’ War and Polo Club boulevards, the upscale apartment community will be situated adjacent to Hamburg Place, the largest shopping and dining area in central Kentucky spanning more than 2 million square feet of retail space. The first units are expected to deliver during the first quarter of 2017. Rents start at $990 per month for a one-bedroom apartment, $1,175 for a two-bedroom apartment and $1,365 for a three-bedroom apartment. Units at WaterStone at Hamburg will feature wood-plank flooring, private balconies and patios, laundry rooms, under mount sinks, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and freestanding kitchen islands. Community amenities will include a heated saltwater pool, colonnade and porch lounge areas and an entertainment area including a bar, TV, grills, fire pit and two courtyards with additional grilling stations. A 5,500-square-foot clubhouse will feature a large reception room with a fireplace, coffee bar, TV lounge/media room, billiards room, kitchen area with two large islands for entertaining and a fitness center including a private yoga room. The community will also feature a private …
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RESTON, VA. — The Chevy Chase Land Co. has purchased South Lakes Village, a 110,000-square-foot shopping center located in Reston, about 22 miles west of Washington, D.C. Chevy Chase Land acquired the Safeway-anchored property for $62 million through a 1031 tax deferred exchange from the sale of its Richmond office portfolio earlier this year. South Lakes Village’s tenant roster includes CVS/pharmacy, BB&T Bank, Starbucks Coffee, SunTrust Bank and Pet Valu.
WOODBRIDGE, VA. — Federal Capital Partners (FCP) has purchased Windsor at Potomac Vista, a three-story, garden-style apartment community located on Kristin Court in Woodbridge, about 30 miles south of Washington, D.C. FCP purchased the property from an undisclosed seller for $60.5 million utilizing a Fannie Mae loan provided by Wells Fargo. Built in 1987, Windsor at Potomac Vista includes a clubhouse with a fitness center and resort-style pool overlooking the Potomac River, as well as a cyber café and two playgrounds. Apartment interiors feature full-size washers and dryers, laminate hardwood floors, new cabinets and countertops, walk-in closets and breakfast bars. Walter Coker and Brian Crivella of HFF represented the seller in the transaction.
Meridian Capital Arranges $56.1M Construction Loan for Dual-Branded Hotel in Downtown Fort Lauderdale
by John Nelson
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Meridian Capital Group has arranged $56.1 million in construction financing for the development of a new dual-branded hotel located at 299 N. Federal Highway in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The property is slated to contain both a 209-room Tribute Portfolio hotel, named The Dalmar, and a 114-room Element by Westin hotel, both brands of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. The 23-story property will feature a rooftop lounge, sky lobby, infinity pool, gym, landscaped deck with a garden relaxation area, approximately 24,000 square feet of meeting space, coffee bar, restaurant, roughly 4,000 square feet of retail space on Northeast 3rd Street, as well as a 212-space parking garage. Ronnie Levine and Aggelos Sklavenitis of Meridian Capital’s New York City headquarters arranged the four-year construction loan with full-term interest-only payments through Bank of the Ozarks on behalf of the borrowers, Wurzak Hotel Group and DoveHill.
ODESSA, TEXAS — Dallas-based Gatehouse Capital has finalized agreements with the city of Odessa and Eofficial Enterprises to develop a seven-story, 219-room Marriott hotel with a 67,500-square-foot conference center, 323-space parking garage and 27,000-square-foot plaza. Gatehouse Capital also plans to refurbish the historic Ector Theater, originally built in 1951. The Gatehouse team includes general contractor UEB Builders, architect RTKL, hotel operator Aimbridge Hospitality, hotel brand Marriott Hotels and Resorts and structural engineer DCI. Construction is expected to begin in March 2017 and last for 18 months. Founded in 1997, Gatehouse Capital is a national real estate investment and development firm that has launched mixed-use developments such as the W Hollywood Hotel and Residences and W Dallas Victory Hotel and Residences.
SAVANNAH, GA. — SRS Real Estate Partners’ Southeast investment sales team has brokered the sale of Savannah Mall, a 940,408-square-foot enclosed mall in Savannah. The property is located on a 75.5-acre site at 14045 Abercorn St., which is situated at the northwest corner of Abercorn Street and Apache Avenue. Bass Pro Shops, Target, Dillard’s, Burlington Coat Factory and Virginia College anchor Savannah Mall. The seller, SSF Savannah Properties LLC, sold the mall for an undisclosed price to Savannah Mall Realty Holding LLC. Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of SRS’ Atlanta office represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer was self-represented.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Hilton Worldwide has opened the DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington DFW South following a $10 million renovation. Located less than five miles from Six Flags Over Texas, AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park, the 237-room, five-story hotel features more than 6,000 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, business center and a round-trip shuttle to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Owned by Admiral Hotel Group LLC and managed by Hotel Equities, the former Admiral Hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi, a 40-inch TV, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and workspace. Many rooms also provide a pool view, patio and/or balcony.
PLANO and LEWISVILLE, TEXAS — CBRE has arranged the sale of Dominion Legacy Office Center in Plano and Lakeside II Office Center in Lewisville. Developed by Myers & Crow Co. and completed in 2014 and 2015, respectively, both properties are fully leased to single tenants and offer a combined total of 173,214 square feet. The Aztec Fund acquired the assets for an undisclosed price. CBRE’s Gary Carr, Eric Mackey, John Alvarado, Jared Chua, Robert Hill and Pete Van Amburgh arranged the transaction on behalf of Myers & Crow. Dominion Legacy spans 92,250 square feet and serves as the headquarters of CompuCom Systems Inc. Spanning 80,964 square feet, Lakeside II is fully leased to a regional service center of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA).
CARROLLTON, TEXAS — Lee & Associates has negotiated a 101,382-square-foot industrial lease located at 1255 Champion Circle in Carrollton. Nathan Denton of Lee & Associates Dallas/Fort Worth represented the tenant, Value Lighting, a supplier of lighting fixtures and ceiling fans for multifamily residences, in the lease transaction. StoneLake was the landlord.
HOUSTON — Waterman Steele Real Estate Advisors has arranged a lease for A+UP, a local charter school that will move to a new location at 3353 Elgin St. in the historic Greater Third Ward of southeast Houston. Waterman Steele’s Tami Pearson and Sage Klement represented A+UP in the transaction. Bob Parsley of Colliers International represented the landlord, Change Happens. A+UP Charter Schools was founded in 2013. Students range in age from 11 to 14. A+UP enrolls 60 students and plans to increase enrollment to 180 students within three years.