CLEMSON, S.C. — Valeo Groupe US, in conjunction with equity partner Harrison Street Real Estate Capital LLC, has unveiled plans to deliver Epoch Clemson, a 310-unit, 994-bed student housing community serving Clemson University in Clemson. Ed Coco, Matt Casey and Libby Malloy of HFF secured a floating-rate construction loan for the property on behalf of the developers. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. Epoch Clemson will be situated along the shoreline of Lake Hartwell, just off U.S. Highway 123/Clemson Boulevard. The property will comprise 15 buildings with a variety of cottage, townhome, brownstone and apartment units. Community amenities will include a resort-style pool and clubhouse, volleyball court, 24-hour fitness center, computer center and landscaped courtyards. With more than 3,600 feet of Lake Hartwell frontage, the community will also feature waterfront amenities including a private beach, boat docks, lakeside pedestrian paths and select units with lake views. The community is slated for completion in summer 2019.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Colliers International has arranged the $18.4 million sale of Axis Office Park, a four-building office portfolio located at 350-352 Halton Road in Greenville. Formerly occupied by Fluor, the buildings total 228,000 square feet. Colliers arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, Tempus Real Estate Investments. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. Taylor Allen and Brantley Anderson of Colliers will handle the property’s leasing assignment, and Brendan Gower of Colliers will provide real estate management services. In addition, LCK will provide project management services for the property.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Landscape architectural firm Lifescapes International has been selected to design the landscapes for the redevelopment of two entertainment centers in Myrtle Beach — Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach. Burroughs & Chapin is leading the multi-year redevelopment of the two destinations. At Barefoot Landing, the redevelopment will include 45,000 square feet of new retail space, a new restaurant district known as Dockside Village, the addition of an amphitheater and a new boardwalk on the south end of the property. Lifescapes will design the landscape for the entire redevelopment, and plans to incorporate a water entertainment feature and show, as well as increase patio space along the waterfront. The firm will use blue stone and brick pavers throughout the center to mimic the look of Charleston. In addition, Lifescapes will add a programmable lawn that will host activities including concerts and an ice skating rink during the holiday season. At Broadway at the Beach, Lifescapes will design the landscape for the entire redevelopment, including The Avenue, the property’s entertainment and nightlife section. The Avenue recently underwent a renovation that included façade upgrades, the relocation of Hard Rock Café, opening of Dave & Buster’s and a new architectural style …
SUMTER, S.C. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $15.9 million acquisition loan for Piedmont Plantation, a 252-unit apartment community in Sumter, roughly 45 miles east of Columbia. Bill Matone of NorthMarq Capital arranged the 10-year, Freddie Mac loan with a 30-year amortization schedule. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. Piedmont Plantation offers one- to three-bedroom floor plans and features a clubhouse, playground, swimming pool with sundeck, car care center, 24-hour fitness center, dog park and grilling stations.
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. — CBRE has arranged the $5.4 million sale of 110 Milacron Drive, a 182,534-square-foot industrial facility in Fountain Inn, a suburb of Greenville. Campbell Lewis of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, 844 S.E. Main LLC. CBRE’s Marcus Cornelius and Nick Hollstegge represented the undisclosed seller. Constructed in 1980, the facility features 28-foot clear heights, motion-activated T-8 lighting in the warehouse, eight dock-high doors, 130 parking spaces and 26,941 square feet of office space. The new owner plans to improve the facility’s exterior and interior features, as well as parking and truck court surfaces.
CONWAY, S.C. — Frampton Construction Co. LLC has broken ground on a 46,028-square-foot manufacturing facility located within Atlantic Center in Conway, roughly 15 miles northwest of Myrtle Beach. Agracel Inc. is developing the project, which will be leased to Teknoware, a Finnish manufacturer of interior lighting systems for commercial vehicles. In addition to manufacturing space, the building will include 5,000 square feet of office space. The project is slated for a May 2018 completion.
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. — Belk | Lucy, a Charleston-based real estate firm, has arranged the $3.6 million sale of Bees Ferry Landing, a 15,159-square-foot shopping center located at 3750 Savannah Highway on Johns Island, a suburb of Charleston. Chris Dion of Belk | Lucy arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, El Cid Alpha LLC. Genco Olive Oil Co. LLC sold the asset. The center currently houses tenants such as Domino’s Pizza, Chucktown Fitness and Subway.
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Multifamily Firms Targeting Charlotte, Raleigh Suburbs, Says InterFace Carolinas Panel
ATLANTA — Executives from some of the most active multifamily firms in the Southeast are honing in on the suburbs of Charlotte and Raleigh as they map out their long-term investment and development strategies. During the Carolinas panel at the eighth annual InterFace Multifamily Southeast conference, the panelists stated they’re preparing for a suburban shift as a large swath of the millennial renting cohort and downsizing baby boomers will be priced out of core submarkets. “There’s a confluence of different demand drivers that will persist in earnest for the next five to 10 years as we see the millennial migration happening and affordability constraints start to enter the picture more,” said Eddy O’Brien, managing partner and co-founder of Blaze Partners, a boutique multifamily investment firm based in Charleston, S.C. Ben Yorker, vice president of development at Northwood Ravin, said his firm is also interested in Charlotte and the Triangle area for new development opportunities in 2018. “Within those markets we’re edging away from infill and exploring more suburban opportunities,” said Yorker. “We’re targeting renters by choice like empty nesters or urban professionals. In 2018, we’ll shift significantly to target millennials looking to the suburbs.” New development is already trickling its …
ANDERSON, S.C. — Berkadia has arranged the $7.9 million sale of Huntington Apartments, a 152-unit multifamily community in South Carolina’s Upstate region. Located at 150 Continental St. in Anderson, Huntington Apartments includes one- to three-bedroom floor plans and features a swimming pool, 24-hour maintenance and laundry facilities. At the time of sale, the property was 96 percent occupied. Mark Boyce and Blake Coffey of Berkadia arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Texas-based Huntington Apartments LLC. Arizona-based Sante Realty Investments acquired the asset.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CBRE has arranged the sales of three grocery-anchored centers in the Carolinas: Mountain Village in Jefferson, N.C.; Pine Needle Square in Smithfield, N.C.; and Westowne Shopping Center in Greenville, S.C. Mike Burkard and Steve Shields of CBRE arranged the transactions on behalf of the seller, Greensboro, N.C.-based Johnston Properties. The buyers and other terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Constructed in 1982, the 114,385-square-foot Mountain Village was fully leased at the time of sale to Food Lion, Rite Aid, Roses and Family Dollar. The 112,279-square-foot Pine Needle Square was constructed in 1975 and was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Carlie C’s IGA, AutoZone, Citi Trends, Gallery Furniture and Pizza Hut. Westowne Shopping Center totals 121,839 square feet and was 94 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Bi-Lo, Roses Express, AutoZone and Cash America. The center was constructed in 1971.