reported by
Agent SS
There’s quite a buzz brewing about the new TOD
(transit-oriented overlay district) “lifestyle mall” on Route 3B. Realtors
expect to see heightened interest this summer as residents decide to downsize,
divorce, or upgrade their images.
Scrodwell Banker has the exclusive listing agreement for the
luxury apartments at TOD. Realtor Biffy Van Buren (pictured on the left)
is the listing agent.
“This town has a serious shortage of luxury housing and we
need to give residents more choices in high-end lifestyle options,” said Van
Buren. “In addition, we hope to attract more high-income people to our
community, in order to make up for the low-income people displaced by the lack
of affordable housing. It all makes perfect sense.”
The TOD apartments will be arranged in three “lifestyle clusters”
according to rental fees: The Gilded COD, Simply SCROD and the Clam Strip. There
will be six one-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units. All apartments will have
at least four baths, three walk-in closets, a media room and temperature-controlled
wine cellar. There will be granite galore: “Even the two-car garages will have
granite countertops!” boasts the brochure.
Shared facilities include six rooftop hot tubs, two rooftop putting
greens, a climbing wall, day spa and horseshoe pits.
Two of the units (in the Clam Strip) will be deemed affordable and
will be available through a lottery.
“In terms of demographics, we’re targeting young
professionals with high incomes and spending power,” explained Biffy. “We’re
hoping the Carnival Cruise type offerings on the roof deck will attract a
dynamic crowd that’s eager to spend and ‘get out there!’ in the community. We
are not interested in coupon-clippers or low-income people with potentially
troubled children taxing the school system and shoplifting in the mall.”
Stay tuned the the Tiny Mind Gazette for TOD status updates throughout the year.
