PUERTA DE PALMAS OPENS SALES CENTER IN THE HEART OF CORAL GABLES Coral Gables, Fla. January 11, 2004 ---- The Puerta de Palmas condominium opened for sales today from one of the most innovative and informative real estate sales offices in all South Florida. The new Puerta de Palmas sales center is located at 269 Giralda Avenue, at the southwest corner of Aragon and Salzedo Street, right in the heart of the Coral Gables shopping and business district, just one block north of Miracle Mile and east of Le Jeune Road. Its 2,200 square feet includes a viewing area for the computer-generated virtual tour, a detailed scale model and a complete model kitchen and master bath. The virtual tour allows prospective buyers to "walk through" the property, as if it were already built, on a high-definition plasma screen. "The sales center for Puerta de Palmas has been carefully designed to enable prospective buyers to make a very informed decision," said Paul Rosen and Scott Auker, the principals of Rosen-Auker Developments LLC, the developer. "Because of the range of resort-like amenities, fantastic views and optional finishes and refinements, we felt it vital to create a sales office that allows our clients to experience, as much as is possible, every aspect of the property." The architecturally accurate scale model serves as the centerpiece of the Puerta de Palmas sales office. In an adjacent area, the virtual tour that takes just four minutes to view has been designed using some of the latest computer graphics and virtual reality software. It takes viewers through practically every element of the property's residences and amenities, providing an in-depth glimpse of Puerta de Palmas that cannot be achieved from floorplans and artist renderings alone. The sales suite also features a floor plan display as well as an options and upgrades area for buyers to tailor their residences from a range of varied selections. Located at 888 Douglas Road, Puerta de Palmas will feature 198 one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums, street-level lofts and townhomes, which range from 776 to 1,470 square-feet and are priced from the low $200,000s to the $500,000s. The 17-story building will have outstanding views of downtown Miami and Coral Gables, and it will overlook the historic Puerta del Sol archway and meeting hall at 800 Douglas Road. Amenities will include valet parking and 24-hour concierge, a resident's lounge, business center with conference room, fully equipped fitness center, lavish pool deck with a heated pool and spa, a club room with billiards, bar and media center, and an outdoor entertainment plaza and putting green. The residences will feature Italian cabinetry, designer fixtures, stainless steel appliances, granite and marble countertops, whirlpool tubs, and designer tile and carpeting. Puerta de Palmas is being developed by Rosen-Auker Developments, whose principals have developed numerous highly successful residential and commercial properties in South Florida, Washington DC, Chicago and Canada. Its architectural design from the renowned firm of Fullerton Diaz Architects incorporates classic Coral Gables stylings that blend perfectly with the picturesque Puerta del Sol. Sales are being handled by Coral Gables' most successful realtor, Avatar Real Estate Services. The property will break ground in mid-2004, with completion set for spring 2006. Additional information on Puerta de Palmas and the limited-time pre-construction prices is available by calling (305) 443-8700 or visiting www.puertadepalmas.com. CONTACT: Julio Garcia (305) 669-8380 |
