Imagine relaxing on a lounge chair, enjoying the sound of lapping water and a cool drink as the sun sets on another beautiful day...You head inside to get ready to hit Center City's attractions for the hot Broadway hit currently on stage at the Academy of Music, and then dinner at the new Old City or Northern Liberties BYOB a few blocks away from home. All this after a day's work in the city.
Welcome to Waterfront Square Condominiums & Spa.
Located in the most northerly end of Penn's Landing and near the growing neighborhood of Northern Liberties on nearly 10 acres as the Delaware River bends, Waterfront Square truly offers the best of both worlds - the calming environment that a waterside setting creates, accented by easy access to the booming business and cultural environments of the major metropolis of Philadelphia. The completed Waterfront Square community will feature five residential towers anchored by The Lighthouse spa and fitness facility and positioned around a raised and landscaped center square. Residents of the first two towers, the Peninsula and the Regatta, have been enjoying this first new condominium development along the Delaware riverfront since last summer.
The property's development team, Isle of Capri Associates, L.P., have collectively worked in some of the most prestigious and uniquely beautiful areas in the world, including Miami, Los Angeles and major cities in Eastern Europe. Upon spotting the available stretch of land along the river in Philadelphia, they were struck by the potential water and city skyline views that could be enjoyed from units built at the very bend of the river. The continuing cultural and business development of the city of Philadelphia—with new companies, restaurants, exhibitions and shows arriving all the time—further convinced them that a community where residents could take advantage of both a tranquil riverfront setting and the sophistication of city life was truly an untapped opportunity. Principal Doron Gelfand commented: "We all fell in love with the breathtaking vistas and the potential of these riverfront piers...This parcel of land ranks among the most beautiful waterfront acreage anywhere in the world." Overwhelming sales in the very first week of availability confirmed their instincts, as did the support of regional public officials including Mayor John F. Street and Governor Edward G. Rendell.
The 1,006 total units range in size from 800-square-foot one-bedrooms to 6,000-square-foot penthouses, and all include extraordinary views and extra-large windows from which to enjoy them. Owners can customize their space with personal touches such as flooring, surface finishes and fixtures to accompany the top-of-the-line appliances and nine- and ten-foot ceilings. Bathrooms and closets are designed with ample space and every unit comes with a washer and dryer. While enjoying these conveniences, residents can step onto their glassed-in balcony or private patio garden, or head out to the elevated center square, lit at night to enhance the amazing riverside view. This elegantly manicured "green" space maximizes the natural surroundings and includes a putting area for perfecting a golf stroke, along with benches to curl up with a book or just daydream out at the water.
At Waterfront Square, everyday life includes complimentary valet parking, shuttle service to Center City, and the assistance of a 24-hour concierge - all adding to the peaceful ease of luxury living. The Lighthouse spa and fitness facility boasts the very latest in exercise equipment and indulgent treatments. From cardiovascular machines to private sauna areas, this clubhouse offers residents a unique advantage where they can enjoy a refreshing dip in the 25-meter, semi-Olympic, year-round pool, then rest out on the 8,500-square-foot deck complete with cafe service. For those preferring to be out among nature, a winding promenade surrounds the property, perfect for jogging or strolling, and a fenced-in dog run and park give pets their own space as well.
Ease of life also means accommodated work needs - and Waterfront Square has that covered, too. Every tower has high-speed Internet access and community rooms for social and business functions, and residents can also use the fully-equipped business center. In addition to the adjacent attractions of Penn's Landing and the one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants of Old City, immediate access to I-95, 676 and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge allow for prompt travel to and from the Philadelphia suburbs and beyond to New York and Washington, D.C.
Right now, construction is underway on the development's third tower, the Reef, to which new units and floor plans have recently been added that are scheduled for occupancy in Spring of 2009. New buyers continue to enjoy the ten-year tax abatement and our sales team is now onsite at the Peninsula to answer your questions on the spot. But perhaps the best indicators of the pleasure of Waterfront Square living are the satisfied residents who continue to enjoy the elegance and convenience of their new home. As one resident put it: "Living in Philadelphia...living on the river...living in luxury...what more could one ask?"
When the first warm weekend hit the region in April, Waterfront Square took on the atmosphere of an island resort, with friends and families soaking in the long-awaited sunshine and gazing out as brightly colored boats breezed by. Who would have thought all you would need to escape to an indulgent retreat would be right here in Philadelphia? The developers of Waterfront Square envisioned it - and it's all waiting for you.
