Lomax Properties is constructing a five-story, 100-unit condominium complex at the corner of Hobbs Road and Northline Avenue, a short walk to Greensboro’s Bicentennial and Bog gardens, as well as the Shops at Friendly Center. Seven floor plans are available, ranging from a 1,796-square-foot one-level unit to a 3,617-square foot two-story penthouse.
If location is the key to the best places to live, Lomax Properties has found a ideal spot in Greensboro for its new luxury condominium complex, Somerset at Friendly. Situated at the corner of Hobbs Road and Northline Avenue, Somerset is positioned to take advantage of some of Greensboro’s best shopping, dining, entertainment and natural beauty.
Greensboro’s beautiful Bog Garden and Bicentennial Garden are a short stroll from the complex, and the Greensboro Arboretum and Greenway are also close by. All the shops, cafes, restaurants, specialty stores and entertainment of Friendly Center are just steps away, along with the convenience of a post office, banks and 24-hour grocery store. Sidewalks will connect the condos to the Harris Teeter and the Shops at Friendly Center.
The five-story, 260,000-squarefoot, 100-unit condominium complex offers seven floor plans ranging in size from a 1,796-square-foot one-level unit to a 3,617-square-foot two-story penthouse. Upper fl oors will have great views of downtown Greensboro and the surrounding area. All units have either two or three bedrooms plus a den and feature an open layout with an easy flow between greatroom, gourmet kitchen and dining room. In some units the kitchen is set on a diagonal, adding an extra measure of interest to the efficient design.
Standard features in all units include 10-foot ceilings, 7-inch crown molding in living rooms and kitchens, granite countertops in a choice of five colors, Wolf gas cook tops (electric is also available), Kitchen Aid wall ovens and dual-drawer dishwashers, and combination microwave and convection ovens. Master baths feature ceramic tile showers and garden soaking tubs with Kohler fixtures. Energy efficient, tankless water heaters provide ondemand hot water in keeping with Lomax Properties’ sound environmental practices. Bedrooms are carpeted, while hardwood floors provide elegant footing in living rooms and kitchens. Units are customizable, allowing buyers a great deal of leeway in design options.
The development’s amenities will include two parking spaces for each unit, one with a storage area, in a gated underground parking garage, as well as three decentralized elevators for access to the units. The complex will be serviced by a 24-hour doorman/concierge in the centrally located lobby on the main floor. A caterer’s kitchen, gas fireplace, billiard room, on-site fitness center and a business facility with conference room will be available for use by residents.
A partially covered rooftop terrace, ground-level courtyard, gas grills, a water feature and an outdoor fireplace will make up the complex’s outdoor common living areas. Individual units also have their own open-air balconies. Maintenance and management of the complex are on-site.
A model of a greatroom and gourmet kitchen is open for viewing at the Somerset at Friendly sales office. The model gives buyers an excellent idea of the quality construction and options available in Somerset condominiums.
One of the features to check out is the electric fireplace in the model. While gas fireplaces are standard in Somerset condominiums, the optional electric fireplace truly gives the appearance of a real fire without the flame of gas. Granite countertops, cabinetry and hardware selections are also on display.
Construction of the complex is now under way and is scheduled for completion by late fall/early winter 2008.
The sales office is next to Harris Teeter in the Shops at Friendly Center (3328-103 West Friendly Avenue). The office is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can also visit www.lomaxproperties.com, or call 547-6776.
Build a new neighborhood, and it’s not that unusual for retail and commercial activity to follow. Lomax Properties is doing things a little differently. The company is building a residential community within a shopping center.
And if you know anything about the Shops at Friendly, you already know Somerset at Friendly is going to be something special. Billed in marketing material as an “urban lifestyle choice,” Somerset is a swank set of condos built amidst shopping, dining and entertainment – all within walking distance of some of Greensboro’s nicest links to nature: the Bog and Bicentennial gardens, the Arboretum and the greenway.
“I think I’m most excited about the location,” says Gina Hensley, broker-in-charge and director of operations for Lomax Properties. “There’s nothing comparable in Greensboro. The closest would be in Charlotte or Raleigh, where you have shopping, dining and nature all within a stone’s throw.”
The 260,000-square-foot condominium community, located at the corner of Hobbs Road and Northline Drive, will offer 100 loft-style two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size from roughly 2,000 square feet for single-floor units to almost 4,000 square feet for the two-level penthouse units. “Buyers won’t have to sacrifice on space at all,” Hensley says “That’s been one of our draws, I think. Folks want to downsize their maintenance and not think about yard work, but they don’t want to give up their square feet.”
Plans for the façade can be described as traditional classic – brick and stucco – with an urban flair. Interior amenities include open floor plans, gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchens and ample storage.
With prices starting at 412,000, each unit is customizable. In addition to selecting interior finishes, available in all manner of high-end standards and upgrades, buyers can choose from a variety of floor plans and are able to move around interior walls.
The community will offer several outdoor living spaces, including exterior balconies, courtyard sites with gas grills, water features and a fireplace, and a 3,000-square-foot rooftop terrace with a covered area and a catering kitchen, perfect for parties. Somerset will also have a club room, an on-site fitness center and 24-hour doorman/concierge service.
One less-than-glamorous feature the developer is particularly excited about is the parking facility, which is being built below the condominiums. Each unit will come with two parking spaces, one of which will include an enclosed storage space.
Condominiums are expected to be ready for move-in by Spring/Summer 2009. Although construction on the buildings is just beginning, a model showroom is now open adjacent to the Harris Teeter in the Shops at Friendly.
For more information, visit the model 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Or visit www.lomaxproperties.com, or call 547-6776.
Greensboro, NC (February 20, 2007) - Lomax Properties announces the development of Somerset at Friendly Center, a 260,000 square foot unique residential condominium community located within The Shops at Friendly Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Conveniently located at the corner of Hobbs Road and Northline Drive, acquisition of the 4 acre site from Starmount Company will be finalized in early April 2007. The midrise luxury condominium community is scheduled for completion Spring/Summer 2009.
The community will be Greensboro’s first to offer an urban lifestyle choice already popular in larger metropolitan markets.
Located adjacent to Bog Garden, Bicentennial Garden and David Caldwell Park and within walking distance of the Arboretum and Lake Daniel Greenway, residents will have the convenience of nearby shopping, dining and recreation combined with maintenance-free living.
“I knew from the moment I saw this property that it would be the perfect place to live; it offers great views of the downtown skyline, close proximity to five city parks and readily accessible to shopping, dining and entertainment. I know this lifestyle appeals to me, and I think it appeals to others, too,” said John Lomax, President and owner of Lomax Properties.
Somerset at Friendly Center will offer approximately 100 spacious loft-style 2 and 3 bedroom condominiums with open floor plans and amenities such as, gas fireplaces, outdoor balconies, walk-in closets and gourmet kitchens. A limited number of penthouse residences will be available. Plentiful secured covered parking, a community clubroom, and onsite concierge and management services are planned for the project. Units have views of the Greensboro skyline, nearby wooded areas or the centrally located landscaped courtyard. The properties inherent beauty will be preserved by retaining existing natural areas, creating a park-like setting. Sizes will range from approximately 2000–3000 square feet with prices starting at $200.00 per square foot.
There has been a great deal of community interest in the project. Lomax properties along with the design team conducted focus group sessions with prospective buyers and as result our team has designed unique desirable residential community. As result, Lomax properties list of Interested buyers continues to grow daily.
Design team members include:
Borum-Wade Engineers, Civil Engineering, Greensboro, NC
One Design Center, Interior Design, Greensboro, NC
Release of the project is planned for May, 2007. Lomax Properties will open a sales center adjacent to Harris Teeter in late spring. To be added to the waiting list or for more information, contact Lomax Properties at
336-547-6776 or visit contacts
Established in 2000, Lomax Properties was initially utilized by company founder John Lomax as a development company in conjunction with Lomax Construction. Working together, the two companies offer Development, Construction, Brokerage and Property Management across North Carolina. Gina Hensley, RPA, CPM®, CCIM,Director of Operations acts as Broker in Charge for Lomax Properties.
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