Europa-by-the-sea

On Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the world-famous beach, Europa-by-the-Sea is an unprecedented collection of 50 residences styled in the manner of the classic Mediterranean villa. Old-world luxury abounds in these generously proportioned tastefully appointed condominiums, each with a stunning Atlantic Ocean View.

This fifteen story Mediterranean style mid-rise condo will be a spectacularly luxurious home to just fifty very discerning homeowners.

Floor plans for Europa By The Sea show a building sited to maximize views of the ocean, shoreline, Intracoastal and city skyline. The condo is already on sale and only few units remain available.

At Europa, you will zip up to your residence in a private elevator that opens to your foyer.

Residences are graced with nine foot high ceilings in most living areas and flow graciously. Selected units will include gas fired fireplaces, a very unusual feature here in South Florida.

The smallest residence is three bedrooms, three and a half opulent baths, 3,411 air conditioned square feet plus three expansive terraces, accessed through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.

Master Suites have enormous walk-in closets. Lavish Master Baths have marble everywhere and separate enclosures for water closet and bidet, Kohler® whirlpool tubs and Luxury Kohler® plumbing fixtures and accessories. Other bathrooms also include marble floors, vanity tops and tub surrounds.

Kitchens are finished with polished granite countertops and custom Italian made designer cabinets. Refrigerators are 48" Sub-Zero® brand and include icemakers. Glass door wine coolers, Miele® double wall ovens and dishwashers are all included. Microwaves are built-in and laundry rooms are equipped with top-quality washers and dryers.

In addition, Europa condos have permission to tap into the gas line along highway A1A. This means gas cook tops, a feature nearly unattainable in South Florida, will be available at Europa condos. Fireplaces will also be fired with natural gas.

It seems that every imaginable service has been planned for and every amenity has been thought of and included.

Outdoor recreational facilities will include a beautifully landscaped second level where you Will find the heated swimming pool, outdoor whirlpool spa, shaded bistro tables and chaise lounges, and the beautifully outfitted beach-side sun deck.

Indoors, residents will be able to stay fit in the poolside fitness center with locker rooms, weight training, and cardio equipment plus an area for aerobics, yoga, massage and sauna.

The building also provides each owner with two assigned, secure parking spaces rather than the usual one space per unit. Other extras include air-conditioned storage lockers, 24 hour access monitoring and closed circuit television surveillance, 24-hour concierge service/ lobby attendant and available valet parking.

Also included is the very latest "smart building" technology with residences pre-wired for voice, data and computer networking, cable and satellite TV.

Portable touch screen panels will control lighting, music, appliances, window coverings, personal computers, entertainment systems. These will also be used to communicate with the concierge and valet. You can even lock and unlock the front door, turn lights on and off, and more from a remote location.

That is just the beginning.

Prices for remaining units start at just over $1.5 million and go up to just over $4.5 million for the most astounding penthouse, nearly 7,000 air conditioned square feet and five terraces including one that wraps around the east corner of the building.

The sales office opened in September 2003 and the project was 20% reserved before the Developer even started a significant advertising campaign. Only a few remain available.

Europa is located in Lauderdale By The Sea, just north of Fort Lauderdale gold coast of beachfront hi-rise condos, the Galt Ocean Mile. The building is ready for occupancy since december 2006

It also might be the last great new building in the area for some time.

The political climate has turned against what some perceive as "over development" and Lauderdale By The Sea enacted a building height restriction of 45 feet shortly after this project was approved. A similar climate exists in Pompano Beach to the north and to the south in Fort Lauderdale, where Galt Ocean Mile is (for all intent and purposes) built out and few sites for new beachfront construction remain elsewhere.

As a result, this project has created considerable buzz in the real estate community. If this is the sort of home you have been waiting for, the time to act is now while there is still a selection among the 50 residences at Europa By The Sea.

Dog Owners take note: Europa is a "pet friendly" condo with some restrictions on nuisance animals. This will be confirmed when condo docs are available.