Tarpon Point Marina's riverfront condos help elevate the market

COURTESY PHOTO Luxury condominium Tarpon Landings.

As luxury condominium buildings start springing up across Southwest Florida waterfronts, home seekers are quickly discovering that you don't have to own an estate-sized lot to enjoy the benefits of estate-sized living. Condominium homes such as those offered at Tarpon Point Marina in Cape Coral, combine the best of the financial and lifestyle benefits associated with traditional single-family estate homes into a convenient, maintenance-free package -- with the added benefit of sky-high views.

"We are noticing that buyers appreciate the comfort and convenience of condo living as much as they appreciate all of its luxurious qualities," said Tarpon Point's Director of Sales and Marketing Nick Cross. "Young retirees and second-home buyers love that they can have the convenience of a condominium with all of the qualities they expect in a estate home. However, no view from a single-family home could match these," he said, referring to the homes in Tarpon Point's newest condominium village, Tarpon Landings.

Tarpon Landings is a gated enclave that features three 14-story buildings with 210 total residences that range from 2,844 to 5,296 square feet of living area. The architecture of the buildings is imposing, highlighted by a cascading waterfall that conceals two parking levels.

Historically, one of the criticisms of condominium living is less than appealing parking arrangements. To avoid this undesirable dilemma, developer Grosse Pointe has supplied this community with fully enclosed and secure garages for each unit.

Another luxurious convenience is Tarpon Landings' finely appointed interiors. All residences feature private guest terraces, oversized ceramic tile floors, a granite-top wet bar, stainless steel kitchen appliance package, walk-in wardrobes, decorative arches, art niches, columns and a soaker tub in the master bath. Tarpon Landings also offers penthouse designs with more than 10,000 total square feet and an expansive rooftop garden area with areas for spas, outdoor kitchens, observations decks and more.

Generous interior features in Tarpon Landings are only matched by the resort-style amenities such as a 4,000- square-foot clubhouse with fitness center, social room, catering kitchen, media lounge, pool and spa, all fronting Tarpon Point's 175-slip deep-water marina.

Grosse Pointe Development also recognized the importance of providing peace of mind to Tarpon Landings residents. A community concierge service provides or arranges transportation to the airport and other destinations, performs security home checks, oversees vendor home visits and arranges fishing charters, boating trips and golf outings.

"Our buyers aren't just purchasing real estate," explained Cross. "They are buying into an experience - the fantasy of living in a waterfront paradise. We do our best to facilitate that."

That experience will be enhanced with the addition of The Resort at MarinaVillage, a 184-room condo/hotel. The resort will be the centerpiece of a planned waterfront promenade, The Shops and Offices at MarinaVillage, featuring boutiques, restaurants, offices, a banquet center and day spa.

"The condo/hotel concept is an entirely new one for this area," said Cross. "For condominium seekers looking for a luxurious home with all the amenities of a hotel, condo/hotel ownership can provide that."

Situated at the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River, Tarpon Point Marina is located at 5902 Silver King Boulevard. The sales center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. To learn more about Tarpon Point Marina, call (239) 549-8500, or log on to www.tarponpoint.com.