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MEDIA RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Rich Carlson June 27, 2009
508-868-5103 (mobile)
508-393-8243 (direct line)
E-mail: rich@carlcomm.com
OPENING OF THE 22-STORY CARNEGIE TOWER
BRINGS LUXURY WATERFRONT LIVING IN THE
NORTHEAST TO A NEW LEVEL
NEWPORT COUNTY, RI --- A jazz band provided music for dancing under the stars as Carnegie Abbey Club members, guests and homeowners of the new luxurious Carnegie Tower celebrated the grand opening of the most exclusive high-rise condominiums in the Northeast on Saturday, June 27, 2009.
The evening marked the latest achievement for Philadelphia developer Brian O’Neill, owner of the 400-acre Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, located just 20 minutes north of Newport. The 22-story Tower features 79 one-and two-story luxury residences.
Designed by award-winning Burt Hill Architects in Boston, MA, the Tower’s elegant sand-white exterior is accented by seven-foot tall windows and private balconies. First-floor amenities include a magnificent lobby featuring marble floors, raised-panel mahogany walls, a black Murano glass chandelier and high-speed/secure elevators providing direct access to 90% of the residences.
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Among the Tower’s amenities are a private fitness center, fully-equipped business center, wireless Internet access (WiFi) available in most common areas and a sophisticated entry and elevator security system.
Each residence includes Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors, French limestone kitchen floors and natural stone throughout the master baths. Most residences feature fireplaces and all have granite countertops, Wolf cook tops, wall-mounted ovens, private balconies and terraces.
In addition to the 78 one– to four-bedroom residences ranging from $799,000 - $5,470,000, the Tower features a two-story 6,735 sq.ft. penthouse offered at $14.5 million. This one-of-kind-residence, featuring 360-degree views of Narragansett Bay and Aquidneck Island, offers four bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half baths and a luxurious chef’s kitchen.
The Penthouse also features 1,700 sq. ft. of outdoor space with four private balconies on the main level, an enclosed rooftop observatory with a wet bar and two outdoor terraces featuring a rooftop garden and 10-person Jacuzzi.
Other penthouse features include a library and study, formal dining room, spacious living room perfect for entertaining, and state-of-the-art media and electronics.
Adjacent to the Tower are 25 private beach-style cabanas, a 25-meter, three-lane lap pool, outdoor whirlpool spa and separate children’s wading pool.
The Carnegie Tower and Carnegie Abbey Club received two five-star rating awards in the 2008 International Property Awards competition sponsored by CNBC and The New York Times. In the Best High-rise Development category, Carnegie Abbey was one of only four in North and South America to receive a five-star rating.
In the Best Golf Development category, Carnegie Abbey was one of only five such developments in North and South America to receive a five-star rating and one of only two in the United States.
Tower residents will enjoy five-star concierge services which are a hallmark of living at Carnegie Abbey. From private executive chef dining to arranging for golf, yachting, tennis, equestrian or private lessons for family members of all ages, every facet
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of the Carnegie Abbey Club lifestyle will be available to Carnegie Tower residents.
For more information about The Carnegie Tower and The Carnegie Abbey Club, visit their website: www.TheCarnegieAbbeyClub.com or call 401-848-2500.
ABOUT THE CARNEGIE ABBEY CLUB
The Carnegie Abbey Club, located just minutes from downtown Newport, RI on over 400 waterfront acres, features an array of amenities including a Scottish Links-style 18-hole waterfront golf course, a yacht club with 41 slips for boats up to 75 feet, swimming pools, tennis, a European spa, an equestrian center, concierge and certified master chef. Residential opportunities at Carnegie Abbey include 21 single-family cottages starting at $1.9 million, 34 large single-family homes and home sites, 24 Carnegie Suites introduced in 2008 starting at $899,000 including a Club Membership, plus the luxurious 22-story Carnegie Tower featuring 79 one- and two-story condominiums overlooking Narragansett Bay. Prices range from $799,000 to $5,470,000 for Tower condominiums, with the 8,435 sq. ft. penthouse offered at $14.5 million.
ABOUT O’NEILL PROPERTIES GROUP
O'Neill Properties is a leading national real estate investment and development company headquartered in King of Prussia, Pa which is developing a portfolio which it currently values at over $2 billion. The company focuses on development of luxury multifamily residences, plus Class ‘A’ office and retail space in the Northeast through the recycling and renovation of surplus brownfield industrial and military real estate. O’Neill Properties has completed development of over 13 million square feet of office space and 700 apartments. Currently, O’ Neill has over 2 million square feet of mixed-use and residential developments under construction and development plans for an additional 4.5 million square feet of office and retail space. Notable projects in the O’Neill portfolio are the The Carnegie Abbey Club and The Carnegie Tower in Newport County, RI, Uptown Worthington in Chester County, PA.; the rejuvenation of Conshohocken, PA., with the creation of the Millennium Class ‘A’ office buildings and Riverwalk multifamily residential homes; and Corinthian luxury condominiums in Philadelphia, PA.
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