Cincinnati Riverfront Homes
18 Dec2007
Filed Under Buying · Tagged: Covington, Kentucky, Newport, Northern Kentucky, riverviews · Print This Article
Northern Kentucky has already captured a significant revival with the addition of the Newport on the Levee complex. Stores and restaurants (and a wonderful AMC movie complex) took advantage of this central location, and crowds continue to flock to the area from Kentucky and Ohio.
Once again, Kentucky has won the battle with riverfront housing. First, the Ascent, while not exactly on the shores of the Ohio River, represents the first dramatic departure from the typical and out-dated buildings of Northern Kentucky. The Ascent building, designed by world-renowned architects, Studio Daniel Libeskind (designers of the World Trade Center redesign and memorial), was the first new building that was built to attract the wealthier retirees and executive type buyers, with prices ranging from $395,000 to $4.5 million for the 72 condos.
Next on tap was the larger South Shore development, a three-tower complex, featuring a private marina, clubhouse, pool and putting green. There are 200 units, priced at $250,000 to $2 million. This site features fantastic views of downtown and the east suburbs of Mt. Adams and Columbia Tusculm, and you’re just a short boat ferry away from the Montgomery Inn Boathouse.
The newest, but less expansive project is in Ludlow. These are town homes (and 1 Victorian home), feature private docks, elevators, and rooftop decks with gorgeous views of the Ohio River and downtown Cincinnati. These are much more livable areas, and offer more privacy than the Ascent and South Shore. While you still share walls with adjoining units, you don’t share floors or ceilings. A private garage on the ground level accompanies a media room, wine cellar and your own dock. This is key if you are a boat fanatic. Prices are fluctuating and you can choose from many luxurious amenities on the four living levels.
If any of these wonderful options interest you, contact me today, and we will figure out which is the best option for your lifestyle.
I apologize if this posted twice.
I take issue with your assertion that somehow Kentucky once again “won the battle for riverfront housing”. How so?
First of all, it was developable land on long-neglected riverfront in Kentucky and wasn’t a project where the developers had to make a choice what side of the river to choose…
…because the Cincinnati skyline is best visible from Kentucky, for obvious reasons, and…
…this project has been under construction for several months.
I love Kentucky, but I always have to challenge statements like this because there’s this line of thinking that somehow Kentucky is somehow on fire, when in fact it is really just finally catching up.