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Susan Friedman - FMPR
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For Immediate Release
Breckenridge, CO – June 5, 2008 – Luxury finally arrives in the Summit County of Colorado. Two of the most unique mountain developments to ever enter Colorado’s Summit County marketplace will be delivered by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Breckenridge, CO will soon welcome the arrival of the Fairmont Residences, Shock Hill and Fairmont Residences, On the River, both anticipated to open in 2010. The exclusive new luxury branded residences are bound to become two wonders of the real estate world, thanks to an unmatched location, a design dream-team, world-renowned management and a true commitment to sustainability.
Says John Niemi, CEO of Mesa Homes, “These projects have a special place in my heart; they are magical. You can catch trout on the picturesque Blue River in the morning and then spend the afternoon minutes away either skiing Breckenridge or playing Breckenridge’s championship golf course. Our team has taken no exceptions to ensure that these homes surpass anyone’s expectations. We are confident knowing that Fairmont, whose reputation for excellence is known across the globe, will continue our mission to provide only the best.”
Located, quite literally, at the Shock Hill Midway Station of the new BreckConnect™ Gondola, the $160 million Fairmont Residences, Shock Hill is perfectly situated in a pristine location within the Ten Mile Mountain Range, Mt. Baldy, the White River National Forest, and neighboring Town of Breckenridge. Perched on a high ridge line, Shock Hill commands unobstructed 360-degree views of Cucumber Gulch, a protected wetlands habitat that will forever remain undeveloped. The luxurious residential development offers a total of 87 units, including one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums and penthouse residences.
Just two miles away, Fairmont Residences, On the River includes 60 high-end paired residences and 60 lavish condominium units. Nestled amongst the whispering mountains and directly on the cascading Blue River, world-renowned for gold medal fly-fishing, the homes are private but not remote.
Just minutes away from both communities are shops, galleries and cafes in charming downtown Breckenridge. Nearby are some of North America’s premier ski resorts and five championship golf courses, including the Jack Nicklaus designed, 27-hole Breckenridge Golf Club. For every season, there is an activity, a new passion: snowboarding, boating, biking, ballooning, fishing, and hiking.
The developments’ style, termed “Rustic Zen” by the design team, incorporates the tradition of National Park Architecture with a sleek international flair. Enhancing the environment’s own natural beauty, the design team created a “livable landscape” utilizing eroded stone, floor to ceiling windows, grand timbers, vaulted ceilings and thoughtful planning for unique niches and high-end details. Amenities are plentiful including an infinity pool, hot tubs, outdoor fireplaces, underground parking, Café & Market, spacious fitness facility, and hybrid shuttle service to Town and the ski resort. Fairmont Residences, Shock Hill will also feature a full service luxury spa with massage/treatment rooms, hydrotherapy rooms, juice bar, and spa lunches. They are dream residences created by a dream team. Secluded and comfortable, open and airy, exclaiming true elegance as natural as their warmth.
Complementing Fairmont’s position as a leader in responsible tourism, a dedicated effort to consider “green development” for internal design elements includes long-term energy savings tactics, use of reclaimed and sustainability-grown cabinetry and low VOC paint, as well as a “dark sky” policy incorporating down-lighting both inside and out. Additionally, the team is adamant about creating a more sustainable wetlands and forest habitat.
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travellers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 55 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.
Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.
ABOUT MESA HOMES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Mesa Homes Development Company, bringing over fifty years of real estate sales, development and finance experience to Breckenridge, is a firm of Colorado residents creating communities of enduring value that fit naturally within the environment. Mesa communities welcome and enhance the lifestyle enjoyed by their owners. Mesa received the Vail Valley Builders Association’s 2006 Gold Medal BEAM Award for Builders Excellence and Achievement of Merit.
Their newest developments – Fairmont Residences Shock Hill and Fairmont Residences, On the River – exemplify the firm’s sole focus to provide superior quality residential living. The luxury developments host an ample supply of lavish amenities, outdoor activities, and striking views in a private but not remote setting. For more information, visit www.fairmontshockhill.com and www.fairmontontheriver.
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Fairmont Media Contact:
Lori Holland, Executive Director, Public Relations, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
(212) 715-7098, lori.holland@fairmont.com
Shock Hill/On the River Contact:
Scott Mitchell, Ten Peaks Sotheby’s
(866) 453-4887, scott.mitchell@sothebysrealty.com
