LONG BRANCH, N.J. - Manhattan professionals Francee Sugar and Gardenar Dunnan were out for an oceanfront walk in Long Branch last year when they happened upon Pier Village, a new mixed-use community located along the beachfront.
Intrigued by what they saw, the couple ventured into the Leasing Office and just 20 minutes later they knew Pier Village would make an ideal second home.
Ms. Sugar and Mr. Dunnan signed a lease the very next day and moved in just in time for the inaugural summer season at the community, which features 320 luxury rental residences and more than 100,000 square feet of boutique shops and restaurants overlooking the oceanfront.
"Pier Village was very attractive and we enjoyed how active it seemed with all of the restaurants, shops, the beach club, health club, concerts, and other special events throughout the year," notes Ms. Sugar.
"The convenience was also important; we wanted something close to Manhattan. Long Branch is approximately one hour away by car, plus there is excellent service by ferry, train, and bus."
Making the decision to lease, after formerly owning country homes in East Hampton, Long Beach Island, and Cold Spring, N.Y., the couple chose a spacious two-bedroom, beachfront residence and has greatly enjoyed their retreat.
"We have so many favorite things about Pier Village - the beach, the calm, and all of the activities. Also, the cleanliness, the attention to detail and of course, the onsite restaurants and shops," says Ms. Sugar.
The couple is not alone in its praise for Pier Village as more than 270 people have already moved and are enjoying all that this unique oceanfront community has to offer.
"This will certainly be an exciting year at Pier Village as most of the more than 30 restaurants and boutique shops are now open, adding to the vibrant year-round lifestyle found here," notes Greg Russo, a Vice President with Applied.
Pier Village features spacious studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with designer fixtures, a full-size washer and dryer, and a full General Electric appliance package. Many of the residences offer vaulted ceilings and balconies, and most feature spectacular ocean views enhanced by oversized windows.
Residents will also appreciate advanced BROADSTAR communications package featuring multiple phone lines, high-speed internet access, and digital cable television; while individually controlled heating and cooling systems assure year round comfort offered in each apartment. On-site parking is also available.
Monthly rents start at $1,495 for one-bedroom residences, $2,075 for two-bedroom designs, and $4,125 for three-bedroom residences.
For more information on Pier Village, please call (732)923-0100 or visit the website at www.piervillage.com.
To visit the community, take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 105. Proceed on Route 36 East to Rt. 71 South. Continue on Rt. 71 through 3rd traffic light onto Cedar Ave. On Cedar Ave. make a left onto Ocean Blvd. Proceed for 1.5 miles then make a right onto Laird St. Follow signs to Leasing Center.
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