Chateaux on Central

Each day I drive past this on my way to my office. Located at Central and Palm Lane, Chateaux on Central represents.....

Well, I'm not totally sure. Last I heard the project was in foreclosure. There are residences listed for sale and pending on MLS. Is it a go? If you know the answer, please share.

Who am I to judge architecture? I was asked to drop a college art class due to my utter lack of talent. Chateaux on Central is similar to what you might find in established East Coast cities. Anyway, I cannot remember the last time I saw progress or movement on the job site. I thought I would share a little view of what I get to look at every day.

More photos here.

Comments

[Aaron King]

Do you know when the foreclosure sale is set?

[anon]

This is an ugly building. I'm sorry you have to see it everyday

[Tracy Thompson]

I know the sale is set for early February - I'll have to research the date.

[John]

Extremely tacky architecture. People really need to stop buying and building this fake architecture. It's sooo tacky, and makes Phoenix ugly. :(

[Tracy Thompson]

John, the project might not be as ugly if it was not sandwiched between high-rises.

Maybe. I'm trying to give it the benefit of a doubt but it's not easy.

[joanna]

I only wonder if the same people who think that Chateaux makes Phoenix ugly- think that the new home developments in Surprise are beautiful? There is nothing like suburbs, right? made of sticks and stucco, with ugly texture, and few dying trees in the front yards.
This is really sad. There is no diversity in architecture in phoenix and chateaux was one of the developments that could bring it. But I guess we have to forgive people with no good taste or artistic education. Hopefully they can't afford to buy a condo in Chateaux anyway :)

[joanna]

I only wonder if the same people who think that Chateaux makes Phoenix ugly- think that the new home developments in Surprise are beautiful? There is nothing like suburbs, right? made of sticks and stucco, with ugly texture, and few dying trees in the front yards.
This is really sad. There is no diversity in architecture in phoenix and chateaux was one of the developments that could bring it. But I guess we have to forgive people with no good taste or artistic education. Hopefully they can't afford to buy a condo in Chateaux anyway :)

[Gigi]

"There is nothing like suburbs, right? made of sticks"

Instead this tacky monster has a green plastic roof! How solid! This is a real high-quality building! You would think they could afford real copper, at least.

And no, I am not a suburbanite. I am European, and I always lived in my family's palazzo in central Milan. Trust me, this is NOT architectural diversity... or maybe it is: A DIFFERENT kind of horror!

[Gigi]

PS: It has "Disneyland" written all over it! And those fake glued-on bricks without any structural function whatsoever... How wonderful, how sturdy and sensible!

[Tom]

@Joanna

LOL :))) "Made of sticks," and, pray tell, what is this hideous "chateau" made of? It's just plywood and drywall under the fake brick veneer. Wake up!

[Joe Morales]

Bill Cosby once said, “I don’t know what the key to success is, but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.”

I love Arizona architecture. As a luxury Realtor in Arizona, I’ve had the privilege of touring homes for clients in excess of $18 million. From the sleek sophistication of Frank Lloyd Wright Modern to the charm and mystique of Old-World European, I’ve seen some of the finest architecture the Southwest has to offer.

With that said, the first time I laid eyes on Chateau, I literally got butterflies in my stomach. As a Chicago area native, I think the community is absolutely stunning.
A remarkable exhibition of old-world elegance, complimented by greater Phoenix’s sunny climate, vibrant lifestyle and substantial business community, this enclave of urban mini-mansions has no counterpart in the world, and we have no reason to be ashamed of it.
Many people prefer revival buildings to traditional stucco walls and tile shingle homes, or glass tower condominiums.

The Victorian inspired Chateaux on Central represents a unique opportunity to own a limited edition collection piece amid a number of cultural arts venues, educational opportunities, sporting arenas and conference centers.

Today, all over the United States, many homes from the Victorian era still stand, and are among the most sought after real estate in almost any neighborhood. Italianate and Renaissance Revival - evocative of the Palazzos of Milan - along with American Queen Anne and Gothic Revival are among most popular architectural styles to inspire the iconic brownstone homes beloved by many, and afforded by few, for over a century.

Chateaux on Central is modeled after Phoenix’s own Victorian era mansion, Rosson House, which was built in 1895 and designed by A. P. Petit, a well-known San Francisco area architect who had moved his business to the up-and-coming city of Phoenix.

At an estimated $55 to $60+ million total cost of construction, crafted from authentic jumbo brick & masonry, and adorned with soaring steeples and turrets, there is nothing “fake” about these opulent luxury residences. Buyers can be confident that the allure and integrity of the Chateaux on Central community will remain for generations to come.

I invite each of you to come tour our community, even my European friend with the palazzo in Milan. Even if you don’t admire the architecture, you'll quickly come to appreciate the immense quality of the residences.

The Grand Opening is coming later this year, and you are invited to come check it out.

Our team is thrilled at the explosion of interest we’ve received upon the transition to new ownership. We are pleased and eager to showcase this highly anticipated community, and become major contributors to the growing success of the Phoenix Central Corridor.

You can follow our progress via the Chateau on Central Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chateau-on-Central/125901610766460. We urge you to become a fan to get all the latest news, photos and updates.