The Turnberry Towers, currently being built in Rosslyn, has had an extensive national advertising campaign, Newsweek, radio, even the in-flight mag for USAirways, all of which have been touting spectacular views of Historical Georgetown University, National Cathedral, and the Potomac River. However notice the picture on the left which was taken facing in the direction of Georgetown and the river.
There are multiple 15+ story buildings between the Turnberry lot and the river, clearly blocking the views for most of the buildings future residence.
Turnberry has developed similar buildings, architecturally, and amenities wise in Las Vegas, Miami, and the Bahamas, all of which clearly have real views to boast, their new Arlington development… not so sure.
I also saw their ads while in Vegas!
If you have a place under contract there, false advertising might be grounds for a release with your deposit returned. Make sure to consult a lawyer if your might have been misled.
Also get EVERYTHING in writing (even email). Most contracts have a clause that nullifies all verbal comments.
I wonder if the views that they talk about are from the top floor.
Keep up the blogging and buzz around town.
Frank- Broker in VA for FranklyRealty.com
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