
Albert
B. Ashforth, Inc. – Management Services has been selected
by Investcorp, Inc. to manage The Riverside Properties, a seven
building commercial office portfolio, totaling over 145,000 square
feet along the Saugatuck River in Westport, Connecticut.
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Riverside Avenue is a class A office building, with approximately
55,000 square feet, situated on one and three quarters acre. Built
in 1979 with significant renovations in 2004, the building is 95
percent leased with Northwest Mutual, Preferred Retreats and Roger
Ferris + Partners as major tenants.
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Riverside Avenue is composed of five buildings totaling 49,670 square
feet. The buildings are situated around a pebble stone plaza that
features a fountain and pool. Built in 1981, the complex is 100%
occupied. DL Ryan Company and Cobb & Eisenberg, LLC are the
major tenants.
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Riverside Avenue is also a class A office building that was built
in 1984. The 41,000 square foot building situated on 2.6 acres of
land features a pedestrian boardwalk along the Saugatuck River.
355 Riverside Avenue is leased exclusively to Allied Domecq for
its U.S. headquarters.
The
Riverside Properties are located in an extremely desirable Westport
location, and all have convenient access to exit 17 off of interstate
95, US route 1 and Westport’s Main Street.
“We’re
delighted to have been awarded the management of this portfolio
and to be working with an owner who values tenant service and operating
excellence as we do,” said Robert Hartt, Executive Vice President
for Ashforth’s Management Services Division.
Joseph Naspo, property manager for Albert B. Ashforth, Inc. –
Management Services, will oversee all operations of these properties.