FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Premier Developers, best known locally for its “La Rive” condo which premiered in 2005, is introducing a new level of “la dolce vita” – Italian for “the sweet life” – to the up-and-coming Middle River area in Fort Lauderdale with RIVA, a 100-residence luxury riverfront condominium. Merging the laid-back Fort Lauderdale waterfront lifestyle with exquisitely designed residences, remarkably large panoramic terraces, and an extraordinary 40,000-square-foot private club, the elegant 15-story retreat is designed with a distinctive Italian flair.

The curvilinear building on 400 feet of waterfront property is the latest from the Deckelbaum family, the highly successful, fourth generation developer family which celebrates 100 years of success in 2014.

RIVA, meaning “river bank” in Italian, will be located on a wide stretch of the Middle River across from George English Park, just off Federal Highway/north of Sunrise Blvd., at 1180 North Federal Highway. Overlooking the lush 20-acre park and lagoon, RIVA will feature unobstructed views of the river, beaches and the ocean beyond. Residents will also enjoy city sunset views. 

RIVA is exclusively represented by One Sotheby International Realty. Construction is slated to begin fall 2014; completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2016. In addition to the riverfront lobby and the fourth floor club deck, there will be only 10 residences per floor on nine floors (starting on the fifth floor), plus penthouse levels, as well as two unique residences on the second and third floors. There are 10 floor plans/models from which to choose, ranging from 1,540 to over 2,500 square feet.

RIVA’s large residences will offer beautiful terraces with exceptionally large panoramic spaces up to 70 feet long, deep enough for full-size dining areas and summer kitchens. Terrace sizes range from 300 square feet to 900 square feet for typical floor plans, with penthouses boasting even larger terraces. Direct private access elevators will open to all of the larger residences.

The 15-story tower will also feature:

• Eight two-story penthouses on the top floors, ranging from 4,180 to 4,650 square feet of interior living space.
• Two custom residences – one a unique second floor residence boasting over 8,000 square feet of interior living space on the river, and one third floor residence featuring 4,200 square feet of interior living space plus a garage.

The well-designed residences will feature upscale amenities including Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf gas range, imported Italian cabinetry, stone countertops and much more. 

Prices for two- and three-bedroom models currently range from $555,000 to $1.3 million. Penthouses and custom units range from $2,450,000 to over $4 million.

RIVA’s entire fourth floor club deck will be an “acre in the sky” – and the single largest private “club” space anywhere in Fort Lauderdale, exclusive to residents and their guests. The 40,000-square-foot space (20,000 square feet of floor-through, glass-walled air conditioned facilities, and a 20,000-square-foot wrap-around outdoor deck) will feature:

• A 7,000-square-foot Fitness Center, fully equipped with cardio and aerobic areas, as well as yoga
• The 2,500-square-foot Club Room, a cocktail lounge and private party room offering indoor and outdoor seating and escapes
• The 1,500-square-foot Cucina, a grand exhibition kitchen, dining and party experience where guests and 20 friends can prepare their own feast, or bring in a 5-star chef
• Private wine lockers
• The River’s Edge Pool, a full-size, 65-foot lap pool which overlooks the river and offers oceanview lounging with splash pools
• Cabanas for residents and guests
• The Sunset Garden, a lushly landscaped hideaway for romantic evenings and city lights
• The Dog Park, a specially built sequestered walkway for a quick dog visit without leaving the property

RIVA will truly embody the pleasures of a luxury waterfront lifestyle, with upscale features including:

• The RIVA Water Taxi, a private residents’ pontoon boat service transporting residents and their guests across the river to the Galleria Mall, or tennis at George English Park; and providing the perfect opportunity for a sunset cruise
• Private boat slips and dock for residents, accommodating boats up to 30 feet
• Recreation dock for kayakers and paddle boarders, on-site watersports club managed by Precision Paddleboards
• Lobby level café overlooking river
• 400-foot landscaped park with seating, gardens and walkway along the bank of the river
• 60-foot wide, glass-walled, riverview lobby with reception/security desk, attended 24/7
• Reserved garage parking, porte-cochère entry with fountain and valet service, 250-foot landscaped entry drive, Wi-Fi public areas, and more

“RIVA reflects the city’s relaxed waterfront lifestyle, combined with contemporary Italian design and outstanding, upscale amenities,” said Bradley Deckelbaum of Premier Developers. “At this hideaway on the river, we were able to craft exactly what we wanted – an elegant, intimate waterfront home for only 100 fortunate owners.”

About RIVA Luxury Condominiums
The RIVA luxury condominiums waterfront sales gallery is located at 1180 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. For more information, call (954) 233-3288, email amy@riva-condo.com, visit www.riva-condo.com, or visit us on Facebook.