SNAP UP AN INVENTORY AT SUMMIT LOFTS TODAY AND BOOK YOUR MARDI GRAS PARTY AT CLUBHOUSE

Change is good—especially if you are in need of a new home fast and a condominium in Creve Coeur is your preferred domicile and location. The "change" so referenced is taking place at Summit Lofts where Conrad Properties is busy preparing a brand new display for 2003. That action frees two current displays for expedited delivery - bringing the total of quick occupancy homes to five at the upscale community, which is located off Olive Boulevard, one-half mile east of I-270.

"Our selection of ready-to-go homes has never been greater," stated Kathy Rittenbery, sales manager. "A decisive purchaser could select a home today and be living at Summit in time to reserve our clubhouse as host of a Mardi Gras mixer."

The available models include two versions—one rendered in a striking contemporary format, the other bearing a traditional look -- of the Tennga, a two-bedroom, two-bath floorplan home with 2,082 square feet. There's also an example of the Tiana, a two-bedroom (or one-bedroom plus office), two-bath plan that covers 1,682 square feet as well as a rendition of the 1,534-square-foot Yoran design.

The Tiana showcases the distinctive features found at the upscale community. The plan is highlighted by a gallery entry, 30-foot-by-22 foot gathering area with natural maple flooring, 11-foot high ceilings and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that opens to a landscaped private terrace overlooking the community center.

Other features of the Tiana include a kitchen with granite-topped island counter, stainless-steel-faced Whirlpool Gold appliances and 42-inch-tall maple wall cabinets. The master suite consists of a sleeping area with a glass block inset in one wall, a walk-in closet and a large master bath with marble floors, a double-bowl vanity, a separate shower and an oval soaking tub with marble deck.

The auxiliary bedroom (or home office) is accessed by pocket doors.

The Tiana is served by state-of-the-industry information technology infrastructure including high speed Internet access and is pre-wired for DSS, cable television and HDTV.

The building has a card key accessed guest lobby, and each owner gains two reserved spaces and space for private storage in a central, underground parking facility. An owners association is also responsible for exterior building maintenance and seasonal grounds care. Residents enjoy exclusive, year-round use of a fully equipped fitness center and seasonal use of a heated outdoor swimming pool.

Base-priced at $355,000, the Tiana inventory is priced as shown at $369,000. The inventory version of the Yoran is offered at $339,000. They are among nine plans, with up to three bedrooms and 2,428 square feet, presented at the community, where homes are based from $278,000. Summit Condominiums is served by the Parkway School District.

To tour Summit, take I-270 to east on Ladue Road to an immediate left on Emerson Road 1-1/2-miles to the entrance on the right. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily.

The phone number is 314/567-1910.

More information is also available by keying www.summitlofts.com. Conrad Properties cooperates with real estate brokers.