Index sells bridgewater apartment community for $24m

JUPITER, Fla. (March 30, 2016) – Bridgewater Lake Osborne, LLC, owned by Index Investment Group and Eastwind Development, announces the sale of Bridgewater at Lake Osborne apartment community in Lantana, Fla.  The luxury multi-family rental community located in central Palm Beach County was purchased for $24 million by BLO Investors, LLC.

Index Investment Group and Eastwind Development acquired the land in July 2012 and built the 108-unit rental development on a 9.6 acre site along the scenic Lake Osborne.  Completed in May 2014, Bridgewater contains townhouses and garden apartments featuring upscale amenities.  The community also boasts a boat ramp, resort-style pool, sunset pavilion and children’s playground.  The community includes two- and three-bedroom units with rents starting at $1,579.

Index Investment Group has made significant investments in the Florida multi-family rental market creating the smart choice for residents looking for luxurious properties in attractive locations. The Jupiter-based real estate investment company has developed eight rental communities from Central Florida to The Keys in partnership with Eastwind Development.  Index is also co-developing three new senior living facilities throughout Florida in partnership with Watercrest Senior Living, and will be expanding their portfolio with a new resort and golf club in Marathon, FL.

Index announces recapitalization of watercrest of lake nona

Divestment of Luxury Assisted Living and Memory Care to Greater Orlando

(October 20th, 2016) – Lake Nona, FL – Index Investment Group announced today the divestment and recapitalization of Watercrest of Lake Nona, an assisted living and memory care facility located in the prestigious Lake Nona area between I-528 and I-417 off Narcoossee Road in Orlando, FL.  Watercrest will retain minority ownership while continuing to operate the community under a management agreement with their new partner.  Designed to surpass the standard expectations of senior living, this resort-like community offers exceptional amenities such as luxurious Spa W, multiple dining options with locally grown organic fare, private label Watercrest wines, grand balconies, pool and fireplaces, cultural programs, and distinctive opportunities for learning and social activities; all perfectly situated in the center of Lake Nona offering world-class education, Medical City, recreational facilities, diverse workspaces, retail centers, entertainment venues and vast residential options.  The divestment of Lake Nona will be the first full cycle assisted living project executed by Index. The project features 80 units with 56 assisted living and 24 memory care.

All Index developments are intelligently designed with environmentally sustainable features, excellence in construction, modern and elegant style with amenities that provide residents with a high quality of life.  We partnered with Watercrest because they develop their communities with the highest quality, sustainability and style.

“Index is proud to invest in projects and developments that provide real value to the community and Watercrest of Lake Nona provides that for seniors in Central Florida.  This community is the premier option for those looking to live with more freedom in an attractive and convenient location with no shortage of amenities.” said Bjarne Borg, CEO of Index Investment Group.

Watercrest of Lake Nona, which broke ground in 2014, is a Class-A, assisted living and memory care facility with 80 units on 2.89 acres.  Construction was completed in October 2015.  Index and Watercrest have two more assisted living communities under development with one opening this November and the other breaking ground in late October.