Plans set for Conn project.

Stoneridge Partners, an investment and development company, has unveiled an ambitious $55 million, luxury condominium project called Stone Ridge at Fairfield, Conn. Located just steps away from the $300 million Fairfield Metro Center currently under development, the homes are slated for completion by the spring of 2005.

Stone Ridge at Fairfield will feature 70 ultra-luxury single-floor homes, with 19 distinct layouts. The homes will be in a one, two- and three-bedroom configurations, providing owners with amenities traditionally reserved for the finest Manhattan apartments.

"We are extraordinarily proud to announce the development of Stone Ridge at Fairfield, a one-of-a-kind project that offers distinctive suburban homes with amenity and service never before offered in this market," said Robert S. Skolnick, a principal and founder of Stoneridge Partners. "Fairfield has never seen anything like this development, which offers discerning buyers one of the most exciting residential opportunities, featuring both luxurious space and countless amenities."

Designed by local architecture firm Rose Tiso & Co. LLC, Stone Ridge at Fairfield is a modern interpretation of a brownstone village with its brick, stone clad exterior and its classic detailing. The homes enjoy abundant natural light and more than half boast corner exposures, while all have private outdoor balconies or terraces. The streetscape designed by award-winning landscape architecture firm Abel, Bannison, Butz suggests an urban village setting, with its central motor court, old-world lamp posts, paved walkways, trees and gardens.

Stone Ridge at Fairfield homes feature walnut wood flooring, custom moldings, 10-foot ceilings with expansive, six-foot windows and eight-foot doors. Home owners will enjoy individually-controlled, high efficiency central heating and air conditioning, as well as washers and dryers. Kitchens will be equipped with limestone countertops, Viking stainless steel appliances and quality Kohler fixtures and fittings. Master baths will feature elegant marble flooring.

Among the many amenities offered at Stone Ridge at Fairfield will be onsite concierge/manager, porter/ handyman, underground garage, private storage rooms, car wash area and community bike storage. The Ridge Club, exclusive to Stone Ridge at Fairfield residents, will be a million dollar, 3,000 s/f oasis. Residents will be able to exercise, socialize and conduct business within steps of their homes.

Stoneridge Partners has commissioned KL Design to design The Ridge Club, lobbies, hallways and the sales center.