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| - I am writing this review in an endeavor to help those who are looking for high-end, luxury accommodations in Charlotte. We moved from LA and OC, where most recently, we were living in the penthouse of a high-rise, luxury building in OC.
Having lived in Charlotte at the VUE for about 3.5 months, I can definitely say that if you are looking for posh, secure, pet-friendly, prime Uptown location living accomodations, the VUE is, far and above, your best option when it comes to rentals.
We made two different trips to Charlotte and literally visited nearly every new building in Charlotte, along with any condos or homes for rent in the $4000/month+ range before selecting the VUE. We looked at the penthouse at the VUE and although there is about 3600 square feet, it was too large for us (two professionals with no children), the floorplan wasn't very open (from the kitchen, you have an obstructed city view), and the available finishes were too traditional for our taste. We decided to go with a three-bedroom unit on the 41st floor, which was the highest floor available at the time.
Excellent staff. First and foremost, the building manager, Hali Eplin, is an absolute delight. From the pre-leasing process through the actual move-in, Hali was extremely accessible, informative, and bent over backwards to accommodate us. It is evident that Hali takes great pride in managing the building, and she does so like a well-oiled machine. Additionally, the leasing, maintenance, and concierge staff have all been extremely prompt, courteous, and to the extent possible, very flexible.
Layout. Our unit is a corner unit and has floor-to-ceiling glass in every room, featuring the amazing views in day and nighttime. Although we came from a 2400-square-foot penthouse to an approximately 2100-square-foot unit, the space utilization is maximized in our floorplan. We actually are able to fit more furniture into our place at the VUE. There is ample storage space from the extra closets (in addition to a coat closet, there is a large closet outside of the third bedroom), to the large laundry room, to the opulent tiger cabinets in the kitchen, to the built-ins in each closet. Our unit has long balconies in both the master bedroom and the great room.
Finishes. The finishes, although not quite modern and are more on the side of traditional contemporary but still very high-end. Most of the appliances are Thermador (more about this later), the countertops and backsplashes are granite, the bathrooms have travertine countertops, oversized jetted jacuzzis, the master shower is huge, with built-in vertical sprayers, the sinks are either flush mounted or raised (in the master), and there is even a built-in wine fridge.
Safety. The very helpful and friendly concierge staff is available 24/7 and only allows permitted guests access to the building.
Convenience. You can pay rent, submit maintenance requests, allow guest access and reach out to the entire VUE community online. The concierge is stellar about timely package notifications, which are emailed to you and also listed online in the daily VUE updates that residents receive. Guests also receive complimentary parking validation, which is a huge bonus in a downtown location, where a plethora of bars and restaurants are within walking distance. In the building, there is a notary public, a car wash, and cleaning service available.
Amenities.
* Rooftop pool
* Rooftop tennis courts/basketball courts
* Pet areas: there are 2, one inside the garage and one on the rooftop
* Gym: There is a free weight area, machines, and a yoga room. There are complimentary yoga and circuit classes every weeknight for residents.
* Barista: There is an actual onsite barista every morning, brewing complimentary coffee for residents.
* Lounges: There are two lounges: one on the 8th floor and one on the 50th floor. They are very modern, whimsical and have a very club-like vibe; there is also a cyber cafe for business use.
* 50th floor. The 50th floor is nothing short of stunning when it comes to 360-degree views of the city. There is a piano, two demonstration kitchens, a conference room, a poker room, and small living room areas for hosting guests.
Now the cons:
* The horrible antiquated vertical blinds in every room instead of draw-down semi-transparent shades
* Thermador appliances are high maintenance and break down often
* The wine fridge does not really cool very well
* Low water pressure in the showers
* Ventless Bosch washer/dryers that take forever (at least 2 hours) to dry to a slightly damp condition
* AT&T Uverse sucks
* Parking stalls are small; not assigned; and are often unsecured
Overall, the pros outweigh the cons and the VUE is, by far, the best option if you're looking for high-end, luxury living in Charlotte and want to be in the middle of all the action.
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