(Courtesy of Chish Nofei Yisrael) One of the most high-profile, revolutionary real estate projects in Israel, Ramat Givat Zeev is nearing the first stage of completion. This brand-new, upscale neighborhood is located just 15 minutes away from the bustling heart of Jerusalem.
Over 60 percent of those who have purchased a property in Ramat Givat Zeev, which is being constructed by the Chish Nofei Yisrael real estate development company, are foreign buyers, mainly Orthodox couples and families from North America and the U.K.
“Ramat Givat Zeev is our flagship project,” said Pnina Revach, Chish Nofei Yisrael’s marketing manager. “When we first began exploring the possibility of establishing this neighborhood, we conducted a tremendous amount of research. We identified a strong demand for such a project for Orthodox Anglos who were interested in living in Jerusalem but who also wanted a high quality of life.”
Ramat Givat Zeev is being built on 34 acres and highlights a variety of housing possibilities, from luxury suites in high-standard apartment buildings to townhouses and exclusive single-family dwellings. The community will have 234 apartment housing units, as well as a similar number of villas.
“Each apartment has the most modern, state-of-the-art features, such as an intercom with a screen, stunning bathroom cabinets, elegant, contemporary kitchens, electric window shutters and porcelain granite flooring,” Revach boasted. “We’re talking about the highest standards available in the market today. We’ve invested in every single detail. Each dwelling also highlights a Sukkah porch, separate kitchen sinks, etc.”
All of the amenities associated with a functional neighborhood are also in motion.
“Alongside all the stunning landscaping and environmental features, we’ve included 4,000 meters of commercial space for name-brand stores,” Revach added. “We’ve already signed contracts with a well-known bakery, a pizzeria, a supermarket, kupat cholim, a cosmetics salon, a fish store and a dry-cleaners. The idea is to have all residents’ needs met within the neighborhood so that residents won’t have to travel out of the neighborhood for their basic needs.”
The educational and spiritual aspects have also begun to take shape.
There are plans for a Talmud Torah, a girls’ school, kindergartens and daycare centers, operating in cooperation with the Education Ministry, as well as at least four shuls, mikvaot and various other public facilities.
Construction, which began nearly 18 months ago, is now nearing completion. Revach is excited to report that the first 200 families are scheduled to take possession of their apartments within six months. “Most of the purchasers are from overseas, but in the past year we’ve seen a surge of customers specifically from Jerusalem who are seeking to upgrade their accommodations without giving up on vibrant community life,” Revach revealed. “We have fewer than 40 apartments, and there are maybe 10 single-family homes left. In the coming weeks, we will be launching special sales events.”
For interested buyers in New Jersey, Chish Nofei Yisrael will be holding a special sales event on Sunday, September 10, in Teaneck’s Congregation Keter Torah, 600 Roemer Ave. from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
