Nude Bathing in Condo Sales Pitch

In the US, they are bringing new condo sales pitch to a new level. Free upgrades and paid closing costs not enough incentive to buy a condo in a sluggish housing market? How about nude swimming and sunbathing? The developers of Arbors at Branch Creek, a Tampa condo conversion are hoping a clothing-optional pool will attract buyers. Christine Pirkle, director of sales for project developer Eden Condominiums said, "We know there are people out there who will enjoy this amenity. It's just become more acceptable and people who want this option don't have very much of it." Florida has some counties that allow nudity on beaches. She said, "Here at least you have a choice."

The complex's website shows barebacked woman meditating next to a steaming hot tub and promises: "You're going to be very comfortable with our dress code. Our residents are welcome to shed more than their inhibitions as they enter the gates of Eden. Because our residents come home after a busy day in the working world, they want to completely unburden themselves, shed the trappings of the outside world... and be totally free." Now that sounds very familiar. Lol. Now the condo developers are just discovering it.

There is a second pool in the condo that will require clothing. No one below 18 years old will be allowed near the clothing-optional pool area, and Pirkle has planned for tall dense foliage and plenty of warning signs to surround it. There will be no mistake that you are entering a clothing-optional area.

So how much for this privilige? The complex has 390 units with price tags running from USD170,000 for one-bedroom condos to USD385,000 for three-bedroom townhouse. Pirkle said one renter had committed to buying her unit because of the pool while another with a son was considering moving because of it. Well we all know you can please them all. The company would pay to transfer tenants to a sister property if their lease wasn't up and they were uncomfortable with the pool idea, Pirkle said. But others are excited about the company's effort to stand out in the sluggish market.