“Bixby on College” Student Housing to Kick Off Leasing with Grand Opening Celebration; Announces Vicious Biscuit as First Retail Tenant
Clemson, SC (August 11, 2021) – “Bixby on College” a student apartment community currently under construction at 405 College Avenue, will kick off leasing for the Fall 2022 semester with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, September 9th that will include food and giveaways, and will take place at the leasing office, which is now open at 384 College Avenue.
There has been enormous interest already, with over a thousand Clemson students signed up for the interest list to date. Sneak preview leasing will be available the week before the grand opening to those already signed up for the waitlist. Students who would like an invitation to the grand opening or who wish to be added to the waitlist can sign up at www.BixbyClemson.com. Bixby on College is scheduled to open for student occupancy in August 2022. It is located less than a half mile from Clemson University and just a few blocks from downtown Clemson, SC.
Community amenities include a clubhouse with pool table and gaming area which opens to a courtyard featuring a heated pool with infinity edge, fire pit, hammock lounge, outdoor kitchen, and grilling areas; a fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment; study rooms; and a computer lab. Bixby will be pet-friendly and have plenty of car and bicycle parking. 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartments are fully furnished with modern furniture and finishes, and include in-unit washer and dryer, walk-in closets, private bathrooms, optional balconies, a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, high-speed internet, and a flat screen TV.
Leasing is by the bed, and Bixby on College will be professionally managed, with a diverse offering of activities to promote and a strong sense of community among students.
Additionally, Bixby has announced Vicious Biscuit as the first retail tenant. Vicious Biscuit, a family business with locations in Mount Pleasant and Summerville, serves breakfast, brunch and lunch with signature creations which include “The Vicious,” a cheddar & jalapeño biscuit, crispy fried chicken breast, signature maple sausage gravy, house cowboy candy, and a maple syrup drizzle and “The Crab Benny,” a buttermilk biscuit, with Vicious’ famous jumbo lump crab cake atop a fried green tomato, a sunny up egg smothered in hollandaise, garnished with chives and Old Bay. Additional offerings include shareable biscuit desserts such as the “Vicious Shortcake,” a buttermilk biscuit with choice of our signature strawberry or banana jam, white chocolate custard and whipped cream; coffee and tea; craft cocktails and beer; a “Kid Vicious” menu; and catering menu featuring an “Vicious Old School Breakfast Bar” and from-scratch biscuits by the dozen. To learn more, visit viciousbiscuit.com.
“We are excited about being a part of this development in Clemson,” stated George McLaughlin, owner of Vicious Biscuit. “Vicious Biscuit has so many Clemson connections and being in Clemson as one of our first locations outside of Charleston demonstrates our commitment to provide a quality product to a dynamic market. The Clemson community is amazing, and we think it is a perfect fit for Vicious Biscuit and look forward to becoming a business owner in a venue that cannot be created anywhere but in a place like Clemson. We love the Clemson culture, and we love the town.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Vicious Biscuit to Clemson, and to kick off leasing for Bixby,” noted Gilbane Development Company director of leasing Karissa Schminky. “The outstanding location and amenities and retail/restaurants within our community will provide Clemson students with a truly superior living-learning environment.”
For additional retail leasing inquiries, please contact Tommy Molin and Brian Scurlock at CBRE for available commercial opportunities by calling 864-242-6169.
About Gilbane Development Company
Gilbane Development Company is the project development, financing and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., a private holding company in its fifth and sixth generation of family ownership and management. Gilbane Development Company provides a full slate of real estate development, project management, and asset management services. Completed projects include over 16,000 beds of student housing, academic facilities, multifamily, affordable housing, residential communities, mixed-use, corporate headquarters, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, operational | data | distribution centers, R&D | manufacturing facilities, and many types of facilities delivered through public-private partnerships.
To learn more, visit www.gilbaneco.com/development or call 1-800-GILBANE.