Reaching for the stars – Sydney’s tallest and most luxurious new building

As though leaping up into the sky, the extraordinary new Greenland Centre in the heart of Sydney’s CBD takes apartment living to entirely new heights, rising an incredible 235m above ground. Each impeccable sky home offers views that stretch as far as the eye can see, across the CBD, Sydney Harbour and Hyde Park, with some views extending all the way to the Blue Mountains. And with completion of this 67 storey residential masterpiece due this year, the dream can become a reality much sooner than you think.

Each opulent home also reaches for the stars in its level of glamour and refinement. Designed by highly acclaimed architects BVN and Woods Bagot, elegant living spaces and exceptional detailing set new benchmarks of style and comfort. Outside, revolutionary ‘Sydney Balconies’ have been designed to provide true indoor-outdoor connections all year-round and will offer unrivalled views and protection from the elements. 

Greenland Central offers outstanding facilities, including an indoor-outdoor pool, gymnasium, sauna, spa, sun deck and fine dining restaurant. And a $25 million state-of-the-art five-floor Creative Hub features dance, theatre, music, film and visual arts facilities and more. Then residents will enjoy direct access to the adjoining five-star heritage-listed Primus Hotel featuring rooftop bar, pool, and award-winning restaurant and lobby bar.  

The benefits of living at this prized new address are endless. Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park, Royal Botanic Gardens, Australian Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Opera House, harbour and bridge are all within easy walking distance. Just moments away take your pick from the extensive array of world-renowned restaurants, cafés, bars and luxury Westfield shopping, as well as the lively Chinatown precinct, Sydney’s most prestigious schools and some of Australia’s leading universities. 

To learn more or to organize a visit to our exquisite on-site display apartment, please contact Emma Chappell of Cramer Property on:

Phone: (02) 8302 1500

Mobile: 0404 769 509

Email: emma@cramerproperty.com

A NEW ERA IN HOUSES RISES UP IN ALEXANDRIA

Finally, property has caught up with technology. At The Gentry in Alexandria, discover  extraordinary terrace homes that are big on space, design and cutting edge home automation. Spanning four levels of luxury, these avant-garde homes offer three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private roof top garden terrace equipped with spa pool, outdoor TV, kitchen and dining area perfect for alfresco meals. 

Designed by a team of multi award-winning architects, fabulous finishes and smart design features include Tesla ports, temperature controlled wine room, superior home automation system, timber and polished concrete floors, integrated Miele appliances, porcelain bench tops and tiles, built-in wardrobes with desk space to list just some of the outstanding features of these unique properties. 

History hasn’t been forgotten though. The stunning heritage façade has been left untouched, proving old and new can coexist in harmony. Each terrace features raw, natural and solid finishes that ensure longevity so you will be able to enjoy your home for decades to come. Centrally located, Alexandria is fast becoming one of Sydney’s most desirable suburbs to live, work and play, ensuring The Gentry is position perfect and easily accessible to the best Sydney has to offer.

A NEW VILLAGE EMERGES IN THE INNER EAST

Imagine a new village arising in Sydney, where the best of the old is combined with the most innovative concepts of well-being and lifestyle. Imagine no further, because Surry Hills Village is about to happen. Located in one of the Inner East’s most diverse, creative and vibrant areas, Surry Hills Village is a masterfully designed development creating an entirely new community within this historic area.

Featuring generous green spaces, a new public library and a retail and dining lane way inspired by European arcades, residents will get to enjoy the best of all worlds. Seductive archways add drama, as do the restored heritage-listed components of Surry Hills Village. The location already boasts the most hatted restaurants in one suburb, a brand new Coles supermarket and some of Sydney’s best cafes, bars and boutiques along nearby Crown and Dank Streets.

An extraordinary collaboration of multi-award-winning architects, interior designers and landscapers have united to preserve the rich cultural, urban and historical identity of the area and capture it within two stunningly beautiful interior schemes. Beautiful rooms are expertly proportioned and feature a flamboyant finishes that will take your breath away, with Venetian-style terrazzo, Corian and Marblo surfaces that sculpt and bounce light. Each property creates a private oasis of sophistication, comfort and beauty, just a heartbeat away from the village buzz. Whether choosing a lavish one bedroom, divine two bedroom or a sublimely glamorous penthouse, an apartment in Surry Hills Village will give you a home in the Inner East’s most exciting new address. 

INNER EAST ROOMS WITH A VIEW

Always dreamed of having a room with a view? With spectacular Sydney CBD, Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, Omnia Apartments couldn’t be better positioned. Set in glamorous and cosmopolitan Potts Point, Omnia Apartments enjoy all the benefits of this luxurious Inner East location. Be amazed by the impeccable finishes, featuring dual timber floorboards and timber veneer joinery, natural stone, Miele appliances, lavish built-in wardrobes, mosaic tiles and dual rain and hand-held shower heads. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors and windows make the most of the incredible outlooks, while living areas flow gracefully to balconies ideal for entertaining, and you’ll even get a study!

This iconic new Potts Point landmark offers easy access to Sydney CBD’s shopping and commerce, Woolloomooloo Wharf dining and the restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques of Macleay Street, Victoria Street and Challis Avenue. An easy walk will bring you to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park or the Rushcutters Bay parklands and marina. Omnia’s facilities include concierge, music room, wine storage and an outdoor garden terrace space. Then literally at your doorstep you will find the brand new Woolworth’s Metro for all your grocery needs. Each Omnia apartment is ready to move into right now, so what are you waiting for? Get in and enjoy the view!

For more information please contact Cramer Property on (02) 8302 1536 or call 0404 769 509.
You can also email enquire@cramerproperty.com

Why Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney’s property hot-spot

As one of the oldest urban settlements in Australia, founded in 1810 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, Liverpool is experiencing a seismic revival. Few places in our city are changing as fast as Liverpool, and the quantity and calibre of infrastructure projects are positioning it as Sydney’s fastest growing economy. Liverpool’s massive renaissance is in part due to the fact that construction at Badgery’s Creek is to begin next year, bringing an estimated 11,000 construction jobs on the $5.3billion build, providing an exorbitant boost to the local economy. Liverpool is being described as ‘The Gateway to Sydney’s Aerotropolis’.

All this major investment is having the consequent effect of transforming this suburb into one of Sydney’s burgeoning hotspots and people from all over Sydney are making the move South West. The opportunity to purchase a highly affordable, luxury, oversized apartment is proving irresistible to purchasers, who are even coming from trendy Inner City suburbs like Surry Hills and Zetland. One of the best residential buildings in Liverpool, Pinnacle, is being developed EQ Projects, renowned for their high end Upper North Shore and Eastern Suburbs developments. They are bringing this same level of luxury and attention to detail to Liverpool. With oversized floorplans, panoramic views, luxurious finishes and an affordable price tag, these apartments offer a lot more than their counterparts elsewhere in Sydney.

Situated in the heart of Liverpool and right on Macquarie Street’s ‘Eat Street’ with its delectable cuisine from all over the world, Pinnacle’s epicentral location is unrepeatable. New cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques are popping up regularly. A$7billion is being injected into the immediate area, greatly benefiting the local economy and improving its already substantial array of amenities and creating a plethora of jobs into the future which is also a drawcard for purchasers. As the capital of Sydney’s Southwest, the new Liverpool City Centre will be a ‘model of the cities of Australia’s future’, thanks to the council’s Growing Liverpool 2023 strategy.

New infrastructure either underway or on the way:

• Macquarie Mall (Liverpool’s own ‘Eat Street’) is about to get a major facelift
• A brand new civic centre with a new cutting edge library, Council Chambers, commercial towers and University of Wollongong Liverpool campus
• Bigge Park upgrade including water park, kids play area, cycle ways, outdoor gym and more
• Georges River’s revitalisation with Moorebank Marina, Inglis Riverside Stables and Doltone House Deepwater Restaurant Precinct
• Westfield touted for an upgrade
• The proposed Liverpool extension to Sydney’s rapid metro train line will have commuters to the CBD in far quicker time and with far less wait
• Badgery’s Creek Airport transformation, giving the local economy a huge boost and providing a wealth of new jobs and people looking to buy and rent

Health and Education:

Top schools and universities provide highly attractive learning environments - including the new Western Sydney University and University of Wollongong’s Liverpool Campuses.  Great local hospitals provide the full spectrum of medical facilities and every local amenity is on hand for residents’ convenience. Liverpool Hospital has just received $740million to fund its new and highly innovative health, research and education precinct.

Lifestyle:

The lifestyle on offer in Liverpool is surprisingly rich. There are a myriad of great local sport and leisure facilities on offer:

·         Whitlam Leisure Centre’s pool and gym

·         Hillier Oval

·         Bigge Park

·         Warwick Farm Racecourse

·         Anytime Fitness

·         Squashlands

·         Lake Moore and the coming Georges River marina, stables and restaurant precinct

Epicentral location:

• The beautiful Ocean Road to Wollongong and the South Coast are easily accessible
• The majestic Blue Mountains make for a great day trip or long weekend
• South Sydney and Wollongong’s best beaches are an easy drive away
• The Kingsford Smith Airport is a 20 minute drive on the M5
• Sydney CBD is getting more and more easily accessible with the coming major transport infrastructure projects
• Lots of extreme sports opportunities nearby – skydiving, hot air ballooning, rock climbing, hang gliding, horse riding, dodgeball, go karting.

Pinnacle’s features:

Spanning 27 and 23 stories respectively, these oversized one, two and three bedroom designer apartments and penthouses have been designed by multi award-winning architects, Mosca Pserras.

• Expansive living areas opening out to spacious entertainer’s balconies
• Panoramic views across Sydney and the Blue Mountains
• Superb finishes, fittings and fixtures
• Gourmet gas kitchens featuring striking stone benchtops, superior joinery and European appliances
• Impeccably tiled bathrooms with baths and semi-frameless showers
• Supremely spacious bedrooms with large built-in wardrobes
• Laundries with dryers
• Car spaces for every apartment,
• Air conditioning and video intercom
• Green entry oasis – an exquisitely landscaped park with leafy trees and café
• Relatively low strata fees low
• Construction is well progressed with settlements anticipated in early 2019

To learn more about Pinnacle, please visit www.pinnacleliverpool.com.au or call Emma Chappell on (02) 8302 1500 or 0404 769 509

Interview with Jessica Iliffe, Stylist, Interior Designer, Architect

Interiors by Jessica Iliffe

What was your style brief for The Ann & Dale – Real Thing Apartments?

I have worked for my client Ramsay Property in the past. Their general style and brief is a cross between a Retro and a Mid-Century look. Keeping that in mind, when I selected the furniture and soft furnishings I wanted to add current on-trend items amongst classics as well as unique retro pieces. This way I was able to incorporate the feel of the 1970s and make it relevant in a 21^st century context.

Mid Century (50s/60s) style

70s Mood Board

 

Styling in progress

What inspiration or mood boards did you draw from?

Working with Cramer’s brief for the Ann & Dale retro story and using the colour palette from the building exterior, I wanted the apartments to feel bright and happy without being too literal in the shade of colours used. It had to feel welcoming and entice prospective buyers to relate to the space and be able to envisage it as their own home.

Who is your designer of the moment?

I bought a lot of pieces from in-the-moment interior designer Greg Natale. I used Greg Natale cushions in the living and bedrooms using colours of the season mustards, terracotta, red, and blush to create vibrancy, black to create drama, as well as whites to offset the moodiness of the colour. Soft greys, aquas and navy softened the rooms. I also dropped in hints of brushed metal from a variety of stores to add a bit of depth into the whole story.

Do you believe in Feng Shui? 

Feng Shui believer

Yes, absolutely. I tend to use some Feng Shui elements when I style, adding the wood elements in the materials, fire in the colours, earth in all the green plants and water in all the grey and blue hues. It gave the whole space a nice homely energy as you walk through.

Which brands did you use and from which stores did you buy the key items?

Greg Natale cushions for One Duck Two

Greg Natale cushions $110 from One Duck Two

French Linen from Adairs

West Elm Martini side tables (navy with brush gold top) are a great buy $159

West Elm cushions $129

Freedom Rugs were great purchases to give the rooms a lift

Matt Blatt Walnut TV cabinets were very sturdy and really anchored the rooms as they created a solid piece.

Kmart for all the accessories – I chose budget items that worked with the premium ones.

What is your advice to anyone styling their new home?

I find the key to styling any home affordably is to just have a few high end pieces and the rest of the accessorising can be done inexpensively. Don’t be afraid to shop at Kmart or Target. They have some gorgeous items that look expensive even when they are not. You don’t have to pay a fortune for everything to achieve an amazing result.

The Apartments:

Jessica x

Why not see Jessica's styling for yourself, visit www.therealthingapartments.com.au  to book an appointment to see the Ann & Dale Apartments reveal!