Published by Modern Homes
French for “great dream”, Grand Reve is becoming a reality in north-west Sydney. The eye-catching collection of nearly 200 high-end apartments in the Hills district is designed by acclaimed practice Turner Studio. Two towers, rising 12 and 16 storeys, are set above a podium with a brick facade softened by lush landscaping by Arcadia Landscape Architecture.
The impressive range of residences, from studios to spacious three-bedroom sky-homes and split-level townhouse-style apartments, has drawn interest from first-home buyers, young professionals, families and downsizers. Adam Sparkes, associate director at McGrath Projects, says the project by developer Kassis Homes has also attracted the attention of investors, who are starting to return to the offthe-plan apartment market in greater numbers.
There’s such a variety to choose from, with some really large studios priced at $560,000 and $575,000 as well as some residences with their own private garden entry that have grant. Stamp duty exemptions and concessions are also available. Turner Studio took inspiration for the apartment interiors from the lightness of clouds and the building’s curves.
Renders reveal rounded accents in the joinery, glamorous spherical wall sconces and sheer curtains over black-framed windows. Strata levies are kept low by limiting communal areas to a selection of beautifully landscaped Dream a little dream been appealing to first-home buyers,” Sparkes says. The largest one-bedroom apartment is 115 square metres in total, including a 51-square-metre private garden entrance. “For first-home buyers, they can buy now with a 10 per cent deposit. It’s almost ‘set and forget’, with a two-year time frame for completion.” First-time buyers who buy a new home for $750,000 or less could be eligible for a $10,000 government grant. Stamp duty exemptions and concessions are also available.
Turner Studio took inspiration for the apartment interiors from the lightness of clouds and the building’s curves. Renders reveal rounded accents in the joinery, glamorous spherical wall sconces and sheer curtains over black-framed windows. Strata levies are kept low by limiting communal areas to a selection of beautifully landscaped spaces. A concierge will operate 12 hours a day. About a quarter of the homes in the projects initial release have sold. Many of the early buyers already live in the Hills district.
▲This article was originally published by Modern Homes in May 2021. Click here to view the original article.
