Rise above: 12 amazing Australian apartments
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Apr 5, 2019
Rise above: 12 amazing Australian apartments
Opulent details, innovative layouts and world class facilities. We take a look at a dozen of Australia's most exceptional apartments, as seen on Luxury List.
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McGrath Edgecliff -
Christie’s International Real Estate -
Kollosche -
RT Edgar Albert Park -
McGrath Edgecliff -
Knight Frank Sydney. -
RT Edgar Toorak -
Place Kangaroo Point -
Ray White Prestige Surfers Paradise -
Harcourts Williams -
Nelson Alexander Fitzroy -
Kay & Burton South Yarra
Australians are increasingly embracing the convenience and security of apartment living over the traditional quarter acre block. In particular, international jetsetters love the 'lock and leave' lifestyle, along with stunning views and premium amenities. Developers have also raised standards across the nation, providing new levels of luxury. Take a peek inside some of Australia's amazing sky-homes, as seen on Luxury List.
1. Sydney’s largest single level apartment
Pictured: Level 40/184 Forbes Street Darlinghurst. For sale by Deborah Cullen and Richard Sholl of Knight Frank Sydney. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Knight Frank Sydney.
Occupying the entire 40th floor of Harry Seidler’s iconic Darlinghurst tower, ‘The Horizon’, this penthouse offering is arguably the largest single level apartment in Sydney.
Newly refurbished and spanning approx. 565 sqm of internal floor space, the interiors ooze style and sophistication of the highest level.
For more photos visit our listing for Level 40/184 Forbes Street Darlinghurst on Luxury List.
2. “The world’s finest residence”
Pictured: 'The Boyd Residence', Sydney NSW. As seen on Luxury List. For sale by Ken Jacobs of Christie’s International Real Estate and Bill Malouf of LJ Hooker Double Bay. Image by Christie’s International Real Estate.
On the market for $66m, this three-level penthouse atop ANZ Tower boasts 360-degree Sydney vistas, including stunning views of the harbour.
Named the world’s finest residence in the category £40 million plus at the International Design & Architecture Awards in 2017, the residence contains over 200 pieces of bespoke furniture.
For more photos visit our listings for 'The Boyd Residence’ on Luxury List here and here.
For more information read our article on 'The Boyd Residence' here.
3. New York style
Pictured: 88/18 College Street Darlinghurst. For sale by Craig Donohue and Davey Hong of McGrath Edgecliff. As seen on Luxury List. Image by McGrath Edgecliff.
This two-storey penthouse features iconic Sydney views, covered entertaining terraces and a dramatic rooftop space with heated lap pool.
Sweeping panoramic views take in the Botanic Gardens, Opera House and harbour, while the green space of Hyde Park is just outside.
For more photos visit our listing for 88/18 College Street Darlinghurst on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 88/18 College Street Darlinghurst here.
4. Iconic Sydney
Pictured: 121/1 Macquarie Street Sydney. For sale by Craig Donohue of McGrath Edgecliff. As seen on Luxury List. Image by McGrath Edgecliff.
An amalgam of two exclusive top floor residences, this penthouse sanctuary crowns the iconic 'Bennelong Apartments' building, overlooking both the Harbour and the green expanses of the Botanic Gardens.
Surrounded by renowned shopping choices and culinary delights, residents access superb building facilities against a world class backdrop.
For more photos visit our listing for 121/1 Macquarie Street Sydney on Luxury List.
5. Port Melbourne trophy penthouse
Pictured: The Penthouse 85 Rouse Street Port Melbourne. For sale by Gerald Betts of RT Edgar Albert Park. As seen on Luxury List. Image by RT Edgar Albert Park.
Offering stunning views across the beach, Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne’s dynamic skyline, this penthouse residence features an executive wing, complete with business centre, and entertaining options for over 100 guests.
Resident facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, beach front tennis court, full time concierge and as well as garaging for seven cars.
For more photos visit our listing for The Penthouse 85 Rouse Street Port Melbourne on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on The Penthouse 85 Rouse Street Port Melbourne here
6. Gold Coast absolute beachfront
Pictured: The Penthouse - 3533 Main Beach Parade Main Beach. Sold by Michael Kollosche of Kollosche. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Kollosche.
With sweeping ocean vistas and private pool, this beachside skyhome has the feel of a 2-storey luxury bungalow in Melbourne or Sydney.
Oversized glass panels frame the spectacular views, and the light-filled space flows out to the travertine tiled terrace, a haven for soaking up sunrises and sunsets, as well as entertaining.
For more information read our article on The Penthouse - 3533 Main Beach Parade Main Beach here.
7. Innovative subtropical contemporary living
Pictured: 8/2 Scott Street Kangaroo Point. For sale by Simon Caulfield and Courtney Maguire of Place Kangaroo Point. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Place Kangaroo Point.
‘Walan’ is Brisbane's newest one per floor residence, offering commanding city and river views within a dramatic sculptural building.
Residence 8 boasts over 17m of river and city frontage, with expansive balcony space allowing for seamless indoor and outdoor luxury living in one of Brisbane’s most picturesque and desirable riverside suburbs.
For more photos visit our listing for 8/2 Scott Street Kangaroo Point on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 8/2 Scott Street Kangaroo Point here.
8. South Australia's most exclusive sky penthouse
Pictured: 802/61-69 Brougham Place North Adelaide. Under contract by John & Stephanie Williams of Harcourts Williams. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Harcourts Williams.
With an international vibe to rival London, Manhattan, Los Angeles or New York, this sophisticated showpiece apartment caters to both intimate and grand scale gatherings.
The home’s sophisticated timeless interiors and glamorous outdoor entertaining settings take in breathtaking views of the city Skyline, North Adelaide Village, St Peter's Cathedral and the Adelaide Oval.
For more photos visit our listing for 802/61-69 Brougham Place North Adelaide on Luxury List.
9. Exhilarating Melbourne
Pictured: 801/150 Clarendon Street East Melbourne. Sold by Sarah Case and Rudy Van Der Berg of RT Edgar Toorak. As seen on Luxury List. Image by RT Edgar Toorak.
Commanding dramatic 180-degree views across Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne CBD and the Dandenong Ranges, this north-west facing 8th-floor sky residence is located in one of Melbourne’s most highly sought-after buildings.
Located close to transport, the MCG, boutique shops and restaurants, residents also have access to world-class facilities such as an indoor pool, steam room, spa, cinema, boardroom and a 24-hour concierge.
For more photos visit our listing for 801/150 Clarendon Street East Melbourne on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 801/150 Clarendon Street East Melbourne here.
10. Front row beach and ocean views
Pictured: 4/3565 Main Beach Parade Main Beach. Sold by Robert Graham of Ray White Prestige Surfers Paradise. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Ray White Prestige Surfers Paradise.
With walls of glass and open balconies encircling the indoor living space, this full floor residence feels like it is floating over the Pacific.
Set right on the beachfront, the Gold Coast apartment is just metres away from The Southport Yacht Club, Surf Club and only a short stroll from Tedder Avenue or Marina Mirage.
For more photos visit our listing for 4/3565 Main Beach Parade Main Beach on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 4/3565 Main Beach Parade Main Beach here.
11. Gallery-inspired South Yarra
Pictured: The Penthouse / 20 Chambers Street South Yarra. Sold by Ross Savas and Steven Rode of Kay & Burton South Yarra. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Kay & Burton South Yarra.
This European-inspired apartment crowns the top of The Lowndes building, taking in memorable views of Melbourne within a minute’s walk of Toorak Road and Chapel Street’s restaurants, cafes, and boutiques.
Designed for both large scale entertaining and intimate daily living, the home’s formal and informal living rooms surround a central bar which flows to a spacious northern entertaining terrace under a vine draped pergola.
For more photos visit our listing for The Penthouse / 20 Chambers Street South Yarra on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on The Penthouse / 20 Chambers Street South Yarra here.
12. Authentic Fitzroy industrial style
Pictured: 403/416 Gore Street Fitzroy. Sold by Arch Staver and David Sanguinedo of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy. As seen on Luxury List. Image by Nelson Alexander Fitzroy.
With a floor plan designed for luxurious city-edge living, this spacious residence enjoys sweeping Melbourne CBD and westerly views.
Set in Gore Street’s iconic MacRobertson conversion, the largest of the former chocolate factory buildings in Fitzroy, the dramatic apartment features soaring ceilings and authentic industrial detail.
For more photos visit our listing for 403/416 Gore Street Fitzroy on Luxury List.
For more information read our article on 403/416 Gore Street Fitzroy here.
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