Alceon release Premium Collection apartments at Akoya Greenwich
Downsizers and rightsizers have been targeted at Akoya Greenwich, the new high-end, over 55's apartment development on Sydney's North Shore.
Rather than the expectation all downsizers and rightsizers are cashed up, developer Alceon is offering a variety of configurations in the development, everything from one-bed apartments to the recently released Premium Collection.
The Premium Collection, made up of a handful of penthouses and garden homes, each have three bedrooms and start from $3.45 million.
Alceon Development Director, Todd Campling, says that given the density of the project and the restriction to over 55's, it's the closest thing someone will get to picking their neighbours.
"Akoya buyers take great comfort knowing they’ll be living with like-minded individuals,” Campling says, adding that a lot of the purchasers actually know each other.
"Some have encouraged friends to buy but often they bump into each other at the private purchasers evenings we regularly hold and realise there’s a familiar face there”, Campling says.
With expansie views over Sydney harbour, Akoya has seen strong demand from downsizers across the North Shore who have been drawn to the boutique development and the lifestyle on offer.
“Akoya is so much more than just an apartment building, with over 700 sqm of residents-only amenities shared between only 39 residences, it’s more like a private club, and a very exclusive one at that.”
“There’s definitely some perks that come with growing older and being able to live here is one of them."
Akoya is made up of 39 apartments, comprising three one-bedroom units, 14 two-bedders, and 22 three-bedroom apartments.
Each apartment has luxury finishes such as built-in Ambe fireplaces, 60mm marble kitchen benchtops with Wolf appliances, Sub-Zero integrated fridge and full height wine fridge and spacious terraces to take advantage of the views.
Amenities include an on-site concierge, in house bar, private library, golf simulator room, cinema, rooftop retreat with firepits and an infinity pool overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Akoya residents are even given access to their own individual wine cellars surrounding a private dining room and finishing kitchen which can be reserved for private events and dinner parties.
“We also have a collection of chairmans suites available to purchase within the building as we’ve realised that over 55’s don’t necessarily want to retire so this way they can have the best of both worlds,” Campling added.
“70% of the building has already been sold which is why we’ve now decided to release the Premium Collection. With thousands of enquiries to date, we anticipate being sold out by the end of Summer in time for completion mid-2023.
“The penthouses are the last chance for buyers to purchase uninterrupted harbour facing units in the development.”
One buyer has come from the Eastern Suburbs, with 90 per cent coming from the Lower North Shore. Campling says the Eastern Suburbs buyer was blown away by what you can get in the Lower North Shore compared to the East.
“Our customers are seeking something special when it comes to downsizing. They’re not wanting to purchase into large apartment towers where they don’t know their neighbours. They’re buying into a community here of like-minded individuals.”
“It’s a special development and when you see the views and amenities you can see why. Even the 2 garden home apartments in the premium collection have city views which is pretty rare.”
The development is designed by award winning architects Marchese Partners and is a partnership between private investment group Alceon and NGS Super.
The building is being built by Stevens Construction with top-end finishes with construction expected to be completed mid next year.