A New landmark for Old Sydney
Scaffolding has been removed on the 30-storey Stamford Residences in The Rocks, giving the public their first look at the last residential high-rise permitted in this heritage conservation area.
The $243 million building ‘steps up’ from the south and is visually dominated by geometric grid lines and a glazed glass façade. The Stamford Residences is a building of classic design and dramatic proportions, offering a cornucopia of classical comforts.
Just seven of the 122 apartments remain, including two four-bedroom, three-storey penthouses - one of which is 468 square metres and is predicted to fetch at least $16 million.
To date, the top price obtained at the Stamford Residences is $6.8 million for a sub-penthouse.
“People appreciate that this is the last high-rise building in Sydney’s most sought-after precinct,” says Colin Griffin of Colliers International.
The Stamford Residences is the third apartment building developed by Stamford in the northern CBD precinct. The earlier two, Stamford On Kent and Stamford Marque, were also extremely successful.
“With each new building, you improve a little and appreciate what people want. So we have increased the size of the rooms, made the ceilings higher, added storage space, and made the balconies more useable,” says Anthony Rice, a Director of Stamford Property Services.
Although the interiors at the Stamford Residences are modern and functional, the materials used reflect timeless design influences - such as marble, granite, travertine, hand-laid solid block parquetry floors and custom-built joinery.
This sense of quality begins on arrival into the stately lobby which has floor-to-ceiling travertine, bronze detailing, specially-commissioned artworks and a sweeping staircase leading to a resident’s private meeting room and library.
The building also has a concierge, key card entry, floor-by-floor security, video surveillance, security parking and security storage.
The first fully-furnished apartment available for inspection in the Stamford Residence is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment on the 21st floor, which is on sale for $4.4 million. The apartment has views of the Bridge, the Harbour and the Opera House.
The interior decor, by Poco Designs of Woollahra, has a crisp and contemporary look, a clean colour scheme and custom designed furniture.
A feature of many apartments is a loggia which can be opened for ventilation or sealed against the weather.
In keeping with the finest residential apartment buildings, the Stamford Residences has resort-style recreational facilities such as an 18 metre heated indoor swimming pool and gymnasium.
For further information, visit Millionplus.
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