Adelaide’s Most Opulent Apartment
The stunning full-floor penthouse comes with a $10m price tag — and represents the newfound allure of the SA capital.
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Adelaide is fast shirking its ‘small city’ reputation with a luxurious new penthouse set atop the new 37-storey Market Square tower set for the city’s CBD.
The impressive $10 million Skyline penthouse (designed by the internationally renowned Woods Bagot) delivers 935sqm across four bedrooms, three bathrooms and nearly 300sqm of outdoor living space — served with panoramic views of Adelaide’s CBD, Hills and across the beaches and water.
The offering presents a rare opportunity to live in the cultural and historic heart of Adelaide’s vibrant CBD – with further heritage value and appeal attached to the 150-year history of the Central Market location.
While the penthouse takes centre stage in this once-in-a-generation build, the sub-penthouses also step onto this prized podium as two level 36 offerings comprising 3-bedroom and which start from $5.2 million.
Further to the amenities presented by these properties, Market Square itself will deliver exclusive access to a residents’ lobby bar, health and wellbeing zone, library, cinema, outdoor kitchen and private dining room, car wash, EV charging stations, cool room and parcel storage, dog wash as well as an on-site childcare centre.
The elevated appeal of the property aligns to that of Adelaide itself — a city on the ascent with heightened liveability credentials and a priority market that boasts a 19.1 per cent rise in prices in the 12 months to September.
Such rising popularity pushes a fast deadline in regards to securing a piece of one of Market Square, with more than 80 per cent of the 212 apartments – set to occupy levels 16-37 – already sold.
A 251-room hotel will operate across lower levels of the development while an 11,000sqm retail centre and a further 15,000sqm of office space is also allocated.
The Market Square project redevelops a central area that is bordered by Gouger and Grote Streets, the Samuel Way courts complex and Hilton Hotel on one side the historic market – the latter established in 1869 and which still operates and is not part of the new development.
Headed by developers ICD — think Aspire Melbourne and City Tattersalls Sydney, among others — construction will commence in 2022 and is scheduled to complete in three and a half years.
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
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There’s no shortage of design inspiration online but nothing beats the joy of spending an afternoon immersing yourself in a good interior design book. Edited, carefully curated and, above all, designed, these titles take you behind the scenes of some of the world’s most beautiful interiors in a considered way. Think of it like the difference between listening to a few tunes on Spotify versus releasing a thoughtfully crafted studio album. We’ve assembled our top six of interior design books on the market right now for your viewing and reading pleasure.
1. Interiors beyond the primary palette
Step inside the world of award-winning interior design duo Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke in this, their first compendium of their work. A ‘best of’ over more than 15 years working together, it’s a masterclass in working with colour and pattern as seen through 18 projects from around the country. With a focus on the idea of home as sanctuary, this hefty tome offers insight into the mind of the designer with points on where to find inspiration, meeting client briefs and the importance of relationships. Thames & Hudson, $120
2 House of Joy
If there was ever a book title for our times, then this is it. With a subtitle of Playful Homes and Cheerful Living, this book champions fun in interior design, with bold and bright homes from around the world to delight and inspire. While there’s a good dose of the unexpected, like a disco ball in the garden, there’s no mayhem in these spaces. Instead, they’re beautifully executed to tempt even the most colour shy. Gestalten, $105
3. Abigail Ahern Masterclass
Some design books are beautiful to look at, and that’s it. This is not one of those books. A master of colour and pattern, UK designer Ahern offers a practical foundational guide to beautiful interiors, mixing form with function in her latest book, Masterclass. Find the inspiration you need to create a gorgeous home. HarperCollins, $65
4. Interiors Now!
Looking for a visual crash course in international design trends with longevity? This is the book for you. Featuring homes across the globe, from New York to Auckland via Avignon, the biggest dilemma for readers is settling on a style. Many of the projects are owned by designers and creatives, lending a dynamic edge to this tome, now in its 40th year. Taschen, $50
5. Home by the Sea
For many Australians, the ocean holds an almost hypnotic appeal. Home by the Sea by Natalie Walton lets you imagine, for a little while at least, what it’s like living the dream in a beach shack in Byron Bay. The book tours 18 homes in and around the region and the hinterland owned by artists, designers and makers. With photography by Amelia Fullarton, it champions the good life. Hardie Grant, $60
6. The Layered Interior
Released last year, this is the third volume from award-winning interior designer Greg Natale. Different in format from his earlier books, the eight projects featured are Australian but with a slight Euro-centric focus. The writing is conversational, almost intimate, inviting the reader into the most luxurious spaces beautifully captured by photographer Anson Smart. This coffee table tome is perfect for dreamers and doers alike. Rizzoli, $110
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