Sydney’s Best Luxury New Apartments For Sale. You Won’t Believe The Price!
Now complete, Ophora at Tallawong offers luxury finishes, 10-year defect insurance and standout value from $475,000.
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Ophora at Tallawong has officially completed construction, marking a major milestone for first-home buyers, downsizers and families seeking affordable luxury with peace of mind.
It also becomes the first apartment development in the Blacktown Council area to be backed by a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) policy and is now fully open for inspection.
The $50 million mixed-use project is being hailed as a standout offering in Sydney’s northwest, with one-bedroom apartments starting at $475,000, two-bedroom apartments from $625,000, and three-bedroom apartments from $745,000.
According to Alex Walker, Principal and project-marketing specialist at Boston Buckler Property, Ophora is delivering a level of quality and value rarely seen in today’s high-cost construction market.
“With construction costs so high, brand-new apartments priced under $600,000 basically don’t exist anymore,” Walker said. “Buyers who’ve walked through these completed homes have been gobsmacked by what they’re getting for the price.”
Unlike many new developments that are still selling off-the-plan, Ophora is now move-in ready, allowing buyers to see exactly what they’re purchasing before signing.
“You can walk through today and see everything for yourself,” Walker said. “Fully ducted air-conditioning, timber floors, fridge cavities with water plumbing, premium finishes throughout. Plus, the communal areas are absolutely amazing. There are landscaped rooftop spaces, shared gardens, EV chargers and more.
“Our closest competition is around $150,000 more for a new apartment. You simply won’t see this level of value again.”
Developed by KDMC and designed by Architex, the five-storey building includes 81 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. It has been created with a focus on sustainability, liveability and long-term confidence, which is where the LDI policy comes in.
LDI, typically only available on luxury builds, covers structural defects for 10 years after completion. The policy is offered selectively and only to developers and builders with strong track records.
“Gaining LDI is no mean feat,” said Stefan Hicks, founder of SHC Insurance Brokers. “It’s offered selectively to developers and builders with a strong building history, and it requires both parties to employ independent inspectors throughout construction.”
Already used in more than 40 countries, LDI is increasingly being adopted in New South Wales as part of the state’s push to rebuild confidence in the construction sector. But it remains rare, especially in this price bracket.
“The fact that Ophora has joined this exclusive list of quality-assured builds is a coup for entry-level home buyers,” Hicks added.
Ronnie Rahme, Development Manager at KDMC, said LDI was part of the team’s mission to raise the standard for what buyers should expect, regardless of budget.
“We’ve been determined to deliver affordable luxury apartments built to an outstanding standard — with additional peace of mind for buyers via the highly sought-after LDI,” Rahme said.
In addition to the high-end finishes and certification, Ophora includes FIBRE internet, video intercom systems, EV charging stations, landscaped gardens, ground-floor courtyards, and a rooftop terrace with sweeping views.
Perfectly located on a corner block just minutes from Tallawong Metro Station and Schofields train station, the development also offers enviable access to transport and future growth corridors, including the Western Sydney Airport.
Ophora is expected to appeal to a wide range of buyers, from young families and couples to investors and downsizers seeking long-term value.
Ready to elevate your lifestyle? Contact Ophora to arrange a private viewing or request more information.
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The new Brooklyn Tower, a mix of luxury condos and rentals, rises from the historic Dime Savings Bank building.
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Listing of the Day
Location: Downtown Brooklyn, New York
Price: $16.75 million
Boasting 360-degree panoramic views across New York City, this new 92nd-floor penthouse is the highest residence in Brooklyn.
The full-floor apartment stands atop the new Brooklyn Tower, which encompasses 143 condos and 398 rentals in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, said Katie Sachsenmaier, senior sales director, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group.
The condos begin on the 53rd floor, and the penthouses begin on the 88th floor. This one, Penthouse 92, is the only full-floor penthouse.
“The building is coming into its own now,” she said. “It feels very busy when you step into the lobby.”
Developed by Silverstein Properties, the building at 85 Fleet Street rises from the historic Dime Savings Bank building, according to a news release.
It was designed by SHoP Architects with interiors curated by Gachot Studios, and it is the borough’s only super tall skyscraper.
Penthouse 92 features custom interiors by Brooklyn-based Susan Clark of design firm Radnor, Sachsenmaier said. “Her selections have made it really beautiful. It feels very warm and inviting.”
Architectural details include 12-foot ceilings, European white oak floors in a custom honey stain, mahogany millwork, bronze detailing and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The eat-in kitchen features Absolute Black stone countertops, an island with seating, oil-rubbed bronze Waterworks fixtures and integrated Miele appliances, according to the listing.
The primary en suite bathroom showcases large-format Honed Breccia Capraia marble. There is also a separate laundry room as well as a wet bar and a butler’s pantry.
The views are spectacular, Sachsenmaier said. “If you’re standing in the living room, you take in the Statue of Liberty and all the way up through Midtown. On a clear day, you can see the planes take off at LaGuardia (Airport).”
Photo: Sean Hemmerle
Moving around the apartment, you see south over the harbor and then north and east over the whole city, she said.
From the front door, “you’re immediately greeted with the expansive living room and the view,” she said. “It’s really the first thing you see.”
The primary suite features a dressing room, multiple walk-in closets, two bathrooms (one with a cedar sauna) and southwest-facing windows, Sachsenmaier said. “You get those really beautiful harbour views.
The amenities will be ready by the end of summer, she said. A Life Time club will occupy the entire sixth and seventh floors, and an outdoor pool deck wraps around the dome of the bank building.
Stats
The 5,891-square-foot home has four bedrooms, five full bathrooms and one partial bathroom.
Amenities
Residents will have access to over 100,000 square feet of exclusive indoor and outdoor leisure spaces.
Fitness company Life Time will manage an array of amenities that include a 75-foot indoor lap pool, outdoor pools, a poolside lounge and atrium, a billiards room, a library lounge, a conference room, a theatre with a wet bar, a children’s playground and playroom and limited off-site parking.
The Sky Park offers an open-air loggia with a basketball court, foosball, a playground and a dog run.
Photo: Gabriel Saunders
Neighbourhood Notes
Downtown Brooklyn is at the centre of a number of neighbourhoods, including Fort Greene, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights. The tower has access to 13 subway lines, 11 commuter trains, the city’s ferry network and 22 Citi Bike stations.
“You can walk to Fort Greene Park in less than 10 minutes,” and Dekalb Market Hall, which has a Trader Joe’s, a Target and a food hall, is “right next door,” Sachsenmaier said.
Agent: Katie Sachsenmaier, senior sales director, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
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