New development in Burwood is perfectly positioned

Burwood is on the rise, in more ways than one. The inner-west’s version of downtown, it has been flagged by government planners as a priority area for commercial and residential growth.

Low-slung Federation homes are increasingly sharing the neighbourhood with high-rise apartments, and developers are eager to highlight the suburb’s excellent shops, services and transport links.

Aluma is the latest project to hit the market. It’s not as high as some, comprising two buildings: one four and one six storeys. But with 96 units, this is a substantial development.

CBRE director of residential projects, Ben Stewart, says he is expecting most of the interest to come from young professionals, downsizers and people upgrading from older unit blocks in Burwood, Strathfield and Croydon.

The biggest drawcard, he says, is the location. 

“It’s a three-minute walk to Burwood railway station and a five-minute walk to Westfield Burwood,” he says.

“The area has a very residential feel. You don’t feel like you’re among the high density of Burwood. It will appeal very strongly to owner-occupiers.”

Loftex, the property company behind the development, is also responsible for Sugarmill in Camperdown, Madison in Waterloo, The Factory in Leichhardt and Embassy in St Leonards.

Apartments on the upper floors of the building – designed by SJB Architects with Loftex Interiors – have district views. There is a communal roof terrace. All units come with parking and some have studies.

Inside, features include Caesarstone benchtops, Smeg appliances, diamond-cut tiled splashbacks and timber floors.

All apartments are to be released for sale on Saturday.



Feature Property

Aluma in Burwood features a communal roof terrace.

7 Conder Street, Burwood, Aluma
One-beds, 46-65 square metres, $695,000 to $795,000; two-beds, 68-85 square metres, $895,000 to $1.04 million; three-beds, 92-93 square metres, $1.2 million to $1.3 million
Strata levies from $855 a quarter
Due for completion mid-2018
Agent CBRE, 1800 809 208; alumaburwood.com.au

Or try these:

W@Wardell
258 Wardell Road, Marrickville
Two-beds 82-98 square metres, $915,000-$980,000 
Strata levies From $850 a quarter
Due for completion May 20
Agent Raine & Horne Projects, 0424 341 293; raineandhorne.com.au/projects

Between Dulwich Hill train and light rail stations and the Cooks River is W@Wardell, a boutique block of 33 apartments, nine of which will be released for sale on Saturday. Architect Benson McCormack designed the two-bedroom apartments, which have single or split-level floor plans with generous courtyards or balconies. Other features include oak floors, Fisher and Paykel appliances, secure parking, video intercom, en suites, or his and hers vanities, and views of the river and district. It’s a 100-metre walk to the train and light rail stops, cafes and shops. Marrickville Golf Course and riverside parklands are nearby. Developers Hone Constructions and Hollis Group have no immediate plans to sell the remaining apartments.

SHAWOOD at The Hermitage
Fairbank Drive, Gledswood Hills
Four-beds 243-270 square metres, $734,000 to $839,000
Due for completion December
Agent Shawood, 1800 113 943; shawoodaustralia.com.au

The Great White Shark is on his way to southwest Sydney. Sekisui House announced last week that it had received development approval for an $11 million nine-hole golf course and driving range to be created by Greg Norman. The news comes as the Japanese developer prepares to release for sale 12 new SHAWOOD-style four-bedroom homes at The Hermitage in Gledswood Hills. There are single and double-storey homes available. The area is serviced by buses, while Leppington train station is seven kilometres away. Sekisui House has sold about 900 lots in the master-planned community since its launch in 2012. More than 6000 people are expected to call The Hermitage home by 2022.