The eastern suburbs of Sydney could soon see a new three-level apartment building on Fairfax Road in Bellevue Hill, with plans submitted by the Nivana Group.
The proposed $5.5-million development at 3 Fairfax Road, is just 200 metres from the Double Bay town centre and four kilometres from the CBD. Future residents will also benefit from its proximity to a range of amenities including schools and hospitals, as well are dining and recreational destinations.
Designed by MHN Design Union, the plans feature four three-bedroom apartments and one four-bedroom penthouse, with a focus on flexibility and adaptability to suit a wide range of apartment buyers.
MHND incorporated an articulated facade and ample setbacks in the building’s design to minimise its bulk and scale. And by featuring regular openings, columns, solid panel walls, and clear glass and light bronze metal trims and detail, the design achieves a playful interaction of light and shadow.
Meanwhile, low retaining walls and landscaping soften the barrier along the street footpath, with curved concrete walls mark the entrance to the building.
The first two levels each contain two apartments and will have three bedrooms plus access to a private garden area and to two swimming pools. Each apartment will include balconies or terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows in the living spaces to maximise solar access and cross-flow ventilation.
The four-bedroom penthouse apartment, meanwhile, will feature four en-suited bathrooms and various private outdoor covered terraces, one of which will be located next to the living area with a view of the cliff and rear garden. Another will be at the front whilst the other will be from the master bedroom.
Internal storage areas, including laundry/linen cupboards and secured storage, are provided within each apartment. The one-level basement designed to accommodate parking will also be provided with additional secured storage.
A fresh and contemporary living option in the heart of Bellevue Hill, the proposed development focuses on flexibility and adaptability to suit the demographic mix of families, retirees, and downsizers living within the surrounding area.
Published 3-April-2023
