“True happiness is not about money, prestige, or power; it’s about relationships. Great relationships turn into great communities. If we want more great communities, we need to create spaces that give people the best chance of achieving this.”
John Sax is the developer of Orewa’s Kensington Park, New Zealand’s first master planned community. Located just 500 metres from Orewa Beach (arguably the loveliest beach in Auckland), the 40-acre neighbourhood is comprised of several Cape Cod-styled developments and apartment complexes that seamlessly blend in with each other despite being built years apart.
At first glance, each property here oozes long-standing luxury and opulence – and you’d be right.
But Sax says Kensington Park is so much more than aesthetics; it’s first and foremost about community.
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“When we ask ourselves who or what made a difference to our lives, invariably it’s the ‘who’,” he says.
“A development is not about bricks and mortar – that’s the ‘what’. As developers, our job is to facilitate spaces where people can congregate and gather. It’s about the ‘who’: who resides there and how we can create opportunities for friendships to grow and communities to flourish.”
Kensington Park’s newest development, The Gardens, features 48 generous, luxury apartments split across two towers, each with its own main foyer entrance and elevator direct from their basement parking.
Designed by leading architectural firm Shanahan Architects and scheduled for completion in the next few months, properties feature Miele appliances, waterfall quartz benchtops, quality oak veneer cabinetry, and Grohe tapware fixtures, all up-spec’ed from previous construction within the Park.
Designed by Shanahan Architects and scheduled for completion in the next few months, properties will feature Miele appliances, waterfall quartz benchtops and quality oak veneer cabinetry. Photo / Supplied
Expansive balconies, some with sea views, connect residents seamlessly with Orewa’s salty fresh air.
As the name suggests, The Gardens revolves around the outdoors.
“Many people find places where they can walk freely and admire their surroundings to be inspiring, relaxing, and rejuvenating,” says Sax. “Here at The Gardens, we have that in spades.”
At ground level, raised vegetable beds and flower gardens allow residents with green fingers to get them dirty, while allowing those who don’t to admire the view – and the produce.
“The act of gardening and being outside in a space where everyone is welcome encourages togetherness.
“Gardeners can be active together and bond over their shared passion, but more importantly there’s now a reason to knock on someone’s door: to share some fresh produce with a neighbour.”
As the name suggests, The Gardens in Kensington Park revolves around the outdoors. Photo / Supplied
Prices at The Gardens start from $1,003,750 for a one-bedroom apartment, $1,567,500 for two bedrooms, and $1,732,500 for three bedrooms. Photo / Supplied
High-quality communal amenities throughout Kensington Park create more opportunities for residents – and visitors – to develop close relationships.
An onsite café, heated indoor pool, fully equipped gym, putting green, children’s playground, picnic areas, and pétanque courts make it easy to meet people, entertain, and stay active without having to go too far afield.
“The happiest people in society are those who have great friends,” says Sax.
“It’s a privilege to be able to facilitate community and togetherness here at Kensington Park, while creating a world-class residential development that leads the way in New Zealand construction.”
Prices at The Gardens start from $1,003,750 for a one-bedroom apartment, $1,567,500 for two bedrooms, and $1,732,500 for three bedrooms, all including 1-2 parking spaces. Visit kensingtonpark.co.nz or contact the Kensington Park Sales Team on 0800 725 775 and [email protected].
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