A long-time shortage of options for local downsizers or professionals who want to move to popular Birkenhead – but without the responsibilities that come with a house and garden – is about to end when construction of Chelsea Rise, a high-quality boutique apartment development, commences in January 2025.
Completion is expected in 2027.
Aware that this new offering was much needed, those behind Chelsea Rise worked tirelessly for several years creating a Babbage-designed complex close to the friendly local village with its shops, cafes, excellent schools, library, medical centre and other amenities including Chelsea Estate Heritage Park.
Their focus was on timeless, stylish design – as well as sustainability.
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Residents – especially those in the four luxury, glass pavilion-style penthouse apartments – will all enjoy stunning vistas along the harbour towards the famous and iconic Chelsea Sugar Works, sweeping back across the bridge towards the CBD and Sky Tower.
“The views are particularly appealing at night when everything’s lit up,” says Chelsea Rise managing director, Darren Brown, who heads an award-winning team masterminding the venture.
“We’ve been hugely encouraged by the response to our project from potential owner-occupiers who can’t wait to be a part of Chelsea Rise. They see the benefits of having public transport right outside the front door, easy access to ferries, and the fact that the CBD is only eight or so minutes away.
“And then, on the other hand, you’re very close to nature with Kauri Glen Reserve and native bush nearby. It’s really just the perfect package.”
Chelsea Rise is situated at the top of the ridgeline and is reached via Mokoia Road.
“The views are particularly appealing at night when everything’s lit up,” says Chelsea Rise managing director, Darren Brown.
Brown says that changing economic conditions mean this is an unbeatable opportunity for potential buyers.
“You’ve got interest rates coming down – and remarkably swiftly, which means prices will soon start going up again. If you sign up to buy off-the-plans now at current market rates you can sit in your existing home for two years while its value increases – and so does the value of your purchase.
“It’s a win-win situation that only comes along once every 10 years or so in the housing cycle.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea Rise itself is situated right at the top of the ridgeline, guaranteeing all-day sun. The building is reached via Mokoia Road and the exterior design cleverly mixes glass and concrete, with cantilevered balconies, recessed decks with sensational landscaping and vibrant shared areas.
These include an in-house residents’ lounge that can also be used as a co-working space, along with an in-house gym. With a wide variety of layouts and size options, plus flexi rooms, the apartments fit all buyer requirements, be it home office space, the provision of media rooms or a desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
With a wide variety of layouts and size options, plus flexi rooms, the apartments fit all buyer requirements, be it home office space, media rooms or a desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
The timeless classic décor is inspired by the colours and textures of nature and enhanced by top-end fixtures, fittings and furniture throughout.
The residences come in configurations of 1-3 bedrooms, 1-3 bathrooms with 1-2 car parks. Apartments start from $729,000 and penthouses from $3.85 million.
While lock-up-and-leavers will relish their freedom, families will be just as happy, enjoying timeless classic décor inspired by the colours and textures of nature, enhanced by top-end fixtures, fittings and furniture throughout.
Chris Gemmell, from Ray White Lochore’s Birkenhead, a long established family-run business, is marketing the property with his colleague Jack Gibb.
Chris says: “We’re really excited to see substantial building on the Birkenhead ridge as this area has been so undersupplied. Other apartment developments on the Shore have been quite small, but here buyers will get significant scale and many of the units come with secure underground car parks.
“Plus, the team behind Chelsea Rise has an excellent track record. Located on one of the highest points on the North Shore, the views will be breathtaking.”
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