Homes with prime vantage points are going up for sale across Sydney on New Year’s Eve, sparking huge interest in the lead-up to the holiday season.
From views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge to panoramic views across the city, there’s a home waiting to host your next party in the new year.
If you buy into the nearly completed Greenwich project, Akoya, you’ll be able to see it from an infinity pool overlooking the city skyline and bridge in 2024.
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Altheon Development Director Todd Campling said the development is incredibly close to completion, with only four apartments remaining on the market.
“Honestly, it’s amazing,” he said.
“The views are incredible even from the first floor. It’s a very unique and unusual place.”
He said the development was built along a ridge in Greenwich adjacent to the highway.
“The buyers couldn’t believe the sight and how quickly everything fell apart,” he said.
“There was no need for drone photography at this site.”
Mr Campling said the view would not only increase the value of the apartment, but would also be perfect for New Year’s Eve, when people eager to ring the bell on the rooftop will gather in 2024.
“It’s like a view from a skyscraper that’s only eight stories high,” he says.
“It’s rare to be able to experience a sense of scale like this.”
Meanwhile, in Lavender Bay, a four-bedroom home with views of Luna Park and the bridge is on the market, described as a “landmark harbourfront residence of scale, creativity and spaciousness”.
The house at 3 Walker Street is the former home of Australian painter Peter Kingston and is on the market for the first time in 50 years.
“Rarely does a prospective buyer present a lifestyle with such history, space, and prime status…this truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” the listing reads.
This is what happens when you get a front row seat to the main event (9pm and midnight fireworks) in a two-storey villa at Darling Point.
According to the property listing for 9/38 Darling Point Road, the partially renovated three-bedroom villa “offers gun-barrel views of the Harbor Bridge, and bi-fold doors provide perfect space for sunbathing entertainers.” Easy access to the terrace, perfect for admiring magical sunsets and famous views.” New York Fireworks.”
Meanwhile, just down the road at 27B/3 Darling Point Rd, there are one-bedroom apartments in the Ranelagh complex, priced from $1.4 million to $1.45 million.
While it may not be able to cram in a huge crowd, there’s space for a decent New Year’s gathering to take in the “world-class” views.
The apartment is located on the 27th floor and has “unobstructed” views of the Harbor Bridge and Opera House.
The listing states: “We offer the perfect location to watch Sydney’s world-famous NYE fireworks from the comfort of your own home.”
The three-bedroom penthouse at the tip of Cremorne Point features 270-degree panoramas capturing “all the important icons of Sydney Harbour”.
The Federation-style penthouse at 16/8 Uluwola Avenue was originally built in 1909 and renovated for modern living with views.
“Never miss a moment of Sydney Harbour’s activities, including the daily visual feast of ferries, yachts and cruise ships, Vivid Sydney in winter and, of course, Sydney’s world-famous fireworks on New Year’s Eve.” is stated in the list.
A two-bedroom apartment on Bridge Street in central Sydney is also attracting a lot of interest as it boasts “northern views including the entire Sydney Harbor Bridge”.
The apartments at 1809/38 Bridge St in Bridgeport are described as having views from every window comparable to the One Circular Quay development.
The house is furnished with furniture and artwork.
Located above the former David Jones Store, 111 Castlereagh Apartments features 98 residences with views of Hyde Park and Sydney Harbour.
Prices for the apartments start at $2.1 million, giving buyers the chance to buy into Sydney’s rich history, with landscaped podium gardens, heated outdoor pools, fitness studios, yoga decks and more.
Back on the North Shore, you can also earn some harbor views from the buildings in St. Leonard’s Square.
A two-bedroom apartment is for sale at 1105/486 Pacific Hwy, making it another ideal location to watch the fireworks.
But if the combination of beach and fireworks is better when it comes to having a memorable New Year’s event, Rose Bay House ticks all the boxes.
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The property listing for 7 Collins Ave states: “With iconic Sydney Harbor views and 15 meters to Rose Bay beachfront, this 676sqm plot is located in one of Sydney’s most popular lifestyle destinations. It is a prime land property.”
If you want to be as close to the show as possible without worrying about noise, Milson’s Point apartments are worth a look.
The apartment is located on the 8th floor of Aqualuna Residences (808/30 Alfred St), built in 2020.
The listing states: “It has a stunning interior with floor-to-ceiling glass and views of Sydney Harbour.”
“This is a great opportunity to live next to one of the most beautiful ports in the world.”