Location is still the top priority for apartment buyers but it is not the only property rule in 2024 – prestige buyers are also expecting next-level amenities to complete the luxury experience.
With features such as tranquil gardens and wellness spaces to premium dining experiences and personalised concierge services, today’s premium apartments offer a five and six-star lifestyle.
One such example is the now under construction landmark Burly Residences, offering beachfront resort-style living at North Burleigh.
Burly Residences recorded $140 million in sales within three months of launching – over a third of its total 101 premium residences – becoming one of the fastest selling off-the-plan developments on the Gold Coast.
Adrian Parsons, managing director of luxury apartment marketing agency TOTAL Property Group, says Burly Residences exemplifies the idea of high-end living.
“Nothing else in the luxury market compares to the impressive location and design, with expansive premium resort and lifestyle amenities across two whole floors,” Parsons says.
“The space is luxuriously expansive, sprawling over a double beachfront site with 40 metres of frontage in exclusive North Burleigh – an exceptional, prominent location that deserves a landmark building of the highest distinction," he adds.
“That’s why Burly’s development team DD Living has incorporated all the extra features luxury apartment buyers are seeking.”
Here are seven special features defining luxury apartment living in 2024.
1. Striking communal spaces
Prestige buyers are discerning when it comes to design – not just in their apartments but also across communal areas.
They are looking for captivating architectural features and design inclusions such as grand atriums, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and statement lighting.
High-end materials are expected, such as Italian marble and natural timber, in entry foyers and throughout the residences and amenity areas.
First impressions count, and a striking aesthetic can set a development apart.
At Burly Residences, Koichi Takada Architects and interior design studio Mim Design teamed up to create something truly special.
“The overall vision for this project was to create architecture that blends into nature,” says Koichi Takada.
"The shape, the colours, the textures… all of that relates to the natural environment.”
Miriam Fanning from Mim Design adds that the interiors at Burly bring the outside in.
“Our design intent was to create something that was timeless, but it also picked up on the natural environment that surrounds the site,” she says.
“The project had to encapsulate the softness of the ebb and flow of the coastline, as well as coordinating with the rich history that Burleigh had in the ‘50s and ‘60s.”
2. High-tech systems
With smart homes becoming more prevalent, luxury apartment developments need to be on the front foot with technology to offer residents the most cutting-edge conveniences.
At Burly Residences, smart features include a concierge app incorporating home automation and amenity reservation systems as well as number plate recognition for easy exit and entry.
Then there’s the all-in-one apps that allow residents to book services and communal areas, submit maintenance requests, and stay on top of building or community updates.
Automation of apartments includes smart locks and convenient features such as mechanical lighting and blinds that can be controlled through the app.
3. Deluxe dining
Apartments have not traditionally been known for spacious entertainment areas, but today’s luxury options often rival house-sized properties. They feature expansive living and entertaining spaces, both indoors and on large balconies.
The amenities in these luxury projects are exceptional, featuring grand private dining rooms, chef’s kitchens, teppanyaki bars, state-of-the-art cinema rooms, and alfresco barbecue areas. These spaces can be reserved to entertain your guests in style.
At Burly Residences, the apartments are among the largest available along the Gold Coast, featuring expansive living areas, oversized kitchens, and generous island benches.
What truly sets Burly apart, however, are the balconies. Ranging in size from 17sqm to 191sqm, all beach-facing apartments include fixed-line barbecues as a standard feature.
4. Personalised service
Luxury living is not complete without convenient access to services, and for those lucky enough, this can mean a concierge on-site to assist residents.
The opportunity for a luxury apartment on the beach with a concierge service is unique and highly desired by prestige property buyers. A concierge service is considered invaluable by residents who occupy five and six-star private residences.
A concierge will help facilitate all kinds of requests, from booking the best table at the most sought-after restaurant to reserving Burly’s premium amenities for private use to organising a car service, often at any time of day or night.
“As developers of premium properties, DD Living believes there should be no request too great for the concierge,” Parsons says.
“Residents at Burly will enjoy access to a full-time concierge in a stylish statement lobby on the ground floor.
“This is an unprecedented level of amenity available to residential apartments on the Gold Coast.”
Furthermore, a security presence will operate on site outside of hours, so someone will always be available to assist residents.
5. Wellness and spa facilities
When it comes to health and wellness, luxury buyers are looking for something extra.
Burly offers 2000sqm of wellness amenities: gym, mineral pools, sauna, steam room, yoga/Pilates lounge, and more.
This could be a state-of-the-art fitness centre complete with the latest equipment, or a relaxing meditation space for quiet reflection.
It could be a holistic wellness centre with spa facilities and personalised programs to achieve your goals.
At Burly, residents have access to over 2000sqm across two whole floors of resort and lifestyle amenity, which includes a wealth of wellness facilities such as mineral pools, a gymnasium, Peloton room, steam room, sauna and a dedicated yoga and Pilates lounge.
A comprehensive wellness center offering spa facilities and customised programs to meet your goals.
6. Multifunctional spaces
To ease the transition from a house to an apartment, cleverly designed developments are including multipurpose rooms to offer more flexibility while capitalising on space.
Executive lounges mean your worklife can be much more streamlined.
Burly Residences has a collection of two, three and four-bedroom apartments with multipurpose rooms that can be used as home offices, libraries and media rooms, providing residents with an additional living space in the home.
The Level 2 amenity area includes a reservable Business Centre, comprising a private office space, a meeting room, and all the essential technology required to operate your business remotely. This facility is available for residents to book as needed.
7. Grand gardens
Forget generic greenery and artificial plants.
Luxury apartment developments now feature stunning and sustainable landscaping, along with other natural elements such as thriving gardens, outdoor seating areas and striking water features.
Not only does lush landscaping look a lot better than a plastic plant, but it also has the potential to offer several mental health benefits – including reduced stress and improved mood.
Outdoor spaces are highly considered.
Burly Residences takes this idea one step further with a sanctuary of six-star recreational facilities, designed by local firm LDG Landscape Architecture, that blend with nature and encourage residents to take advantage of the subtropical climate.
LDG Landscape Architecture director Thomas Schubel grew up in the area, surfing in front of the Burly site, and has injected his deep appreciation of Burleigh’s natural beauty into a grand tropical landscape design for Burly Residences.
“Burly is inspired by its coastal setting. The whole development is encapsulated with green around its perimeter,” Schubel says.
“There is generous width and depth of planting that has allowed us to enclose the spaces and provide a [greater] sense of privacy.”
Beyond the development’s lush landscaping, there are areas designated for rest, relaxation and connecting with nature.
To learn more about the luxury living experience at Burly Residences, visit the website or enquire below.
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