Thursday 16 February 2006

Devine high-rise has plenty of admirers

Devine's imposing 'Charlotte Towers', in the heart of the CBD, is proving that there is still demand for the Brisbane high life.

Just 10 of the 416 apartments remain for sale in the $170-Million, 44-level building at 120 Charlotte Street.

Scheduled for completion by mid-2007, 'Charlotte Towers' is the first high-rise apartment building that Devine is constructing in-house.

It has enticed purchasers with its central location, in-house facilities and recreational amenities such as a private lap pool, spa, fully-equipped gymnasium and resident's lounge area.

"Residents of 'Charlotte Towers' will enjoy all the privileges of being in the shopping, dining and entertainment heart of Brisbane," said Mr Brett Gillan, the Manager of Queensland Property Development for Devine.

"Businesspeople and working couples, in particular, like the convenience of living in a walk-to-work situation, and having world-class recreational and entertainment facilities at their fingertips."

The apartments remaining include:

* 1-bedrooms (52-62 sqm. internally) from $375,000
* 2-bedrooms, 1-bathroom (72 sqm.) from $484,000, and
* 2-bedroom, 2-bathrooms (75-85 sqm.) from $506,000

All apartments have terraces, alfresco areas or balconies. The alfresco dining rooms create an indoor-outdoor room where the glass panel bi-fold doors can be opened to allow the outside in.

Many apartments also have floor-to-ceiling glass to capture the picturesque views over the river and the CBD.

"The interiors have clean, crisp lines and utilise the latest fittings and fixtures to complement today's fast-paced CBD lifestyle," said Mr Gillan.

Quality touches include stone finishes, tiled entries, recessed lighting, fashionable colour-back glass splashbacks, built-in and walk-in robes, high-grade carpets, and ducted air-conditioning.

Kitchens throughout are either open-plan or island-style, with stainless steel appliances.

Ensuites and bathrooms comprise semi-recessed vitreous china basins. These have been integrated with the latest selection of ceramic and vitrified floor and wall tiles, glass and mirrors, to create a neatly tailored appearance which harmonises with the classically contemporary look.

Apartments have broadband internet access, internal data systems and connection to pay television.

"Residents can turn their apartment into a high-tech office if they wish, where they can conduct business, check the latest stockmarket and financial data, and order services such as home shopping," said Mr Gillan. "Because each apartment is equipped for the new technologies it has greater value than more conventional residences, and is a solid investment in the future."

Mr Gillan said a significant proportion of residents at 'Charlotte Towers' will come from the corporate sector.

"Young professionals like living among the nightlife, the bars and restaurants, as well as having recreational facilities 'on tap'," he said.

"'Charlotte Towers' has all the amenities, facilities and services in the one neat package. This particularly suits the growing number of childless and working couples, who lead hectic lives with little time for such chores as shopping.

"'Charlotte Towers' overcomes this problem as residents will be able to buy their food and groceries nearby, virtually anytime they want, eliminating the normal hassle of jockeying for a parking spot and lugging heavy shopping a long distance to the car and to home."

Since 1991 Devine has developed 1,265 apartments in the Brisbane CBD - 'River Place' (316 apartments) 'River City Apartments' (221 apartments), 'Cathedral Place' (514 apartments) and 'Casino Towers' (214 apartments).

Its $171-Million 'Festival Towers', on the corner of Charlotte and Albert Streets, is scheduled for completion in June. It contains 401 apartments spread over 41 levels, and has enjoyed outstanding sales success.

In Melbourne Devine is just completing its $334-Million 'Victoria Point' mixed-use development at Docklands - the company's debut high-rise project in Victoria.

And what an entry statement.

The golden landmark overlooks Victoria Harbour to the west and Telstra Dome to the north, and includes a stunning 43-level residential tower, serviced apartments, commercial and retail complex and parking for 620 cars.

More information about Devine projects is available on 13 24 66, or www.devine.com.au.

Released by: Devine, 175 Eagle St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
Contacts: Brett Gillan, Property Development Manager Queensland on (07) 3233 1407, 0407 587 312

Prepared by: Barry Hyland, PR Plus, Level 1, 272 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest 2065;
Ph: (02) 9439 9191, (0412) 354 992; Email: pluspr@ozemail.com.au