56 | T T Karen Phelps Prime location boasts lake, sea views Southpark Corp Ltd: Kensington Park DEVELOPMENT Kensington Park’s Newest Apartment Complex ‘The Gardens Apartments’ a Seamless Blend of Indoor-Outdoor Living Kensington Park’s latest addition, The Gardens Apartments, offers residents a premium living experience with a resort feel where the indoors and outdoors merges into one. Designed with people at its heart, this exclusive apartment complex caters to all ages and stages of life, making it a desirable choice for active retirees, empty nesters, and families alike, says Kensington Park sales manager Jaimee Durham. Boasting a prime location with lake and sea views, The Gardens Apartments is part of the larger Kensington Park development at Orewa, which spans 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, walkways and boardwalks. Once a camping ground the exclusive community now consists of 550 established homes. The Gardens Apartments apartment complex itself has recently been completed with approximately 50% of the units already presold off the plans. Although all the sea view apartments were snapped up quickly there are still plenty of apartments with stunning lake views left, says Jaimee. Designed by renowned Shanahan Architects and built by Aspec, The Gardens Apartments features two towers with a total of 48 luxury apartments. Each tower has its own main foyer entrance and elevator, providing residents with privacy and convenience. The apartments offer a range of options, including one, two and three bedrooms. With a focus on maximising natural light and open-plan living, the homes boast premium specifications including high stud heights that create a sense of spaciousness. The modern interiors offer fully integrated kitchens with Miele appliances, quartz bench- “It’s a fantastic opportunity to purchase a low maintenance lock up and leave apartment right in the heart of nature but with great access to a huge range of amenities.” tops, Grohe tapware and quality oak veneer cabinetry and flooring. There are fully tiled bathrooms with mirrored wall cabinets, wall hung vanities, mirrored wall cabinets, fully tiled laundry splashbacks with engineered stone laundry benchtops, keyless entry and more. Jaimee says that what clearly sets The Gardens Apartments apart is its emphasis on connecting residents with the outdoors. Generous balconies averaging approximately 20-25sqm and extending up to an impressive approximately 63sqm provide ample space for indoor-outdoor flow and offer stunning views of the nearby lake. The raised vegetable beds and flower gardens not only allow residents to indulge in their passion for gardening but also facilitate interaction and camaraderie among neighbours. The shared produce opens up opportunities for conversation and fosters a strong sense of community, says Jaimee. She says The Gardens Apartments is evidence of the ethos of the entire development where John Sax, the developer behind Kensington Park, envisioned creating a true community where friendships can flourish believing that great living spaces, attractive environments and places for people to meet are essential. Residents at Kensington Park share access to a range of high-quality communal amenities, including a heated indoor pool, fully equipped gym, sauna, petanque courts, children’s playground, manicured gardens with native and fruit trees, boardwalks, a three-hole putting green, picnic areas and an on-site café. Jaimee says that accessibility and proximity to other amenities nearby are also key features of Kensington Park. The development is a mere one-kilometre flat walk from Orewa village and just 500 meters from the beach. Situated on the boundary of the Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve, residents have direct access to a 16-hectare native forest with walking tracks and an abundance of natural flora and fauna. Kensington Park’s success has not gone unnoticed and it has garnered international recognition and won prestigious awards including the International Property Awards and the Best NZ Urban Land Development 2012 by the NZ Property Council. With apartments at The Gardens Apartments selling rapidly, Jaimee says that now is the time for people to secure their dream coastal lifestyle. “The diverse range of floor plans and layouts ensures that every apartment is tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of its residents,” she says. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to purchase a low maintenance lock up and leave apartment right in the heart of nature but with great access to a huge range of amenities.” With a future construction timeline at Kensington Park set to add even more residences in the coming years, Jaimee says the next building in the development will introduce rooftop gardens for the first time. “The gardens will provide meeting spaces, pergolas, seating and al fresco dining areas, offering breath-taking views over the village of Orewa to the sea. “Exclusively available to the residents of that building, importantly the rooftop gardens will further enhance the sense of community and connection within Kensington Park.”
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