Castle Hill's top apartment developments on the market
The combination of substantial forecasted population growth, an existing and expanding retail hub, and the newly established North West rail link connecting swiftly with surrounding areas and the CBD, are all major drawcards for people moving from outer suburbs to Castle Hill, the epicentre of the Hills District.
The booming Castle Hill apartment market is set to welcome several developments in the near future, with developers continuing to put faith in the area given the strong pipeline of planned infrastructure.
Urban has taken a look at the top apartment projects currently selling in Castle Hill.
1. Astrid
Developer: CBD Core
Regulars to the Hill’s District, CBD Core have notched up a rather impressive portfolio over the last two decades in the area.
Taking up a prime spot behind the group’s Oriel project - the first new apartment building in the Showground Precinct - and a stone’s throw from the Hills Showground Metro, the group's latest project, Astrid is pitched to satisfy even the most discerning of buyers.
Comprising 94 apartments, a mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences are on offer, with completion on the project slated for February 2024.
Designed by Zhinar Architects, prices begin from $605,000 in the development, with CBD focusing on the needs of homebuyers post pandemic.
Not merely settling for a study nook in the apartments, Astrid will feature both indoor and outdoor communal spaces, outside of the apartments so those working from home have the option to still be away from where they reside.
Residents will also have access to a state-of-the-art gym, a resort-style heated swimming pool, and a rooftop with barbecues and seating spaces and a solar-powered cabana.
One, two and three-bedders can still be snapped up in the project, with floorplans spanning from 53 sqm.
2. Chapman Gardens
Developer: CG Group
A landmark development set to redefine apartment living in Castle Hill, Chapman Gardens comprises three low rise buildings in a lush landscaped setting.
Featuring a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and a limited number of duplex style residences, the PTW designed homes Entertaining spaces, high ceilings, gourmet kitchens and expanses of glass filter sunlight through the residences, while features such as ducted zoned air-conditioning and down lighting provide control the internal temperature and ambience.
Designed by award-winning PTW Architects, the terrace-style apartments feature private courtyards and direct street access.
Two-bedroom plus study and three-bedroom plus study options have been crafted to offer house-like spaces within convenient apartment-living, targeting the family market.
More than half of Chapman Gardens is dedicated to landscaped grounds and alfresco entertaining spaces, which have been designed by Urbis.
Rooftop courtyards crown each of the three buildings, with dedicated barbecue and dining areas.
One, two and three bedroom apartments can still be purchased in the final release at Chapman Gardens, with Stage One of the development expected for completion late 2022, and Stage Two in late 2023.
There's also a handful of two and three-bedroom terraces remaining.
3. Castle Island
Developer: KWG Group Holdings
KWG Property’s $300 million Castle Island, comprises 295 apartments spread across seven buildings near the new Showgrounds town centre. Inspired by nature, Castle Island is the work of local architectural firm, Giles Tribe, and two international architects, Hong Kong’s ARVA Architects and DLN Architects.
They brought a shared vision of integrating the surrounding landscape into Castle Island’s apartments.
On offer is one, two and three-bedroom apartment, featuring full-height glazed facades designed to offer extensive views so that residents feel connected to nature and their surroundings.
The one and two-bedroom apartments are being pitched at owner-occupiers and investors, while the premium 135 sqm, three-bedroom apartments are expected to generate interest from families, downsizers, and rightsizers.
The communal spaces have been designed by Glyph Studio and include a clubhouse, gym, lobby, library and co-working spaces.
There's also private lounging nooks, yoga zones, games and play areas, space for rooftop meals and sunset drinks.
A large garden is central to the project, as well as three elevated sky gardens, which is complete with barbecues, a yoga lawn and twilight outdoor cinema.
Buildings Three and Four are currently selling in Castle Island at 4-6 Sexton Avenue.
4. Grand Reve
Developer: Kassis Homes
Billed as the most prestigious development ever offered in the Hills area, Grand Reve is a collection of 196 contemporary apartments across two towers.
Featuring studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as split-level townhouse-style dwellings, Grand Reve has been designed by Turner Studio with a particular focus on outdoor spaces. Dwellings feature open-plan layouts, accented with 2.7m high ceilings, allowing natural light to filter through.
Double-glass sliding doors extend the dining area to private balconies or terrace courtyards, with Wolf appliances featuring in the kitchens.
The two towers of Grand Reve connect at the podium level and offer views across the Hills District and out to the CBD. The landscaped podium gardens include extensive seating pods and resident dining areas.
Altogether, the project will deliver residents three communal garden areas, totalling over 2,000 sqm of open space.
Grand Reve is conveniently located within a three-minute walk to Castle Hill Metro Station. Construction has commenced on the project with completion expected mid-to-end of 2023.
5. Chateau Showground
Developer: Bridgestone Projects
Designed by an award-winning team of Bridgestone Projects, PTW Architects, DKO Interiors, RPS Landscape Architects and Westbourne Construction, Chateau is a collection of 296 apartments over nine levels.
The building will comprise a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, along with townhouse and penthouse options.
Crowning Chateau is the rooftop terrace, which features an infinity pool, barbecue area, gym, private cabanas, outdoor cinema and garden spaces.
Residents can choose between two colour schemes, Champagne or Bordeaux, with each of the colour choices defining the ambience and character of the apartment.
The building is secure with an on-site building manager, as well as basement level parking and storage.
It takes on an energy efficient design featuring solar panels and generous landscaped area, achieving 60 per cent canopy cover, providing shade, reducing ambient temperatures and mitigating the heat island effect Chateau is conveniently located within a 200-metre walk to the Hills Showground Metro Station and a four-minute drive to Castle Hill’s shopping centre.
Building A, B and D are part of the Stage One release, which will feature 181 apartments.
Stage Two will release building C, comprising 115 apartments. Construction on the project commenced in early 2021 with completion expected mid 2023.
