Construction starts on Stargate's Centennial Collection on Sydney's best park
After a strong run of sales since its launch earlier this year, veteran Bondi Junction developer Stargate Property has kicked off construction of its much anticipated double-tower project, The Centennial Collection.
On the fringe of Centennial Park, The Centennial Collection comprises just 73 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two 10-level buildings designed by SJB.
The first release of the apartments earlier in the year were snapped up in a matter of weeks, part due to the architectural designs by SJB, part due to the rarity of a new project so close to the convenience of Bondi Junction, the beauty of Centennial Park, and the vibrancy of Woollahra's Queen Street.
Stargate's internal construction arm has started the early works on the site set at the quiet end of Oxford Street, closer to Sydney's best park than it is to Bondi Junction Westfield. Stargate are targeting a late 2025 completion date.
Stargate spent years working with the local council and the local community to create a project which sits within its context but also provides a striking new addition to what's come before it. The Waverley Council even undertook a design excellence competition, the first design excellence competition the council has ever held.
Renowned architecture firm SJB were awarded the project. SJB Director Adam Haddow described The Centennial Collection as "a castle high on the hill”.
The majority of buyers have local, although Ray White Projects Partner Marcello Bo says there have been a few outliers.
"While Woollahra, Paddington, Bondi Junction and really any suburb within a two or three kilometre radius have secured an apartments, we've also had purchasers who are coming from the Lower North Shore," Bo says.
Prices start from $1.35 million for the one-bedroom apartments, $2.55 million for the two-bedders, which come with parking, and $3.75 million for the three-bedroom apartments.
Crowning the project are two house-sized penthouses, yet to be launched, with their own rooftop terraces with swimming pools and harbour views.
Communal facilities in the building will include a rooftop pool with outdoor dining and entertaining spaces as well as an indoor ‘winter’ pool. There's also a concierge, cold and dry goods delivery rooms and a wellness hub including a cardio and personal training area. The ground floor of the two buildings will home food and beverage options.
