Nine of the best downsizer apartments on the market in Sydney
Whether your children have moved out or you're wanting to save money, downsizing provides a great option for couples of all ages – but downsizing doesn't have to mean downgrading.
With Sydney's luxury market proving resilient following the coronavirus pandemic, many buyers are seeing the benefit of investing in a high-end development at affordable prices.
Below are nine of the best downsizer apartments on the market in Sydney to help you on your journey towards finding a new home.
1. Polo Collection, Rosebery
Address: 55 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018
One-bedroom apartments from $710,000
Meriton’s Polo Collection offers downsizers the chance to remain close to the CBD and enjoy luxury living in a brand new architecturally designed apartment.
Comprising 275 luxury apartments across four buildings, the development offers dynamic and elegant living, green vistas and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, designed by SJB Architects.
2. Alex Collective, Alexandria
Address: 163-173 McEvoy Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
One-bedroom apartments from $750,000
In the neighbouring suburb of Alexandria, 163 apartments in one, two and three-bedroom configurations are set to be delivered by Ceerose, boasting floor-to-ceiling storage, bay windows and a balcony fringed by greenery.
Tastefully designed by Andrew Burns Architecture, Alex Collective features concrete-inspired stone benchtops, sandstone-toned joinery and integrated black glass ovens, bringing a warm and contemporary aesthetic with an industrial edge.
3. Cornerstone, Belmore
Address: 717-727 Canterbury Road, Belmore NSW 2192
Two-bedroom apartments from $655,000
Whilst further from the offerings of the CBD, Sydney’s inner-south-west provides the ideal downsizer location, boasting a tight-knit community and, soon, the proposed Belmore metro station.
Delivered by ALAND, Cornerstone features high ceilings, open-plan kitchens, alfresco dining areas and recessed balconies. Ground floor retail space and local parkland activate the residence.
4. Lighthouse, Dee Why
Address: 9-17 Howard Avenue, Dee Why NSW 2099
Two-bedroom apartments from $935,000
Situated in Dee Why’s new retail hub, Meriton’s Lighthouse development offers the tallest towers in the Northern Beaches suburb.
Complete and ready to move in, the development is built over four buildings and offers views of the ocean, beach and lagoon. Downsizers or retirees will enjoy the convenience of this development, located nearby ocean shores and within 35 minutes to Sydney’s CBD.
5. Destination, Macquarie Park
Address: 114 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
One-bedroom apartments from $600,000
Located within NSW’s second largest business district, Destination offers lots of opportunity to downsizers hoping to take advantage of Macquarie Park’s competitive advantages, including its proximity to Macquarie University.
Delivered by Meriton and designed by DKO Architecture, Destination offers serene garden terraces, timeless design and views from every angle.
6. Moseley, Carlingford
Address: 17-21 Moseley Street, Carlingford NSW 2118
Two-bedroom apartments from $752,900
Still located in the City of Ryde, and close-by Epping Station is the affordable Moseley project by H&T Group. The 41 one, two and three-bedroom apartments match the needs of families, downsizers and young professionals with contemporary design, modern silhouettes and amenities.
The apartment offers private storage, a gym, communal entertaining areas and an electric charging dock.
7. Elle, Waitara
Address: 53 Balmoral Street, Waitara NSW 2077
Two-bedroom apartments from $749,000
Located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, Elle provides a prime location for downsizers to enjoy the convenience and style of elite suburban living.
The new residential community boasts free-flowing contemporary living options and landscaped garden space, delivered by Developcorp. Elle is minutes to public transport, quality private schools and Hornsby shops.
8. Park Avenue, Waitara
Address: 16-20 Park Avenue, Waitara NSW 2077
Two-bedroom apartments from $649,000
Also located in the fast-growing is Park Avenue, offering one and two-bedroom configurations, ideal for investors or downsizers. The spacious residence is located in proximity to Hornsby’s amenities.
The residences offer practical layouts, balconies, spacious bedrooms and the relaxed lifestyle of the Upper North Shore community.
9. Collection, Rouse Hill
Address: 49 Terry Road, Rouse Hill NSW 2155
One-bedroom apartments from $399,000
Downsizing doesn’t have to mean smaller either. Collection provides 311 residences in one, two and three-bedroom configurations in Sydney’s growing north-west region.
Designed by DKO Architecture, the master-planned offers spacious open-plan layouts, generous entertainer balconies and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and Berowra Valley National Park.
Rouse Hill’s town centre boasts an abundance of amenities and retail offerings, as well as a new metro station that connects residents to Castle Hill, Chatswood and Sydney’s CBD.
