Rare off the plan apartments planned for Sydney's Edgecliff

A rare off the plan apartment development is heading for Sydney's Edgecliff.

The boutique project of just 11 apartments at 365 Edgecliff Road, is located just a stone's throw from Edgecliff Station, not far from Double Bay village.

The plans are for just 11 apartments designed by Brian Meyerson's MHNDUnion, who said in their Design Verification Statement submitted to the Woollahra Council that the proposed density is consistent with the projected housing targets for the Woollahra LGA and consistent with surrounding apartment buildings.

They said the building stock reflects the phases of development in Edgecliff from early Victorian estates and villas to post-war infill apartment blocks like the existing building at 365 Edgecliff Road.

"There are concentrations of heritage buildings on the slopes north of Ocean Street and around Cooper Park," the report read.

"Outside of these pockets, the suburb contains a diverse architectural mix of modest cottages, grand Victorian mansions, Interwar duplexes and walk-ups, and contemporary infill development."

The new xxx-level building will have two two-bedroom apartments and nine three-bedroom apartments. It will replace a three-storey brick residential building which was built in the early 1980s.

MHNDUnion says the building's form is contemporary, while seamlessly blending with the existing urban fabric, drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of neighbouring structures, the serenity of the streetscape, and the overarching canopy of mature trees.

"The proposed apartment building exhibits a refined architectural language, underscored by context-aware design decisions, a considered material palette, and an emphasis on environmental integration.

"The development promises to be a commendable addition to the streetscape, enriching the urban fabric whilst catering to the needs and aspirations of its future inhabitants."

The apartment layouts are planned with dual north and south aspect, allowing for maximised solar access to living spaces and habitable rooms while maintaining primary outlook to the Harbour and city skyline.

All apartments are provided with large balconies or private open space, with optimised solar access and an outlook across extensive planting.

The development application was submitted by a Pyrmont-based, private Chinese developer.