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SPOTLIGHT ON: Takapuna’s Transformation

Introducing... ALBA TAKAPUNA The exciting growth of quality apartment living in Takapuna continues momentum with Legacy Property marketing their Alba Takapuna that is to be built at Auburn Street.

The team at Channel Magazine is firmly behind this exciting progress for Takapuna. These quality developments – like Alba Takapuna and Willis Bond’s 8 Pupuke Drive – will bring people to the area and add to the vibrancy. It is no secret that Takapuna is undergoing a transformation and these wonderful residential developments are playing an important part. The neat thing about Alba Takapuna is that it is being developed by Legacy, a local business with its base in Anzac Street, about 500 metres away from the Alba site. Legacy has a reputation for high quality residential developments in Auckland and Christchurch. Recent Auckland apartment projects for Legacy have included 14 apartments at 43 Brown Street in Ponsonby and they are also developing the Aria Apartments (20 apartments) at the Vinegar Gerry Petrie and Alison Parker of Premium Real Estate with Lane site also just off Ponsonby Road. Legacy Legacy Property’s Mitchell Jefferson on the ALBA site in Takapuna. is also developing residential subdivisions at Pukekohe. The Alba Takapuna project fits in with recently publicised Panuku Development Auckland plans for the area. The council’s development agency sees the need for 1500 new dwellings in Takapuna in the imminent future. “Quality designed apartments built in and around urban centres are critical to how Auckland deals with the unprecedented growth it’s facing at present,” says Allan Young, Director of Development at Panuku Development Leading interior designer Sonya Cotter has been engaged to ensure the design reflects the Auckland. “They offer great potential in helping high quality of the ALBA Takapuna development. to reduce pressure on transport infrastructure floors and over-scaled doors. Other important quality features and the added residential population helps create further vibrancy include underfloor heating in all bathrooms and extra soundto town centres such as Takapuna.” proofing between apartments. Keeping things local, Premium Real Estate is marketing the Sustainability and ensuring economical ongoing living costs Alba Takapuna development for Legacy and agents Gerry Petrie have also been focuses. A HomeStar 6 sustainability rating is and Alison Parker share their excitement about the project. being targeted. Alba Takapuna features higher levels of insulation, “We are thrilled to be involved with such a quality boutique very efficient water and ventilation systems, top rated appliances project and the advantages make it an easy sell,” says Gerry and solar panels on the roof to assist with power supply. Due to Petrie. “The first big box it ticks is location, being in central the fact that pools, beaches and gyms are all right on the doorstep Takapuna with just a short stroll to everything – including shops, the developers see no need for Alba Takapuna to have a pool or eateries and our very special beach.” gym, eliminating further ongoing costs and maintenance for the “The design is also very clever,” adds Alison Parker. “Best described as ‘edgy’ and modern while maximising the views, natural body corporate. The body corporate costs will also be minimised light and including elements of the beachy environment. This will be with the building manager being offsite, but being available and onsite regularly. a fantastic place to live. We believe one of the very best.” Adding to the uniqueness of Alba Takapuna is that maximum For those looking to purchase a quality residential apartment parking on site will be provided by a carpark stacking machine. in Takapuna, Alba offers some real advantages and points of Legacy’s Development Manager Mitchell Jefferson is thrilled difference. It is an eight storey boutique development with 19 high with the early uptake and interest. “All of the 10 one bedroom quality freehold apartments. There will also be two commercial apartments have sold already and we have very strong uptake and tenancies on the ground floor. interest in the two and three bedroom options. It is fair to say the The design is very special, with everyone of the 19 apartments appetite for quality residential departments in Takapuna is very having generous dimensions with most being fully glazed at both strong judging by this interest and Willis Bond’s Pupuke Drive ends ensuring they are flooded with natural light. Leading interior being around 70% sold already.” designer Sonya Cotter has been engaged to ensure the design maximises the potential offered from the 2.6 metre stud height. She has created a cool, clean, contemporary mood with timber For more information visit: www.premium.co.nz/9888