17 ILLAWONG STREET CHEVERON APARTMENTS for sale.

So, the agents are calling these units "premium apartments" in "dual towers" spanning 31 and 36 levels. Add "state-of-the-art" and "resort-style living" to the mix, and we're all supposed to be dripping with excitement. If that doesn’t make your lips wet, then maybe it’s time to ask—what does that even mean? A quick glance at the proposal for this site, and it’s clear the developers have thrown together something that's just about passable enough to please the council, but "resolved" is a bit of a stretch. They've ticked the boxes for car parking, landscaping, and common areas, and left the actual unit design to, well, hopefully be fine-tuned later. Because who needs a final product when you can just sell it off and let someone else finish the job? The pool, gym, sauna, steam room, dining, and lounge areas with the marketing team pinning that as the essence of “resort-style living”.

The property is up for sale, so it seems like the strategy is to rush through a quick Development Application (DA), flip it, and let the next poor soul refine the details. As for parking, you’ve got three levels of underground basement parking, plus two more above-ground podium levels. Plenty of space for your car collection, should you feel the need to park a fleet of luxury vehicles. With a total of 277 units spread across two towers, the mix includes 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments. Floors 4 to 27 of the Northern Tower hold five units per floor (2 x 2-bed and 3 x 3-bed), while the South Tower follows the same configuration up to Level 32. The top three levels of each tower are home to sub-penthouses and "Sky Homes." Ah yes, the elusive "Sky Homes"—so named because they’re so high up that, apparently, you’ll forget there’s anything below you and can only think about the sky. It’s a clever marketing term, really. For those with an interest in the penthouses, we’re happy to offer advice. Frankly, the units could use some serious refinement if you’re considering a purchase. But hey, that’s part of the charm, right? Both towers are serviced by two lifts each. That’s four lifts total, so at least you won’t be waiting too long to get up to your unit.

Anyway, we’re here to review the unit layouts specifically, but if you’re interested in this development as a potential buyer, feel free to reach out for more detailed advice. We’ll gladly provide you with our thoughts on the overall design and, of course, the lifestyle you can expect.

Now, as for the typical floor plates, there are 10 units per floor across both towers. If you're lucky and know what you're doing, you could probably make 6 of these units work with some astute fine-tuning. The catch? Most of those better units are in the Northern Tower. The South Tower? Not so much. But hey, they do seem to have included ample storage space, and most units come with their own laundry. A rare and almost shocking bonus in this day and age!

The standout unit? The 3-bed on the North-east corner of the Northern Tower. It’ll likely attract a premium price because, of course, it’s got the best views and light. For those watching their wallets, you might find the 2-bed on the South-west corner of the South Tower more reasonable, though “reasonable” might be a stretch, given the twicks needed.

For more insights, design opinions, or just to have someone to communicate with about the whole thing, feel free to reach out.