Paradise found

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia's most famous subtropical destination, has long been a paradise for developers as well as tourists. Even now, there is the occasional boutique development that stands apart in terms of location, design and standard of amenities.

Waters Edge is an iconic apartment development that captures the essence of Queensland riverfront living. Created by Pradella Developments, Waters Edge offers a persuasive blend of riverfront location, up-market design and high-spec building standards.

The development includes two eight-storey buildings, named Drift and Reach, comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. There is also the Riverfront Collection 32 high-end, absolute-riverfront apartments. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a multipurpose room and study, these apartments are specifically for those seeking upmarket inner-city living.

Waters Edge will set the standard for apartment living in Brisbane's inner city. Its fluid, sculptural design is inspired by the adjacent Brisbane River, and focuses on maximising river views from each apartment.

Centrally located in a sought-after part of West End, Waters Edge nestles on the last remaining riverfront peninsula and the design takes full advantage of the location. Conceived with Queensland's subtropical climate in mind, all apartments offer indoor-outdoor living with broad river-facing balconies. Most apartments take in river views from the living areas and bedrooms.

Spaciousness, light, the inspiring views and day-to-day liveability are all highlights of the units. Clean, crisp colour palettes with contrasting tones create interiors that seem to draw the river and landscape right into the living spaces. Part of the open-plan living areas, and with unimpeded outlooks, the kitchens are the heart of the apartments. The bedrooms and the balconies off these spaces are equally well considered.

Waters Edge is a private, restful environment. Residents' facilities include 4000m² of subtropical waterscaped grounds, a fully equipped gymnasium, air-conditioned function rooms and, at the centre of the development, there is the infinity-edge recreation and lap pool, looking out across the river.

The timing for Waters Edge couldn't be better. West End, an old warehouse suburb once known for its bohemian character, is now undergoing major transformation. It is fast becoming one of the city's most sought-after residential precincts.

Waters Edge sits on Riverside Drive, which will also receive a makeover, with a current roadway to be replaced by a major riverside park masterplan connecting the area to the CBD to the north. This will feature walkways, bikeways and leisure facilities approximately 200m from the water's edge, along with a proposed city cat ferry terminal. Residents will enjoy park views and easy access to nearby cafes and restaurants.

Pradella's Flow apartments feature on page 6 and offer similar levels of location and design integrity.

For further information on the Waters Edge inner-city development, visit the display suite on Riverside Drive, between Kurilpa and Forbes Streets, West End, Brisbane between 10am and 4pm daily, or by appointment, phone 1300 134 311. Email: info@watersedgewestend.com.au, or visit the website: www.watersedgewestend.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas