[COM] 316-320 South Terrace | 51m | 14lvls | August Towers

[Waewick]

great to see that corner get the facelift it needed!

[obituary resider]

eehhh... for some reason, perhaps because of the podium, it reminds me of 80/90s UK social housing. And I can't un-see it now.

[Wayno]

They anticipate starting in July and take 18 months to complete.

Excellent!

Adjacent this site (immediately west) is a collection of awful 1960/1970 two storey apartments (Davaar Place). Personally I would not like to overlook them.

[monotonehell]

Adjacent this site (immediately west) is a collection of awful 1960/1970 two storey apartments (Davaar Place). Personally I would not like to overlook them.

I used to live in there. And yes they are awful.

[Patrick_27]

This development reminds me of the Seasons Heritage Hotel on St Kilda Road in Melbourne (just down from Albert Park).

One must ask why this will take 18 months to complete when VUE is on-track to be complete within 12-15 months?

Also, haven't seen anything in the way of apartments being sold? How does this have the go ahead yet?

[Dvious]

I agree with you re: Seasons Hotel in Melbourne, however, because of the 'podium' on this one, it better matches with the existing heritage building.

The Seasons looks to be placed behind with little regard to the existing. I also don't see how this reminds you of UK socialist housing at all?

[obituary resider]

not sure why i said that, never mind.

[Wayno]

Some more level-by-level details:

* Sub-basement level: car stacker (8 parks)
* Basement level: two level car parking hoists (52 car parks), one motorbike park, 34 bicycle parks, waste storage with bin lift to ground level, hard waste storage room
* Ground level: Café/restaurant (100m2/72 seats) with outdoor seating, boardroom/function area (40m2/12 seats), kitchen and toilets, glass link to heritage building, entrance lobby (to residential apartments and Sleep Apnoea Centre), shop (54m2)
* Levels 1 and 2: Sleep Apnoea Centre (625m2 / 12 treatment rooms, administration area).
* Level 3: Incorporates 6 x one bed apartments (54.5 to 58.5m2)
* Levels 4 to 7: 2 x one bedroom apartments, 1 x one bed and study, 2 x two bedroom apartments.
* Levels 8 and 9: 2 x two bed apartments, 2 x three bedroom apartments
* Level 10: 1 x one bedroom and study apartments and 2 x three bedroom apartments
* Levels 11 to 12: A luxury penthouse over two levels incorporating terraces and an infinity swimming pool.
* Level 13: Open roof terrace garden with an area of 169m2, gym (60m2) and water tank.

Total number of apartments = 38 (made up of one to three bedrooms and a penthouse)

[Wayno]

Does this have a real estate agent and website? Searched for August Towers but nothing found.

[crowdoc]

It is listed with Refined Real Estate on the back of the local Domain junk mail brochure today, but it is not on their website as yet.

[Plasmatron]

Yep, definitely like this one. Question: Why does a 14 level building take a whopping 18 months to build? The Empire State Building, at 102 levels, took 25 months back in 1929-1931. You would think construction processes have sped up and become more efficient since then! Or is it not that simple as I make it sound...

[monotonehell]

Yep, definitely like this one. Question: Why does a 14 level building take a whopping 18 months to build? The Empire State Building, at 102 levels, took 25 months back in 1929-1931. You would think construction processes have sped up and become more efficient since then! Or is it not that simple as I make it sound...

It all depends on how much money the developers are willing to put over how much time.

[Will]

Now featured on realestate.com:

1-37/318 South Terrace Adelaide

When You Deserve The Best! "Location, Quality, Lifestyle" That is what the August Towers is all about.

The moment you glance upon this Majestic building, its grandeur and presence becomes apparent. It is the kind of building that will make you proud each and every time you come home.

Now is the time to explore and play with this massive playground, discovering the hidden underground bars and restaurants, the pop-up galleries and the shopping. This is your home, your gallery, your work place, your dream. The August Towers is where your imagination takes place and is inspired by your way of living.

Offering 1, 2, 3 and spacious 4 bedroom apartments with a minimum of 2.7 metre high vaulted ceilings with oversized 2.4m doors. This glamourous complex is built with solid concrete and steel for the ultimate strength and durability.

Attention to detail and use of quality materials is what sets this complex apart. The views of the city skyline and the parklands to the Adelaide Hills are absolutely world class.

The interior showcases stunning floor to ceiling, top quality Italian tiles. Living areas are presented with quality timber floors while the bedrooms are fitted with lush carpets. With several finishing schemes to choose from, you can personalise this home to meet all of your expectations.

Additional features to complete these amazing apartments include; high speed fibre optic connectivity for phone, internet and TV, which means no more watching that spinning hourglass while browsing. Keep your car safe with secure underground car parking accessed through an automated entry gate for convenience. Be green and diminish your electricity bills down with low voltage LED down lights installed throughout.

It doesn't stop there, sophistication is in mind for the land scaped areas and paved common areas presenting elegance as you walk to and from your apartment. Lastly, all floors including the basement are accompanied with a lift access. At August Towers, convenience is always at your figure tips.

History of August Towers
It began as a Grand Villa for a Scottish wine and spirit merchant on the corner of Hutt Street and South Terrace designed by a prestigious Architect in 1876. An Architectural landmark defined by its handsome façade of Victorian inspired design, located amongst a population of artistic and beautifully crafted mansions. Slowly losing its brilliance throughout time, hidden behind the additions of modern construction, then left abandon and forgotten. Now restoring it's once brilliance beauty and evolving into part of the August Towers, a world where creative individual could gather, exchange ideas and mingle.

There are many apartment options available but rarely does something truly special come to market.

Entire floor plates are also available to be fitted out to your specifications.

August tower can be use, don't miss out as this opportunity will not stay for long. Call Refined today!

[crawf]

Looks good.

[Wayno]

higher ceilings +1
oversize doors +1

A builder mate of mine does this as standard spec at Mawson Lakes & other locations. Costs a little more to build but sells quickly compared to 2.4m ceiling places.