Developments look to high-level gyms: Six stunning workout views
The interest in gyms and more active lifestyles has been emerging for many years and it’s unsurprising to see developers get in on the action. However, they’re increasingly offering stunning gyms with views.
We’ve gone through some of the most stunning developments to select six that have high-level gyms, or rooftop gyms, that any exercise aficionado would be happy to workout in (although perhaps not walk up all the stairs to) to bring you this list of six.
The first is Rhapsody (pictured above), positioned between Surfers Paradise and Main Beach, from Singapore-based developer Ho Bee Land.
- Total number of apartments: 223
- Level of gym: 27th floor
- Total levels: 41 levels
- Prices: From $280,000 for a studio apartment up to $867,000 for two-bedroom apartments
It’s a $120 million development with rooftop gardens, and they decided to include a residents lounge, gymnasium and terrace on the 27th floor (pictured below). The rooftop will have ocean and city views, a barbecue and food preparation area, herb and vegetable garden and fruit treas.
On the 27th level, it will include teppanyaki barbecues, private dining, a function room, an executive meeting room, and a fully-equipped gym with ocean views.
A pool, spa and sauna are also available elsewhere within the development.
The second is South Yarra’s Yarra House (pictured above). The boutique apartment development on 18 Yarra Street comes from Michael L Yates & Co, Red C, HASSELL and Bird de la Coeur Architects.
- Total number of apartments: 114
- Level of gym: Rooftop (level 26)
- Total levels: 25 levels
- Prices: One bedroom from $495,000, two bedroom from $580,000, three bedroom from $1,595,000
The rooftop gym is “members only” and includes a 15-metre lap pool, yoga space and landscaped garden. It has views of Melbourne High School, the city skyline and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
It also includes a bathroom and shower, a barbecue area and a dining area (floor plan below).
Our third is North Sydney’s Belvedere by Winten Property Group, a $140 million project on 138 Walker Street (pictured above).
- Total number of apartments: 195
- Level of gym: Rooftop
- Total levels: 22 levels
- Prices: Studios from $375,000, one bedroom from $400,000, one-bedroom plus study from $490,000
Belvedere has a 12.5 metre lap pool, gym and relaxation areas on the rooftop terrace. It has harbour views.
The roof area also includes a sundeck and barbecue facilities. Photos available (below) show a running machine, an elliptical and a number of other smaller pieces of equipment inside a room on the rooftop.
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Another offering in North Sydney, Skye by Crown at 211-223 Pacific Highway, designed by Koichi Takada is a $200 million creation with another stunning gym option.
- Total number of apartments: 242
- Level of gym: Top floor
- Total levels: 20 storey
- Prices: From $499,000 to $2 million plus
One of the stand outs on the list, it includes a top-floor gym and an infinity edge rooftop pool with views over the North Sydney area (pictured above). Sales appear to have done very well at this development.
The fifth on the list is Queensland’s Portside Wharf development Pinnacle (pictured above).
- Total number of apartments: 162
- Level of gym: Rooftop
- Total levels: 16
- Prices: $390,000 to $2.4 million
Pinnacle will have a rooftop terrace with an infinity edge pool, BBQ, gym, entertainment area and onsite guards and management. It has river and city views (pictured below).
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Platinum Tower, in Melbourne’s Southbank (pictured above), is from Salvo Property Group and includes the highest of all the gyms.
- Total number of apartments: 435
- Level of gym: 52nd floor
- Total levels: 53 levels
- Prices: Two bedroom from $438,000, three bedroom from $785,000, four bedroom from $1.3 million
The entire 52nd floor is for leisure and health, and includes not only the highest pool in Melbourne, but a sauna, gym and floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides (pictured below).
