This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
ADELAIDE-based developer Lillis Group is taking waterfront living to the next level with its $40 million Dockside project, Australia’s first luxury homes to float on the sea.
The project will be developed over three stages in the South Australian coastal holiday hamlet of Port Vincent. It includes a five-storey apartment complex complete with retail, cafes and co-working space, and eight townhouses, six of which will be waterfront properties with access to a shared pontoon.
Dockside project director Peter Villis said the development will set a new benchmark for waterfront living, holidaying, investing or working remotely, with the first homes to be released for sale at the start of next month.
“The luxury floating homes will be Australia – and possibly the world’s – first to be built over the sea, providing buyers with the rare chance to become neighbours to Port Vincent’s resident dolphins and seals and enjoy the highest standard of coastal living.
“Port Vincent is a relaxed holiday destination on the Yorke Peninsula a little more than two hours’ drive from Adelaide or one hour cruise across St Vincent Gulf, which provides some of Australia’s best sailing,” Villis said.
Each home has been designed by renowned architects Dragon Fly and will be set over three levels with 221 sqm of off-grid living space moored within the Port Vincent marina. With front and rear decks on levels one and two, and rooftop deck for 360-degree views of the St Vincent Gulf, the designs are available with two- or three-bedroom options, and three bathrooms.
The floating houses will be dual keyed, creating an option to convert each dwelling into two separate apartments. A floating café, which has attracted interest from a significant gin distillery, will be built alongside the homes.
Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2023.
Dockside Port Vincent also includes eight townhouses, six of which will be located on the waterfront and two on the hillside.
“Designed by Shape Architects, the two groups of three, two and three storey waterfront townhouses are Torrens-titled with three and four bedrooms, and two and three bathrooms, waterfront alfresco and balcony, plus exclusive access to a shared pontoon,” he said. “This weekend we’ll be onsite to release the townhouses which will be built on Marina Drive.”
Meanwhile, the Dockside apartment complex boasts 52 one, two, and three-bedroom residences over five levels and includes a swimming pool and an entertainment pontoon, gymnasium, a rooftop events and function space, and stunning views of the marina, township and across the St Vincent Gulf. The five-storey complex has been designed by Studio Nine Architects.
“We have had significant interest in the project so far and encourage interested buyers to register on our website for updates,” Villis said.
