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NAME: Hydro Park
LOCATION: Sandown
STATUS: Proposed
FLOORS: 14
HEIGHT: N/A
USE: Residential

-being marketed as an investment property
-has a pool in a courtyard/patio area
-58 to 144 sq.m. apartments
-From R649,999 to R1,479,999 incl. VAT

the pool area surrounded by the building is hot!

Perfect spot for the young executive

HYDRO Park on Grayston is located in the heart of Sandton’s CBD. Within walking distance to Sandton City, this high-rise development offers easy living for the executive.

The units are elegantly finished with floor-to-ceiling windows in the living area and the main bedroom, kitchens with granite tops and porcelain wall and floor tiles.

A two-bedroom show unit, which has been built to the exact specifications of the apartments, can be viewed on site from 10am-3pm weekdays and 11am-5pm on weekends. These apartments are priced from R649000 for a one- bedroom apartment to R939000 for a two-bedroom, two- bathroom apartment.

The most expensive apartment of the 250, which are spread over 12 floors, was a three- bedroom duplex on the 12th floor, which sold for R1,549m.

These apartments range in size from about 58m² for a one- bedroom unit to 144m² for the three-bedroom loft apartments.

There are 120 units that are still available as 130 were sold after the launch weekend.

Hydro Park consists mainly of one-bedroom apartments with a full en-suite bathroom, which accounts for about 50% of the development. These one- bedroom units also have a separate guest toilet.

The modern architecture and interior design of Hydro Park has been created to give the impression of space with elements such as angled walls and full-height glazed glass doors. The design of the kitchens takes on a European strip style as opposed to the common U-shape, which also gives the impression of extra space.

The main bedroom has an open-plan design with the en-suite bathroom which includes a freestanding bath and a separate toilet, which once again makes the space seem larger than if these two areas were split.

Buyers however have the option of adding a frosted glass screen to divide these two areas if they so desire.

All of the apartments will be completed with superb finishes, which include the likes of Hansgrohe taps, Bosch appliances and porcelain tiles.

The modern contemporary design of this development is reflected by the extensive use of glass, and it blends well with the surrounding environment.

Each of the apartments are sold with basement parking spaces which are allocated in accordance with the number of bedrooms. However, buyers can opt for an extra parking bay and storeroom which will cost an additional R50000.

Jarod Kolman of Limestone Investment Properties, the marketing agents of this upmarket apartment complex, comments that many of the buyers have been first-time home owners who are buying with the view to live in the block, although there have been some buy-to-let investors.

“The builder is on board and all the relevant rights are in place,” says Kolman, who anticipates that this project will be complete towards the end of next year.

Additional facilities of this development include a swimming pool and change room, a concierge, while 24 of the two-bedroom apartments will have a lift directly from the basement to their home.

well priced for its location

250??? my my my u must be squashed in!! I like the design, but the sizes are scary.

What's up with the name??? 'Hydro Park???' It sounds like the name of a bloody municipal building! Weird...

The apartments are quite small, though I like that pool!

when i hear hydro, i think awesome spa in the midlands, not a resi building. it is a bit of long name. what is it supposed to mean?

hmm...tom any work on this one?? please say it went ahead...sandton NEEDS more high rises

Dear Mike,

It's under construction. Opposite the Westpoint. So Grayston Drive is actually getting some good ass height. :)

Luv Tom.

ahh..so poetic of u...thanx :)

Just bumping this up again. Still haven't got much height yet... grrr.. They must be building a rather deep basement.

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decent prices...whats the surrounding area like?

^^ Sandton.. It's nice I guess. Close to all the headquarters and entertainment districts.

Funny... not just the name (in concept) but the actual building reminds me of Harbourview Estates, a project within the Cityplace development in Toronto:

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Well, that photo isn't a good one, but oh boy, I've seen angles and shots of these buildings in which I see alot of blatant similarity.

I'm glad Johannesburg is getting this one... you say they are excavating for its underground foundations, Joburg?

its taking quite a while...
i took photos of it last november when they were excavating.i drove past it the other day and it still hasn't risen above ground level yet...
im no expert in construction but that seems slow to me..

Ouch, that is a long time!

money problems??

They have two cranes on the site. Quite an intense basement they were working on there. You should see the building site for the sandown - they had 5 or 6 cranes there at one stage. And group five is busy building another thingie accross the road. already 2 cranes on that site.

They have two cranes on the site. Quite an intense basement they were working on there. You should see the building site for the sandown - they had 5 or 6 cranes there at one stage. And group five is busy building another thingie accross the road. already 2 cranes on that site.

The Sandown? Wasntat cancelled?

any chance of some construction pics in joeys boys???

^^ Well this is the problem.. all you'll see is a crane atop a base.

^^ Yeh but cld we see some construction pics for any development in jozi?? cos we not seeing any!

yah yah.. soon soon..

They're onto abt the 3-4th floor. Drove past it today, will try and get pictures up, but not promising, it's not the easiest road to take pics in the car

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Should have been 5 - 10 floors higher in my opinion.. looks to stumpy

It does look a bit stumpy. Almost like a russian grandmother...

It does look a bit stumpy. Almost like a russian grandmother...

What!!!:nuts:

I think it looks taller from the other side... but it is quite stumpy from the front indeed. And it certainly would have been better with an extra 5-10Fs..

NO WONDER it was slow coming out of the ground! Basil Read is building it :crazy:

So is this place sold out?

agree

you see it and say "wheres the rest?"

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I think it looks taller from the other side... but it is quite stumpy from the front indeed. And it certainly would have been better with an extra 5-10Fs..

I must say that after have a good glace at this development, I just remeberd your words, I meas just extra 5 floors.

this one is getting the finishing bling now.

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Dammit Pule!

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saw this sign & now Im feeling guilty.........back to work :(

^^ haha! Well me thinks only those with a guilty conscience would take notice! ;)

Thanks for the update Pule. Still think it looks like Yarrick's Russian grandmother! But yay for the height!

It's a pity though that no ground floor retail has been incorporated. Developers really need to start doing this!

Indeed they do. That's my biggest pet peeve... when an area's apartment buildings don't have any retail @ base. I realize not every building can have this, but they should try to do this where possible.

Esp Grayston is such a busy road, It will be cool of many of the Apt blocks had retail at the bottom.

The mixed use concept has not picked up much in joburg. There was an absa commercial report that stated they are upset that joburg developers are not pushing the mixed use concept like their counterparts in Durban and Cape town.

Sandton is crying for it!!

Jakes, what's the status?

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Ended up looking quite nice! I like it.
Also see the Medical Centre is relocating to new premises... Wonder if that means the space has been bought up for another high rise. Let's hope so

Ended up looking quite nice! I like it.
Also see the Medical Centre is relocating to new premises... Wonder if that means the space has been bought up for another high rise. Let's hope so

That will be cool Joburg, we need more high rises in Sandton.

Ended up looking quite nice! I like it.
Also see the Medical Centre is relocating to new premises... Wonder if that means the space has been bought up for another high rise. Let's hope so

i feel the opposite, i liked the render more :( its very blah compared to the others coming up

I like it too...

very nice. Nothing special though but a nice addition.

Splending nice piece of work, I wouldn't mind if Sandton get 1 or 2 more of those.

......totally agree with Pule....its just spiffy and a meticulous building......a great addition to the Sandton skyline......very proud of what is going on in Jozi......



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Nice design, the large windows give it character, also love the shades over certain windows. The bold text on the side is a nice feature to the building.

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Hydro Executive Apartments

Set in the heart of Sandton, the business, shopping and commercial hub of South Africa, Hydro Executive Apartments provides unrivalled hospitality and excellence in service beyond your expectations.

Hydro Executive Apartments offers you the comforts of home with the conveniences of a hotel. We have over 60 accommodation units, consisting of one and two bedroom apartments and one bedroom penthouses to suit individuals, as well as families coming to Johannesburg for business, leisure or both.

With impeccable service and ultimate luxury, Hydro Executive Apartments is sure to turn your business or family gathering into an unforgettable experience.

For July and August Only

For only R1438 per One Bedroom Apartment per Night

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• Terms and conditions will apply
• Reservations must be made electronically at eres@lifehospitality.com

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