Exclusive boutique living in the heart of Adelaide’s historic Rose Park neighbourhood

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This new development offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a luxurious apartment lifestyle in one of Adelaide’s most popular, picturesque suburbs.

Renowned for its heritage charm and lush greenery, Rose Park is one of Adelaide’s most sought-after suburbs.

To maintain its beauty, the area has strict development rules, making new apartment opportunities exceptionally rare. For local downsizers this scarcity can make it challenging to remain in Rose Park when it’s time to sell the family home.

Fortunately, developer Capital Prudential, has addressed this need with Rose Park Apartments.

“A very old brick building that was eight stories high used to be on the development site,” says Oliver Bowler, sales manager, OC Projects.

“It was eventually knocked down, and because of that existing use of the site, the developer was able to build four stories for Rose Park Apartments.”

 

 

Bowler explains that while Capital Prudential could have created a much higher and more populated apartment development, the team preferred to keep the project exclusive and complementary to the streetscape.

“It’s a beautiful character suburb, with lots of bluestone and sandstone villas that were built in the late 1800s.

“So, the team hasn’t taken this responsibility lightly,” says Bowler.

Buyers looking to downsize in sophistication and comfort will find Rose Park Apartments easily exceed expectations, Bowler explains.

Architecturally designed by Loucas Zahos Architects, there are just 16 apartments, creating an exclusive, private feel.

“It’s a very small, limited offering where you don’t have to worry about gardening and maintenance, and you will have like-minded neighbours,” says Bowler.

 

 

After strong presales, a selection of three- and four-bedroom apartments remain available, offering spacious and open-plan living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, and high quality finishes.

Some have courtyards while others have generous balconies shaped in a soft curve and featuring built-in BBQs for entertaining.

All offer a double garage and ample storage space, while the two penthouses have room for three cars.

“They have stone benchtops in the kitchens, Miele appliances including ovens and dishwashers, wine fridges, gas log fireplaces, and freestanding bathtubs,” he says.

Buyers can select from two stylish interior colour schemes—neutral or dark—and can appreciate finishing touches such as Tongue & Groove floorboards, brushed-brass taps, and bronze handles on doors and cupboards.

 

 

Paul Ryan, senior economist, REA Group, says the suburb of Rose Park is popular as it’s on the fringe of the Adelaide CBD, offers good transport links, and boasts plenty of green space.

He points out that it is among a group of Adelaide suburbs recording strong and consistent price growth.

“We’re seeing prices increase across Adelaide,” he says.

Bowler says Rose Park offers the perfect balance of accessibility and tranquillity, with the CBD just a 15-minute walk away, and the cosmopolitan shopping of Norwood Parade just a 10-minute walk away.

“From the end of Watson Avenue, you can look straight through to the CBD and across Victoria Park.

Within Rose Park itself, there’s an abundance of boutique shops, cafes, and some restaurants,” he adds.

 

“Rose Park Apartments are located on the corner of two very quiet streets, Watson Avenue and Victoria Terrace, and to be able to buy an apartment in arguably the tightest held suburb in South Australia on a quietside street is really rare,” he says.

The combination of a premium, boutique project and limited opportunity for downsizers in the local area saw almost 50% of Rose Park Apartments get snapped up in the presale offer.

Bowler says buyers so far have been “hyper-local” and have been very enthusiastic about the chance to stay in their coveted area.

“It’s buyers who are still wanting a good-sized residence to live in, but without the front and back yards and all of the maintenance,” he says.

“Not to mention the ability to lock up and leave whenever they like.”

Following this strong start on sales, construction commenced in March. Bowler says buyers can anticipate moving into their new home in mid to late 2026.

Prices at Rose Park Apartments range from $2,825,000 for a three-bedroom design, through to $5,950,000 for a four-bedroom penthouse.

“You’re tucked away in a private, beautiful, tree-lined street, but within a short walk you’re in the hustle and bustle of the Parade and the city. It’s the perfect mix,” says Bowler.

 

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