Certified as Australia’s best penthouse, The Boyd Residence located in Sydney’s central ANZ tower is said to be valued at $66 million. This luxury penthouse has been proclaimed the most expensive apartment in Australia. It spans three stories on the highest level, 43 and features surround city views including the iconic Sydney Harbour. The Boyd Residence stole the extravagant title from James Packer’s apartment that was located in the Crown Towers which was sold for $60 million in 2016. On top of the prestige designation, The Boyd Residence also received the award for “The World’s Finest Residence” in the international design and architecture awards.
John Boyd, a developer by trade, is the owner of the incredible, high profile apartment. Attaining an impressive 2400 square metres, this wealthy penthouse was designed by legendary architect, Richard Francis Jones. Jones is the design director of fjmt, a renowned design company that embodies a dedication to creating communal constructions from innovative aspirations. Jones has previously taken part in numerous leading international design competitions as well as many award-winning projects. Boyd was confident in partnering with Jones because of the impressive background portfolio of his past work. Blainey North, an Australian interior designer was the first choice of expertise when it came to deciding who was going to take the reins of the internal fit out for the apartment.
For an extravagant $66 million, space boasts an area of over 10 times the size of an average Australian home. Spread across the penthouse is over 200 pieces of confidentially- commissioned Art Deco furniture. All pieces including finishes throughout the apartment are all custom made and tailored to Boyd’s desires. Inside the magnificent space, there are four spacious bedrooms, each decked with marble interior en-suites. Exceeding the standard, a gymnasium, speciality cigar room, conference room and a fully fitted marble kitchen are hidden within. The penthouse is also equipped with its own private car park, calculated with 400 metres of space and a lift that elevates you right to level 43 with exactitude speed. As for the exterior fundamentals, the rooftop is decked with a resort style swimming pool, encircled with two terraces, cabana lounges, glass fencing and to finish the exquisite surroundings, the lively, vibrant 360-degree, Sydney city views.
Characterized as the sky mansion of Sydney, this affluent space is the only living apartment in the famous ANZ headquarters building. Consumed by businesses and corporate developments, this exclusive space is one of a kind. Alleged to be a well-kept secret for years, Boyd was eager for the world to see his proudly calculated creation. With its distinctively shaped roof and precisely constructed boundaries, it’s proudly embedded as the crown of the building. Nothing is said to compare to this penthouse.
It was ranked the “The World’s Finest Residence” in the international design and architecture awards; being said that the construction and configuration of its making were so individual and unique, that there will never be anything like it. The meticulous formation is so delicate to its true individuality, only a person who understands the familiarity of its creation would appreciate the benefits it has to offer. Let alone being so breathtakingly stunning. Boyd was adamant to have it advertised internationally, to entice the European buyers. He knew The Boyd Residence was a perfect candidate for international sales.