Locals invited to special “site inspection” at prestige development Wirra, Neutral Bay.

By ANNA USHER

Billed as the most opulent luxury development on Sydney’s lower north shore, the exclusive Wirra complex is now well underway, with its grand opening slated for late 2025.

Located on the crest of Ben Boyd Rd in Neutral Bay, the vast site redefines what it means to live the high life, with 20 free-flowing residences offering sweeping views across Sydney Harbour.

Downsizers curious about what life could be like in this ultra-prestige development by Podia are invited to a one-off site inspection this Saturday, 26 October.

“Locals can drop in and learn what’s being built on the remarkable site, and of course, they can check out the incredible views,” Podia’s John Melville told Mosman Collective this week.

“We’ve built a special viewing platform for people to see exactly what we are creating at 96-98 Ben Boyd Rd.”

Twenty spectacular private homes, each the size of a penthouse, will deliver a “six-star” lifestyle to buyers looking for the best money can buy.

“Several key criteria come into play when seeking the ideal home: location, quality, and views. Wirra, however, exceeds every expectation in this regard,” Mr Melville said.

From lavish garden apartments to crowning penthouses, each three-bedroom residence – ranging in size from 145 sqm to 210 sqm and starting from $4 million – has been carefully thought out by award-winning architects MHNDU, with interiors curated by Richards Stanisich.

Designed for entertaining, apartments will include a grand dining room with a custom-crafted stone/glass bar and travertine double-sided fireplaces. A clever bookcase feature creates a stylish room partition, allowing light and views through, allowing residents to expand the space according to their needs.

Tranquil bedrooms are superbly detailed, Melville said, and dramatic quartzite vanities in Wirra’s bathrooms add a unique point of design difference.

“The living spaces overlook Sydney Harbour and extend into wrap-around outdoor balconies,” he said, “and the kitchens are show-stoppers, with slab stone benchtops, V-Zug cooktops, Sub-Zero fridges and Zip taps.”

Neutral Bay’s resurgence as one of Sydney’s most coveted suburbs only adds to the appeal of Wirra, with the best of the lower north shore within reach.

“You’ve got cafes, restaurants, harbour walks and a great community spirit,” Melville said, “Public transport provides easy access to Kirribilli, Neutral Bay Ferry Wharf and Milsons Point Station – and the city is less than 2 km away across the Harbour Bridge.”

If you would like to take part in the one-off site inspection this weekend, there is no need to register your interest. People are invited to arrive via Highview Lane from 1:30pm, with the inspection open until 2:30pm.

“We are looking forward to showing our buyers the views they can expect once Wirra is completed,” Mr Melville said.

“The building will set a new standard for prestige living on the lower north shore.”