Located at the iconic junction of Dominion and Valley roads in Mount Eden, Dova is set to redefine city-fringe living and breathe new life into one of Auckland’s most character-rich suburbs.
Dova is an architecture-led, people-forward development, comprised of 121 homes arranged within three architecturally distinct buildings, Dominion (54 apartments), Valley (43 apartments) and Carrick (24 apartments).
It’s an inspired collaboration between renowned real estate investor and developer Precinct and Ashton Mitchell Architects, who have captured and celebrated the character, connection and ease of Mount Eden living.
Far more than just a place to live, every element of Dova has been masterfully designed to create a space for residents to connect, thrive and flourish, no matter what stage of the property journey they’re at.
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The Carrick building’s boutique offering was designed with rightsizers/downsizers in mind – buyers who seek the freedom and flexibility of apartment living but who aren’t willing to sacrifice space or quality. It incorporates two to three-bedroom homes and showcases elegant Art Deco design.
Valley’s one to three-bedroom homes boast the same level of specification but showcased in slightly more compact floorplans, while Dominion comprises the largest collection of apartments in a range of configurations, from studios to three-bedroom layouts. Four top-floor penthouses capture panoramic views from their prized position.
Considered architecture, designed as a homage to the surrounding heritage neighbourhoods and the area’s eclectic mix of buildings, with elegant brickwork shaping each building into a distinctive, sculptural form.
Every home is finished with a refined palette of materials curated by renowned architects Ashton Mitchell and tailored so that residents can feel a genuine sense of ownership. Two tasteful colour schemes – Order and Alt – are available so buyers can customise their home to suit their own tastes and preferences.
The 121 homes are arranged within three architecturally distinct buildings – Dominion has 54 apartments, Valley has 43 apartments, and Carrick has 24 apartments. Image / Artist’s Impression
Dova is also targeting a Homestar 6 rating, providing comfort and peace of mind now and in the future.
Maria Salmon, Precinct’s residential sales manager, says they have been very deliberate about how to cater to a wide range of the market and leveraged the success and buyer feedback of previous projects.
“This is not a cookie-cutter development with minimal layout options. We’ve got up to 42 different typologies – so it really depends on how you like to live. We’ve carefully considered how to maximise living for every single resident in here – as a collective community and what we can give them in their homes.
“There are a wide range of options at different price points that will resonate with different purchasers, as well as varied aspects, outlooks and views.”
This buyer diversity will help build a strong and vibrant sense of community, which is underpinned by The Common, 960sqm of landscaped outdoor space that envelops the buildings. It’s divided into distinct garden zones that are all interconnected and culminates in The Pavillion, a space where residents can relax, entertain friends, work from home, or get to know neighbours.
Precinct residential sales manager Maria Salmon says: “There are a wide range of options at different price points ... as well as varied aspects, outlooks and views.” Image / Artist’s Impression
Precinct’s head of living developments Tim Lamont says: “Our intention is that Dova anchors this landmark site and that it will set the standard for future city-fringe developments.” Image / Artist’s Impression
Carparking, storage lockers, and EV charging infrastructure are all located on basement level.
The display suite located next to the site on Valley Road offers comprehensive insight into exactly what Dova offers via innovative technology, as well as a full-scale model of the development and a display kitchen and bathroom.
A lot of investment has gone into creating an immersive experience, where buyers can walk through the different environments, discover detailed floorplans and understand exactly how their new home will work for them.
Tim Lamont, head of living developments at Precinct, says this is an urban renewal story that’s been a long time in the making.
“Our intention is that Dova anchors this landmark site and that it will set the standard for future city-fringe developments. We have received overwhelmingly strong support and believe people will enjoy seeing this urban renewal development come together – it’s a highly complementary addition to the great suburb of Mount Eden.”
Studio apartments start from $550,000; one bedroom from $750,000, or $825,000 with a study; two bedrooms from $975,000; three bedrooms from $1.85m. Image / Artist’s Impression
Located right at the beating heart of Mount Eden, Dova captures the very best of both city-fringe excitement and village life. Dova offers excellent access to public transport, leading local amenities, and some of the city’s most celebrated dining and cultural destinations. With Auckland Grammar in zone and Eden Park only 500m away, the address provides exceptional lifestyle convenience.
Thomas McAlister, national director of NZ residential projects at Colliers, says the team are thrilled to be working with Precinct on such a pioneering development.
“It’s a big piece of land in a great area but it’s been underutilised, so for the city’s foremost developer to come in and turn it into something so positive for the community is fantastic.
“We’re really encouraged by the early interest and have had over 500 expressions of interest from the outset. The development market has been quiet for a while so it’s really promising to see so many people over the last week jumping on the bandwagon and getting excited about the launch on February 21.”
Precinct’s Salmon says one-bedroom apartments start at $750,000, or $825,000 with a study; two-bedroom apartments are from $975,000 and three bedrooms from $1.85m. In addition, car parks, bicycle racks and storage lockers are available.
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