Buyers take a slice of $77m Soko

SPYRE GROUP’S $77 million luxury SOKO Waterfront apartment project has struck a chord with West End locals Chris and Leonie Mount, who became the first buyers to purchase at the project.The couple purchased a ground-floor two-bedroom plus study apartment with waterfront views after seeing the project on a site just 200 metres from their existing home.Mr Mount said the couple had been looking to upgrade to an apartment with a view of the river.“We’ve been living in a three bedroom apartment just down the street and as soon as we saw the SOKO proposal we were sold,” he said.“Its unobstructed views over parkland to the Brisbane River which can’t be built out were a major drawcard for us.”Mr Mount works as a property valuer with more than 30 years experience in the field and saw the opportunity that SOKO presented.“I recognised the limited opportunity for a waterfront project like SOKO and jumped at the chance to secure what I believe is one of the best spots in West End,” he said.“West End differs to other Brisbane suburbs because you are a stone’s throw from the CBD yet still feel like you’re living in a village environment.“It seems quieter and more peaceful than other Brisbane inner-city suburbs.“My wife and I love dining-out and West End has some of the best cafes and restaurants in Brisbane.“It’s a highly convenient location and we love its eclectic charm, the Davies Park markets and proximity to South Bank and cultural precinct.Mr and Mrs Mount made the move to Brisbane three years ago after relocating from a large property in regional Gympie.“Once the kids had grown up and gone off to University it only made sense that we downsize,” Mr Mount said.“Our next logical step was to find a place with a waterfront view – and SOKO fits the bill.”Sales in the project have exceeded $33 million since launching to the market last month.Soko Waterfront’s one-bedroom apartments are priced from $379,000, with two-bedroom configurations from $579,000 and three bedrooms starting at $989,000 and are designed by Vabasis Architects.Interior features will include European stainless steel appliances, stone benchtops, ducted air-conditioning, block out blinds in each bedroom, and washer and dryer units.SOKO will rise at 21 Duncan Street, within walking distance to the vibrant nightlife of Brisbane’s West End.Established in 2007 Spyre Group’s previous projects include multi level developments in Ascot and Brisbane’s Northside as well as previous land subdivisions in the Sunshine Coast region and beyond.For more information about Soko Waterfront go to sokowestend.com.au.