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12 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 12 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 12 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 The Lennox 4 The History 8 The Lobby 13 The Landing 17 The River & Parks 21 Three 25 The Lounge Room 27 Watermark 30 Zen 34 The Terrace 39 The Residences 41 The Suites 59 Skyvillas 69 The Location 79 Eat & Drink 82 Retail & Shopping 86 Arts & Culture 91 Sport & Recreation 95 Education 98 Transport 101 The Team 103 THE LENNOX Artist's impression 2 3 A MASTERPIECE IN RIVERFRONT LUXURY THE LENNOX The Lennox will stand tall as a symbol It’s a striking new landmark on the of the Parramatta Renaissance. Timeless Parramatta skyline. And up close, yet distinctive, it is a beacon people will The Lennox is just as impressive. recognise from afar – emerging in the geographic heart of Sydney. At the base, sandstone cladding and colonnades recall the architectural history Close up, this is a tower that lifts the of Parramatta’s past, adding visual links human experience of this rapidly evolving to the adjacent Lennox Bridge. urban destination. On the riverfront, where Church Street meets the brand Soaring blades create pocket recesses that new boardwalk and endless stretches of leave shadow lines in the tower’s façade. waterside parkland, it offers a hotel-like Slender forms of reflective glass rise lifestyle for everyday living. Every detail will majestically over the Parramatta River, and be taken care of – from premium resident- integrate with the river foreshore and the only facilities to innovative parking. rejuvenated public spaces. THE LENNOX 4 5 Artist's impression THE LENNOX Artist's impression 6 7 A RICH HISTORY, A VIBRANT FUTURE THE HISTORY The Lennox celebrates the history of its Along the streets of its bustling modern site, where the Lennox Bridge crosses CBD, Parramatta still holds onto its the Parramatta River. Completed in 1839, rich history. On one side of the city you’ll it was the first major crossing of the river. discover the historic Lancer Barracks, The craftsmanship of its architect David Old Government House and a heritage Lennox lives on through the bridge’s cathedral. On the other, the luxury fashion elegant design, typical of the sandstone and tech stores of the Westfield shopping and Georgian architecture reminiscent centre and a vibrant dining scene. of early Parramatta. The authentic and detailed craftsmanship Steeped in colonial history, Parramatta of those colonial days also lies within the was an elegant and peaceful escape from walls of The Lennox. Each element has bustling Sydney Town. It was also the food been conceived with the finest attention to bowl of the early colony, and has a rich detail – from the quality of materials to the Aboriginal heritage. individuality of each residence’s design. 8 9 EARLY EXPLORERS In 1788 a group of white settlers set off from Sydney Cove to find the large river they suspected would flow from the Blue Mountains they saw on the horizon. COLONIAL SETTLEMENT The town of Parramatta was established in late 1788. It was a favourite ‘country get away’ for the colonial elites, including the early governors. DAVID LENNOX The Lennox Bridge’s architect was a pioneer in bridge building in Australia at the time, and the NSW Superintendent of Bridges. LENNOX BRIDGE Completed in 1839, the elegant, single-arch Lennox Bridge replaced two earlier wooden structures that had been washed away by floods. ABORIGINAL HERITAGE Parramatta’s Indigenous history dates back 30,000 years. For the Darug people, it was a fertile area rich in food from the river and surrounds. 10 11 Evoking the most luxurious of hotel lobbies, The Lobby's grand scale signifies the sophisticated style within. Entering from Phillip Street, Oyster Lane, Below in The Garage, your car will be kept Marsden Street or Church Street, securely in a state-of-the-art automated The Lennox creates a bold first impression parking system. within the soaring ceilings of The Lobby. The streamlined world-class system Residents and their visitors will pass makes getting home or going out as through this remarkable space, absorbing simple as possible, and comes with added the decadent atmosphere. With views to sustainability benefits. When you're ready the river and the strong, bold textures to head out, enter your passcode on a user- of sandstone and river rocks, The Lobby friendly touch screen to retrieve your car. pays homage to its location and the history With security and convenience at its heart, of Parramatta. this is the future of parking. THE LOBBY Artist's impression 12 13 THE LOBBY Artist's impression 14 15 Welcome to The Landing, a beautiful new riverfront dining experience, showcasing some of Parramatta’s finest providores & restaurateurs. Resort-style living continues as you step Lively yet relaxed, this new dining out onto The Landing, Parramatta's new destination promises unique culinary café and dining destination along the experiences and a space to connect or riverfront, spilling out onto the public unwind at the end of the day. boardwalk. There are no roads to cross or traffic to contend with here – it’s simply From The Landing, you are directly you and the water. connected to Parramatta's new river boardwalk. Stroll east and be on Church From an early morning coffee to a leisurely Street in moments, with more eateries and lunch, it's the perfect place to take in the boutiques to explore. Or head along the tranquility of your riverfront position. foreshore towards the rolling grounds of Parramatta Park. THE LANDING Artist's impression 16 17 THE LANDING Artist's impression 18 19 THE NEW PLEASURES OF PARRAMATTA The Lennox heralds the renaissance of Parramatta, and is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of the City's new creative and cultural spirit. THE RIVER & PARKS With a new world-class function centre As day moves into night, crowds will flock at its heart, a placemaking project is to open theatre and outdoor movie events. underway around the building’s base to create a vibrant riverfront destination that Stroll along the boardwalk to the west, will give back to the city. and you’ll come across the expansive grounds of Parramatta Park – nothing but Parramatta's famed eat street naturally green foreshore parkland for kilometres. flows into its newest dining precinct on the Parramatta River foreshore. From Amongst the rolling hills, keep exploring The Lennox, you can wander through and you’ll find heritage buildings rich with The Landing and onto the boardwalk to history, and a calendar of vibrant festivals enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks and events. There’s endless space for and watch the world pass by. games, shaded areas for picnics, and scenic cycleways and walking paths to immerse yourself amidst the beauty of nature. 20 21 OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE Surrounded by 200 acres of World Heritage- listed parkland, the convict-built Old Government House was a country residence for the colony's governors for seven decades. PARRAMATTA RIVER The river has always drawn crowds to ride bikes along its shore and picnic on its banks – a true community waterhole. THE BOARDWALK The decks of the boardwalk connect you with the river and provide a peaceful pedestrian link between Church Street, Marsden Street and Parramatta Park. PARRAMATTA PARK Rich in history and native fauna, Parramatta Park is a community landmark for sport and leisure, festivals and events – and it’s right at your doorstep. Enjoy high tea at The Gatehouse, or a leisurely lunch at Lachlan's restaurant within Old Government House. 22 23 THREE The Lennox elevates five-star living to There’s a barbeque area for casual meals a new level on Three. This exclusive and get-togethers, and an exclusive lounge residents-only area provides full-time room you can book from the concierge access to all the state-of-the-art amenities for private parties and events. you’d expect from a top hotel. These spaces offer the opportunity to Enjoy incredible views from the pool meet and socialise with your neighbours, overlooking the river. Get moving in the or enjoy your own private time out. Zen gym, stroll through the garden, or enjoy some family fun on The Terrace. 24 25 Play the perfect host. Make the most of this refined entertaining space for events and functions your guests will remember. The Lounge Room offers multiple flexible There’s also a dedicated butler’s kitchen areas to extend the entertainment space of and a generous outdoor lounge area to your new home, to be used individually or complete this space. opened into one spacious function room. Residents will enjoy exclusive access to Make a reservation for the private dining these areas, which can be configured to suit or lounge rooms, or book a space for your a variety of events. conference or private screening. THE LOUNGE ROOM Artist's impression 26 27 THE LOUNGE ROOM Artist's impression 28 29 Enjoy the ritual pleasures of an early morning swim as the sun casts its first light along the river. Watermark sets new standards for poolside opulence. An extension of the riverfront, the of space on the indoor-outdoor terrace remarkable indoor pool runs parallel to for lounging as you read, watch the the river several storeys up – connecting swimmers, or gaze out at the incredible its wellness benefits to the beauty of view. Take up a position in the glazed nature. Beside the water there is plenty atrium whilst basking in the sunshine. WATERMARK Artist's impression 30 31 WATERMARK Artist's impression 32 33 Your personal sanctuary for wellness and wellbeing, Zen offers space to breathe and room to move.
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