Rhodes is an inner-west suburb of Sydney located on the banks of the Parramatta River. Rhodes is located about 17km from the Sydney CBD and has direct access to the city via train from the Rhodes Train Station. Rhodes is a relatively new suburb with significant residential and commercial construction occurring over the last decade. Rhodes is also only 3km away from the home of the Sydney Olympics being Sydney Olympic Park. This is great for those that are interested in all the amenities the area has to offer.

Living in Rhodes is great for those that like to be near the water. There a walking paths and bike tracks that run along the waterfront as well as parklands on the water’s edge.

The suburb of Rhodes has a major shopping centre simply known as Rhodes Shopping Centre. It is a very large centre that accommodates the thousands of people not only living in Rhodes but also nearby in areas like Wentworth Point. The centre opened its doors in late 2004 before being purchased by Mirvac in 2007. The shopping centre is only a short walk from the train station and conveniently located for many residents of Rhodes to simply be able to walk to the centre. Some of the major tenants within the Rhodes shopping centre include: Ikea, Coles, Reading Cinemas, Flight Centre, Dick Smith, Bing Lee, Telstra, Target and Harris Farm along with a large food court and many more specialty shops.

Within Rhodes is also a major business park which sits just behind the Rhodes Shopping Centre. This business park is home to some of Australia’s largest companies including National Australia Bank, Australand, Hewlett Packard, Alcatel Lucent, Lion Nathan, Unisys and Nestle.

Apartments for Sale in Rhodes – Sanctum

Sanctum is a low rise apartment development located on the foreshore of Rhodes. Apartments are for sale in this Rhodes development and start from $480,000 for a 1 bedroom apartment. 2 bedroom apartment start at $620,000 while the 3 bedrooms start at $1,300,000. The Sanctum apartments are being developed by Crown who have created a name for themselves in producing resort style living and accommodation. Sanctum by Crown is inspired by the exotic resorts of the world and epitomizes all that is Sydney luxury waterfront living. This 5 star resort style development located on the shores of Homebush Bay on the Rhodes peninsular, combines elegant, luxury living with style and functionality.

Sanctum is made up of two buildings and are positioned to maximise the water views and to capture the sun and light. Its extensive landscaping combined with tranquil reflection pools provides a sanctuary from the hustle and stress of everyday city life.

Apartments for Sale in Rhodes – The Phoenix

The Phoenix has been inspired by the mythical bird of the same name that soared to great heights and represented a new fresh beginning. The Phoenix is located in Rhodes and is made up of 201 apartments. Towering eighteen storeys over the waterside area of Rhodes, stands The Phoenix, a high rise apartment building with a modern vision of design excellence. Strategically located to take advantage of the sweeping views over the local waterways and adjoining parklands, The Phoenix represents an inviting and prestigious investment in a developing and attractive district. Well designed with floor to ceiling glass windows, these units will be a sure hit with both owner occupiers and investors.

1 bedroom apartments for sale start at $480,000 while 2 beds start at $619,000. This development is due to be completed in early 2013. Units are well sized with most having fantastic views. Inclusions have not been spared in this high rise modern development, which include Dishwasher, Range Hood, Oven, Cook Top, Clothes Dryer, Built in BBQ on the Balcony, audio/visual security, plush carpets and more. To find out more about these Rhodes apartments for sale, visit our main website.