Heritage and high-end fittings bookend the luxury of townhouse project Hagley Mews. And that’s the way developer Grigori Koulanov wants it.

It’s the details that mark out the Hagley Mews development as the epitome of luxury. Things like the 50mm concrete panels that lie behind the exterior plaster finish, giving a real sense of solidity. Or the Otis elevators in the three-storey flagship homes overlooking Hagley Park, future-proofing against ageing joints creaking on the stairs. Or the communal area with a gym, swim pool, spa and sauna. Did we mention the German tapware, Italian tiles, tilt turn windows, and solid-core European doors with Italian hardware and invisible hinges?

Developer Grigori Koulanov, of Profico Group, is building the 26 townhouses on the site of the demolished Heatherlea apartments, on the corner of Deans Avenue and Ayr Street. Nearly half have sold, including some of those with million-dollar price tags. Nestled in the middle of the development is a clutch of smaller units from $625,000, still with the same fitout quality.

The Oamaru stone wall built by Heatherlea Apartments developer John Britten – he of the famous motorbike – still rings the entire site, another nod to history and heritage. UK architecture firm Adam Architecture delivered the English Regency-style exterior, with local designer Fiona Renton, of Sandalwood Design, responsible for the interiors and award-winning Vicki Andrews of Vicki Andrews Design responsible for kitchen design. Inside, the emphasis is on warmth. All internal walls are insulated. The ceiling has double insulation. There’s underfloor insulation as well, meaning you won’t feel the cold walking about in winter in bare feet or socks.

The sound insulation from the triple glazing is amply demonstrated when Grigori opens one of the windows facing a busy Deans Avenue, revealing just how much noise is being held out. Security features include an alarm, and a video phone to the gate. For all units except those that front Ayr Street, access is from the complex’s internal courtyard, giving the added security of a gated community. Stage 1 will be complete at the end of June, so people who have bought there will start moving in end of July/early August. Completion of the whole project is slated for November.

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