Victoria square flats open for viewing

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High-end luxury is the plan for the city centre apartments for sale in The Residence at Victoria Square

Saturday, April 26, 2008

By Helen Carson

Luxury apartments at Belfast city's newest landmark are about to be unveiled.

Prospective buyers at the Residence in Victoria Square will get a chance to view the new show apartment tomorrow.

The Residence has 106 apartments in Multi Development's £400m Victoria Square scheme.

Apartments here are a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, including penthouses, ranging in size from 520£1,000 sq ft and priced from £205,000 upwards.

Those who splash the cash at the city's hottest new address can expect ultra stylish accommodation. The interior furnishings of the two bedroom, 839 sq ft show apartment on William Street South has been designed by Belfast company Fun Interiors. Founder of the company Nita Sargent, said: "On commissioning of the Victoria Square apartment the aim was to create a city living lifestyle choice of vibrant urban chic with a Mediterranean touch."

Lighting specialists, Lighting Inspirations were called in to create a hint of decadence with an Opulent Strauss Crystal Chandelier hung in the living area of the apartment.

The upstairs area of the spacious penthouse apartment, meanwhile, is a multi-functional space with double sleeping, study area and ensuite bathroom.

Work by Terry Bradley, one of Ireland's leading artists, is present in artwork in the apartment as well as within the communal parts of the building. One piece of Terry's art, the Manhattan Showgirls taken from his New York Burlesque series, is replicated and on view in the communal welcome hall.

Over 17 million people are expected to visit Victoria Square every year, placing it in the top 10 shopping centres in the UK. To date over 1.2 million have enjoyed the experience.

More retailers are due to open in the coming weeks and months as shop fit-outs are completed.