Luxury with water views

Hamilton condos with water views and city scenes

Well-known property developer Gilbert Lopes’ latest project is a luxury, 12-condo building

Everybody wants a good view when they purchase a property on a tropical island – and the Miramar project is being constructed with precisely that fact in mind.

Residents at the luxurious condominium development on the edge of west Hamilton, will be able to feast their eyes on scenes that are both spectacular and tranquil, offering that unmistakable feeling of Bermuda at its best.

Condos on the west of the property look out to the Great Sound, taking in Hawkins Island and a host of other tiny islands dotted about the sea.

To the south, the bright blue waters of Hamilton Harbour lie beyond some of the island’s most impressive architecture, including the Hamilton Princess, the Bacardi Building with its famous waterfall, and Point House, the iconic HSBC building recently brought into the modern era through a major renovation.

Those facing north and east, meanwhile, can admire the city skyline, where the 19th Century Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity pokes above the multicoloured buildings that make up the commercial heart of Bermuda.

No matter which way you look, it’s a sight for sore eyes.

Gilbert Lopes, the owner of GL Construction, the developer for the project, says: “They are breathtaking views from up here. Everybody looks for a view when they are buying a property in Bermuda, so we want to let them see the sights as much as they can.

“From this height, you can also see things from a different angle. Everyone sees the Bacardi Building from the road and can see how beautifully kept it all is. But from up here on the balcony, I was looking down at it and could even see the guy brushing the grass with a broom!”

Miramar, which will comprise 12 spacious condos spread across three floors, is being constructed on the former site of an old mansion on Sharon Lane, off Woodbourne Avenue.

Each apartment has a total of 1,480 sq. ft. of living space, including an open plan area featuring a kitchen, dining space, and living room. There are two bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, one at either end of the unit.

There are 120 sq. ft. balconies to make the most of those dazzling views, while large windows and sliding doors mean you can appreciate the sights from within the living area too.

There are four condos on every floor, and each is a corner unit, guaranteeing a sense of separation from the neighbours.

“Whenever we’ve built this kind of development before, we have found nobody wants to be stuck in the middle unit,” Lopes explains.

“Everyone always wants the end unit. In this case, every unit is the end unit.”

Lopes says the living area will have a modern, light, and sleek feel thanks to the quality of the finishing of the large windows and vinyl 10ft slider doors, stone tile, and Shiloh kitchen cabinets. More luxury is provided in the bathroom, through a lavish 7ft by 3.5ft shower and his and her vanities.

There’s plenty of room to show it all off by having guests over for dinner.

“You could imagine entertaining here. It’s spacious. You could easily have a family around for dinner and then have a good time in the living area,” Lopes says.

West Hamilton has received a new lease of life since the Green family bought the Princess a decade ago and poured millions of dollars into upgrades, a trend Lopes says continued with the Point House development.

One of the best advantages of living in west Hamilton, of course, is that you don’t have to go far for everything you need.

Work is walking distance for anyone with a job in the city, and a stone’s throw from the reinsurance hub of Bermudiana Road. Woodbourne Chemist, Miles Market, l’Artisan Boulangerie and a host of upmarket restaurants are equally close by.

“Whenever anyone asks what are the three things people want the most when they’re looking to buy a property, I tell them location, location, location,” Lopes says.

“Here you are walking distance from the pharmacy, restaurants, grocery store and the bakery.

“Even just to get deliveries, you get so much of a better service when you’re located somewhere like this.”

Using experience gleaned from his Hamilton residential projects such as Six and Ten on Dundonald Street, Lopes has paid attention to detail to ensure

amenities are top drawer.

Apartments all have a laundry room, with side-by-side washer and dryer and an in-built ironing board, while a trash shoot makes life that little bit easier.

“You don’t want people carrying trash in the elevator or stairs,” Lopes explains. “We’ve done this on other properties, and I hear so many people appreciative of not having to put the trash out. Just put it in the shoot!”

Underground parking provides one space for each unit, with extra parking for guests outside. Storage space is also available on the underground floor.

The project is scheduled for completion in Spring 2023, and condos are listed for $1,275,000 to $1,495,000.

“It’s open to Bermudians and some of them will live here, but some will use it as an investment property and rent it out,” Lopes says.

After a tough time for Bermuda’s economy during the Covid-19 pandemic, Lopes is optimistic the future is bright for the real estate market.

“I wish I had 100 more properties to sell,” he says.

Plans for the development were originally approved 15 years ago but required some amendments before work could begin.

“I brought it up to the standards that are people are looking for today,” Lopes says.

“I’m very happy with it. You have a vision for a project, and you see things and you change them.

“Then you see the concrete blocks go up and it’s exciting watching it become a reality. Every job I do gives me a lot of satisfaction.”

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