It’s hard to imagine the muddy construction zone at Penrith’s East Side Quarter (ESQ) looking like a luxury living and dining district, but that’s what developers at James Place and Astina see.
The ambitious $600 million western Sydney development marked a major milestone on May 22 in front of project partners and prominent members of the local community, who braved the rain to witness the ‘turning of the soil’ for the project’s fourth stage, Perle.
Perle will join One Eastside, Aqua and EDEN as a residential option in the neighbourhood.
“East Side Quarter has always been about more than buildings,” said James Place Managing Director Andrew James.
“It’s about creating a precinct where people thrive – where design, wellbeing and connection come together. With One East Side, Aqua, and now EDEN, the response from the market speaks for itself.”
Perle will feature 173 homes including penthouses, terrace houses and apartments, with a lakefront dining precinct, views of the Blue Mountains and resort-like amenities.
“We are excited to bring this urban village to life and offer a completely unique way to live in western Sydney, and we are proud to be doing so in partnership with Metrics Credit Partners, and Astina onboard as our builder,” James stated.
“Working with Astina, we are ensuring significant investment in local jobs and homes.”
While one chapter opened, another closed. Developers celebrated the completion of the structural phase of the construction of Stage Three – EDEN – by ‘topping it out’.
This was done by placing a tree atop the building, which will offer 142 homes, a wellness spa, an indoor gym and pool, and many more amenities.
“Astina has been involved with the ESQ development since 2018. Since acquiring and developing the first three stages, Astina is excited to sign on as the delivery partner for the fourth stage,” said Astina Director William Schrumpf.
“As locals to the area, this project is vital to the progression of Penrith and we’re proud to deliver it for our community.”
Apartments in Perle will range from $600,000 to $5.5 million.
EDEN is set to be completed by early 2026 while Perle is set to open in early 2027.
Ally Hall
Ally Hall joined the Weekender in 2024, and focuses on entertainment and community stories. She's a graduate of the University of South Australia and has previously worked as a Video Journalist with Southern Cross Austereo and as a News Reader with Australian Radio Network.