What comes to your mind when you hear the word luxury? That’s right. Glamour. Expensive. Opulence. The good life.
Gather that into the picture of a home and you’ll have the view of an outdoor swimming pool, a theatre room, an indoor clubhouse, hotel-like foyers, an indoor spa and sauna, a bowling alley, a home bar, an enormous and well-stocked library, a game room and even a sumptuous home office thrown into the mix.
The picture is pure perfection.
In more descriptive terms, a luxurious home makes the owner’s life simpler, easier and classier. But what luxury home features exactly classify a home as ‘luxurious? What should a high-end home buyer in Lagos look out for before sending that cheque?
More often than not, developers and home listings in Lagos are quick to slap the word ‘luxury’ on their properties without true justification of the word. So, most baby real estate investors and high-end users actually end up buying sub-standard properties that don’t meet the accepted quality of luxury apartments.
Today, we have collated a list of the top ten features that classify a house as luxurious. You can also make use of this list as a deciding factor when selecting luxury homes to splurge on in Lagos.
1. SMART TECHNOLOGY
Nowadays, it’s all about technology. With Gen-Zs and Gen Alphas taking over, even the late bloomers are jumping on the train. With the ever-increasing technological innovations, homebuyers are not shying away from placing demand on the recent techs available in real estate.
With the tap of a button on your phone, it’s possible to open and lock your doors, control your lights and windows, change up the climate in your apartment, and even control security. The best part is that you can control these while you’re at the office or even halfway around the country.
We can definitely categorize homes that are built with these immaculate home automation devices as luxury homes.
2. PRIME LOCATION
A great location is an important factor when deciding whether the home you desire to snag is luxurious. A centrally located house that has proximity to wide-open parking lots, supermarkets, schools, recreational and theme parks, airports, and/or business districts marks that building as luxurious.
However, more times than not, these kinds of locations are also prone to be marred by traffic congestion, pollution, and even crime. A true luxury home is one whose location balances proximity to required hot spots and a peaceful ambience. The Camberwall Advantage Luxury Series fits this description faultlessly. The latest land development project, ITUNU Residential, by Veritasi Homes, boosts primary infrastructures and is tucked away between several landmarks and recreational centers.
3. SECURITY
Luxury shouldn’t only be concerned with comfort and opulence; it should also mean living in security.
With the level of insecurity raging in various states in Nigeria, it is only necessary that a home is secured and safe. A valid luxury apartment takes the airtight security system to another level to ensure the safety of the inhabitants.
They usually have inbuilt and advanced state-of-the-art security systems that are pre-built into the house. Regions like Lekki and Ikoyi, which hold some of the most expensive real estates in Lagos usually have active personnel that patrol the property and surveillance cameras installed for enhanced security.
4. SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS
You know luxury when you see…space.
Luxury homes in Lagos are built with spacious rooms, high ceilings, wide foyers, and/or balconies. These plans are usually expertly designed and crafted to make the interiors of the house look like you just stepped into an architectural magazine.
5. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
If you’re a buyer looking to invest in some real estate properties, be sure to pay attention to the kind of construction materials used in building the project.
Ask specific questions to get answers if you’re not an expert at knowing these materials by sight. Are the floors and tiles vitrified? What materials are the windows made of? Do the frames incorporate fire-resistant and bug-resistant materials? Are some of the construction materials sustainable?
Living in a luxury home should equal a high standard experience.
6. TOP-OF-THE-LINE AMENITIES
What’s a luxury home without amenities that make your jaw drop?
If you’re looking to invest in a luxury property, you need to keep your eyes on a house that provides maximum comfort with cutting-edge amenities. A premium luxurious apartment should offer amenities such as a fully equipped and high-end kitchen, multiple parking, access to elevators, a swimming pool, a well-equipped gym, 24-hour security surveillance, constant light supply, and wi-fi connection.
A classic example of an apartment like such is Camberwall Advantage 3 and Camberwall Advantage 4, at Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.
If you want to get a full view of what a home with top-of-the-line amenities looks like, you can take a virtual tour of Camberwall Advantage 2; a development project by Veritasi Homes.
