Home to some of Melbourne&rsquo;s grandest mansions and extensive private gardens, Kew maintains a rich history as one of the city&rsquo;s most prized suburbs.

The leafy suburb use to be a city in its own right, until 1994 when the&nbsp;the cities of Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell were amalgamated to form the City of Boroondara.&nbsp;

The amalgamation only made the area more fruitful with nearby attractions including&nbsp;the iconic Yarra River,&nbsp;Studley Park&nbsp;Boathouse, Collingwood Children&rsquo;s Farm, Abbotsford Convent and the picturesque Dights Falls.

Living in Kew has long been sought-after, so we&#39;ve wrapped up the top apartments currently selling in the prized suburb.

<h2>The Studley</h2>

The most recent apartment project the hit the Kew market is the most boutique.

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The Studley comprises just eight apartments across its three-level building, aimed at the local downsizer with sizes ranging from 187 sqm to 500 sqm.

Each apartment has three bedrooms, at least two bathrooms, and two car spaces. The two-bedroom apartments include a home office.

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Designed to integrate into its leafy surrounds, The Studley is in one of Kew&#39;s most sought-after spots. Named after its location on Studley Avenue, The Studley is just a short walk to the Yarra River trails to the west, and the bustling convenience of Princess Street to the east and Studley Park Road to the south.

<h2>The Bradford</h2>

Developer: Jafari Property Group

The Bradford, by developer Jafari Group, is bringing just 10 luxury apartments to the exclusive area, another project targeting the downsizer and upsizer with its house-sized living spaces.

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The three-level building seamlessly integrates into the surrounding streetscape, cleverly divided into four smaller entities&nbsp;with their own identity, to imbue a sense of privacy and individuality,&nbsp;connected by a&nbsp;secure lobby.

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Designed by the highly-regarded Cera Stribley architecture and interior design studio, The Bradford has a select range of two and three-bedroom residences remaining.

<h2>Kew Rise</h2>

Developer: Alpine Group

Kew Rise offers a more affordable entry into the Kew market.

Kew Rise has just 20 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, priced from $580,000.

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The Richmond-based, Interlandi Mantesso Architects, designed the apartments that follow an open-plan layout, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments available.&nbsp;

Floor-to-ceiling glazing allows an abundance of natural light to spill into the homes, that have been designed to suit an array of buyers, from individuals, to couples, and families.&nbsp;

<h2>No.1 Studley Park</h2>

Developer: Prince Corporation

The local Melbourne developer Prince Corporation, led by Peter Mitrevski, are behind the aptly named&nbsp;No.1 Studley Park project, located at 1 Studley Park Road.

Expected to be completed this year, No.1 Studley Park has 30 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

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Architecture firm Telha Clarke have drawn inspiration from the distinctive forms and rich materiality of the Art Deco era to design the park fronting homes.

<h2>Bloom Overture</h2>

Developer:&nbsp;CHH Property

The under construction Overture&nbsp;presents a collection&nbsp;of 25 townhomes set within a lush private park, along with four exclusive penthouses.&nbsp;

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The built form consists of a blend&nbsp;of stone, granite and marble, connecting Overture with the exisiting structures in Kew.&nbsp;

Designed by award winning Bruce Henderson and Craig Eldridge, the townhomes span two and three-levels, while the penthouses comprise three-bedroom configurations.&nbsp;

<h2>Denmark Kew</h2>

Developer:&nbsp;Grocon

The Denmark is the highest density project in this list, comprising&nbsp;&nbsp;brings a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments to Kew.

Chandler Architecture designed the apartments, utilising the surrounding art-deco and heritage buildings as inspiration.&nbsp;

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Located on level 10, the building&#39;s central location, the terrace, includes bench seating alongside a communal table and fire pit, with views to Kew and beyond.&nbsp;

Living in Kew has long been sought-after, so we've wrapped up the top apartments currently selling in the prized suburb.



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Kew's top five off the plan apartments for sale

The long sought-after suburb of Kew is set to receive another set of&nbsp;residential apartments.

Dubbed The Studley&nbsp;due to its location in proximity to Kew's leafy Studley Park just 500 metres away, the project will have just eight statement residences designed by McKimm on its prime Dunlop Avenue site.

McKimm has designed The Studley so the built form seamlessly integrates into its leafy surrounds.

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McKimm collaborated on the project alongside architect David Watson and landscape architect John Patrick to create the three-level building, which has just eight apartments offering up to 500 sqm of internal living space.

Each apartment will have three bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as two car spaces.&nbsp;

The Studley is set to be the only opportunity for buyers to secure an off the p​lan apartments in Kew that will be ready to move in this year.

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RT Edgar are marketing the apartments, in a location which is more likely to see grand mansions created more frequently that off the p​lan apartment developments.

The Studley is ideally located near Kew's riverside bushland setting, near Studley Park and the Yarra River.

Residents will also be nearby to attractions including the Studley Park Boathouse, Collingwood Children’s Farm, Abbotsford Convent and Dights Falls.

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Designed over three levels, The Studley will be home to eight residences of up to 500 sqm, each with an expansive floor plan allowing for generously-sized bedroom retreats and living spaces.



The Studley launch marks Kew's latest luxury apartment development

Award-winning construction company, Alliance Project Group has been appointed to deliver KWG&rsquo;s landmark $300 million Castle Island residential project, set to land in&nbsp;Castle Hill&rsquo;s Showground precinct.

Alliance is a multi-award-winning construction company specialising in a comprehensive range of design and construct services, and complete, innovative project solutions.

KWG Group said they chose Alliance because they had an excellent reputation and a solid track record having delivered several similar large-scale, master-planned developments to an exceptional standard.

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Alliance Project Group Managing Director Rouad Elayoubi said&nbsp;the company was delighted to be partnering with KWG to deliver a truly exceptional residential development.

&ldquo;Our team is highly competent, efficient and well equipped for the task. We have delivered several similarly complex residential projects and have no doubt Castle Island will be crafted to an exceptional standard,&rdquo; Elayoubi said.&nbsp;

In the heart of Sydney&rsquo;s north-west, Castle Island will comprise seven towers which will be built across three stages.

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Construction is tipped to begin soon on stage one of the project, with 108 apartments to be built across three towers &ndash; believed to be valued at in excess of $100 million.

Local architecture practice, Giles Tribe, has teamed up with Hong Kong-based firms, DLN and ARVA to design Castle Island, with the luxury apartments to be made up of spacious proportions, many of which will offer sweeping views to the Hills District and Blue Mountains.

Canadian practice, Glyph Studio has conceived the interior designs of the project featuring a timeless design, creating a new benchmark for apartments in Castle Hill.

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The project has been purpose-built on an island site, specially planned to maximise light and space.

Inspired by native flora, interiors of the one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as &lsquo;Sky Home&rsquo; residences, seamlessly merge the indoor and outdoor zones, creating an all-seasons sanctuary on the adjoining alfresco spaces.

While the rapidly growing corridor of north-west Sydney&rsquo;s market continues to grow, Castle Island has been developed to suite a range of buyers, with Ray White Projects Managing Partner Eddie Mansour saying&nbsp;the broad range of apartments means first home buyers to the local downsizers or even rightsizers, can get in on Castle Island.

&ldquo;With construction now starting, buyers can plan to move into their immaculate new homes in Stage One by early 2024,&rdquo; Mansour said.

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Construction is tipped to begin soon on stage one of the project, with 108 apartments to be built across three towers – believed to be valued at in excess of $100 million.



KWG appoints Alliance Project Group to build $300 million Castle Island apartments

HSN Property Group&rsquo;s Bondi Junction project, Ellipse is nearing completion, with the oval structure set to deliver a collection of apartments in one of Sydney&rsquo;s most sought-after locations.

Designed by nationally acclaimed Architect James Tonkin, in collaboration with award-winning Yvette Philips Interior Design, Ellipse comprises two and four-bedroom apartments, with master bedrooms equipped with an ensuite and private balcony, as well as internal laundries.

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With only four, two-bedroom apartments and one&nbsp;four-bedroom apartment remaining, three with custom linen-covered built in wardrobes, Ellipse has marked itself as a rarity in the suburb, with the project&nbsp;set to be the last building to be developed on Waverley Crescent.

1st City are handling the sales of Ellipse, with agent&nbsp;Yaron Foghel saying they&#39;ve seen mostly&nbsp;downsizes and young professional couples interested in the Bondi Junction project.

&quot;Most of the Bondi Junction developments are around Oxford Street,&quot; he said.

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&quot;Ellipse is closer to Woollahra and Bondi Beach where there are no high rises around and it&#39;s close by to a handful of parks, making it a very different and better location,&quot; Foghel added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following an&nbsp;open plan living, apartments open out to multiple balconies throughout the home, including a north-east facing balcony that captures city skyline aspects and water views.

Kitchens will feature a statement &lsquo;Statuario&rsquo; marble island bench, benchtops and splashback, complete with Wolf and Miele appliances and Sub-Zero fridge/freezers. Apartments come with two car spaces and storage, benefiting from lift level access as well as an entrance lobby.

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With a distinct curved fa&ccedil;ade made up of pre-cast concrete, the complimenting marble and natural tones throughout tie the building to its surrounds.

Crowning Ellipse is a shared rooftop space, decked out with a fire pit and seating areas, allowing residents to soak in the surrounding CBD and ocean views.

Landing on Waverly Crescent, residents are just minutes from a range of amenity, including the infamous Bondi Beach.

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&ldquo;The living possibilities are infinite at Ellipse Residences. You are only minutes away from everything you need, the beach, Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney CBD, educational institutions, local conveniences, public transport, organic cafes, vibrant bars and restaurants,&rdquo; a HSN spokesperson said.

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Landing on Waverly Crescent, residents are just minutes from a range of amenity, including the infamous Bondi Beach.




Bondi Junction apartments, Ellipse, near completion 

St Kilda Road has been given the Cera Stribley design treatment with the leading architecture and interior design practice unveiling its plans for Samuel Property&rsquo;s latest multi-residential project, at 8 Louise Street, Melbourne.

Aptly named Louise, the site is&nbsp;situated on the north-west corner of Louise Street and Queens Lane, and is a nod to the surrounding art deco architecture, blending 1920&#39;s design charm with the sensibilities of modern urban living.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With a vision to deliver a building that is more sensitive to the characteristics of St Kilda Road, Cera Stribley opted for a red brick, white terrazzo and scaling greenery exterior in lieu of the common sleek, dark glazed aesthetic that is plastered across other modern mid-to high-rise buildings throughout the area.

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Set to comprise a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, Louise is set to launch to the market in July.

Cera Stribley Managing Principal, Domenic Cerantonio said it was important future-residents of Louise were provided an exceptionally designed dwelling that complemented the well-endowed local area.

&ldquo;Every aspect of Louise has been designed to epitomise quality of life. When it comes to apartment living, there are few buildings that offer such an incredible location as Louise. From sunrise to sunset, there is so much to love about the area; parks, beach, city &ndash; the lifestyle here has it all. The interior design of Louise is very much inspired by this unparalleled locale, and the Art Deco glamour of the heritage architecture found around the area.&rdquo;

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At street level, the brick fa&ccedil;ade enclosing the tower&rsquo;s lower levels pays respect to the adjoining heritage properties and the surrounding art deco design.

As the tower ascends beyond these lower levels, projecting eaves fan out, creating a flowering effect inspired from the local Albert Park Sailing Club by mimicking the frame of a yacht hull, while the concrete and glass skeletal exterior is visually split into two by a vertical seam running the entire length of the tower, giving a sense of fluidity while making the development appear taller and thinner than it is.

Internally, interiors boast unconventional material palettes with the traditional choice of light versus dark being swapped for either fresh sunrise or warm sunset themes.

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View lines have been maximised where possible, and the upper floor residences benefit from vistas of Albert Park, Port Phillip Bay, and the Melbourne city skyline.

Landscape architects, Acre has integrated a considered amount of greenery into Louise also, ensuring the outcome connects the building with nature.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&ldquo;The communal amenities on the ground floor embody the ideal of living your best life &ndash; from your morning run through Albert Park, followed by a dip in the pool or a cleansing steam in the hammam, to hosting an evening soiree with friends and family in the entertainer&rsquo;s lounge and dining room, complete with communal terrace,&rdquo; Cerantonio added.

Samuel Property Managing Director, Illan Samuel said that Louise is a truly special opportunity due to the location and views that can&rsquo;t be built out.

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&quot;Louise provides a range of accommodation across one, two, three and four bedroom options and in a development of under 100 apartments, this is exceedingly rare within the locality,&quot; Samuel says.

&quot;Together with Cera Stribley, we have worked tirelessly to consider the way a likely &lsquo;Louise&rsquo; resident may live and use the spaces within the development, which has been a streamlined task as Cera Stribley has worked across both the architecture and interiors.&rdquo;

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Aptly named Louise, the site is situated on the north-west corner of Louise Street and Queens Lane, and is a nod to the surrounding art deco architecture, blending 1920's design charm with the sensibilities of modern urban living.  



St Kilda Road's Art Deco glamour that influenced Cera Stribley design for Louise, Melbourne apartments

Tucked into a leafy pocket nearby the lively Ashburton village hub and a stone&rsquo;s throw from the convenience of the Ashwood retail strip, KM Develop&rsquo;s Chapter residences have been designed with a nod to community, connection and convenience.

Residents of Chapter will be spoilt for choice with much to do right on their doorstep with&nbsp;village living at the focus.

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Surrounded by world-class cafes and dining, three pristine parks for respite and recreation, with Ashburton Park, Warner and Markham Reserves, as well as top-notch schools, everything needed to live well is here.

A mere five minutes away is the Ashburton station, where a train can take you right to the CBD in just 40 minutes.

KM Develop was established in 2013 to harness the knowledge gained after years of prior experience in managing complex development projects and investments.

An arm of professional services investment and advisory firm, KordaMentha, they are committed to developing the highest quality projects.

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Chapter delivers an exclusive collection of just 24 one, two and three-bedroom residences at 363-367 High Street, Ashburton &ndash; the centre of Melbourne&rsquo;s thriving southeast.

KM Develop&rsquo;s ethos is one of quality and connectedness.

&lsquo;&quot;Our residences are more than just attractive properties to live in &mdash; they are communities of people, places of rest and retreat, and spaces to create memories,&quot;&nbsp;KM Develop&rsquo;s Managing Director Steven Wong says.

&quot;We think about comfort, about the space, about the floorplan and the quality of living. We think about who your neighbours will be, the nearby parks and cafes you can walk to, and the everyday amenity that makes living better,&quot; Wong says, adding that Chapter is no exception.

Wong says people love living in Ashburton because of its great vibe and a strong sense of community.

The architecture mavens at Ewert Leaf have designed spaces bathed in natural light with seamless access to private al fresco hideaways.

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High-quality fixtures and fittings are standard throughout, with Managing Director, Will Leaf saying the&nbsp;organic palettes of warm timbers and natural stone were inspired by the leafy surroundings of the nearby Gardiner&rsquo;s Creek as well as local parks and reserves set in amongst the heart of Ashburton.

The outdoor space is no less impressive, blending stylishly into the streetscape and softening the smooth facade with a curated selection of lavish greenery.

Chapter is being marketed and sold by Farey &amp;&nbsp;Co. Director, Jarrod Farey, who says&nbsp;Chapter is a high-quality boutique development in a fantastic location.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve had strong success to date,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;The majority of buyers are downsizers and owner-occupiers attracted by the amenities surrounding the project, the generous apartment sizes and the design quality and value.&rdquo;

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Further, KM Develop recognized an opportunity to fill a gap for high-end apartments similar to those found in Glen Iris, Malvern and Camberwell.

Completion of Chapter residences is slated for fourth quarter, 2023.

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Home to a world-class offering of local amenity, residents in Ashburton won’t have to stray far to fill their cup, from food to entertainment, Ashburton has it all.  



Village living at Chapter Ashburton

Prominent Australian developer and builders, Coronation Property has announced its continued expansion into Sydney&rsquo;s inner-city ring with the acquisition of a $200 million mixed-use development site in Chatswood.

Located at 57-61 Archer Street, the site sits in the centre of the suburb and across the road from key amenities including Westfield Chatswood and Chatswood Chase. It&#39;s also just&nbsp;a 10-minute walk to Chatswood Station.

Coronation Property will utilise the connected site to deliver a mixed-use precinct with around 2,000 sqm of retail space and 130 residential dwellings.

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Head of Urban Transformations at Coronation Property, Aras Labutis said the acquisition represents an important milestone for the company as they continue to focus on mixed-use sites around Sydney.

&ldquo;The Chatswood site presented a unique opportunity for Corontion Property to contribute to what we see as one of Sydney&rsquo;s fastest-growing precincts. With the State and Willoughby Councils committed to further developing Chatswood as a major employment and residential hub, we are excited to respond to the demand for more housing in the area and build upon an already highly sought-after community.&rdquo;

&ldquo;The site is in an ideal location, in a blue-chip area that is currently experiencing extensive investment into its town centre and the surrounding infrastructure. These factors will drive further growth in the area and make Chatswood an excellent opportunity for owner-occupiers and investors,&rdquo; Labutis added.

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Over the last five years, the Council has been in talks with the Chatswood community, developing a strategy to grow the town centre as a major employment hub and a vibrant residential precinct.

Coronation Property&rsquo;s project will tie into the overarching vision to enhance Chatswood&rsquo;s evolving growth strategy, with the group intending to work closely with both the State and Willoughby Council throughout the citywide rezoning process.

&ldquo;The new development represents a continuation of Coronation Property&rsquo;s strategy to focus on transformative placemaking and aspirational inner-city residential projects,&rdquo; said Labutis.

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The Chatswood project further solidifies the group&rsquo;s already robust development pipeline, which currently has over $5.2 billion in major mixed-use projects, including the underway 8 Phillip Street in Paramatta development, Charlie Parker in Harris Park, Mason &amp; Main in Merrylands, Ashbury Terraces in Ashbury and Moore Point in Liverpool.

Construction for the Chatswood site is set to commence in 12 to 18 months, pending development approval.

Coronation Property will utilise the connected site to deliver a mixed-use precinct with around 2,000 sqm of retail space and 130 residential dwellings

Coronation Property acquires $200 million Chatswood development site, expect 130-apartment tower

Branson Group are set to transform a site that was for over 60-years a much-loved local ballet school into a collection of just 19 townhouses.

Freadman White Architects are behind the designs which will pay tribute to the significance of the site, creating a new destination for the community.

The townhomes will be constructed at the Pascoe Vale South site, with the building combining a series of rhythmic terraces and geometric forms and curves.

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Branson Group&rsquo;s Managing Director, Ben Atanasovski said they were excited about delivering the townhomes in the well-connected address. &nbsp;

&ldquo;The Anderson Collection brings to Pascoe Vale South a new standard of townhomes, architecturally designed to make an elegant statement,&quot;&nbsp;Atanasovski said.

&ldquo;At Branson Group, we are passionate about delivering townhomes of exceptional quality and enduring value, raising the benchmark of residential living in Melbourne&rsquo;s inner north.&quot;

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Boasting an elevated position, a mix of two and three-bedroom townhomes are available, with views across the Melbourne city skyline.

The building features a central landscaped garden, complete with a barbecue and an outdoor dining area, as well as an edible garden.

The ground floor space will also be occupied by three commercial tenancies, including a caf&eacute;, providing further amenity for buyers.

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The Anderson Collection has been designed with a focus on sustainability, with all of Branson&rsquo;s properties target to achieve a six-star energy rating, with the inclusion of double glazing and quality insulation, as well as energy-efficient appliances, lighting, climate and gas systems.

Each home will have water efficient fittings alongside rainwater collection, along with permeable paving, native planting, and cross ventilation.

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The project sits within walking distance to Pascoe Vale station, buses, shops, restaurants, and the Moonee Ponds Creek Linear Reserve, with the Melbourne CBD just 10-kilometres away.

&ldquo;The Anderson Collection is a rare opportunity for elevated townhome living, in a desirable and connected suburb,&rdquo; Atanasovski added.

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19 townhomes will be constructed at the Pascoe Vale South site, with the building combining a series of rhythmic terraces and geometric forms and curves.



Branson Group launch The Anderson Collection townhouses in Pascoe Vale South 

Deemed one of Melbourne&#39;s greenest pockets, Templestowe is an oasis of&nbsp;wide open space, lush scenery, hidden walking trails and native wildlife.

The latest residential development to land in the suburb blends into its surrounding context like the last piece of the puzzle, with a collection of&nbsp;just 20 house-sized apartments, designed by award-winning firm KUD.

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Taking its name from the site&#39;s location on Serpells Road, Serpells Place oozes with living greenery, with Melbourne-based landscape architects, John Patrick put to the task of connecting the residences to the suburb&#39;s landscape.&nbsp;

Headed by John Patrick himself, the Director said the inspiration for the design was taken from all across Templestowe, with the landscaping creating a sense of sanctuary, allowing the residents to feel completely immersed in nature.&nbsp;

For Serpells Place, John Patrick has designed tranquil garden retreats in the form of ground floor courtyards and spacious terraces.

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The plant palette has been selected for its ability to flourish throughout the year with very little maintenance required from residents.

&quot;This creates a sense of privacy &ndash; of being encompassed by an oasis of greenery &ndash; providing an idyllic backdrop for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation. This sense of immersion is enhanced by an overhead canopy on the terraces, draped with cascading vines,&quot; John Patrick said.&nbsp;

To the middle level, the building is softened by fluid curves, imbuing a sculptural quality that is only enhanced by cascading vines, while expansive glazing allows abundant natural light into the homes whilst allowing for a connection to the landscaping and surrounding views.

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Landing on Templestowe&#39;s golden mile, KUD&#39;s Managing Director, Billy Kavellaris, said they&nbsp;designed the residences to connect to the outdoors, with the spaces set to&nbsp;deliver the luxuries owner-occupier&#39;s had grown accustomed to in Kew&#39;s prestigious&nbsp;locale.&nbsp;

&quot;One of the things Templestowe is renowned for its rolling hills, abundant landscaping and mature trees.&quot;

&quot;Drawing inspiration from this, we incorporated large openings to create physical connections to the outdoors, including expansive terraces, in addition to&nbsp;visual connections from the living spaces, which look out to the landscaping and surrounding views,&quot; he added.&nbsp;

Within walking distance of magnificent parklands and Templestowe&#39;s vibrant village hub, Serpells Place cultivates an elevated way of life, encompassed by nature.

The Yarra River meanders its way along the suburb&rsquo;s western boundary, hugged by multiple parklands including Finns Reserve, a haven of lush vegetation and recreational amenity with an impressive children&rsquo;s playground.

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Further north, Westerfolds Park is a 120-hectare sanctuary perfect for picnicking, cycling, walking and canoeing, while resident kangaroos are also known to be found hopping around sharing the space.&nbsp;

Even closer to Serpells Place, the Ruffey Creek Trail provides a scenic route for your morning jog, encompassed by greenery from end-to-end, and leading all the way down to the idyllic Ruffey Lake Park.

In addition to winding rivers and verdant parklands, Templestowe is beloved for its recreational amenity. Fostering a strong sense of community, the suburb is home to a myriad of sporting facilities including tennis courts, a bowls club, football ovals and more.

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"Encompassed by an oasis of greenery": How John Patrick designed Serpells Place to blend with Templestowe's landscape

<h2>EXPERT OBSERVER</h2>

The SEQ story is a very strong one.

The region should remain resilient to higher interest rates because of its relative affordability, high population growth, constrained supply, accelerating interstate and overseas migration, rising rents and low vacancy rates, and the Olympic program.

<h2>1. A Booming Population</h2>

With a population of around 3.8&nbsp;million, the SEQ region is set to grow by another 1.65&nbsp;million by 2041.

Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast account for 70% of net interstate migration to Queensland which is&nbsp;currently at a 15 year high and far exceeds every other state in Australia.

<img alt="" height="936" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2022-06-20_at_3.51.03_pm.png" width="1334" /> 
East coast capital city net interstate migration. Source: ABS

<h2>2. Significant Infrastructure Investment</h2>

The total infrastructure pipeline for Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast is currently $75+ billion&nbsp;&ndash; the greatest concentrated infrastructure boom SEQ has experienced.

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The recently finalised SEQ &ldquo;City Deal&rdquo; is the largest in the nation and is estimated to be worth $58 billion to the local economy. Furthermore, confirmation that Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics will sure up and boost this pipeline substantially.

<h2>3. Strong Base Fundamentals</h2>

Economic and employment growth, relative affordability, low vacancy rates, superior rental yields and declining supply validate the SEQ investment story.

<img alt="" height="764" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2022-06-20_at_3.48.40_pm.png" width="1338" /> 
South east Queensland economic growth. Source: ID Community

<img alt="" height="834" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/screen_shot_2022-06-20_at_3.51.54_pm.png" width="1286" /> 
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South east Queensland employment growth. Source: ID Community

In Brisbane, it will take 6.2 times the average wage to pay off a dwelling. Comparatively in Melbourne and Sydney, it will take 8.3 and 9.5 times the average wage respectively (source: ANZ)

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Average dwelling price to income ratio. Source: ANZ

<h2>4. An Impeding Product Under-Supply</h2>

Rental vacancy rates are one of the best lead indicators of the underlying demand/supply balance in residential property markets.&nbsp;Vacancy rates across SEQ have been progressively declining since 2016, and now sit at all-time lows.

They have remained consistently below those in Melbourne and Sydney for a number of years. At 0.6%, the current vacancy rate across SEQ represents an extremely tight and undersupplied rental market.

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As a consequence of such consistently and comparatively low levels of vacancy, yearly rental growth across SEQ has been considerably stronger than that which has been experienced in Melbourne and Sydney.

Furthermore, this growth has ensured sustained SEQ rental yields of 5%, significantly higher than those being achieved in Sydney and Melbourne which both sit at near-record lows of 3.7%.

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Based on historical demand and likely anticipated supply,&nbsp;SEQ will experience a shortfall of more than 16,500 new apartments over the next four years.

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SEQ potential apartment settlements. Source: CoreLogic, JLL, Place Advisory, PriceFinder.

<h2>5. Strongest Performing Market this Cycle</h2>

The last true SEQ growth cycle occurred between 2001 and 2004. During this period, the region outperformed the southern capitals just as it had during previous peak growth phases.

History shows that in the context of market cycles a period of&nbsp;SEQ outperformance is well overdue and that the current growth cycle likely has much further to run (see diagram below).

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SEQ yearly increase in average house price. Source: Pricefinder

Michael Zaghini is the Head of Research at Mosaic Property Group

South East Queensland boasts a powerful combination of having a thriving world-class capital city, an enviable lifestyle, stunning beaches, record infrastructure investment, strong employment growth, and a high level of housing affordability

Five reasons SEQ property will continue to outperform other regions: Mosaic Property

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

Joel Robinson

First look: New 139-apartment plans revive long-stalled Campbelltown city centre site

First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Nova Rêve arrives as Reve Group bets on Castle Hill's next growth phase

A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.

Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.

Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.

Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.

“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.

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“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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