With buyer demand still booming, the Gold Coast property sector is set to ease the apartment shortage, delivering on more than 2500 units across 20 new tower projects.

One area that has been especially popular with developers is Mermaid Beach. Famous for its boutique, low-rise projects, there&#39;s been a wave of development applications in the last four weeks in the exclusive beachside suburb.

It&#39;s a battle to be as close to the beachfront. Hedges Avenue is one of the most expensive strips of real estate on the whole of the Gold Coast, with some of the states most expensive homes just off the sand.

Just south of Hedges is Albatross Avenue. Also beachfront, the strip has become a more viable option for developers, with land prices slightly more affordable than the neighbouring Hedges Avenue.

A local developer recently lodged plans for a boutique four-unit development at 90 Albatross Avenue.

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The plans for 90 Albatross&nbsp;Avenue. Image credit: BDA Architecture

BDA Architects&nbsp;has designed the project, with each apartment spanning a whole floor. The development&nbsp;will also feature a partial additional level, which will home the resident&#39;s communal amenity, including a plunge pool, an open barbecue, terrace seating and a powder room.

The apartments all have&nbsp;three bedrooms, each with&nbsp;with walk in robes and ensuites.

A few rows back from the beach is the popular Petrel Avenue, where there&#39;s also been two development applications lodged in recent weeks.

Bespoke developer Revilo Projects, who focus on boutique, high end stock, has lodged plans for a three-storey development at 3 Petrel Avenue, with just three apartments.

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The plans for 3 Petrel Avenue. Image credit: BDA Architecture

There will be two three-bedroom apartments along with one four-bedroom apartment, with each residence occupying a full floor.

BDA Architects is creating the apartments with&nbsp;a soft colour palette, with white batten screening, timber soffits and natural stone, creating a coastal facade offset by the subtle curves of the built form.

Private open spaces have been incorporated for each apartment, with the ground floor apartment taking advantage of a large podium terrace, and the upper two apartments with the luxury of private roof top terraces.

These large, liveable apartments will cater for the down sizer or larger families looking to move closer to the beach.

Up the road at 84 Petrel Avenue, developer SK2 Property has also had BDA put together plans for four whole-floor apartments.

Embracing sub-tropical design objectives and delivering a residential building of a contemporary, minimalist coastal form and character, the main indoor living areas are oriented toward the street frontage of Petrel Avenue, leading out to expansive outdoor living spaces.

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The plans for 84 Petrel Avenue. Image credit: BDA Architecture

The group recently lodged plans for a similar three-storey residential build at 33 Albatross Avenue.

At the southern end of Petrel Avenue is Chairlift Avenue East, where&nbsp;MAYD Group will be creating something special with eight apartments.

Plus Architecture has designed the four-storey building at 13-15 Chairlift Avenue,&nbsp;which will have&nbsp;two three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments on the ground level, spanning just under 300 sqm. Wrapped in private courtyards and terraces, each apartment will also home its own private plunge pool.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Levels two and three will also feature two apartments, this time with a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, plus multi-purpose room configuration. Each apartment sits across 204 sqm of floorspace, opening out to a southern facing 20 sqm balcony.

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The plans for 13-15 Chairlift Avenue. Image credit: Plus Architecture

Level four is home to the two penthouse apartments, each with exclusive access to their own private rooftop terraces. Spanning 200 sqm internally on the fourth floor, most of the living areas occupy this space. The rooftop terrace incorporates 39 sqm of internal space and a further&nbsp;140 sqm of terracing, complete with&nbsp;their outdoor kitchen and plunge pool. &nbsp;

Famous for its boutique, low-rise projects, there's been a wave of development applications in the last four weeks in the exclusive beachside suburb.




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Boutique apartments set to take over Mermaid Beach

The Melbourne-based Orb Property Partners has&nbsp;launched their latest project, WOBO, a collection of industrial-inspired apartments in North Melbourne.

Designed by the renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis and set in landscaping by&nbsp;Oculus, the warehouse-style apartments form the beginning of Orb&#39;s, The Tapestry development, which, when complete, will be a new creative precinct in the heart of North Melbourne.

&quot;Designed for the many, home to the eclectic,&quot; is Orb&#39;s approach to The Tapestry.

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The Tapestry will be released over five stages, and, as well as residential apartments, will also feature a skatepark, theatre, hotel, and rooftop dining.

WOBO (West of Boundary), combines New York-style warehouse living with the unmistakably warm feeling of home, drawing on colours, textures and fabrics of a modern community.

Drawing inspiration from the industrial fabric of the area, a striking articulated brick podium creatively re-uses materials from the former factory site.

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The soaring upper floors are a contrast of steel and glass, with bold accents of living greenery and unrivalled city aspects. The raw materiality continues inside, with recycled brickwork greeting residents in the lobby and exposed concrete ceilings set high inside the apartments.

Crowning the apartments is the rooftop terrace, complete with outdoor dining, firepit area, seating pods and views to the city, Royal Park and Docklands.

The private Members Lounge is set directly below the roof terrace on level 11, reimagining communal space. The private lounge features a central fireplace and modular lounges and has been specifically&nbsp;designed for conversation, connection and community.

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There are one, two, and three-bedroom apartments on offer at WOBO, as well as a handful of penthouses.&nbsp;

Completion of WOBO expected mid-2024.

While itself set to be a lifestyle precinct, The Tapestry is located a short walk from local shops and amenities, as well as Macaulay Station.

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Committed to creating vibrant new communities and providing innovative approaches, Orb are delivering a thriving urban lifestyle precinct, “designed for the many, home to the eclectic.”



Orb Property Partners launch WOBO apartments, first stage of North Melbourne precinct, The Tapestry

Mermaid Beach's exclusive street, Albatross Avenue, is set for a luxury new boutique apartment project.

SK2 Property, headed by Founder and Director&nbsp;Stuart Kirk, have lodged plans for a three-storey development at 33 Albatross Avenue.

Designed by the local architecture firm&nbsp;BDA Architecture, the proposed development comprises six luxury apartments, configured by a single unit at ground floor, two units per floor for levels one and two, and a single penthouse spread between level three and the rooftop.

Giving attention to the preservation and enhancement of the character of the neighbourhood, the designs embrace sub-tropical design objectives, delivering a residential building of a contemporary, minimalist coastal form and character. Responding to the beachfront location, each apartment follows open-plan living flowing out to the private balconies.

This design outcome not only optimises views toward the adjacent beach, but also accommodates the private residential bedrooms to be within the rear section of the floorplate.

The ground floor apartments are all three-bedrooms, featuring ensuites and walk-in-robes, as well as an outdoor living area and access to the communal areas on the southern side of the site.

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Levels one and two house four-bedroom apartments, all with walk-in-robes and ensuites, study nooks, a laundry and drying area, and a powder room. The main indoor living and dining areas occupy the eastern part of the floor plate and lead directly onto a 20 sqm balcony, optimising access to natural daylight and the sea breeze.

Level three of the proposed development accommodates the penthouse, comprising of three-bedrooms and an office, as well as walk-in-robes and ensuites. A living area, laundry, storage, study, bar and reception area is also included, with the main living area leading directly onto a 32 sqm north-facing balcony. The southern balcony adjoins the master-bedroom, spanning 12 sqm.

The communal recreation space is placed on the ground floor, where there's a gym and meeting room adjoining the entry, along with a pool and communal lawn located on the north-eastern corner of the site, adjoining the beachfront.

The roof terrace consists of private open space for the exclusive use of the level-three penthouse below, as well as a lawn area, seating, a powder room, barbecue facilities, a spa and a pool overlooking the beach.

The built form provides comfort and functionality to the residents while creating a visually appealing interaction with the streetscape and immediate surrounds, which is made up of a range of two to seven-storey buildings.

“The high quality built form will be a positive architectural contribution to the streetscape character of Albatross Avenue,” BDA noted&nbsp;in their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

The architectural design is complemented by landscaping from LEAD Design Group, creating attractive and usable outdoor spaces within the development, as well as a high-quality and desirable interface with the street frontages and neighbouring property boundaries.

Designed by the local architecture firm BDA Architecture, the proposed development comprises six luxury apartments



SK2 Property lodge plans for luxury apartments on Albatross Avenue in Mermaid Beach 

Designed by Neometro&rsquo;s long standing collaborators, MAArchitects, and local landscape designers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave comprises two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as Neometro&rsquo;s signature lofts, which are one-bedroom style and an early Neometro concept, which goes back to 1998 when they designed and developed Luxe on St Kilda&#39;s Inkerman Street.

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With space, flexibility, volume and light at the core of their design, Neometro lofts are unique, robust and highly adaptable for both residential or commercial use. As part of Neometro&#39;s brief to MAArchitects, it was important to ensure there were opportunities for the spaces to be adapted as resident&#39;s needs changed overtime. This is a key sustainability value of Neometro&#39;s - buy once, buy well.&nbsp;

When designing the building, the developers sought out ways to ensure the spaces suited residents needs over a long course of time. Lofts are a key part of Neometro projects, and while the approach to them has evolved over time, they&rsquo;ve always been essential to the topology of Neometro&rsquo;s buildings. With space, flexibility, volume and light at the core of their design, Neometro lofts are unique, robust and highly adaptable.

Loft 108 is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, with 56 sqm internally and an eight sqm, city-facing terrace. The bathroom and kitchen are located in a central pod&nbsp;within&nbsp;the loft, with a built-in wardrobe designed to position the bedroom at the entrance.

Full-height glass-sliding doors open up to the terrace, encouraging cross-flow ventilation and a strong connection to the outdoors.&nbsp;

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Neometro lofts are designed specifically to give the resident flexibility in layout. Neometro and MAArchitects have drawn a suggestion for each loft to help purchasers visualise the spaces potential. In the case of Loft 108, they have utilised the city-side of the loft for both the living and dining areas.&nbsp;

Loft 110 is 44 sqm internally, accompanied by a nine&nbsp;sqm, city-facing terrace. The bathroom is adjacent to the entrance, with the kitchen and pantry space on the opposite wall.

The suggested layout for the loft locates the living space alongside the full-height glass-sliding doors to the terrace, with the open-plan allowing natural light to filter throughout.

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The loft is a studio-style dwelling with one-bathroom, priced at&nbsp;$425,000.

Loft 112 is&nbsp;one-bedroom and one-bathroom, with an internal footprint of just&nbsp;over 55 sqm. With an asking price of $475,000 the loft also features an eight&nbsp;sqm, city-facing terrace. This loft has an internal entry corridor which leads into the rest of the residence.&nbsp;

The kitchen and bathroom are centrally located, with the suggested layout orienting the living space near the terrace, with the bedroom at the opposite end of the dual-aspect dwelling.

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All interiors are designed to function well and provide comfort over many years, with emphasis on the contemporary considerations of natural light, cross-flow ventilation, thermal efficiency and spatial flexibility.

Both the design and material palette are guided by more than 30 years of testing and refinement to create apartments that wear in, not out. With a facade defined by a striking red concrete finish, the design utilises texture, repetition, depth and shadow to create its own distinct identity within its Jewell Station Village surroundings.

In close proximity to Princes Park and Royal Park, the development forms part of the Moreland City Council&rsquo;s plan to improve the streetscape of Wilson Avenue between Sydney Road and Jewell Station. This means&nbsp;residents within the precinct will have improved access to public transport and Brunswick&rsquo;s hospitality and retail offerings.

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Lofts are a key part of Neometro projects, and while the approach to them has evolved over time, their large volumes, flexible spaces and enduring design has remained consistent. 


Inside Neometro’s signature-style lofts at Brunswick’s Nine Wilson Avenue

NewLife Darling Harbour realises the potential of an extraordinary site in an urban setting.

Five of Australia&rsquo;s leading architectural firms were invited to compete for the project with Architectus winning the competition for their innovative, sympathetic and eye-catching design.

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As one of Australia&rsquo;s largest architectural practices, Architectus brings a wealth of international experience to their multi-award-winning projects.

Renowned international artist Hang Xia was selected to activate a new laneway at the NewLife Darling Harbour development. With a new artwork titled Memory Tree, Xia transforms and becomes the heart of the laneway. Intricately designed and kinetically-lit, the eight metre-high &lsquo;tree&rsquo; is inspired by Xia&#39;s childhood love of early animations like the Transformers series.

Poised over the Darling Harbour precinct and nestled amongst the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, UTS and the ABC studios, NewLife Darling Harbour sits on the ridge of a peninsular that extends from Broadway north to Pyrmont Point.

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This elevated position offers views to the CBD, major bridges and the harbour while inventive architecture weaves distinctive living and leisure zones into the fabric of the building.

NewLife Darling Harbour&rsquo;s central city location is also nearby to Sydney&rsquo;s major educational, cultural and commercial hub, making it ideal for innovative live-work-play environments.

Architectus focused their design to involve a contemporary interpretation of the site&rsquo;s semi-industrial history, along with a welcoming open-air courtyard and laneway links.

NewLife Darling Harbour&rsquo;s principal architect, Brendan Randles, lead the team that drove the innovative and artful city development.

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&ldquo;The building&rsquo;s eye-catching, multi-layered form creates an outstanding place to live, to experience, and to glimpse from its many surrounding environments,&rdquo; he said.

Organised around a lush central landscaped courtyard, the design softens and humanises the building&rsquo;s ground level edges with flexible retail spaces, high-quality landscapes, sympathetic terrace-style living and podium apartments above.

Apartments are complemented by landscaped roof terraces and communal facilities like barbecue spaces and a veggie garden, all designed to capitalise on the building&rsquo;s extraordinary outlooks and location.

Located at 495 Harris Street, the multi-layered building steps down from nine-storeys along Harris Street to six levels facing Bulwara Lane, providing 200 apartments, with a range of single-storey one, two and three-bedroom apartments, two-level terrace apartments and penthouses.

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Five of Australia’s leading architectural firms were invited to compete for the project with Architectus winning the competition for their innovative, sympathetic and eye-catching design.

How Architectus lead the design behind TWT Property's NewLife Darling Harbour project

The design-focused Melbourne developer, Neometro, has seen continued success at Nine Wilson Ave.&nbsp;

Designed by Neometro&#39;s long standing&nbsp; collaborators, MAArchitects, and local landscape designers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave comprises of two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as Neometro&#39;s signature lofts, which are one-bedroom style and an early Neometro concept, which goes back to 1998 when they designed and developed Luxe on St Kilda&#39;s Inkerman Street.&nbsp;

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Apartment 309 is a duel aspect residence, located on&nbsp;the third storey of Nine Wilson Ave, comprising two-bedrooms and one-bathroom. The balcony is situated on the city-side of the building, adjoined by the living room and master-bedroom, which features an extensive wall-length wardrobe. The second bedroom features both a wardrobe as well as low-height storage space.

This apartment comes with one-car space and is priced at $679,000, while a similar layout can be found one-storey down at 209, with no car-parking space, from $629,000.

Apartment 205 is the most-affordable north-facing apartment, with a two-bedroom and one-bathroom layout. The apartment is dual aspect, with the two bedrooms located on the city side of the building, with an open-plan layout connecting each of the spaces throughout the apartment to the terrace. The kitchen features a large&nbsp;island-bench, along with pantry and cupboard space, with both bedrooms are fitted with walk-in robes.

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This apartment is complete with one-car parking space, priced at $775,000.

Apartment 203 is a 73 sqm two-bedroom apartment, with one-bathroom and one-car space. The eight sqm&nbsp;balcony opens to a north-facing aspect, with extensive full-height stackable doors connecting the terrace to the rest of the home. The kitchen space integrates a large&nbsp;island bench and&nbsp;the second bedroom sits on the southern-side of the home, with a private desk and extensive robe space.

The bedroom located adjacent to the dining space is characterised by large sliding doors, acting as a flexible space that could be used as an extension of the living room.&nbsp;

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Prices for this apartment layout start from $799,000.

Apartment 210 is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, spanning 75 sqm internally. The master-bedroom adjoins the city-facing terrace, accompanied by an ensuite. The kitchen features an island bench with sink, opening to the living room area and then to the balcony. The second bathroom mirrors the ensuite layout, with access from the living, kitchen, and dining area.

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This apartment features one-car parking space, from $735,000.

Each of the apartments will have an average 7.5 star NatHERS energy rating, along with a range of other sustainability features such as solar panels, recycled water systems, 100 per cent gas free, 100 per cent greenpower, energy efficient appliances and EV car charging capabilities.

Tucked away behind Sydney Road, nearby to Princes and Royal Parks, Nine Wilson Ave is the final key in Neometro&#39;s&nbsp;Jewell Station Village redevelopment. The redevelopment builds on the area&#39;s unique character, revitalises the heritage precinct, and better integrates transportation and amenities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Designed by Neometro’s long standing collaborators, MAArchitects, and local landscape designers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave comprise two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as signature lofts.

Inside Neometro's two-bedroom apartments at Brunswick's Nine Wilson Avenue

Purchasers have come out in strong numbers for the official public launch of Lumia Lux, which has so far secured over $35 million worth of apartment sales in The Orchards, a lifestyle inspired $1 billion master planned community in Sydney’s Norwest.

38 apartments have been purchased to date, with prices ranging from $650,000 to $2.5 million for a penthouse.

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David Lee, Sales Manager, Developments and Communities at The Orchards at Sekisui House said the public launch result was pleasing for Sekisui and demonstrates that the market is still quite strong for high-quality lifestyle apartments.

“More than fifty percent were local buyers living within a five-kilometre radius from Norwest, as well as investors from across Sydney including Sylvania Waters in the south and Randwick in the east,” he said.

“First home buyers, down sizers selling their larger homes and property investors seeking Norwest’s strong rental returns secured most of the designer apartments. Two beds were the most popular, priced around $830,000 with an average size of 80 sqm.”

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“Feedback from purchasers at Lumia Lux is that they are comparing The Orchards to other projects in Norwest and Castle Hill. They are happy to be securing a premium apartment in The Orchards with Sekisui House, a well-established global brand, as well as the fact that construction has already commenced for Lumia (Stage 3 of the masterplan), which provides peace of mind for purchasers that the project will be completed on time,” he added.

Designed by Turner, Lumia Lux’ comprises 127 apartments featuring 11 one-bedroom, 96 two-bedroom, 17 three-bedroom apartments, along with three four-bedroom penthouses.

“The appetite for lifestyle apartments continues to grow as more and more people seek an active and healthy lifestyle close to home," Lee added.

"The tranquil nature focused environment that The Orchards affords is very appealing and is a place where people want to live, work, and enjoy their lives."

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A key feature of Lumia Lux is the outdoor pool and pavilion. This pavilion is appointed with a collection of communal and intimate dining and lounge areas that overlook the pool and linear park. Embracing the natural setting, the pool and pavilion have been designed to embrace the organic forms found in nature.

Lumia means resembling ‘life in a new light’, with an infinity water edge, floating lounges and green landscaped roof further heightening the developments connection to nature.

Prices start from $650,000 for a one-bedroom apartment spanning 62 sqm and over $2.4 million for the four-bedroom penthouse which covers 176 sqm.

Each apartment takes advantage of the district views and green outlooks with large format windows and oversized balconies.

Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4-hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

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Underpinning all aspects of the design is the Japanese concept of ‘satoyama’. This term refers to connecting people through ‘ribbons of green’ and is demonstrated in a lush green spine throughout the estate to enrich the lives of residents.

The Orchards is a master planned community spread across 8.1 hectares, that when complete will comprise 1300 generously proportioned apartments.

Located approximately 31-kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD, nestled in Norwest, it is 800-metres from Norwest Metro Train Station and 600-metres from Norwest Marketown and Norwest Business Park.

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38 apartments have been purchased to date, with prices ranging from $650,000 to $2.5 million for a penthouse.

Sekisui House sell over $35 million worth of apartments in Lumia Lux

The prominent Perth developer, Stirling Capital, whose project workbook is fast approaching $1 billion across a number of sectors, has secured 60 per cent of sales at its contemporary North Coogee apartment development, Windfall.

Designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mjastudio.net/" target="_blank">MJA Studio</a>, Windfall will take pride of place on the corner of Pantheon Ave and Orsino Blvd in Port Coogee.

Just steps from the marina, cafe strip, and Ngarkal Beach, Windfall comprises 61 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, offering the ultimate coastal lifestyle in one of Perth&rsquo;s most exciting, up-and-coming suburbs.

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There are plans for further eateries and retail outlets near the Port Coogee Marina.

Architecturally designed to make the most of the views and sea breeze, Windfall benefits from cross-ventilation, allowing fresh air to circulate throughout the building, as well as stylish balconies, offering protection from the elements.

The project has been designed to achieve a 5-Star Green Star rating on a &lsquo;Design&rsquo; and &lsquo;As-Built&rsquo; basis, and will also feature extensive roof top facilities including a techno gym and body zone, veggie garden, private dining and lounge, BBQ terrace, and a mix of intimate and group seating areas set amongst landscaped gardens and arbours.

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Other amenities offered within Windfall include a car wash station with rapid drainage, a pet wash station, automated parcel lockers,&nbsp;a residents&rsquo; workshop, fitted with work benches and a bicycle repair station, as well as common storage facilities. &nbsp;

Sustainability plays a big part in day-to-day life at Windfall. As a 5-star Green Star development, Windfall benefits from many energy and water-saving initiatives, which in turn means lower strata fees and household bills for residents, along with increased comfort and added value.

Neighbourhood walks don&rsquo;t get much better than around Port Coogee. From the gently rolling waves of the beach, to the expanse of wetlands and natural surrounds, there&rsquo;s plenty to explore around Windfall. Plus, with the bustling heart of Fremantle just a short drive or bus ride away, a huge array of entertainment and recreational options await.

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Port Coogee is quickly shaping up to be one of Perth&rsquo;s most sought-after and affordable coastal suburbs, making Windfall the place to be. With plenty of growth expected between Coogee and Fremantle in the upcoming years, investing in the Port Coogee lifestyle just got even more rewarding.

Windfall is expected to be completed by 2024.

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Just steps from the marina, cafe strip, and Ngarkal Beach, Windfall comprises one, two and three-bedroom apartments, offering the ultimate coastal lifestyle in one of Perth’s most exciting, up-and-coming suburbs.

Stirling Capital's North Coogee apartment development, Windfall, hits 60% sold

There&#39;s a reason Melbourne has long been voted the best city in the world to live.

From its bustling laneways, extensive parklands, and riverfront dining scene, Melbourne attracts a diverse demographic&nbsp;from all over the globe.

Much like every capital city in the last two years, there was a mass exodus from high density living, as Australians&nbsp;sought refuge from COVID-19 away from the office, with remote working replacing the traditional office commute.

The extensive vaccine rollout last year has put an end to rolling lockdowns, and Melburnians are heading back into a city that is thriving once again.

The Australian Open was a huge success, the F1 is back at Albert Park with a record turnout, and live events such as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival&nbsp;are on the agenda again having been skipped by large crowds for the last few years.

The shift has seen the median value of a unit in Melbourne soar 8.6 per cent within the last six months, according to CoreLogic data. Those values are only expected to increase as further international investment pours back into the local market.

Buyers are taking advantage of the <a href="http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions">current stamp duty concessions on new and off th​e pl​an property in the City of Melbourne</a>, which expires in the coming months.

Up until June 30, buyers who secure a new property under $1 million within the City of Melbourne LGA will see their stamp duty tax slashed in half. For any new property on the market for more than 12 months, stamp duty will be waived in full.

The concessions only apply to those new properties that fall in the City of Melbourne local government area. Urban has had a look at those suburbs and what makes them so desirable for property buyers.

<h2>Southbank</h2>

One of Melbourne&#39;s fastest growing locations, Southbank is situated on the southern side of the Yarra River. The small suburb includes Sou​thbank Promenade that stretches from Southgate shopping and dining complex to Queen​sbridge Square.

Residents in Southbank get easy access to the popular arts precinct, with live theatre, riverside dining, on the doorstep. Significant and rapid residential development has occurred in Southbank and the population has skyrocketed, with a vast majority of residents living in high-rise apartments.

There&#39;s a huge pipeline of infrastructure in the hotspot south of the Yarra, including the transformation of Southbank Boulevard which is set to create&nbsp;five new public spaces and&nbsp;neighbourhood parks, along with a new 1.1-kilometre bike path. It&#39;s also home to arguably two of Melbourne&#39;s most striking buildings, Eureka Tower and <a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">Australia 108</a> (the latter being eligible for $0 stamp duty).

One of the most impressive developments to hit Southbank, and maybe even Australia in recent years, is STH BNK by Beulah. The twin tower development on City Road will home the tallest tower in Australia when completed in 2025, some 50 metres taller than Q1 in Surfers Paradise.

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The $2.7 billion project features&nbsp;dual skyscrapers with a twisting geometric glass fa&ccedil;ade and terracing, featuring pocket parks and green spaces up to a publicly accessible botanic garden atop of the tower, designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/unstudio" target="_blank">UNStudio</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a>.

Set among its twin towers and activated podium will be four collections of private residences, a hotel, commercial offices, a conference and entertainment centre, a children&rsquo;s day care centre, a world-class integrated health and wellness precinct, experiential retail spaces and 6,000 sqm of green park spaces running throughout the entire project.

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There will be a number of apartments in the project which are available for stamp duty concessions, with prices starting from mid $500,000&#39;s.

<h2>Docklands</h2>

Docklands is enjoying a renaissance with new apartment developments driving the growth and infrastructure of the community, and it&#39;s estimated that by around 2031 Docklands will home over 22,000 people.&nbsp;

Docklands became part of the City of Melbourne municipality in July 2007, with the suburb covering more than 200 hectares of land and water on Victoria Harbour, west of the Melbourne CBD.

The area is close to Melbourne&#39;s main transport networks, including Southern Cross Station, and is well known as the home to Marvel Stadium.

From the original development at New Quay, featuring apartments, restaurants and marina, Docklands has grown as a waterfront precinct offering a mix of inner city living, shopping, business, parks, entertainment, dining, sporting events, community events, arts and culture.

One of the biggest redevelopments in Docklands is Yarra&#39;s Edge, the waterfront masterplan by the ASX-listed developer Mirvac.

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Mirvac has just completed Voyager, the eighth apartment tower in Yarra&#39;s Edge, and are readying the ninth tower.

Currently the tallest tower within the Yarra&#39;s Edge precinct, Voyager offers a range of one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as flexi-townhomes.

The $300 million development&nbsp;rises 130 metres and is home to a sweeping range of facilities, including&nbsp;the level 43 Resident Skydeck and&nbsp;Bar, the first-ever rooftop lifestyle space in the precinct.

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Both the one-bedroom apartments, which start&nbsp;from $565,000, and the two-beds, from $797,500, are eligible for stamp duty concessions.

<h2>Melbourne</h2>

Often crowning the top of the most liveable cities list, the Melbourne CBD is home to an array of&nbsp;culture, sport, fashion, art&nbsp;and cuisine.

Located in the heart, Federation Square&nbsp;is often a hive of activity,&nbsp;home to galleries, sites of cultural significance, restaurants and bars.&nbsp;The unusual and highly distinctive appearance of Federation Square, through the use of various metals and other materials,&nbsp;is also a main feature of the attraction.

Victoria is often referred to as the &lsquo;garden state&rsquo; and for good reason. The climate and geographical location of the state provide it with some of the most lush and beautiful parks and gardens, with The Royal Botanic Gardens being no exception.

One of Melbourne&#39;s most recently completed apartment&nbsp;towers is Queens Place, the $1 billion development by 3L Alliance.

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The $1 billion twin-tower development&nbsp;rises 70 levels, one&nbsp;of the Melbourne CBD&#39;s largest residential developments.

3L Alliance had two of Melbourne&#39;s most well known architecture practices,&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cox Architecture, collaborate on the design.

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The Queen Street development has a five-level podium with a range of offerings&nbsp;such as a medical clinic, childcare facilities and professional suites.

Queens Place&nbsp;goes further than hotel-style amenity. While still offering a swimming pool and spa, the project also gives residents exclusive access to private dining rooms with a caterer&rsquo;s kitchen, a games room, private cinema, library, poker room, karaoke suite, and even a cigar bar.

Queens Place has sold out of one-bed apartments. Two-bedders start from $672,500, which are eligible for $0 stamp duty.

The stamp duty concessions expire June 30, 2022.

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The extensive vaccine rollout last year has put an end to rolling lockdowns, and Melburnians are heading back into a city that is thriving once again.

What it's like living in Melbourne's inner-city

While the rolling lockdowns were keeping Melburnian&#39;s at home, it was a requirement that all amenity inside apartment developments be treated in the same way as the rest of the hard-hit commercial industry.

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But that&#39;s now a thing of the past, and apartment dwellers are once again taking advantage of the shared, communal spaces.

None more so than those at Riverbank, the newly completed development in Abbotsford by Salta Properties.&nbsp;

Set on the banks of the Yarra River, Riverbank is a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments, with interiors&nbsp;by Carr Design Group.

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The sustainable 6+ energy rated building features a number of amenities, including a swimming pool and gym, cinema, an extensive lounge space, kids playroom, bike workshop and even a vaunted golf simulation room. There&#39;s also two EV car charging stations for resident use.

Upon entering Riverbank, residents will be captivated by the earthy transitional and communal spaces that connect with the riverfront setting.

Architects&nbsp;SJB&nbsp;created a generous public realm around Riverbank, incorporating plazas, active retail frontages, and pedestrian/bicycle paths.

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Unrivalled building amenity has been provided to ensure occupants will be able to create a sense of lifestyle and community within Riverbank.

Clean and simple in design, the &lsquo;Splash&rsquo; swimming pool was purposefully&nbsp;designed to overlook&nbsp;the Yarra River below, while keeping residents privacy with an abundance of tree canopies.

One of the most impressive inclusions on the extensive amenity list is The Clubhouse, the residents&#39; lounge featuring plush velvets and wood panelling. A dark veneer formed bookcase wall creates a spine to the lounge area, sitting as not only a feature in the room but also doubling as a library.

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Another feature of Riverbank is the &lsquo;Movie House&rsquo; cinema, where residents will be able to experience VIP treatment with the in-house private screen.

Situated overlooking the Yarra River, the gym and sauna will almost make you feel like you&rsquo;re exercising outside, without leaving the comfort of your own home, fitted out with the best in exercise and fitness equipment.

The children&rsquo;s play and creative area features work benches, colouring areas, and arts and crafts, all in the safety confines of the precinct.

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&lsquo;Spokes&rsquo; bike workshop is available for cycling enthusiasts to fine tune, store and maintain their favourite two-wheeled accessory, while golfers can head to &lsquo;The Swing&rsquo; golf simulation room to fine-tune their skills before hitting the fairway.

Comprising 530 apartments in two buildings adjacent to the Yarra River in Abbotsford, The Park House is the final piece in the wider Yarra Gardens Precinct. Embracing its enviable position and river bank frontage, the building is elevated on piloti&#39;s, which gives residents&nbsp;views through the site of the unique natural landscape along the river.&nbsp;

Just three kilometres from the CBD, the tower forms have been arranged and sculpted to allow views to the river from the majority of the apartments, unlocking the parcel of land formerly occupied by the Melbourne Fire Brigade.

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When we spoke to SJB earlier, they noted the importance of north-facing frontage to the Yarra River.

&ldquo;These differing conditions resulted in building forms that have been shaped to respond to their location on the site and precinct planning that ensures a high quality public realm with enhanced amenity and connection to the Yarra River,&rdquo; they said.

These shared spaces open up to the surrounding landscape, with internal lounges spilling out onto alfresco terraces, leading down to the river, encapsulating a sense of space and connection to nature.

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The sustainable 6+ energy rated building features a number of amenities, including a swimming pool and gym, cinema, an extensive lounge space, kids playroom, bike workshop and even a vaunted golf simulation room.



The onsite amenity keeping residents entertained at Riverbank, Abbotsford apartments

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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Joel Robinson

The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

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.

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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