The Trenerry Consortium has announced the acquisition of the historic, Burnham Beeches in Melbourne&rsquo;s Yarra Ranges. The transaction was managed directly with the former owners who will hand over the reins of the site&rsquo;s regeneration.

The consortium intends to engage early with the close-knit community of the Dandenong Ranges as an important first step in a holistic review of the master plan.

Placemaking agency Village Well has been appointed to assist with this process, leaning on their extensive experience with both public and private development projects.

&ldquo; We are pleased to be embarking on this regenerative journey with the local community and to be working on such a significant and unique site which is both locally loved and globally distinctive. Burnham Beeches is truly a one time one place offering,&rdquo; says Gilbert Rochecouste, Founder &amp; Managing Director of Village Well.

The property was sold with a permit in place for stage one of the redevelopment, which the consortium intends to proceed with, however it will be seeking input into the amenity and functioning of Burnham Beeches as part of the early community consultation process.

The immediate priority will be to work with Heritage Victoria and Council on a number of building orders to be urgently addressed across the site.

The Consortium has appointed Hamilton Marino, who are also the builders of The Continental Hotel, to complete the works.

The 56-acre site is home to a number of heritage buildings which are set to be restored as part of extensive works to breathe new life into the property, including one of Victoria&rsquo;s most significant art deco buildings, the renowned Alfred Nichols heritage mansion.

Investing in the experience economy is familiar territory for Trenerry, as it works to create a legacy of bringing Victorian heritage icons back to life.

The group recently acquired South Yarra&rsquo;s Poolman House with plans to convert it to a hotel and private members&rsquo; club, while also preparing to open Sorrento&rsquo;s $135 million Continental Hotel later this month.

On this latest venture, Trenerry Director Robert DiCintio said the opportunity to purchase Burnham Beeches was unpassable given its rich history and proximity to the centre of Melbourne.

&ldquo; We know there&rsquo;s a really strong community sentiment around Burnham Beeches and we want to work with Council and the community together with Heritage Victoria and Parks Victoria to ensure this is a place to be enjoyed for generations to come,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo; There&rsquo;s a lot to work through even in this initial stage, and years of work ahead. We are both respectful and excited, if not somewhat daunted, by the journey ahead but I believe with the support of Burnham&rsquo;s passionate stakeholders together with our proven track record, we can see it operating in some capacity later this year.&rdquo;

The Consortium is made up of The Victor Smorgon Group, The Kanat Group and Trenerry Property. As well as South Yarra&rsquo;s Poolman House and The Continental in Sorrento, these proudly Victorian groups have been responsible for several other landmark projects - such as the West End Project in West Melbourne, Ebony at 347 Camberwell Road Camberwell and 88 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford.

The consortium intends to engage early with the close-knit community of the Dandenong Ranges as an important first step in a holistic review of the master plan.

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Trenerry Consortium acquires historic Burnham Beeches 

Cirque Duet is set to redefine Mount Pleasant&rsquo;s Canning Bridge Precinct. Rising high into the skyline, its bold, sculptural building lands in the long-established community connecting Ogilvie and Kishorn Roads with a new public walkway, with its two towers linked at the fourth floor by a common podium.

Developed by Stirling Capital, Cirque Duet is 19-storeys, comprising one, two and three bedroom residences, with every apartment designed to take advantage of panoramic views across the Canning and Swan Rivers to Perth&rsquo;s CBD and the Eastern Hills.

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Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout maximise these stunning vistas and bring natural light into every living area, while the transition from indoors to outside is seamless as full-length curved glass on the generously-sized balconies.

Cirque Duet&#39;s&nbsp;central themes of light, reflection, texture and relief are evident throughout the apartments. The kitchens feature world leading V-Zug&nbsp;appliances, stone bench tops and completely integrated, storage solutions. Living areas are open and offer space and light and the bedrooms and bathrooms continue the luxurious theme, featuring top-quality fixtures, fittings and finishes.

In collaboration with MJA Studio, Cirque Duet has been designed and developed to the highest finish not only inside the residences but throughout the building, boasting a host of resident&rsquo;s-only, hotel-inspired amenity.

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The podium on level four provides more than 3,000 sqm of communal amenity. Here residents will find a host of resort-style facilities including a heated swimming pool, spa, sauna and gym along with private dining rooms, cabanas, a cocktail bar, barbecues and a children&rsquo;s playground

The buildings&rsquo; unique form brings sun into this communal area creating a variety of light-dappled, landscaped lawns and gardens dotted with alfresco spaces all wrapped in panoramic views.

Indoors, there&rsquo;s a library and a private cinema. At street level, Cirque Duet&#39;s&nbsp;hotel-inspired lobbies feature a concierge desk and access to a business centre with separate meeting rooms.

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The building also provides all on-going building and garden maintenance, as well as state-of-the-art security and CCTV.

One, two and three bedroom apartments can still be purchased in Cirque Duet which is expected to be completed by 2024. 
 
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Developed by Stirling Capital, Cirque Duet is 19-storeys, comprising one, two and three bedroom residences, with every apartment designed to take advantage of panoramic views across the Canning and Swan Rivers to Perth’s CBD and the Eastern Hills.



Inside the hotel-inspired apartments at Cirque Duet in Perth's Mount Pleasant

Castle Residences in Sydney&#39;s CBD has the enviable address of being right on the doorstep of Hyde Park, one of the CBD&#39;s most sought-after areas.

A collection of 131 Manhattan-style apartments, Castle Residences, is conveniently located both a stone&#39;s throw to Hyde Park and the convenience of Town Hall train station.&nbsp;

It&#39;s a light rail, train, or general stroll to some of Sydney&#39;s best attractions, including&nbsp;the Harbour Bridge and Opera House up at Circular Quay, the historic areas in The Rocks, the business hub in Martin Place, and the home of the arts, The&nbsp;Art Gallery of NSW.

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Hyde Park&rsquo;s lush green lawns and grand avenues of figs becomes residents&rsquo; front garden, while luxury labels such as Gucci, Chanel, Ermenegildo Zegna and Rolex are located in close proximity.

Some of the city&#39;s&nbsp;most celebrated restaurants,&nbsp;Bambini Trust, Alpha Restaurant, and Tetsuya, are all nearby.

Adding further to the desirability of the Castle Residences, major changes are on the horizon for Sydney&rsquo;s CBD, with billions of dollars in infrastructure projects now revitalising the look and experience of the city centre.

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The light rail provides well-serviced links from the harbour&rsquo;s edge of Circular Quay all the way to the Eastern Suburbs. Additional upgrades to key train stations are in the works, as well as new priority city centre bus routes and separated bike lanes.

On the CBD&rsquo;s western harbour edge, the $6 billion transformation at Barangaroo includes a new ferry hub, linked by Wynyard Walk, taking pedestrians quickly through to Barangaroo&rsquo;s Headland Park, harbour walks, lifestyle retail, and entertainment precinct.

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Comprising one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, like celebrated apartment houses on London&rsquo;s Hyde Park or New York&rsquo;s Central Park, Castle Residences offers an unsurpassed Sydney experience of living.

In a graceful pairing of past and present, historic Porter House is home to a luxury MGallery boutique hotel, with residences soaring above.

Together, this fusion of residential living and hotel services creates a desired lifestyle in a coveted Hyde Park setting.

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In a graceful pairing of past and present, historic Porter House is home to a luxury MGallery boutique hotel, with residences soaring above.

Sydney's Castle Residences: A rare location on the doorstep of Hyde Park

Located just 10-kilometres from the Perth CBD, Booragoon is an established suburb with commercial areas located centrally within the City of Melville.

Landing in the heart of the sought-after suburb, Amara City Gardens connects residents to some of Perth&#39;s most premium fashion, dining and entertainment destinations.&nbsp;

While the residences boast an impressive design, it is Amara City Garden&rsquo;s location that truly sets it apart.

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Residents are steps away from Booragoon Bus Station, which links to Bull Creek Train and Bus Interchange, providing quick and easy access to Perth CBD, Murdoch University and the world-class Fiona Stanley Hospital.

On the doorstep of Amara, you&rsquo;ll find health and medical facilities, as well as Leisure Fit Booragoon, the renowned Applecross Senior Highschool, Melville Aquatic Centre and Westfield Booragoon &ndash; which is set for a redevelopment.

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At a cost of $500m, the long-awaited redevelopment will see Booragoon&rsquo;s floor plan go from 72,000 sqm to 109,375 sqm, propelling it from the fifth-biggest centre in WA to the second.

Scentre Group have submitted revised plans to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage to expand the Booragoon shopping centre, which comes almost two years after former owner AMP Capital&rsquo;s $750 million plan to expand the centre to a Western Australia record of 120,000 sqm was put on hold, when the company sold half of its shares and management rights to Scentre Group.

Subject to WA Planning Commission approvals, the new plan would be completed across two stages, with hopes the first stage would start by the end of the year, set to be complete by 2024.

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Stage one includes an entertainment and leisure precinct with an expanded Hoyts cinema complex, a range of eaters and a tavern linking through a high street and the City of Melville&rsquo;s administration building, a new boutique supermarket, an expanded Woolworths, a new east-west mall extension, specialty retail shops and rooftop and basement carparks.

Stage two will see an upgraded fashion precinct towards Marmion Street, a relocated and expanded David Jones, southern mall extension, more specialty shops and extended parking.

If the redevelopment goes ahead, Boogaroon&rsquo;s centre will rise past northern suburbs Lakeside Joondalup, Whitford City and the recently-redeveloped Karrinyup, which is an almost identical size at 109,000 sqm.

Designed by award-winning architects Cameron Chisholm Nicol, Amara City Gardens is a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, finished to the highest-quality with expansive balconies, tall 2.7-metre ceilings, 100 per cent wool carpet to bedrooms and corridors, Smeg appliances, generous storage, central solar hot water system, reconstituted stone bench tops in kitchen, gas cooktops and undercover secured car parking spaces.

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Not only are residents connected to Perth’s premium fashion, dining and entertainment destination, but they are also situated in the heart of the highly sought-after suburb Booragoon.



Stepping out: What's around Booragoon apartment development, Amara City Gardens

Akin, the newest apartment project from the Brisbane developer Tallis Property Group, has been strategically located to take advantage of all the burgeoning South Bank has to offer.

The Merivale Street tower is just around the corner from Fish Lane, the recently developed&nbsp;laneway-style town square,&nbsp;which is the hub of Brisbane's art, culture and entertainment scene. At Fish Lane there's&nbsp;16 restaurants, 11 bars and six cafés, including Julius Pizzeria, Gauge, Hello Please, Maeve and Maker.

Akin has been built within a cultural precinct, becoming a neighbour to a hub of galleries and performance spaces, including the Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Museum, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Queensland Theatre.

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The 30-level tower, designed by DBI,&nbsp;sits near Musgrave Park and Park Avenue at South Bank, as well as Brisbane Streets Beach and Queens Gardens.

Brisbane State High School and West End State School are in the area, with TAFE Queensland just down the road.&nbsp;

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With the area under development across a range of areas, South Brisbane&nbsp;will continue to see growth in the years to come.

Construction is currently under way on a number of projects including the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, Neville Bonner Bridge and New Performing Arts Venue (NPAV), which will all be well-connected with the developing Brisbane Metro.&nbsp;

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is a $3.8 billion integrated resort development that will put Brisbane firmly on the map as a global tourism, leisure and entertainment destination.

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Spanning more than 270 meters across the Brisbane River, The Neville Bonner Bridge will be an important&nbsp;link between South Bank and the Queen’s Wharf precinct.

New Performing Arts Venue is a $150 million theatre which will amplify the thriving performing arts precinct in South Brisbane.

Akin, which has just released its collection of sky homes, has a number of five-star amenities, such as the resident’s lobby, business hub, rooftop terrace, gym, resort pool, wellness centre and outdoor dining space.

Only three and four-bedroom apartments remain the tower, which is currently under construction by DESCON. Prices start from $1,399,950.

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The Merivale Street tower is just around the corner from Fish Lane, the recently developed laneway-style town square


South Brisbane's liveability and lifestyle driving buyers to Akin apartments

A six-storey apartment building has been lodged&nbsp;at 25-27 The Grand Parade, Sutherland.

The proposal has been submitted as an Affordable Rental Housing development designed by MKD Architects.

The building will be home to a total of 38 apartments, comprising six studio units, eight one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom units, along with two three-bedroom units.

Fronting The Grand Parade, the northern portion of the building has a four-storey podium form, with the upper two levels recessed to reduce the buildings visual bulk when viewed from the street.

Outlined in the design statement by MKD Architects, units will utilise crossflow ventilation and natural light that is filtered throughout the building due to its location and positioning.

&ldquo;Each apartment has been sized to suit market demands and arranged to maximise, space, natural light, ventilation, amenity, and outlook,&rdquo; the statement read.

A small rooftop common open space has been outlined in the plans, which will be lined with planter boxes and will contain a centrally located pergola structure, with an outdoor kitchen and barbecue space and seating.

The corner position subject site is located within a high-density residential zone that transitions to a low density residential zone to its north and east. There is a run of recently constructed six-storey apartment buildings in the immediate vicinity, including the adjoining property to the west.

The site is a 400 metre walk to Sutherland CBD, with well-serviced public transport links. &nbsp;

The landscape design has been prepared by Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects, who have sought&nbsp;to incorporate a range of green, open spaces, consisting of easy to maintain and native planting. Two large mature eucalyptus trees are located on the site, which have also been incorporated into the proposed development.

The building will be home to a total of 38 apartments, comprising six studio units, eight one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom units, along with two three-bedroom units.



MKD to design new Sutherland apartment development

Banner Asset Management&nbsp;has announced it will be providing funding for the construction of Chevron One, the&nbsp;41-level residential tower currently being developed by Bensons Property Group.

The Stanhill Drive development, the first on the Gold Coast for the Melbourne-based Bensons, is around 50 per cent sold. It will forever be the only true high-rise on Chevron Island, with the development application secured before more stricter rules were put in place on development height.

Andrew Turner, Founder and CEO of Banner Asset Management, said the&nbsp;iconic development&nbsp;is set to make its mark on Chevron Island for decades to come.

&ldquo;Chevron One is firmly placed within the luxury class of Gold Coast apartment developments, with local infrastructure investment, strong population growth and increasing demand for Gold Coast property making it a prime investment opportunity,&rdquo; Turner said.

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There will be 228 apartments in Chevron One, which recently began construction.&nbsp;

Demand for residential property on Chevron Island has boomed in recent years, particularly from young professionals who wish to live close to the Surfers Paradise CBD, Banner&#39;s Chief Lending Officer&nbsp;Nicholas Lakin said.

&ldquo;Recent changes to flexible working arrangements have shifted the priorities of many local and interstate buyers, who are now in search of spacious, luxury apartments in sea-change locations.

&quot;Prices for luxury apartments in the Gold Coast region are booming as a result,&rdquo; Larkin said.

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Designed by architects Marchese Partners, Chevron One has been&nbsp;architecturally inspired by the natural shapes and textures of the coast, with oversized balconies offering uninterrupted, panoramic views of the ocean, river and the hinterland.

The one, two and three-bedroom apartments are spacious in design, featuring open-plan living areas, with the kitchens designed by renowned chef, Shannon Bennett.

Offering a resort-style lifestyle, the development will feature a private outdoor lagoon pool with floating cinema, sculptured gardens, an indoor/outdoor beach, a lap pool, spa and sauna.

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Residents will also enjoy exclusive dining facilities, resident&rsquo;s lounge with barbecue facilities, a gymnasium and a yoga and pilates room.

Located on the banks of the Nerang River, Chevron One will rise above the new arts precinct on the island, situated&nbsp;minutes from the beaches, business precincts, retail and entertainment venues of Surfers Paradise.

Site works by Icon Construction have now commenced, with completion slated for the end of 2024.

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Andrew Turner, Founder and CEO of Banner Asset Management, said the iconic development is set to make its mark on Chevron Island for decades to come.



 Banner Asset Management and Bensons join forces to deliver $350m Chevron One development

Mirvac will&nbsp;release the next two buildings in their Willoughby masterplan, NINE&nbsp;by Mirvac, later this month.

The two buildings, Montage and Overture, has already secured a number of sales following&nbsp;a successful VIP release late last year.

Overture&nbsp;is set alongside Laurina Square, one of several green spaces within NINE by Mirvac. There are 55 apartments across the eight-level building, predominantly two and three-bedroom apartments.

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There are a number of single-level garden residences&nbsp;with generous landscaped courtyards and their own private entry.

Montage is more boutique, and will have just 30&nbsp;apartments across seven&nbsp;levels.&nbsp;Designed with a distinctly urban edge, Montage offers a concierge desk in the lobby and around 150 sqm of retail space on the plaza level, including parcel delivery storage services available to all residents.

The boutique building will feature a&nbsp;north-facing, 215 sqm penthouse, with the hear of the apartment the kitchen, complete with butler&rsquo;s pantry, wine bar and wine fridge.&nbsp;

More than 70 per cent of apartments in the three buildings Mirvac released in November sold in the opening sales weekend, with 40 per cent to repeat Mirvac customers and family members.

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Mirvac General Manager of Residential NSW Toby Long said the strong result, which saw a diverse mix of buyers mostly from the north shore, augured well for the coming release of the two new buildings in a sought-after blue chip suburb, which is just seven minutes&rsquo; drive from the Sydney CBD, where a lack of housing diversity has made it difficult to gain entry.

&ldquo;The high number of local buyers is an indication of extremely strong pent-up demand for quality new homes in a location that is well-established with good quality schools, amenity and outdoor spaces,&rdquo;&nbsp;Long said.

&ldquo;The lack of housing choice in the area has been building for many years and would now be critical but for the new supply generated by&nbsp;NINE by Mirvac.

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&ldquo;Another important factor for buyers, many of whom are unaccustomed to buying off the plan, is their trust in Mirvac to build a quality home that will give them many years of enjoyment. Our 50th anniversary milestone is testament to our longevity in the market and commitment to upholding the Mirvac legacy.

Long said the median Willoughby house price had risen to more than $3 million, giving confidence to empty nesters looking to downsize.

&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a great time to be selling the family home to buy a well-designed luxury apartment that requires far less maintenance,&rdquo;&nbsp;Long added.

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&ldquo;The diverse product offering also presents opportunity for upgraders who are looking to buy a family sized apartment in this highly sought-after suburb.

NINE by Mirvac is made up of 10 distinctly different&nbsp;buildings on the 3.2 hectare site which was home to Channel 9 for more than 65 years.

Around 6,500 sqm of green open space will be delivered providing a benefit for residents and the wider community.

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More than 70 per cent of apartments in the three buildings released in November sold in the opening sales weekend, with 40 per cent to repeat Mirvac customers and family members.



Mirvac to release two new buildings in NINE by Mirvac development in Willoughby

The contemporary Chevron Island apartment development, Nina, has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council.

The development by Aecore, formerly Macquarie York, is their third in three years on the Gold Coast. They successfully sold out their debut Chevron Island project, Allure,&nbsp;just a few months ago. They're also currently developing the luxury Ocean House project in Palm Beach.

The $90 million Nina will soon rise at 8-10 Parneno Street, just around the corner form the under-construction Allure. It will have&nbsp;78 apartments over 23 storeys, including a selection of six premium skyhomes and two multi-level penthouses that offer views east to the Pacific Ocean and west to the Gold Coast Hinterland.

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“We are extremely happy to have council approval behind us, as we now look to the next phase of delivering our signature dose of luxury to Chevron Island,” Aecore Project Director Roy Skaf said.

“Nina offers us the opportunity to build on the success we witnessed in Allure, while bringing a newer, differentiated product to a marketplace of buyers eager to call Chevron Island home."

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The six exclusive skyhomes will offer 233 sqm of living space, which will include&nbsp;three bedrooms, a media room and four-bathrooms, as well as two large balconies.

Nina will be topped by two double-storey penthouses offering even more living space, as well as their own private terrace and plunge pool.

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On the ground floor residents will have access to a secure bike storage area at the building’s entry, while a mezzanine level above the ground floor will host a wellness centre to include a yoga deck, a large gym, sauna and shower facilities, all set in lush landscaping.

Plus Architecture has been engaged to deliver the tower’s distinctive curvature and detailing which was meticulously designed to capture the coastal essence of ‘barefoot luxury’.

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The $90 million Nina will soon rise at 8-10 Parneno Street, just around the corner form the under-construction Allure.

Nina, Chevron Island apartments, secure development approval

Construction has begun on Shenfield Property Group&rsquo;s newest apartment project, Omnia in Moorabbin.

The development comprises just 34 apartments, designed to be larger than the average apartment offering on the market. In collaboration with Roger Brayshaw Architects, there&#39;s a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as eight four-bedroom townhouses.

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The Shenfield Property development defines modern comfort and style, with proportioned interiors, designed by Aldona Padjak, offering a range of floor plan layouts.

Every apartment on offer comes with a parking space. The smallest one-bed, one-bath apartments have a generous internal living space of over 52&nbsp;sqm. The two-bedders start from 78 sqm, while the three-bedroom apartments, which have two bathrooms and two parking spaces, start from 144 sqm and can reach 154 sqm of living space.

Noorden Property Director David Lamond, who is in charge of sales at Omnia, said owner-occupiers are choosing the development due&nbsp;to the large floorplans on offer.

&ldquo;We have larger apartments than&nbsp;what is available in the area&rdquo;, he said.

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The designs feature sleek forms and clean lines that are complimented by neutral finishes. Most of the apartments at Omnia face north, providing residents&nbsp;an abundance of natural light.

The apartments&nbsp;feature high-quality finishes, including concealed cabinetry, glass splash-backs in the kitchen, matte black tap-ware and integrated appliances, with each residence fitted out with plush carpet, engineered flooring and stone tiles, along with elegant full-wall tiles in the bathrooms.

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Adding to a growing number of green spaces within the area, Omnia&rsquo;s park frontage lays the foundation for its environmental consciousness. Featuring energy-efficient design, together with appealing gardens created by Wallbrink Landscape Architecture.

The pocket park next door to Omnia is also set to grow, after the&nbsp;City of Kingston Council&nbsp;has announced they will expand the current&nbsp;Healey Street Reserve pocket park to a larger space.

The new green space will feature open lawn areas, murals, tables with seating, and extensive landscaping with canopy trees. The new design&nbsp;incorporates water-sensitive Urban design principles&nbsp;and will also see the council plant&nbsp;new street&nbsp;trees.

Located at 4-6 Horscroft Place, Omnia is within close proximity to a wide range of schools, higher education, caf&eacute;s, shopping and numerous parks and reserves are at your doorstep, including RSEA Park &ndash; home of the St Kilda Football Club.

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The development comprises just 34 apartments, designed to be larger than the average apartment offering on the market

Construction starts on Omnia, Moorabbin 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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