Developer&nbsp;Australasian Property Group has submitted plans for a&nbsp;31-story residential tower on one of Liverpool's most sought-after streets.

Located in Sydney’s growth corridor in the west, near the new airport, the $133 million development at 402 Macquarie Street which will have a mix of apartments and hotel rooms.

Designed by Olsson Architecture, there will be 168 apartments and a 198-room hotel, as well as a range of communal spaces, a gym, and ground-floor retail space.&nbsp;

Taking advantage of a regulatory loophole that will allow it to sidestep building height restrictions in the area, the mixed-use tower will be a welcome addition to the suburb, which has experienced a lack of housing supply in recent times.&nbsp;

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The group were able to navigate around planning restrictions by including the space for the hotel, under a bonus scheme plan that states if 20 per cent or more of the gross floor area serves as a hotel, existing height restrictions may be exceeded. &nbsp;

Future residents will not only benefit from the in-house residential amenities proposed, but also from the features planned for the hotel, which include conference facilities, offices, a restaurant, dining rooms, and a bar.&nbsp;

The hotel will span from level two through to seven, with the apartments from level nine through to level 29.

A mix of floorplans will be on offer in the tower, with one, two and three-bedroom apartments planned.&nbsp;

A communal rooftop space will crown the tower, complete with resident's lounges and alfresco dining space, with extensive landscaping also planned for the space.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Designed by Olsson Architecture, there will be 168 apartments and a 198-room hotel

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Plans lodged for 32-storey Liverpool apartment tower 

Seldom does an opportunity come along to buy a townhouse in a Stockland residential community so close to the city.

Haven, centrally located in the burgeoning Altona North, is Stockland's closest community to Melbourne, a mere 11 kilometres from the CBD.

Given the location and the higher demand for a higher level of design from city dwellers, Stockland enlisted award-winning architecture firm SJB to design the 289 townhomes, a mix of two, three and four-bedroom configurations.

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There are 13 contemporary townhome styles, which are being developed with a focus on sustainability. The Rachael collection is one of the two-bedroom townhouses, priced from $699,000* and offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a car space.

The entry-level townhouses have been popular with first home buyers and young couples who want more space than an apartment in their first property purchase.

SJB have cleverly designed most of the townhomes with a reverse layout. The Rachael's master retreat, with ensuite and walk-in robe is located on the ground level, as is the oversized single car garage.

The kitchen, living and dining space is located upstairs so it opens to a balcony. The second bedroom also sits on this level. There's over 90 sqm of internal living space across the two levels.

The Raven collection is a three-bed townhouse, which starts from $830,000*. They have the same reverse layout, but with another bedroom upstairs and a two-car garage. There's over 130 sqm of space in The Raven townhomes.

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The Roxy and The Rosa collections start from $926,530* and $930,000* and both have four bedrooms. The Roxy is across three levels and has over 160 sqm of internal living space. The Rosa is a more traditional townhouse, with the living kitchen and dining space on the ground floor, opening to a rear courtyard, and three of the four bedrooms located upstairs.

Haven's townhomes will also enjoy an average 6.5-star NatHERS rating.&nbsp;

The sustainable and low maintenance townhomes include 1.5kW of solar panels, double glazing and either a rainwater tank or solar gas boosted hot water service, with the sustainability measures extending across Haven, with parks and trees watered by passive irrigation from captured stormwater.

The interior design of the townhouses draws upon Altona North's past, using industrially-inspired components in conjunction with more rustic elements, such as grainy wood panels, to create a warm, contemporary palette. Buyers can select between two colour schemes and even upgrade inclusions to suit every lifestyle and budget.&nbsp;

Adapted to suit the location, the townhomes maximise views, with a seamless flow created between indoor and outdoor living throughout.

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The kitchens have been designed as the heart of the home, with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, reconstituted stone benchtop, designer finishes, and smart storage solutions throughout.

Stockland has developed a new 4,000 sqm central park and playground in which Haven will be built around, with an abundance of green links to run through the spine of the project.

Stockland General Manager for Communities Victoria, David Allington, said it was an exciting milestone to open one of the first parks for the former industrial site in Altona North, which was rezoned by the Victorian Government, with ongoing planning spearheaded by Hobsons Bay City Council.

“In addition to the park, current and future residents will come to enjoy a community with walkable, landscaped streets that will lead them to a future planned town centre, community centre and commercial area,” Allington said.

Plus, for a limited time, Stockland is offering an exclusive $15,000^ rebate on all townhomes at Haven.

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^Incentive is a $15,000 rebate, which is applied at settlement. Limited to the first 200 sales. Stockland reserves the right to increase the maximum number of Incentives. Promotion applies to selected townhomes at Stockland’s Haven (Medium Density) community. Promotion finishes on 9 March 2023 at 5pm (AEST) or when Incentives have been exhausted. Visit <a href="https://www.stockland.com.au/residential/vic/sale-terms">Stockland</a> for full terms and conditions.

*Price does not include stamp duty, registration fees or any incidental fees. Images are artist’s impressions and are subject to change. All details (including any prices), images and statements are based on the intention of, and information available to, Stockland as at the date of this publication (February 2023) and may change due to future circumstances. Stockland does not give any warranty in relation to any information contained in this article. Stockland does not accept any liability for loss or damage arising as a result of any reliance on this article or its contents. This article contains views and opinions expressed by staff members of Stockland. The views, opinions and commentary of such interviews may not represent the views, opinions and commentary of other industry experts outside of Stockland. Stockland does not accept liability for loss or damage arising as a result of any reliance on, the views, opinions and commentary of such individuals.

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Altona North's Haven townhomes: Stockland's rare development in inner-Melbourne

It's the playground for Sydney's rich and famous.

And now one of Bronte's most exclusive streets, Bronte Marine Drive, is set for its first ever, brand new apartment development.

There's only 19 buildings on Bronte Marine Drive, all houses, apart from a tired block of apartments at 2 Bronte Marine Drive that date back to the 1930s.

That block is now set to be demolished and will make way for a striking new Tzannes Architects-designed building in landscaping by Myles Baldwin.

The proposal has been submitted on behalf of the executors of the Estate of Angelina Cordatos.

The project, fittingly dubbed Project Angelina, will have five three-bedroom apartments on the sloping 600 sqm site which overlooks the ocean, beach, and fronts part of the famed Bondi to Coogee walk.

The new proposal seeks to shift the original primary access from Bronte Marine Drive to Bayview Street, which will be via a splayed feature wall adjoining to a private staircase, leading into the residential lobby.&nbsp;

In the design statement submitted to the local council, the aim was for a design which is "consistent with a Sydney coastal garden with a touch of Mediterranean."

The planting palette is made up of a mix of natives and exotics to compliment the surrounding areas, with the terrace planter boxes at balcony edges and green roofs visible from the street.

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Each apartment spans a whole floor and will feature private terraces oriented towards the beach, taking in sweeping south and south-eastern views. The terraces are accessed off the open plan living spaces which will be lined with floor to ceiling doors to take in the views.

The building will be crowned by a two-level penthouse. That will have two open terraces.

The built form will consist of a series of layered stone, concrete and masonry elements, defined at the openings by architectural metalwork and landscaping. The curved, horizontal language is established by bands of masonry that wrap around the full perimeter of the development, on top of expressed floor edges.

The overall form of the building features sweeping corners which soften the built form, and splayed balconies and terraces. These are oriented to address the main view towards Bronte Beach, and prevent onlooking between apartments.

Last Bronte Marine Drive took the record for Bronte's most expensive house sale. The property next door to Project Angelina, 1 Bronte Marine Drive, sold for $23.3 million to Singaporean blockchain entrepreneur Joanne Huynh.

F45 co-founder Rob Deutsche sold his home on Bronte Marine Drive last year for $17.7 million.

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The project, fittingly dubbed Project Angelina, will have five three-bedroom apartments on the sloping 600 sqm site which overlooks the ocean, beach, and fronts part of the famed Bondi to Coogee walk

First look: One of Bronte's best streets set for first ever new apartment development

Sitting alongside Aniko’s sold out Athena Residences, Athena Quays comprises two eight-level towers with 177 apartments. &nbsp;

Launching to the market in 2022, sales for the Athena Quays towers have been strong, with both towers now sitting at 90 per cent sold.

One of the reasons driving buyers to Aniko’s waterfront development is the in-house amenities on offer.&nbsp;

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Taking inspiration from the finest resorts across the globe, Athena Quays is home to a plentiful array of convenient and recreational amenity offerings.

Sales and Marketing Director,&nbsp;Peter Malady said the residents-only&nbsp;facilities are designed for those who insist on convenience, quality and luxury.

"From the secluded courtyard garden to a suite of private office facilities, Athena Quays in-house amenities are second to none,” Malady said.&nbsp;

When it comes to contemporary urban living, Aniko have recognised the importance of nourishing the mind, body and soul, incorporating a resident’s only recreation club into Athena Quays.&nbsp;

The towers will also feature a state-of-the-art private gym, along with two swimming pools, an outdoor heated spa, a sauna, a yoga and pilates hall, sun lounges, barbecue facilities, a pet wash bay, a children’s indoor play room, and a resident’s lounge. &nbsp;

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A full-equipped entertainment suite features a 14-seat screening room, as well as a resident’s lounge, and thanks to an on-site manager, a number of the spaces can be conveniently booked through the in-house service 24/7.&nbsp;

Hope Island remains a highly sought-after suburb for local downsizers and increasingly for interstate buyers making the move to the Gold Coast.

Only a handful of large luxury, waterfront sky homes remain, priced from $1.25 million through to $1.995 million, all benefitting from multiple car parking spaces.&nbsp;

All sky homes feature three-bedrooms, in addition to butlers pantry’s, ensuites to bedrooms, Miele appliances, engineered timber floors, integrated fridge/freezers, wine fridges, and secure storage cages in the basement car park.&nbsp;

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Nourishing the mind, body and soul; A look into the amenity offering at Athena Quays 

Sydney construction and development company Deicorp is making great progress on their largest north-west Sydney project, Tallawong Village.

Delivering a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the varying floorplans will target the owner-occupier market along with investors, with the residences landing in one of the fastest growing regions in Australia.&nbsp;

The group continues a strong relationship with architects, Turner Studio, who have designed many of the apartments to feature additional study spaces.&nbsp;

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Living and dining spaces lead to open-air terraces and balconies, while internally, the apartments feature warm carpets, engineered timber floorboards and contemporary floor tiles.

The kitchens include polished stone bench tops, mirrored splash backs, and stainless steel Ilve ovens, cooktops and range hoods, all framed by generous storage.

Situated on the doorstep of the Sydney Metro Tallawong Station, Tallawong Village boasts unparalleled connectivity, with existing access to the Sydney CBD, and plans already underway to connect Tallawong to the future Western Sydney International Airport.

The village will also benefit from the planned future Tallawong Town Centre, which will deliver up to 30,000 sqm of retail floorspace, while the bustling Rouse Hill Town Centre is just one stop away on the Metro.&nbsp;

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Tallawong Village also lends itself to those seeking an active lifestyle, with a village park outside the door of the residences, while further afield lies a multitude of rural pursuits in the Sydney Parklands corridor and the Hawkesbury region.

Meanwhile, the $300 million Rouse Hill Hospital is set to commence construction by 2023, and there are also plans for a major expansion at the Rouse Hill Town Centre shopping precinct, with 90 new retailers including a department store, additional speciality shops and leisure/entertainment facilities.

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Tallawong set for new apartments with Tallawong Village under construction

Deicorp has created an entire village at Castle Hill’s Showground precinct.&nbsp;

Located next to the Hills Showground Metro and above a vibrant retail precinct, the development offers the best of urban convenience and lifestyle.&nbsp;

Award-winning architects, Turner Studio have designed the stylish and generous one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with Deicorp's construction team expecting to complete construction in 2025.&nbsp;

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First home buyers are set to make up a crop of the purchasers in the Hills Showground Village, with new incentives introduced by the New South Wales Government which allow FHB's to pay no stamp duty.

All of the apartments at Hills Showground Village qualify under the First Home Buyer Choice program, with savings of more than $30,000 available when buying an $800,000 apartment.

Offering lush views across the Cattai Creek Corridor and the Castle Hill district, each of the homes at Hills Showground Village provide connection with their surroundings.

Apartment designs promote a sense of wellbeing and space, complete with highly functional living spaces spilling out onto generous outdoor areas, while floor-to-ceiling glass walls invite the outside in, complemented with the warmth of the engineered European Oak timber floors that run throughout the living and dining spaces.

All kitchens come fully equipped with a SMEG oven and gas cooktops. Storage abounds with an integrated pull-out pantry, with some floorplans even including a handy study space.&nbsp;

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Generous communal podium amenities will serve each building, including barbecue, dining and entertainment facilities, a playground, and lushly landscaped gardens and green spaces.&nbsp;

The retail precinct will include a range of cafes and restaurants, along with over 30 speciality retail outlets and a major supermarket.&nbsp;

While leaving the Hills Showground Village is practically unnecessary, with everything on the doorstep of the site, the Hills Showground Metro is located next door, connecting residents to major employment centres, universities, Macquarie Park, Norwest, Chatswood, North Sydney, Barangaroo, and the CBD.&nbsp;

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A look at Deicorp's Castle Hill development, Hills Showground Village

Mirvac has turned the first sod at its newest masterplanned community in New South Wales, located adjacent to the historic township of Cobbitty in Camden.&nbsp;

The $648 million project, Cobbitty by Mirvac, will deliver a new all-electric community of 900 homes while also creating more than 4,000 local jobs during construction.

The new community, officially opened by New South Wales Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts, is proposed to feature a playing field and village green, town centre, a lake and a range of parks and landscaped open spaces.&nbsp;

Nature will also take centre stage in the development with existing wetland corridors to be restored as a safe haven for native flora and fauna, in addition to extensive networks of walking trails and cycleways which are planned to promote connectivity and connection to nature throughout the neighbourhood.

<img alt="Render of the proposed Cobbitty by Mirvac" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0231f762-9866-4d8d-92b7-9ac3f7e886fa" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/531_Cobbitty_Rd_1E_Entry_Cobblestone%20FINAL.jpg?VersionId=npY1ELn4nXvr8o_vGCmnpkn_J53Qncvc" />Render of the entrance to Cobbitty by Mirvac. Image supplied.&nbsp;

Mirvac’s Head of Residential, Stuart Penklis, said Camden is one of the most popular growth areas of Sydney but supply is limited.

“With Camden recently named as having one of the most significant housing supply shortages in NSW1, coupled with its population projected to almost double by 20412, the new community is set to provide a much-needed boost to housing options in the area.”

“To be able to get these first homes to market is great news, especially for first home buyers and young families wanting a new chapter in a high-quality new community,” Penklis said.

Stage 1 of the project comprises 120 lots, with the first release of 20 Torrens Title sites ranging in size from 270 sqm through to 525 sqm, set to be available from February. Future releases will include lots over 1000 sqm.

All residents will have access to electric living, giving them the ability to charge vehicles or use lower energy appliances like induction cooktops, and offset their electricity costs with solar power, providing significant potential savings.

Mirvac’s General Manager, Residential Development NSW, Toby Long said Mirvac is also planning the development to respond to the existing Cobbitty village and has carefully considered the heritage of the area in designing the new community.

“Our vision for Cobbitty is to build a legacy project for south west Sydney where residents can enjoy the lifestyle of an idyllic and connected rural setting, that has the infrastructure to support contemporary living,” said Long.

Embedded in the South West Growth Area, Cobbitty is expected to continue to attract substantial public and private investment for decades due to its proximity to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, home of Sydney’s much anticipated second airport.

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“Cobbitty stands to benefit from the multi-billion dollar infrastructure investment already underway in the region including the new airport and significant transport upgrades,” Long added.&nbsp;

Attending the recent sod-turning event, New South Wales Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes, Anthony Roberts, said the NSW Government is investing in several funding initiatives to help Camden Council deliver major infrastructure projects.

“As one of the fast-growing areas, Camden and surrounding suburbs will benefit from over $140 million worth of funding. This investment is set to deliver several road upgrades, enhanced public spaces and created new town precincts, making South Western Sydney a great place to live and work,” Roberts said.

Penklis said Mirvac’s track record of quality development over five decades has never been more important as buyers grapple with a range of challenges from interest rate movements to rising costs.

“Our customers want to buy into a community with a trusted and reliable name. The integration of best in field experts involved in every step of the process, from conception to completion to after sales customer care, is a clear competitive advantage for Mirvac. For the customer, this guarantees absolute confidence that the mark of Mirvac quality is embedded in every little detail on each and every project,” he said.

Other major infrastructure earmarked for the region includes the second stage of the Campbelltown Hospital redevelopment, the M12 motorway, and the new North-South rail line between St Marys and Macarthur which will ultimately link Cobbitty locals seamlessly with the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and Sydney CBD.

Prospective purchasers can register their interest at <a href="https://cobbitty.mirvac.com/register-now">cobbitty.mirvac.com.</a>

Mirvac breaks ground at 80-hectare Cobbitty community, Cobbitty by Mirvac

More than seven years after buying the former Epping quarry in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, property developers, Riverlee has won approval from the City of Whittlesea to turn the 51-hectare site into a $2 billion mixed-use precinct.

Across five neighbourhoods, New Epping will deliver a range of commercial, healthcare, residential and civic spaces that will establish the suburb as the 'new urban north' in Melbourne.

Located 18-kilometres from the CBD, New Epping will contribute more than $3.4 billion to the state economy – about 1 per cent of Victoria’s GDP – and provide 7,200 jobs once fully operational. More than 600 construction workers will be required annually on the project.

Riverlee development director David Lee says New Epping sets a new benchmark in how an integrated mixed-use development can meet the demands of a rapidly growing population.

<img alt="Render of the residential neighbourhood within the New Epping development " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="beb0daba-2b7c-4a50-a981-2e6cd967a71b" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/New%20Epping%20Residential%20Neighbourhood.jpg?VersionId=AIlEFD2FnbN9eKvWuS.xPFiID8mLjAWi" />Render of the residential neighbourhood within the New Epping development. Image supplied.&nbsp;

“We want New Epping to set a new standard in urban renewal, with a more thoughtful approach to how we regenerate infill sites and integrate mixed-use communities. Diversity is key to the success in a mixed-use precinct — that is what makes for a resilient community,” he said.

Situated next to the Northern Hospital, which is the busiest emergency department in Victoria, plans include a 7-hectare healthcare precinct and a private hospital, which will deliver critical infrastructure to the healthcare sector.

City of Whittlesea Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said Riverlee’s vision to transform the dormant site will provide significant benefit to the growing northern corridor and its community.

“This landmark project will provide employment opportunities, economic stimulus and the infrastructure required to create a vibrant urban environment that is underpinned by wellness and sustainability,” Wilson said.

“Riverlee has created a vision for New Epping that builds on the cornerstones of our community — healthcare as our leading industry, the need for quality housing for people at all stages of life, and sustainability as a way of ensuring a bright and healthy future for our younger generations. With its challenging site conditions, the former Epping Quarry has laid dormant for decades. Its transformation is something the entire community can look forward to.”

New Epping’s vision for a greener future will see a central green spine and waterway rehabilitated, while built spaces will target net-zero in operation, providing sustainability benefits to enhance the urban experience and liveability.

With a focus on walkable neighbourhoods, residential plans include a diverse community of 2,000 homes, including townhomes, apartments, affordable housing, retirement residences and aged care.

<img alt="Render of the a proposed reserve and creek planned for the New Epping development" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4891fd36-5719-49cd-9129-ece1b09e554c" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/New%20Epping%20Edgars%20Creek%20Reserve.jpg?VersionId=HI_fStKTbYIEoB_BBdMso091qjoukcMV" />Render of the a proposed reserve and creek planned for the New Epping development. Image supplied.&nbsp;

Residential and commercial precincts will be connected by a civic heart, complete with parks, cafes and recreation facilities.

“By looking at design at the neighbourhood scale, we have had the privilege to not only regenerate the natural environment but also lay the foundations for a community underpinned by connection and wellness,” Lee said.

“We believe that by creating purpose-built spaces for living, working and leisure, with unrivalled amenity and integration with nature, we can truly impact the way people live for the better, and we thank the City of Whittlesea for working with us to make this project a reality."

“Across five neighbourhoods, we will be delivering a range of commercial, healthcare, residential and civic spaces that will cement Epping as the CBD of Melbourne's north. In doing so, we want to bring all the character you find in the inner north of Melbourne to Epping and in that sense, this project is ahead of its time and will redefine the suburbs of the future,” he added.&nbsp;

Riverlee secures approval for $2 billion New Epping 'mini city' in Melbourne’s north

Sekisui House Australia are taking on one of Sydney's fastest growing areas in their latest residential development.&nbsp;

The Orchards is set to rejuvenate the urban side of Norwest, with the significant masterplanned community to be home to 1300 apartments, spread across five release stages throughout the 8.1 hectare site.&nbsp;

Lumia is the third stage of apartments to be released in the community, with the previous releases all entirely sold out.&nbsp;

Prospective buyers can currently secure a new apartment in The Orchards with just a one per cent deposit.&nbsp;

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Designed for buyers who value privacy and community, green spaces and location, Lumia has been designed by the architects at Turner, offering a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.&nbsp; 
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330 residences will be constructed in total, with the range of apartment sizes and multiple designs and layouts stylised to target a broad demographic of buyers.

The apartments will maximise on natural daylight and solar access throughout the open living spaces and external areas, with a large selection also offering additional max spaces. A max space apartment features an additional space that has been functionally designed as a multi-purpose room, to meet everyone's individual needs, be it a study space, workspace or a nursery.&nbsp;

With a variety of outdoor spaces ranging from the landscaped podium at the centre of development to cycleways, pedestrian paths, a linear park, a residents only communal courtyard garden and heated pool and outdoor dining facilities, resident’s will be at home to a pursuit of recreational amenity.&nbsp;

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The publicly accessible park will transition through the landscaped podium to the private Lumia open spaces, surrounding residents in lush planting and detailed landscaping that both complement and enhance the surroundings, while the pedestrian and cycleways will also connect the separate elements of the precinct with areas that provide a mix of active and passive spaces.

Site Image Landscape Architects were given the reins in designing the green spaces, with the new linear park situated along the boundary of Lumia, connecting the site to the whole of The Orchards.

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Inside Lumia: The latest apartments to rise in The Orchards 

To celebrate the auspicious Year of the Rabbit, Mirvac are offering an $8,888 bonus* for buyers of their final two-bedroom residences before the 28th of February 2023.

The recently introduced promotion is available on any of the final remaining two-bedroom apartments in the coveted Tullamore community.

Crafted with natural details and a timeless sophistication, the two-bedroom apartments are generously proportioned, featuring large kitchens and light-filled living and dining areas. The apartments flow seamlessly to spacious terrace balconies which take in the leafy views of the verdant Tullamore landscape.

Warm timber, elegant fittings and stone features have been incorporated into the residences, with the apartments complete with wool carpets, Miele appliances in the kitchens and Villeroy &amp; Boch sanitary ware in the bathrooms.&nbsp;

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As the last of its kind, the entire Tullamore community is nearing completion, with construction slated to finish by mid 2023. &nbsp;

FORME also incorporates an exclusive amenity offering, set within sculptured gardens by renowned landscape architect Paul Bangay.

Nestled in the established Tullamore community FORME is inspired by the elements of nature. Residents will be welcomed home with verdant greenery, dappled light and tranquil sounds of water.

With 30 per cent of Tullamore devoted to green open space, the Next Gen Doncaster Health and Lifestyle Club is also on offer, providing residents with an unrivalled level of health and wellbeing.

The luxury, members-only health and lifestyle club provides holistic wellness, rejuvenation and relaxation, with the club offering the latest fitness facilities including tennis courts, pools and dynamic classes.

Amidst the pocket parks, small woodlands and numerous trails, residents will find Tullamore’s distinctive bike trails and playgrounds, purpose-built for different ages, with each unique space a destination in itself.

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It's not all health and fitness at Tullamore, with the Stables Provedore Café also now open in the community.

Set in an architectural landmark once known as the Elephant House, which was built to house prized racehorses, the cafe serves breakfast and lunch, with the provedore offering gourmet “grab and go” meals, as well as a range of fresh produce.

The Tullamore community falls within reach of the plentiful and sought-after Doncaster schools, along with an abundance of retail and dining experiences which are scattered throughout the neighbourhood.&nbsp;

Located just 17 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, connections to outside of Doncaster and Tullamore are also a breeze, with Doncaster Road, Eastlink and the Eastern Freeway providing bus services to key destinations around the city.&nbsp;

*For more details on the terms and conditions for the offer, visit FORME's website <a href="https://tullamore.mirvac.com/apartments/forme">here</a>.

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With Tullamore nearing completion and final opportunities remaining, don't miss your chance to secure a luxury FORME residence and join the flourishing community. 

Mirvac launch Lunar New Year offer on final two-bedroom apartments at FORME Doncaster

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.

Joel Robinson

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

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

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

Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.

The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.

The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.

PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.

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Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.

The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”

The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

Alison Warters

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