Nestled on the crest of a hill with sweeping views of the <a href="/developments/maribyrnong-vic-3032">Maribyrnong</a> River and the Melbourne city skyline lies <a href="/new-apartments/tommy-residences-13-thomas-holmes-street-maribyrnong">Tommy Residences</a>, standing tall as a landmark address in Maribyrnong's Edgewater Estate Precinct.

Offering an exclusive collection of one, two, and three-bedroom residences just seven-kilometres from the CBD, <a href="/new-apartments/tommy-residences-13-thomas-holmes-street-maribyrnong">Tommy Residences</a> is designed to complement its natural surroundings and provide residents with a serene, yet vibrant lifestyle.

A series of leafy laneways seamlessly connect residents to nearby parks and the tranquil riverside, fostering a welcoming and neighbourly atmosphere.

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Tommy is within proximity to 30 acres of open space, offering winding trails and large parks right at its doorstep. For nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers, this means easy access to an active and healthy lifestyle. Whether it's jogging along the 25-kilometre Maribyrnong River Trail, cycling to Docklands, or enjoying sports activities in the nearby ovals and golf clubs, residents will have no shortage of options to stay active and connected with nature.

Beyond the natural beauty, <a href="/new-apartments/tommy-residences-13-thomas-holmes-street-maribyrnong">Tommy Residences</a> ensures a seamless connection to modern amenities. World-class retail, dining, and entertainment options await just moments away at the renowned Highpoint shopping centre.

The surrounding village shopping precinct offers a vibrant hub during the day, boasting a variety of cafes, markets, and providores. As the sun sets, residents can explore the lively wine bars and restaurants on Union Road or indulge in Footscray's multicultural culinary delights.

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From breakfast at The Boathouse, to enjoying lunch at Poyntons Nursery, and dinner at Anglers Tavern,&nbsp;residents can savour the best of both worlds - a peaceful retreat amidst greenery and the convenience of urban amenities.

Transportation is made effortless with an abundance of public transport options available, making it convenient to come home to Tommy after a day's work in Melbourne's bustling CBD. Its strategic location strikes a perfect balance between a peaceful residential setting surrounded by greenery and the vibrant city life within easy reach.

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A series of leafy laneways seamlessly connect residents to nearby parks and the tranquil riverside, fostering a welcoming and neighbourly atmosphere

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Overlooking the Maribyrnong River: Around the Tommy Residences apartment development

Sydney's Hills District is abuzz with development activity of late. The work around the Hills Showground precinct has stolen much of the show in the local area, but Norwest, the new suburb only established five years ago, is starting to attract attention.

Haitchin Property Group have been working on Infinity Park, their Norwest masterplan, since securing approval in 2019. It includes 290 apartments across three distinct buildings.

The Marque tower, soaring 25 levels, and the low-rise Alpha and Omega buildings, home a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with extensive amenity featuring throughout the large Maitland Place site.

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At its heart is a sprawling tropical lagoon pool, the largest of its kind in the Hills District, winds through the lush landscaping. There's around 7,650 sqm of green space throughout the development.

PRD Norwest Managing Director David Inkster says what has been an attractive proposition for buyers in the provision of a car space in every apartment. The larger&nbsp;two and three-bedroom units offer two car spaces.

Inkster says it's essential to have a car when living in the Hills, even with the newly operational Metro Stations.

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Award-winning&nbsp;architects Turner have designed Infinity Park, which is slated for completion by mid-2025, while the sole commercial building will be complete in mid-2024.

The Marque building, the tallest of the three, seamlessly integrates with the natural surroundings through its organic curved balconies and balustrades, creating a harmonious dialogue between the edifice and its environment.&nbsp;

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The project has received strong interest from local downsizers not wanting to miss out on the opportunity to live at Infinity Park, Inkster says.

"Infinity Park is certainly one of the most premium mixed-use communities in Norwest."

The project is located at one of the highest points in Norwest, offering residents views that span from the city skyline to the Blue Mountains.

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The project is located at one of the highest points in Norwest, offering residents views that span from the city skyline to the Blue Mountains

What's driving buyers to Norwest masterplan, Infinity Park

Prospective home buyers at Grand Reve, the soon to be completed Castle Hill apartment development by luxury home builder turned developer Kassis Homes, are able to buy apartments with just a $10k deposit.

It means a buyer can pay with as little as a $10k deposit. The balance of the 10 per cent deposit is payable in equal weekly instalments over the construction time frame up until practical completion, which at the time of writing 48 weeks.

McGrath Projects Director Adam Sparkes says since the&nbsp;introduction of the new finance model at Grand Reve, they have secured several property purchases ranging from a $620,000 studio to a $1,335,000 oversized two bedroom plus study apartment.

"The notion of paying by instalments is appealing to all buyer profiles including first home buyers and even downsizers, who are transferring the money from their super," Sparkes says.

Prices start at $580,000 at the two-tower project which has been popular with everyone from first home buyers, downsizers, upsizers, and even investors, given the surge in population growth of Castle Hill due to the new North West Metro and Hills Showground Precinct redevelopment.

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Grand Reve sits just 350 metres from the Metro and 200 metres from Castle Towers, which has undergone a significant $300 million investment will produce a new multi-level upgrade and an expansion to over 300 stores.

There are 37 different floorplans available at Grand Reve, with configurations ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, and even a handful of split-level, townhouse-style dwellings.

Kassis Homes pushed the envelope when it came to finishes and fittings. All of the apartments at Grand Reve feature Wolf appliances, with the large two and three-bedroom options also including Sub-Zero refrigeration systems as standard inclusions.

Sam Kassis said when they were putting the plans together for the project, they sat down with a number of suppliers and they showed them the packages that they offer higher density developments, but something didn't quite sit right.

"It just didn't feel right," Kassis says, suggesting that their whole point of Grand Reve was for it to be different from everything else.

"We didn't want to do the same as what everyone else was doing."

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So Kassis approached&nbsp;the high-end appliance retailer&nbsp;Wolf and Sub-Zero, who he has been using for 30 years in his luxury home building career. The premium appliance selection&nbsp;is usually reserved for more boutique projects in inner-city locations - apartments that carry a hefty price tag to match the calibre of appliance.

"We're the only development north of the city and surrounds to be using Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances." At the time Wolf said they never fit out developments of this scale, stating that "no one under the age of 45 has Wolf appliances."

The apartments are also fitted with Parisi tapware, brass feature fixtures, and stone kitchen bench tops.

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"It's a high-end finish in every apartment, for an affordable price point," Kassis suggests.

A major focus for Grand Reve was to offer residents extensive outdoor space within the development. Some 2,300 sqm has been reserved for landscaped communal gardens.&nbsp;

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Kassis Homes is also offering an extended 10-year structural guarantee at Grand Reve, meaning the developer would cover all costs of any defects up until 2034.

The 4.5-star iCIRT rated builder DASCO, one of the first to go through the rigorous process of getting iCIRT verified, is well underway with construction.

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McGrath Projects Director Adam Sparkes says since the introduction of the new finance model at Grand Reve, they have secured several property purchases ranging from a $620,000 studio to a $1,335,000 oversized two bedroom plus study apartment

Grand Reve apartments in Castle Hill offer purchase with just $10k deposit

Aligning with the City of Sydney’s strategy of transforming inner-city urban precincts, Surry Hills Village will deliver the regeneration of a 1.2-hectare site to meet the needs of locals and visitors.

SJB Director Adam Haddow, one of the architects involved in designing TOGA's Surry Hills Village, has lived and worked in the area for 20 years, saying Surry Hills is his village.&nbsp;

Haddow thinks the project will&nbsp;add to the local landscape a sense of renewal and reinvigoration.

"One of the things we love about Surry Hills is walking through small laneways and down and finding new spaces and this will become a part of that experience of finding new things and experience of kind of tripping over a&nbsp;new space, or finding your most favourite restaurant or bar without even knowing it's there," Haddow said.&nbsp;

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Surry Hills Village will comprise a mix of one, two and three-bedroom residence, designed with rare vision and clarity, offering space, amenity and upmarket finishes customary only in the finest private homes.

"I think one of the most important things about mixed use projects is you get a diversity of offering so you'll have commercial office space, you have retail space, you have residential space, getting that mix of residents and visitors is incredibly important to ensuring that they feed off each other and they give each other energy."

The vibrant market-style address will extend a new story to a whole new part of the city, with a range of&nbsp;green spaces, retail spaces and dining spaces also incorporated, including&nbsp;a Coles Supermarket and Vintage Cellars.

"From fashion boutiques to homewares, the retail offering within the Village is designed to nourish and complement the lives of residents, bringing together specialist producers, sellers and curators," Haddow said.

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"So our opportunity with doing this this project is that we can start to get people coming across the site&nbsp;together, so we weave it back in so the activity that you get from around the streets actually starts to inject itself on the site again, and vice versa, the activity of the site helps to reinvigorate the streets of Surry Hill," he added.&nbsp;

Haddow noted the challenge in designing Surry Hills Village was about&nbsp;finding a balance between the activity of the streets scape and a sense of quietness and reprieve in the green spaces that existed above.

"So that you can you can immerse yourself in that green space and you can feel a thousand kilometres away from anywhere, we wanted to give you that opportunity of&nbsp;having the activity of the ground and the quietness and sanctuary of above."

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Featuring the heritage brickwork of the former Bank of NSW’s façade, Surry Hills Village draws on and weaves within the aspects of its surroundings.

Nestled in the heart of Surry Hills, the development aims to capture and celebrate the suburb’s vibrancy and variety, referring to its local terrace house architecture, many and varied eateries and bars, colourful people and unique city fringe location located between Centennial Park and the CBD.

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SJB Director Adam Haddow has lived and worked in the area for 20 years, saying Surry Hills is his village. 

How SJB created a new haven in Surry Hills with Surry Hills Village precinct

Melbourne developer Golden Age Group knew landscaping was paramount at their new Glen Waverley townhouse development Floret.

They had ASPECT Studios design the surroundings of the 77 Rothelowman-designed townhouses and the wider 2.5-hectare development on Ferntree Gully Road.

Floret extensively features nature and green spaces throughout, which ASPECT Senior Associate, Erwin Taal, said was designed with the experience of use in mind.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/golden-age-group-unveil-new-release-of-floret-townhouses-in-glen-waverley">Golden Age Group unveil new release of Floret townhouses in Glen Waverley</a>

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"The approach we’ve taken for Floret here at Glen Waverley, is we have a central garden space which is more of the community hub of the development," Taal said.

"Within this space we’ve created a series of different landscape experiences so that you can be sitting within an open air space, or you can be tucked away in a corner with your friends and family, having a conversation, having a barbecue and enjoying the beautiful outdoor environment."

The verdant landscapes create a lush backdrop for the townhomes. The interplay between the built and natural environments sets Floret apart, offering residents an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of Glen Waverley.

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Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/how-golden-age-group-has-transformed-glen-waverley">How Golden Age Group has transformed Glen Waverley</a>

"One of the things we’ve tried to really emphasis within Floret is the absence of fences," Taal added.

"We just wanted to have the natural flow of the landscape from the townhouses out into the common areas. We like to have fun designing some elements in the landscape, after all a landscape is meant to be about enjoyment and about fun, and about the experiences that we don’t necessarily design for.”

Construction started on Floret earlier this year, having sold around 90 per cent of the first stage of the development.

Completion of Floret is expected to be in Q1 2025.

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Floret extensively features nature and green spaces throughout, which ASPECT Senior Associate, Erwin Taal, said was designed with the experience of use in mind

How ASPECT Studios blended nature into the Glen Waverley's newest townhouse development, Floret

Meriton are in the midst of developing what will be one of the tallest suburban structures in the country.&nbsp;

The Harry Triguboff-led development group are currently building Trilogy, a three-tower Macquarie Park project where the tallest building will soar 59 levels.&nbsp;

Situated on a premier island site adjacent to the Lane Cove National Park, Trilogy offers an ideal location just a stone's throw away from the bustling Macquarie Park Business Centre, the second-largest business district in New South Wales.

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There are a mix of one, one plus multi-purpose-room, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with 70 percent of them to occupy a coveted corner position. Some apartments even feature semi-enclosed balconies, providing the ideal spot to take in the never-to-be-built-out vistas over the National Park, the CBD and surrounding district.&nbsp;

Residents can relish a host of amenities within the central podium garden, such as a barbecue pavilion, kids' nature play space equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, community gardens, and an outdoor fitness station.

Locking in today's price is an appealing prospect for buyers, ensuring protection against potential future construction cost increases. Moreover, Meriton Finance approval before the exchange guarantees a smooth settlement process.

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Meriton Property Finance offers a fixed interest rate of 5.5 per cent for three years, with up to 90 per cent financing of the purchase price and no valuation required.&nbsp;

First home buyers are also exempt from paying Stamp Duty on properties under $800,000, with a partial duty applicable for properties priced between $800,000 and $1 million.

Adding to the allure, Trilogy also presents a vibrant new retail destination, complete with restaurants, cafes, and a 120-place childcare centre.

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The development's impressive double-height lobbies welcome residents and visitors, while the provision of bicycle parking showcases a commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly living.

Trilogy ensures convenience with a dedicated onsite building manager, high-speed smart lifts, parcel lockers, and the option to upgrade car spaces with affordable EV car chargers.

Meriton's commitment to sustainable living continues with the provision of cheaper energy through Meriton Energy and individual smart water meters, maximising savings for residents.

Trilogy is slated for completion in 2025.

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The Harry Triguboff-led development group are currently building Trilogy, a three-tower Macquarie Park project where the tallest building will soar 59 levels

Meriton reach for the sky at Trilogy, Macquarie Park apartment development

Serial Melbourne townhouse developers Platinum Developers went well outside the Melbourne CBD for one of their latest developments, to the leafy Yarra Ranges suburb, Lilydale.

Their boutique townhouse development, Lilydale Gardens, comprises just 16 townhouses which are both surrounded by nature and convenience of nearby amenity.

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When it comes to education, Lilydale Gardens is surrounded by a number of options, from primary education through to higher education. The development is located amidst an esteemed cluster of schools, including Yarralinda School Inc., Lilydale High School, Lilydale Heights College, Box Hill Institute, and Lilydale Lakeside.

Embracing the lifestyle of Lilydale Gardens means having shopping convenience right at your doorstep. Within a 10-minute walk, residents can indulge in both Lilydale Marketplace and Chirnside Park Shopping Centre, providing everyday necessities, with stores like&nbsp;Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, as well as a cinema.&nbsp;

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Nature enthusiasts and recreation lovers will find solace in the surrounding parks and reserves, enhancing the appeal of Lilydale Gardens.

Whether it's for relaxation or exercise, the array of green spaces offer the perfect backdrop for outdoor days, including Lilydale Lake which is just a stone's throw from the development.&nbsp;

Three-bedroom floorplans are still available in Lilydale Gardens, with prices starting from&nbsp;$655,000.

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Three-bedroom floorplans are still available in Lilydale Gardens, with prices starting from $655,000

Lilydale Gardens townhouse development pairs nature with convenience 

Just over a decade ago, only around 3,000 people called Sydney's inner-city suburb Zetland home.

Fast forward 10 years and the population has spiked by 230 per cent, with government infrastructure and the appeal of living in Sydney's inner-fringe saw investors, renters, and prospective home buyers look to the small 0.3 square kilometre suburb.

The spike is no doubt in part to the revolution of Green Square, the new $13 billion precinct that's been particularly popular with Millenials due to its proximity to the city and relative affordability in comparison to other city fringe suburbs.

There's also the $106 million Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation which has been a focal point of the community since opening in 2021.

Recognising the emergence of Zetland was prominent Sydney developer builder Deicorp, who in 2020 paid $140 million for a 2.16-hectare site on Epsom Road, on the fringe of Green Square.

That's exactly what they've done with Downtown, their striking mixed-use development at 106-116 Epsom Road, on the fringe of the creative suburb Rosebery.

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They had architecture giants MHNDU and BVN work together to create four distinct residential buildings homing 546 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

The Epsom Road, city fringe location has been one of the main drivers in demand at Downtown.

Green Square Station is just an eight-minute walk, while the Eastern Distributor is even closer.

Within a short walk from Downtown residents will find a number of dining options including&nbsp;Buku Eatery, Social Society, Treetop Cafe, Cicco and Lucio Pizzeria and Village Crown.

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The nearby Alexandria is home to further popular eateries like&nbsp;South Dowling Sandwiches,&nbsp;Textbook Boulangerie Patisserie, and Sushi Jones Japanese Bistro, while the well-known Kepos Street Kitchen can be found in the nearby Redfern.&nbsp;

East Village Shopping Centre is located at the northern end of Zetland. That boasts over 60 convenience food and lifestyle shops.

Residents are within proximity to prestigious golf courses, racecourses, and sporting stadiums, including Moore Park Golf Course, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney Football Stadium, and the historic SCG.

The inner east location puts Downtown residents within easy access of the beaches to the east, or Sydney's thriving inner west, with Newtown's King Street not far.

There are six parks within three kilometres of Downtown, 12 educational establishments within two kilometres, and 127 parks and green cafes with five kilometres.

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Recognising the emergence of Zetland was prominent Sydney developer builder Deicorp, who in 2020 paid $140 million for a 2.16-hectare site on Epsom Road, on the fringe of Green Square.

How Deicorp's Downtown is taking advantage of Zetland's popularity boom

Piety's completed ONE The Waterfront apartment development stands as one of the most striking buildings in Wentworth Point, one of the last remaining new foreshore suburbs on Sydney Harbour.

It was 2015 when Piety secured what was just derelict industrial land. They went about creating what is now a sought-after precinct in an ideal waterfront location which has a number of different commuting options to the city.

ONE The Waterfront is perfectly positioned on Amalfi Drive, a stone's throw from Homebush Bay, across the water from Rhodes, and a short walk from the Olympic Park Train Station.

A waterfront location is nothing without a ferry link. ONE The Waterfront residents are less than a kilometre away from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Terminal which has ferries regularly cruising into Circular Quay. That commute takes just over 20 minutes.

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While there's a bus stop right outside ONE The Waterfront, there's even future upside for residents, with the proposed light rail link between Westmead and Sydney Olympic Park, via Parramatta, set to add yet another commuting option.

The Wentworth Point Promenade runs along the water to the&nbsp;330-metre-long Bennelong footbridge which connects Wentworth Point to Rhodes where there's more riverfront walks.

Closer to home is shopping centre Marina Square, near the ferry wharf and the Wentworth Point Public School. That homes over 15 different eateries, as well as convenient amenity such as a Coles, Anytime Fitness, medical centre, a spa, kids cafe, and the cool cocktail bar The Dancing Bear.

The area's amenity quotient is further amplified by Australia's largest urban parklands, which boast an unmatched 35 kilometres of cycleways. There's also the nearby state-of-the-art Pulse Club and the expansive open spaces of Bay Park, providing further recreational options.&nbsp;

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Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/why-were-onto-our-third-one-the-waterfront-apartment-in-wentworth-point-urban-buyer-q-a">Why we're onto our third ONE The Waterfront apartment in Wentworth Point: Urban Buyer Q&amp;A</a>

Those seeking relaxation can indulge in a movie night at the private screening room in ONE The Waterfront's Club One private lounge. Residents will also have access to resort-like private facilities such as an open-air rooftop cinema, a huge swimming pool, tennis courts and rooftop gardens.

For families, the benefits of living at ONE The Waterfront extend to the proximity of highly regarded public and private schools, the University of Western Sydney, and multiple childcare centres, making it an ideal place to raise children with access to quality education.

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How Piety's ONE The Waterfront apartments fit into their Wentworth Point locale

Work recently wrapped up at Granville Place, the vibrant urban village in the heart of Granville at&nbsp;14-38 Cowper Street.&nbsp;

Granville Place was developed&nbsp;by SHOKAI Ausbao, the Australian arm of the SHOKAI Group and the team&nbsp;behind Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, in collaboration with Australian development and investment group Develotek.

The development comprises three residential towers, which home 619 apartments designed by&nbsp;Marchese Partners.

Ready for immediate occupancy, the recently completed one, two and three-bedroom apartments were constructed by top-tier Australian builders, Parkview Constructions.&nbsp;

One of the key advantages of Granville Place is its unparalleled access to amenities and services, including the newly created 1,400 sqm public park and 3,600 sqm residents-only podium resort.&nbsp;

The centrepiece of the urban village is the Granville Place shopping centre,&nbsp; with a Woolworths Metro, medical centre, childcare facility, gym, alfresco cafes, iconic restaurants, and various retail stores, residents will have everything they need at their doorstep.&nbsp;

Outdoor play spaces are just one minute away as well, providing quick access to recreational opportunities, while proximity to the train station allows for easy commuting, with just one step to catch a train and one more stop to reach Parramatta Station. Residents are also only a short walk away from the library and swimming pool, as well as a range of high-quality educational options.&nbsp;

The apartment buildings themselves boast an array of living options, with street-front and podium apartments, terrace garden homes, or elevated urban tower residences. The upgraded footpaths and public domain leading to the station and marketplace retail area enhance the overall living experience, while still maintaining a distinct traditional village feel.

Each apartment adjoins to a generously-proportioned balcony, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Select&nbsp;apartments even feature unique bay windows, while full-size sovereign spatial kitchens come complete with Caesar stone benchtops and splashbacks, as well as Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances.

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The development8 comprises three residential towers, which home 619 apartments designed by Marchese Partners

Granville Place delivers a thriving urban village to the heart of the suburb

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

Joel Robinson

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

Bottega House secures landmark riverfront site in St Lucia 

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

Local Little Bay residents, along with buyers from premium postcodes across Sydney’s affluent Eastern Suburbs, have dominated purchases in developer-builder Urban Property Group’s first Eastern Suburbs apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a>.

The $250 million coastal project, one of the first new developments in the area in several years, has proven particularly popular with downsizers, especially those from Coogee and Bondi. One Double Bay downsizer paid $4.7 million for a four-bedroom penthouse, setting a new local apartment price record in the process.

Buyers have been attracted to the combination of coastal tranquillity, premium design and amenity-rich neighbourhood living. The walkable village setting, along with proximity to three of Sydney’s leading golf courses, New South Wales Golf Club, St Michael’s Golf Club and The Coast Golf Club, has also been a key drawcard.

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Built across two low-rise buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hill-thalis-architecture-urban-projects-pty-ltd">Hill Thalis</a> and set along a lush, landscaped green spine, designed by leading landscape architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>, ESTE Little Bay offers a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences with interiors by Richards Stanisich.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> Sales Director, Tom McIvor said the response to ESTE has been "nothing short of extraordinary."

“Buyers have been quick to recognise ESTE as a rare opportunity to invest in a coastal sanctuary that offers both seclusion and connectivity to the heart of Sydney,” McIvor said.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a> Senior Director, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">Clayton Ross</a> said the local market has responded incredibly well, driven by ESTE’s exceptional location and the rarity it offers.

“We’ve seen strong interest from a variety of buyer groups, all of whom are drawn to the exclusivity and quality of the build and construction by the 4.5-star iCIRT-rated builder / developer, Urban Property Group. There’s truly nothing else like it along Sydney’s coastline.”

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The project also includes robust buyer protections, including Resilience Insurance’s Latent Defects Insurance, providing 10 years of structural cover, and an independent iCIRT-rating of the developer.

“The iCIRT-rating adds another layer of confidence,” Ross added. “Buyers see it as a safeguard for their investment and their lifestyle.” A highlight of ESTE’s offering is its exclusive wellness amenities, including a heated rooftop infinity pool and outdoor heated spa, a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre, and a sauna.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a> is topped out and is on track to complete towards the end of 2026, with residents moving in before Christmas.

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