A converted biscuit factory in Prahran has been listed for sale. 
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The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kayburton.com.au/property/3-38-charles-street-prahran" target="_blank">converted biscuit factory in Prahran</a> has an&nbsp;asking price of $1.59 million. 
 
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, plus study property is located at 3/38 Charles Street Prahran in the famous Greville Street precinct. 
 
Originally home to the Table Talk Biscuits company the two storey warehouse conversion retains the best parts of its industrial factory heritage and provides superb modern living and entertaining spaces. 
 
The lower level comprises open-plan living and dining, two bedrooms with built in robes, a separate laundry and central bathroom, as well as a fully equipped kitchen, which opens onto a Westerly courtyard. 
 
With high ceilings, exposed timber beams and hydronic heating throughout, the property also boasts a large cellar or storage space and two generous tandem car spaces. 
 
Upstairs is the master suite complete with built in robes, ensuite bathroom and a study nook. 
 
With Greville and Chapel Street shopping precincts at its doorstop and Prahran train station just across the road this property offers all the conveniences of inner city living, with the privacy of its location at the rear of the block.

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Prahran's Table Talk biscuit factory trophy home listing

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Global Commercial real estate and investment management firm Jones Lang LaSalle has appointed its new NSW Head of Industrial.
Michael Wall will be based in the firm’s Parramatta office having previously worked for Kingsmede and Colliers.  
Mr Wall has 12 years experience across sales, investments and property management.
Jones Lang LaSalle’s managing director, NSW and Australian head of industrial, Michael Fenton says Mr Wall is “highly regarded" in the industry.
The previous NSW head of Industrial, Andrew Maher, was recently appointed to the newly formed national role of director of industrial corporate solutions.
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Jones Lang LaSalle appoints NSW head of industrial

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You don’t have to be a millionaire to own property in Queensland's most prestigious suburbs.

Affordable properties can be found across the state, even in the most expensive and prestigious suburbs, according to a study by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
“Hidden treasures can still be found, even in our most expensive suburbs, if you are prepared to look – and potentially wait – for them,” REIQ CEO Anton Kardash says.
Brisbane's Hamilton had a seven-bedroom Eblin Drive house (pictured below) sold at $6.5 million in February, but elsewhere in the prestige suburb there was a $405,000 sale.
<img height="280" width="472" src="/images/stories/2013/07/QueenslandJuly10one.jpg" alt="QueenslandJuly10one"><a target="_blank" href="https://rpp.rpdata.com/rpp/property/detail?propertyId=4937704&amp;index=0&amp;q=27+Eblin+Drive+Hamilton+QLD+4007&amp;qt=address&amp;_qt=address&amp;offset=1&amp;sort=address&amp;limit=20&amp;view=property&amp;mode=&amp;street=All&amp;suburb=All"></a>
It was a two-bedroom Kingford Smith Drive house (pictured below) which had been listed for $450,000.
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The suburb's median house price sits at $1.46 million, according to the REIQ, showing there are opportunities for a variety of buyers in the area.
Hidden gems have also been upturned in popular tourist destination Surfers Paradise where, despite a five-bedroom house (pictured below) selling for $6.35 million in March, a more modest three-bedroom house sold for $454,000 in December.
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The property (pictured below) was originally listed for $495,000, well below the area's median house price of $1.06 million.
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In Minyama a five-bedroom house (pictured below) sold for $6.75 million in December, despite an asking price of $8.25 million.
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The sale of the mansion was a far cry from a three-bedroom house (pictured below) on Chelsea Crescent, which sold for just $360,000 in September.
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Mr Kardash says while these cheaper properties may not be as luxurious as their more expensive counterparts; they represent a smart way to break into QLDs most prestigious markets.
“Of course the old adage of buying the worst house in the best street, or the best suburb, still applies but buying in these prestigious locations will help to underpin capital growth,” he says.
The lowest price recorded in the report was a low $162,000 for a house in Augustine Heights in October.
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Cheapies can still be found in Queensland's prestigious suburbs: REIQ

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Popular Perth nightspot the Claremont Hotel could be getting new owners.
Its current owner Barry Jones, director at Gretna Nominees, is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-wa-claremont-500800879?listingType=buy">seeking expressions of interest in the property</a>, with a view to either leasing or selling it.
The original hotel dates back to 1886 and then became a grocery store and later a bakery, before being turned back into a hotel in 1902.
In the 1920’s the hotel traded as McManus’ Hotel and Fink’s Hotel. In recent times its been the Continental Hotel and Redrock hotel, before becoming the Claremont Hotel after a refurbishment in 2002.
The building is situated in a prime location on the corner of Bayview Terrace and Gugeri Street, just nine kilometres from the Perth CBD. Its adjacent to the Claremont Quarter Shopping Centre and opposite the Claremont Train Station.
The 1,263 square metre property sits on 1,659 square metres of land. It comes with a tavern licence.
The two-storey hotel offers a variety of indoor and alfresco areas, which can be used for private functions or public dining.
Colliers International agents Mark Werrett and Ben Tana have advertised it as being suitable for refurbishment or redevelopment.
Expressions of interest close on August 16.
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Perth's historic Claremont Hotel seeking expressions of interest

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Melbourne’s cheapest auction sale price last weekend was in the northern suburb of Dallas. 

The four-bedroom, one-bathroom Barry Road house was listed by the mortgagees with a $220,000 to $240,000 price expectations.
It for $243,500 after Barry Plant Real Estate marketed the property to first homebuyers, investors and clinic operators.
The <a href="https://www.barryplant.com.au/glenroy/index.cfm?pageCall=property&amp;propertyID=2383151&amp;realestate=541_Barry_Road_DALLAS_VIC_3047" target="_blank">original 1960s brick veneer property</a> (pictured below) was previously listed for sale in July 2011 with a guide price of $280,000 to $290,000, but did not sell.
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Its feature built in robes in two bedroom, a large living area with open fireplace, modern kitchen, central bathroom, separate laundry and toilet, gas ducted heating, single car garage and wide side driveway. 

It last sold for $215,000 in mid-2008, reflecting 2.5% annual growth during the past five years. 

The median sale price for houses in Dallas is $270,000, down 8.9% in the past year, <a href="/news">according to RP Data</a>. 

Other recent sales include a five-bedroom property on Phillip Street selling for $365,000 in June and a three-bedroom house on Merino Avenue selling for $260,000 on 3 July this year.
Barry Plant Real Estate selling agent Halil Okur says while there was a lot of interest in the Barry Road property, it would need significant renovations to make it liveable.

“When we took over the marketing campaign, the house was vacant.

“It’s a run-down house. It needs a lot of renovation. When you walk into it, it literally stinks,” he said. 

The buyer was an investor and Mr Okur expects it will return a rental income around $300 per week once its renovated. It would then reflect a 6.4% yield

The contract for the sale had a Victorian Legal Aid caveat on its title.
It was the home of Charbiel Fram who was sentenced to three and a half years jail for attacking his former brother in-law at a Thomastown pool hall in 2010 and is currently awaiting sentencing over an assault at Crown Casino’s Fusion nightclub. 

He committed the second offence while on bail for the first.
 

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Mortgagee sale at Dallas was Melbourne's cheapest weekend sale

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Property developer Greg Shand has purchased the NSW Leagues Club building in the Sydney CBD for $15.5 million.
The building runs between Phillip and Elizabeth streets and will retain current tenant, Travelodge until 2050, with a 49-year option.
The club originally took two strata to the market, floors six to nine and levels B1, B2, three, four and five and had intended to retain Ground Elizabeth Street, Ground Phillip Street and levels one and two.


Due to strong interest it sold the entire building and leased back Ground Elizabeth, Ground Phillip and levels one and two for a term of three years. 

Collier’s International agent Jon Chomley said they faced many challenges in the sale of the building.

 
“The marketing process was challenging due to the long term lease back to the Travelodge, the club wanting to remain in the premises and preferably own their floors and the issues around the age of the building,” he said.

The club received four offers for the strata and five for the entire building, with two bids being false starts as the groups could not support their prices.


Greg Shand is chief executive of the Barana Group real estate and investment company, which currently has an investment portfolio of $450 million, with investments in Australia, the UK, Japan and Continental Europe.
  

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/leisure/novotel-st-kilda-snapped-up-by-greg-shand-s-barana-group/2012090656449">In September last year</a> the group purchased the Novotel St Kilda hotel in Melbourne for $55 million, at a yield of 8%.
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Property developer Greg Shand's Barana Group makes $15.5m Sydney CBD purchase 

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The ACT suburb with the fastest selling houses is Higgins, according to RP Data.
 
Houses in Higgins are listed for an average of 32 days, followed by Gilmore at 36 days.

The capital's slowest selling houses are in Forde, with an average listing time of 144 days.

Forde is followed by Campbell and Farrer, each at around 126 days on the market. 
 
ACT fastest selling
Higgins: 32.3 days

Gilmore: 36.4 days

Latham: 41.9 days

Hughes: 43.3 days 

Waramanga: 50 days 

Macgreggor: 52.3 days
 
ACT slowest selling 

Forde: 144 days 

Campbell: 126.8 days 

Farrer: 126.0 days 

Casey: 121.8 days 

Bonython: 118.2 days

Franklin: 108.3 days 


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The ACT suburbs where houses sell fastest and slowest

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Celebrity couple Tom Williams and Rachel Gilbert have announced they are expecting a baby, and have listed their Freshwater home for sale.  
The four-bedroom home is listed with Clark and Humel Property at a guide price of $1.7 million plus.  
Williams, who worked as a builder before beginning a career in radio and television, purchased the property in 2010 for $1.29 million and renovated it himself.  
It now boasts high ceilings, timber floorboards, plantation shutters, a deluxe kitchen with European appliances and a solar heated pool.  
The property comes complete with storage under the house, a wine cellar, security cameras, and even a panic room.
After years doing up home on the northern beaches, Williams said the couple were selling because they wanted to live closer to Gilbert’s family in Cronulla.
Ofcourse plans to renovate their next property are on the radar.  After listing the property for sale last week, Williams let the couple’s baby news slip during his radio show The Daily Edition, on Tuesday.  
Williams and Gilbert were married in November last year and met at the Cleo Bachelor of the Year party in 2011. 
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Tom Williams and Rachel Gilbert are expecting and have listed their Freshwater home

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A $107 million residential development in the Victoria Harbour precinct of Docklands is now complete, with 95% of its apartments sold by the developer.
The Exo apartment building was announced in July 2011, by developer Lend Lease, and snappily <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/victoria/docklands-development-half-sold-in-two-weeks-on-market/2011082251238">sold 50% of its apartments</a> (pictured) in its first three weeks.
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In May last year, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/developments/prices-start-at-%24395000-in-lend-lease-docklands-development-exo/2012052854675">Property Observer reported</a> that 70% of the 96 apartments had sold.
The apartments were listed at prices starting at $395,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and $699,000 for a two-bedroom apartment.
There are currently three apartments in the complex listed for sale on realestate.com.au, at between $410,000 and $699,000, most likely onsales.
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Several are also listed for lease on the website, ranging from $400 per week for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, to $550 per week for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with car space.
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State manager for Lend Lease’s apartments business in Victoria, Ben Coughlan says the apartments have attracted a mix of buyers.
“It has attracted a mix of buyers from first homebuyers and young professionals to investors.
"The proximity to the CBD, waterfront and lifestyle it offers is second to none,” he says.
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On level eight, the residential hub of the building, the apartments surround <a target="_blank" href="https://www.exoapartments.com.au/">an open-air atrium </a>with landscaped garden.

Exo is part of Lend Lease’s $4.5 billion Victoria Harbour, the epicentre of Docklands, and is expected to contribute to the growth of the area with nine retail shops at the base of the building and a 642-bay commercial car park for use by residents and visitors.
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Located on the corner of Collins and Merchant Streets, Ben Coughlan says it aims to “honour the fine architectural tradition of Collins Street in a modern context.”
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The complex takes its name from the word ‘exoskeleton’, which refers to its unique sculptural form, and it is expected to become a Melbourne design icon.
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Exo, the Melbourne development based on an exoskeleton design, is complete

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Sydney remains Australia’s most expensive city for office occupancy, but a significant value shift towards the Perth market has decreased the gap between the two cities, according to a survey by CBRE Global Research and Consulting.
The semi-annual prime office occupancy costs survey ranks 127 cities throughout the world according to the cost of office occupancy, including rent plus local taxes and service charges.
Hong Kong was ranked the most expensive at US$235.23 per square foot, per annum, followed by London and Beijing.
As for Australian cities, Sydney ranked 13th in the world at US$119.23 per square foot, per annum (just behind 10th placed Manhattan), followed by Perth, in 21st place, at US$97.09, Brisbane in 29th at US$79.10, and Melbourne in 49th at US$61.89.
The cheapest Australian capital cities for office occupancy were Adelaide, in 71st place and Canberra, in 93rd place.
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Source: CBRE
Sydney also topped the list for the most expensive market for office space in the Pacific Region.
Perth was ranked 16th in the list of cities that experienced the highest growth in the cost of office occupancy.
CBRE’s head of research for Australia, Stephen McNabb says this shows a “value shift” to the Perth market.
“The increase in terms of trade driven by high commodity prices has boosted income in the WA market relative to other Australian states.
“This has supported capacity to pay higher rents in Perth,” he says.
The survey shows the office occupancy rates for prime office spots in 127 cities worldwide, as of March 31, 2013.
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Sydney remains Australia's most expensive office market, but Perth catching up: CBRE

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">Aura by Aqualand</a> has entered its final chapter with a limited release of its last available residences, alongside a lifestyle incentives package for both owner-occupiers and investors.

The landmark $1 billion mixed-use development, now complete and move-in ready, has become a focal point in the suburb’s shift toward a more connected and design-conscious urban centre.&nbsp;

Located at 168 Walker Street, adjacent to the new Victoria Cross Metro Station, Aura has already drawn recognition at the 2025 Asia Pacific International Property Awards, where it was named Australia’s Best Residential High Rise.

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In what <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a> is calling The Finale, the developer is offering a limited-time curated lifestyle incentives package, which may includes:

<ul>
	<li>2.5% deposit option</li>
	<li>Stamp duty rate cover</li>
	<li>2% mortgage cover</li>
	<li>Two years’ strata levy cover</li>
	<li>5% rental guarantee</li>
	<li>Up to $20,000 toward Etymon dining</li>
	<li>Space Furniture styling package</li>
	<li>Legal fees covered up to $3,300</li>
	<li>Complimentary white glove relocation service</li>
	<li>Black Key concierge membership</li>
</ul>

The final residences span a mix of oversized one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with prices starting from $1.9 million. The release also introduces The Icons: two exclusive penthouses that crown the 29-level building.

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AURA by Aqualand comprises a total of 386 apartments above a landscaped retail and dining podium, designed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and interior designer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richard Stanisich</a>.&nbsp;

Its curved sandstone-inspired form and activated ground plane have redefined <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/north-sydney-nsw-2060">North Sydney</a>’s urban identity, introducing new hospitality destinations including a providore, café, wine bar, and Japanese restaurant.

The hourglass-shaped tower has been conceived as four interlinked volumes, and includes a resident amenity level at its sculpted ‘waist’ on level nine.&nbsp;

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Positioned adjacent to the new Victoria Cross Metro Station, AURA stands at the centre of North Sydney’s transformation into a high-amenity, connected urban hub.

The final release follows AURA’s completion earlier this year, with residents now moved in and enjoying amenities including a 24-hour concierge, wellness room, Technogym-equipped fitness studio, and sky terrace dining spaces.

AURA’s final release marks the closing chapter in one of Sydney’s most transformative residential developments.

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Staff Writer

Aqualand unveils final release at AURA, North Sydney, with exclusive buyer incentives

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-regent-fitzroy-340-fitzroy-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">The Regent</a> in Fitzroy, future residents aren’t simply choosing a home; they’re shaping one that reflects who they are and how they live.

Melbourne-based interior design studio <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/studio-tate">Studio Tate</a>, led by Alex Hopkins, has partnered with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sma-projects">SMA Projects</a> to offer something rare in apartment living — the opportunity to collaborate directly on the design of their new home and create a place that truly feels like their own.

Set on the historic site of the former Regent Theatre at 340 Fitzroy Street, moments from Johnston and Brunswick Streets, the nine-storey development reimagines Fitzroy’s heritage through contemporary design by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hayball">Hayball</a> and Studio Tate — creating a future <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> classic, inspired by the past and designed for contemporary life.

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Studio Tate’s personalised interiors begin with two distinct palettes: the light and timeless Classic Collection, and the moodier Arthouse Collection.&nbsp;

Within these foundations, buyers are invited to co-author their home, customising everything from finishes and joinery to reconfigured layouts in consultation with the Studio Tate team.

From there, residents can refine finishes, adjust layouts, and add details that reflect their lifestyle, aesthetic, and daily rituals — from subtle changes like repositioning a kitchen sink to more ambitious transformations.&nbsp;

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One buyer, an architect, worked with Studio Tate to merge a two-bedroom layout into a spacious one-bedroom home, creating a larger kitchen and living area designed for entertaining.

This level of collaboration is almost unheard of in off-the-plan developments, where efficiency often takes precedence over individuality. For Studio Tate, it’s not a novelty but an extension of their philosophy — to design homes that are intelligent, responsive, and genuinely personal.

“Homes should evolve with the people who live in them,” says Alex Hopkins. “No two apartments at The Regent are the same, and that’s exactly how it should be.”

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The studio’s work centres on intelligent, responsive design that enhances how people live - an approach that has resulted in homes that feel personalised rather than prescribed.

SMA Projects Founder Martin Strode says the partnership reflects the developer’s belief that off-the-plan buyers deserve more meaningful choice.&nbsp;

SMA’s guiding philosophy, “If you haven’t found it, let’s create it for you,” has become central to The Regent’s appeal. Buyers who modify their layouts receive credits for unused fit-outs, allowing them to reinvest in other elements like upgraded appliances or bespoke finishes.

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Residents will also enjoy a collection of shared spaces that reflect the project’s attention to design, including a 315-square-metre rooftop terrace with dining and barbecue areas, a concierge, a guest suite, and a workshop and dog wash for everyday convenience.

The Regent will comprise 64 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with two-bedroom, two-bathroom residences starting from $699,000 and the penthouse selling at $8.5 million. Currently, off-the-plan apartment buyers in Victoria can purchase with no stamp duty for a limited time only.

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Curated for the way you live: Studio Tate brings personalised interiors to The Regent

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/callista-on-park-west-end-49-mollison-street-west-end-qld-4101">Callista on Park</a> marks the final chapter of West End's celebrated West Village precinct, emerging alongside the expansive green canopy of Mollison Park.&nbsp;

This new addition seamlessly integrates into a vibrant urban fabric where lush parklands, riverfront walkways, and a thriving retail and dining village come together within metres of home.

Residents will be immersed in one of Brisbane’s most walkable neighbourhoods. With a 99/100 walk score, West Village places daily conveniences and lifestyle luxuries on foot.&nbsp;

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Woolworths, Harris Farm Markets, and a mix of retail and dining venues anchor the precinct, while boutiques like Mott and Mulberry and homewares from ZJOOSH offer an afternoon of leisurely discovery.

Everyday wellbeing is supported by a 24/7 Goodlife gym and a suite of health-focused operators including Soak Bathhouse, Next Medical Practice, Modern Dentistry, and Vitalign Chiropractor.

The broader <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> district adds depth to this convenience. Boundary Street, just moments away, is a cultural corridor of indie retailers, acclaimed restaurants, and local institutions like the West End Markets, drawing residents into a weekly rhythm of fresh produce, global cuisine, and lively community exchange.

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Just a five-minute walk from home, tranquil riverside paths shaded by jacarandas offer a leafy escape for rowers and morning walkers alike.

Art and performance are ever-present, with Metro Arts hosting regular exhibitions within the precinct and South Bank’s cultural quarter - home to QAGOMA, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the State Library - just 500 metres away.

Education and healthcare infrastructure are close at hand, with proximity to universities, elite schools, and medical centres enhancing the area's liveability.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a>, Callista on Park also completes a decade-long transformation of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream Factory site.&nbsp;

The tower introduces 96 residences and an elevated rooftop conservatory complete with infinity pool, spa, private dining, and undulating gardens that echo the nearby parkland setting.

The Level 6 slab has just been poured at Callista on Park, with completion expected in late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $2.4 million.

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Callista on Park completes West Village’s walkable, parkside vision

Challenging the trend of compact living, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-eighth-south-melbourne-22-kings-place-south-melbourne-vic-3205">The Eighth</a> delivers true house-like scale in a vertical format.

Positioned on the penultimate level of The Eighth, a newly completed development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/crema-group">Projects by Crema</a>, the sub-penthouse offers more than just generous dimensions, it redefines what sub-penthouse living can look like in Melbourne’s Domain Precinct.

At 256 sqm, this residence exceeds the scale of most new apartments on the market. It provides the proportions of a freestanding home - three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, walk-in laundry, and a separate retreat - all within the security and convenience of a high-end vertical community.

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Its elevated corner position allows for uninterrupted, 270-degree views across the city skyline, Albert Park and the Botanic Garden, an outlook increasingly difficult to replicate in denser urban pockets. Full-height glazing frames these views throughout the home, anchoring each room to its setting.

Designed by Miriam Fanning of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a>, the interiors prioritise durability and spatial clarity. Stone benchtops, cove lighting, custom joinery and a fireplace enrich the central living areas.&nbsp;

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A Gaggenau kitchen with integrated Liebherr refrigeration and a full butler’s pantry supports serious home cooking and entertaining, while a wine cellar and media room add versatility.

Each bedroom features a tiled ensuite and bespoke robes, with the main suite offering privacy and corner views. Private lift access, ducted air conditioning, three side-by-side car parks and ample storage round out the functional offering.

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Residents of The Eighth benefit from a cohesive lifestyle ecosystem. A rooftop pool and BBQ terrace, wellness facilities at EQ, and an Italian café downstairs all contribute to a vertically integrated community - balancing amenity with calm, day-to-day usability.

Located just off St Kilda Road and moments from ANZAC Station and The Tan, The Eighth provides immediate access to transport, green space and cultural institutions, while remaining quietly removed from the city’s pace.

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Importantly, the building is complete. With just 36 apartments across 18 levels, The Eighth offers long-term privacy, minimal turnover, and immediate move-in certainty.&nbsp;

The sub-penthouse stands as one of the final, and most compelling, opportunities within this now-established address.

Taylor Dow of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/dow-real-estate">DOW Real Estate</a> is the exclusive selling agent for the sub-penthouse, and the remaining few apartments in The Eighth.

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A rare South Melbourne sub-penthouse with room to move

Just weeks after launching to their latest new Melbourne apartment development to the market, national apartment developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>&nbsp;has secured the sale of its sub-penthouse.

A local downsizer has spent $6.25 million on a sub-penthouse in The Parker, just 24 apartments on the the doorstep of Caulfield Park. The sale equated to $23,000 per sqm.

The buyer was drawn to the&nbsp;park-fronted lifestyle and panoramic city and bay views.

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“The first sale at $6.25 million completely vindicated our decision to acquire the site and reimagine it for owner-occupiers,” said Andrew Leoncelli, Managing Director of Abadeen.

“We took what was originally conceived as a smaller apartment product and transformed it into something exceptional — larger homes of enduring quality and understated luxury.”

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-parker-on-caulfield-park-219-balaclava-road-caulfield-north-vic-3161">The Parker</a>&nbsp;has been designed by&nbsp;award-winning architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/powell-glenn">Powell &amp; Glenn</a> and will be enveloped in landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a>. It was the position within the context to the park that drove the design of the building, with 70 per cent of the apartments overlook the 28-hectare space complete with&nbsp;walking trails, ovals, and playgrounds.

“Caulfield Park isn’t a typical recreational space, it has a generosity and nuance in its layering of trees and light,” said Ed Glenn, Principal at Powell &amp; Glenn.

“Our aim was to create a building that feels grounded and connected, with spaces that open to the park and unfold with light. The architecture provides a sense of refuge and prospect, balancing intimate privacy with expansive views."

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The architecture is defined by sculptural columns that flare like tree trunks, cascading greenery by Acre that softens the façade, and interior spaces by Powell &amp; Glenn’s Clementine Jacobs that use stone, timber, and brass finishes designed to age beautifully over time.

“The Parker is about connection where the building meets the park, people meet nature, and elevated design meets everyday life,” said Brett Robinson, Creative Director of Acre.

“We’ve created lush, year-round gardens that drape the building, softening its form and bringing the outdoors in. Every balcony and outdoor space is treated as an intimate ‘room’ framed by planting, texture, and movement. Sustainability is about timelessness; using robust, natural materials and drought-tolerant plantings that endure.”

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The Parker is Abadeen's second Melbourne apartment development, following the successful Malea, on Central Park in Malvern, which recently completed its construction.

“The Parker offers something truly unique; design elegance, community connection, and green space at your door,” Leoncelli added.

“It’s the kind of place you dream about, then realise you can actually live in.”

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Jennifer Robertson

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