<html><body>
78East puts vibrant local shopping and cafes, transport convenience, and the spacious pleasure of local parks and sporting facilities at your doorstep. For students - Deakin University, Mount Waverley High School and a multitude of other schools surround your future home. It’s low maintenance contemporary living to suit busy people, with designer finishes to impress the most discerning homeowner or investor.

Burwood East is nothing short of the best parks and reserves in Melbourne. East Burwood Reserve is a great park and has so much to offer. Burwood East straddles the compact chunk of tram-lined Burwood Highway between Burwood and Vermont South. It’s located 17 kilometres east of the city and in the right direction for a weekend in the Dandenongs. Burwood East is a mix of suburban residential streets, light industry, large corporate businesses and a retail hub. Burwood One (the site of Australia’s first Kmart) is a good shopping centre for all your grocery needs and several dining options; there are also some sporting venues and the lush Dandenongs are an easy drive east for an afternoon bushwalk.

78east neutral décor and open-plan living offer room to move in comfort and stress-free style. Our architects and interior designers understand the way you want to live – with the ease of a low maintenance lifestyle and the pleasure of designer touches that create stunning living spaces to enjoy. Quality fixtures and fittings throughout highlight attention to detail, with designer style finishes creating a life you’ll love.

This prestigious 6 townhouse boutique development is intelligently designed - the ideal open-plan environment for today’s lifestyle desires.

Features: 
• Miele European Appliances 
• Designer mosaic tile finishes 
• Engineered Oak floors 
• 40mm Caesarstone benchtops 
• Matt black bathroom tapware
</body></html>

With Deakin University just moments away.

urban.com.au

6 prestigious townhouse boutique development arrives in Burwood East, 78East

<html><body>
West Side Place spans half a city block, rising up to create spacious living spaces that have the ability to make you feel right at home at 250 Spencer Street. West Side Place also houses a five-star Melbourne's first Ritz-Carlton Hotel, setting the standard for communal facilities around the building.

Designed by acclaimed Cottee Parker, the first tower will rise to 270 metres with 85 levels of residential apartments and hotel suites wrapped by an exterior of bold blue geometric glass facade whilst the second tower clad with a striking purple glass geometric facade will rise 211 metres with 64 floors of apartments and exclusive amenity.

Nestled atop an impressive 10 storey podium with ground floor retail and dining options that activate the streetscape and overhanging planter boxes and lush podium terraces connecting residents to nature, the towers will be part of a mixed use community.

Apartments at West Side Place come in one, two and three bedroom options, all boasting an additional study in addition to envy-inducing views of Melbourne. The options don’t end there. While hotel guests will only get to momentarily indulge in the buildings impeccably designed amenities, for permanent residents they are a constant.

West Side Place Amenities: 
Over 472 square metres of open space and communal gardens 
A residents lounge with private dining rooms and chef’s kitchen 
Wine tasting rooms and luxury cellar 
A garden terrace with barbeque facilities 
Outdoor cinema, indoor cinema 
Virtual golf 
A lap pool and gymnasium 
Yoga and Pilates studios

The sky residences will have access to exclusive residential amenities such as plunge pools under shady structures, intimate seating areas, a boardroom, library, laneway and much more.

From media rooms to exceptionally photogenic outdoor entertaining areas that will generate a lot of Instagram love, West Side Place takes what we have all come to know as the best in luxury and improves upon it.
</body></html>

West Side Place brings Melbourne elegance and vibrant living to new heights.

Spanning a whole city block, West Side Place sets the standard for mixed-use living.

<html><body>
3 Seven Oaks is a boutique apartment building with only 7 apartments (all 3 bedrooms) in total. Unit 6 has two side by side cars together with a bulk storage space in the basement. The building has a lift serving basement and the 3 apartment levels. Personal security is paramount in the building with intercom security from the front entry door and the car park entry.

Property features include: 
  
Secure intercom entry to front door and basement carpark 
Expansive living and dining area with modern contemporary kitchen 
Tree canopy balcony with city skyline views 
Two side by side car parks plus separate storage area in the basement 
Master bedroom suite with generous walk in robe &amp; ensuite 
Second bedroom could be a multipurpose room or home office

3 Seven Oaks is a fabulous location: 
Nestled in a prime, leafy pocket of Taringa approx. 1 km to University of Qld and less than 2 kms to Toowong Village and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre 
Close to Brisbane Boys College, St Peters and Indooroopilly State High School. 
Two minute walk to Gailey Fiveways Convenience Centre 
Five minutes from St Lucia Golf Club and a little further to Indooroopilly Golf Club 
Easy walk to surrounding parks and the River 
 
</body></html>

Brisbane’s prime suburb of Taringa welcomes Seven Oaks.

Impressive 3 bedroom apartments with city views in Taringa.

<html><body>
The Hills of Carmel is an exciting new master-planned community that combines the convenience and vibrancy of urban life with the relaxed ambiance of rural living, transforming Box Hill in Sydney's north-west.

The Hills of Carmel presents a chance to build your ultimate new home within an established community in the rapidly growing Baulkham Hills Shire, close to new infrastructure, major retail centres, transport and recreational attractions. 

The local area is loved for its natural landscape and abundance of green open space, with protection of significant vegetation and riparian zones included in plans for the Box Hill Growth Centre Precinct. You’ll enjoy parks and playing fields at your door and proximity to pristine national parkland, a selection of sporting facilities and clubs, vineyards and waterways.

The 2,000 homes and community precincts will all be delivered in just 10 years or less.

Set in a premium location, be surrounded by parklands, leading schools, future shopping villages and centres with a strong connection to everything you need. 

Rouse Hill Town Centre, boasting plenty of shops in its bustling retail precinct is a mere 3km away with the newly opened Rouse Hill Station along the Sydney Metro Railway which will take you into the Sydney CBD in just 46 minutes. Also conveniently close by, the major Castle Towers Shopping Centre is set to undergo a $900m redevelopment.

Box Hill is being re-imagined as a vibrant new hub that will see the creation of a new town centre along with three village centres, one of them being within walking distance in The Hills of Carmel.
</body></html>

An exciting new master-planned community that combines the convenience and vibrancy of urban life and rural living.

The Hills of Carmel presents a chance to build your ultimate new home within an established community

<html><body>
Beautiful, light-filled 2-bedroom apartments are now selling in the sought after suburb of Nundah, Brisbane. Secure your brand new home from just $459,000 and get ready to move in today as these apartments are already completed.

- Boutique collection of just 14 two and three-bedroom apartments

- Timeless design and modern functionality

- Northerly aspect offers plenty of natural light and air-flow

Hurry as there are only 14 homes available. Reach out to a Oxenham Place sales consultant today via Urban for more information.
</body></html>

Designer, light-filled homes selling in Nundah, Brisbane

<html><body>
Savvi Apartments is located less than 15 minutes from Brisbane's CBD in the leafy suburb of Upper Mount Gravatt. 

Comprising 67 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across 7 spacious levels, Saavi offers residents open and modern living spaces that transition seamlessly out to a corner balcony.

The large balcony area feature privacy screening and solid balustrades, and space perfect for entertaining family and friends in the fresh tropical air flowing from the outside into the dining space.

Apartment kitchens are sophisticated with premium SMEG appliances including gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances and floating stone benchtop.

Floor to ceiling windows flood living spaces with natural light. Bedrooms are well-sized, with the Master opening to an ensuite. Each apartment has an enclosed laundry area for your convenience.

Intelligent technology including Google Home System, USB points on GPO in kitchens and bedrooms, and Solar power to assist in powering common areas, Savvi Apartments take advantage of the latest technology for all residents to enjoy.

Innovative residential facilities include an enticing pool, perfect on a beautiful Brisbane sunny day, BBQ areas, outdoor dining spaces and most of all, secure parking for each apartment.

With easy access to the M1, Savvi residents can enjoy a comfortable city commute with the Gold Coast only 45 minutes away and the Sunshine Coast an hour away. Have the best of all three Queensland cities and coastlines with this central location.

Savvi sits within a bustling hub of public transport with a proposed Metro station also being located within walking distance from your new home.

Within walking distance, you can find the Westfield Garden City, with over 200 retail, specialty, department stores, supermarkets and cafes.  
 
</body></html>

67 new one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Savvi, Upper Mount Gravatt.

Savvi takes residential living to new unparalleled heights.

<html><body>Created by international leader in property development SP Setia, Uno Melbourne is poised to embody its tagline of “homes in the sky” once the high-rise is completed in 2022. Its floor-to-ceiling shimmering golden glass facade will reach 65 storeys and house 632 apartments.

Uno’s 632 one, two and three bedroom apartments feature key elements for every resident to feel comfortable and at home with, with generous open plan living floor plans and super high quality materials and finishes.

The kitchen area features natural stones, perforated metal to seamlessly blend with the breathable interior and Miele appliances to turn any resident into a culinary expert.

Bedrooms and storage blend effortlessly into walls to maximise the amount of space each apartment has with floor to ceiling windows bringing in a flood of natural light and warmth looking out over the great expanse of city and nature Melbourne has to offer.

UNO Melbourne Amenities:
Level 40 sky lounge
A library and music room
A games room
Cinema and dining area
Indoor heated pool
Hydrotherapy spas
Steam and sauna rooms
Wellness centre and gymnasium

The tower is within walking distance of Melbourne’s major shopping precinct with Melbourne Central, Emporium Shopping Centre and Bourke Street Mall all linked nearby with various thriving cafe and boutique laneways and arcades for the finest dining and shopping experiences.

Positioned between Flagstaff Gardens and Carlton Gardens, residents will not be without the pleasures of nature, walking and cycling with vast parklands, fountains and flower beds all on offer with the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum closeby for cultural exhibits and events.

At 210 metres, the tower will feature sky high amenities for all residents to enjoy.

</body></html>

You will find generous open plan living floor plans and super high quality materials and finishes at UNO Melbourne.

SP Setia delivers spectacular “homes in the sky” at Uno Melbourne.

<html><body>
Live your seaside dream from just $649,900 at Midwater Main Beach. Spectacular residences are now selling with breathtaking sea views, stunning interior design and luxurious resort-style amenities.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/new-apartments/midwater-3496-main-beach-parade-main-beach" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/midwater-3496-main-beach-parade-main-beach-bcb3844e1cd85d7ea995fe6d63307019_0.jpg?itok=MM--BEFW" style="width: 580px; height: 435px;"></a></figure> 

<ul>
<li>Fully-Automated Valet Parking</li>
	<li>Beachfront Infinity Lap Pool</li>
	<li>One-Touch Smart Home Automation</li>
	<li>360 Degree Picturesque Views</li>
	<li>Rooftop Pool</li>
	<li>Fully Equipped Well-Being Centre with Gym, outdoor Yoga, Steam &amp; Sauna Facilities</li>
	<li>Fantastic location with beach access</li>
	<li>Great selection of world-class amenities nearby</li>
	<li>Picturesque views year-round</li>
</ul>
<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/new-apartments/midwater-3496-main-beach-parade-main-beach" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/midwater-3496-main-beach-parade-main-beach-0371052db00649bc69353203685c01bf_1.jpg?itok=8siVjYU6" style="width: 580px; height: 435px;"></a></figure>Request a call from a Midwater sales consultant via Urban and take the next step towards securing your future of luxury living today. 

 
</body></html>

Luxury living in Queensland from $649,900

<html><body>
Located on a higher ground. Relowe Residence could enjoy a sunny backyard and amazing view, meaning you will be surrounded by opulent sunshine and fantastic landscapes everyday.

The Relowe Residence is an incredible place to call home. Come see the Relowe Residence for yourself. They are an incredible place to call home and are surrounded by everything you need to love where you live.

Enjoy Miele appliances in your stunning kitchen, polished floorboards in the kitchen, living and dining spaces and plush carpet through the bedrooms. 

Close to the Relowe Residence, you will find some of the best doctors, schools, parks, shopping, and dining. See for yourself, below are just a few of the incredible facilities just a short drive away.

The Relowe Residence are located just a short distance from expert medical care, enjoy the sights and sounds of nature by visiting one of the many surrounding local parks, find top-notch educational facilities not far from where you live, find your favorite new place to shop at one of the local malls and experience local and global delicacies at one of the local eateries.

 
</body></html>

The Relowe Residence is an incredible place to call home, rising above Mont Albert.

<html><body>
Located just 8 kilometres from Brisbane CBD and bordering Minnippi Parklands is a new master-planned community, Minnipippi Quarter. The latest release of freehold properties includes a collection of Rothelowman-designed terrace homes. 

<ul>
<li>Each property features intuitive design for optimum liveability. </li>
	<li>With open-plan living areas seamlessly flowing to outdoor zones, residents will love the feeling of spaciousness within each Minnippi Quarter home. </li>
	<li>All homes are perfectly positioned to access plenty of natural light, and no attention to detail has been overlooked. </li>
	<li>A full suite of resort-style amenities are also available for resident use, including a 25-metre infinity-edge lap pool and a fully equipped gymnasium overlooking stunning garden landscaping. </li>
	<li>Residents will also be able to utilise lockers for parcel deliveries and on-site car and dog washing facilities. </li>
	<li>With over 90 years of industry experience, Frasers Property are known for their reputation to deliver quality homes.</li>
	<li>Situated on a large, newly developed site, residents will have access to 6000 square metres of private parkland and precinct parks. </li>
	<li>The on-site community amenities range from private dining areas to co-working spaces, with a lavish entertaining pavilion with barbeques and lounge areas, providing the perfect place for residents to relax with friends and family in summer months. </li>
	<li>All homes are perfectly positioned to access plenty of natural light, and no attention to detail has been overlooked. </li>
</ul>
To learn more about the Minnippi Quarter development and to book a tour of the display suite, reach out to a Frasers Property agent via Urban today. 
</body></html>

Live minutes from Brisbane CBD at the new Minnipippi Quarter

Townhomes just 8kms from Brisbane CBD from $590,000

Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=114246 project_image_fid=378718]

Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

&nbsp;

[smartcode_project:default project_id=114246 project_image_fid=378713]

A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=114246 project_image_fid=378720]

Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

[smartcode_project:default project_id=114246 project_image_fid=378694]

Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=114246]

Joel Robinson

Abadeen unveils signature penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

New Brisbane developer Dalcott has unveiled Marrone, the first of three residential projects it is planning in and around Browning Street in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a> will comprise 97 predominantly two- and three-bedroom apartments, with larger residences aimed squarely at the owner-occupier market.

The project will sit in a quiet pocket of South Brisbane between South Bank and West End, close to the restaurants, cultural attractions and riverfront amenity that have driven the suburb's continued transformation.

Dalcott is targeting buyers looking for more space and amenity than has traditionally been offered in the inner-city apartment market, particularly downsizers and professionals wanting to remain close to the city.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=149951 project_image_fid=377072]

Resident facilities will be concentrated around an extensive rooftop amenity offering, including a swimming pool, spa, infrared sauna, warm and cold magnesium plunge pools, private lounge, dining room and outdoor entertaining areas.

Dalcott Managing Director Lachlan Cottee said South Brisbane's combination of lifestyle, connectivity and established character had been central to the approach to Marrone.

“South Brisbane offers a combination of lifestyle, connectivity and character that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere in Brisbane,” Cottee said.

“Our focus has been on creating homes that feel connected to that environment while providing the level of design, functionality and quality that today's owner-occupiers expect.”

The residences will feature an expressive material palette. Italian Calacatta Viola marble, known for its deep burgundy veining, will be paired with aged brass tapware, Chestnut engineered timber flooring and Tuscan Oak joinery.

<img alt="Marrone" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b8d833da-3b30-496a-ae30-07bdff371b50" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-25%20at%2010.52.35%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=P6DAgOfaQzIXljKKK5j3e5NhWtrHIu9G" />

Bathrooms will feature Nara Japanese ceramics and glass bricks, while clay, walnut and brass lighting will be used throughout the apartments.

Dalcott has appointed Realm Projects, led by Managing Director Shane Foley, to handle sales and marketing following previous sold-out collaborations between the groups.

Foley said the Brisbane apartment buyer had become increasingly focused on the quality of the home itself rather than simply securing an inner-city address.

“We expect to see strong demand from buyers who still want all the advantages of inner-city living but aren’t prepared to compromise on the quality of their home,” Foley said.

“Many will be downsizers looking to leave behind the maintenance of a traditional family home without giving up the space they enjoy, while others are likely to be professionals wanting a residence that reflects the way they live today.”

“Marrone responds directly to that demand, with generous floorplans, exceptional resident amenity and a location that places some of Brisbane’s best dining, entertainment and cultural attractions within walking distance.”

<img alt="Marrone" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="61f7b22f-899e-4c0f-940a-7d3ab1bfb93a" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-25%20at%2010.52.44%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=PvN1JYxBgUpyCB7efKo52WGdSDs9nmim" />

Marrone will be the first project delivered as part of Dalcott's broader investment in the precinct.

It will be followed by La Terra, a boutique project comprising penthouse-style, single-level apartments on a northeast corner site with extensive resident amenity and city views.

Cottee said Marrone represented the first stage of the group's longer-term plans for the area.

Dalcott was established in 2025 by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, combining development and construction capability under an integrated model and focusing on architecturally considered residential projects.

Marrone will initially be offered through a pre-release registration campaign ahead of its broader public launch.

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

<img alt="Strathfield" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c5af5281-a643-4eb2-b8c4-0081b59c04c7" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-25%20at%209.16.48%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=37bd3mI7rHNpThOV_75VO8xsGFwWOi1u" />

Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

<img alt="Strathfield" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="14b20874-b8c3-4ac7-bc03-92be9a69fb78" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-25%20at%209.17.48%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=av.9TxtqIRTC6v3PkSuu1rL9rreWoe2h" />

Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

<img alt="Parnell" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c3dce401-a80f-4682-8471-4caa01180880" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202026-08-25%20at%209.17.34%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=Xyo8JVqbOhSJXNy6Ih.1cHL.O6i0bGR." />

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=95606 project_image_fid=378731]

All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=95606 project_image_fid=378732]

A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

[smartcode_project:default project_id=95606 project_image_fid=378736]

La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=95606 project_image_fid=378734]

Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=95606]

ODUS releases $18 million penthouse crowning La Mer Main Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=509 project_image_fid=365685]

"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

[smartcode_project:default project_id=509 project_image_fid=368869]

That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=509 project_image_fid=365689]

Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=509 project_image_fid=368872]

The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

[smartcode_project_cta:default project_id=509]

Urban Editorial

Editor's Picks

Have something to contribute?

Developments

New apartments

New townhouses

News