Brisbane-based <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co Developments</a> has officially launched its $250million COMO apartment development in Varsity Lakes, while simultaneously commencing construction.&nbsp;

Building work is now underway at COMO following the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/5point-projects">5Point Projects</a> as contractor to deliver the boutique development which will rise on a 2857 sqm site overlooking Lake Orr at 22 Lake Street.

When completed, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO</a> will comprise 156 apartments across 16 levels located in the heart of Varsity Lakes.

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The project, which will sit alongside Bond University, will deliver a diverse array of apartment designs comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom residences that have already attracted interest from local and interstate investors as well as an array of owner occupiers looking to gain a foothold in the precinct.

Red &amp; Co, which has largely focused on the Brisbane market in recent years where it has delivered more than 500 apartments and townhouses across 26 projects, has designed COMO to combine tranquil, lakeside living with the vibrant urban convenience of the vibrant Varsity Lakes village.

“We’re thrilled to announce a start to construction of COMO in conjunction with the official launch of the project, our first for the Gold Coast,” said Red &amp; Co Director and Co-Founder David Laverty.

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“COMO is superbly positioned to capture the essence of the Varsity Lakes village lifestyle and its thriving café and dining precinct, while delivering a much-needed diverse supply of premium residences for the local market.

“Pre-launch inquiries have been strong among both local and interstate investors and owner-occupiers, including downsizers and upgraders who appreciate the value proposition that COMO represents.”

Prices at COMO start from $1,000,050.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the COMO development incorporates an extensive range of amenities for residents including a 25-metre rooftop lap pool, sundeck, barbecue and dining areas, as well as multiple rooftop pickleball and paddleball courts, a wellness and activity centre, gym, sauna, plunge baths and landscaped gardens.

“COMO presents a rare opportunity to secure a stylish, lifestyle-focused home in one of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after neighbourhoods,” added Laverty.

“The rooftop will be the epicentre of fun for residents with an array of amenities for residents that are quite unique for a boutique project such as this, all while offering spectacular vistas across the Gold Coast as far north as Southport and south to Burleigh.”

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Red &amp; Co has chosen the Varsity Lakes site for its proximity to top-tier schools, major shopping hubs, such as Robina Town Centre and its CBD offering, as well as key Gold Coast transport links, including Varsity Lakes Train Station.

COMO will be located just a short walk to shops, cafes and restaurants in Varsity Lakes and just a 10-minute drive to the Burleigh Heads beachfront.

With construction currently underway, Red &amp; Co anticipates COMO will be completed in 2028.

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Red & Co to launch debut Gold Coast development Como Varsity Lakes as construction commences

Prolific Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has launched its fourth new Gold Coast development in as many years.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a>, led by Daniel Faigen and backed by Eddie Hirsch, co-founder of United Petroleum, has unveiled The Eveleigh, on a prime 1,100 sqm site at 7-9 Surf Parade in the heart of Broadbeach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a> will deliver 100 apartments across 31 levels, making it the company’s largest Gold Coast project to date. It builds on the success of its three earlier developments, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/hemingway-1267-1273-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">The Hemingway in Palm Beach</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/emerson-kirra-100-musgrave-street-coolangatta">The Emerson at Kirra</a>, both completed, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves Mermaid Beach</a>, which is nearing completion.

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The announcement of The Eveleigh affirms the company’s sustained confidence in the Gold Coast market which continues to remain undersupplied. It also increases the value of Hirsch &amp; Fa​igen’s Gold Coast development portfolio to more than $700 million since the company first entered the market in 2021 with Hemingway.

The company has enlisted its preferred architecture firm Rothelowman to design The Eveleigh, which will offer a thoughtfully curated lifestyle, including a substantial wellness precinct, communal recreation areas, children’s play spaces, work-from-home facilities, and shared lounge and dining areas.

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Designed for the prime market demographic of downsizers and interstate lifestyle investors in mind, The Eveleigh has been crafted to offer an increasingly rare blend of affordable luxury in a tightly held market. Uniquely positioned in the heart of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after lifestyle suburb of Broadbeach, the project will also boast uninterrupted beach and hinterland views.

The Surf Parade site is just a short walk to the bustling Broadbeach dining and retail precinct, Pacific Fair, The Star Gold Coast and convention centre, and an easy stroll to Kurrawa Beach and the recreational amenity of Pratten Park on the Broadbeach foreshore.

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“We’re excited to be proceeding with our fourth project on the Gold Coast in what is certain to become the new luxury precinct in Broadbeach,” says Anthony Bueti, the CFO of Hirsch &amp;a​mp; Faigen and a shareholder of the group.

“With the likes of Mosa​ic and Abedian &amp;a​mp; Co also launching quality projects in the area, the transformation will cement Broadbeach as the premier lifestyle and amenity suburb on the Gold Coast.

"After four years in the Gold Coast market, and with three successful projects completed, The Eveleigh is the product of everything we have learned to love about the Gold Coast and it will be an incredible addition to our growing portfolio in one of the most vibrant property markets in the country. We continue to remain very confident in the high-end Gold Coast property market.”

Urban Activation Director Matt George is handling sales for The Eveleigh, having sold out The Emerson, The Hemingway, and Yves, all before construction was completed.

Melbourne builder MAXCON has already commenced construction on The Eveleigh. They are forecasting a mid-2028 completion.

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Hirsch & Faigen unveils The Eveleigh in Broadbeach

Two years after securing development approval for the final stage of its award-winning Thornton Precinct on the doorstep of Penrith Station, Urban Property Group is set to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/mayfair-on-penrith-172-lord-sheffield-circuit-penrith-nsw-2750">Mayfair on Penrith</a>, around 400 apartments designed to reflect two of Sydney’s most iconic structures.

The builder-developer has continued refining the design plans for the two-building development on a significant 8,280 sqm site on Sheffield Circuit, recognising the importance of the prime parcel as one of the closest developable sites to the station.

UPG enlisted architecture firm SJB to design the project. The team said they drew inspiration from both the General Post Office in Martin Place and East Circular Quay to help shape the design. The two-level colonnade, in particular, reflects the famous GPO building, which dates back to the 1860s.

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There will be one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on offer, with interiors by Cox Architecture. Residences will sit above a retail podium featuring hospitality and lifestyle operators such as One Playground and Volcano’s Steakhouse, contributing to an activated ground plane within the broader Thornton precinct.

A communal rooftop with a pool and views towards the Blue Mountains will provide shared open space for residents. The development is positioned between Ron Mulock Oval and Westfield Penrith, with the Nepean River and Great River Walk also nearby, placing daily amenity and green space within walking distance.

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Mayfair is being delivered by Urban Property Group, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly 40 years’ experience across Sydney. The project will be the first in Penrith to be offered with Resilience Insurance’s 10-year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) policy, which Urban Property Group has adopted across a number of its recent developments. The developer also has a 4.5-star iCIRT rating, one of the best ratings in market providing further confidence to buyers.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said providing additional assurance to off-the-plan buyers has become increasingly important.

“Anything we can do to give confidence in our product is a plus,” Elias told Apartments.com.au.

“Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. They’re making their single large investment, which is their home, and providing confidence is something that we feel is paramount.”

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The LDI policy provides a 10-year warranty covering structural defects, with independent inspections carried out during construction and protection for owners if defects arise post-completion.

Mayfair represents Urban Property Group’s sixth and final development within Thornton, consolidating the masterplanned precinct immediately east of the station.

The developer, which builds its own projects, has already commenced construction. SRM Residential is handling the sales campaign.

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Urban Property Group to close the curtain on award-winning Thornton precinct with Mayfair on Penrith release

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property</a> has officially launched Lily Lane, the second stage of its Carrington Place masterplan in Sydney’s North-West. The new stage will deliver over 200 apartments to the sought-after Hills District, supported by new retail and resident amenity.&nbsp;

Located near the Hills Showground Metro Station at 32 Carrington Road, Castle Hill, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lily-lane-at-carrington-place-castle-hill-32-carrington-road-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Lily Lane</a> has launched with the release of 105 apartments.

Designed by award-winning architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ptw">PTW</a>, Lily Lane comprises a combined total of 213 units over two 12-storey towers anchored by a ground-floor retail offering. A range of floorplan configurations are available including 67 one-bedroom, 100 two-bedroom and 46 three-bedroom apartments.

One-bedroom apartments are sized from 50-72 sqm with prices starting at $720,000, while two-bedrooms are priced from $960,000 with sizes ranging from 75 to 132 sqm. The three-bedroom floorplans are sized between 97 and 182 sqm, with prices starting at $1,350,000.&nbsp;

Six exclusive penthouses crown the Lily Lane towers, offering opulent interiors of up to 285 sqm. They are priced from $2.9 million.

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Blake Schulze, National Director – Residential at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a>, says Lily Lane builds on the sell-out success of Carrington Place’s first stage, Atrium.&nbsp;

“Lily Lane offers everything north-west buyers are seeking - including spacious, flexible floorplans with premium finishes and sweeping views of the Hills District to the north," Schulze said.

"Its central location brings residents even closer to Hills Showground Metro Station, with retail, dining, recreation and essential services at their fingertips.

Schulze says early enquiries reflect pent-up demand for Lily Lane’s three-bedroom and penthouse apartments, reinforcing the appetite for house-sized units in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>,&nbsp;especially among downsizers.

Lily Lane has sought to incorporate features that are more&nbsp;traditional in freestanding homes. Over 75 per cent of residences include dedicated studies, multipurpose rooms or family rooms, with select layouts offering walk-in pantries and laundries.

Buyers have two interior colour schemes to choose from. ‘Breeze’ is a light-toned palette with warm timber accents, and ‘Dawn’ is a cooler mid-toned colourway.&nbsp;

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Apartments also feature premium Miele appliances, including ovens, washing machines, dryers, gas cooktops and dishwashers. Larger homes offer integrated Miele microwaves, Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated refrigerators and five-burner Miele cooktops.

Lily Lane’s ‘village-style’ architectural design is designed to maximise walkability and access to green space. Its two elegant towers are separated by a central landscaped laneway lined with lily plants, giving the project its name.&nbsp;

The towers will be crowned by rooftop terraces with BBQ areas offering views of the Hills District. Residents can also access a shared community room, complete with a fully equipped kitchen.

“As the gateway to the wider Carrington Place masterplan, this new stage delivers a premium experience,"&nbsp;said Puja Khanna, Associate Director – Design, Marketing and Sales at Ellipse Property.

"It features beautifully curated landscaping, refined interiors and architecture designed to maximise space, light and views. With a supermarket and essential services just minutes away, the addition of Lily Lane’s ground-floor retail will elevate everyday convenience and deliver a vibrant precinct for residents.”

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Lily Lane will be constructed by award-winning iCIRT-rated builder Decode Group, with construction to commence in mid-2026 and expected to complete early 2029.

Carrington Place comprises more than 800 apartments and is being delivered across multiple stages. Completion of the masterplan is expected in 2032. Integrated with neighbouring bushland, the project will feature over 20,000 square metres of outdoor recreational area, including a one-kilometre boardwalk to the nearby Fred Caterson Reserve.&nbsp;

The Hills Showground Metro Station is just a two-minute walk away, offering fast connectivity to Sydney’s CBD, North Sydney, Chatswood, Macquarie Park and Norwest Business Park.

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Ellipse launches Lily Lane, stage two of Carrington Place

Lower North Shore developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hyecorp-property-group">Hyecorp</a> is preparing to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/celine-chatswood-37-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Celine</a>, its new apartment development in Chatswood.

Set within a blue ribbon location on Archer Street, Celine will rise on a quiet, tree-lined enclave on the edge of the South Chatswood Heritage Conservation Area, a short walk from the connectivity which Chatswood is famous for.

Celine will deliver 122 one, two, three, and four-bedroom residences, designed to accommodate a broad range of buyers, from owner-occupiers to investors.

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Designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fuse-architecture-0">Fuse Architects</a>, the 29-storey tower has been shaped to respond to its Archer Street setting, with a defined podium and slender upper levels.&nbsp;

The building incorporates a two-storey residential lobby at the corner, double-height retail fronting Bertram Street, food and beverage tenancies along a through-site link, and two levels of commercial office space.&nbsp;

A landscaped pedestrian connection between Archer and Bertram streets will provide a publicly accessible link through the site, extending activity at ground level beyond the building footprint.

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Inside, Hyecorp is emphasising scale and flexibility. Most residences will incorporate multipurpose rooms, allowing buyers to configure additional living, study or guest space within their floorplan.&nbsp;

Kitchens have been designed with proportions more commonly associated with standalone homes, complemented by Gaggenau and Miele appliances, integrated refrigeration, Miele laundry appliances, Taj Mahal stone and bronze tapware.&nbsp;

Buyers will also have the option to tailor aspects of their home through the developer’s “Live Your Way” personalisation service.

Resident amenity will include an outdoor pool, gym and sauna, as well as barbecue and lounge areas designed for shared use. Upper levels are oriented to capture eastern outlooks towards the Sydney CBD and surrounding greenery.

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The location places future residents within 800 metres of Chatswood Interchange, providing access to metro and rail services, and within walking distance of Westfield, Chatswood Chase and the Chatswood Concourse. Parks including Chatswood Park and Beauchamp Park are nearby, along with a cluster of schools and private hospitals.

Celine continues Hyecorp’s focus on the Lower North Shore. The Australian, family-owned developer has been operating locally for more than 30 years, with recent projects including Audrey in St Leonards, now nearing completion, and Juliet in Roseville. With registrations expected to open soon, Celine represents the group’s latest addition to the Chatswood apartment market.

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Hyecorp unveils Celine, a striking new apartment tower in the heart of Chatswood

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> has long been considered one of the North Shore’s most well-connected and amenity-rich neighbourhoods, sought after by those who want both abundant retail and convenient transport links on their doorstep.

International developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/changfa-group">Changfa Group</a>, who has delivered new apartment projects across New South Wales and Queensland over recent years, has teamed up with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/huirong-group">Huirong Group</a>, a Chinese developer with four decades of experience, to deliver The Anderson, just over 80 family-sized apartments near the Chatswood Interchange.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-anderson-chatswood-54-56-anderson-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">The Anderson</a> offers a diverse range of apartment configurations, from one to four-bedrooms, including two 200 sqm double-storey penthouses. The tower, by AJC Architects, has been designed to intergenerational families and downsizers.

The apartments at The Anderson feature open-plan living areas that flow onto generous balconies, designed to capture natural light and expansive, never-to-be-built-out views toward Chatswood’s heritage precinct, with ocean glimpses from upper levels.

Interiors are defined by a restrained palette, premium fixtures and gallery-inspired wardrobe spaces, reflecting AJC’s considered approach to residential design.

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Positioned within walking distance of Chatswood Plaza, Westfield, The Concourse and the Chatswood Interchange, the development places daily convenience, dining, and culture at residents’ fingertips.&nbsp;

The joint venture partners will be brining further amenity to its residents, with street-level retail planned for the base of the tower.

Chatswood has been one of the most popular suburbs for new apartment buyers with the newly expanded Metro service across NSW taking Chatswood residents to Martin Place in just 11 minutes. Chatswood station is just a seven-minute walk from The Anderson.

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Changfa and Huirong launch The Anderson in Chatswood amid renewed demand for North Shore apartments

One of Victoria’s largest private developers, Central Equity, has commenced construction on Palmera, its $1 billion luxury residential development at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast, appointing Tier 1 builder Multiplex to deliver the project.

The fast-track to construction is being undertaken ahead of Central Equity officially launching the project to market.

The company says the move reflects its confidence in both the calibre of its offering and the Gold Coast’s long-term fundamentals, underpinned by one of Australia’s strongest growing economies, continued population growth and sustained infrastructure investment.

A diversifying employment base across health, education, professional services and tourism has helped insulate the local economy from volatility, while limited new supply in established coastal locations continues to support demand from owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking long-term lifestyle value.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera</a> is being constructed in the prestigious Northcliffe residential neighbourhood on an expansive 3,239 sqm site. It is located at 18 Garfield Terrace near the Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club and the patrolled Northcliffe surf beach, situated between Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise.

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Offering a mix of spacious three-bedroom apartments over 52 levels, Palmera is designed to deliver a full suite of premium residences to buyers looking for the ultimate coastal lifestyle that the Gold Coast has to offer.

The project’s premium apartments will deliver northern views across the Surfers Paradise beachfront and extending all the way around to Burleigh Heads and beyond.

Palmera will be crowned by its top four levels, being a limited collection of penthouses and skyhomes that further elevate the residential offering through generous proportions and uninterrupted panoramic views.

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The appointment of Multiplex as the builder represents a major milestone for Palmera and cements Central Equity’s commitment to the Gold Coast after delivering more than 85 residential projects over the past four decades. It will be the 20th project collaboration between Central Equity and Multiplex.

“The commencement of construction at Palmera marks a major milestone for the project, with Tier 1 builder Multiplex appointed to deliver the development in the highly sought-after Northcliffe residential precinct on the Gold Coast,” said Central Equity Executive Director Karl Kutner.

“Our commitment to commence immediate construction is in line with our resounding confidence in the Gold Coast over the long term. The city has evolved and proven to be one of Australia’s most dynamic and resilient property markets in recent years.”

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Multiplex, one of Australia’s largest builders, has been shaping skylines and delivering iconic projects around the world since 1962. In that time, the Tier 1 global contractor has delivered projects with a combined value of more than US$130 billion.

“Having worked with Multiplex on many previous developments, we are pleased to be extending our relationship further with Palmera,” Kutner added.

“Multiplex brings an unparalleled depth of experience to ensure that Palmera fulfils the vision we have laid out for this strategic location and is delivered to the highest standards,” he said.

Multiplex Regional Managing Director Michael Sinclair said Multiplex was delighted to be aligning with Central Equity yet again.

“Central Equity is creating a stunning new addition to the Gold Coast skyline, and we look forward to bringing their vision to life with a world-class construction team and program. We are proud to be working alongside Central Equity on our 20th project together.”

Palmera has been designed by Marchese Partners, with interiors by DBI.

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Residents will have private access to extensive, state-of-the-art amenities, featuring two large pools including a generously scaled, family-friendly pool with safe shallow zones, and a 25-metre lap pool facing the western side, ensuring maximum sunlight all day.

Also available exclusively to residents is a sauna, magnesium pool, yoga studio, expansive gym, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ and dining areas. Residents will also be welcomed by concierge and luxurious entry foyer.

Located on Garfield Terrace in Northcliffe, Palmera enjoys a prime coastal position just moments from the patrolled Northcliffe beach and the G:link light rail, providing effortless connectivity along the Gold Coast’s beachfront suburbs, linking the Gold Coast University Hospital in the north with Nobby beach and Burleigh Heads to the south once the extension completes later this year.

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Central Equity unveils Palmera on Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise

Design-driven apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> has unveiled its most prestigious collection of residences at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, a new nature-led neighbourhood being delivered on an unrepeatable 11,700-square-metre site neighbouring the heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate.

The latest and final release, The Garden Pavilion, is the jewel of the garden precinct. Comprising just 22 residences, and the largest apartments in the development, the collection is housed within its own low-rise building, one of six buildings across the precinct designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>. The architecture is defined by a tiered form wrapped in cascading greenery, reinforcing the project’s strong connection to its surrounding landscape.

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Marking the next chapter in an ongoing collaboration with Milieu, award-winning design studio <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/flack-studio">Flack Studio</a> have delivered an interior design scheme rich in expressive materials with an intriguing use of colour and meticulous detailing, designed to compliment a considered selection of furnishings and art.&nbsp;

Three-bedroom residences, each with either two or three car spaces, start from $2,145,000 and feature terraces that wrap around the entire apartment. The two four-bedroom penthouses are the crowning jewel of both the Garden Pavilion collection and the wider Elsternwick Gardens neighbourhood.

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Priced at $6.75 million, the luxury penthouse includes six private and secure garage spaces, two-and-a-half bathrooms, separate sunrooms, and a feature fireplace in the living room, opening onto a private, landscaped terrace complete with an integrated outdoor kitchen, swimming pool, and sweeping views across the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate gardens.

Milieu is creating a garden-focused project designed to feel like an extension of the Rippon Lea Gardens, which date back to the early 19th century. Residents will enjoy private, direct access to the gardens via a gated entryway, accessible only by key fob, ensuring the precinct does not become a public thoroughfare. This level of private access is a point of difference unmatched by any other residential project in Melbourne.

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The gardens at Elsternwick Gardens have been curated by multi-disciplinary design studio, OCULUS with over 40% of the site dedicated to landscaping and green space.&nbsp; Once completed, the gardens will be maintained by the gardeners of the National Trust, the team responsible for the exquisite adjoining gardens of Rippon Lea Estate. Future residents will also enjoy private access to the neighbouring gardens during their opening hours.&nbsp;

Residents will also have private access to an extensive suite of wellness amenities, including a gym, Pilates and yoga studios, infrared saunas, mineral pools, and a golf simulator. Shared resident lounges, workshops and pet care facilities further enhance the sense of community within the precinct.

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Consistent with the broader development, Garden Pavilion is entirely fossil-fuel-free and shaped around passive design principles. Cross-flow ventilation, high levels of insulation, heat pump hot water systems and thermally broken double glazing aim to reduce energy consumption, while electric vehicle infrastructure and a carbon-neutral energy supply reflect Milieu’s commitment to future-focused living. Rainwater harvesting, waste-stream separation and significant planting further reinforce the project’s sustainability credentials.

The Garden Pavilion release follows the success of the first two offerings, Ripponlea Terrace and Gordon Place, where apartments were secured predominantly by local owner-occupiers and downsizers.

Milieu Founder and Managing Director Michael McCormack describes Elsternwick Gardens as “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build something truly special,” pointing to the project’s extensive community engagement and its landscape-led response to the site’s historic character.

Construction commenced last year, with Brady Constructions targeting completion in early 2027.

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Milieu launches The Garden Pavilion, Elsternwick Gardens’ most prestigious release

Designed around how residents move, recharge, and live day to day, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a> is the newest residential address by South East Queensland developer SIERA.

Located in the sought-after pocket of Northcliffe, a calm stretch of beachfront between Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise, just steps from the sand, Exhale marks SIERA's third Gold Coast project and a landmark addition to its growing coastal portfolio.

Designed in collaboration with long-time architecture partner BDA, Exhale will rise from the corner of Enderley Avenue and Garfield Terrace, a site <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> spent more than a year securing off-market for its rare beachside position in the heart of Northcliffe.

Perhaps the most striking element is Exhale's sculptural glass curtain wall façade, a complex architectural and engineering achievement developed with specialist local façade engineers whose experience extends to supertall towers. It is designed to do two things at once: create a timeless presence on the Northcliffe skyline and maximise panoramic coastal views for every resident.

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SIERA Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson says the building has been shaped around a simple question: how will residents actually live here?

"We started with the lifestyle, not the floor plate," Thompson says. "How ever you want to live here, whether you're up early for a run along the Oceanway, surfing before work, using the gym on a quiet weekday, or arriving for the weekend to unwind, the building makes it effortless. That's why you'll find surf craft and beach storage, a magnesium pool, a Pilates and yoga studio. Every space has been designed to make coastal life easy."

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Exhale's two-level wellness podium is designed around movement and mindfulness, the active side of daily life on the coast. Residents will find a fully equipped gymasium, heated magnesium pool, spa, sauna, Nordic cold shower, and biophilic designed landscaped gardens. Dedicated bike storage and the High Tide Room with its surfcraft and beach amenities mean the transition from sand to home is sandless and seamless.

Inside, the building shifts to calm. A dedicated Pilates and yoga studio, library and reading retreat, cinema lounge, and private dining room with a private bar and wine cellar offer a quieter, more social side of life at Exhale. A boardroom ensures the building works just as well for those who need it during the week as it does on the weekend.

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Exhale's residences have been designed around how space is experienced, not just measured. Most feature more than 30 metres of glass frontage, drawing natural light and ocean views deep into every room, from the kitchen through to the bedrooms.

Layouts create distinct living and sleeping zones, with generous kitchens, full laundries, and entertaining areas proportioned for everyday living. Across five residence types, each floor plate has been shaped to make the most of the building's rare width and coastal outlook.

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From level 14 the tower's form tapers upward, creating a sculptural profile that softens its presence against the skyline while enhancing light and views for upper-level residents.

BDA Director John Lightbody says the design draws directly from the coastal landscape.

"We took inspiration from the sand dunes, the utilitarian forms of ocean racing sail boats, and the built environment around the site," Lightbody says. "The podium is organic, textured like wind-blown sand undulating in response to the landscape. The tower grows from this as a sculptural glass form shielded by the smooth white sails of the western façade."

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Exhale is SIERA's third Gold Coast project. Founded by Brent Thompson in 2014, the developer built its reputation across a decade of delivery in Brisbane's inner ring before turning to the coast. Its first beachfront project, PIPIS in Bilinga, a boutique collection of 19 residences, recently sold out. Its second, Tapestry on Chevron Island, is a 113-apartment building already 95 per cent sold with construction well advanced and completion due later this year.

Construction of Exhale is already underway, with demolition taking place on site and piling works to follow. Completion is scheduled for 2028.

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SIERA makes waves beachside in Northcliffe with the unveiling of Exhale

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/city-beach-wa-6015">City Beach</a>’s tightly held coastline is preparing for one of Western Australia’s most closely watched apartment launches, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/blackburne">Blackburne</a> set to launch Ocean Grand on the weekend.

Located at 3 Kilpa Court, overlooking Ocean Village Park and just a short walk from the beach, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/ocean-grand-city-beach-3-5-kilpa-court-city-beach-wa-6015">Ocean Grand</a> is a 264-apartment development that signals a new scale of apartment living for Perth’s western suburbs. The project arrives at a time when City Beach has cemented itself among Perth’s most expensive postcodes, underlining the depth of demand for high-end housing in established coastal neighbourhoods.

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Ahead of the public launch, Ocean Grand has already recorded more than $200 million in sales, with 57 apartments secured prior to release. The early sales performance places the project among the highest-value residential developments ever undertaken in Western Australia and marks a clear shift in Blackburne’s product mix towards the upper end of the market.

Ocean Grand comprises a mix of large-format apartments and penthouses, with pricing spanning from around $2 million through to $10 million. Many of the buyers to date are understood to be long-term City Beach residents and coastal homeowners seeking to downsize locally while retaining space, privacy and proximity to familiar amenities.

The development includes an extensive suite of resident-only facilities more commonly associated with large resort-style projects. These include a pool with cabanas, alfresco dining areas with barbecues and a pizza oven, multiple private dining rooms and lounges, a fully equipped gym and yoga studio, and a comprehensive wellness offering with sauna, steam room, spa and cold plunge. A concierge service and golf simulator further reinforce the project’s positioning at the top end of the market.

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At ground level, Ocean Grand will introduce a new retail and dining precinct designed to integrate with Ocean Village Park. Plans include a boutique supermarket, cafés, restaurants, a wine bar, health and medical services, retail spaces and a new playground, aimed at activating the street edge and reinforcing a village-style centre for the broader neighbourhood.

Blackburne Founder and Managing Director Paul Blackburne has described the project as a response to changing housing preferences in established suburbs, where larger homes are increasingly giving way to well-designed apartments that allow residents to remain connected to their community.

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