Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

The latest application seeks approval for a multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

Staff Writer

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Joel Robinson

Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Nine ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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Bask to complete Bokarina’s Sunshine Coast lifestyle precinct as final apartments are released

Property development giant <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/avid-property-group">AVID Property Group</a> is approaching completion, and sell-out, of its Surry Hills apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-rathbone-23-47-flinders-street-surry-hills-nsw-2010">The Rathbone</a>.

The Flinders St project has sold well over half of its 32 apartments, which will sit above two retail spaces.

Now hitting the market are the final 14 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, which start from $1.15 million. AVID is targeting a mid-2026 completion.

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AVID General Manager New South Wales Danny Boubli said as more apartments are introduced to increase housing options in inner-city areas, homebuyers are searching for a &nbsp;sense of belonging in addition to location, convenience and value.&nbsp;

“There are very few opportunities for new developments in Surry Hills, and since acquiring the site, we’ve even seen one early purchaser merge two apartments plans together, reflecting the demand for a spacious, premium offering in a prime location,” Boubli said.&nbsp;

“Demand has been strong since we launched to market – we don’t see these final apartments staying on the market for long.”&nbsp;

Architectural firm Studio SC has designed the building which pays homage to the former 1900s Rathbone Terraces that once sat on the 990 sqm island site.

Boubil said the team has made every effort to create "truly liveable apartments", through&nbsp;functional floor plans, security, storage, and the inclusion of quality fittings.

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Sustainable design has also been implemented throughout the development, with natural light flooding each apartment, ventilation throughout, extensive landscaping and where possible, materials with a high level of recycled content and low volatile organic compound paints have been used. &nbsp;

Apartments range in size from 57 sqm for the one-bedrooms to the large-scale 165 sqm three-beds which are priced at $2,575,000.

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AVID launches final apartments at The Rathbone, Surry Hills

A wave of investment, renewal and precinct growth continues to shape the northern edge of Macquarie Park, where daily life is supported by a rare combination of university activity, corporate employment, major retail, and expansive green corridors. It’s this convergence of amenity and connectivity underpins the setting for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a>, which has now topped out and is tracking toward completion in mid-2026.

Within this pocket of the precinct, residents move easily between the area’s key anchors. Macquarie Centre, home to more than 360 retailers, fresh food offerings, dining and entertainment, sits at the heart of local convenience and functions as a major transport interchange. The Metro, T1 rail line and extensive bus network place much of Sydney within quick reach, while surrounding arterial links support direct access to neighbouring districts.

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Green space remains a defining feature of the immediate environment. Lane Cove National Park stretches along the northern boundary of the precinct, offering bushland trails, cycling routes and quiet riverfront pockets. Shrimptons Creek and the campus grounds of Macquarie University extend these recreational networks, softening the urban setting and creating a daily connection to nature that informs the project’s architectural response.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> have shaped La Vera around these contrasts. The building’s northern elevation adopts an organic, curvilinear form that mirrors the natural topography of the national park. Three sculpted forms soften the tower’s profile and encourage a stronger transition between indoor living areas, balconies and the broader landscape.

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Cox Director Felipe Miranda says the building’s outlook played a central role in the design process.

“The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park… The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies,” Felipe Miranda of Cox Architecture said.

Toward the city-facing side, the design shifts to a more urban expression. A gridded facade and extensive glazing capture CBD views, creating a dual strategy that blends ecological outlooks with metropolitan orientation.

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La Vera delivers 169 residences across one- to four-bedroom layouts, reflecting the needs of young families, downsizers, first-home buyers and investors seeking long-term certainty within a high-amenity location. From the project, residents can walk to Macquarie University, Macquarie Hospital and nearby corporate offices, reach national park trails within minutes, and enjoy retail and dining without relying on a car.

The project is delivered by Urban Property Group, a 4.5-star iCIRT-rated developer-builder with more than three decades of experience. The company has become a leader in adopting 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI), first introduced on its Parq Bexley development and now embedded into its pipeline.

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La Vera is the first development in Macquarie Park approved to offer this 10-year LDI policy, adding another layer of protection for purchasers and reinforcing the transparency of the construction process.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias says this assurance has become increasingly important for buyers navigating the off-the-plan market.

“Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been… Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share,” Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said.

Urban Property Group's in-house construction team is forecasting a mid-2026 completion, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/home789">HOME789</a> appointed as the project marketer.

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La Vera delivers a nature-connected address within Macquarie Park’s core

Bensons Property Group

Chevron One, the sky-high tower currently being developed by Bensons Property Group on Chevron Island, has secured the highest price per sqm for an apartment on the Gold Coast.

The four-bedroom apartment, part of the Daylight Sky Homes collection, sold for $9 million to a well-known Sydney family, who intend to make the luxury apartment a local base for their vacations and school holidays. The family also acquired a three-bedroom apartment for family members.

The $9 million sale of apartment 3802 transacted at $25,000 per sqm, topping the previous record of $24,725 per sqm. The four-bedroom apartment spans over 364 sqm.

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Designed by global architecture practice Marchese Partners, the architects behind the iconic Bondi Icebergs, Chevron One Residences is rapidly earning the moniker of being the ‘millionaires’ tower’ with all remaining apartments priced well over $1 million.

The oversized, light-filled residences in Chevron One will feature panoramic views over Surfers Paradise, the Hinterland and beyond. Apartments will be kitted out with&nbsp;decadent fixtures and finishes, including bespoke stone, timber joinery and European appliances by Miele and SubZero.

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Chevron One's super-penthouse is&nbsp;rumoured to have been valued at over $50 million. The double story, crowning jewel of Chevron One will be a Sky Mansion spanning close to 2000 square metres over levels 40 and 41. The super-penthouse is to be retained by Bensons’ Chairman and his wife Colleen, and offers a sky pool, a dozen car parking spaces, and bespoke interiors designed and finished to fastidious standards.

While there are only a very limited number of residences available for purchase at Chevron One, the sub-penthouse is expected to be released in the coming weeks. A leading Gold Coast estate agency has been exclusively appointed to market the whole floor residence, measuring nearly 1000 square meters.

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The offering, which occupies the whole of level 39, is priced at $30 million and features curved floor-to-ceiling windows enveloping the residence, allowing views to be enjoyed from every room.

The residence comprises five entertaining and living spaces, a bar, cellar and wine room, outdoor dining and lounge areas, plus four expansive bedrooms all equipped with ensuites and walk-in-robes. The sub penthouse, known as 1-of-One is expected to be offered to the market in late October 2022.

Chevron One is currently well under construction with established builders ICON Construction, Senior Lender Banner Asset Management, with completion expected in Early 2026.

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The four-bedroom apartment, part of the Daylight Sky Homes collection, sold for $9 million to a well-known Sydney family

Chevron One secures Gold Coast sqm record in $9 million Daylight Sky Home sale

Topping out ceremonies are a time-honoured tradition that signify the successful completion of the structural phase of a project.

For centuries, these ceremonies have celebrated the moment a structure reaches its highest point, marking this milestone of construction and granting the opportunity for the individuals involved in the construction of the project to celebrate the progress made.

Modern day, topping out ceremonies are celebratory affairs that bring together project teams to observe the progress made on site, as well as an opportunity to thank the people involved in erecting the structure.

In June, Bensons Property Group and Hickory celebrated the topping out of Liberty One, Bensons contemporary Footscray apartment development.&nbsp;

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In honour of tradition, tree or sapling branch are still included in these ceremonies. In Liberty One&rsquo;s case, a native gum tree was brought in to honour not only this tradition but pay respect to the traditional land the project stand on.

Rick Curtis, Bensons Property Group Managing Director, said the team&nbsp;are proud to have arrived at this tremendous milestone of topping out the construction of Liberty One at Footscray.

&quot;This ceremony is symbolic in many ways, but is especially importantly it is a celebration of the support provided by all of those involved in the project,&quot; Curtis said.

&quot;It is through their hard work and perseverance that it is successfully moving to completion.

&quot;Liberty One will be a landmark of the inner west of Melbourne that will welcome a lively community of new residents.&rdquo;

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There are sweeping views back to the Melbourne CBD from the Liberty One rooftop, as well as over Flemington Racecourse.

Liberty One rises 24 levels from its Warde Street site, set near the burgeoning Joseph Road precinct, some 12,000 sqm&nbsp;of restaurants, cafes and wine bars, three new parks, yoga studios, gyms and a large-scale commercial supermarket.

Liberty One&nbsp;was designed by&nbsp;CHT Architects, whose&nbsp;design intent was to create a building that reinforces the metaphorical link between the flow of the river and the dynamic culture of&nbsp;Footscray.

Residents are connected to the surrounds both inside and outside of their apartments. Each apartment features floor to ceiling windows, spacious terrace balconies and the latest in smart home technologies.

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Rick Curtis, Bensons Property Group Managing Director, said the team are proud to have arrived at this tremendous milestone of topping out the construction of Liberty One at Footscray

Liberty One, Footscray apartment development, tops out

Benson Property&#39;s completed&nbsp;Ivanhoe apartment development, Chelsworth, showcases a stunning form, shaped to capture CBD and mountain views from its central location&nbsp;in the established north-east suburb.

Just nine kilometres from the CBD, Ivanhoe&rsquo;s leafy streets are home to families and young couples who are looking to embrace the great lifestyle of the surrounding area. &nbsp;

&ldquo;Ivanhoe is home to many established families, while an abundance of amenities, as well as proximity to public transport and major arterials, makes it a popular choice for all ages&rdquo;, Bensons general manager of sales and marketing, Andrew Crichton,&nbsp;says.

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Chelsworth, a collection of just 50 apartments designed by BG Architecture,&nbsp;is ideally positioned to experience the essence of Ivanhoe living, with its close proximity to lush parklands and enviable amenity.

&ldquo;Prestigious educational facilities and family friendly amenities have made Ivanhoe one of the most highly sought-after suburbs in Victoria&rdquo;,&nbsp;Crichton suggests.

Chelsworth is located near the longstanding and highly sought-after schools including the independent&nbsp;Ivanhoe Grammar School and and Ivanhoe Girls Grammar, as well as Alphington&nbsp;Grammar and Marcellin College within close proximity.

Chelsworth also sits near&nbsp;some of Melbourne&rsquo;s most picturesque parklands, such as Chelsworth Park, Ivanhoe Park and Wilson Reserve.

Families of all ages can enjoy walking or cycling along the Main Yarra Trail and Darebin Creek Trail, all in close proximity of this contemporary abode by Bensons Property Group.

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Ivanhoe has been attracting&nbsp;investors in recent years, due to its&nbsp;low vacancy rate of 1.81 per cent and an annual capital growth of six per cent.

The local transport links are too high on a priority list for investors. Chelsworth is ideally&nbsp;positioned for connectivity, located just a short walk from Ivanhoe station and extensive bus routes.

The Eastern Freeway puts the Melbourne CBD a 20-minute drive away, while Westfield Doncaster is just&nbsp;a 10-minute drive.

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Within walking distance is the&nbsp;bustling Upper Heidelberg Road which features a vibrant caf&eacute; culture, top restaurants, boutiques and daily shopping needs.

Chelsworth is at the heart of Ivanhoe&rsquo;s cultural sophistication and enviable amenity, including Ivanhoe Public Golf Course, Ivanhoe Makers Market and the Hatch Contemporary Art Space.

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Chelsworth showcases a stunning form shaped to capture CBD and mountain views, thanks to its great location in Melbourne’s well-regarded north-east suburb of Ivanhoe

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The gateway to Ivanhoe: An overview of Chelsworth apartments by Bensons

The Melbourne developer, Bensons Property Group, had architecture firm BG Architecture design their Ivanhoe apartment development, Chelsworth, to look like a piece of public artwork.

The aim of the&nbsp;contemporary fa&ccedil;ade was to create a&nbsp;grand compliment to the streetscape.

&ldquo;The contemporary fa&ccedil;ade incorporates a public artwork with a landscape motif responding to the character of Ivanhoe&rdquo;, BG Architecture state.

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Warm timbers and a nature-inspired colour scheme flow through the lobby and generous corridors in the development of just 50 apartments, captivating residents with its immediate sense of home.

Each residence has been designed with a classic, neutral palette for residents to add their personal touches to this welcoming space.

In the kitchen, an elegant statement of functionality is set to delight, with quality European appliances, porcelain material, stone benchtops and a concealed fridge upgrade option.

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&ldquo;Kitchens have been designed with the home cook in mind, with functionality and multi-use furniture a key feature to each apartment,&quot; BG Architecture advise.

Luxury finishes extend to the bathrooms with elegant features, including timber vanities, textural mosaic tiles, mirrored cabinets, bespoke shelving, and&nbsp;premium fixtures.

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At Chelsworth, unique floorplans have been designed with functional living in mind, through innovative and dynamic design to enrich the living experience.

Fully furnished display apartments are available for inspection.

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Only two-bedroom residences remain at the development, boasting living spaces with private balconies, expansive interiors and a timeless design

How Chelsworth, Ivanhoe apartments, became a public work of art

Chevron One, set to reign as Chevron Island's only luxury high-rise apartment tower, is about to achieve another level of luxury the Gold Coast hasn't seen before.

The Melbourne-based Bensons Property Group has released its Sky Home collection, starting from levels 31 and rising to level 41, soaring nearly 100 metres in the air. Bensons hadn't released the high-level apartments, but are now seeing&nbsp;high demand in ultra-luxury, large apartments in the sky.

When complete, Chevron One will be the tallest tower on the exclusive island, and the tallest there ever will be, with the Gold Coast City Council two years ago bringing in strict planning laws, limiting future apartment projects to 33 metres, or 12 storeys.

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Crowning the development will be the Gold Coast's largest ever penthouse. The two-level penthouse, spanning levels 40 and 41, will have nearly 2,000 sqm of living space, which will make it around double the next biggest apartment.

That will be retained by Bensons Property Group's Chairman Elias Jreissati.

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“With the project about to enter construction, this sculptural object will maximise the well positioned site and spectacular water views. The design of Chevron One Residences has captured the character of the Gold Coast and will soon become a true icon.” 
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There's the opportunity for the high-end buyer to grab the sub penthouse, which would rank as one of the biggest on the Coast, offering nearly 1,000 sqm of space. That will have five bedrooms, five bathrooms and four car garaging, and is priced at just shy of $25 million. Its size puts it near the now 10-year old Soul penthouse, which recently sold for $15.75 million.

Speaking to Urban, Bensons Property Group sales and marketing manager Andrew Crichton said he's getting a lot of high end enquiry from Sydney and Melbourne, particularly downsizers whose kids have left home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There's been particular interest from Potts Point, one of Sydney's most affluent suburbs.

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Working with Marchese Partners, the Sky Home floor-plates start from over 130 sqm for the two-bedroom apartments, which are priced from $1.5 million.&nbsp;

There's a number of three and four-bedroom Sky Homes, some spanning half and full-floors. Four-bedroom apartments, with over 360 sqm of living space, are priced from $7.25 million.

Marchese Partners made the view the hero in the design of the tower, with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors out to balconies that offer uninterrupted and never-to-be-built-out views across Surfers Paradise.&nbsp;

The kitchen benchtops will be finished with Calacatta inspired stone, and some will feature a butler's pantry, Sub Zero wine fridges, even dedicated full wine rooms.

Construction is planned to commence in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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There's a number of three and four-bedroom Sky Homes, some spanning half and full-floors

Chevron One adds further level of luxury, with the new Sky Homes release featuring the Gold Coast’s biggest ever penthouse 

Chronicle Armadale is a collection of just 31 three-bedroom residences, located on the dress circle&nbsp;High Street and set&nbsp;in one of Melbourne&rsquo;s most established retail and lifestyle destinations.

Apartment 304 is the last remaining three-bedroom apartment available&nbsp;in the refined development, boasting an intelligent floorplan and flexible spaces.

Delivered by Bensons Property Group, Chronicle has a strong sense of composition, with flexibility and expression.

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&ldquo;From the beginning, Chronicle has been inspired by movement. The same concepts which form classical dance &ndash; grace, poise, strength, tradition, beauty &ndash; have driven us to craft new homes of rare beauty&rdquo;, Bensons&rsquo; Rick Curtis said.

The apartment presents an elegant aesthetic, with the use of sliding panels for flexibility, energy efficient initiatives and stylishly appointed interiors.

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Set over a total area of 116sqm, the third-floor apartment includes two bathrooms, an open-plan living and kitchen, built-in robes and a balcony.

The carefully selected interior palette includes elegant materials and textures inspired by copper and herringbone.

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In the kitchen, integrated Miele appliances are complemented by stone benchtops, a beautiful splashback and fine, 2 pac gloss-finished cabinetry.

Although Melbourne&rsquo;s dining scene is internationally renowned, staying home at Chronicle is also an attractive option, thanks to considered residences, abundant light and a feeling of relaxation.

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Delivered by Bensons Property Group, Chronicle boasts a strong sense of composition, with flexibility and expression

A look inside Apartment 304: The last remaining residence at Armadale’s Chronicle by Bensons Property Group

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Bensons Property Group is hosting a grand opening event this Saturday to launch its latest apartment project, <a href="/buildings/liberty-one-1-warde-street-footscray">Liberty One</a> in Footscray. The event will be held at the project display suite situated at 10 Moreland Street, Footscray from 12pm onwards. 

Visitors to the event will have the chance to win an exclusive helicopter experience at Levantine Hill, including return helicopter flights for 4, 8-course degustation lunch with award winning wines to match, private wine tasting, and gift bag valued at $5000

Located in the heart of Footscray's rapidly-evolving Joseph Road Precinct at 1 Warde Street, the CHT-designed building will rise 24-storeys and comprise 350 apartments with a mix of 1,2 and 3-bedroom configurations on offer, with interiors designed by SORA.

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"Natural light and linear design nous was part of the inspiration for this design. The design is predominantly glass paired with a white façade creating a light airy feel to the building. The subtle use of black in the window detailing creates contrast and brings uniformity to the overall aesthetic.

Communal spaces have been incorporated into this design including a rooftop garden with a fire pit and entertaining area. There is also a cinema for residents to enjoy."

- CHT Architects
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The project will also feature car parking across four basement levels, ensuring Liberty One presents an active street interface, supported by 10 retail tenancies at ground level. At its summit, Liberty One will be crowned with an outdoor rooftop terrace.

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<figcaption>Bensons Property Group is launching Liberty One this weekend. Image: Bensons Property Group</figcaption></figure>Liberty One will be joining an estimated 7,000 new dwellings in the Joseph Road Precinct, which is rapidly being transformed from an industrial and manufacturing hub into a thriving inner-city village. The Joseph Road Precinct represents 15 hectares of developable land, bounded by Hopkins Street, the Maribyrnong River and the railway line, which has been identified as a Priority Development Zone in the City of Maribyrnong's Structure Plan for Footscray.

According to Bensons Property Group, residents within Liberty One will benefit from a vibrant village of residential, office, retail and riverside recreation. With  Footscray Station just a short walk away, residents can travel direct  to the CBD in under 8 minutes, while the Maribyrnong River offers respite via it's walking and cycling trails and open space.

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"At its core, it’s all about atmosphere; this is a community of like-minded residents, within an active and connected precinct—with all the benefits that you expect from urban living. At the western gateway to Melbourne, Liberty One creates opportunities for a growing coterie within a secluded village precinct just 5km from Melbourne CBD.

Residents can meet with friends for a drink, draw inspiration from the area’s entrepreneurial business culture, or just absorb the metropolitan lifestyle of Footscray in a café or by the river. These brand-new apartments deliver all the everyday conveniences you could need, right at your front door."

- Bensons Property
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<figcaption>Liberty One's rooftop communal lounge. Image: Bensons Property Group</figcaption></figure><h2>Liberty One Launch Event Details:</h2>

Location: 10 Moreland Street, Footscray

Date: Saturday 30 March

Time: 12-4pm

Activities/entertainment include:

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<li>Display Suite tours</li>
	<li>Complimentary catering by locals "Up In Smoke"</li>
	<li>Complimentary barista coffee, tea, etc</li>
	<li>DJ</li>
	<li>Children’s activities such as face painting and balloon artist</li>
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<figcaption>The interior of Liberty One's display suite. Image: Bensons Property Group</figcaption></figure><h2>Project Details:</h2>

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Address: 1 Warde Street, Footscray 3011</li>
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Developer: Bensons Property Group</li>
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Architect: CHT Architects</li>
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Interior Design: SORA Interiors</li>
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Landscape Architect: Tract</li>
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Bensons Property Group to launch Liberty One project in Footscray this weekend

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The Melbourne residential market has experienced years of unprecedented growth that saw prices peak in November 2017.

Now, after decades of rapid price hikes, the market is starting to self-correct to a level more traditionally akin to a ‘normal’ market, with organic ebbs and flows.

The recent correction, however, has sent waves of concern among buyers and industry commentators alike, with many pronouncing that this might signify the end of the fabled ‘bubble’.

But Australia has seen this many times before, and each time the market bounces back stronger than ever.

After each downturn, of which there have been at least half a dozen since 1980, the market has recovered within a short time and prices have resumed on a steady upward rise.

Seasoned property stalwarts such as Elias Jreissati of Bensons Property Group, and Leonard Teplin from Marshall White Projects have seen it all before, watching as Melbourne’s cyclical market rose and fell countless times over the years.

They say the market has reached real value levels and market fundamentals point to a positive upswing in 2019, meaning now might just be the best time to pounce, and make the most of current conditions while they last.

<h2>What they say...</h2>

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“The apartment market for off-the-plan remains consistent, with enquiry meeting demand through most of 2018 within strong areas of Melbourne. Given the relative affordability of finance for couples, these buyers are happy to invest more, move to stronger areas or purchase bigger apartments. Subsequently our average sale price of an off-the-plan apartment rose to $963,000 this year.

There will always be demand for well-designed and appointed projects within good locations, close to amenities and infrastructure offering carefully considered floorplans that cater to the end buyer’s needs. These basic fundamentals have buoyed Melbourne’s property market and continue to get stronger.”

It’s true that certain sections of the buying market have had to seek alternative methods to access credit, but that hasn’t diminished the appetite for good property. What we’re seeing is a slew of new lenders filling those gaps for first home buyers, downsizers and families who are still looking to buy new apartments or town homes off-the-plan.

Unemployment rates are at record lows, Australia’s GDP went up by 0.7% last quarter and construction and infrastructure investment remains incredibly strong. Buyers are buying and developers that are meeting demand with quality product are selling – there’s no doom and gloom in the wealth belt of Boorondara, Stonnington and Bayside.”

- Leonard Teplin, Director, Marshall White Projects
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“The market will always ebb and flow – the extent of the current softening is highly exaggerated and sensationalised. The Melbourne housing sector had very strong growth for nearly 10 years, it is natural that there will be a slowdown for a while.

The fundamental driver of housing is population growth and it continues unabated. Overseas immigration is still strong, people are still growing up and wanting to move out of home, downsizers are still wanting to downsize and people wanting to own their own home still aspire to do so. These facts never change.

With the mad heat having dissipated from the market, there should be more quality stock available for the discerning purchasers. The thing with property is that if you own it for the long term, it always forgives you and profits you.”

- Elias Jreissati, Group Chairman, Bensons Property Group
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Now is the Time to Buy say Industry Stalwarts

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Melbourne developer Bensons Property Group is spearheading the transformation of Chevron Island, taking to sales the island's first high-rise residential tower.

Sited directly behind the heart of Surfers Paradise, Chevron Island has been earmarked for increased high-density living. To that end, the number of high-rise towers proposed for Chevron Island has mushroomed, although Bensons Property Group will be the first sizeable project to market with Chevron One.

Designed by Marchese Partners, Chevron One is a $230 million project across a 2,627 square metre site that includes 247 apartments.

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<figcaption>Chevron One. Image: Bensons Property Group</figcaption></figure>A <a href="http://www.mediahunt.com.au/bensons-launch-230m-chevron-one-tower/">recent piece</a> published by Media Hunt featured Bensons chairman Elias Jreissati. On Chevron One he said the following:

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We’re seeing the city setting itself up for a golden era of growth and Chevron Island is on the cusp of playing its role in this transformation.

It’s home to a thriving local village, yet it’s close to this amazing and extensive arts precinct on the doorstep of iconic Surfers Paradise. Our proposal is to embrace that village vibe and enhance it further.

Careful consideration has gone into our first development foray outside of Melbourne and the Gold Coast is performing very strongly on the fundamentals of population growth, major infrastructure spending and affordability.

With that in mind, we see Chevron as the first of many Gold Coast apartment developments for Bensons in the coming years.
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<figcaption>New Chevron Island perspectives</figcaption></figure>With Chevron Island's future heading toward increased higher density living, 11 residential developments of note have identified for the enclave. Combined these projects are capable of adding a further 1,414 apartments to the island.

7 of the 11 projects are considered high-rise; examples include 30-36 Mawarra Street, <a href="/new-apartments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">166-174 Stanhill Drive</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">17-21 Thomas Drive</a> and Brisbane developer Citimark's intended tower at 2-8 Mawarra Street.

More modest apartment projects are also at planning or have been approved. Most recently Marquee Development Partners have sought a planning permit for 266 Stanhill Drive; the BDA Architecture-designed project spans 9 levels and includes 61 apartments.

See below a collection of apartment developments that collectively may well change Chevron Island into a national apartment hot spot.

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Chevron One heralds the beginning of Chevron Island's transformation

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Although applications for substantially tall apartment towers have eased over recent times within City of Stonnington, two current development applications across Prahran and South Yarra represent the next sling of smaller sized towers for the municipality.

A 14 storey apartment building at 10-16 Cecil Place is being sought by Bensons Property Group. The quiet Prahran thoroughfare is eventually expected to be graced by the Fender Katsalidis-designed building that includes 92 dwellings, with the vast majority of those encompassing two bedrooms.

10-16 Cecil Place along with <a href="/buildings/vanguard-781-807-dandenong-road-malvern-east">Vanguard</a> and <a href="/buildings/chronicle-960-high-street-armadale">Chronicle</a> sees a total of 447 dwellings across various stages of development within Stonnington under the Bensons umbrella.

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<figcaption>The Cecil Place development as envisaged from Chapel Street. Planning image: Fender Katsalidis</figcaption></figure>Replacing a low-rise commercial building which spans the 1,263sqm site, 10-16 Cecil Place's proposal carries an estimated cost of development of just under $21 million.

Existing built form precedents in the immediate area rise to a similar height, with the most notable being Caydon's Troligi development. Set atop four basement levels for 96 vehicles, 10-16 Cecil Place's ground floor will also include a 229sqm food/drink venue and a 127sqm retail outlet.

Fender Katsalidis have taken steps to compliment yet distance the tower from the adjoining property which carries heritage value. Expression lines across the proposed podium facade match the scale of the heritage facade, with a similar degree of density also employed, as opposed to the tower proper's glazed finish.

Whilst 10-16 Cecil Place shapes as a future Bensons project, Vanguard is at construction. With ABD Group enlisted as builder, Vanguard includes 3 basement levels supporting 18 above ground levels and 323 apartments, 2 retail spaces and a gymnasium.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/image45_4.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="121-123 Commercial Road. Planning image: Elenberg Fraser"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="363" src="/sites/urban.melbourne/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/image45_4.jpg?itok=4z_y4Chd" title="121-123 Commercial Road. Planning image: Elenberg Fraser" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>121-123 Commercial Road. Planning image: Elenberg Fraser</figcaption></figure>121-123 Commercial Road on the other hand represents Headland Properties' latest foray into the Melbourne apartment market.

Partially sited above the adjacent rail corridor, Headland's proposal includes a ten storey building, with VicTrack and structural engineering specialists having been included during the design stage. In preliminary feedback, City of Stonnington expressed concern about the buildings intended height of 33.8m, which exceeds the preferred height of 18 metres for the area as specified by the proposed Activity Centre Zone overlay.

In its submitted form, the Elenberg Fraser-designed 121-123 Commercial Road includes two retail spaces totalling 267sqm, 80 apartments, 88 car spaces and 42 bicycle spaces at ground level. Key to the design is a large courtyard fronting Commercial Road, which doubles as the building's major design feature.

From a public perspective, 121-123 Commercial Road also includes a new 3m wide proposed public footpath / bike path linking Osborne Street and Balmoral Street that would be maintained by the building's future body corporate.
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