A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.

Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.

Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.

Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.

“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.

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“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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Joel Robinson

Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.

The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.

The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.

PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.

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Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.

The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”

The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

IN BRIEF

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	Just three double-storey Sky Homes sit at the top of The Waterline, each with its own private marina berth and rooftop terrace.
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	Construction on The Waterline is complete, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.
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	Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and are priced from $3.65 million.
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Lewis Land has opened the first completed sky home for inspection at Harbour Shores, giving buyers their first opportunity to step inside one of just three double-storey residences crowning The Waterline.

Each sky home comes with its own private marina berth, rooftop terrace and Broadwater views, combining the scale of a larger home with direct access to the boating lifestyle that underpins the wider <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan.

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Lewis Land Head of Development Michael Long said the inclusion of a berth with every Sky Home had become increasingly valuable as marina access across the Gold Coast tightened.

“Marina berths are becoming increasingly difficult to secure across the Gold Coast, so including one with every Sky Home makes this a genuinely rare offering,” Long said.

“The private 70-berth marina will accommodate boats up to 12 metres in length and is positioned just 2.5 kilometres from the Broadwater, placing the open ocean only 15 minutes away.

“Being able to step out of your home onto your boat is a rare luxury, and it’s something residents here can look forward to when it opens later this year.”

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The display opening comes as construction completes on The Waterline, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.

The three Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and each feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive kitchens with butler's pantries and large balconies taking in the Broadwater outlook.

Each residence also has three secure basement car spaces and additional storage.

“This is the first opportunity the Gold Coast has had to step into Harbour Shores and see, touch and feel what we’re bringing to life here,” Long said.

“There are only three Sky Homes within The Waterline, ranging in size from 282sqm to 367sqm, with each residence featuring three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive custom-built kitchens with butler’s pantry, and large balconies capturing Broadwater views.”

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Residents of The Waterline will have access to a private pool, along with Harbour Shores' wider collection of amenity including a lagoon pool, social clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga facilities and sauna.

Lewis Land partnered with Studio Collective to furnish the completed display, with the interiors designed to demonstrate how the residences could function as permanent homes rather than simply as show apartments.

Studio Collective Director Melissa Park said the surrounding waterways informed the interiors, but in a more restrained way than a traditional coastal scheme.

“We drew inspiration from the canals and coastal surrounds, but our approach was to interpret that subtly through layered materials and a grounded palette of earthy tones, rather than literal coastal references,” Park said.

“We introduced hero moments of green and teal to reference the surrounding waterways, while mirrored elements help reflect natural light.

“The result is a residence that feels elevated yet comfortable, somewhere buyers can genuinely imagine themselves living, entertaining and unwinding.”

Sky Homes are priced from $3.65 million.

Lewis Land is also offering private marina berths with The Residences, its limited collection of three and four-bedroom villas positioned directly along the Harbour Shores waterfront boardwalk.

Three-bedroom villas are priced from $2.99 million, while four-bedroom residences start from $3.19 million.

Harbour Shores is being marketed by Colliers International.

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Lewis Land opens sky home display as The Waterline completes at Harbour Shores

St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia has filed plans for a major mixed-use housing precinct on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, adding another significant proposal to a pocket around North Sydn​ey Station that is quickly becoming one of the LGA's busiest development zones.

The State Significant Development Application covers a 5,990 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-19-mackenzie-street-lavender-bay-nsw-2060">1-19 MacKenzie Street and 211 Blues Point Road in Lavender Bay</a>, immediately south of Nor​th Sydney Station and between the commercial core and the lower-rise Lavender Bay Heritage Conservation Area.

Designed by Wardle, the proposal would deliver a new residential tower comprising 88 build-to-sell apartments and 19 affordable apartments, alongside a separate co-living building with 57 rooms and a building manager's studio.

It would also see the significant restoration and upgrade of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the adaptive reuse of the former school building, new parish facilities, retail, a new public square and around 1,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space.

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The project is seeking a concurrent rezoning of the site to R4 High Density Residential and an increase in the maximum building height to allow a tower reaching RL120, or up to 20 storeys. The proposal was progressed through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The build-to-sell component will be weighted toward larger apartments, with just six one-bedroom apartments compared with 31 two-beds, 43 three-beds and eight four-bedroom residences.

The 19 affordable apartments will comprise two studios, 15 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments, taking the total apartment component to 107 residences before the 58 co-living rooms are included.

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Wardle's design for the Vinnies site has sought to negotiate that emerging high-rise context while retaining the lower-scale character of MacKenzie Street and the adjoining heritage conservation area.

The main building adopts a three-storey podium and tower arrangement, with the podium aligned to the ridgeline and front setback of St Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp;Wardle has designed the podium with colonnades, seating, recessed entries and active ground-floor frontages, with sandstone-toned precast concrete and face brick referencing the materiality of the existing church.

The tower then steps back eight metres to the south and six metres to the north before rising in a sculpted form comprising four interlocking quadrants. Wardle has also introduced rounded forms and chamfered corners to reduce the tower's perceived bulk and improve view sharing with neighbouring development sites.

Resident facilities and outdoor areas are planned at the separation between the podium and tower at Level 3, oriented toward Sydney Harbour and the CBD skyline.

The tower itself will feature a glass reinforced concrete facade, with recessed balconies and deep reveals used both to provide shading and privacy and frame views toward the harbour and city. The lower levels take a different architectural approach, using brick and sandstone-toned finishes intended to establish a stronger relationship with St Francis Xavier Church. The Church itself will be conserved and upgraded for its continued use, while the former school building will be adaptively reused as part of the co-living component.

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The proposal adds to an increasingly concentrated pipeline of residential development around Blue Street, MacKenzie Street and Lavender Bay.

Just west of the site, Central Element lodged plans earlier this year for one of the most significant residential developments proposed in Lavender Bay in recent years.

Central Element's SJB-designed scheme at 64-66 Lavender Street and 3-7 Middlemiss Street would deliver 163 apartments across two towers rising 23 and 32 storeys, replacing five existing apartment buildings containing 32 homes. The project also forms part of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-central-element-reveals-lavender-bay-apartment-plans?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">First look: Central Element reveals Lavender Bay apartment plans</a>

Immediately around North Sy​dney Station, another two significant proposals have emerged at 5 and 15 Blue Street.

Zurich Australian Insurance Properties is seeking to adaptively reuse its longstanding commercial building at 5 Blue Street, directly above North Sydney Station, rather than demolishing the structure.

Its SSDA proposes converting the building into a 14-storey mixed-use development with 62 apartments and 86 co-living rooms, together with ground-floor retail and a major refurbishment of Blue Street Plaza. The application is currently at the Response to Submissions stage.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-zurich-targets-north-sydney-office-conversion-with-148-unit-proposal-above-metro-station">First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station</a>

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First look: Vinnies files for 20-storey Lavender Bay apartment tower as North Sydney housing pocket heats up

Cronulla

Sutherland Shire builders, D.velop.R, has commenced construction on the $43.8 million Cronulla development, Callista.

Developed by the multi-award winning Fiducia Property Group, Callista will comprise 12 Mediterranean-inspired residences in two, three, and four-bedroom configurations, all with direct beach access, landscaped gardens, and private courtyards.

<a data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d1a5a619-e7af-470e-94d9-a111508c28ad" href="/new-apartments/cronulla-nsw-2230"><img alt="Render of the Cronulla project, Callista" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d1a5a619-e7af-470e-94d9-a111508c28ad" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/LAANSTUDIOS_LOBBY%20ENTRANCE_FINAL2500%20V1.jpg?VersionId=_witZCSCxq8T67f6BBW5zC4OoRCH6ZHs" /></a>Render of the Cronulla beachside development, Callista.

With early works and demolition underway at 14 Roker Street, Callista will deliver the epitome of classic coastal luxury, with the project expected to come out of the ground in 2024.

Highland CEO, David Highland said the company is pleased to witness Callista move into the construction phase.

“The project has been well received by prospective buyers, with enticement surrounding the picturesque location and design of the proposed plans," Highland said.

“Despite recent interest rate rises putting pressure on housing prices and mortgage availability, we remain very positive on the Southern Shire apartment market, particularly for strong developers like Fiducia.”

<a data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="22d7ddc9-31b1-48ff-8a82-2474c3d3873c" href="/new-apartments/cronulla-nsw-2230"><img alt="Render of the Cronulla beachside development, Callista." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="22d7ddc9-31b1-48ff-8a82-2474c3d3873c" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/LAANSTUDIOS_COMMUNAL%20AREA_FINAL5000.jpg?VersionId=9dJ4vcmMougkHQzxapktsN9ZGjjVphMQ" /></a>Render of the communal area in the Cronulla beachside development, Callista.

Since Callista launched to the market late last year, Highland has witnessed strong enquiry from a range of buyers including young professionals, downsizers with a love for beachside proximity, and locals seeking an upgrade in living.

Callista has had two sales to date with a ground floor three bedroom selling for $2.75 million and the only penthouse in the project, which sold for a record $7.3 million.

The remaining stock is priced from $2.35 million to $5.3 million with the average price of $25,424.44 per sqm.

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Construction commences on $43.8m Cronulla apartments, Callista

Cronulla's beachside is set to receive an influx of new apartments, with two new development applications filed on the beachside.

The two new developments are on Gerrale Street, which has seen a number of new apartment developments since the&nbsp;introduction of the Sutherland Shire Council Local Environment Plan 2015 (SSC LEP).

The most recent application is at 97-105 Gerrale Street, a $30 million shoptop development pictured main and below comprising 30 apartments across a nine-level building and above two retail spaces.

Those plans have been filed by GerDev Pty Ltd, an entity tied to Sahara Projects owner Nick Colys and a Chinese investor.&nbsp;There will be just two two-bed apartments on offer, and 28 three-bedroom units.

Vic Lake Architects Director and Founder Victor Lake noted in the Design Verification Statement submitted to the Sutherland Shire Council that the project&nbsp;sits at a key junction in Cronulla, a gateway to the peninsula.

"The prominent corner position and heritage items make for a challenging and exciting reinvention," the report noted.

To be notified when the project hits sales, <a href="/new-apartments/97-105-gerrale-street-cronulla">enquire here</a>.

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The plans for&nbsp;97-105 Gerrale Street. Image credit: Vic Lake

Lake said that, like most areas in the Sutherland Shire, Cronulla is in a transitional phase due to the adoption of the SSC LEP 2015, adding that over time most older housing stock will be replaced with new ADG compliant developments.

"Gerrale Street in particular has several new residential and mixed development that extend from The Kingsway to the north extending along South Cronulla Park to the round-about to the east," Lake wrote.

"Since the adoption of Council’s LEP2015 assisted by the age of the existing housing stock and the rising price of new apartments there has been a number of larger site amalgamations along Gerrale Street that have forms the new context. All new developments compete with one another to attract greater returns and many with expensive and novel visual solutions, however all strive to provide for essential needs of the end users."

A Heritage Impact Statement was undertaken by Andrew Starr and Associates Heritage Consultants given the building at 97-99 Gerrale Street is a locally registered heritage item.

The new development will retain the facades and some internal fabric of the heritage, but some demolition of heritage fabric is necessary to&nbsp;achieve the outcome of the proposal for the development of the apartments. The plan is to demolish the freestanding shop built in the 1980s and a 1970s apartment building which are currently on the 1,438 sqm, four-site amalgamation.

A more boutique project has been filed up the road at 79-81 Gerrale Street, a revision of a previous proposal which was rejected in 2020 due to the projects bulk, scale and design issues.

Now the developer, TomTome Group Pty Ltd, has filed for 18 apartments across nine levels on a 918 sqm block which has a western frontage to Monro Park and an eastern frontage facing Cronulla Beach and Cronulla Park. It will replace a three-level apartment building.

To be notified when the project hits sales, <a href="/new-apartments/79-81-gerrale-street-cronulla">enquire here</a>.

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The proposed 79-81 Gerrale St building. Credit: IDA Design Group.

The landscaping and architectural design have been developed by Design Collective and IDA Design Group.

The new design includes chamfered corners and a setback that mirrors that of the neighbouring buildings to better integrate with the surrounding area.

One one-bedroom apartment will be on offer, along with eight two-bed and nine three-bedroom residences, in addition to 35 car spaces and four bicycle spaces.&nbsp;

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The proposed 79-81 Gerrale St building. Credit: IDA Design Group.

The apartments will benefit from direct ocean views to Cronulla Beach, as well as direct access to Monro Park and Cronulla Park.

Drawing inspiration from the nearby coastline for the design, balcony planters and verdant greenery will also help connect the building to the neighbouring parks.

The prominent Sutherland Shire developer <a href="/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> is planning a $100 million project at 67 Gerrale Street.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/sammut-group-spend-38-million-at-cronulla-for-apartment-development-site">Sammut Group spend $38 million at Cronulla for apartment development site</a>

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The two new developments are on Gerrale Street, which has seen a number of new apartment developments since the introduction of the Sutherland Shire Council Local Environment Plan 2015 (SSC LEP)

Cronulla apartment pipeline grows with two new beachside developments planned

Sydney developers Sammut Group have attracted strong interest in their latest project, VUE, ahead of launch to the market next month.&nbsp;

The $350 million mixed-use project in the heart of Cronulla, just 100 metres from the Cronulla Beach, sits across a sprawling 5225 sqm at the northern end of Cronulla Mall, set across two eight-storey buildings which share a double-storey podium.&nbsp;

112 apartments are set to be delivered in the project, along with 880 sqm of commercial space and 3000 sqm of retail space, including a Harris Farm Markets, which will be the first in the Sutherland Shire.&nbsp;

The third-generation family business is well known for creating luxury high-end apartments targeting the downsizer market, with VUE their largest scale project in Cronulla to date.

<a data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9b70e987-1f17-4503-ac3c-2347ff7ac79b" href="/new-apartments/vue-3-23-kingsway-cronulla"><img alt="Render of VUE" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9b70e987-1f17-4503-ac3c-2347ff7ac79b" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Cam_02-v11.jpg?VersionId=DjfLQc0uj9SA_xABxzDj_MO.ZrT2DRHE" /></a>Render of the Cronulla project, VUE. Image supplied.&nbsp;

30 apartments have already been snapped up prior to the official launch, with all the sales so far made to local and repeat buyers.

Sammut Group Chief Operating Officer Julian Sammut said that local interest in VUE has been extraordinary.

“We released a select number of apartments at the end of last year and have been blown away by the enthusiasm to be part of VUE.” Sammut said.&nbsp;

He said the project had been eagerly anticipated from the moment the development application was lodged in June 2021.

“From the moment we lodged the plans, people were enquiring, wanting to secure an apartment. This is clearly a combination of limited supply, people’s trust in our absolute commitment to quality and wanting to seize the opportunity to be part of something that they can see will become a big part of Cronulla’s next chapter,” he said.

Highland CEO David Highland said that VUE presents a unique opportunity to people who have aspired to live in a luxury apartment on the beach. &nbsp;

“One of the most exciting things about VUE is that it’s the epitome of the Sammut Group’s style and quality on a larger scale and that means more people have the opportunity to purchase an apartment of this calibre,” Highland said.

Highland said Sammut Group apartments in smaller boutique projects would typically sell from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 but prices at VUE start from $1,150,000 for a one-bedroom, from $2,000,000 for a two-bedroom and from $2,950,000 for a three-bedroom apartment, with the penthouses priced on application.&nbsp;

Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, the apartments feature natural material and sculptural forms, in keeping with the coastal nature of the location.

“Residents of VUE will not only have their own stunning private homes but access to a smorgasbord of resort style facilities unlike anything we’ve seen in the Shire to date,” Highland added.

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From street level, VUE will bring a new vitality to the area with landscaping and upgrades to the public domain. Upstairs on the podium level, residents will have their own private sanctuary with resort-style facilities including a north-facing pool, a large communal terrace with a pavilion, poolside lounges, sauna and open-air gym complete with breakout spaces for a range of activities.

With the current median house price in the local area approximately $3,000,000, Highland believes VUE will appeal to the many people in larger homes all over the Shire wanting to downsize and simplify their lives.

“Despite normal fluctuations within the property market, the Shire remains extremely resilient and we know that many people who have experienced strong growth in the value of their properties are considering the next step, which for many is about getting closer to the beach and living a more convenient luxurious life and VUE ticks all those boxes,” Mr Highland said.

Sammut Group CEO, Allen Sammut said the project was generating a lot of excitement in the community.

“We are thrilled with the success of the sales to date and the volume of local buyers prior to the official launch which we see as a great endorsement of the overall project,” he said.&nbsp;

“We can see that people are excited about the project, particularly Harris Farm coming to the Shire, it will bring a new vibrancy and will inspire other retailers to come to the rejuvenated strip.”

The project received development approval in September 2022. The approval came within a month of the approval for another major Sammut Group project, PARC, a commercial building and hospitality venue dubbed PARC Pavilion, which they will own and operate in partnership with hospitality outfit Feros Group.

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Sammut Group’s Cronulla project, VUE, attracts strong local interest ahead of launch

Prolific local development firm Sammut Group has been given the green light by the Sydney South Planning Panel to push ahead on its $350 million redevelopment of the northern end of Cronulla Mall.

The project, which will incorporate 112 apartments, a Harris Farm supermarket and 885 sqm of commercial space, is the first&nbsp;major urban renewal approval for the area since Northies Hotel in 1999.

To be called VUE,&nbsp;the development comprises four levels of basement parking, a two-storey podium including ground-floor retail and first-floor commercial and two residential buildings.

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The project has a resort style feel, featuring a large communal terrace with a pavilion and pool located at podium level, while street-level landscaping and upgrades to the public domain will bring new vitality to the daily experience of the area.

VUE will sit on an amalgamated 5225 sqm site comprised of several retail and commercial buildings along the main entry to Cronulla Beach between Croydon Street and Abel Place.

Sammut Group lodged a development application for the site in June 2021. The approval comes within a month of the approval for another major Sammut Group project, PARC, a commercial building and hospitality venue PARC Pavilion they will own and operate in partnership with leading hospitality outfit Feros Group.

Sammut Group Chief Executive Officer Allen Sammut said he believes the project approval for VUE will see a reversal of fortune for the many local businesses that tackled the impacts of the pandemic.

“After a very tough few years for the local traders and retailers in the centre of Cronulla, we hope they will see this as the start of a great new time of growth and renewal. We’re extremely excited to bring a whole new life to our CBD,” he said.

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“The approval for our VUE project gives us the chance to effectively ‘bookend’ Cronulla Mall with the highest level of design quality, and two very significant projects that will generate vibrancy and buzz, which the area sorely needs.” 
 
Sammut Group Chief Operating Officer Julian Sammut said the approval gave the family business the chance to make a very positive contribution to their hometown.

“We are very conscious of the role we can play as a local family-operated firm that prides ourselves on having a commitment to quality in our DNA.

“When completed, VUE will become one of Cronulla’s iconic buildings. It is a great gateway development for the area and will provide amenities to everyone in the Sutherland Shire community.

“To be able to bring Harris Farm to the Shire – and help them deliver what will be their flagship store - is a huge positive and we’re excited about the job opportunities that will come along with that,” he said.

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The inclusion of Harris Farm as part of the offering had already generated significant enquiry for the additional retail spaces in the project.

VUE, which has been designed by PBD Architects will officially hit the market early in 2023, with reports of already strong interest from buyers wanting to secure an apartment.

Sammut Group is a renowned and award-winning developer of high-end residential and commercial projects across Australia.

With an extensive portfolio and impressive reputation in the New South Wales market bolstered by the success of upmarket developments such as Banc, Loft, Breeze and Drift in Cronulla, Sammut Group is also active on the Gold Coast.

Their absolute beachfront $200M 6-star luxury Coast project on Garfield Terrace has broken local price records with apartments selling for an average price of $5.25 million.

Sammut Group has teamed with its venture capital partner Alceon Group to deliver VUE, Coast and the recently approved PARC.

Alceon Group is a Sydney-based investment group and is one of Australia’s largest non-bank providers of development finance, having invested over $4 billion across real estate, private equity/credit, and listed equities investment strategies.

Sammut Group secure sign off for VUE, Cronulla Mall's mixed-use urban renewal project

The boutique Sydney developer Fiducia is set to launch its latest apartment collection to the market, an exclusive range of 12 Mediterranean-inspired residences in the heart of the Sutherland Shire.

Callista, derived from the Greek word for ‘most beautiful’, is positioned in one of Cronulla’s most intimate beachside neighbourhoods, with the apartments featuring design pieces hand selected from the European coastline.

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Two, three and four-bedroom apartments are on offer on, with the apartments extending onto either lush garden courtyards or balconies, with the four-bedder dwellings on the higher levels benefitting from ocean views. &nbsp;

Fiducia’s Development Director, Marie Doyle, said the group have long had a love and history of delivering boutique costal apartments, with it only being a matter of time until they developed in Cronulla.

“Callista offers something for a range of buyers from young professionals, downsizers with a love for beachside proximity or locals simply seeking an upgrade in living," Doyle said.

Prices begin at $2.2 million for a two-bedroom courtyard apartment, ranging up to $7.3 million for the four-bedroom penthouse.

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Fiducia have appointed interior designer Chloe Matters to handle the interiors of the apartments, which are designed by local architects Peter Courvaras.

“We wanted to bring together an organic palette rich in texture with elements of rustic stone, natural whites and materials that conjured up that effortless feeling of summer on the Mediterranean coast,” Doyle added.

Callista will also offer residents a communal pool, barbecue area, outdoor shower and surfboard racks.

Highland has been appointed as the exclusive selling agent on the project. Highland CEO David Highland saying the project will set a new benchmark for luxury in apartment living in Cronulla.

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“With an obvious nod to European design and styling not seen before in Cronulla, Callista will offer buyers something very special and unique," Highland said.

"I’m excited to see Fudicia’s new project come to life."

Established in 2004, Fiducia has completed over 700 residences to date, picking up a string of awards along the way, including from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA NSW), Housing Industry Australia (HIA), and REINSW.

Fiducia set to launch luxury Cronulla apartment project, Callista 

The Cronulla mall is set for a $350 million facelift, with the Sydney developer Sammut Group set to create a new mixed-use retail and residential precinct.

The mixed-use urban renewal project at the northern end of the Cronulla Mall, which the&nbsp;Sutherland Shire Council calls the Northern Gateway site, will see the old retail and commercial and retail space renovated and extended.

The 5,225 sqm development, called Vue, will also home&nbsp;122 one, two and three bedroom apartments, developed above the shopping precinct.

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&ldquo;This is a game-changing development that will provide the catalyst for the future revitalisation and growth of the Cronulla CBD,&rdquo; Sammut Group director Allen Sammut said.

&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a pivotal project for the area, particularly the many businesses in Cronulla that have been struggling in recent years.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re extremely excited and eager to see our vision for this iconic gateway site come to life, ushering in a new era of optimism and opportunity for Cronulla.&rdquo;

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There will be 885 sqm of commercial space, as well as&nbsp;speciality shops, restaurants and full-line major supermarket brand Harris Farm Markets, set to become their flagship store.

It&#39;s the same location where there was a 20-level tower proposed back in 2017 by a different development group.&nbsp;

About the developer

Established as Sammut Constructions by Paul Sammut over five decades ago, the family-owned business is now headed by sons Allen and John, and grandson Julian Sammut, who have evolved the business into &lsquo;Sammut Group&rsquo;.

They have won over 40 major industry awards for their projects and have an extensive portfolio&nbsp;in the New South Wales market and the local market with Banc, Loft, Breeze and Drift all developed in the Sutherland Shire.

Sammut are developing Vue with the Sydney-based investment group Alceon, who they are also teaming up with for the <a href="/news/qld/tower-reveal-sammut-lodge-plans-for-200-million-surfers-paradise-apartment-tower-coast">$200 million luxury Surfers Paradise development</a>.

The 5,225 sqm development, called Vue, will also see 122 one, two and three bedroom apartments developed above the shopping centre

Sammut Group's $350 million mixed-use development Vue to change Cronulla CBD

Sydney&rsquo;s top weekend sale came auction eve when a Cronulla apartment was snapped on Friday.&nbsp;

The four bedroom, three bathroom Saltaire apartment at 201/21-23 Prince St fetched $5.8m through Highlands Property agent Mitchell Wynn.&nbsp;

The apartment is set in the boutique block of eight spread over flour floors.

The second floor space last sold at $3.8m in 2018.

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Cronulla&#39;s median apartment price sits at $825,000 according to realestate.com.au.

Sydney’s top sale came weekend auction eve when a Cronulla apartment was snapped Friday. 

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$5.8 million trophy Cronulla apartment sale tops weekend results

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This summer has earmarked a trend in Australians keen to invest in a holiday home to call their own.

“With the costs of renting a holiday home soaring thanks to huge local demand, combined with record low interest rates, we’re experiencing a unique situation where it may actually be more cost effective to buy rather than regularly rent a holiday home”, said David Hancock, senior financial planner at Montara Wealth.

To assist in your search, Urban takes a look at six stunning coastal properties to consider in NSW. 
 

1. Lighthouse, Dee Why 
Address: 9-17 Howard Avenue, Dee Why NSW 2099 
Two-bedroom apartments from $935,000

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Showcasing unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean, beach and lagoon, Lighthouse is Dee Why’s latest architectural landmark.

Delivered by Meriton, the development soars high above the surrounding streetscape, blending residential, retail and commercial in one dynamic location – ideal for downsizers or couples looking for a coastal investment property.

Built over four buildings, with two towers rising up to 17 storeys high, Lighthouse comprises of 351 apartments with a range of one, two and three-bedroom configurations, including dual-level residences. 
 

2. Kalypso, Tamarama 
Address: 63 Fletcher Street, Tamarama NSW 2026 
Apartment prices available upon request

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For those seeking spectacular views of the stunning coastline, Kalypso provides the authentic coastal lifestyle amongst the unmatched beauty of Tamarama.

Delivered by DARE Property Group, Kalypso is inspired by the natural ﬂow of the ocean with a palette that echoes its surrounds of sand and surf.

Curated by Mim Design, Kalypso's curved walls and stone benchtops pay homage to the undulating waves close-by, with vast open spaces and large windows welcoming the sea breeze. 
 

3. Wavelength, Cronulla 
Address: 49-57 Gerrale Street, Cronulla NSW 2230 
Apartment prices available upon request

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Iridium Development’s Wavelength captures the spirit of the coast with its undulating façade and rhythmic curves, designed by Architecture Urbaneia.

Making the ideal coastal home, the development is surrounded by water, and a foreshore park, fusing contemporary architecture and the coastal lifestyle.

Offering one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, Wavelength delivers flowing interiors, open-plan layouts and meticulously designed bathrooms. 
 

4. Estelle, Bondi 
Address: 67-69 Penkivil Street, Bondi NSW 2026 
Apartment prices available upon request

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Showcasing style, quality and privacy, Estelle is the Bondi’s latest coastal development by K2 Property Development Group.

Among its amenities include a landscaped common garden, alfresco entertaining and full-length balconies for year-round use.

Designed by MHN Design Union and Lawless &amp; Meyerson, this development boasts a boutique collection of 14 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, soaring rakes ceilings and the coastal backdrop of the exclusive Eastern suburbs. 
 

5. Luna, Cronulla 
Address: 13 Arthur Avenue, Cronulla NSW 2230 
Apartment prices available upon request

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Tucked away in a quiet beachfront cul-de-sac, Luna is only a short stroll from the central hub of bustling Cronulla.

Situated steps from the water’s edge, Luna provides everything at your doorstep, from gold courses, expansive parklands and magnificent beaches.

Delivered by Plank Developments and designed by Vic Lake Architects, Luna was designed with a timeless and sophisticated edge, enhancing its oceanfront position.

Among its amenities include alfresco living space, secure basement car parking and sun-drenched interiors. 
 

6. Soul, Cronulla 
Address: 131-133 Gerrale Street, Cronulla NSW 2230 
Apartment prices available upon request

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Located in Sydney’s southern beaches and just footsteps from the sands of Cronulla, Soul offers relaxed coastal living.

Boasting sweeping ocean views and outlooks in every direction, the development offers the ideal sanctuary from busy city living.

Soul’s two and three-bedroom residences deliver floor-to-ceiling windows and open-plan interiors.

Among the project’s features are modern designs, decadent finishes and, in the luxury penthouse, a private rooftop courtyard and a swimming pool.
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Wanting to extend summer? Check out six of NSW's best coastal apartment developments

A Breeze Cronulla apartment has been snapped up for $2.8 million through Ray White agent Karan Bambacas.

The three bedroom, two bathroom apartment is located in the complex built in 2016 by Sammut Developments.

The apartment comes with 182 sqm of internal space and parking for four vehicles.

The interiors have limestone flooring flowing onto its terrace.

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It is a pet friendly complex which has 27 apartments of two and three bedrooms over nine levels.

The strata fees are $3400 per quarter.

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A Cronulla trophy apartment in the Breeze has sold for $2.8 million

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Allen and John Sammut, two of Sutherland Shire’s best known apartment builders, have secured a $10.25 million off-the-plan sale in their Ozone, Cronulla project.
The 300 sqm plus beachside sub-penthouse secured the highest price ever paid for an apartment in the shire.
With views of the ocean from South Cronulla to North Cronulla beach, the sale was secured by local agent David Highland at Highland Property Group.
There are 38 apartments in the nine-level Ozone St complex that has a 2022 completion date with demolition of the existing dated unit blocks set for coming weeks.
Its two top-floor penthouses had both been sold for $7.5 million, which at that time were records for ­Cronulla in 2018 and then 2019.
The initial penthouse sale was to the Greer family from Taren Point.
The project is being undertaken by brothers Allen and John, in partnership with Rebel Property Group, Ghassy Bayni’s Morehuman and Leda Living, the Ell family company which has felt the impact of the COVID-19 virus more than others in the industry.
Following their late father, Paul, who built 200 prestige abodes, Sammut Developments have undertaken numerous Cronulla residential projects including Drift, Coast, Banc and Breeze since founded in 1993.
Ozone includes a mix of one, two and three-bedroom layouts, with ­remaining apartments ranging in price from $1.1 million to $5.75 ­million.
The previous off-the-plan record price for Cronulla was in the Wavelength development on Gerrale Street for $6.3 million.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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