Longstanding Gold Coast and Canberra developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a> is continuing to roll on with its Glitter Strip apartment pipeline, seeking to return to Mermaid Beach with a new 68-apartment development.

Morris, founded by Barry Morris in 1978 and one of the Gold Coast’s most prolific apartment developers over the past two decades, has filed plans for a 12-storey mixed-use building at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/36-seabeach-avenue-mermaid-beach-qld-4218">34-36 Seabeach Avenue</a>, on the prized eastern side of the Gold Coast Highway.

The 1,227 sqm site occupies a prominent corner position at Seabeach Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway, opposite the Mermaid Plaza retail and office precinct and around 140 metres walking distance from the future Mermaid Beach South light rail station.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fraser-partners-0">Fraser &amp; Partners</a> has designed the project, which will comprise 68 apartments across a mix of 48 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom residences.

The building will rise 12 storeys, reaching a maximum height of 36 metres, with the apartments accounting for a total of 156 bedrooms. The development application also seeks approval for short-term accommodation across the 68 apartments, while two office tenancies are proposed at ground level.

The plans show 108 car spaces across the development, with parking accommodated at ground level and within a three-level basement accessed from Seabeach Avenue.

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Resident amenity will be concentrated on level two, where Fraser &amp; Partners has designed a recreation deck with a swimming pool, 90 sqm pool terrace, outdoor barbecue area and gym.

The broader communal offering will also incorporate landscaped spaces, with the planning documents noting the amenity has been designed to provide areas for recreation, social interaction and outdoor living.

The proposal would continue the transformation of the Gold Coast Highway corridor through Mermaid Beach ahead of the arrival of the light rail.

The site is zoned Neighbourhood Centre and sits within the Mermaid Beach/Broadbeach Light Rail Corridor neighbourhood plan. While the prescribed building height is 24 metres, the site is identified within an Urban Neighbourhood context providing for a 50 per cent height uplift to 36 metres.

Planning documents describe the stretch of the Gold Coast Highway between Broadbeach and Nobby Beach as increasingly characterised by medium and high-rise development, with the proposed Morris tower joining projects including Ventura, The Alfred, Oceans and Otto.

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The development would mark Morris Property Group's latest investment in Mermaid Beach, where it has already delivered two apartment projects.

Otto, at 1 Bondi Avenue on the western side of the Gold Coast Highway, comprises 70 apartments across nine storeys. The project was completed in 2019 and includes a residents' gym, recreation deck and swimming pool.

Morris also developed Oceans at 46 Ocean Street, a nine-storey, 70-apartment build-to-rent development completed in 2019. Oceans was the group's first build-to-rent project and incorporates commercial space at ground level.

The two existing Morris projects sit further north along the same Gold Coast Highway corridor as the proposed Seabeach Avenue development. Fraser &amp; Partners' planning analysis specifically identifies both Otto and Oceans among the established built-form precedents surrounding the site.

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Mermaid Beach represents only part of Morris' considerable Gold Coast footprint.

The family-owned developer has been particularly active in neighbouring Broadbeach, delivering projects including Sierra Grand, Eclipse, Synergy, Qube, Koko, Opus and Malo, while its current pipeline includes Maison and the two-tower Crest development.

Further south, Morris has also developed a string of projects in Burleigh Heads, including Element, Boardwalk and Sandbar, while Essentia expanded its footprint north into Surfers Paradise.

The Seabeach Avenue application has been lodged by PMM Broadbeach Pty Ltd and seeks a development permit for a Material Change of Use for multiple dwellings, short-term accommodation and office uses. Zone Planning Group prepared the planning application, with Fraser &amp; Partners commissioned as architect.

The project comes as the developer continues to expand its Gold Coast pipeline while retaining a significant presence in Canberra. Morris now has more than $2.5 billion of development in its national pipeline and has delivered more than 7,000 homes during its near five-decade history

Joel Robinson

First look: Morris Property Group returns to Mermaid Beach with new Seabeach Avenue apartment development

<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787272340808000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3hvFB2uWTRfEyEcpTSnnK9" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis" target="_blank">Fortis</a>&nbsp;is continuing its stronghold on Sydn​ey’s eastern suburbs apartment market, launching&nbsp;in September&nbsp;its latest boutique&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787272340808000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0GI5S9-wNeiLUnM-d1uYkw" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/double-bay-nsw-2028" target="_blank">Double Bay</a>&nbsp;development,&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-william-double-bay-55-william-street-double-bay-nsw-2028&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787272340808000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2YNouJQcFjiTTgVHbgDLA-" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-william-double-bay-55-william-street-double-bay-nsw-2028" target="_blank">55 William</a>.

55 William presents&nbsp;just eight north-facing&nbsp;two-bedroom, three-bedroom and full-floor&nbsp;residences to the market, priced from $4.5 million.

The upcoming launch comes just weeks after Fortis secured approval for the $80 million development, its third eastern suburbs approval in two months. Construction is already underway, with completion targeted for 2028.

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55 William adds to a growing concentration of Fortis projects in and around Double Bay, a market the developer has become increasingly active in over recent years.

Fortis previously completed the nine-residence Marmont on New South Head Road, while it is currently developing a mixed-use residential and retail project at 12 Cross Street. Its wider Double Bay footprint also extends into commercial and retail development.

The developer's broader Sydney residential pipeline is particularly concentrated across the eastern suburbs, with projects spanning Doub​le Bay, Ro​se Bay, Wo​ollahra, Dar​ling Point, Poi​nt Piper and Eli​zabeth Bay.

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At 55 William, Fortis has again turned to MHN Design Union, the architecture practice behind several of its eastern suburbs projects, while London-based 1508 London has been appointed to handle the interiors and Wyer &amp; Co the landscaping.

The six-level building will comprise a combination of two and three-bedroom apartments, including a garden residence, full-floor apartments, a sub-penthouse and penthouse. Each residence will have secure basement parking and private outdoor space.

A rooftop terrace for all residents, along with select apartments, enjoys views across Double Bay Harbour and toward the Sydney skyline.

Ceiling heights will reach up to three metres&nbsp;in select residences, while the kitchens will feature natural stone and integrated Gaggenau appliances.

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The boutique nature of the project reflects the type of stock Fortis has increasingly targeted across Sydney's eastern suburbs, where larger apartments and smaller buildings are being pitched primarily toward local owner-occupiers and downsizers.

Fortis Group General Manager Ed Eve said the developer continues to see demand from buyers wanting to remain in the eastern suburbs but move into newer, lower-maintenance housing.

“We're seeing continued demand from local owner-occupiers and downsizers looking for high-quality homes that allow them to remain in the eastern suburbs, close to the lifestyle and community they know,” Eve said.

55 William is also one of the early projects to respond directly to the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms. Fortis had previously secured approval for just two townhouses on the 599 sqm site before revising the scheme to eight apartments following the planning changes.

Situated one street back from Double Bay's water's edge, the project enjoys an enviable harbourside setting within walking distance of Double Bay Village and the ferry wharf.

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Fortis has increasingly made the eastern suburbs a major focus of its Sydney pipeline. Beyond Double Bay, it recently completed the 14-residence Piper in Point Piper and has projects underway or planned across Rose Bay, Woollahra and Darling Point.

The developer recently secured approval for Verano in Rose Bay, a six-level development comprising 21 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, also designed by MHNDU.

55 William&nbsp;is soon to be release to the market with VIP appointments commencing early September,&nbsp;with residences priced from $4.5 million.

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Fortis continues eastern suburbs push with 55 William launch

UAE-based developer Arada has unveiled plans for a $2 billion twin-tower apartment development in Broadbeach, marking its first move into Queensland as it continues its rapid expansion across Australia.

Arada will develop 952 apartments across two towers on a prominent site opposite the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the project targeted for completion ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The project represents Arada's largest commitment to the Australian market since arriving in the country in 2024 and significantly expands a local pipeline that has now grown to eight projects and more than 5,000 homes.

It will also be the first major Queensland project delivered by Roberts Co since the tier-one contractor was acquired by Arada Group in 2025.

Plus Studio has designed the Broadbeach development, which will comprise one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two towers connected by a landscaped podium.

A significant resident amenity offering will include lagoon and lap pools, a gym, sauna and steam room, alongside a mist room, infrared room and salt scrub facilities. Communal terraces, private dining areas, a library, residents' lounge and work-from-home spaces are also planned. Around 1,200 sqm of retail and hospitality space will occupy the ground floor.

The site puts Arada in one of the Gold Coast's most active apartment markets, directly opposite the convention centre and within walking distance of Pacific Fair, The Star Gold Coast and Broadbeach's dining and retail precinct.

It also has immediate access to the Gold Coast light rail network and sits just a few blocks from the beach.

Arada Group Chief Executive Ahmed Alkhoshaibi said Broadbeach represented an opportunity for the developer to expand beyond its initial NSW pipeline.

“Broadbeach is a world-class address that gives us the canvas to create a community of exceptional design and lifestyle quality that genuinely enriches the daily lives of the people who call it home,” Alkhoshaibi said.

“This is our first development outside New South Wales, and it reflects our growing ambition to grow in key urban markets around the country.”

Alkhoshaibi said bringing Roberts Co into the project would give Arada greater control over the development and construction process.

“Delivering this project through Roberts Co, our own tier-one construction business, means we can bring the quality, pace and accountability that our buyers expect.”

The move into Broadbeach comes as Arada accelerates its Australian expansion following its entry into the market two years ago. The developer has assembled a pipeline of eight projects comprising more than 5,000 homes, while the acquisition of Roberts Co last year gave the group its own Australian construction capability.

Globally, Arada has a development portfolio valued at $50 billion comprising more than 55,000 homes across the UAE, United Kingdom and Australia.

The Gold Coast is emerging as the next major market for the developer, with strong population growth and infrastructure spending ahead of the 2032 Games continuing to underpin significant apartment development across the coastal strip.

Arada plots $2 billion Broadbeach towers in major Queensland move

Sydney’s downsizer market is changing, with a growing cohort of buyers prioritising the right home over simply finding a smaller one.

Coronation Property Head of Sales Cam Porter says the traditional idea of downsizing does not necessarily reflect what many buyers are now looking for, particularly those moving from established family homes across Sydney.

Instead, he says they are increasingly becoming “right-sizers”, seeking lower-maintenance homes without sacrificing the space, amenity or quality they have become accustomed to.

“We are increasingly seeing buyers who are not motivated by the idea of simply moving into a smaller property,” Porter says.

“They are right-sizers. They want a home that is easier to manage and better connected, but they still expect generosity, quality and a floorplan that supports the way they live.”

It is a subtle but important distinction in a market where apartment developers are increasingly targeting established owner-occupiers.

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For many of these buyers, moving from a house to an apartment is not driven by a desire to dramatically reduce their living space. Instead, the appeal is in removing some of the maintenance associated with a larger home while retaining generous living areas, storage and enough flexibility to accommodate family and friends.

Coronation’s sales team is seeing buyers place particular importance on natural light, practical storage and additional rooms that can be used as guest bedrooms, home offices or secondary living spaces.

Kitchens and dining areas are also playing an increasingly important role, particularly for buyers who regularly entertain or have children and grandchildren visit.

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“These buyers still want their home to feel generous,” Porter says.

“They may want less maintenance, but they are not looking for less life.”

The challenge for the broader housing market is providing enough of the right stock to encourage that move.

While much of the discussion around Sydney’s housing shortage has centred on the number of homes being delivered, Porter says the diversity of those homes is equally important.

Older homeowners can remain in large family houses for longer when they cannot find an appropriate alternative in the neighbourhoods where they have built their lives.

“The decision is rarely as simple as wanting fewer bedrooms,” Porter says.

“People are weighing up their connection to a neighbourhood, the space they need for family, the quality of the home and whether it will continue to work for them over the long term.”

It also has implications beyond the downsizer market. Providing suitable apartments for smaller households can free up established houses for families who need the additional bedrooms and land, creating greater movement through the housing market.

<h2>Lillian targets the next stage of apartment buyer</h2>

It is a buyer Coronation is targeting at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lillian-erskineville-9-metters-street-erskineville-nsw-2043">Lillian</a>, its new collection of apartments, terraces and penthouses at Erskineville Village.

Designed by Silvester Fuller, Lillian has been shaped around larger living spaces, natural light and flexible floorplans, alongside landscaped areas, wellness amenity and communal spaces for residents.

The development will form part of Coronation’s broader Erskineville Village precinct, which will combine new homes with green space, retail, hospitality and new pedestrian connections.

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McPherson Park will sit at the centre of the precinct, creating a significant new green space alongside the project’s retail and hospitality offering.

For Porter, the opportunity is to give buyers another housing option without forcing them to leave the part of Sydney they already know.

“People should be able to change the type of home they live in without having to change their entire life,” he says.

“For many buyers, Lillian offers the opportunity to remain connected to the Inner West and the city, while gaining access to a more convenient, walkable and considered way of living.”

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Coronation will explore the changing <a href="https://lillianresidences.com.au/news/lillian-x-space-x-downsizers-event-27-august/">right-sizer market at an event on August 27</a>, bringing together experts across property, design and lifestyle.

Held in partnership with SPACE, Poliform and Downsizer.com.au, the event will include a property market outlook from economist Michael Blythe alongside discussion around the considerations facing buyers planning their next move.

Attendees will also be able to learn more about the residences and amenity planned at Lillian Erskineville.

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From downsizing to right-sizing: What Sydney buyers want from their next home

Family-owned builder and developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/omaya">Omaya</a> is bringing its 27-storey The Maybelle development to market, with the 229-apartment tower rising alongside Ismay Reserve near North Strathfield.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-maybelle-21-parramatta-road-homebush-nsw-2140">The Maybelle</a> will comprise one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with its height providing elevated outlooks towards the Sydney skyline and Harbour Bridge, while other residences will look across neighbouring Ismay Reserve.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/squillace-architects">Squillace Architects</a>, the tower combines its parkside setting with proximity to the established retail, dining and transport amenity around North Strathfield.

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Residences will feature open-plan living spaces and a choice of two interior schemes, while communal amenity is spread across two elevated levels of the building.

Level 8 will be home to the Garden Pavilion, a full-floor resident space incorporating communal entertaining and breakout areas, seating and recreation spaces. Further up the tower, a landscaped Sky Terrace on Level 14 will provide another communal area with panoramic views towards the Harbour Bridge and Sydney skyline.

At ground level, the development sits directly alongside Ismay Reserve, where lawns, walking paths, children's play areas, picnic spaces and recreational facilities extend the green space available immediately around the project.

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The Maybelle is also within walking distance of North Strathfield and the Bakehouse Quarter, which provides a mix of cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday services.

Existing rail and bus services provide connections across Sydney, while the future North Strathfield Metro and access to the M4 will add to the transport options available around the precinct. Walking and cycling routes also extend via Powells Creek towards Sydney Olympic Park and its sporting, entertainment and parkland precincts.

Families are also well positioned for access to a broad selection of established schools and education options across Strathfield and the surrounding Inner West.

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Omaya has operated in Sydney for more than 35 years, managing projects from acquisition and design through to construction and delivery. The family-owned company is both developer and builder of The Maybelle.

Apartments start from $560,000, with the development protected by 10-year Latent Defects Insurance.

Construction is well underway, with completion expected by the end of 2026 and move-in anticipated from Q1 2027.

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The Maybelle brings 27-storey parkside tower to market near North Strathfield

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Perfectly situated within walking distance to Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and the free tram zone, <a href="/buildings/melbourne-grand-560-lonsdale-street-melbourne" target="_blank">Melbourne Grand</a> offers the coveted inner-city lifestyle. 

Check out our video tour:

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<h2>MELBOURNE GRAND AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: <a href="/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a>

Location: 560 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Number of residences: 652

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Many apartments offer sensational views, with luxurious Miele appliances, marble look splashbacks and high gloss joinery, with ample storage, dual sinks with quality German tapware.

Living areas are generous, with plush carpet and high ceilings, The modern open plan layout, makes the most of the panoramic city views via floor-to-ceiling glazing, extending to private sheltered balconies. 

Bathrooms include semi-frameless showers, with wall hung vanities, large format tiles and an expansive mirrored storage cabinet. Concealed behind bifold doors you'll find your own laundry, with plenty of storage for linen and towels. 

The large double bedrooms offer the most exquisite city views, with plenty of natural light. Some bedrooms also include integrated wardrobes, with floor-to-ceiling mirrored sliding doors. 

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An entire floor has been dedicated to providing resort-style facilities for residents, including a large kitchen and dining area, perfect for entertaining friends and family. A fully equipped boutique cinema provides the perfect space to relax and enjoy a movie, and the state-of-the-art gymnasium means you can give up your gym membership and instead, exercise at home. 

And that's not all, Melbourne Grand also includes a swimming pool, a 24-hour concierge service, barbeque facilities and more for residents to discover. 

Love the look of Melbourne Grand? <a href="/buildings/melbourne-grand-560-lonsdale-street-melbourne" target="_blank">Request a call from a Central Equity sales consultant</a> today via Urban.
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Urban's tour of a completed Melbourne Grand apartment

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From world-class public transport to boutique eateries on your doorstep, <a href="/buildings/volaire-9-dryburgh-street-west-melbourne">Volaire</a> gives residents the lifestyle upgrade they deserve. Recently we were invited to take a tour of a completed apartment at the exciting new <a href="/developers/cbus-property">Cbus Property</a> development in Melbourne. 

Check out our video tour:

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<h2><a href="/buildings/volaire-9-dryburgh-street-west-melbourne">VOLAIRE AT A GLANCE</a></h2>

Developer: <a href="/developers/cbus-property">Cbus Property</a>

Architect: <a href="/architects/hayball">Hayball</a>

Builder: <a href="/builders/built">Built.</a>

Location: 9 Dryburgh Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003

Number of residences: 152

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Neutral interior tones provide a blank canvas to add your own personal taste, and the large living area offers room for a variety of furniture layouts. The floor to ceiling joinery provides an ever-changing backdrop of the bay, city or distant-ranges, for residents to enjoy year-round. 

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High ceilings in the bedrooms create a feeling of spaciousness, and the generous built-in wardrobes also double as full-length mirrors. 

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The Hayball designed building features a striking facade, which exudes modern luxury, while also complementing the site's industrial heritage.

Situated just within walking distance to North Melbourne station, Flagstaff Gardens and a stone's throw to the M2, Volaire offers the perfect inner-city lifestyle. For more information about the apartments available for sale, reach out to a sales consultant via Urban. 
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Urban’s tour of a completed Volaire apartment

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Recently we were invited to take a tour of one of Toplace's completed Skyview apartments in Sydney's Castle Hill. Situated within walking distance to the Metro, a stone's throw to schools and universities, and the upgraded Castle Towers Shopping Centre – Skyview has it all. 

Check out our video tour:

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<h2>SKYVIEW AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: <a href="/developers/toplace">Toplace</a>

Location: 51 Old Castle Hill Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154

Number of buildings within the development: 5

<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/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-4dbf208e9035afe751d03e204040391c_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="218" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-4dbf208e9035afe751d03e204040391c_1.jpg?itok=fdLageOT" width="580"></a></figure><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/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-8b33ecbe7d3d30d34bd63fc5a9deb4f0.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="322" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-8b33ecbe7d3d30d34bd63fc5a9deb4f0.jpg?itok=Drsei_CP" width="580"></a></figure>Skyview kitchens are intuitively designed with free-flowing layouts and high-quality Smeg appliances. The kitchen islands are complete with double sinks and generous dishwashers, providing a great use of the available space, and more room for living. 

The open plan living area is complemented by wall-to-wall operable glazing, giving each home a stunning outlook, plenty of sunlight and airflow. Whether you opt for a one, two or three-bedroom configuration, the living areas are spacious, with a pared-back design scheme allowing you to add your own styling and furnishings. 

<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/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-b86331e234d16fbef5baa9e969cdec18.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="348" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-b86331e234d16fbef5baa9e969cdec18.jpg?itok=ZleoscN_" width="580"></a></figure><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/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-d99f3531ee6729f9f093b81dfd5d88de_1.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="435" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-d99f3531ee6729f9f093b81dfd5d88de_1.jpg?itok=Ci4-U6Yt" width="580"></a></figure>Skyview apartment bathrooms a simplistic and modern. Walk-in showers are styled with contemporary easy-clean tiles and the porcelain vanities feature built-in storage, with a wall-hung frameless mirror above. The bedrooms can comfortably fit a king bed, with space either side, and some master suites also extend to an adjoining balcony and walk-in wardrobes. 

Residents will also have access to a great selection of on-site amenities including a swimming pool, gymnasium, barbeque areas and vegetable gardens. 

<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/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-381240898b0b2cbe30d8b8306cc3e02f.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/skyview-51-old-castle-hill-road-castle-hill-381240898b0b2cbe30d8b8306cc3e02f.jpg?itok=mapJJCXe" width="580"></a></figure>If you'd love to move into a new home today, reach out to a Skyview sales agent via Urban to learn more or to book your own tour. 
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Urban’s tour of a completed Skyview apartment

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Bringing a new sense of luxury living to Melbourne's Camberwell is <a href="/buildings/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east">Hawthorn Park</a>. Designed by multi-award-winning architect, Rothelowman, Hawthorn Park reimagines the norm of apartment living. 

Hawthorn Park boasts unparalleled amenities - from Melbourne's first sky pool and theatre rooms in selected apartments to a stunning sky lounge and approximately 2000 square metres of parkland curated by landscape architect Jack Merlo. 

Check out our video tour:

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<h2>HAWTHORN PARK AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: Dahua Group

Architect: Rothelowman

Location: 33 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123

Number of apartments: 330

Slated for construction: Dec 2020

<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/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east-99caf70ff16916932338e6b85733c7bc_0.jpeg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="394" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east-99caf70ff16916932338e6b85733c7bc_0.jpeg?itok=9Vm6n_hr" width="580"></a></figure>Starting our tour in the kitchen, you'll notice the generous amount of space and high-quality fixtures, with exceptional Miele and Gaggenau appliances. 

The kitchen offers residents plenty of built-in storage, with designer golden lighting and a stone kitchen island, providing the perfect centrepiece for friends and family to gather around and socialise. The kitchen flows seamlessly to the living area, which features opulent floor-to-ceiling joinery to allow for an abundance of natural light. 

<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/4ae00165-6e92-482a-9cc8-6022fdafa021-w1920-h1080.jpeg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="326" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/4ae00165-6e92-482a-9cc8-6022fdafa021-w1920-h1080.jpeg?itok=UNtFJ09L" width="580"></a></figure>The Hawthorn Park bathrooms feature a stunning wall-sized mirror, rainfall and handheld showerheads, luxurious stone vanity and plenty of bathroom storage as well as ultra-modern gunmetal tapware.

With a completion date set for late 2020 and situated just 6.7km from Melbourne's CBD, these apartments won't be on the market long, so secure your new Hawthorn East address today by <a href="/buildings/hawthorn-park-33-camberwell-road-hawthorn-east">reaching out to a Hawthorn Park sales agent</a> via Urban.
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Urban’s tour of the Hawthorn Park display suite

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Our first display suite tour of 2020 is <a href="/buildings/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands">Escala NewQuay</a>, located on the ground floor of the Banksia building at Melbourne’s Docklands. Prospective buyers are welcomed into the suite with a series of architectural models, illustrating Escala’s place within MAB Corporation’s master-planned community. While this particular display suite is not a full model home, the impeccable attention to detail within every aspect of the showroom will give buyers a great understanding of how the apartments will look upon completion.

Check out our video tour:

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<a href="/buildings/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands">ESCALA NEWQUAY</a> AT A GLANCE

Developer: <a href="/developers/mab-corporation">MAB Corporation</a>

Architect: <a href="/architects/six-degrees-architects">Six Degrees Architects</a>

Location: 2 Glenti Place, NewQuay Docklands

Number of apartments: 173

Construction slated for completion: 2021

<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/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands-edf4f111df3ac55a886989b740788f9e.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Sample floor-plan "><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="224" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands-edf4f111df3ac55a886989b740788f9e.jpg?itok=omGcygo0" title="Sample floor-plan " width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Sample floor-plan</figcaption></figure>Escala NewQuay is the highly anticipated addition to Melbourne’s Docklands. The multi-residential development raises the bar for modern city living with innovative design, quality building and a focus on community living.

The development is one of the first projects in Melbourne to take on board the Victorian government’s Better Apartments Design Standards. By meeting the architectural criteria, apartments will have liveability at the forefront of design, meaning more spacious, light-filled interiors.

A staggering 75% of the 173 residences have already sold, with buyers drawn in by the developer’s commitment to quality, and unique residential offering.

<h2>Escala NewQuay lofts, apartments and SOHOs</h2>

Designed by Six Degrees Architects, the development comprises one, two- and three-bedroom configurations, with a range of apartments, lofts and SOHOs (home offices) on offer.

<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/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands-2aef623b914f32eb5b4274a4713caf5f.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Escala NewQuay's stunning facade against a city backdrop"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="725" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands-2aef623b914f32eb5b4274a4713caf5f.jpg?itok=g7Bt-CfF" title="Escala NewQuay's stunning facade against a city backdrop" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Escala NewQuay's stunning glass facade against a city backdrop</figcaption></figure>Lofts

Lofts are split-level one and two-bedroom homes with mezzanine floors. The lofts feature expansive double-height living areas, for heightened opulence and natural airflow.

Apartments

Apartments are available in spacious two and three-bedroom configurations, providing buyers with the option of spacious inner-city apartment living. These homes have luxurious floor-to-ceiling joinery and offer stunning city views.

<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/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands-ddc4114dfdb026d063035a5295dc5a3e.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Spacious open-plan living at Escala NewQuay"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="290" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands-ddc4114dfdb026d063035a5295dc5a3e.jpg?itok=wQb3jaXs" title="Spacious open-plan living at Escala NewQuay" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Spacious open-plan living at Escala NewQuay  </figcaption></figure>​SOHO

SOHO is a ground-floor residence with a street-frontage, giving buyers the flexibility to create the perfect home office in the heart of Melbourne’s thriving NewQuay.

Amenities + Location

Available to residents is a long list of luxury on-site amenities, which include an indoor heated swimming pool and spa surrounded by garden views and bluestone tiles. There is also a fully-equipped gymnasium, open-air piazza, barbecue area, and a light-filled library with double-height windows overlook a garden vista.

<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/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands-7449f7d45d81ac5a072d707ae2e810c3.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Escala NewQuay's light-filled library featuring the signature spiral staircase (as seen in the display suite tour)"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="725" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands-7449f7d45d81ac5a072d707ae2e810c3.jpg?itok=hfJX2s-L" title="Escala NewQuay's light-filled library featuring the signature spiral staircase (as seen in the display suite tour)" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Escala NewQuay's light-filled library featuring the signature spiral staircase (as seen in the display suite tour)</figcaption></figure>Escala NewQuay is a stone's throw to the brand-new District Docklands shopping precinct where residents enjoy perusing the open-air shops, catch a movie at the newly established Hoyts cinema, or pick up some fresh produce at The Market. The new Docklands market will feature meat purveyors, bakery treats, a delicatessen, coffee roasters and 25 specialty retailers.

Residents can also access the free City Circle tram and the Capital City Bike Trail, which are right on Escala NewQuay’s doorstep. Within walking distance is Marvel Stadium, Flagstaff Gardens and Library at the Dock.

For those who travel a lot, the trip will be made even more seamless with access to the convenient Skybus Airport Shuttle, which picks up NewQuay residents from its District Docklands stop every half an hour. For families looking to move to NewQuay, a brand new Docklands Primary School with Giraffe Early Learning Centre is scheduled to open soon.

Homes start at $609,000 with an anticipated development completion of 2021. Want to learn more about Escala NewQuay? <a href="/buildings/escala-newquay-381-docklands-drive-docklands">Reach out to the sales agent today</a>.
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Urban’s tour of the Escala NewQuay display suite

For Urban’s third display suite tour of the series, we went to check out the Highline display suite in Sydney’s western suburb of <a href="/new-apartments/westmead-nsw-2145">Westmead</a>. The display suite featured a fully-equipped two-bedroom home, with a full kitchen, spacious lounge area, and two outdoor terraces.

Check out our video tour:

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HIGHLINE WESTMEAD&nbsp;AT A GLANCE

Developer: <a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a>

Architect: <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">TURNER</a>

Location:&nbsp;160 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, NSW

Number of apartments: 556

Construction slated for completion: 2020

The development spans across three residential towers, centred around a swimming&nbsp;pool, with meandering leafy pathways and verdant greenery. Highline Westmead places a strong focus on resident amenity, with a string of resort-style facilities available to residents throughout the precinct.

Developer Deicorp’s goal was to create year-round holiday living, realised through all aspects of the design, from the spacious entertainer’s balconies to the poolside cabanas.

THE DESIGN

Inspired by the New York High Line – the project&nbsp;aims to disrupt traditional urban living with a focus on the simplicity and elegance of nature. The vision for the project has been designed by award-winning architecture firm Turner Studio, who have opted for exterior brickwork to reflect the adjacent heritage buildings, juxtaposed with soaring glass planes for a modern aesthetic.

<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/highline-164-hawkesbury-road-westmead-7e5c092f61eaec7cca04faea2182a131.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Apartment garden featuring brick pillars. Image supplied."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="410" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/highline-164-hawkesbury-road-westmead-7e5c092f61eaec7cca04faea2182a131.jpg?itok=iiQ_Forw" title="Apartment garden featuring brick pillars. Image supplied." width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Apartment courtyard featuring brick pillars. Image supplied.</figcaption>
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THE RESIDENCES

The display suite mirrors the interior renders, with glossy stainless-steel fixtures, full-height glazing, soft woollen carpet and stone benchtops –&nbsp;which goes to show the benefit of visiting a display suite in person.

Highline’s New York theme is also represented within the apartment interiors, with a selection of Soho or Manhattan material palettes replicating&nbsp;traditional light and dark schemes. Highline kitchens&nbsp;feature clean lines and timeless style with reputable brand appliances and extensive storage in each home. The attention to detail shows the design team have thoughtfully curated apartments which are practical and built-to-last.

<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/highline-164-hawkesbury-road-westmead-68fae763fe879dc6017370666c54dd5e.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Highline Westmead apartment interior. Image supplied."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="464" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/highline-164-hawkesbury-road-westmead-68fae763fe879dc6017370666c54dd5e.jpg?itok=CEwuBiW2" title="Highline Westmead apartment interior. Image supplied." width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Highline Westmead apartment interior. Image supplied — Highline.</figcaption>
</figure>

<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/highline-164-hawkesbury-road-westmead-d04561081e841bd5552b637593cf5faa.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Highline Westmead bathroom. Image supplied."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="387" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/highline-164-hawkesbury-road-westmead-d04561081e841bd5552b637593cf5faa.jpg?itok=NjgJyoLD" title="Highline Westmead bathroom. Image supplied." width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Highline Westmead bathroom. Image supplied.</figcaption>
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Apartment bedrooms are spacious and light-filled, with expansive glazing for plenty of natural light, and generous&nbsp;built-in wardrobes. Two- and three-bedroom apartments also feature adjoining ensuites with each master bedroom.

Each home’s main bathroom includes sophisticated LED lighting, a mirrored wall vanity, combined shower over bath, and a separate laundry.

LOCATION

Intelligent positioning of the development makes the most of the area’s elevated vantage point, meaning residents will enjoy outlooks of landscaped gardens, the majestic Blue Mountains, idyllic Parramatta park and river vistas, or vibrant cityscapes.

Highline Westmead is&nbsp;close to trains, a new light rail service (opening 2023), and within walking distance to many local amenities. Both public and private Westmead hospitals are nearby and scheduled to undergo a $1 million expansion. Families will&nbsp;appreciate the convenience of both Catherine McAuley and Marist Brothers schools within walking distance from the development. A brand-new innovation quarter proposed by the University of Western Sydney and Charter Hall will also reside opposite Highline Westmead. This precinct will dedicate&nbsp;43,000 square metres to&nbsp;research centres, commercial spaces and retail outlets.

<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/highline-164-hawkesbury-road-westmead-ce41e19772882ce2707b4d571fec9ff7.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Highline Westmead exterior with views. Image supplied."><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="385" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/highline-164-hawkesbury-road-westmead-ce41e19772882ce2707b4d571fec9ff7.jpg?itok=Hck5zqr6" title="Highline Westmead exterior with views. Image supplied." width="580" /></a>

<figcaption>Highline Westmead exterior with city views. Image supplied.</figcaption>
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For buyers who would like to see a Highline Westmead apartment in situ, you’re welcome to arrange your exclusive display suite tour. <a href="/buildings/highline-westmead-7-maple-tree-road-westmead">Reach out to the sales agent today</a> to make a booking.

<div class="rtecenter">Previous display suite tours:</div>

<div class="rtecenter"><a href="/news/urbans-tour-of-the-shelley-st-display-suite">Shelley Street</a></div>

<div class="rtecenter"><a href="/news/urban-s-tour-of-the-focus-melbourne-display-suite">FOCUS Melbourne</a></div>

Urban’s tour of the Highline Westmead display suite

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Visiting a life-sized display suite is always a great way to get a good idea of the look and feel of an off-the-plan apartment. Recently, Apartments.com.au was invited to take a tour of the <a href="/new-townhouses/shelley-st">Shelley St</a> townhome display suite in <a href="/new-townhouses/richmond-vic-3121">Richmond</a>, Melbourne.

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“Looking at the marketing renders will not always give the purchasers an opportunity to think about these things, so with a full display suite we can avoid simply relying on the sales pitch and back it up with real life examples.”
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Scott Williams, Oz Property Group Sales &amp; Marketing Manager

<div class="rtecenter">Check out our video tour:</div>

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<h2>SHELLEY ST AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: <a href="/developers/oz-property-group">Oz Property Group</a>

Architect: <a href="/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> and SLAB

Location: 37-39 Shelley St, Richmond

Number of homes: 9

Construction is slated to begin: Mid 2020

<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/shelley-st-rz-for-web.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Shelley St townhome exterior facade render. Credit: Oz Property Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="535" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/shelley-st-rz-for-web.jpg?itok=TIQE4pmR" title="Shelley St townhome exterior facade render. Credit: Oz Property Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Shelley St townhome exterior facade render. Credit: Oz Property Group</figcaption></figure>One of the best features of the Shelley St townhomes is the fact that each townhome façade and floorplan is unique. The project team has thoughtfully created spaces which are customisable, including flexible rooms, different fixture and finishes and the option of your own private garden or a rooftop terrace.

<blockquote>
“Shelley St started with a really simple idea - we wanted to give each home an individual street entrance.”
</blockquote>

Scott Williams, Oz Property Group Sales &amp; Marketing Manager

Each individual entrance pays homage to the suburb’s rich history, with a monolithic brick facade, steel-framed windows and rustic sawtooth roofline, creating a refined, industrial aesthetic.

It was also great to experience the extent of the ceiling height in-person – 3.9 meters makes an impressive difference and creates a sense of spaciousness, which is often one of the most sought after features in modern apartments and townhomes.

<blockquote>
“It’s also as if they are getting a preview to their house because it’s one thing to see a render and read the 3.9m ceiling height but when you actually see it, it’s much higher than you think. It’s funny, even for us when we built the kitchen it turned out a lot taller than we had imagined.”
</blockquote>

Scott Williams, Oz Property Group Sales &amp; Marketing Manager

<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/kitchen-render-rz-for-web.jpg" rel="gallery-all" title="Shelley St townhome kitchen render. Credit: Oz Property Group"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="351" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/kitchen-render-rz-for-web.jpg?itok=4q9APMFO" title="Shelley St townhome kitchen render. Credit: Oz Property Group" width="580"></a>

<figcaption>Shelley St townhome kitchen render. Credit: Oz Property Group</figcaption></figure>Each home will be constructed using only the finest materials, including non-toxic products; solar hot water and gas boosting; LED light fittings and high-end Miele appliances. The full-sized kitchen is also an attractive feature for downsizers who are looking for a more flexible and low maintenance space, without compromising on the luxuries offered by a larger home.

With a high walkability score of 96/100, the apartments definitely cater to those looking to live at the heart of amenity. Situated on the corner of Garfield and Shelley Streets, the townhomes are within walking distance to Richmond’s thriving restaurant precinct, North Richmond station, Fitzroy shops and the Yarra Trail.

The display suite is now open – so if you’re curious to take a tour yourself, you can <a href="/new-townhouses/shelley-st">reach out to the Oz Property team here</a>.
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