<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> offers plenty of reasons to live vertically, but moving from a substantial family home into an apartment can expose the compromises of high-density living. Privacy, room for guests and usable living space tend to matter more when an apartment is intended as a permanent home rather than an occasional coastal base.

A typical residential floor at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a>, on Surf Parade,&nbsp;contains just four apartments. The 94-residence development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> is predominantly made up of expansive three-bedroom homes, with a limited collection of half-floor penthouses above.

Across the apartment floors, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has used the relatively limited number of residences to give each home greater access to natural light and outlook. Living spaces extend towards full-height glazing, while a series of bay windows frame selected views across the Pacific Ocean, city and hinterland rather than treating the building edge as a continuous wall of glass.

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“The apartment floors deliver a collection of homes that embrace controlled outlook via a series of bay windows deliberately framing moments of view,” Rothelowman Director Kim Lowman said.

From outside, those projecting forms contribute to the tower’s faceted profile. Strong horizontal and vertical elements establish its proportions, while the changing position of the sun alters the light, shadow and reflection across the façade throughout the day.

The same attention moves inside the apartments, where the material palette combines warm timber, natural stone, metallic detailing and softer curved forms. Kitchens sit within the main living zone, with stone island benches, integrated joinery and European appliances, before the living areas extend towards the glazing and the outlook.

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Three genuine bedrooms provide room to accommodate family and guests, while two secure car spaces and storage address some of the practical considerations that can become more noticeable when moving from a larger home. Feedback from the display suite has centred on the warmth and restraint of the interiors, with buyers commenting that the residences feel like homes rather than conventional coastal apartments.

A limited collection of half-floor penthouses occupies the upper levels, increasing the scale of the living spaces and adding private balconies and elevated finishes. From this position, the outlook extends between the ocean and hinterland.

Outside the private residences, The Eveleigh separates its shared spaces between the podium and rooftop. The podium is centred on wellness, with subtropical landscaping surrounding a swimming pool and pool terrace, yoga garden, private gymnasium, sauna and hot and cold plunge facilities. Landscaped retreats and pavilions provide additional places to sit away from the main recreation areas.

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Higher in the building, a rooftop pavilion and private dining suite sit alongside resident lounge, barbecue and outdoor dining areas, opening towards panoramic views across the ocean, city and hinterland.

“Buyers are no longer just looking for an apartment, but a lifestyle where they can relax, reset, and enjoy a balanced way of living,” Hirsch &amp; Faigen Director of Sales Matt George said.

Interest to date has come from established owner-occupiers and interstate lifestyle purchasers, including buyers planning a future move to the Gold Coast. Many are coming from larger homes and want to reduce ongoing maintenance without giving up space for family and guests, privacy, two car spaces or the ability to entertain at home.

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Much of that daily life can also take place beyond the building without requiring a drive. Kurrawa Beach and Pratten Park are an easy walk from Surf Parade, while Pacific Fair, Oracle Boulevard, The Oasis, restaurants, cafés, entertainment and public transport are also within walking distance.

The Eveleigh is Hirsch &amp; Faigen's fourth Gold Coast development since entering the market in 2021, following The Hemingway at Palm Beach, The Emerson at Kirra and Yves at Mermaid Beach. Each of the preceding projects sold out before completion.

“Broadbeach had been on our radar throughout our time operating on the Gold Coast,” the developer said. “Following our projects in Palm Beach, Kirra and Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach represented the natural next step for the business.”

The Surf Parade site brought together proximity to the beach, protected coastal outlooks and walkability to dining, shopping and recreation. Hirsch &amp; Faigen also identified the street as an emerging premium residential address, with enough separation from Broadbeach's busier destinations to retain a quieter environment at home.

The Eveleigh is now under construction by Maxcon, with completion forecast for mid-2028. Three-bedroom residences are currently available from $2.87 million.

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The Eveleigh brings house-like apartments to Broadbeach

A long-stalled Campbelltown development site is back in play, with new plans for 139 apartments set to supersede a mixed-use scheme approved almost a decade ago but never built.

The new proposal for 28 Cordeaux Street would deliver 116 market and 23 affordable apartments in a part 14-storey building, bringing a substantial new project into a Campbelltown market where new apartment supply remains limited.

Plans have been filed over the 3,092 sqm corner site at Moore-Oxley Street, around 600 metres from Campbelltown Railway Station and the city-centre retail core.

The site already carries a mixed-use residential approval dating to 2016. Doroch Architects has now been engaged on a larger replacement scheme, which is progressing as a State Significant Development Application following a Housing Delivery Authority determination in August 2025.

The apartment mix comprises 39 one-bedroom, 72 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom residences. Two-bedroom apartments make up just over half of the project, while three-bedroom homes account for 20 per cent.

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Of the 139 apartments, 23 will be delivered as affordable housing under the in-fill affordable housing provisions of the Housing SEPP. The affordable component represents 15 per cent of the residential gross floor area and will be managed by a registered Community Housing Provider.

Doroch has sought to break the scale of the building into two distinct elements, with a masonry podium of around four storeys establishing the street edge before the residential tower steps back above.

The corner position has shaped that approach. Cordeaux Street faces toward the commercial and civic centre, while Moore-Oxley Street leads into the lower-scale residential neighbourhood to the south, and the design verification report describes the site as "bridging the commercial core to the north and established residential areas to the south."

The podium will be expressed predominantly in face brick, while the upper levels shift to brushed and grooved concrete cladding with darker metal detailing. Recessed sections, deep balcony edges and landscaping break down the upper form, with an approximately 11.8-metre setback to the northern boundary addressing the adjoining St Peters Anglican School.

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Campbelltown has been starved of new residential developments in the last decade.

The only other notable development set to come to market this year is ALAND's Queen Square, a mixed-use precinct on over two hectares that will comprise apartments above a vibrant ground-level retail and hospitality dining precinct.

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First Look: Sherlock Construction pitches apartments for low-rise Deception Bay

Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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Sierra Hawthorn, located in the vibrant hub of Melbourne's Hawthorn, boasts exclusive amenities for residents to enjoy.

Delivered by JD Group, the 293-residence development is a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments with spacious floorplans.

Floor-to-ceiling windows deliver abundant light and highlight the contrast of rich, dark wood and high-quality stone found within these open-plan residences.

Designed by Rothelowman, the bold architecture of Sierra forms a unique ‘S’ shape, unmissable from Burwood Road.

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In the kitchen, oak floorboards, cabinetry, and built-in European appliances create the ideal kitchen to entertain and cook within.

Floor-to-ceiling tiles, clear glazed shower screens, and generous storage characterise the bathrooms, seamlessly blend elegance, form and function.

But it is what is outside the confines of each individual residence that speaks to the true offerings at Sierra Hawthorn.

Urban takes a look at five amenities on offer at the new development.

1. Landscaped Courtyards

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Nestled within the Sierra’s elegant curves sit two large courtyards that present a broad, leafy outlook.

The gardens and leafy walkways provide an avenue for peaceful meditation, relaxation or entertaining family and friends.

2. Rooftop &amp; Garden

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The private rooftop garden offers a host of facilities whilst also delivering great views across the Melbourne CBD.

These include Indoor-outdoor dining and a barbeque area with lounges for residents to revel in the outdoor ambience.

3. Sierra Hawthorn Lobby

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The imposing entrance at Sierra Hawthorn means that residents, and their guests, are always welcomed home.

Wide, glass-fronted façade, broad inviting stairs and the use of European timber and feature lighting ensure this is a place for grand entrances.

4. Gymnasium

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A well-equipped gymnasium with a leafy, courtyard outlook provides opportunities for fitness and relaxation in perfect harmony.

Health-conscious residents can enjoy getting their fitness fix without leaving the comfort of their new surroundings.

5. Swimming Pool &amp; Spa

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If you love laps or just enjoy a refreshing dip, Sierra Hawthorn’s sparkling, 22-meter pool is the ideal indulgence. &nbsp;

For those who prefer a refreshing spa day, the spa and sauna provides great amenity to residents.

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Sierra Hawthorn, located in the vibrant hub of Hawthorn, boasts exclusive amenities for residents to enjoy.


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Why first home buyers are keen on the amenities at Sierra, Hawthorn apartments

For those&nbsp;prioritising luxury living at an affordable price in&nbsp;one of&nbsp;Melbourne premier suburbs Hawthorn,&nbsp;Dahua Group&#39;s Hawthorn Park&nbsp;is the place to be.&nbsp;

Designed by multi-award-winning architect, Rothelowman, Hawthorn Park reimagines the norm of apartment living.&nbsp;

Hawthorn Park boasts unparalleled amenities - from Melbourne&#39;s first sky pool and theatre rooms in selected apartments to a stunning sky lounge.

It is host to a number of other resort style amenities including&nbsp;a hammock lounge, massage suites, sky boardwalk and a&nbsp;fully-equipped gym&nbsp;offering&nbsp;personal training, yoga and a meditation studio.

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Comprising 368 residences spread across&nbsp;seven floors and five buildings, Hawthorn Park is structured around garden vistas that feature lush greenery and resident lounges. Reflecting an emphasis on sustainability and healthy living, outdoor areas boast fruit and vegetable gardens where residents are invited to grow their own produce.

Walking right out your front door&nbsp;there&#39;s plenty of nature to experience with&nbsp;2000 square metres of parkland curated by acclaimed landscape architect Jack Merlo.

Located in one of Melbourne&rsquo;s premier suburbs of Hawthorn, the development is surrounded by heritage homes and buildings, eclectic cafes, sophisticated boutiques and bars and a well connected public transport system.

That includes major train and tram lines that provide services into the Melbourne CBD only 6 kilometres away or outer reaching suburbs with ease.

Residents will be surrounded by nature by being in walking distance of Fritsch Holzer Park and a cycle to the trail that lines the lush and peaceful Yarra River.

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Nearby educational facilities nearby include:

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	<li>Auburn Primary School</li>
	<li>Camberwell Primary School</li>
	<li>SEDA College (Victoria)</li>
	<li>Swinburne Senior Secondary College</li>
	<li>Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School</li>
	<li>Swinburne University of Technology</li>
	<li>University of Divinity</li>
	<li>University of Melbourne</li>
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Apartment prices for a&nbsp;one-bedroom start from&nbsp;$609,000 and&nbsp;$670,000 for a two-bedder.

The&nbsp;premium residences of Hawthorn Park&nbsp;are larger apartments and townhouses with superior high end finishes and Gaggenau appliances including a five-burner cooktop, combi steam oven, dish warming drawer and fully integrated dishwashers in the kitchen.&nbsp;

They start at&nbsp;$1,180,000 for a three-bedroom abode and $1,872,000 for a four-bedroom townhouse.

Construction has been slated for completion in late 2020.

Hawthorn park was also one of&nbsp;Urban&#39;s <a href="/news/vic/urbans-most-popular-vic-projects-for-first-home-buyers-in-q1-2021" target="_blank">most popular Victorian projects for first home buyers in Q1 2021</a>, so don&#39;t let it slip away!

Hawthorn Park boasts unparalleled amenities - from Melbourne's first sky pool and theatre rooms in selected apartments to a stunning sky lounge.

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Walking Tour: What's within walking distance from Hawthorn Park?

Residents will soon be moving in to Robinson, the new townhouse development in Hawthorn's exclusive Scotch Hill precinct.

The project at 37 Robinson Road Hawthorn, delivered by developer Outline Projects, comprises 18 three and four bedroom townhouses, each with their own private garages and courtyards.

Outline Projects commissioned the Melbourne-based architectural studio Object Subject to design the homes, with the renowned Eckersley Garden Architecture handling the landscaping and gardens.

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There are still a few townhouses left, with the three bedroom residences priced between $1,725,000 and&nbsp;$2,665,000. The sole four bedroom townhouse left is priced at $2,625,000.

The buyers have been a mix of&nbsp;owner-occupiers, young families, young professionals and downsizers.

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The Robinson townhouses have been created using a&nbsp;refined material palette of&nbsp;marble,, brass, steel and brick, complete with a striking timber facade.

Each townhouse spans two levels and has engineered oak floorboards, wool blend carpers, double glazed windows and a kitchen fully-kitted with Miele appliances and natural stone benchtops.

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The master suite's feature their own walk in wardrobes and ensuites.

The project sits&nbsp;to the south of Riversdale Road, just a short stroll from Camberwell Junction.

Outline has previously had success in Collingwood with an eight-level development of 29 dwellings. They also&nbsp;successfully completed townhouse projects in Armadale, Prahran and Fitzroy.

The project at 37 Robinson Road Hawthorn comprises 18 three and four bedroom townhouses, each with their own private garages and courtyards.



Townhouse development Robinson in Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct nears completion

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Rothelowman, one of Australia’s leading architecture practices, has collaborated with developer Dahua Group and landscape architect Jack Merlo for Dahua's $300m Hawthorn Park development in Hawthorn East.

We recently spoke to Frances Hall, senior associate at Rothelowman, about the design principles of Hawthorn Park, where their inspiration came from and what were the biggest challenges of the project.

JR: What was Dahua Group’s design brief for Hawthorn Park?

FH: Dahua Group wanted a sense of community and tranquillity in a common garden setting as a transition from the hustle/bustle of Camberwell road. They also wanted a “jewel in the crown” as a gateway signifying element. This was realised with the transparent lap pool suspended between two buildings 18m in the air, the first of its kind in Australia.

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JR: Where did you draw inspiration from for the design?

FH: The buildings were sited to respond to the local context and create a public park linking Camberwell Rd and Burwood Rd.  The building forms were influenced by cascading tea terraces stepping into a sunken garden.  This was contrasted with solid podiums addressing the street interfaces which were inspired by boulders in the landscape.  All of the colours inside and outside were influenced by tones found in nature.  Hence the name Hawthorn Park.

JR: What part of the design are you most proud of/excited to see upon completion?

FH: We are most excited about delivering the pool bridge as it is testament to our collaboration with the contractor Hickory Group and the consultant team, to realise a design which resolves many complex requirements.  This includes structural stability and weight, services reticulation, pool maintenance, allowance for movement, acoustics, waterproofing, building code compliance – all whilst maximising transparency and reflectivity in the appearance of the bridge.

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JR: Was there anything you tested in the design principles that were different to any other projects?

FH: We had not done a bridge linking two buildings with a pool, so this was a first in terms of the design and how it would be resolved.  (More on that below).

We developed our knowledge with the sunken garden which was not dissimilar to other projects but came with its own challenges on this site.  We tested the idea of immersion in the landscape as you descend the stairs into the public sunken garden, flanked by high rusted walls as if carved out of rock, to direct views to the garden.

JR: How do you collaborate with the landscape architect, in this case Jack Merlo, to make sure the landscaping designs are in keeping with the building designs?

FH: We met with Jack Merlo and the landscape team throughout the process from concept design through to construction documentation, to resolve details and ensure consistency between the architecture and the landscape design.  Jack was both creative and practical working towards the common vision.

JR: What was the most difficult part of the planning process?

FH: We always work collaboratively with all stakeholders including Council Officers. Contour Town Planning consultants were critical in managing the complex requirements of neighbours, council officers, Councilors and client expectations. Thankfully all parties contributed positively to the developed design keeping the approval process out of VCAT. A credit to all those who contributed to the process. We commend the Boroondara council and their team for their contribution and belief in the design and for their positive and proactive approach to this project.

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JR: Talk us through the thinking of the special swimming pool deck!

FH: The Pool Bridge serves as both a link between buildings and a recreational space that creates the entry signature to Hawthorn Park.

The intention was to create a counterpoint to the curvaceous building form that complemented the composition but was also a visual challenge that presents the unexpected.

The pool level itself consists not only the 25m lap pool and deck but a separate family pool and sun lounging areas with cabanas for a resort feel.  There is also an internal function space for the residents use that opens to an outdoor bbq space and a communal kitchen garden.

The windows in the bridge floor and the sides are acrylic, which is structurally stable to hold the water whilst allowing views through to the 18m drop to ground.  The stainless steel cladding has a mirror effect (light on the street side and black on the garden side) which enhances the reflections of the water and the sense of a floating object in the sky.

Technically it was a challenge that was met by Rincovitch Structural Engineers, ADP Services Engineers and Commercial Pool Consulting / Aloha Pools including structural products designed and built in Italy.

As with all projects of note, design outcomes need the backing of clients with vision. Dahua embraced the opportunity and created an architecture that talked to context, created a spectacular internal environment and was brave with its innovation.
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We recently spoke to Frances Hall, senior associate at Rothelowman, about the design principles of Hawthorn Park.



Rothelowman discuss the design principles of Dahua Group's Hawthorn Park apartment project

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The iconic 1890s Victorian tower residence, Glucksberg, has sold for $5,250,000, its asking price.
It last sold in 2006 at $2,265,000 when bought by the Watson family. 
Previous owners include the Shelmerdine family.
Set in Hawthorn's iconic quiet, leafy streets, the five-bedroom and three-bathroom home featured an outdoor entertaining area, pool and lush gardens. 
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The Yarra Street property was originally designed by John Beswicke, known as "Hawthorn's architect", who created some of the suburb's most famous buildings, including the Town Hall. 
The renovated home sustained period details of arched hallway, marble fireplaces and stained glass windows in a modern and contemporary space. 
The home was sold by Kay &amp; Burton's Michael Armstrong and Sam Wilkinson after three weeks marketing. 
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Glucksberg, Yarra Street, Hawthorn trophy home sold

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A shop in the Hawthorn Lido Cinemas complex, Victoria has been leased.
Hungarian patisserie Kurtosh, the Sydney-based eatery, has leased the 112 sqm space within the Lido Cinemas complex on Hawthorn’s Glenferrie Road.
Fitzroys Associate Director Chris James negotiated the lease at $85,000 per annum net.
He said the straight 10-year lease signed by Kurtosh highlighted the faith retailers have in the area, and in the cinema complex’s positioning on the popular shopping strip.
Kurtosh is known for its kürtőskalács - spiral Hungarian pastries also known as chimney cakes, and a range of other cakes and pastries.
The patisserie has just opened its fourth Sydney location at the new Darling Square precinct in Haymarket.
Kurtosh will join Axil Coffee Roasters, Huxtaburger, frozen yoghurt group Yo-Chi and and Venetian bar and restaurant Vaporetto within the building.
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Hawthorn Lido Cinemas retail space leased to Hungarian patisserie

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The 1900's era trophy home Quamby in Hawthorn's exclusive Grace Park Estate has sold at auction.
Last sold for $410,000 in 1994, the house has/had been offered for sale on and off since 2017 seeking around $4.5 million - $5 million.
It was unsuccessful at auction in 2017 but this time around with a price guide of $4.2 million - $4.5 million the resdence sold for $4,545,000
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-hawthorn-132036874" target="_blank">58 Mary Street</a>, the four bedroom three bathroom home sits on a 780 sqm block.
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The listing describes the home as "reminiscent of a French country homestead."
A tessellated return veranda envelopes the home, overlooking gardens and a salt-water pool.
Scott Patterso and Sam Wilkinson of Kay &amp; Burton marketed the home in this latest auction campaign.
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Hawthorn's circa 1900's Quamby sold at auction

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There are certainly opportunities in the current 2019 market to pay less than the last price.
But is there really such a thing as buying a bargain when it comes to property? And where are they?
This series of articles looks are specific examples of sale price or asking price falling. 
We take a look at where and if possible why this is happening.  
We came across this property for consideration.
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A two million dollar discount is on offer for high-profile sport and entertainment manager Ralph Carr’s luxury Hawthorn home.
The grand home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-hawthorn-130923986">26 Shakespeare Grove</a> was originally listed for $12 million to $13.2 million but the price guide has now been adjusted to $10 million to $11 million.
Abercromby’s director Jock Langley said the initial expressions of interest campaign did not reach a level that would satisfy vendor expectations.
“We have realigned the assessment of value to reflect where we are confident there is buyer interest,” Mr Langley said.
The Victorian mansion is now going to private auction on August 10.
Carr paid $7.55 million for the sprawling 1,318 sqm property in 2013.
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It is up to you to determine if the offering is a truly beneficial bargain.
Remember buying at the bottom of the cycle is fraught – as you can't really precisely pick the bottom nor know just how long until you see some price growth.
Be aware you could be buying a poor quality property in an area with ongoing issues of oversupply of stock.
The oversupply could be also putting downward pressure on rents.
Other price declines could be because the vendor needs a quick sale or paid way over the top on its last purchase chase.
Property Observer suggests property purchasing really does need to be a very well considered proposition with a long term mindset.
 
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Bargain property in Hawthorn? Two million dollar discount on luxury home

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Zetland, an intact Hawthorn home that dates back to its design by architect William J. Ellis in the 1870s, has been sold.
In need of a full scale renovation, it reportedly fetched between $3.4 million and $3.7 million, which was its price guidance. 
It was bought by a local family with four bidders at its private auction.
Set under a slate roof, Zetland is a Victorian villa that contributed to the standing of Hawthorn's river-side precinct.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-hawthorn-130958986" target="_blank">The Yarra Street home </a>was an early sign of the affluent housing push which consolidated Hawthorn as a most desirable garden suburb.
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Zetland was heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Register in 1980 and on the national register in 1991.
The 1870s were a busy time for Ellis, who was putting the finishes to the Fitzroy Town Hall tower.
There were also alterations for Studley House, Kew for James McEvoy, the Riverina squatter.
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Ellis, who was also working for brewer Edward Latham on the Carlton brewery site, ran a successful architectural practice until the 1880s, concluding with the design of the Italianiate Queenscliff hotel, Ozone formerly known as Baillieu House, and Manresa, the Catholic presbytery at the Church of Immaculate Conception on Burwood Road, Hawthorn.
He also designed Bankside, the home next door to Zetland, which last sold in 2005 at $1.76 million. It had an $900,000 renovation approved in 2012.
Zetland, that sits on 980 square metres, comes with rare seven-arch arcaded ornamental ironwork verandah and balustrading.
Its seven rooms, including four bedrooms, come with all its period features, including wide arched hallway, marble open fireplaces, timber floors and even the servants bells.
At the rear of the property is the original Hawthorn brick stable which has been converted to a garage.
The Yarra Street subdivision, one of the earliest streets in Hawthorn, saw two adjoining allotments pass from the subdivision entrepreneur George Coppin to police detective Charles Black, who commissioned two similar houses.
It was the Lerwick, Shetland Island-born accountant John Robertson who bought the home in 1876 following Black's death and named it Zetland. He and wife, Robina had eight children. 
Zetland, which was then valued at 60 pounds on completion, remained in the Robertson name until 1914, when it was valued at 66 pounds. It had peaked at 95 pounds in the late 1880s before the depression.
Elberfeld, another early Victorian villa, secured an award in the 2018 Boroondara Urban Design Awards. 
Located on Lisson Grove, architect Jane Riddell redesigned the 1876 home for her client with a rear floating pavilion to sit in John Patrick landscaped gardens with a low-maintenance Japanese aesthetic.
The council records showed the renovations were costed at $1.3 million after its $3.1 million purchase in 2014.
Its names reflected the Püttmann family's German origins.
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1870s heritage Hawthorn home Zetland sold

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The high profile sport and entertainment manager Ralph Carr is selling his Hawthorn home on the dress circle Shakespeare Grove.
Abercromby's agent Jock Langley and Simon Curtain have a $12 million to $13.2 million guide. 
Carr, who manages the likes of Richmond's AFL star Dustin Martin, paid $7.55 million for the Victorian home in the St James Park Estate subdivision in 2013.
When Martin signed an $8 million deal with the Tigers in 2017, The Footy Show filmed ­Martin playing billiards at the home.
Carr has renovated the 1890s, five bedroom home during his ownership.
It once belonged to Clinton Casey, the former Richmond president.
It has 12 rooms, including a formal dining space, media room with marble wet bar, library and a stately billiard room off the imposing arched reception hall entry.
The home sits in 1,320 square metres of landscaped gardens that feature a pool, spa and a pool house.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian.
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