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A local Australian has spent a Lower North Shore record $15.1 million at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elevate-hume-place-crows-nest-25-hume-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Elevate Hume Place</a>, the new TOD above the recently opened Crows Nest Metro Station.

The buyer amalgamated a penthouse and sub-penthouse to create the triplex apartment that will have five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a private rooftop pool, expansive terrace, and panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and skyline. The building is being created by burgeoning developer Third.i, alongside joint venture partner Phoenix Property Investors.

The buyer was drawn to Elevate’s unrivalled connectivity, situated directly above the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a> Metro Station, and the vibrant lifestyle precinct that surrounds it. The Metro connects to the CBD in just seven minutes, and Chatswood in four.

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Designed by internationally acclaimed architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, Elevate draws inspiration from the ancient blue gum forests native to the area. The building is a Net Zero development, created in consultation with Indigenous communities and exceeding sustainability benchmarks. Interiors feature chevron-engineered timber flooring, natural stone benchtops, and premium Sub-Zero Wolf appliances, delivering timeless elegance and next-level comfort.

The exchange of the $15.1 million apartment, follows a recent $5 million sale, and over $30 million currently in expressions of interests. Interest in Elevate’s penthouse stock has surged, reflecting a strong appetite for ultra-luxury residences that combine design excellence with unmatched connectivity.

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“We’re seeing a significant uptick in interest from local and international buyers who are prioritising connectivity, sustainability, and lifestyle,” said Callum Billinghurst, Head of Sales at Third.i Group.&nbsp;

“These recent sales are a testament to the vision behind Elevate. It’s not just about luxury finishes or panoramic views, it’s about creating homes that are deeply connected to the city and the community. Buyers are responding to that. They want to live somewhere that offers more than just a postcode, they want culture, convenience, and long-term value. Elevate delivers all of that, and more.”

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As part of the Hume Place precinct, Elevate is transforming Crows Nest into Sydney’s most dynamic urban village. Elevate’s unique position directly above the metro, combined with its curated amenity offering, has made it a magnet for buyers seeking a future-proof investment and a vibrant urban lifestyle.

The next release at Elevate is expected later this year.

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“We’re seeing a significant uptick in interest from local and international buyers who are prioritising connectivity, sustainability, and lifestyle,” said Callum Billinghurst, Head of Sales at Third.i Group


Joel Robinson

Third.i & PPI set Lower North Shore apartment record with $15.1m sale at Elevate Hume Place penthouse amalgamation

Sydney developer Deicorp is set to officially open its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Showground Village</a> precinct in Castle Hill.

NSW Premier Chris Minns will attend the opening on Sunday August 31, alongside&nbsp;Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, The Hills Shire Council Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, Landcom CEO Alex Wendler, and Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri.

Located just moments from Hills Showground Metro Station, the centre spans 9,500 sqm across four levels and features 26 specialty retailers as well as a 1,400 sqm public plaza, creating a new community meeting point for shopping, dining, fitness, and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Showground Village forms part of the Hills Showground Station Precinct, an urban renewal initiative led by Landcom and Sydney Metro that will provide for around 2,300 new jobs over the next 20 years and around 9,000 new homes.&nbsp;

Deicorp was recently approved for another new development next door to Showground Village.

The new five residential buildings in the East Showgrounds Precinct, will see another 873 dwellings delivered, as well as&nbsp;3,500 sqm of open public space in the form of landscaped courtyards, a public park and communal outdoor recreational space including a playground, barbeque area, and outdoor seating.

“This approval will allow us to start construction on a range of beautifully designed, conveniently located apartments and create another vibrant, walkable and well-connected community,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp" target="">Deicorp</a>&nbsp;Founder Fouad Deiri.

“These new homes will provide their residents with a seamless connection to jobs and services along Metro North West, and the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill" target="">Hills Showground Village</a>&nbsp;retail precinct currently under construction."

Deicorp has several thousand apartments in planning and under construction across Sydney, from Zetland and Five Dock to Crows Nest and Macquarie Park.

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Deicorp, NSW Premier officially open Showground Village, new retail and hospitality hub in Castle Hill

ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods is progressing its plans for its Southbank arts precinct site.&nbsp;

The developer has filed plans, which are now with the&nbsp;Department of Transport and Planning, for a new 20-level tower at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/141-151-sturt-street-southbank-vic-3006">141–151 Sturt Street</a>, a 2,718 sqm block opposite the Habitat Filter sculpture.

The proposal seeks to demolish the two-level&nbsp;commercial building, including a small supermarket and medical tenancies, and create a new building with 180 apartments and a focus on an&nbsp;active public realm and arts integration.

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There will be a full mix of apartment configurations, including 28 studio apartments, 16 one-bedroom, 104 two-bedroom, and 32 three-bedroom units.

Retail, creative arts, and residential amenity functions are integrated across the lower levels. A food and drink tenancy is planned to front Dodds Street, while a retail tenancy fronting Sturt Street will be accessed via an elevated walkway. The first floor includes a substantial 734 sqm creative arts space, envisioned to support Melbourne’s growing cultural and digital industries.

Architecture firm <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> has put together the plans. In their&nbsp;Urban Design Report they highlighted the project’s ambition to embed itself within Southbank’s evolving cultural fabric.

A central feature of the design is a through-block link connecting Sturt and Dodds Streets, landscaped with native plantings and embedded with universal access ramps.

“The ramp has been thoughtfully integrated as the primary access point, ensuring universal accessibility for all users,” the report noted, with the link offering “a direct response to the urban planning scheme of creating more green spaces within our communities”.

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The building’s podium form responds to the mandatory height limits along Dodds Street and maintains a fine-grain interface to adjoining developments. Above the podium, the tower is articulated with recessed balconies and a focus on views toward the CBD and surrounding arts institutions. A communal rooftop recreation deck and indoor lounge are positioned on level four, adjoining seven apartments and providing over 900 sqm of resident amenity space.

Vehicle access and loading will be provided via Dodds Street, with 155 resident car spaces located across two basement levels and the first three above-ground floors. Bicycle storage is more generous, with 226 spaces distributed across resident, staff and visitor needs.

Rothelowman describes the architecture as “humanist,” with ground-level interfaces designed to encourage social interaction and provide a dignified entry for both residents and passers-by. “All street interfaces are crafted to invite and nurture human connections,” the design report states. “The façade transitions to a human scale, providing an approachable and engaging streetscape”.

Cedar Woods, while well-known for its large communities it develops outside of Australia's capital cities, they have recently developed in Melbourne's inner-ring before. They are approaching completion at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/88-leveson-north-melbourne-88-leveson-street-north-melbourne-vic-3051">88 Leveson</a>, just 15 townhouses in the heart of North Melbourne.

Cedar Woods progresses with new apartment plans in Southbank arts precinct

Brisbane developers Core Property Partners and Vector Property Australia has teamed up for Brisbane's newest apartment development.

The duo identified <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as their preferred suburb, on the fringe of the Gabba Precinct, where they've just revealed BANKSII, 72 apartments opposite Raymond Park.

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The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will sit in a glass-wrapped building that will also feature a rooftop with an&nbsp;infinity-edge pool, a BBQ area and alfresco dining spaces, sun lounges, and a sauna, as well as a resident-only gym and a ground-floor cafe.

Rhett Williams, Director of Vector Property Australia, said the project will lift the quality of the East Brisbane community and set a new benchmark.

"In Brisbane’s current property landscape, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/banksii-east-brisbane-169-wellington-road-east-brisbane-qld-4169">BANKSII</a> stands out through its emphasis on lifestyle-oriented living, connectivity and sophisticated design," Williams says.

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The 10-level building has been designed by MAS Architecture. Their designs were inspired by the native Banksia flower, with the architecture and interiors reflecting the organic symmetry of its namesake flora. MAS has interpreted this throughout the building’s curved form, façade detailing and interior palette.&nbsp;

The building’s flowing geometry and natural tones are complemented by large balconies and floor-to-ceiling glazing, maximising cross-breezes, daylight and views over the city, parklands and river.

“Having a strong narrative for a building helps us architecturally,” MAS noted. "We can choose colours that come off that species of flowers. The trunk and the trees and the flower elements all are now visible in our joinery on the inside and in our architectural finishes on the outside."

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Apartments will feature timber floors, soft porcelain tiles, brushed bronze fittings, and stone benchtops with warm veining.&nbsp;

Kitchens feature premium SMEG appliances and generous storage, while bathrooms have been designed as calming retreats with curved cabinetry and twin sinks in the master ensuites.

The building will feature a suite of rooftop and wellness amenities. Residents will have access to an infinity-edge pool, BBQ and alfresco dining areas, sun lounges and a rooftop sauna.&nbsp;

A residents-only gym will be located on the podium level, while a ground-floor café and landscaped laneway will further activate the site and improve neighbourhood connectivity.

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BANKSII will rise from a prime Wellington Road site, with the building oriented to overlook the adjacent Raymond Park and take in extensive city views. It is also on the doorstep of key&nbsp;lifestyle infrastructure, including the future Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, The Gabba stadium, and the planned Brisbane Live arena.&nbsp;

Public transport options, including ferry, bus and rail - including the future Cross River Rail Woolloongabba station - are all nearby, supporting a car-optional lifestyle just minutes from the CBD.

Williams said the team spent over a year searching for the ideal site before securing this location.

"We were attracted to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as it is a vibrant and growing community that offers a perfect balance of urban convenience and natural beauty with the parklands and river on our doorstep.”

The project is part of the broader Woolloongabba Games precinct, which is undergoing significant investment in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. This urban renewal, coupled with infrastructure upgrades, is expected to enhance long-term liveability and capital growth in the area.

Given the wide max of configurations, BANKSII is expected to suit everyone from first home buyers and investors to families and downsizers.

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BANKSII sales launch in booming East Brisbane apartment market

The Minns Labor Government will deliver Sydney’s first new heavy rail station in more than a decade – enabling up to 10,000 new homes by rezoning land around Woollahra and Edgecliff stations, right next to the CBD, to tackle the housing crisis and rebalance growth across the city.

Recent reports by the NSW Productivity Commission have warned that Sydney is losing twice as many young people as it is gaining, while also finding that Woollahra is the most feasible Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales to build new housing.

Despite this, housing approvals in Woollahra consistently lag well behind other LGAs, and the population has declined by 11 per cent over the past 50 years while Greater Sydney as a whole has grown by 74 per cent.

The new station that will be an eight-minute trip from Sydney CBD, will be located on the Eastern Suburbs train line in Woollahra, where a station build was started in the 1970s but never completed.

To enable the delivery of new homes the NSW Government will lead a rezoning of Woollahra and Edgecliff stations similar to other state led rezonings to allow additional homes to be built around the stations.

Affordable housing will also make up a proportion of development on the site with the final amount of affordable housing required, to be determined as part of the rezoning process.

The area surrounding the new station is within walking distance of major green and recreational space including Cooper, Trumper, Rushcutters Bay and Centennial Parks.

The Eastern Suburbs train line between Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD also has the lowest passenger usage rates during the AM peak of any line on the Sydney network, with only 43 per cent of operating capacity during the AM peak currently being utilised by passengers.

Sydney Water and Infrastructure NSW have confirmed there is capacity in the water and wastewater systems to accommodate the proposed 10,000 dwellings without major upgrades.

The rezoning is expected to take around two years and will further support the Government’s housing targets that rebalance the delivery of new homes around existing infrastructure.

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Next stop Woollahra train station - delivering up to 10,000 new homes in the heart of Sydney

Kokoda Property Group

Award-winning developer Kokoda Property has continued its pursuit of creating a wellness-led lifestyle at its newest <a href="/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton apartment development</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a>.

Residents of the 144 one, two and three-bedroom apartments will have private access to a suite of&nbsp;comprehensive recreational facilities designed to provide a mix of relaxation, entertainment, and health and wellbeing activities, enhancing the resident's comfort and lifestyle.

The rooftop will feature an wet-edge swimming pool that spans the full width of the building. It has sweeping city views, as well as several cabanas and day beds, while tropical palms with also be planted to create a holiday environment. There's also a firepit area, barbecues and alfresco spaces, and a private dining and bar area.

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Completing the fitness component of the rooftop is a heath and wellness space with a gym, infrared sauna, spa, plunge pool and a yoga studio.&nbsp;

Kokoda is also catering for the working from home trend with a number of meeting rooms on the ground level, while the podium will home a&nbsp;private dining and lounge area, a cinema room, and a billiards room.

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The pet-friendly building also caters for furry friends with its own onsite dog washing facility.

"<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> is packed with an incredible range of extensive amenities that offer buyers an elevated luxury apartment living experience in Brisbane," Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/how-a-love-of-architecture-inspired-a-move-into-property-development-five-minutes-with-kokodas-mark-stevens">How a love of architecture inspired a move into property development: Five minutes with Kokoda's Mark Stevens</a>

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<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> is Kokoda's third&nbsp;apartment development in Brisbane, following the success of the completed Chester &amp; Ella project in Newstead and the recently completed <a href="/buildings/the-ambrose-19-23-mcdougall-street-milton">The Ambrose in Milton</a>.

The project has been designed by Cottee Parker, who also worked on The Ambrose.

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<a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> will rise 21 levels from 12-18 Crombie Street and will comprise 144 apartments, ranging from 65 sqm to 155 sqm. There will also be a spacious 164 sqm penthouse, one of the largest ever developed in Brisbane.

Prices for <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> start at $654,000.

The <a href="/new-apartments/ruby-ruby-milton-12-crombie-street-milton">Ruby Ruby</a> Penthouse Collection, a highlight of this project, features eight penthouses, comprising six sub-penthouses and two master penthouses, with sizes ranging from 188 sqm to 392 sqm and prices starting from $3.75 million.

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The development will offer a variety of unit configurations, including 54 one-bedroom units, 77 two-bedroom units, 12 three-bedroom units, and two four-bedroom penthouses on the 20th floor.

Kokoda Property collaborated with their long-term partners, Cottee Parker Architects, and Carr Design for the sub and master penthouse interior design.

A builder is expected to be announced in Q4 2023,&nbsp;with construction slated to commence in early 2024 and a target completion date in late 2025.

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In true Brisbane style, where developers are focusing their amenity outside, Kokoda has located the majority of Ruby Ruby's amenities on the roof

A rooftop wellness retreat and a luxe cinema: Inside the facilities at Kokoda's Ruby Ruby apartments in Milton

Kokoda Property has unveiled Ruby Ruby, their third Brisbane apartment development and second in the heart of Milton.

Ruby Ruby, 144 Cottee Parker-designed apartments across a 21-level tower at 12 Crombie Street, follows the successful The Ambrose, just 400 metres away in Milton, and Kokoda's first Brisbane foray, Chester &amp; Ella in nearby Newstead.

Ruby Ruby has two and three-bedroom apartments,&nbsp;ranging in size from 65 sqm to 155 sqm and priced between $654,000 to $2,495,000.

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The Ruby Ruby Penthouse Collection, which has interiors by Carr Design, has just eight penthouses comprising six sub penthouses and two master penthouses&nbsp;ranging from 188 sqm to 392 sqm and starting from $3.75 million.

Now a staple of Kokoda's, Ruby Ruby residents will have access to a full suite of recreational facilities.&nbsp;Amenities include a large rooftop infinity pool with a landscaped BBQ space and deck, floating daybeds and cabanas, fire pit, and a private dining and bar area.

There's also a&nbsp;state-of-the-art private cinema lounge, billiards room, versatile meeting rooms, dog wash as well as a health and wellness space with sauna, spa, plunge pool, yoga studio and a fully equipped gym.

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Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said the team has carefully considered the inclusion of extra, premium amenities.

“Ruby Ruby is packed with an incredible range of extensive amenities that offer buyers an elevated luxury apartment living experience in Brisbane,” Stevens said.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/how-a-love-of-architecture-inspired-a-move-into-property-development-five-minutes-with-kokodas-mark-stevens">How a love of architecture inspired a move into property development: Five minutes with Kokoda's Mark Stevens</a>

Stevens said Brisbane is&nbsp;rapidly transforming into a new world city.

"Its culture, business centre, technology, and lifestyle is evolving with over $40 billion of infrastructure investment planned, so naturally there is a shift occurring with demand now skewed towards sophistication and luxury residential design.

“Milton is a beautiful, yet sometimes overlooked gem within Brisbane. It is a haven for discerning individuals who are after a refined inner-city lifestyle close to the hustle and bustle of the CBD as well as the banks of the Brisbane River.

“Ruby Ruby will not only elevate the area, but add to the already diverse and cultured precinct."

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Cottee Parker has drawn inspiration from Milton’s rich history, in particular its once thriving cotton production industry. The architectural design captures the essence of this historical connection by utilising elements reminiscent of woven textures, lightweight and flowing forms, and the use of natural materials. The tower’s perforated mesh screen façade speaks to delicate ‘voile’ fabrics and further embodies Milton’s past.

Cottee Parker Principal (Interiors), Dee Passenger, said that the internal material palette echoes a similar design language that takes inspiration from Milton’s history.

“Internally, we’ve blended organic feature joinery, flowing curves, textural transparent features and weaving forms to create a captivating, luxury living experience,” Passenger said.

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Ruby Ruby, 144 Cottee Parker-designed apartments across a 21-level tower at 12 Crombie Street, follows the successful The Ambrose and Chester & Ella

Kokoda unveil Ruby Ruby apartments in Brisbane's Milton

A lot of developers have looked to try and develop the 15-minute neighbourhood, the term coined by French professor Carlos Moreno.

According to Moreno, each 15-minute city should fulfil six&nbsp;social functions—living, working, supplying, caring, learning and enjoying. It reduces residents’ environmental footprints by boosting green initiatives, creativity and wellbeing at a neighbourhood level and reducing travel, urban density, pollution and loneliness.

Longstanding Melbourne developer Kokoda Property, who have been synonymous for quality developments across the Victoria capital since 1997, have created an even more convenient neighbourhood at their new mixed-use precinct, Malvern Collective.

What they've put together they're calling a 0-minute neighbourhood, and it's hard to argue with.

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Their Malvern Collective project encompasses a number of apartments above a soon-to-be thriving hospitality precinct that will reshape the affluent suburb.

The middle of the one-acre Station Place site, opposite Malvern Station, was previously a laneway called Station Place. That's just been acquired from the local council, with the view to give that back to the public. It will offer future residents&nbsp;every convenience on their doorstep, from a Woolworths Metro, six hospitality venues, concierge, and a simple commute to the city. Above the precinct will be two striking glass buildings which will home a collection of apartments.

"Malvern Collective is a lifestyle and transported oriented development," Kokoda Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens says.

"The project is one of the last urban infill apartment sites in Melbourne's east. It offers proper food and beverage options and transport links, which is uncommon for Melbourne."

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Stevens says the project will revolutionize the southern end of Malvern.

"While the number one priority is to cater for our residents, we're expecting the hospitality precinct to be popular with those who are commuting in and out of the city, hopping off the train at Malvern, wining and dining, and then continuing their commute home. Nowhere else in Melbourne offers that."

The station is a large commuter pass through and takes four train lines which go north, south and east.

The Malvern Collective apartments have been popular in recent months with owner-occupiers, who see a crane on site, and a clear timeline of construction.

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They've not only been drawn to the rare proposition of Malvern Collective and the design of the apartments, but also the superior concierge service, which acts more like a high-end hotel, and is managed in a residents' app. They can order coffee from their room and pick it up before jumping on the train, or have the concierge make dinner reservations, not only for the hospitality in Malvern Collective, but anywhere in Melbourne.

The concierge will connect with locals businesses to create new services, anything from housekeeping to laundry services and dog washing.

As well as the hospitality precinct downstairs which will be shared with the local community, Malvern Collective residents will have exclusive amenity within the project. There will be a co-working space, a cinema, a swimming pool, a wellness centre with hot and cold plunge pools, and a private dining area, bookable through the residents' app.

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Kokoda held a design competition for Malvern Collective, selecting Jackson Clement Burrows to collaborate with Carr who have handled the interiors of the project.

Construction on Malvern Collective is well advanced, with completion slated for H1 2024.

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How Kokoda is creating a 0-minute neighbourhood at The Malvern Collective

Kokoda Property Group are set to launch the penthouses crowning their recently completed&nbsp;$165 million Milton apartment development, <a href="/buildings/the-ambrose-19-23-mcdougall-street-milton">The Ambrose</a>.

Four penthouses will be released to the market, following the successful completion of the project, which comprises 174 apartments and two retail spaces.

Over 95 per cent of the apartments have sold since the project launched in early 2021.&nbsp;

There will be three three-bedroom penthouses on offer, as well as a four-bedroom penthouse which will have its own au-pair residence.&nbsp;

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Each will benefit from direct lift access, with the floorplans ranging from 152 sqm up to an expansive 326 sqm. The apartments range from $2.5 million to $7 million.

The largest of the penthouses features a complete built-in one-bedroom private residence perfect for young adult children, au-pair or intergenerational living arrangements.

The penthouses will have floor-to-ceiling windows to allow maximum natural light while also providing panoramic views to Brisbane's city skyline and river.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are the cornerstone of each home, featuring natural stone benchtops, complete with premium Miele appliances including induction cooktops, pyrolytic ovens, microwaves, dishwashers and integrated Liebherr fridge and freezers.&nbsp;

The bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas all feature curved walls, allowing spaces to flow freely from one to the next, while vertical texturing is used throughout the kitchen, bathrooms and master bedrooms.

<a href="/developers/kokoda-property">Kokoda Property Group</a> Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said demand far outweighs supply for new apartments within Milton and its surrounds.

“The Ambrose is the first development in a long time to be completed at such a scale. While there are a few projects in planning in neighbouring suburbs, competition and supply are limited for a product of this quality," Stevens said.&nbsp;

“The Ambrose in particular is highly sought after due to Kokoda bringing its Melbourne flair to the design and with larger apartments being very desirable, we don’t expect these penthouses to sit on the market long.

“Out of all the capital cities, Brisbane has the strongest fundamentals for growth over the coming years. This is driven by interstate migration and the fact that Brisbane has changed so much in the past five years - it is becoming more of a destination city for both owner-occupiers and investors,” he added.

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Located on McDougall Street and reaching 19-storeys high, The Ambrose comprises a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and four penthouses, all offering 360-degree views of Brisbane’s CBD, Brisbane River and Mount Coo-tha.

Residents have access to a concierge, health and wellness centre, private dining and a rooftop deck with an infinity pool with views of the Brisbane CBD.

Architects <a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a> made the simple yet sculptural staircase within the lobby a true design feature in The Ambrose, which presents a calming entry sequence on arrival and provides a key linking piece that emulates the organic curves of the building.

Externally, the design of The Ambrose embraces metallic fins wrapping the facade to provide shade and textural contrast, while living greenery weaves up the full height of the tower, naturally anchoring the building to its subtropical landscape.&nbsp;

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Stevens said the vision for The Ambrose was to create an iconic project for Milton.

“Milton is a highly developed and corporate location. Our vision was to create something truly unique for the area that would stand out amongst other buildings. Through its design and resident amenity, The Ambrose has lifted the standard of living in Milton"

“Now, the penthouse will set a new standard for the suburb. They are unlike anything this suburb has seen and we’re excited to bring them to market,” he said.

A site steeped in history, The Ambrose is named after esteemed Brisbane chemist and experimental farmer Ambrose Eldridge, who originally purchased the land in 1851.

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Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said demand far outweighs supply for new apartments within Milton and its surrounds

Kokoda release luxury penthouse collection in The Ambrose, Milton following completion

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Last year a Malvern development site was billed as a major urban renewal opportunity, and that has come to bare with a sizeable planning application before Stonnington Council.

On the corner of Glenferrie and Dandenong Roads, and adjoining Malvern Station, agency Colliers undertook the task of selling the 4,739 square metre plot which consisted of seven properties offered for sale in one line. Colliers noted the properties fell under flexible zoning and are centred within a major urban renewal precinct surrounding the station.

641-669 Dandenong Road and 1-5 Station Place is now in planning with Kokoda Property backing the development.

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<figcaption>Site location and scale. Image: Colliers</figcaption></figure>The $80 million application hit planning mid this year with a mixed-use agenda in store. Partial demolition is sought in order to deliver apartments, office space plus retail/food and beverage tenancies at street level which would sit alongside The Angel Tavern which is to be retained. Also retained are dual low-rise buildings which front Station Place.

Contour Consultants are overseeing the application for Malvern Development Partnership PtyLtd with Glenthorn Pty Ltd the nominated owner. Currently a collection of low-rise buildings abutting the south-eastern rail corridor, the development based on initial renders looks to add a high-rise component to an otherwise low-rise area.

Jackson Clements Burrows are acting as design lead for the sizeable development which based on early renders looks to stand beyond the 20 level mark, employing a highly angular form across the scalene-shaped site. Tract Consultants have provided landscape design input.

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<figcaption>Image: Kokoda Property Group</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
This exciting gateway site adjoins Malvern station and will deliver a masterplan that includes a new dining, retail and commercial precinct, with two residential apartment buildings. This mix-used development will offer communal facilities rivalling a 5-star international hotel, plus stunning city and bay views.

There are a range of commercial and retail opportunities, plus a variety of apartment types to suit buyers of all ages and budgets.
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Traditionally strong in the Melbourne apartment market, Kokoda Property's focus has diversified in recent times to include Brisbane. Currently the developer has hundreds of apartments in development across two Brisbane sites, Obsidian plus Chester &amp; Ella, whilst backing a small-scale Hawthorn East apartment project dubbed The Mowbray in Melbourne.

Stonnington Council is now assessing the merits of the Malvern development which shapes as a standout project for the area in terms of height. 

The only equivalent height challenger within the Stonnington stretch of Dandenong Road is the Bensons Property Group-backed Vanguard Apartments in Malvern East. That project is approaching completion and although is stands at 18 levels, it looks to be comfortably outsized by 641-669 Dandenong Road.

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<figcaption>Vanguard Apartments is a Dandenong Road high point</figcaption></figure>
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