National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Joel Robinson

Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 52-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 52-storey tower, which has just shy of 250 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Luxury Apartments

One of the most prestigious residential apartment projects to hit the shores of Australia has officially launched to market.&nbsp;

The $250 million Masthead Ocean Club has already been inundated with inquiry,&nbsp;developed in a joint venture by the highly-credentialed Australian businessman, Rory O'Brien and UK-based Banda, which is a world leading interior design studio and development business, founded by the husband of Princess Beatrice, Edo Mapelli Mozzi.

Edo Mapelli Mozzi founded Banda in 2007 and has grown the company from niche London developer into burgeoning global design practice, known for crafting environments which are both intrinsically beautiful and functional.

“This project forms part of Banda’s evolution and global expansion journey. We currently have projects underway in London, New York, Doha, San Salvador, Alps, and all over Europe,” said Mozzi.

“We had been looking for the right opportunity to bring us to Australia and Masthead is absolutely the project we’ve been waiting for.”

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28 whole-floor apartments are on offer in the project, including one penthouse, two sub penthouses and five Sky Homes, which have been exclusively designed by Banda, with the further 20 residences, which capture sweeping and protected views of the Pacific Ocean, Broadwater and Hinterland, designed by Australian-based group, Mim Design.

Each whole floor apartment in Masthead Ocean Club will provide 317 sqm of luxury living, picturesque views from every room, private direct and secure lift access, double garaging, outstanding interior design, and state-of-the-art technology.&nbsp;

The two ultra-deluxe sub penthouses crown the development, spanning a massive 634 sqm each, topped by the grand penthouse, which flaunts over 1000 sqm of living, including its own pool, gym, golf putting green and more.&nbsp;

BDA Architects have also been appointed as architects on the project, with O'Brien saying they have all worked merticulously as a team to create a truly spectacular development that promises a 7-star resort experience and ultra-luxe amenities.&nbsp;

“I am truly delighted to be working alongside Edo to launch this unprecedented product to the Gold Coast residential market, the likes of which has never been seen before in Australia," O'Brien said.&nbsp;

The development will be set in a prime position, adjacent to the beachfront at the highly coveted northern end of Main Beach, dubbed the ‘Golden Triangle’ for its proximity to premier lifestyle destinations.

The Southport Yacht Club and Superyacht Marina, Main Beach Surf Club, and Spit parklands each sit within a stone’s throw of the development, as well as Marina Mirage and the latest dining and entertainment precincts currently in the pipeline.

Masthead will also see the delivery of one of the world’s most elite in-house residents’ only clubs providing an ultra-luxe comprehensive amenities range, to be known as ‘The Ocean Club’.

With membership only accessible via a Masthead apartment purchase, the “Ocean Club” will encompass premium in-home facilities including a sophisticated wine and champagne lounge, whiskey and cigar room, private dining space, coffee bar, sky high library, and business meeting areas – all with panoramic ocean, coastal, and Hinterland views.

Members will also receive additional benefits from distinguished luxury brands including Chairman’s Club membership to Levantine Hill Winery in The Yarra Valley, participation in Newgate’s 2023 racing syndicate, which will also include attendance at select race days in Newgate’s own suite at Randwick Racecourse, and a complimentary new gleaming BMW electric car.

Residents will have 24/7 access to a health and wellness club where they can rejuvenate in a wet edge pool, spa, steam room, and sauna, while fitness enthusiasts can relish in a state-of- the-art world class gym and unwind in yoga and Pilates studios.

“No other project in Australia offers residents such extensive private and secure luxury facilities but shared amongst so few people - in our case just 28 owners. This is true prestige,” O’Brien added.&nbsp;

Highland, a full-service real estate company with more than 40 projects currently in market along the eastern seaboard from southern Sydney to the Gold Coast, has been appointed as the exclusive selling agent for Masthead Ocean Club, with CEO David Highland saying Masthead is the most exclusive residential offering available in Australia.&nbsp;

“In my view, members of Masthead Ocean Club will receive premium living, spectacular picturesque coastal views, state-of-the-art amenities, exclusive club membership, and real value for money," said Highland

“A purchase in Masthead which includes 650 sqm of Ocean Club, is like getting two apartments for the price of one."

“Never again will a product of this calibre be delivered to the Gold Coast. Masthead Ocean Club will offer buyers something very special and unique.”

Masthead has all approvals in place and construction is anticipated to commence in the coming months with completion scheduled for 2024.

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The development will be set in a prime position, adjacent to the beachfront at the highly coveted northern end of Main Beach, dubbed the ‘Golden Triangle’ for its proximity to premier lifestyle destinations.

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$250 million Masthead Ocean Club officially launches to market 

Making an architectural statement on the leafy streets of Kew, The Studley embodies a sophisticated and contemporary design that seamlessly fits into the highly sought after neighbourhood.

Designed over three levels, The Studley is home to just eight residences, ranging up to 500 sqm, each with an expansive floor plan, allowing for generously sized bedrooms and living spaces, which integrate into the outdoor spaces.

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David Watson Architect&nbsp;is the boutique practice behind the Kew creation, working in collaboration with John Patrick Landscape Architecture and McKimm to deliver the project.

Established in 2001, the scale of the deliberately small design-driven architecture practice ensures the active involvement of owner, David Watson across all projects, with The Studley being no different.

The Studley’s exterior combines travertine, render and zinc to create a modern built form that remains sympathetic to the leafy streetscape.

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The single-floor residences range from two to three-bedrooms, each with two bathrooms and a powder room, appealing to buyers seeking to downsize without compromising on luxury appointments and outdoor space.

Wide oak timber floorboards create a sense of warmth inside the homes, complemented by natural stone benchtops and a neutral colour palette throughout.

Additional luxurious modern features within the residences include freestanding baths and walk-in robes, bespoke joinery, an in-built gas fireplace, and the ultimate chef’s kitchen, complete with Miele appliances, Grand Cru wine fridge and butler’s pantry.

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls optimise light and views in each of the apartments, while the lines between indoors and outdoors have been cleverly blurred through the use of expansive stacking sliding doors.

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The main living spaces open to generous gardens and outdoor terraces, enjoying sweeping views across Kew’s leafy canopy.

In keeping with the air of exclusivity, entry to The Studley is via a secure central lobby with a lift service.

The basement also has secure parking for up to three cars, as well as additional storage for each residence.

Two and three-bedroom apartments can still be snapped up in the Kew project, with prices starting from $2,450,000.

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David Watson Architect is the boutique practice behind the Kew creation, working in collaboration with John Patrick Landscape Architecture and McKimm to deliver the project.

Inside the luxury downsizer Kew apartments, The Studley

The Queensland-based developers MAYD Group have a growing pipeline of projects across Southeast Queensland, with four boutique residential development applications lodged with the City of Gold Coast.

Making a turn to focus more exclusively on luxury, boutique developments, residences will feature high-end finishes with coastal inspired interiors, shifting their focus to some of the most sought-after coastlines in Australia, like Mermaid Beach, where the group have lodged four multi-residential development applications for.

The Seagull Avenue project will see four full-floor units created, with three-bedrooms and two-bathrooms.

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Designed by Architects, Studio Workshop, there will be a private rooftop entertainment area, including a rooftop deck, bar and pool. Basement parking will be provided for all residents.

The groups Chairlift Avenue site sits on the corner of Chairlift Avenue and Petrel Avenue, where they will construct eight luxury units, including two lower-penthouses, and an upper penthouse, that will feature a rooftop terrace, alfresco, plunge pool and lounge area.

Designed by Plus Architecture, these units will be three-bedrooms and three-bathrooms, all with basement level car parking.

Alongside landscape design which provides a unique, contemporary, and sophisticated character, the design intends to cater for its residents&#39; modern lifestyle requirements and encourage outdoor living and an active engagement with the beach environment.

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MAYD will demolish an older residential building at 120 Hedges Avenue with plans for two luxury, four-storey houses.

Level one will comprise four-bedrooms, while the living areas, main kitchen and dining are on level two.

Level three is the rooftop level, inclusive of enclosed entertainment spaces, dry bars, and a rooftop pool, with the basement level featuring a wine/whiskey cellar, storage rooms, a surfboard storeroom, and a gym.

The group&rsquo;s final multi-residential development is for Seaside Avenue, which will see another three full-floor luxury units crafted, with a double-storey penthouse.

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This development has plans for a rooftop pool and terrace, as well as entertainment areas scattered throughout.

The MAYD Group was founded last year in 2021 by Todd Mould, having&nbsp;previously worked as a builder, by trade, in the construction and property development industry for over 15 years.&nbsp;

Making a turn to focus more exclusively on luxury, boutique developments, MAYD Group has lodged four multi-residential development applications in Mermaid Beach 

MAYD Group to develop four boutique residential sites in Mermaid Beach 

Cronulla is set to welcome one of its most high-end apartment projects to date.

Solstice will bring just 15 apartments to Prince Street -&nbsp;Cronulla&#39;s version of Bondi&#39;s Campbell Parade - offering unobstructed beach views across the amalgamated 1,700 sqm dress circle site.

In reality there&#39;s actually only 13 available to purchase, with the developers, GNK, wanting to retain the two penthouse apartments for themselves to reside, which are both set to feature wrap-around balconies and plunge pools.

GNK Developments, led by builder developers Geoffrey Mailey and David Hammond, amalgamated the site at 5-9 Prince Street at the northern end of Cronulla Beach, and had the Sydney-based EMK Architects design the H-shaped development, two buildings coming together to create the five-storey building.

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Each apartment will span between 200 sqm and 365 sqm of living space and will have three to four bedrooms&nbsp;and will be kitted out with high-end Gaggenau appliances.

Laver Residential Project Directors James Lampropoulos and Dennis Vertzayias, who are exclusive agents for the project, said it&#39;s the best residential development&nbsp;Cronulla&#39;s ever seen.

&quot;Everything about the project is the height of luxury,&quot; Vertzayias said.

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&quot;From the&nbsp;penthouse-size apartments&nbsp;which include enormous private lock up garages that accommodate multiple vehicles, to the iconic prime beachfront location on Prince Street, it is a very rare and exciting opportunity,&quot; he added.

Solstice sits on a rare island site, where three of the four sides of the building don&#39;t have any adjoining&nbsp;neighbours, which provides residents with further views of the ocean, and district views back to the city from the upper level apartments.

Lampropoulos has already seen significant demand from high net worth locals, either currently living locally or someone who has a connection to the Shire and may be returning.

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So far apartment sales have ranged from $7.25 million to $9.5 million, setting a new price record for the suburb. Most apartments have been secured by&nbsp;mainly&nbsp;active downsizers who are keen on the healthy beachfront lifestyle and are downsizing from their waterfront family homes.

&quot;There&#39;s no real entry-level, every apartment is 10/10,&quot;&nbsp;Lampropoulos adds.

The same development team created the award-winning Bomborra around the corner for the locally well-known developer, who don&#39;t create too many multi-res projects.

&quot;I&#39;ve honestly not come across a project that everyone knows who the developer is and hold them in such high regard,&quot;&nbsp;Lampropoulos said.

The last new development on Prince Street was over a decade ago, when the award-winning building Bathers on Prince was developed.

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Solstice will bring just 15 apartments to Prince Street - Cronulla's version of Bondi's Campbell Parade - offering unobstructed beach views across the amalgamated 1,700 sqm dress circle site

Solstice: Unrepeatable apartment development heads to Cronulla's beachfront

A wave of local and interstate high-rollers have pinpointed the Sunshine Coast apartment market, with the local apartment developer, Cube Developments, seeing huge success at their&nbsp;Maroochydore apartment development, Nature by Cube.

Over three quarters of the luxury development has sold since it achieved development approval in August, totalling $32 million worth of sales to date.

Nature by Cube, on the dress circle The Esplanade,&nbsp;was pinned for 13 luxury apartments across eight-levels, crowned by an expansive 475 sqm penthouse.

But buyers have been keen on replicating the penthouse scale and level of luxury across the lower levels, combining two apartments to create the bigger space, with six bedrooms being combined.

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Cube Developments Director Scott Juniper says&nbsp;that buyers are moving to the area and are looking to maintain inner-city luxuries alongside a post-COVID lifestyle shift.

&ldquo;Buyers are seeking to achieve the best of both worlds - the open-air and relaxed lifestyle that the Sunshine Coast offers, coupled with a high-end home that is on par with their Brisbane,&nbsp;Sydney or Melbourne residence,&rdquo; Juniper said.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re meeting the need with a flexible design and build model that is culminating in homes that are far from cookie cutter and truly bespoke; we&rsquo;re creating something that you&rsquo;ve never seen before.&rdquo;

The mega-apartments span full floors and will feature&nbsp;seven-metre frontage living with enormous semi-outdoor entertaining and kitchen spaces, as well as two dining areas, a private wine cellar, beverage service bar and multiple home offices.

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The penthouse was secured&nbsp;for nearly $7 million.

Architecture firm Cottee Parker designed the development, with Juniper&#39;s brief simple: &#39;We want the best the Sunshine Coast has ever seen.&#39;

Cottee Parker Director Sandra Browne said the expansive design of the sky home has been fashioned to retain waterfront views across the master bedroom and communal living spaces, with an architectural spec which has not yet been seen on the Sunshine Coast.

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&ldquo;This is the largest penthouse that we&rsquo;ve been part of creating in the area, and is within the top of Cottee Parker&rsquo;s national portfolio in terms of its sheer size,&rdquo; Browne said.

&ldquo;We have certainly taken advantage of this to capture the views - which are nothing short of spectacular, and maximise the frontage over the water.&quot;

Only three apartments at Nature by Cube remain, and are priced from $2.95 million.

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Nature by Cube was pinned for 13 luxury apartments across eight-levels, crowned by an expansive 475 sqm penthouse

Maroochydore apartments snapped up at Nature by Cube as buyer's seek amalgamated mega-apartments

Bloom Residences is one of four luxury apartment developments in Nedlands currently underway by Blueways Group and Aria Land.

The boutique collection of 38 one, two and three-bedroom apartments has been designed by leading architecture practice Hassell, the biggest architecture practice in Australasia with studios all around the globe.

They combine the power of creative design and strategic intelligence to craft, meaningful and enduring places like the Western Australian Museum, Herston Quarter and the Stadia Precinct.

<div>They have designed Bloom&nbsp;emphasise the character and charm of one of the western suburbs most sought after pockets.</div>

There are a broad range of floor plans on offer across the suite of&nbsp;apartments, I&#39;ve summarized them below alongside their&nbsp;price ranges:

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	<li>One Bed | One Bath | One Study&nbsp;| 21 - 28&nbsp;sqm Balcony/Terrace&nbsp;| 80&nbsp;- 109 sqm | $475,000+</li>
	<li>Two Bed | One -&nbsp;Two Bath | One Study&nbsp;| 15&nbsp;- 23&nbsp;sqm Balcony/Terrace&nbsp;| 112&nbsp;- 121&nbsp;sqm | $859,000+ (pictured below is the Type B3)</li>
	<li>Three Bed | Two - Three Bath&nbsp;| One Study&nbsp;| 30&nbsp;- 65&nbsp;sqm Balcony/Terrace&nbsp;| 196&nbsp;- 278&nbsp;sqm | $1.49&nbsp;million+</li>
</ul>

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Located on Broadway, each boutique one, two and three bed design offers an open-plan layout, with premium finishes, stone benchtops and Miele appliances. Airy living spaces naturally flow onto spacious balconies and terraces.

There are three internal colour palletes to choose from, Cool, Warm and Dark.

Amenities include a residents-only gym, large purpose-built lounge space, communal dining areas, private landscaped communal gardens and more

Featuring Swan River and city views, it is close to some of Perth&#39;s finest shops, cafes, bars and transport links. It is also within the catchment of some of Perth&rsquo;s most prestigious schools.

Now over 30 per cent&nbsp;sold, Bloom Residences&nbsp;is set for completion in mid-2023

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Hassell has designed Bloom emphasise the character and charm of one of the western suburbs most sought after pockets.


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Inside Bloom Residences, the Nedlands apartment development designed by the biggest architecture practice in Australasia

Buyers have come out in droves to snap up apartments in&nbsp;Rivean Residences, one of the few&nbsp;Perth&nbsp;developments to come out of the collaboration between Aria Land and Blueways Group.

The Nedlands development of just 28 apartments has been&nbsp;designed&nbsp;by&nbsp;Giorgi, one of Australia&#39;s most awarded custom architect builders. They&#39;ve been behind award-winning projects like Echelon Residences, Caversham and 10BVT.

&quot;Rivean draws on local historical materials and innovative design techniques to spark a revitalization of the surrounding community,&quot;&nbsp;Giorgi says.

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&quot;The design is responsive to the environment, providing excellent access to natural light, fresh air and generous outdoor space, whilst also offering a range of spaces and activities that will promote a sense of community.&quot;

Over 50 percent of the two and three bedroom apartments have been sold, with prices ranging from $909,000 to $1,139,000.

Located in the leafy Nedlands at 139 Broadway, Rivean enjoys close proximity to the city, Swan River and premier shopping and dining destinations.

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Kings Park is just moments away, together with the many offerings of nearby Elizabeth Quay and the Foreshore parks. Not far from the development is&nbsp;Claremont Quarter, the major shopping hub with a number of restaurants,&nbsp;caf&eacute;s and bars.

There are&nbsp;a range of public transport options at the&nbsp;doorstep, as well as pedestrian and cycle trails.

Construction is scheduled for November 2021,&nbsp;with completion estimated for 2023.

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Over 50 percent of the two and three bedroom apartments have been sold, with prices ranging from $909,000 to $1,139,000

Luxury Nedlands apartment development Rivean Residences passes 50% sold mark

Melbourne developer Caydon Property has gone above and beyond for buyers of Skyhome apartments in their recently completed Moonee Ponds apartment tower, Rise.

Skyhomes are penthouse-style apartments designed to make the most of the sweeping views across Melbourne. Soaring to 29 levels, Rise offers the highest views north of Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD.&nbsp;

Skyhome residents can enjoy access to their own private club, The Conservatory, located on Level 22.

The exclusive lounge has been created to offer a more intimate experience than standard communal areas found in other developments. Skyhome residents and their guests can grab a drink at the bar and socialise in a number of areas, including the outdoor deck, indoor banquet-style seating or the lounge seating in front of the fireplace.

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The fixtures and fittings of the Skyhomes also exude luxury, featuring high-quality finishes and spacious open-plan living space. The kitchens are fitted with European appliances, with a gold-metallic rangehood suspended from the ceiling. The island bench has stone benchtops and a cantilevered oak breakfast bar.

The bathroom exudes contemporary design with its feature wall tiling framing the vanity, whilst the remaining floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiles are in a white matt finish. In most Skyhomes, the bathroom features bespoke, dual Omvivo basins.

Prices for the Skyhomes start from $864,000. There are both two- and three-bedroom options remaining, with living space ranging from 88 sqm up to 130 sqm.&nbsp;

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Skyhome buyers will also have access to the communal facilities on level two, which features an indoor heated pool and spa. On the same level is Club Rise, the building&rsquo;s health and fitness centre with a fully equipped gymnasium with sauna and a yoga studio.

Mason Terrace, an indoor-outdoor entertaining space, is situated on level four. A full-sized indoor kitchen can be booked for entertaining, while outside is a barbecue area.

Rise, located on Everage Street in the heart of the vibrant village, has 297 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across its 29 levels.

Rise also has its own concierge and resident app, Caydon HQ, allowing residents to interact with neighbours, manage deliveries, place repair requests and more.

For a limited time, Caydon Property are offering a six month settlement on any two or three-bedroom apartment, a unique offering targeting buyers who are yet to have sold their current home.

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Caydon Property’s Rise delivers a luxury living experience with spacious floorplans, cutting-edge interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows and numerous amenities.

The extra luxuries on offer for Skyhome buyers at Rise apartments in Moonee Ponds

Sherpa Property Group are set to continue to change the shape of Palm Beach with their luxury apartments.

The development firm, led by Christie Leet, has lodged plans for Perspective Nexus, their latest in the Perspective chain. The proposal comes after sell-out success at the nearby Perspective 488 and Perspective Two Sea.

Located on 1581&nbsp;sqm at&nbsp;949-953 Gold Coast Highway, Sherpa are planning a 14-storey building pitched at the downsizer. There will be just 34 apartments, half of the site's allowable density.

There will be just three and four-bedroom apartments, including three impressive three-level, four-bedroom sky-homes, which each has its own private roof access where there will be a pool and spa and 360 degree views across the Gold Coast.

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Designed by Hayes Anderson Lynch Architects, each of the apartments will have a home office and a private balcony. They&nbsp;are oriented to the north-east for solar access and views of the ocean.

Level two will home the&nbsp;central communal recreation&nbsp;area, complete with pool, gym, yoga room, sauna, steam room, breakout spaces and landscaping.

Perspective Nexus residences — ranging in size from 235 sqm to 560 sqm — are priced from $1.45 million to $6.5 million.

Sherpa's managing director Christie Leet says the team are&nbsp;excited to begin unveiling the in such a unique and highly sought-after location.

“Palm Beach encapsulates an eclectic mix of desirable water frontages including the vast Pacific Ocean as well as Currumbin Creek, which runs from the hinterland in Currumbin Valley down to Palm Beach where an abundance of lifestyle and activity on and around the water converge at Perspective Nexus.”

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Leet said lifestyle was the driving force behind the design of Perspective Nexus, which rejects the more traditional quantity-over-quality approach to Gold Coast high-rise apartment development.

“True luxury is unrestrained lifestyle — doing what you love and engaging with life in natural surroundings while enjoying the ease and convenience in absolute comfort,” he said. “It’s all about how you want to live your life.” 
 
Perspective Nexus is Sherpa’s third Palm Beach instalment, following its beachfront sales sensation that wiped out Sherpa’s Perspective 488 stock in just three months, prompting the successive sell-out of its fast-tracked sister project, Perspective Two Sea. The two projects achieved a combined sales total in excess of $70 million.

Sherpa are simultaneously gearing up to migrate its ‘Perspective’ brand further north, lodging a development application for&nbsp;‘Perspective Broadwater’ which will have just six full-floor apartments overlooking the esplanade and waterfront of Biggera Waters.

There will be just three and four-bedroom apartments, including three impressive three-level, four-bedroom sky-homes

Sherpa lodge Perspective Nexus, new Palm Beach apartment development

The luxury Main Beach apartment tower The Monaco is set to begin its construction next month, with the biggest drawcard for buyers being the customisation on offer.

For Helene Omeros, whose family owns and runs the multi-award winning Omeros Brothers Seafood Restaurant at Marina Mirage around the corner, and her husband&nbsp;Charles Millard, it was the option to completely customise their kitchen.

The couple are downsizing after buying a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment on the 11th level of The Monaco,&nbsp;which is being developed by local developer Ignite Projects and designed by Rothelowman.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re a close family and we spend a lot of time cooking and eating together so having the ideal kitchen is so important to us,&rdquo; Omeros said.

Omeros Brothers is a Gold Coast icon with the Omeros family having operated some of the country&rsquo;s leading restaurants for more than 40 years.&nbsp;

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Millard said it is very important as the kitchen lends itself not just to the practicalities of cooking but entertaining as well.

&ldquo;The kitchen is always the focal point of entertaining at least for the first hour after guests arrive,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;That&rsquo;s why we want to be interacting with our guests rather than having our backs to them while we use the cooktop and ovens. &ldquo;We find it works best if the ovens and cooktop are built into the island bench facing the living area so that way the entertaining flows perfectly.

He said key features for the couple will include gas cooktops, two fridges and two over-sized ovens as well as a generous butler&rsquo;s pantry.&nbsp;Omeros said they will be sure to consult her dad and brother on the design on the kitchen before it gets built.

Andrew Erwin, of NPA Projects, said the customizable kitchen is one of the key drawcards for people buying in The Monaco.

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&ldquo;People love working with our concierge team and the kitchen designers to design the kitchen they&rsquo;ve always wanted but until now been unable to have in an apartment,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Combined with the fact it is a boutique building with a recreation space complete with a 24-metre heated pool alongside a private dining area and virtual golf as well as stunning views from every apartment adds up to The Monaco being the complete package.&rdquo;

Omeros said, as well as the&nbsp;customizable kitchen option, the amazing location and unbeatable views incorporating the Broadwater and ocean were key reasons for purchasing in The Monaco.

&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t get Broadwater views at our current building so that&rsquo;s a lovely change. The Monaco is also close enough to walk to my job at the family restaurant,&rdquo; she said.

&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve lived in Main Beach for six years and it has definitely grown on me, and my husband, who has been in Main Beach for over 18 years. It will be even better when we move into The Monaco.&rdquo;

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Millard said he loves the &ldquo;village vibe&rdquo; of the suburb.

&ldquo;People are so nice here in Main Beach. It is a more mature area, but we do have younger people moving in.

&ldquo;The suburb has also historically held its value better than Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach during past downturns. We&rsquo;re now getting national press that Main Beach is where there is huge demand and not enough stock and that will keep going into next 
year.&rdquo;

The Monaco is a 24-level north-facing apartment building with a collection of luxury full-floor and half-floor residences at 2-4 MacArthur Parade, Main Beach.

Three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments, with two multi-purpose rooms, are priced from $4.45 million with construction by McNab due to start this September.

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Andrew Erwin, of NPA Projects, said the customizable kitchen is one of the key drawcards for people buying in The Monaco

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