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

Lewis Land opens sky home display as The Waterline completes at Harbour Shores

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

When the opportunity arose for South Australian developer Palumbo to return to Kent Town, where it had previously delivered East Park Apartments and the East 
Rundle Apartments, it wasn't one the longstanding developer-builder was going to pass up.

The decision was quickly vindicated, with more than 30 apartments sold within the first month of launching <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/royal-apartments-kent-town-2-8-north-terrace-kent-town-sa-5067">Royal Apartments</a> to the market.

The 206-apartment development, which will bring significant new supply to Adelaide's tightly held eastern city fringe, also gives <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/palumbo">Palumbo</a> the opportunity to bring new life to one of Kent Town's most recognisable watering holes.

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Royal Apartments incorporates the historic Royal Hotel, a venue Palumbo Managing Director Daniel Palumbo said has a longstanding connection with the local community.

"Everyone in the area has history with the Royal Hotel," Palumbo told Apartments.com.au.

"It was quite an active pub and social gathering place for locals. We want to bring it back to its former glory."

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The wider development will comprise two residential towers alongside the restored hotel, sitting on North Terrace opposite the Adelaide Park Lands.

For Palumbo, the project also marks a return to familiar territory.

The developer completed East Park Apartments next door more than a decade ago and jumped at the opportunity to develop in Kent Town again when the Royal Hotel site became available.

"The opportunity emerged, and we moved to secure the site," Palumbo said.

"We were approached by the previous landowner, who said they had extensive commitments in Sydney and weren't in a position to deliver the project.

"We took over the site and within six months recut the design scheme to be more in keeping with the type of development we want to bring to Adelaide.

"Now we're on the market and those changes have really resonated with local buyers."

That has translated into a strong start to sales, with 33 apartments transacting in the project's first 35 days.

Palumbo said the early purchaser profile had been consistent with the group's traditional focus on owner-occupiers rather than investor-led apartment stock.

"Local owner-occupiers have always been our market," he said.

"There are always some investors, but we've never developed what would be called traditional development stock. Owner-occupiers are very much our market."

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The buyer mix has been diverse so far, with downsizers and younger professionals both accounting for a significant portion of early sales.

South Australia's current stamp duty settings, which allow&nbsp;eligible homeowners in South Australia aged 60 savings of up to $103,830 on stamp duty when they downsize to a new property valued at up to $2 million,&nbsp;have helped encourage downsizer activity, while younger buyers in their late 20s and early 30s have been attracted to the opportunity to live immediately outside the CBD while still being able to walk into the city.



Location has been a major part of the proposition for both buyer cohorts.

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Royal Apartments sits on North Terrace directly opposite the Adelaide Park Lands, with residents able to walk through the parklands toward the East End, Rundle Street and Rundle Mall.

Apartments have been positioned to capture views across the parklands, Adelaide skyline, Botanic Gardens and Adelaide Hills.

Palumbo believes the scarcity of developable land along this section of the Park Lands makes the site particularly difficult to replicate.

"There's very few allotments on that side that can be developed," he said.

"If this location was in New York and you were sitting on Central Park, you'd be talking about a $60 million apartments."

Royal Apartments will offer a broad mix of residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom sub-penthouses and penthouses.

Current listings include one-bedroom apartments from $680,000, while larger three and four-bedroom residences are priced around $2.5 million.

Residents will have access to a swimming pool, gym, barbecue and recreation areas, residents' lounge and dining space, and a communal deck.

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The apartments will feature generous balconies, while secure parking, bicycle storage and storage cages will also be provided.

A porte-cochère-style arrival and drop-off area has also resonated with buyers, particularly those attracted to being able to walk into the CBD during the day while retaining secure vehicle access at home.

Palumbo is acting as developer, architect and builder on Royal Apartments, continuing the vertically integrated model it has used across its South Australian portfolio.

The group was also behind the $150 million Sofitel Adelaide, the 251-room five-star hotel and residential tower which opened in 2021.

Palumbo said Royal's launch had come at an interesting time for the broader Adelaide apartment market.

Buyer confidence had initially been impacted by uncertainty surrounding the Federal Budget and broader economic conditions, but Palumbo believes sentiment is beginning to improve against a backdrop of significant investment flowing into South Australia.

He pointed to increased activity across defence and resources, including Olympic Dam, as potential long-term drivers of the state's economy and housing market.

"Money is starting to flow into Adeliade, significant amounts as Adelaide bucks the trend of the rest of the country.," Palumbo said.

"There's a lot of activity in the economy over the next decade. I think more investment will come into this market."

Early works on Royal Apartments are expected to commence this year, with major construction activity and cranes anticipated on site from early next year.

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Palumbo's return to Kent Town strikes early chord with buyers

Go-to builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">GRAYA</a> is continuing to bulk out its already impressive and diverse apartment portfolio across South East Queensland. Their latest milestone is securing development approval for Silk, its boutique riverfront apartment development in St Lucia.

The approval clears&nbsp;the way for the team to begin construction planning for the 22-residence project.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/silk-st-lucia-16-18-sandford-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">Silk</a> will rise 15 levels from an 810 sqm site at 16-18 Sandford Street, occupying a prominent bend of the Brisbane River with a prized northern aspect across Orleigh Park toward the Brisbane CBD.

The approved scheme will comprise 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences, continuing GRAYA's move into larger-format apartment developments targeting Brisbane's prestige owner-occupier market.

The project has been designed around the site's broad river frontage and dual-direction views, with GRAYA prioritising larger residences, privacy and outlook over apartment yield.

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GRAYA Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Rob Gray said the project had been shaped around local homeowners wanting to remain in St Lucia without maintaining a traditional family home.

"St Lucia is one of those suburbs people do not want to leave," Gray said.

"They know the river, the trees, UQ, the golf course, Toowong and Indooroopilly, and that familiarity is hard to replace.

"True riverfront opportunities here are exceptionally scarce. What we have designed at Silk is a way to stay in the suburb people love, with the scale and privacy of a private home and far less to maintain.

"This is not typical apartment product. It is a proper home on the river, and that is exactly what this market has been missing."

The approval comes as new apartment development continues to increase across the St Lucia and neighbouring Toowong corridor, although direct riverfront sites remain considerably more tightly held.

GRAYA Co-founder and Managing Director Andrew Gray said securing the approval had removed a significant element of development risk from Silk.

"Genuine riverfront sites of this quality in St Lucia are not something that comes up regularly," Gray said.

"The approval removes a substantial layer of execution risk, and the location underwrites demand in a way very few inner-city sites can.

"The fundamentals here are as strong as anything we have assessed in Brisbane."

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Silk will see GRAYA return to a stretch of the Brisbane River where it already has recent construction experience. The vertically integrated group recently completed ARC in neighbouring Toowong as builder for developer Spyre, delivering the riverfront project on a constrained site.

GRAYA will take a different role at Silk, controlling the project from design and development through construction and aftercare under its vertically integrated model.

The development will include a gym and resident leisure areas at ground level, integrated with the river's edge.

Silk joins a growing pipeline for GRAYA across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which includes Enclave, The Gallery, Coral and Ripple.

The developer-builder has also recently lodged plans for its largest project to date, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-silo-19-chester-street-newstead-qld-4006">The Silo</a>, a proposed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/graya-buys-frasers-newstead-site-plans-the-silo-between-james-street-and-gasworks-precincts">$700 million mixed-use development</a> in Brisbane's James Street precinct.

Silk is expected to predominantly target local owner-occupiers and prestige buyers seeking a permanent riverfront home in Brisbane's inner west.

Registrations of interest are now open, with further details on the project and construction program to be released as it progresses.

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<h2>SILK PROJECT FACTS</h2>

Developer-builder: GRAYA

Project: Silk

Location: 16-18 Sandford Street, St Lucia

Apartments: 22

Built form: 15 levels

Site: 810 sqm riverfront holding

Mix: 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences

Status: Development approved

Next step: Construction planning underway

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GRAYA greenlit for riverfront St Lucia apartment development, Silk

Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

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Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

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A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

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Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

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Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

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Abadeen unveils penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

Luxury Development

Situated on the final piece of Melbourne&rsquo;s original waterfront, Riverlee&rsquo;s Seafarers forms Australia&rsquo;s first 1 Hotel and Melbourne&rsquo;s first international hotel-branded residences.

With the support of 1 Hotel staff, amenities and services, downsizing residents have countless options to make the most of the empty nest, upgrade and live a self-indulgent, eco-luxury life.

Recently moving from their family home of 10 years into their new three-bedroom apartment, these Seafarers residents have given us an insight into a day in their life.

<h2>Morning</h2>

At 8am, the couple awaken to the serene views of the sun glistening atop the Yarra River through their uniquely faceted windows designed by <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>.

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&ldquo;From the comfort of your spacious bedroom, you [can] watch as the city comes to life, appreciating the beautiful landscape upon your doorstep&rdquo;, Riverlee write.

For those who have an appreciation for good coffee, the 1 Hotel room service means residents can kick-start the day by ordering breakfast and a freshly brewed delivered to their door.

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At 9am, following a relaxing breakfast in bed, these Seafarers residents head to the spa-inspired 1 Hotel gym to experience a morning yoga session with fellow residents.

After a guided practice, feel free to head to the sauna for a brief detox before showering and heading out for the day.

<h2>Midday</h2>

After enjoying a long stroll through the streets of Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD, re-discovering the art precincts and beloved National Gallery of Victoria, our residents head back to Seafarers and indulge in a 12.30pm lunch at the on-site 1 Hotel restaurant.

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At 2pm, following an early afternoon swim at the indoor pool, a luxury facial treatment at the spa is on the cards.

Relaxed, they are now ready for a visit from their children and grandchildren for dinner.

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To make things easy, housekeeping staff have delivered fresh flowers, as the concierge team ensures a re-stocked pantry with all the grandkids&rsquo; favourite goodies.

At 5pm, our residents greet their family and their new puppy, meeting them outside the 1 Hotel crane bar for a pre-dinner drink, while the grandkids play with their puppy at Seafarers Rest and enjoy the river views.

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Following drinks, the puppy is cared for by 1 Hotel staff while the family heads inside for dinner.

<h2>Evening</h2>

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For dinner, you can reserve one of Seafarer&rsquo;s resident-only private dining rooms available on level 17 overlooking the Yarra with space for both the kids to run around and adults to relax, with staff on-hand to assist in cooking and cleaning up.

After a delicious family dinner, the family adjourn to the adjacent resident-only library lounge where they enjoy each other&rsquo;s company.

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With Melbourne constantly abuzz, a journey out to the residents-only terrace with a drink in hand will not go amiss.

At 9.30pm, following an evening of entertaining, our residents walk their children and grandchildren to the porte coch&egrave;re where the valet brings around their car.

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Before heading back to their apartment, professionally cleaned by 1 Hotels staff during dinner, our residents stop by the riverfront hotel bar for a nightcap.

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Recently moving from their family home of 10 years into their new three-bedroom apartment, these Seafarers residents have given us an insight into a day in their life

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A day in the life of a Seafarers resident from Melbourne's Northbank precinct

Enso is a new development comprising four two-storey townhouses and one single-storey home in the inner-east Melbourne suburb of Balwyn.

Perfectly placed within the leafy neighbourhood, the five generously proportioned&nbsp;parkside residences have been delivered by Melstone to promote a peaceful lifestyle.

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&ldquo;A gentle&nbsp;pace characterises this prestige community, highly sought-after for its&nbsp;pretty period homes, well-regarded schools and peaceful parklands&rdquo;, the development is marketed as.

Designed by Parallel Workshop, each townhome boasts a double garage, outdoor terrace and private gardens complementary to neighbouring Beckett Park.

Timeless fa&ccedil;ades are elegantly detailed, with vertical lines, soft timber finishes, herringbone underfoot, Gaggenau appliances and contemporary joinery pieces.

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High ceilings in the interior make each living space feel generous and luxurious, while earthy tones and an art deco feel provide elegance and harmony with nature.

Each townhome sits on a lot between 316sqm to 433sqm, offering total internal areas of between 159sqm and 322sqm.

According to the statement of information filed in 2019, the homes are listed from $1.995 million.

Enso&rsquo;s location in Balwyn provides an exemplary mix&nbsp;of ease and tranquillity, the developers note.

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A 15-minute walk&nbsp;through tree-lined streets leads to Balwyn&rsquo;s shopping&nbsp;strip, where a selection of shops and caf&eacute;s tempt&nbsp;locals.

The historic&nbsp;Palace Balwyn cinema is abound with art-deco charm;&nbsp;where classic lines and decorative flourishes adorn&nbsp;the fa&ccedil;ade.

The 109 tram servicing Whitehorse Road&nbsp;takes you all the way to Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD in 30&nbsp;minutes, making accessibility a breeze.

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Perfectly placed within the leafy neighbourhood, the five generously proportioned parkside residences have been delivered by Melstone to promote a peaceful lifestyle

Just five parkside townhouses in Balwyn's luxury Enso development

Victoria &amp; Burke in Melbourne&#39;s Camberwell has been catching the eye, as penthouses in the boutique development of just 15&nbsp;apartments break the leafy Melbourne suburb&#39;s record.

Two penthouses sold already last year at $5.5m, topping Camberwell&#39;s previous penthouse record set at $4 million at FKP&#39;s Aerial Apartments. The final penthouse sold this week for $4.5m at a record of $19,000m2 which underlines the quality that V&amp;B offers to its local high end downsizers.&nbsp;

Figurehead&rsquo;s luxury arm known as Flux has been appointed and is already three&nbsp;months into construction, with completion set for Sep 2022.

A number of exclusive Garden Terraces remain in Victoria &amp; Burke, located on the top of Camberwell hill on the corner of Burke and Victoria Road.&nbsp;

The five Garden Terraces each have three bedrooms, with stunning Jack Merlo designed low maintenance&nbsp;outdoor living space and gardens. Where the Carr Design brings their distinctive and unique aesthetic to Victoria &amp; Burke; driven by a vision for contemporary, timeless beauty.

Since construction at the&nbsp;993 Burke Road development is well underway, Urban took a look at five reasons why the project should be on a buyer&#39;s shortlist.

<h2>1. Centred around a Jack Merlo-designed garden</h2>

The whole corner site development centres around a Jack Merlo designed garden, an internationally acclaimed studio known for their exceptional landscape design.

Landscape architect Jack Merlo designed the 420 sqm garden around its centrepiece, a 200-year-old blue gum. It is being marketed as reminiscent of the locked gardens in London.

The&nbsp;Garden Terraces include&nbsp;five ground level residences each with their own outdoor courtyards and eight first-floor apartments with landscaped terraces looking out across Melbourne.

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<h2>2. Architecture by Carr Design</h2>

Both the architecture and interior design have been handled by the award winning Carr Design, an architecture and interior design studio based in Melbourne with a timeless approach that fosters connection.

Celebrating&nbsp;five decades of design practice, Carr works under the concept of&nbsp;&lsquo;Dynamic Restraint&rsquo;.&nbsp;

Carr describe Victoria &amp; Burke&nbsp;as &quot;stacking the horizontal, wrapping the vertical&quot;.

&ldquo;The site wraps around this huge tree, which created a great opportunity to get a horizontality to the building form. It also means there is a large percentage of garden area, something that is quite rare and offers something completely unique to the project,&rdquo; Carr Design Director&nbsp;Chris McCue says.

&quot;The verticality of the tree is complemented by vertical metal blades, offset by stepped horizontal stacks. The effect is a considered, contemporary form that offers both privacy and openness.&quot;

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<h2>3. Location, Location, Location</h2>

Victoria &amp; Burke has a walk score of 94, located on the top of Camberwell hill on the corner of Burke and Victoria Road.

It is just moments from the nearby Camberwell Village, as well as a number of restaurants, cafe&#39;s, shopping boutiques and parks.

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<h2>4. Top of the line interiors and amenities</h2>

There are five ground level apartments each with their own outdoor courtyards, eight first-floor apartments with landscaped terraces looking out across Melbourne.

Three penthouses crown the top level with never to be built out 270-degree views of the skyline. The penthouses have their own walk-in wine cellars.

Calm and inviting, enjoy open plan living and warm timber floors drenched in natural light with a seamless connection to lush outdoor spaces.&nbsp;

Each apartment features an entertainer&#39;s kitchen at the hub, complete with a natural monolithic stone island bench, splashback and rangehood dressed in limestone. The kitchens are fitted with Gaggenau appliances and an integrated Liebherr fridge and wine fridge.

Unique features include secure basement garages,&nbsp;integrated gas fireplaces and&nbsp;wine fridges to name a few.

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<h2>5.&nbsp;200-year-old Blue Gum!</h2>

A magnificent 200-year-old blue gum is the centrepiece of Victoria &amp; Burke&rsquo;s private garden. Designed by renowned landscape architect Jack Merlo, it is a botanic experience sprawling over 420sqm.

Exclusive to the residents providing a unique leafy arbours, lush deep planting, layered textures, and a vast green lawn. Reminiscent of a traditional backyard.

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The whole corner site development centres around a Jack Merlo designed garden with it's centerpiece a 200-year-old gum tree

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Five reasons why Camberwell's Victoria & Burke should be on a buyer's shortlist

Delivering the best of lifestyle and location, K1 Residences offers buyers the chance to secure a bespoke, whole-floor residence in the heart of Melbourne.

&ldquo;K1&rsquo;s leafy green and lush vertical neighbourhood offers an enviable way of living that is luxurious, expansive and new to Melbourne&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

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The boutique development is centred upon an ideal synergy of serenity and convenience, located in Melbourne&rsquo;s &lsquo;green lungs&rsquo;, postcode 3004.

Designed by Bergman &amp; Co., and award-winning landscape architecture practice, Aspect Studios, the building&rsquo;s design feature layers of foliage, reminiscent of the gardens of Melbourne&rsquo;s best-loved suburbs.

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Whilst inside, the interiors are moody and timeless, instilling a warm sophistication with French oak, rose gold tapware and impressive functionality.

No matter the lifestyle, Optimus Developments&#39;&nbsp;K1 boasts numerous amenities for every occasion, sitting minutes from St Kilda and Prahran.

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The immediate neighbourhood is calm and picturesque. Close by are the best of Melbourne&rsquo;s restaurants, entertainment options, markets, shopping and places to relax.

Take a look at the brilliant attractions within walking distance of K1:

<ul>
	<li>Fawkner Park</li>
	<li>South Melbourne Market</li>
	<li>Aurora Spa Retreat</li>
	<li>Royal Botanic Gardens</li>
	<li>Fitzroy Street</li>
	<li>Albert Park Lake</li>
	<li>Greville Street</li>
	<li>Stokehouse Restaurant</li>
	<li>Port Phillip Bay</li>
</ul>

Everything that greater Melbourne and beyond has to offer is easily accessed from K1. Public transport links are excellent and major highways and freeways are just a moment away.

K1’s leafy green and lush vertical neighbourhood offers an enviable way of living that is luxurious, expansive and new to Melbourne

Luxury living in the heart of Melbourne city: A look at K1 Residences' fantastic location

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Valia is a new residential offering in Melbourne’s Ivanhoe, boasting an exclusive collection of 14 luxury residences.

Developed by Prestige Ivanhoe, the two and three-bedroom offerings are set over five floors on the tightly-held Upper Heidelberg Road.

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Blending into the leafy suburb, Valia delivers a soft concrete and glass exterior, as well as verdant wrap-around balconies incorporating overhanging plants.

Designed by WMK, the expansive garden terraces provide space for entertaining friends and family with views over the green streetscapes of Melbourne’s north-east.

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The interiors of the residences are designed by SJB Interiors in collaboration with IDLE Architecture Studio, striking a “delicate balance between dynamic modernity and timeless refinement”, the project marketing reads.

Valia’s interiors feature open-plan living and dining areas, earthy tones and soft timber finishes.

Among its other features include a custom fireplace, providing a centrepiece to each apartment, floor-to-ceiling windows and Italian natural stone surfaces.

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“Every residence offers [a] high degree of flexibility to ensure spaces are ideally suited to their owner’s needs and wants”, the developer said.  

Two-bedroom apartments in the complex, which include European appliances, a free-standing bath and custom-joinery begin from $869,000.

The project’s beautiful three-bedroom residences start from $1.67 million.

Situated in Melbourne’s north-east, Valia offers convenient access to eateries and boutiques, with a retail strip on its doorstep and ground-floor retail space.
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Blending into the leafy suburb, Valia delivers a soft concrete and glass exterior, as well as verdant wrap-around balconies incorporating overhanging plant

Introducing Ivanhoe’s newest architectural landmark, Valia 

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The off the plan buyer of a sub-penthouse in Sydney’s Loftus Lane development has scored a big resale as the project nears completion.

The sub-penthouse A603 in the luxury project near Sydney Harbour sold for $5.4 million, having been snapped up at the sales launch back in mid-2017 for $4.975 million direct from the developer AMP Capital.

Ayre Real Estate director Craig Donohue sold the apartment to a Northern Beaches local who had been looking for a Sydney CBD base for around 12 months.

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Donohue said the buyer was shown a few apartments in established and other new developments in the CBD but Loftus Lane's location was a stand out.

"He also loved the fact that this property had a substantial and very usable outdoor space and was really impressed with the design of the building", Donohue said.

Due to settle in April, 8 Loftus Lane has been designed by Studio Bright and will comprise 106 apartments across three Art Deco-style buildings.

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Loftus Lane is part of Quay Quarter Sydney, the dynamic new neighbourhood and major redevelopment of two complete city blocks up near Circular Quay.

When the apartments hit the market in mid-2017, they all sold out within two hours of the launch.

Donohue says there is strong buyer demand for luxury apartments in the CBD.

“The Sydney CBD landscape is changing from a business district to a luxury world class lifestyle hub”, Donohue says.

“As the new developments come closer to completion, buyer can not only see what the final product looks like, but also plan to take occupancy this year which is generating lots of excitement”.
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Ayre Real Estate director Craig Donohue, who sold the apartment, says there is strong buyer demand for luxury apartments in the CBD.

Off the plan buyer success in Sydney’s Loftus Lane development

Due to their&nbsp;beautiful beaches and parklands, Queensland&#39;s cities have become popular amongst families looking for affordable and low maintenance apartment living.

According to the last census, families with children were well represented in Australia&#39;s&nbsp;apartment living population, a trend that is likely to continue.&nbsp;

Here are&nbsp;six Queensland apartments perfect for families 
&nbsp;

1. <a href="/buildings/savvi-apartments-35-kelburn-street-upper-mount-gravatt">Savvi Apartments, Upper Mount Gravatt</a> 
Address: 35 Kelburn Street, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122 
Three-bedroom apartments from $635,000

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Located in the leafy Upper Mount Gravatt, less than 15-minutes from Brisbane&rsquo;s CBD, Savvi Apartments is the latest offering from Opalyn Property Group. Ideal for families, Savvi offers residents modern living with an open-plan layout, large balcony area for entertaining and smart home technology.

Close to popular schools, including Mansfield State High School, the project&rsquo;s central location is a bustling hub of public transport, retail and lifestlye amenities. The home also includes an enclosed laundry area for a family&rsquo;s convenience.

 
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2. <a href="/new-apartments/chevron-one-36-46-stanhill-drive-chevron-island">Chevron One, Surfers Paradise</a> 
Address: 36-44&nbsp;<a href="/new-townhouses/astrid-residences-202-stanhill-drive-surfers-paradise?source_news_article_id=89593&amp;ref=news_body_link">Stanhill</a>&nbsp;Drive, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 
Three-bedroom apartments from $1,175,000

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Situated in Surfers Paradise,&nbsp;<a href="/news/chevron-one-heralds-the-beginning-of-chevron-islands-transformation">Chevron One</a>&nbsp;presents an opportunity to secure a luxury residence ideal for a family of four. <a href="/developers/bensons-property-group">Bensons</a>&nbsp;Property Group&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="/news/chevron-one-heralds-the-beginning-of-chevron-islands-transformation">Chevron One</a>&nbsp;boasts intuitive design and quality finishes. Cooking for the family has been made easy in kitchens designed by the renowned chef, Shannon Bennett.

Designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the development includes a Club One residents&rsquo; lounge, floating cinema, sculptured gardens and dining facilities. The home is in close proximity to independent schools, including The Southport School and St Hilda&rsquo;s. 
&nbsp;

3. <a href="/buildings/market-lane-the-collection-9-market-lane-maroochydore">Market Lane, Maroochydore</a> 
Address: Mundoo Boulevard, Maroochydore QLD 4558 
Three-bedroom apartments from $486,000

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Located in the new Maroochydore CBD, Market Lane will offer two and three-bedroom configurations, as well as a selection of penthouse style apartments for Sunshine Coast families. The two-tower project will enjoy a blend of the coastal lifestyle with urban city energy.

The welcoming community offers beachside attractions, family-friendly dining options and countless schools and services. 
&nbsp;

4. Regal, Southport 
Address: 61-73 Meron Street, Southport QLD 4215 
Three-bedroom apartments from $735,000

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Regal Residences blends family living with luxury and sophistication from its Gold Coast location. Designed by Kris Kowalski Architects, the residence features oak timber flooring, a lap pool, a state-of-the-art gym and a residents&rsquo; lounge.

Located close by beaches and Broadwater Parklands, Regal offers countless leisure activities and lifestyle amenities at your doorstep. 
&nbsp;

5. <a href="/buildings/silk-one-woolloongabba-825-847-stanley-street-woolloongabba">Silk One, Woolloongabba</a> 
Address: 825-847 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 
Three-bedroom apartments from $805,000

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Silk One, comprising 177 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, is located within walking distance to the Brisbane CBD. Perfect for families who have a passion for cricket, the project features Brisbane&rsquo;s first and only rooftop skystand, overlooking the Brisbane Cricket Ground, the &lsquo;Gabba&rsquo;.

In close proximity to QUT and Torrens, Silk One offers convenience, style and luxury. Designed by Nettletontribe, apartments in the development include floor-to-ceiling windows, custom cabinetry and deep balconies, as well as a stunning rooftop recreation deck and ground-floor retail space.

The second stage, <a href="/new-apartments/silk-lane-woolloongabba-14-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba">Silk Lane, is expected to be released to the market mid 2021.</a> 
&nbsp;

6. <a href="/buildings/otto-mermaid-beach-1-bondi-avenue-mermaid-beach">OTTO, Mermaid Beach</a> 
Address: 1 Bondi Avenue, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218 
Three-bedroom apartments from $719,000

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Mermaid Beach&rsquo;s growing population of young families has heightened the demand for family-friendly luxury developments. Morris Property Group&rsquo;s OTTO offers a collection of 70 two and three-bedroom apartments of which you can be proud to call home. &nbsp;

Amenities include a recreational pool, cabana terrace and covered dining and lounge balcony, to enjoy a barbeque with family and friends. Beachside running and biking baths, as well as abundant transport links means OTTO is well connected

Urban takes a look at six Queensland apartments perfect for families

Six Queensland apartments perfect for families

A&nbsp;new&nbsp;wave of luxury apartment living has arrived in Sydney, with&nbsp;buyers seeking high-end&nbsp;amenities and elegant design from new developments.&nbsp;

With many projects now offering communal dining spaces and restaurants on their ground floors, we took a&nbsp;look at five Sydney apartments boasting the&nbsp;most lavish dining areas. 
&nbsp;

1. <a href="/buildings/king-phillip-148-160-king-street-sydney">King &amp; Phillip</a>, Sydney 
Address: 148-160 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Formerly the site of the University of Sydney Law School building, the soon to be completed King &amp; Phillip development offers lavish living for Sydney&rsquo;s elite. Delivered by Galileo, the 26-storey building is inspired by nearby colonial-era architecture, featuring natural materials and colonnade.

The luxury development boasts alfresco dining will under the colonnade and Phillip Street terrace, as well as private residents&rsquo; dining and lounge. The aesthetic appeal and timeless quality of the exterior continues seamlessly throughout the residences&rsquo; interiors.

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2. <a href="/buildings/opera-residences-71-macquarie-street-sydney">Opera Residences</a>, Sydney 
Address: 71 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Amongst Sydney&rsquo;s most luxurious developments on the market today is Macrolink and Landream&rsquo;s Opera Residences. The 19-storey tower offers 104 high-end apartments in Bennelong Point and boasts luxury finishes including Calacatta marble, Gold Portoro marble and travertine.

Designed by Crone Architects, the project will include four levels of restaurant, retail and dining space, with views over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the Botanical Gardens.

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3. <a href="/buildings/the-lennox-12-phillip-street-parramatta">The Lennox</a>, Parramatta 
Address: 12 Phillip Street, Parramatta NSW 2150

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Bordering the Parramatta River and rising 152-metres is Aoyuan International&rsquo;s the Lennox. Featuring luxurious private dining and lounge spaces, as well as ground floor boardwalk restaurants, the Lennox brings countless amenities and luxury to Western Sydney living.

Designed by Marchese Partners, the development boasts floor-to-ceiling glazed windows, winter gardens and a 25-metre lap pool.

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4. <a href="/buildings/castle-residences-sydney-116-castlereagh-street-sydney">Castle Residences</a>, Sydney 
Address: 203 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Castle Residences merges high-end apartments with five-star luxury hotel services and amenities, with construction including the refurbishment of the 142-year-old heritage-listed Porter House building.

Designed by Candalepas Associates, the development offers luxurious dining areas, private dining spaces and in-residence catering. Manhattan-style apartments overlook Hyde Park and timeless sculptural alcoves and arches bring together historical and contemporary architecture.

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5. Central at the Langston, Epping 
Address: 12-22 Langston Place, Epping NSW 2121

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Central, the Langston&rsquo;s second stage, offers lavish amenities and luxury residences in Sydney&rsquo;s Epping community. With move-in scheduled for later this year, residents will enjoy the development&rsquo;s Sky Lounge &amp; Dining terrace, as well as a 20-metre pool and wellness hub.

Designed by Architectus, Central offers 180 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 24 storeys, featuring premium appliances, full-height timber-look cabinetry and more than 2,000sqm of communal landscaped gardens.

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<h2>NSW properties selling now:</h2>

[smartcode_project:default project_id=29392]

[smartcode_project:default project_id=7588]

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Here are five of Sydney's most lavish communal dining areas offered within apartments on the market right now

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