A long-awaited transformation of a former industrial site in Holroyd has been given the green light, with the NSW Government approving the $1.2 billion Crescent Parklands masterplan that will deliver more than 1,200 new homes just south of Parramatta.

The State Significant Development approval clears the way for a large-scale mixed-use precinct at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-crescent-street-holroyd-nsw-2142">1 Crescent Street</a>, replacing an underutilised site with a coordinated residential community anchored by new open space, retail, and commercial uses.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> for WA-based developer Tiberius, the approved scheme comprises seven buildings arranged across two precincts. In total, the development will deliver 1,227 apartments, including 201 allocated as affordable housing, alongside approximately 2,500 sqm of retail and 5,000 sqm of commercial space within a mixed-use podium.

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The project is structured as a masterplanned precinct rather than a standalone tower. Buildings 1 to 4 will rise from a shared podium with shop-top housing, while Buildings 5 to 7 are positioned closer to the northern park interface as residential flat buildings. The built form has been carefully modulated to balance density with amenity, with the design resolving building separation, solar access, and wind impacts at a precinct scale.

A significant focus of the design is the activation of Crescent Street and the integration of public domain. The submission notes that “individual townhouses [were] removed for community based functions to Crescent Street to increase activation and surveillance,” reinforcing a more urban and publicly engaged street edge. Retail, commercial tenancies, and resident amenity spaces are concentrated along this frontage and within the podium to support day-to-day activity.

The landscape strategy underpins the project’s identity, with a network of pedestrian connections, landscaped corridors, and open spaces linking the site internally and to its surroundings. The design prioritises permeability, delivering “increased uninterrupted flow between spaces for pedestrian access” and improved connections through to the adjoining parklands.

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Buildings within the western precinct are oriented toward the park, shaping a residential offering defined by proximity to open space. The design describes this approach as creating apartments “immersed in nature with apartments facing the park,” positioning the landscape as a central organising element of the masterplan.

The broader architectural response addresses both infrastructure and context, with taller elements capturing long-range views toward Parramatta while setbacks and separation distances mitigate impacts on surrounding residential areas. Sustainability initiatives, including solar optimisation, cross-ventilation, and integrated landscape systems, are embedded across the scheme.

Located approximately one kilometre south of Parramatta CBD, the 3.6-hectare site is bounded by Crescent Street, Woodville Road, and Holroyd Sportsground. It benefits from strong access to public transport, including nearby bus routes and train stations, and sits within a rapidly evolving corridor earmarked for increased residential density. The design also strengthens connections between surrounding green spaces, including Holroyd Sportsground and Parramatta Parklands.

The approval follows several years of planning, including a rezoning process that enabled significant uplift in height and density across the site. With determination now secured, Crescent Parklands is positioned to play a major role in delivering new housing supply within Greater Parramatta’s growth area.

Joel Robinson

Tiberius’ Crescent Parklands to deliver over 1,200 homes in major Holroyd transformation

A new State Significant Development application has been lodged over land at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/33-43-marion-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">33–43 Marion Street</a>, Parramatta, proposing a high-rise mixed-use tower that leverages planning incentives to deliver a substantial pipeline of new housing, including a dedicated affordable component.

The scheme, currently on exhibition, combines a shop-top housing development with a concurrent rezoning, positioning the site for a significant uplift in density within Parramatta’s evolving southern CBD fringe.

The proposal, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fuse-architecture-0">Fuse Architects</a> for CN Marion, would replace the existing buildings with a 37-storey mixed-use tower, delivering 296 apartments above a retail podium with six basement levels on the 2,376 sqm site.

The residential mix comprises 58 one-bedroom, 207 two-bedroom, and 31 three-bedroom apartments, with communal facilities located on the second level and the rooftop. Ground-level activation is driven by retail and food and beverage tenancies, alongside a publicly accessible through-site link designed to improve pedestrian permeability.

The project includes 194 car spaces, five motorcycle spaces, and 348 bicycle spaces, reflecting a transit-oriented approach in a location directly adjacent to the rail corridor and within walking distance of Harris Park Station.

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The design adopts a podium-and-tower composition, with a three-storey street wall addressing Marion Street and a reduced two-storey interface responding to adjoining heritage cottages.

A key component of the proposal is the integration of affordable housing under the NSW Government’s in-fill affordable housing pathway, with units to be retained for a minimum of 15 years. This is paired with a broader public domain strategy that emphasises permeability, deep soil planting, and a landscaped through-site link.

“The strategy prioritises a permeable, well-activated public realm and supports a compact tower form to minimise the building’s footprint while enhancing the quality of the ground-level experience,” the design report states.

The proposal includes a central landscaped courtyard, rooftop communal areas, and planting strategies aligned with local environmental conditions and cultural narratives.

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The site occupies a prominent corner of Marion and Station streets, roughly 100 metres from Harris Park Station, within a precinct earmarked for significant intensification. While the immediate context is characterised by low- to mid-rise buildings and heritage dwellings, planning controls and recent proposals point to a transition toward high-density development.

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Parramatta has been starved of new apartment supply in recent years. Builder-developers Deicorp and Coronation are the only two currently progressing projects in the suburb. Coronation is nearing completion of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/8-phillip-street-2-10-phillip-street-parramatta">8 Phillip Street</a>, which will be the tallest building in Western Sydney once finished, while Deicorp is delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/cosmopolitan-by-deicorp-parramatta-34-hassall-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">Cosmopolitan</a>, a development comprising over 600 apartments.
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First Look: Plans lodged for 37-storey mixed-use tower in Parramatta

A substantial uplift in height and density is being tested in Lane Cove, with a 225-apartment scheme at 300 Burns Bay Road now on public exhibition as a State Significant Development alongside a concurrent rezoning.

The proposal by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/level-33">Level 33</a> would see the demolition of an existing commercial building and associated structures, replaced by a residential development ranging from seven to 15 storeys.&nbsp;

The scheme delivers 225 apartments, including 34 designated as affordable housing, positioning it within the NSW Government’s accelerated Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The development is arranged as three interconnected residential flat buildings, a response to the site’s long, narrow configuration and sloping topography.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, the project’s designer, describe a built form that is “divided into three sections, each connected by intermediate infill slots which are recessed to establish greater setbacks and further articulate the development.”

Across the scheme, apartments are supported by communal amenity at ground and rooftop levels, including landscaped open space and a rooftop pool. Basement and lower ground levels accommodate parking, storage, and building services, while a new public park is proposed along the eastern edge of the site, replacing part of the existing built form.

The architectural response has been shaped by the site’s pronounced fall towards the Lane Cove River, with building heights stepping down from west to east to reduce visual bulk and respond to adjoining bushland.&nbsp;

The design report notes that “the development has been carefully designed to integrate with the existing topography with the placement of massing and floor levels adjusted respecting the site’s inherent characteristics.”

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The project is being advanced through a concurrent rezoning process, seeking to increase the permissible height and floor space ratio beyond current Lane Cove LEP controls of 21 metres. Under the proposal, height would reach up to 54.5 metres, reflecting a shift toward higher-density outcomes in well-located urban areas.

Located on a 7,595 sqm site, the development sits within an established high-density residential pocket characterised by mid-rise apartment buildings set within a bushland setting. The site is within close proximity to Burns Bay Reserve, the Lane Cove River, and an extensive network of open space, reinforcing its strategic positioning for increased housing supply.

Level 33 is doing through the Housing Delivery Authority to try and get its Homebush project of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/level-33-adds-to-2-000-unit-pipeline-with-new-two-tower-homebush-plans">more than 300 apartments approved</a>.

The developer has over 2,000 apartments in the pipeline, predominantly in Wollongong.

First look: Level 33 proposes 225-apartment Lane Cove tower

Following the completion of its debut Palm Beach apartment development EVA on Tenth, local Gold Coast developer Chippendale Group has launched its latest project in the in demand area.

Chippendale Group, led by fifth-generation Palm Beach local Daniel Chippendale, has kicked off sales at&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775884443343000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GyxnGQKU2XXwTzQ8_VHgi" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221" target="_blank">ELISE</a>, 68 coastal-infused apartments just 40 metres from the sand on Twenty Fifth Avenue.

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Construction is already well underway, a signal of confidence to buyers, following the demolition of the two-storey walk-up and 1990s built house that sat on two sites that have been amalgamated to create a prime corner block.

There are a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments on offer, starting from $1.4 million.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, Elise responds to its coastal setting through a horizontal architectural form with recessed glazing and layered landscaping. The design aims to balance light, shade and sea breezes while creating a defined presence along the streetscape.&nbsp;

Residences have been planned with an emphasis on outdoor living suited to the Gold Coast climate, including large balconies designed as usable outdoor rooms. Interiors will feature a selection of European appliances and natural materials, including New Zealand wool carpets.&nbsp;

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Resident amenities are centred around a wellness-focused ground-level precinct. There will be private access to a heated swimming pool, sauna, cold plunge and gym, alongside a residents’ lounge with dining and entertaining space.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">ELISE</a> is located towards the northern end of Palm Beach, which puts it just a short walk to Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creeks. At the end of the street is the newly extended Oceanway, a 36-kilometre pathway that runs up and down the Gold Coast.

Chippendale is targeting a late 2027 completion date for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elise-palm-beach-3-twenty-fifth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">ELISE</a>.

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Chippendale Group launches Elise, 40 metres from the Palm Beach sand

Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/31-41-o-hara-street-marrickville-nsw-2204">Third.i</a>&nbsp;has announced a new transport-oriented development in one of Sydney Inner West’s most sought-after metropolitan locations, delivering much needed housing within steps of world-class public transport and vibrant village life.

Located at&nbsp;31-41 O’Hara St,&nbsp;Marrickville, the proposed mixed-use development will include around 300 apartments, with up to 17 per cent dedicated to affordable housing, reinforcing Third.i’s commitment to creating inclusive, well-connected communities that support a diverse mix of residents who keep Sydney’s neighbourhoods thriving.

Located just 100 metres from the new Metro station, the development places residents within minutes of the CBD while offering seamless access to the Inner West’s cafés, retail, and local services. Anchored within a thriving local centre, the project supports everyday living without reliance on cars, while also delivering new public open space for the local community, including a new park and landscaped green areas, alongside high-quality private resident amenities.

Florian Caillon, Head of Acquisitions for Third.i Group, said the project builds on the company’s ongoing work alongside the NSW Government to deliver housing and amenity alongside major transport infrastructure. Amenity includes an activated pedestrianise retail strip that connects Illawarra Road down to the pocket park, and health and wellness facilities.&nbsp;

“Delivering housing of this scale within an established village is a rare opportunity, and few companies have achieved residential outcomes of this size at a village centre," Caillon said.

"We are excited to set a new standard for urban living in the heart of Marrickville,” he said.&nbsp;

The inclusion of affordable housing has been welcomed by frontline workers.

“We are supportive of developments which will allow essential workers like nurses, midwives and carers, the opportunity to live in the communities they care for," said&nbsp;Michael Whaites, General Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association..

“Many healthcare workers tell us they would like to live closer to where they work, but are being priced out of the market, forcing them to move further away.&nbsp;

“Dedicated apartments for essential workers will support recruitment and retention in local hospitals and aged care facilities, helping to strengthen our health system.”

The project has been declared State Significant Development (SSD) by the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).

Third.i to deliver 300 apartments in Marrickville TOD precinct

Luxury Melbourne apartment

The $2.7 billion mixed-use development, STH BNK By Beulah in Melbourne&#39;s Southbank, is continuing to break ground as one of the mostly luxury offerings the city will have seen for a number of years.

STH BNK By Beulah is set to offer Australia&rsquo;s first-of-its-kind Private Auto Club for residents as car ownership declines.

The STH BNK Auto Club will see residents have the opportunity to use the fleet of luxury vehicles,&nbsp;from&nbsp;BMWs and Teslas to Porches and Range Rovers.

There will be 50 cars available to book, similar to a traditional&nbsp;car sharing model, with the added perks of an on-site team to clean, maintain and valet park cars, with chauffeur drivers available on request. Residents will be able to book a car via a mobile phone app or concierge.

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It&#39;s a response by Beulah to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries which showed new car sales in Australia have been declining since 2017.

In April 2021, new car sales had plummeted 48.5 per cent year-on-year, the biggest decline in 30 years and the 25th consecutive month of plunging new car sales.

According to a 2019 RACV Survey, the cost of car ownership is 66 per cent more expensive than drivers realise, with the largest cost being the depreciation of the car, followed by loan repayments.

It is said that cars are motionless around 95 per cent of the time and in cities, this climbs to an average of 97 per cent.

<a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">To keep up to date with the development and its launch, enquire here</a>

Beulah Managing Director Jiaheng Chan said the STH BNK Auto Club will assist residents in saving money, while also providing them with the luxury and accessibility a car affords.

&ldquo;STH BNK is centrally located and boasts a walk score of 98, meaning a car is not a necessity. By providing residents with access to the STH BNK Auto Club, they can still enjoy the luxuries and freedom a car offers without the associated costs of car ownership, and in the process, can experience a range of different cars - depending on their mood or needs.

&ldquo;This is just one of the many services residents will have access to at STH BNK as we look to cater to ever-evolving lifestyle choices, one that puts sustainability and technology front of mind,&rdquo; he said.

STH BNK Auto Club will offer three tiers of membership levels including Silver, Gold and Diamond, with each member of the program able to select a tier based on their needs and wants; silver being the most cost effective, while Diamond provides access to luxury cars and EVs. EVs will be progressively added to the fleet, with Beulah committed to a full EV fleet by 2030.

<a href="/new-apartments/sth-bnk-by-beulah-southbank-60-southbank-boulevard-southbank">To keep up to date with the development and its launch, enquire here</a>

There will be two towers at the City Road address, one rising 102 storeys to be Australia&#39;s tallest tower at 366 metres. There will be around 449 apartments across the two towers, as well as a hotel, commercial, and retail space.

Construction is set to get underway in mid-2022, with a 2027 completion date forecast.

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The STH BNK Auto Club will see residents have the opportunity to use the fleet of luxury vehicles, from BMWs and Teslas to Porches and Range Rovers

STH BNK By Beulah set for Australia's first shared Private Auto Club for residents

Melbourne&#39;s top advised townhouse sale was 7/120 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North at $1.8 million which came mid-last week.

And a warehouse style townhouse at 22 Reeves Crescent, Richmond fetched $1.41 million.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom Fitzroy North townhouse was architecturally designed in the reinvention of the Selotta Shoe Factory.

The Jellis Craig price guide for the 1934 three level space had been $1.8 million to $1.9 million.

It last sold at $975,000 in 2007.

The adjoining 6/120 Queens Parade townhouse, also with three bedrooms, fetched $1.8 million in April. It first sold at $406,000 in 1998.

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The original factory designed is credited to architect, H V Gillespie.

22 Reeves, just off Coppin Street, was marketed by the Biggin &amp; Scott agency as having a converted warehouse feel with a rustic industrial flare.&nbsp;

There are high 5m ceilings in the lounge area, plus exposed steel beams under its curved roof.

Melbourne vendors secured a 50 percent clearance rate ver the past week according to CoreLogic.

It was the priciest apartment sale across the nation over the past week.

There was a 61.8 percent success rate from the 345 apartment and townhouses results &nbsp;across the nation.

The national median sale price was calculated at $810,000 with Melbourne at $702,500.

Melbourne vendors had 249 auction offerings with 65 results yet to be advised.

Sydney vendors secured an 81.5 percent success rate.

Melbourne's top advised sale was 7/120 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North at $1.8 million which came mid-last week

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Inner city Melbourne warehouse townhouses popular with buyers 

Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD is full of inspiring architecture, acclaimed botanic gardens, historic sites, and the iconic Yarra River, as well as offering its&nbsp;residents the very best in live music, sporting events, theatre and visual art.

The city features the iconic Melbourne laneways, world-famous shopping spaces and also boasts an amazing nightlife experience with very unique bars and restaurants to enjoy.

Those interested in furthering their education will also be pleased to know that the five star RMIT campus is found within Melbourne&rsquo;s city centre.

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<h2>How do I&nbsp;get around Melbourne?&nbsp;</h2>

The best way to get around Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD is the City Circle Tram. It is a free and convenient way to travel around central Melbourne whilst experiencing a ride on a beloved heritage tram with an audio commentary of city landmarks and attractions.

The City Circle Tram also links up with other trams, trains and bus routes around the Melbourne area. The City is also extremely walkable, ranking 4th out of 307 suburbs in the Greater Melbourne region. Another quick and easy option is ride-sharing services i.e. Uber.

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<h2>What can I&nbsp;do in Melbourne&#39;s CBD?</h2>

There is something for everyone to do and see in Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD. Art lovers can enjoy the world-famous street art on display in Hosier and ACDC lane, as well as multiple other art galleries including the Ian Potter Centre which features contemporary, historic and indigenous art pieces.

For the performance art lovers, there is a collective of world-renowned theatres within the CBD including the Forum which is Australia&rsquo;s and the Regent Theatre which hosts famous theatre productions including Disney&rsquo;s The Lion King and Wicked.&nbsp;

For sports fans, they can watch different sporting events including the Australian Open at the Rod Laver Arena and AFL at the MCG. Also, the award-winning Australian Sports Museum is found underneath the MCG stadium and both venues host major international music artists, some of the notable artists this year include Guns n Roses and Kiss.&nbsp;

Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD boasts some of the city&rsquo;s trendiest bars with secret entrances, themed-private rooms, specialty menus with creative food and drink options, breathtaking views of the city and world-class DJs and musicians.&nbsp;

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For shopaholics, a visit to the world-famous Queen Victoria Market is a must, with a vibrant and multicultural atmosphere and over 600 unique stalls offering fresh produce, hand-made products, great coffee and food, and live music and entertainment on Wednesday nights.&nbsp;

Other notable shopping spaces within Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD include the historic Block Arcade which was built in 1892 and is home to the largest mosaic floor in the southern hemisphere and iconic Hopetoun Tearooms. Hardware Lane and Degraves St offer great food, drinks and street art.

Melbourne Central has&nbsp;more than 300 stores over five levels with unique architectural features including a giant Marionette Watch that plays a rendition of the Australian National Anthem every hour and Shot Tower an old bullet-making facility built in 1989 which is protected by a magnificent Glass Cone which is one of Melbourne&rsquo;s most recognisable landmarks. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD is full of historic sites including the Old Melbourne Gaol, the Shrine of Remembrance which honours the service and sacrifice of Australians in war and peacekeeping, the State Library of Victoria which is the fourth most popular library in the world, the Immigration Museum which showcases Australia&rsquo;s history and culture and the beautiful St Paul&rsquo;s Cathedral.

For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Melbourne CBD features a collection of acclaimed gardens including the Royal Botanic Gardens which includes over 8,500 different species of plants from all over the world and the Flagstaff Gardens which is the oldest park in Melbourne. Also on the south side of Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD is the beautiful Yarra River with walkways and cycleways alongside it.&nbsp;

<h2>What are Melbourne&#39;s main city&nbsp;institutions?</h2>

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) is a five-star university based in Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD. RMIT was ranked 15th in the world for its art and design subjects and is the top art and design school in Australia and Oceania.

RMIT incorporates four academic colleges including the College of Business and Law, the College of Design and Social Context, the College of Vocational Education and the STEM College (i.e. sciences, engineering, computer tech and health and medical sciences).&nbsp;

<h2>What new Melbourne CBD property developments are currently available or in the pipeline?</h2>

Uno Melbourne&nbsp;

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A new development currently under construction in Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD is the UNO apartment tower which is due to be completed in 2022. UNO&rsquo;s floor-to-ceiling shimmering golden glass facade will have 65 levels and house 632 apartments guaranteeing maximum views of the Melbourne skyline.

Uno will consist of one, two and three-bedroom apartment configurations, each evoking feelings of comfortability and space. At a height of 212 metres, the tower features sky high amenities for all residents to enjoy, including a cinema, a gym, hydrotherapy spas, an indoor heated pool, a sky lounge and many more facilities. Parents will&nbsp;also be able to utilise the on-site childcare centre. UNO is well located near the Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market.&nbsp;

Address: 111 A&#39;Beckett St

Developer:&nbsp;S P Setia

<h2>Melbourne Grand</h2>

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The newly completed Melbourne Grand which took home last year&#39;s HIA award for the Victorian apartment complex of the year arises 58 stories above the Melbourne CBD.

The apartment tower incorporates 652 residences and is perfectly situated near the Flagstaff Gardens, the free tram zone and Queen Victoria Market.

All apartments offer sensational views of the city, from the private balconies to the floor-to-ceiling windows, which also allows for natural light to flow through.

Melbourne Grand provides residents with luxurious resort-style facilities including a banquet room, a boutique cinema, a coffee bar, a state-of-the-art gym, a swimming pool, a yoga studio and many more amenities for residents to discover. There are one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment configurations to choose from.&nbsp;

One bedroom configurations are starting from as low as $489,000. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Address: 560 Lonsdale St

Developer: Central Equity

<h2>Collins House&nbsp;</h2>

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Standing at a height of 195 metres with an elegant design, Collins House is currently Australia&rsquo;s skinniest skyscraper measuring 11.8m wide comprising 267 spacious apartments across 60 floors.&nbsp;

The slender tower floats atop the historic Makers Mark building that was built in 1908 which incorporated Art Nouveau styled architecture on the fa&ccedil;ade and throughout the grand entrance hall. The Collins House skyscraper was completed in 2019 and was developed by the Deague Group and the Golden Age Group.&nbsp;

Every apartment enjoys panoramic city views and double-glazed floor to ceiling windows which fill residences with natural light.

Collins House has two levels of amenity for its residents to enjoy with a gourmet chef&rsquo;s kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining and lounge spaces, an open terrace surrounded by lush greenery, an outdoor deck, a private bar, and a state of the art gym. Collins House residents will be well connected to the inner city and surroundings with major train stations and tram systems within walking distance.

Collins House is also nearby fine dining, parklands, retail precincts and riverside bars and restaurants. Every penthouse within the tower has a marble furnished kitchen integrated with Miele appliances, a powder room, a study and three spacious bedrooms and bathrooms.&nbsp;

Penthouse prices are starting from $3,250,000.

Address: 460-466 Collins St

Developer:&nbsp;Deague Group &amp; Golden Age Group

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The high-end developer GURNERTM, is set for its second luxury apartment development as part of their new Club Maison strategy.

They&#39;ve secured a&nbsp;historic former bluestone church&nbsp;and former Sunday school hall site&nbsp;at 145 &ndash; 151 High Street, Prahran, and have submitted plans for a $40 million, 45 apartment development above the retained heritage building.

&ldquo;The heritage significance of the sites is what really excited us about the opportunity to be able to create something that embraces its past and re-invigorates it for the future,&rdquo; GURNERTM boss Tim Gurner.

&ldquo;It is no secret I am drawn to heritage sites especially where we can integrate the heritage components into our projects and bring these incredible buildings back to life.

The former Gothic Revival church and Sunday school hall building was constructed in 1891, later altered in 1936 to include shop fronts which are still in use today.

There will be a level of&nbsp;club commercial space behind the fa&ccedil;ade and an exciting ground floor restaurant and bar.

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The proposed design will also feature a private rooftop club with city views, a clear-edged infinity pool, outdoor kitchen and dining spaces, and a sun deck designed by landscape architect John Patrick.

GURNERTM have appointed their go-to design partner Warren and Mahoney, who specialise in heritage restoration, to handle the design.

&quot;We really wanted the heritage to be treated with the love and respect it deserves,&quot; Gurner added.

The Prahran development will be the second Club Maison concept project for GURNERTM, who&nbsp;announced&nbsp;their first site in St Kilda after the acquisition of the former Cushion Lounge on Fitzroy Street late last year.

Gurner says there&#39;s a major boom coming, and they&nbsp;want to be sure they&#39;re ready for it.

&quot;I&rsquo;m cautiously optimistic on the market this year and think both the residential and hotel markets will present significant opportunities in the coming years so we are aiming to acquire another 10-15 sites across our portfolio in the next one to two years.

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&ldquo;The short term effects of the pandemic are hard to predict, however I am extremely confident in the future of Melbourne and Australia as the world comes out of this hiatus and people seek a safe, beautiful and free life and Australia offers this more than anywhere else in the world.&quot;

GURNERTM general manager of boutique, Brooke Formosa, said the site is an ideal location

&ldquo;Being so close to Prahran&rsquo;s vibrant Chapel Street precinct and amenity like Fawkner Park, St Kilda Road and the CBD, this site is the ideal location for both a residential component and our new Club Maison accommodation concept,&rdquo; she said.

&ldquo;Building our private club, hotel and boutique accommodation portfolio will be a major focus for us into 2021 and beyond, to complement our luxury residential pipeline as we expand into new asset classes, particularly where we can retain ownership and management long-term.

"I am extremely confident in the future of Melbourne and Australia as the world comes out of this hiatus and people seek a safe, beautiful and free life," Gurner said.

Boom coming to Melbourne says Tim Gurner, who plans second Club Maison apartment development in Prahran

Residents at Seafarers, a new luxury Northbank development, get access to substantial&nbsp;luxury amenities&nbsp;thanks to a collaboration with&nbsp;1 Hotel that form Melbourne&#39;s first-ever hotel-branded residences.

Located on the final piece of Melbourne&#39;s original waterfront,&nbsp;Seafarers will integrate luxury residences and&nbsp;luxury hotel amenities, management and services. Everything from valet parking and concierge, to personal shopping and pantry stocking.

There will be a dedicated team of over 140 staff, with the aim of developer Riverlee to create a home life of pure, effortless simplicity.

David Lee, development director at Riverlee, says Seafarers, being Melbourne&rsquo;s first international hotel-branded residences, is&nbsp;a&nbsp;completely&nbsp;new level of quality, lifestyle and convenience.

&quot;Imagine the comfort, control and permanence of your own home, complemented by the dedicated staff, elite amenities and immaculately maintained surrounds of a world-class, five-star hotel,&quot; Lee told Urban.

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&quot;There is truly nothing like Seafarers in the market at the moment with&nbsp;the service and amenity offering the first of its kind in Melbourne.&quot;

Lee says that, beyond quality, product and amenity, people are seeking a higher level of convenience that is linked with their home.

&quot;The demand for convenience is only increasing and will continue to&nbsp;be of great importance well&nbsp;after the pandemic,&quot; Lee added.

&quot;Seafarers offers this lifestyle,&nbsp;with 140 support staff from 1 Hotel available to truly offer ease of living. The services include valet parking, concierge, personal shopping, pantry stocking, pet care and botanical care in addition to business services for those working from home.&quot;

Lee says, prior to enquiry, not many buyers really understood the hotel-branded residence concept until they had the chance to see and hear it from the team.

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He says however once&nbsp;they understood it, it was seen as really&nbsp;one of the things that sets Seafarers apart.

&quot;A large portion of our buyers are executives and business owners who live notoriously busy lives. The services and amenities have been curated by Riverlee and 1 Hotel to cater to every need to give people time to spend on the things they love.

&quot;Other buyers include frequent travellers, young families and downsizers who also seek a seamless life with everything at their fingertips.

&quot;It&rsquo;s also perfect for those who like to entertain with private dining rooms available, as well as relaxation with our pool, spa and wellness facilities. We absolutely expect our purchasers to be making the most of the amenity and services available to them.&quot;

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Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the Melbourne fringe project in Northbank also features a library, dining and lounge space, as well as&nbsp;the lush surrounds of its&nbsp;elevated outdoor garden, Riverview Terrace.

Architecture and interior design firm Carr Design created the apartments to maximise external views, space and natural light, with interiors including reflective surfaces, natural and concealed doors.

Boasting uniquely large floorplans, Seafarers&rsquo; residences are situated on levels nine to 18 of the building, which is an inspired reimagining of the heritage-protected Goods Shed 5.

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Not only does it deliver five-star hotel amenities, but it also boasts&nbsp;convenient access&nbsp;to a number of nearby restaurants, caf&eacute;s, markets and some of the best educational facilities and universities in Melbourne.

The development is expected to reach completion in 2024.

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Below features a full list of the 1 Hotel &amp; Homes owners&#39; privileges available at Seafarers:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>24-hour concierge, mail collection and access control</li>
	<li>Valet parking and bellman services</li>
	<li>On-demand maintenance</li>
	<li>Eco-conscious housekeeping and linen services</li>
	<li>Personal shopping and delivery services</li>
	<li>Babysitting</li>
	<li>In-home pet services</li>
	<li>Botanical care</li>
	<li>Local organic grocery shopping</li>
	<li>Private catering private chef</li>
	<li>In-room dining</li>
	<li>Residential signing privileges and direct billing services at signature restaurant and hotel bars</li>
	<li>Business services, including a fully-equipped business centre</li>
	<li>A curated selection of spa treatments</li>
	<li>Indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steamroom</li>
	<li>Personal trainer and full-service fitness centre</li>
	<li>Priority status for hotel reservations across 1 Hotels, globally&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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"There is truly nothing like Seafarers in the market at the moment with the service and amenity offering the first of its kind in Melbourne."

What extra luxuries Seafarers residents get as part of 1 Hotel partnership

Voyager, a chic residential tower delivered by Mirvac, is a new development set within the masterplanned Yarra&rsquo;s Edge precinct on the Docklands waterfront.

The harbourside precinct, set to be home to over 3,000 people, boasts over 1,000 sqm of fine dining and retail, a state-of-the-art wellness centre, parklands and marina berths.

Boasting some of best premium amenities on offer across Melbourne, Urban took a closer look at what is on offer at Voyager

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Standing 43-levels high and dominating the&nbsp;Docklands&nbsp;skyline at 138 metres, Voyager is the tallest building in the precinct to date.

Boasting&nbsp;an abundance of premium amenities designed for residents and their guests to entertain or retreat, the apartment development&#39;s&nbsp;waterfront location offers sensation views of the Melbourne CBD.

Designed to provide flexible spaces, the Soci&eacute;t&eacute; rooftop includes indoor and outdoor spaces, theatre and karaoke, yoga space and communal barbeque, while the residents&#39; club offers private dining, a bar lounge and an intimate open air fireplace lounge

Aligning with the building&rsquo;s sophisticated and elegant residences, a large functional lobby space helps add to the development&rsquo;s hotel-luxe atmosphere.

Boasting a concierge, lobby gallery and library, the ground-floor lobby warmly welcomes residents and their guests into a beautiful space.

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The stylish 315-apartment development boasts a collection of one, two and three-bedroom luxury apartments.

Voyager offers residents the choice between two timeless colour schemes, Halcyon and Intrepid.

Versatile floorplans and a flexible variety of residences are designed to suit any homebuyers&rsquo; lifestyle.

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Voyager, a chic residential tower delivered by Mirvac, is a new development set within the masterplanned Yarra’s Edge precinct on the Docklands waterfront

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A theatre and a karaoke room? What's on offer at Mirvac's Docklands apartment development Voyager

The luxury builder VCON have won the $50 million construction contract of The International, the luxury Brighton apartment project being developed in a joint venture between&nbsp;Landream and V-Leader.&nbsp;

But the construction contract has come with a caveat.

The $120 million project of 58&nbsp;apartments, designed by architecture and interior design firm Carr on the popular Bay Street, will only be built by trades and contractors from the local area, in a bid to stimulate employment in the Victorian employment sector.

Construction, which will begin this month, is set to generate over 500 local jobs.

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Mitch Crawford, senior development manager at Landream, said it was important that an opulent project like The International negate the offshore procurement process, and rather, prioritise local craftsmanship.

&ldquo;This hyper-local approach to the construction delivery was one of the crucial factors that also gave MaxCap, who are providing the loan facility to fund the project&rsquo;s construction, great confidence to back the project,&quot; Crawford said.

&ldquo;The mandate to work exclusively with Australian trades and contractors was met with great enthusiasm by VCON who have worked closely with our design team at Carr in the past.&quot;

The design inspiration for The International came from the luxury Mornington Peninsula hotel Jackalope, also designed by Carr. The wine rooms in particular have been&nbsp;modelled on the vaults seen at Jackalope.

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The luxury communal wine room. Image supplied.

Rob Morton, director at VCON, said the tender process run by Landream and V-Leader for The International was one of the more involved he had participated in.

&ldquo;Landream, V-Leader and VCON together spent eight full weeks meeting and negotiating with key trades and fabricators, to ensure that innovation, attention to detail and quality were values that drive every team that will be contributing to the delivery of The International &ndash; from window detailing to joinery. That level of consideration positions this project to be faultless in its construction.&rdquo;

Two bedroom apartments at The International start from $1,315,000, with three bedrooms priced from $3.24 million.

<h2>Other Landream developments</h2>

Hurstmon, Malvern East

Price: Two bedroom apartment from $795,000.

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Landream are developing The Hurstmon, the 39 apartment Malvern East project designed by the well regarded architect Telha Clarke.

Completion is slated for 2022. Read more about Hurstmon <a href="/news/vic/design-brief-design-scheme-options-for-hurstmon-malvern-east-apartment-buyers">here</a>.

Construction, which will begin this month, is set to generate over 500 local jobs.

VCON win $50 million contract to build Landream and V-Leader's Brighton apartment development The International

Construction is well underway at South Yarra&#39;s luxury Stanhope by Kincrest, with completion slated before the year is out.

Stanhope, a collection of just eight residences on Stanhope Court just off Toorak Road, is set for completion in November by the luxury apartment developer Kincrest.

Kincrest director Tom Howgate said he wanted to change the way developments were being designed and sold in the inner south.

&quot;From the park to the finishes inside the apartments &ndash; we are selling something new, creative and timeless, yet still &ndash; so South Yarra,&quot; Howgate says.

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The development has interiors by the Swedish designer Lotta Agaton, the&nbsp;European designer of the year in 2019 who has&nbsp;featured in The New York Times.

Agaton says that she wanted to create a light and contemporary feeling with a soft version of Scandinavian minimalism where natural materials are in focus.

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&quot;We have chosen high quality solid wooden floors and handpicked a sand coloured stone. Both materials feel modern but will age naturally to remain timeless in their expression.

Project Architect Tehla Clarke says their vision was to create a timeless piece of architecture for South Yarra.

&quot;To achieve this we designed details with subtle references to classical Architecture, with a restrained use of materials&rdquo;

The eight home-style apartments each have three metre ceilings and kitchens with marble, Miele and timber veneer.

Luxury to hit South Yarra as Stanhope by Kincrest apartment development set for 2021 completion

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An off the plan two-level Saint Moritz, St Kilda luxury apartment has been offered for sale.

There is no price guidance for the 522 sqm, four-bedroom, four-bathroom space which features six metre ceilings that look out to Port Phillip Bay. 

The apartment comes with an upper master bedroom suite with an executive lounge and an open fire-place.

There is 16 sqm of balcony space and six car spaces.

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The 1301/1401 apartment is being offered through Gurner agent Deborah Wiltshire.

There was a sales advisory from Gurner that 95 percent of Saint Moritz had been sold in mid-2019 when it had recorded $480 million in sales.

The 95 per cent sales tally represented 127 residences of the project's 133 dwellings.

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In early 2019, Gurner set Melbourne’s new price record for an apartment sale, securing a reported $30 million for the seven-bedroom penthouse at its ultra-luxury development.

It has 650 sqm internally and 150 sqm externally, plus a seven-car private garage. 

A $9 million sale by Gurner within the project was recently secured by Michael Paproth at The Agency. 
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The 522 sqm, four-bedroom, four-bathroom space features six-metre ceilings that look out to Port Phillip Bay

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