<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA</a>&nbsp;doesn’t just rise over North Sydney, it redefines it. Now in its final release, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>’s $1 billion architectural statement is not just complete, but already reshaping the way people live, connect and dine in this rapidly evolving harbourside CBD.

Positioned beside the new Victoria Cross Metro Station and boasting panoramic views across Sydney Harbour, Aura’s 386 residences crown a mixed-use precinct designed with unapologetic ambition. The curvaceous sandstone-inspired form by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, paired with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richard Stanisich</a>’s understated interiors, sets a design tone that’s both monumental and intimate.

At its peak, literally, the two penthouses so spectacular they command their own names; La Davina and Il Magnate. The residents are spread across the&nbsp;entire top floor, offering what many consider the most refined residences ever built in North Sydney. Designed by Richard and Kirsten Stanisich, each four-bedroom home is meticulously crafted to evoke calm, space, and permanence.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are fully wrapped in natural stone, with integrated Gaggenau appliances, Sub-Zero fridges, concealed sculleries, and even a zip hydro tap delivering boiling, chilled and sparkling water on demand. A linear stone fireplace anchors the open-plan living space, dividing lounge and dining zones with quiet sophistication.&nbsp;

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The master suite, meanwhile, feels more like a private retreat, complete with a custom stone makeup vanity, walk-through dressing area, and spa-inspired ensuite with heated stone floors, a freestanding Villeroy &amp; Boch tub, and timber veneer joinery throughout.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director of Richards Stanisich, said the penthouses offer incredible scale reflective of a single residence.&nbsp;

“We sought inspiration for these remarkable residences from the classic top-floor Parisian apartment," Stanisich said.

"We looked at what made these French apartments so elegant and found it really came down to their scale. It was ultimately this generosity of space that we used for the AURA penthouses, where we’ve designed considered rooms with deep large-scale proportions."

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Everyday living at Aura feels no less elevated. A dedicated 24-hour concierge, Technogym fitness centre, sky dining terraces, and a resort-style pool serve a lifestyle designed to rival luxury hotels.

At street level, Aqualand’s own hospitality arm, Etymon Projects, curates a precinct of LA-style bistros, Japanese fine dining, and local wine bars, all seamlessly integrated into the building’s sculptural podium.

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This final chapter, aptly dubbed The Finale, is more than a sales phase, it’s an invitation to two of the most exclusive apartments ever to be built in North Sydney.

With limited residences remaining, buyers can access curated incentives including stamp duty rebates, rental guarantees, legal fee coverage, and even $20,000 towards dining within the precinct.

From generous one-bedders to The Icons, two singular penthouses priced well into prestige territory, Aura’s offerings reflect a scale and calibre rarely seen in urban Sydney. And with move-in now immediate, this is no longer a promise of future luxury. It’s happening.

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Staff Writer

Aqualand unveils penthouse collection at AURA By Aqualand in North Sydney

There’s no sign of the development wave that began several years ago slowing along Old Burleigh Road.

Around 10 new apartment developments are either underway or preparing to launch along the 800-metre strip stretching from the southern edge of Surfers Paradise towards the heart of Broadbeach, collectively adding just shy of 1,000 new apartments to the beachfront corridor.

The latest plans propose a further 30 apartments to replace an original six-unit walk-up on a 658 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/20a-old-burleigh-road-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">20A Old Burleigh Road</a>. The 14-storey building has been designed by Ferro Chow Architecture, which recently joined the Elevation Architecture Group.

The developer behind the project is Geoffrey Booth, whose Future Liv In has focused on delivering rental accommodation across regional Australia.

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The Old Burleigh Road development will comprise 18 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom residence occupying the entirety of level 12. Above, the building will be crowned by a two-storey penthouse with its own private lift, several multi-purpose rooms, and two rooftop terraces — one featuring a puppy lawn and spa, the other offering a private swimming pool, sunset deck, and built-in barbecue.

Resident amenities will be located on the second level and include a pool with adjoining spa, cabana, and pool deck, along with an indoor residents’ lounge featuring a bar and an alfresco barbecue kitchen.

In the architectural statement submitted by Elevation Architecture, the project is referred to as “UMI”, which the firm says has been “inspired by the majestic hinterlands and shaped by the coastal climate”.

“It is an exemplar of how community living can still feel at one with nature, breathable, and deeply connected in place,” the architects noted.

They added that the site benefits from established building separation to adjoining towers, helping to maintain privacy, sunlight, and residential amenity, while still offering direct beach access within an urban setting.

“Drawing inspiration from the Gold Coast hinterlands and the region’s natural landscape, the podium and tower detail highlights the contrasting elements of treetop green and cliff-face peach. The vibrant texture and materiality shaped by time has a richness in depth and character.”

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Old Burleigh Road has become a hotspot for developers, with the three-tower Jewel development kickstarting a wave of projects up and down the strip when it was completed in 2020.

Currently under construction and approaching completion is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">FARO Broadbeach</a> by 5Point and Bottega, 21 large-scale half- and full-floor apartments. 5Point is also behind the recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lumara-108-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Lumara</a>, another 37 apartments to add to the pipeline.

Luxury builder GRAYA is progressing construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Enclave</a>, its first Gold Coast tower, while Polycell remains the most active developer on the street. They are preparing to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sandpiper-broadbeach-155-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Sandpiper</a>, a 50-storey redevelopment of the former Sandpiper Holiday Resort that will deliver around 200 apartments alongside extensive resident amenity. The group also has another 130-apartment project approved nearby, as does <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/dvb-approved-for-second-broadbeach-apartment-development">Dean Gallagher’s DVB Projects</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Old Burleigh Road apartment development wave continues

Sunshine Coast developer Habitat Development Group continues to position itself as one of the region’s largest new apartment developers.

Its latest project is in Maroochydore, where it is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-millwell-2-millwell-road-east-maroochydore-qld-4558">The Millwell</a>. Adjacent to the new 53-hectare Maroochydore City Centre project, Habitat is planning a further 180 apartments on a 3,468 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/132-136-aerodrome-road-maroochydore-qld-4558">132–136 Aerodrome Road</a>. The site was purchased with approval for a smaller 13-storey, 103-unit building.

Habitat will demolish the two existing retail centres, currently home to the Salvation Army Family Store and Neighbours Aid, and replace them with an 18-storey building featuring the significant rooftop amenities that have become a hallmark of Habitat developments in recent years. The rooftop will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, anchored by an infinity swimming pool.

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There will be a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments.

The Development Assessment Report, submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council, says the proposal&nbsp;is not speculative, but a response to both zoning intent and demonstrated housing need.

“The proposed development represents an appropriate and logical intensification of the site, consistent with the planning framework and the intended urban outcomes for the locality.”

Across the Sunshine Coast, councils are increasingly scrutinising not just height or yield, but whether new projects genuinely align with the long-term structure plans underpinning growth corridors. The&nbsp;ASTP Planning Report&nbsp;reinforces the approach, noting that the project has been shaped around site responsiveness rather than generic typology.

“The development has been designed to respond to the physical constraints and opportunities of the site, while delivering a high-quality residential outcome that integrates with the existing and emerging urban context.”

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In mid-2025, Habitat, a developer that also builds its own projects, commenced construction on The Millwell, located just over one kilometre from the new proposal. The Millwell will comprise more than 200 apartments across two eight-storey buildings.

Habitat also has two projects on Lake Kawana in Birtinya: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/st-clair-birtinya-930-931-waterside-retreat-birtinya-qld-4575">St Clair</a>, a 200-unit, two-building development launched last year and set to welcome buyers this year; and Esperance, a 175-apartment project currently progressing through the development approval process.

First look: Habitat continues to bolster Sunshine Coast apartment pipeline with Maroochydore development plans

John Camilleri, the breeder of legendary racehorse Winx, is set to deliver a landmark two-tower beachfront development that would redefine the Surfers Paradise skyline.

Camilleri, who spent around $100 million acquiring development sites across the Gold Coast in 2025, has lodged plans for two new towers on the dress-circle stretch of Garfield Terrace, just two days before Christmas.

In assembling the site, Camilleri's Celestino Developments has effectively acquired the 71 Garfield project by Iris Capital and AALTO by Weiya Holdings, creating an unrivalled <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">4,000 sqm beachfront holding along Garfield Terrace</a>.

The proposal comprises two residential towers of 55 and 48 storeys, linked by a dramatic skybridge which will home “exclusive VIP and wellness amenities.”

In total, the development would deliver 275 two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments across the two towers, rising above a shared landscaped podium that incorporates a central green space and a beachfront swimming pool stretching more than 90 metres.

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Architecture firm DBI, in documents submitted to Gold Coast City Council, said the project at 63–79 Garfield Terrace would “establish a new benchmark for beachfront residential living on the Gold Coast.”

"The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience. Together, the 48-storey North Tower and 55-storey South Tower form a distinctive twin-tower composition whose dynamic silhouette will make a significant contribution to the Surfers Paradise skyline."

DBI said the architectural language draws inspiration from the fluidity and movement of the coastal landscape.

"Each tower is defined by organic, curving forms and continuous balcony ribbons that wrap the buildings, providing deep shading, enhancing environmental performance, and reinforcing the rhythmic, sculptural expression of the façade. These balcony forms also reduce the apparent mass of the towers while maintaining strong visual continuity from podium to summit. Sculpted reflective downturns run along the western spine of both towers, shifting and lifting as they extend upwards to frame service zones and open eastward to maximise ocean views."

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The project’s most striking feature is the skybridge at level 45, which will house executive lounges, formal dining spaces, wellness facilities and panoramic ocean-facing views.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI added.

The podium will host an extensive suite of recreational amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a large open green lawn, and the signature 90-metre pool stretching along the beachfront. The pool is divided into lap, lounge and children’s zones.

The southern end of the podium will accommodate additional wellness facilities, including a gymnasium, plunge pools, treatment rooms and a dedicated yoga lawn.

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There will be 127 apartments in the North Tower and 148 in the South Tower, including multiple penthouses, while the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages will be activated by a series of food and beverage tenancies.

Camilleri emerged as the most active site acquirer on the Gold Coast in 2025. He spent just over $30 million acquiring Pacific Point, a 10-level Surfers Paradise apartment block and an adjoining three-level duplex, from fellow racing identity and Aquis billionaire Tony Fung. Plans are now underway for a 93-apartment, 40-storey tower on the 1,682 sqm site.

He also paid $53.65 million for the 1,500 sqm Garfield Terrace site previously marketed as AALTO by Weiya Holdings, before acquiring the adjoining parcel from hotel billionaire Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital, the developer behind V&amp;A Broadbeach.

First look exclusive: Billionaire Winx breeder’s bold two-tower Surfers Paradise play with 45th-storey skybridge

The Melbourne-based HLA Group is the latest developer to expand into South East Queensland, lodging plans for a unique mixed-use short-term accomodation and apartment building in Taringa, with the building design inspired by the Glasswing Butterfly.

The development application for 10 Morrow Street seeks approval for a total of 232 dwellings, comprising 116 residential apartments and 116 short-stay accommodation units. The build-to-sell residential component is made up of 31 one-bedroom apartments, 67 two-bedroom apartments, 17 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom apartment, offering a diverse mix aimed at singles, couples, families, and downsizers.

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Designed by Ellivo Architects, the tower takes strong inspiration from nature, with the architectural language driven by one of Queensland’s most delicate species. As described in the planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council, Ellivo Architects state the design is “inspired by the elegance of the Glasswing butterfly," and mirrors the graceful sweep of its wings, a form that feels light, fluid, and alive.

“Lush subtropical greenery is throughtfull woven throughout, transforming the building into a sanctuary in the heart of the city.”

The proposal positions the building as more than a conventional residential tower, with Ellivo Architects describing 10 Morrow Street as “an urban oasis that blends short term accomodation with residential living. A destination for rest, relaxation, and renewal.”

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Formally, the building’s massing and floorplate are directly shaped by its butterfly inspiration. Ellivo explain that, “adopting the wings of the Glasswing Butterfly, the tower's plan is divided into four distinct quadrants, each shaped to mirror the wing's segmented geometry and taking the slender ‘veins’ up the facade of the tower.”

"This approach results in a sculpted tower form with articulated façades and a strong vertical expression."

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The Assessment Report by Human Habitats said the 19-storey tower capitalises on its strategic connectivity and prominence at the entrance of Taringa Village and adjoining the Taringa Station.

"The proposal offers a significant revitalisation of the subject site that integrates architectural excellence, innovation, and sustainable design to directly address long-standing connectivity and safety challenges, housing supply , and diversity together with enhanced streetscape activation and convenient access to major transport corridors."

HLA Group Australia is registered to South Yarra and is currently delivering Adamson No.5, just 15 luxury apartments that start from around $2 million.&nbsp;

The Butterfly Effect: Glasswing butterfly inspires Taringa apartment development

Malvern

Kokoda Property are pushing forward with their $2.5 billion project pipeline despite the effects of the nationwide construction crisis currently plaguing the industry.

The situation has been exacerbated by a significant number of major property and construction companies facing collapse due to housing shortages, rising global material costs, and supply chain disruptions.

The resulting spike in construction company insolvency, which has increased by 90 per cent compared to the previous financial year, has left many in the industry feeling fearful and uncertain about the future.

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Kokoda Property Managing Director and Founder Mark Stevens said that they won’t be putting any projects on hold.

“Demand will soon outstrip supply based on forecasted population growth across major Australian capital cities and will be further exacerbated by record migration, especially in Queensland," Stevens said.&nbsp;

“While some view it as a volatile market and trickier to navigate, our 25-years of experience has seen us through many property cycles and difficult times. We have great relationships with reputable, quality construction partners and are confident in where things are heading.

“In fact, we’re actively searching for more sites and signing new deals for projects across Melbourne and Queensland."

Kokoda Property is currently in the midst of transforming Dandenong Road with its mixed-use precinct, Malvern Collective, which is currently 70 per cent sold with construction underway and due for completion in the first quarter of 2024.

Malvern Collective will feature two Jackson Clements Burrows-designed multi-residential towers with unparalleled views of Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s CBD.

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The development comprises over 200 apartments designed by Carr, including a grand 463 sqm private New York-style penthouse with an exclusive lobby, dedicated lift and private rooftop and infinity pool, as well as a range of generous sub-penthouses that emulate the penthouse’s design inspiration, fixtures and finishes to create a six-star living experience across the board.

Malvern Collective’s ground level will be home to a brand new retail, dining and lifestyle precinct which includes the last Woolworths Metro to be built in Melbourne, as well as the Techne-designed, renovated Angel hotel, an iconic Melbourne pub with a rich legacy and history dating back to 1856.

The new precinct will connect with Glenferrie Road via new laneways with direct access to Malvern train station, providing residents and the local community a ‘0-minute development’, providing a lifestyle akin to living in the city, where everyday essentials and amenities are on the doorstep.

Kokoda is also pushing on with a growing pipeline in Brisbane. They recently completed their $165 million Milton project, The Ambrose, a 19-storey tower with 174 apartments and two retail spaces designed by Cottee Parker. That's 95 per cent sold.

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Kokoda Property acquired its <a href="/news/qld/kokoda-secure-prime-milton-site-for-cottee-parker-designed-apartment-tower">second Milton site on Crombie Street earlier this year</a> for $11 million, with plans to build a 22-storey, 160 apartment multi residential tower featuring a rooftop pool, private dining, health and wellness space and gym.

The Crombie Street project will have a total value of circa $160 million and will soon launch its expressions of interest campaign.

Earlier this month Kokoda spent $100 million on the <a href="/news/qld/kokoda-snare-last-remaining-riverfront-in-teneriffe-for-mixed-use-development">last remaining riverfront site in Teneriffe</a>, with plans to build another $1.75 billion mixed-use precinct across the huge 17,600 sqm Skyring Terrace block.

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With no signs of slowing down, Kokoda Property is currently in the midst of transforming Dandenong Road with its high end, mixed-use precinct, Malvern Collective, which is currently 70 per cent sold with construction underway and due for completion in the first quarter of 2024.

alisonwarters@gmail.com

Malvern Collective the latest in the pipeline for Kokoda Property 

Nestling in one of Malvern&rsquo;s leafiest pockets, King Bird Development&rsquo;s, Contour presents a boutique collection of residences designed by Ascui &amp; Co. Architects.

The sculpted homes are an embodiment of their address, inspired by the organic beauty of nature, with all of Malvern&rsquo;s cultural delights within reach.

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With consideration for site and neighbourhood context, Ascui &amp; Co. have envisioned a design that gives back to its occupants, nurturing an effortless and elevated living experience.

Combining understated materiality, a sweeping form and inherently practical planning, Contour delivers a collection of two and three-bedroom residences to Melbourne&rsquo;s inner suburbs.

Ascui &amp; Co. are a Melbourne-based firm who are often inspired by the curve motif &ndash; a design language they utilise with precision.

This is exemplified by Contour&rsquo;s rounded edges and the sinuous wave-like elements tracing the periphery of the building, reminiscent of nature&rsquo;s organic forms.

Situated on a corner site, the fa&ccedil;ade follows the natural path of the land, with its soft, rounded edges complimented by a series of contours, sweeping from one face to the other, giving definition to the balconies, slabs and large glazed windows throughout the project.

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Contour is expressed in a simple materiality, with white concrete and deep grey metals providing a counterpoint to the verdant garden setting.

Ascui &amp; Co. Director, Gonzalo Ascui, said light was paramount to the design of Contour, drawing it deeply into the internal spaces through vast expanses of glass, in addition to the expansive terraces and balconies fostering a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living, while affording panoramic views of the leafy streetscape as well.

&ldquo;There is an elegant softness to the building &ndash; we&rsquo;ve avoided rigidity and sharp lines. The building curves around the corner site, following the natural path of the land. Sinuous wave-like elements trace the form of the building, sweeping from one face to the other in a flowing gesture,&rdquo; said Ascui.

Curated again by the Melburnians, Ascui &amp; Co., the interiors reflect the sophistication of the architecture.

Each space has been generously appointed, boasting high-end finishes with rich textures, creating a sense of open grandeur to th&nbsp; interiors that brightens everyday life and allows residents&nbsp;to connect with the outdoor environment.

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Chosen from the industry&rsquo;s most trusted suppliers and creators, apartments are home to a collection of considered finishes and touches, including natural stones, engineered European Oak herringbone timber floors, soft 100 per cent polyamide carpets, textured joinery, ribbed feature tiles and glass elements.

&ldquo;Together, these premium materials create an aesthetic of timeless sophistication while gifting a low-maintenance lifestyle and unrivalled durability.&rdquo;

Recognising the importance of first impressions, Ascui &amp; Co. curated a considered and inviting apartment entrance.

A robust stone plinth, with a built-in draw, presents a place for things like ornaments, indoor plants, keys and letters, backlit for a striking effect with a curved mirror, creating an air of elegance while the layout of the floorboards emulates the experience of a hallway.

Contour&rsquo;s living room presents a sunny and expansive setting, adorned in a palette of luxurious yet neutral finishes, complete with a fireplace.

Defined by floor-to-ceiling windows, the open-plan living room is awash with abundant natural light and verdant vistas of the landscaping and surrounding treetops, in addition to a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

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Housed within stone joinery, the fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere as well as efficiently heating the space, while engineered timber Herringbone floors provide the perfect base for living.

Ascui &amp; Co. have featured contoured edges at the apartment entrance and in the island bench, evoking an instant air of continuity, where elements of the exterior have been translated within to enhance the unique language of the design

Contour&rsquo;s generous kitchen is the heart of the home, fitted out by a functional design and abundant storage, as well as premium appliances and finishes, from solid quartzite to fluted glass.

Entering the space, the solid quartzite stone island bench instantly draws in the eye, distinguished by the same sweeping contour seen on the facade and at the apartment entrance.&nbsp;

Full-height joinery with a wood grain texture has been paired with elegant fluted glass cabinetry, bringing a sleek and modern feel to the palette, along with a suite of premium Gaggenau appliances.

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&ldquo;Walking into these spaces, the curves are a visual delight. They blend and bend space, allowing light to flow around the corner, coming right into the room and illuminating the finishes,&rdquo; Ascui added.

Stepping into the bedrooms, featuring fluid curved walls and ample sunlight, the master bedroom has been designed as a private sanctuary.

Set upon plush carpet, the room is complete with a spacious walk-in-wardrobe, equipped with custom shelving and a refined fluted-glass door.

Presenting sophistication at its most tranquil, Contour&rsquo;s bathroom offers a private oasis, illuminated by dappled light, with a calming palette, exhibiting full-height tiling on all walls, solid stone benchtops and fluted-glass partitions.

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Rounding out the room, a double vanity affords a sense of hotel-style luxury, complete with integrated storage, as well as an expansive shower and free-standing bathtub.

Construction has begun on the Malvern project, with interested buyers left with only a small window now to secure an apartment with just a 5 per cent deposit before settlement.

Three-bedroom apartments can still be secured in Contour, with prices starting from $1,647,500.

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Buyers at Kokoda Property&#39;s Malvern Collective, on the southern end of the dress circle Glenferrie Road, will be offered the ultimate convenience, with Woolworths signing as anchor tenant at the new mixed-use project.

The 600 sqm Woolworths Metro will adjoin&nbsp;the precinct&#39;s central piazza,&nbsp;a mix of high-end food and entertainment-focused specialty retailers, which connect via laneways to Glenferrie Road and offers direct commuter access to Malvern train station.

Malvern Collective will home 265 residences across its JCB-designed tower, with interiors by Carr Design.

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Kokoda Property&rsquo;s founder and managing director, Mark Stevens, says as the largest privately led urban renewal development in the suburb&rsquo;s history, Malvern Collective is set to restore a significant part of Malvern&rsquo;s original high street.

&ldquo;The arrival of Woolworths is testament to our group&rsquo;s vision to reinvigorate this prominent section and bring it back to its former glory,&rdquo; Stevens said.

Today with a median house price of $3.1 million, Malvern is a highly sought-after lifestyle suburb.

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&ldquo;Malvern Collective presents a rare opportunity to introduce luxury apartments alongside carefully curated fresh food retail, health and wellness services, and high-end food and entertainment offerings,&rdquo; Stevens added.

&ldquo;Ultimately, this is about place making and bringing together the fundamental elements that contribute to community wellbeing, and reflecting where the suburb&rsquo;s culture, design and demographic are moving.&rdquo;

Furthermore, approximately 1.1 million passengers use Malvern station each year &ndash; representing an average of 3,000 commuters per day. This number is set to increase when the $2.7 billion Metro Tunnel project is completed in 2025.

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&ldquo;The precinct will not only reinvigorate the southern end of Glenferrie Road, but also create considerable convenience, connectivity and amenity to commuters who frequent Malvern station,&rdquo; Mr Stevens said.

Early site works commenced at Malvern Collective in 2020 with the $1 million refurbishment and reopening of the suburb&rsquo;s oldest pub, The Angel. The historic watering hole reopened in March with a new front bar, kitchen and head chef, alongside regular live entertainment.

The next phase of construction has commenced earlier this year, with the mixed-use development scheduled for completion in Q1 2024.

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Kokoda Property secure Woolworths as anchor tenant at Malvern Collective development

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Two Edwardian period homes in Melbourne’s inner suburb of Malvern have sold for $6.85 million.

Located at 16 &amp; 18 Thanet Street, the site, which didn’t have development potential, comprised of two unrenovated homes formerly owned by Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School.

Prestige Homes of Victoria’s Sean Cussell, who marketed the listing, described the result as a solid result for the vendors and a good indicator in the strength if the inner Melbourne property market.

“We had six offers on the properties through the expression of interest process and the buyers are very happy with their new homes”, he said.

Each of the homes featured four bedrooms, multiple living rooms and original features, including open fireplaces, stained-glass bay windows and fretwork-trimmed verandah.

The 631sqm property at 16 Thanet Street is rumoured to have sold for $3.65 million, while the 836sqm property at number 18 sold for $3.2 million.

Situated within a heritage overlay area, the two homes were deemed significant which likely restricted their development potential.

The homes were sold individually to local families and both buyers intend to renovate the homes immediately.
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Two Edwardian homes sell in Melbourne's Malvern for over $6.5 million

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Canberra was the standout performer for another week with over 80 percent of weekend auctions being successful.
Adelaide’s clearance rate took a hit as the city entered into lockdown during the week, reducing from an 80 percent final clearance rate last week to a 41 percent success rate this week with many auctions withdrawn.
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There were 1,791 homes scheduled for auction across the nation's combined capital cities this week and of the 1,442 results collected so far by CoreLogic, 73 percent have reported a successful result.
This week’s volumes were not only higher than last week’s 1,728 auctions held, but the highest number of auctions held since April.
 Preliminary figures indicate that the clearance rate weakened over the week, after last week’s higher preliminary figure of 75 percent, which later revised down to 70 percent at final figures. 
One year ago, a much higher 2,612 homes were auctioned, when a lower 68 percent cleared.
In Melbourne, volumes increased over the week with 632 properties scheduled to go under the hammer, of the results collected so far a preliminary clearance rate of 77 percent was recorded. 
This was higher than both last week and last year’s clearance rate, however volumes are only half of that seen last year. Last week, 604 Melbourne homes were auctioned recording a final auction clearance rate of 69 percent and last year a 70 percent clearance rate was achieved across 1,221 auctions.
It was the last weekend with Melbourne auctions to be held with only 10 bidders allowed to attend an auction or home inspection.
There has now been an easing of coronavirus-related rules, from midnight Sunday, to allow 20 people at a private inspection as long as social-distancing rules are met. 
Up to 50 people will also be able to attend an auction held outside under the new rules that were introduced.
Melbourne’s top reported weekend sale was $4 million in Malvern (top and below), having come with a $3.9 million to $4.2 million Marshall White price guide.
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The four bedroom contemporary home behind its 1890s facade at 46 McKinley Avenue last traded in 2003 prior to its 2008 Canny Homes rebuild at $1.17 million.
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There were 807 Sydney homes taken to auction over the week, preliminary figures show that 76 percent sold, lower than last week’s preliminary figure of 76 percent when volumes were a higher 840. 
Sydney’s final clearance rate came in at 71 percent last week, "so it’s likely this week’s will be similar," CoreLogic noted.
 One year ago, 940 Sydney homes were auctioned returning a final clearance rate of 76 percent.
Sydney prestige sales included a $16.6 million house in Vaucluse. Wendouree, a Vaucluse house listed through Sotheby's for the first time in eight decades, was the nation’s top sale.
There was also a $11.01 million sale through Sotheby's in Bellevue Hil, which was $1.5 million above the reserve.
The four-bedroom home on 830 sqm, at 29 Kambala Road, Bellevue Hill, attracted six registered bidders. 
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A Malvern residence has been listed with hopes of selling for between $3,650,000 and $4,000,000. 
Located in the sought after Sorrett Avenue, the two-storey property offers outdoor entertaining with automated shutters and an in-built barbecue. 
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The home offers a versatile floorpan with a formal open-plan living space, a study, a home theatre and four generous bedrooms. 
Situated steps from Glenferrie Road and High Street, the home is close to daily amenities and leading schools. 
The property last traded for $2,430,000 in 2009.  
Jellis Craig’s Will Bennison and Tim Bennison hold the listing. 
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Malvern residence listed with $4 million hopes

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Veteran radio presenter Neil Mitchell and wife Selina have swapped classic for contemporary in Malvern.

The couple, who have been married since the mid-1980s, have paid $2,462,500 after selling their nearby Clarence Street home which cost $65,000 for in 1978.

They recently sold the home, where they married in the front room, for $2.76 million.

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Their newest purchase, with banks of glass and limed oak floors, has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a state of the art kitchen.

A courtyard sits off a dedicated living space, while a private landscaped north-east courtyard opens from the kitchen, living and dining area.

A lift runs from the garage level to the rooftop where there's an entertaining terrace with barbecue kitchen and views to the Dandenongs.

Mitchell has been working at 3AW for over three decades, starting in 1987 part-time on weekends and as a morning fill-in host for former broadcaster Derryn Hinch.

He later became the host of the drive time program.

This article was first published in The Weekend Australian.
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Essie Wine Bar has taken a lease in a two-level Victorian heritage building in Malvern.
The lease of 35 Station Street, opposite Malvern station, is for the next four years, with Essie paying around $61,000 per annum.
The 170 sqm building on 245 sqm was previously owner occupied as a medical business and Josh Cohen School of Music.
Essie is the creation of Tasmanian-born Angus Brettingham-Moore, who has been involved with the team behind renowned local staples Toorak Cellars in Armadale and Milton Wine Shop on Malvern Road.
He's also lent his hand to The Alps in Prahran and The Hills in Surrey Hills.
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Fitzroys Associate Director, Chris James negotiated the lease.
He said the property’s positioning on Station Street gave the venue more control in creating an ambience conducive to the warm and inviting nature synonymous with Melbourne’s growing contingent of wine bars, while also benefiting from its accessibility and position on the pedestrian trail between Malvern train station and the busy Glenferrie Road shopping strip. 
“Neighbourhood wine bars are a growing feature of Melbourne’s inner suburbs,” James said.
“A growing foodie and wine culture appreciation is spreading out from the city and is creating demand for new nightlife offerings.
Consistent with sister venues, Essie will offer a wide selection of old and new world wines, with an emphasis on those that capture the seasonal and environmental elements of their origins, as well as a warm aesthetic featuring low lighting and pine floors.
“There has been a growing appetite across Melbourne for the option of a for more considered and refined ambience and experiential wine offering closer to home, that people can easily go out to any night of the week. 
"Affluent inner south-eastern suburbs have a catchment ready-made for this type of venue, offering extensive, high-end wine lists with labels from across the world, while the bars also attract a strong clientele of those aged in their 20s and young professionals.” 
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Three bidders from a crowd of 100 plus pushed the price of a multi-tenancy retail investment at Malvern to more than $400,000 over the vendor’s reserve at a Teska Carson auction. 
According to selling agents, Teska Carson directors Matthew Feld and Michael Ludski, the RBA’s move to cut interest rates, with another in the offing, has sparked a return of confidence to retail strips. 
Mr Feld said,“there is no doubt that the interest cut and forecasts of more have driven renewed interest in bricks and mortar and particularly for the old favourite strip retail investments.  
“The amount of enquiry we had on this property and the crowd it drew on the day underscored just how much confidence has returned to the market following the election, the retention of negative gearing and capital gains benefits, APRA’s easing of loan requirements, and now the rate cut,’’ Mr Feld said.  
Located within a tightly held retail and commercial precinct, the 150-154 Glenferrie Road property sold on a 4 per cent yield to net market rent. 
The two storey, double-fronted building was sold subject to leases to ANZ Bank (7 years), Sushi Gallery, and JT’s CrossFit Training Studio, returning a combined $311,000 per annum net. 
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The building sits on a 560 square metre site, zoned Commercial 1, with 14 metres frontage to Glenferrie Road and rear access to on-site parking for up to six cars. 
Mr Ludski said the property had presented an opportunity for investors to gain a foothold within the popular strip.  
“Glenferrie Road, Malvern, is a well-known and strongly performing retail precinct, home to many national tenants including Coles, David Jones and Woolworths, and many specialty and boutique retailers.  
“The property offered a great opportunity to break into that highly regarded and tightly-held market in an area which will continue to see strong capital growth on the back of continued residential and commercial development,’’ Mr Ludski concluded.
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100+ crowd drives $6.8 million sale price at retail auction in Malvern

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An architecturally designed Malvern family home was passed in at weekend auction with no bidders. 
It has been offered by Justin Long and Fiona Counsel from Marshall White Stonnington with $5,875,000 hopes.
It last sold at $2,576,000 in 2007, three years before the new home was built.
Nestled on an 804 square metre block, the family house at 22 Embling Road comes with foyer featuring high ceilings, home office, home theatre, separate dining and living areas opening to courtyard with solar heated pool, downstairs main bedroom and gourmet kitchen. 
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The upstairs living area comprises three bedrooms, all with walk in robes, a covered north balcony and retreat.
The landscaped gardens provide vistas from every vantage point.
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Additional features include alarm, video intercom, ducted vacuum, C-Bus, audio wiring, powder-room, laundry, ample storage and an internally accessed triple garage.
It is situated in a leafy locale close to Malvern Gardens, schools, Glenferrie Road trams and High Street shops.
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