<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Joel Robinson

Far East Consortium brings Eliza Collection to 640 Bourke Street ahead of October construction start

By the time S&amp;S Projects began planning <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia</a>, the developer already had three Rainbow Bay projects from which to draw.

Flow, Awaken and Esprit had given <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Projects</a> experience developing in the southern Gold Coast enclave, as well as buyer feedback that could be carried into its fourth project, a boutique collection of 38 residences at 271 Boundary Street.

“We have experienced a lot of success in this location and as this was our fourth building we had taken all of the learnings and buyer feedback from previous projects to arrive at a design and apartment mix that we believe had captured all of that experience and remained a true S&amp;S Project in its design and amenity,” the developer said.

That experience has translated into a collection of two, three, four and five-bedroom residences including two penthouses positioned on an elevated corner in Rainbow Bay, where the site opens to multiple coastal view corridors and the area's distinctive north-facing bay.

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S&amp;S Projects says the Boundary Street site took years to assemble, having previously comprised six units, a house and a duplex. The developer worked individually with the existing owners to bring the properties together after an earlier attempt to sell the site had been complicated by the number of parties involved.

“We are constantly looking for properties that meet our brand standards of location, views, and sites that are rare with unique aspects that we can develop to maximise the lifestyle of residents who live in our buildings,” S&amp;S Projects said.

The Boundary Street site gave <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a> a different set of conditions to work with.&nbsp;

“Our design brief was to design a building that took advantage of its unique elevated corner siting offering a range of spectacular view corridor opportunities,” Cottee Parker said.

“The design had to reinforce the strong brand pillars of S&amp;S which are quality, luxury and superior resident amenity.”

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Cottee Parker responded with a sculptural floorplate and strong horizontal banding, with continuous balconies and landscaped planters wrapping the building. Operable screens along the balcony edges allow residents to manage light and shade while creating an additional layer of pattern across the facade.

The tower rises above a heavily landscaped podium incorporating the entry lobby and recreational level, while the broader architectural expression takes cues from Rainbow Bay's coastal environment through its organic forms and light material palette.

Cottee Parker says the design has also been developed to complement S&amp;S Projects’ three previous Rainbow Bay developments while retaining its own architectural identity.

Inside, the residences continue that coastal response through two interior schemes centred on warm timbers and neutral tones, alongside patterned natural stone and fluted detailing.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors connect open-plan living areas to wraparound balconies, while natural stone is used across benchtops, splashbacks and bathroom walls. Specifications also include light-washed timber flooring, gas fireplaces, integrated bar and wine fridges, freestanding stone baths and 100 per cent wool carpet.

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Cottee Parker Director Sandra Brown said the intention was to create an architectural response closely connected to its surroundings.

“Imagine architecture that breathes with the rhythm of nature, where every curve and line flows seamlessly – creating spaces that dance with the elements, where sunlight kisses every surface and the gentle sea breeze fills every space,” Brown said.

The lessons S&amp;S Projects carried into Radia also extend to its resident amenity, with a substantial collection of shared facilities planned for just 38 residences.

A dedicated Residents Club will include a lap pool and spa, gymnasium, ice bath, sauna, steam room and hot rocks sauna. A residents' lounge, private dining room, outdoor dining and barbecue area and business centre are also planned, along with storage and dedicated surfboard and beach lockers.

S&amp;S Projects Founding Director Paul Gedoun said the facilities were also designed around the project's Rainbow Bay setting.

“Each amenity is designed to capitalise on the lifestyle of Rainbow Bay, ensuring residents can enjoy the relaxed coastal experience the enclave is famous for,” Gedoun said.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a> says purchasers to date have predominantly included local downsizers, interstate lifestyle investors and families, alongside a strong contingent of repeat S&amp;S purchasers.&nbsp;

According to the project sales team, feedback has centred on the natural stone and joinery, generous floorplans, natural light and the ability for residences to capture views in multiple directions. The completed Flow, Awaken and Esprit developments have also provided prospective purchasers with an existing reference point for S&amp;S Projects' delivery in Rainbow Bay.

There has also been interest from high-profile surfers and people connected to the surf community, with the elevated building providing outlooks towards several of the area's recognised surf breaks.

Radia continues S&amp;S Projects' concentration of development in a tightly held part of the southern Gold Coast, close to Rainbow Bay Beach, Snapper Rocks, Duranbah Beach, Greenmount Beach and the Tweed River. The neighbourhood also includes a growing collection of hospitality venues, while Coolangatta Airport provides connections beyond the southern Gold Coast.

Hutchinson Builders is now delivering Radia, continuing the project from early works privately funded by S&amp;S Projects. The $250 million development is expected to reach completion in the third quarter of 2027.

“With our history in Rainbow Bay, we have been fortunate to be heavily involved in how the development landscape has unfolded and this project slides into the property landscape comfortably and will feel like it was always there,” the developer said.

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How three Rainbow Bay projects shaped S&S Projects' fourth, Radia

Nearly 40 years after <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sheida-group">The Sheida Group</a> began working on the northern Gold Coast, the family-owned developer is continuing its involvement in Hope Island with Marina Point Apartments, where apartment scale has been a central part of the development.

Across the 235-apartment waterfront community, the developer has prioritised larger floorplans, substantial open space and marina access, responding to a purchaser base that has predominantly comprised local owner-occupiers and downsizers moving from larger homes.

"Having already delivered Anchorage nearby, we also understood this particular market and how people live here," developer Rick Sheida said.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marina-point-apartments-hope-island-66-view-line-terrace-hope-island-qld-4212">Marina Point&nbsp;Apartments</a> gave us the opportunity to build on those lessons and create the next evolution of our work in Hope Island."

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The Sheida Group acquired the Marina Point land around 2018. Its appeal, Sheida says, went beyond having a waterfront address.

"What attracted us was not simply that the site was waterfront, but the way it meets the water," he said.

"It sits at the junction of broad waterways, creating long sightlines, changing views and a sense of movement throughout the day. Its shape also allowed us to orient the buildings outward, improve privacy between residences and make better use of natural light and breezes."

The buildings have subsequently been positioned around the perimeter of the site, allowing most apartments to take in water views while others look across the resort amenity or hinterland. Once all four buildings are complete, approximately one hectare of the site is expected to remain as open space.

The waterfront also provides the potential for up to 50 marina berths, with berths ranging from 15 to 24 metres and options designed to accommodate wider vessels including catamarans. Access from the marina to the Gold Coast Seaway is bridge-free.

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The developer says purchasers to date have predominantly been owner-occupiers and downsizers from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marina-point-apartments-hope-island-66-view-line-terrace-hope-island-qld-4212">Hope Island</a> and elsewhere on the Gold Coast, generally aged between 45 and 70. Many have sold larger family homes or properties requiring significant upkeep.

That purchaser profile informed a design brief centred on retaining the space and functionality of a larger home within an apartment format.

"Many of our buyers are coming from large, well-appointed homes in Sanctuary Cove and the surrounding area," the project team said.

"They are accustomed to generous spaces and thoughtful design, so it was important that the apartments delivered the same sense of comfort and functionality.

"Every room needed to feel well proportioned, every space needed a clear purpose and nothing could feel compromised."

Residences range from 139 sqm through to 319 sqm penthouses, with two car spaces provided to apartments and three to penthouses. Minimum 2.7-metre ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, entertainer's kitchens with butler's pantries, substantial storage and balconies ranging from 18 sqm to 37 sqm further reflect the emphasis on space.

One purchaser from Sanctuary Cove has taken the concept further, combining two of Marina Point's largest apartments to create a 552 sqm residence with raked ceilings reaching up to 4.5 metres.

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With Building 1 now complete, the developer is also seeing its original design assumptions tested against purchaser feedback.

Three completed display residences allow prospective purchasers to compare apartment sizes, layouts, finishes and outlooks in person. The sales team says one of the most consistent responses has been to the scale of the apartments, with visitors describing them as feeling more like homes than conventional apartments.

The first stage of resident amenity is also operational, including a 25-metre heated lap pool, Technogym-equipped gym, infrared sauna, golf simulator and yoga room. Future facilities are set to include a resort-style pool and spa, waterfront barbecue area and a residents' lounge with a library, fireplace, pool table, kitchen and bar.

Rather than treating the four buildings independently, the design brief called for a complete waterfront neighbourhood, balancing private residences with landscaping, open space, marina access and shared amenity.

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For Sheida, Marina Point Apartments is ultimately an extension of the developer's longer-term involvement in Hope Island and its view of how the suburb is evolving.

"We were equally interested in the long-term future of Hope Island," he said.

"Its position between Brisbane and the central Gold Coast gives residents access to both, while improving transport connections are making the northern Gold Coast increasingly attractive as a permanent place to live."

Hope Island Marketplace is 1.3 kilometres from Marina Point, while Sanctuary Cove and Paradise Point are within six kilometres. Links Hope Island, The Pines and The Palms golf courses are also nearby, and the new Hope Island train station is under construction around five kilometres from the development.

Building 2 is under construction, with completion scheduled for 2027.

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Marina Point Apartments continues The Sheida Group's 40-year Hope Island story

Sydney-based fund manager and developer EG is seeking to turn part of the former Roche pharmaceutical campus in Cromer into a 130-home residential community, introducing a mix of low-rise apartments, townhouses and duplexes to the tightly held Northern Beaches market.

The SJB-designed masterplan has been prepared for the 3.2-hectare site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/100-south-creek-road-cromer-nsw-2099">100 South Creek Road</a>, part of the former Roche landholding that EG acquired for $55 million in 2017 through its Yield Plus Infrastructure Fund No. 2.

EG is proposing what SJB describes as a new "urban village" set within the site's significant existing tree canopy.

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Around three hectares of the site is considered developable, with the balance incorporating a riparian corridor that would be rehabilitated and revegetated as part of the proposal.

The indicative masterplan comprises approximately 72 apartments in low-rise residential buildings and another 58 townhouses and duplexes.

The apartment component would include around five one-bedroom, 37 two-bedroom and 30 three-bedroom residences, while the townhouse and duplex component would be spread across several different housing typologies. The overall scheme would deliver around 19,500 sqm of gross floor area at an FSR of 0.6:1.

Parking for the apartment component is currently estimated at around 112 resident spaces and 14 visitor spaces, while the townhouse and duplex component would have 116 resident and 12 visitor spaces.

A significant part of the masterplan revolves around retaining the established landscape character of the former Roche campus.

SJB's plans show heavily treed setbacks along both Campbell Avenue and South Creek Road, a centrally located collection of significant native and exotic trees retained as communal open space, and the regeneration of the northern bushland area.

The existing creek corridor along the site's western edge would also be rehabilitated and revegetated, creating additional separation between the new homes and the neighbouring Northern Beaches Business Park.

A heritage-listed cottage and its garden setting would be retained and restored, with SJB flagging its potential adaptive reuse as communal space.

The proposal also includes new communal recreation areas, pedestrian connections to Campbell Avenue and South Creek Road, and a contribution toward improvements to the adjoining Michele Reserve.

Vehicular access would be restricted to South Creek Road, with no vehicle entry proposed from Campbell Avenue. The main internal road would largely follow the site's existing driveway to minimise the impact on established trees.

SJB said residential redevelopment presented an opportunity to retain the majority of the site's heritage-listed mature trees while delivering a broader range of housing types than typically seen across the Northern Beaches.

"The site being 3.27 hectares in area represents one of the largest vacant sites in common ownership in the Cromer and Dee Why area capable of residential renewal," SJB noted in the masterplan.

The architect said the proposal would particularly target housing diversity through townhouses and other "missing middle" typologies suitable for singles, young families, downsizers and retirees.

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The site emerged following the subdivision of the former Roche campus into eastern and western parcels.

EG has already transformed the western portion into the Northern Beaches Business Park, which incorporates heritage-listed office space, modern warehouses and indoor recreation facilities.

The proposed residential community, referred to as Cromer East in SJB's plans, adjoins established housing to the north, east and south-east, while the business park sits beyond the creek corridor to the west.

It is also within 250 metres of Pittwater House School and Northern Beaches Secondary College, while bus stops within a three-to-five-minute walk provide connections to Dee Why, Brookvale and express services to the Sydney CBD. Cromer Park and the South Creek open space corridor are also nearby.

EG acquired the broader 7.5-hectare former Roche campus in 2017 for $55 million through its Yield Plus Infrastructure Fund No. 2. The campus at the time comprised more than 25,000 sqm of industrial and office buildings set within landscaped grounds.

The current residential site represents the eastern portion of that original holding.

EG's investment strategy for the fund has centred on acquiring income-producing real estate with longer-term rezoning and repositioning potential, particularly assets benefiting from infrastructure and changing land-use patterns.

EG also has an established residential track record across Sydney, including Bosco in Five Dock, Tempo in Drummoyne, The Flour Mill in Summer Hill and Pindari in Randwick.

The developer says it has delivered more than 1,000 homes to date, with a further 3,000-plus residences across its development pipeline.

First look: EG plans 130 apartments on former Roche pharmaceutical campus in Cromer

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne apartments

Prominent Melbourne developer AVJennings is giving buyers another opportunity to secure an apartment in their Williamstown community, Waterline Place.

Merchant Apartments is&nbsp;the latest apartment release&nbsp;since the Empress Apartments, which all-but sold out at the back end of 2021. The last few releases have been a string of contemporary townhouses.

Merchant Apartments is the grandest building in the community&nbsp;so far, offering up 130 apartments across two seven-level buildings.

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A mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be on offer, along with a collection of exclusive Sky Homes on the upper levels that will take in the surrounding sweeping views of the bay and city skyline.

Residents will enjoy access to boutique retail on the ground floor as well as communal spaces, featuring works from local artists, scattered throughout.

Crowning the building is the rooftop terrace, complete with multiple seating zones, a communal garden and&nbsp;children&#39;s play space.

The Merchant Apartments are the last building of its height to be built in City of Hobsons Bay, creating the&nbsp;final opportunity to purchase a new apartment in Williamstown with sweeping views to the CBD and beyond, with the building&#39;s impressive rooftop space the perfect place to enhance these vistas.&nbsp;

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Completion of Merchant Apartments is expected by mid-2024.&nbsp;

The ASX-listed developers vision for Waterline Place is to create&nbsp;&#39;a village within a village&#39;.&nbsp;

It&#39;s a&nbsp;vision which is quickly coming to fruition with Waterline Place already home to&nbsp;a number of apartment buildings, including Gem, Rosny, and Empress.

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The Firefly Townhomes, which are&nbsp;a collection of just five, three-storey townhomes on the coveted Cecil Street, are currently for sale, with completion slated for mid-2023.

Waterline Place is located just&nbsp;12 kms from Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD and a short walk from Williamstown railway station.

Eventually, Waterline Place will be home to 14 residential buildings with around 510 residences, with the&nbsp;neighbourhood&nbsp;brought together by a series&nbsp;of active and pedestrian-friendly streets and laneways.

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Merchant Apartments is the grandest building in the community, offering up 130 apartments across two seven-level buildings

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AVJennings launch Merchant Apartments at Waterline Place, Williamstown

Home to some of Melbourne&rsquo;s grandest mansions and extensive private gardens, Kew maintains a rich history as one of the city&rsquo;s most prized suburbs.

As the home of&nbsp;former prime ministers, premiers and archbishops, and more recently, a roll call of influential business and industry leaders, and professional families seeking proximity to the city&rsquo;s leading schools, Kew has an extensive history of dignified professionals, with the area only experiencing a greater gentrification in recent times.

The leafy suburb use to be a city in its own right, until 1994 when the&nbsp;the cities of Kew, Hawthorn and Camberwell were amalgamated to form the City of Boroondara.&nbsp;The amalgamation only made the area more fruitful with nearby attractions including&nbsp;the iconic Yarra River, Studley Park Boathouse, Collingwood Children&rsquo;s Farm, Abbotsford Convent and the picturesque Dights Falls.

A home in Kew has long been sought after due to the suburbs signature wide streets, large land blocks, leafy green canopies and surrounding park lands that all&nbsp;hark back to the area&rsquo;s early settlement, with pastoral land sales dating back to 1845.

But many are priced out of the Kew house market, with the median house price now $2.5 million, according to realestate.com.au&nbsp;data.

Apartment prices are a lot more palatable however, with the median at $900,000. New apartments are still few and far between in the historic suburb. Enter, The Bradford.

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The Bradford, by developer Jafari Group, is bringing just 10 luxury apartments to the exclusive area, targeting the downsizer and upsizer with house-size proportions.

The three-level building seamlessly integrates into the surrounding streetscape, cleverly divided into four smaller entities&nbsp;with their own identity, to imbue a sense of privacy and individuality,&nbsp;connected by a&nbsp;secure lobby.

Designed by the highly-regarded Cera Stribley architecture and interior design studio, The Bradford sits just six-kilometres east of the CBD, with city shops and amenities just a 15-minute door-to-door tram journey.

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Neighbouring on Genazzano FJC College, The Bradford is surrounded by a wealth of amenity and notable locations, including Kew Junction, the Anniversary Trail, Victoria Park, Reservoir Reserve, St George&rsquo;s Hospital, Glenferrie Road Shopping and Carey Grammar.

Cultural and entertainment opportunities are located near The Bradford, with the renowned Housemuseum Galleries and adjoining Lyon Houseman within easy walking distance, and Balwyn, Rivoli and Lido cinemas all a short drive or tram ride away.

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Foodies are spoilt for choice, with a range of specialist delis and food outlets, and a wide mix of dining options, from cafes and bistros to more fine-dining fare at local favourites Centonove and Mister Blanco, or for something lighter and more liquid, Bar Alba is a short stroll or tram ride to the end of the street.

Regional attractions such as the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs are just an hour&rsquo;s drive along the nearby freeway or for something more coastal, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsula are a&nbsp;90-minute commute.

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A home in Kew has long been sought after due to the suburbs signature wide streets, large land blocks, leafy green canopies and surrounding park lands



The rich history of Kew

Framed by the bustling Box Hill Central and leafy neighbourhood Box Hill Gardens, Irving Domain, the new Box Hill apartment project, has been designed to connect to its context.

Melbourne developer APH Holding&nbsp;had the&nbsp;dynamic architecture firm&nbsp;DKO design Irving Domain, which will bring&nbsp;102 parkside apartments, along with a host of residential amenity and a ground floor caf&eacute;, to the burgeoning Box Hill area.

The widely recognised practice, inspired by an environment where city-living coexists with nature, designed the apartments to make a conscious yet unassuming contribution to the parkside community. DKO Design Director, Jesse Linardi, noted&nbsp;the importance of how each space will make occupants feel.

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&ldquo;At Irving Domain, the design develops effortless connections with nature and a sophisticated sense of home,&quot; Linardi said.

&ldquo;Standing at 13 stories, Irving Domain will be a welcomed addition to Box Hill&rsquo;s urban edge - its sculptural form contributing to the burgeoning and fast-evolving precinct skyline.&rdquo;

Interfacing with the street and park, the ground floor caf&eacute; has been designed to appear as if it peels away from the sidewalk, with the gesture an added effort to soften the street corners and invite the local community in.

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After stepping through a discreet entrance way from the caf&eacute;, the grand lobby welcomes residents to Irving Domain, incorporating lighting features and layered textures of marble, raked concrete, travertine, and timber. A brushed metal ceiling floats above the space, with bespoke furnishings in honed marble and leather completing the area.

The apartments at Irving Domain have been planned to ensure the spaces work to their maximum potential and offer residents a considered and life-enhancing home, DKO say.

The entry doorway to the apartments has been conceived a separate entity to create a sense of arrival the architects say, featuring a modern version of the hat-and-coat stand, reimagined as a bespoke joinery piece with innovative storage for shoes, coats, accessories and keys, along&nbsp;with smartphone and electrical charging points, serving both a functional purpose as well as being a decorative piece.

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&ldquo;Consideration of daily rituals was of the utmost importance during the design process and are celebrated throughout. For instance, a sense of arrival is enhanced by providing a place to store shoes, keys and bags near the front door.&quot;

Living and dining areas, and the public spaces within the apartments, have been kept separate from the more private, intimate spaces, such as the bedrooms and bathroom, further embracing DKO&#39;s vision.&nbsp;

Each apartment is adjoined with a deeply recessed balcony, which not only offers shade and privacy, but also an extendable living space to the apartments.&nbsp;

The curves and linear details expressed within Irving Domain are inspired by the trees, foliage and flourishing greenery of neighbouring Box Hill Gardens, along with the rolling contours of the mountain ranges.

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&ldquo;To remain relevant and timeless, all excessive decorative elements are replaced by a purity of materials and an authenticity of design that permeates from architecture to interiors,&quot; Linardi&nbsp;added.

&quot;At an elevated and prominent street corner, the building is perfectly attuned with its environment and the residents who will live within.&rdquo;

Subtle geometric patterns are intertwined with the architecture, paired with raw concrete, glazing and bronzed metals. Slender columns balance the expressed concrete slabs, while also framing the nearby park and distant city and mountain views.

Fluted concrete, expressed on the lower levels, adds depth and diversity to the form, with the north-west corner apartments opening to private gardens.

The palette of finishes is neutral and calm at Irving Domain - where less is more &ndash; with the palette choice imposed to create&nbsp;a seamless connection between the interiors and exteriors.

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&ldquo;In a treasured and historical leafy precinct, Irving Domain seeks to provide a highly considered home for its residents,&quot; Linardi said.

&quot;It is a place where they can embrace the connections to nature while enjoying being in the heart of a vibrant dining and business district that effortlessly combines work and pleasure.&quot;

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“In a treasured and historical leafy precinct, Irving Domain seeks to provide a highly considered home for its residents," DKO's Jesse Linardi said.



How DKO designed Irving Domain to connect with nature

In one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded Bayside suburbs, 32 Black Street delivers a striking new addition to the heart of Brighton.

A product of a familiar partnership between two Melbourne developers and builders, Thomas Constructions and QB Constructions, 32 Black St will add to a growing list the pair have collaborated on together.

With a concept developed and designed by the locals architecture firm&nbsp;Architecture Works, the project is home to just eight apartments, each with their own unique and luxurious interiors.

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32 Black Street has been designed with an emphasis on space and light, with spacious living areas transitioning seamlessly into other areas of the apartments.

A full Miele appliance package with an integrated fridge-freezer and induction cooktop is standard in each home, along with stone bench-tops, heated bathroom floors and designer joinery.

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Each apartment also comes complete with two secure underground parking spaces.

The built form of 32 Black St features a sleek, modern design with a myriad of glass and metal detailing, with the developers noting the most distinguishing feature as the picturesque façade.

Facing north, the building has been designed to soak in the natural light that will flood through, with expansive windows throughout, as well as through the adjoining balconies, enveloped in lush greenery, softening the form.

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The detail on the building's facade along with the scaled ceilings create a sense of scale that don’t sacrifice the details.

Situated in one of the most desirable locations in Brighton, 32 Black St also sits just steps from an array of exclusive boutiques and restaurants, enabling the project to suit a range of owner-occupiers, no matter the lifestyle.

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32 Black Street has been designed with an emphasis on space and light, with spacious living areas transitioning seamlessly into other areas of the apartments

New boutique Brighton apartments, 32 Black Street, hit the market

The family-owned Melbourne developer, Blue Earth Group, who consistently deliver amenity-rich projects across Melbourne, are back with their latest development, Porter, in the inner-western suburb of&nbsp;Spotswood.

Porter, which will&nbsp;&nbsp;offer both apartments and townhouses from its prime Birmingham Street location, a stones throw from Spotswood Oval, will be part of a wider masterplanned precinct, which will feature extensive amenity for residents.&nbsp;

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Blue Earth are again working with the reputable builder Hamilton Marino, who they even get to build their display suites so buyers know exactly the level of quality that the apartment will offer when completed.

They&#39;ve also again called on CHT Architects and Sora Interior Architecture and Design, who have worked on 22 of Blue Earth&#39;s previous&nbsp;developments. Hamilton Marino have constructed 35 of Blue Earth developments.

There will be 143 apartments&nbsp;across the two buildings&nbsp;dubbed Porter and Flagman, delivered across three collections; Premier Collection, Penthouse Collection, and the Townhouse Collection.

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The Premier Collection will offer a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments while the Penthouse Collection will home a suite of three-bedroom apartments.

The Townhouse Collection delivers&nbsp;two-level residences with private street-entrances, designed for the family owner-occupier, with a flexi room included in the home.

Much like Blue Earth&#39;s previous projects, there&#39;s extensive amenity, including a cinema, games room, central garden, co-working space and private offices, and even a dedicated dog wash.

Both buildings will feature a central garden, click and collect services, bike storage and lobby and concierge.

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Residents will also have access to a mobile phone app. The&nbsp;all-in-one Porter App, supported by the in-house concierge, will allow&nbsp;residents to book a range of services and facilities throughout the development.

Access to apartments is granted via the app, through keyless entry, as is the ability to grant remote access to visitors and trades.

The smart apartment app will also allow residents to control blinds, lights, heating and cooling, both from home or remotely.

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Construction has kicked off on the development with Blue Earth expecting construction to be completed by late 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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CHT and Sora Interior’s have combined with Blue Earth on 22 previous developments and Hamilton on 35, further earmarking this project as a prime residential development.



Blue Earth launch Porter apartments and townhouses in Spotswood

Caydon's latest apartment offering, Due North, is giving buyers a chance for a rare high-level of amenity in a pocket of Preston that rarely sees such extensive resident facilities within an apartment development.

The stand out space is no doubt the rooftop, with views back to the Melbourne CBD.

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The rooftop boasts an infinity edge lap pool, a gym, and barbecue space. It has been designed as an all-encompassing space, fit for work, play and relaxation. &nbsp;

The outdoor gym sits in its own secluded space, complete with weights and aerobics equipment, along with a yoga space taking in the city views.

The entertainment booths and barbecue facilities provide an additional space for residents to unwind and enjoy the surrounding vistas, with dining and entertaining space fit for a range of occasions.

“This clever area&nbsp;not only lets you wine and dine in private, but also serves as the perfect excuse to&nbsp;show off your culinary skills,” Caydon note.

These areas of amenity are bookable through the specially created Caydon HQ residents' app.&nbsp;

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The group noted the recent shift in working lifestyles,&nbsp;reflecting the change&nbsp;in the spaces designed for Due North, which provide more flexibility toward the working from home movement.&nbsp;

And that's been attracting first home buyers and young professionals&nbsp;who are keen on both the Preston location, with its accessibility&nbsp;to the Melbourne CBD, as well as Due North's work from home capabilities - a scarce offering in the Preston market.

The two-bedders at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urbandirect.com.au/due-north/?utm_source=article">Due North</a> give buyers the chance customise the space - whether that be for a home office, a gym, or an entertainment room -&nbsp;as a flexi room.&nbsp;

The development even features a ground floor co-working space for residents who are looking to switch up their working environment.

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All bar one one-bedroom apartments in Due North have now sold.

The two-bedroom apartments, which range in size between 84 sqm and 111 sqm of internal space, start from $593,000.

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The rooftop boasts an infinity edge lap pool, a gym, and barbecue space. It has been designed as an all-encompassing space, fit for work, play and relaxation


Caydon deliver unmatched amenity at Due North, Preston apartments

Oz Property&nbsp;Group&rsquo;s latest residential venture is closing in on 50% sold as interest continues to grow in the future-proof, 51-home community. Kingloch Parade adds another notch in the developers growing list of big and small projects across the city with sustainability at the forefront of the design.

Kingloch Parade, however goes even further to break down the buzzword of sustainability and provide tangible sustainable measures for future residents - which was no small feat according to Oz Property Group Marketing and Sales Manager, Scott Williams.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Achieving a 7-Star energy rating took a lot of consideration with all aspects of design playing a part,&rdquo; he says.&nbsp;

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&ldquo;The size and function of each room, the type of building materials, the specification of each building&#39;s openings and the orientation of each individual home are all carefully designed into every floorplan to make them as energy efficient as possible,&quot; said Williams.&nbsp;

Perhaps even more importantly, Kingloch Parade is fully electric, something the developer believes will soon be mandatory for all new developments. It will utilise the latest, cutting edge appliances for cooking, hot water and heating to ensure all homes are future-proof &ndash; and without a gas bill. Saving residents up to $700 annually.&nbsp;

These considerations also helped Kingloch Parade achieve a BESS Score of 70 per cent, which equates to BESS design &lsquo;excellence&rsquo;, a voluntary commitment that goes beyond ticking the minimum requirements.

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BESS is especially important as it ranks how sustainable the design is as a whole, scoring areas such as energy, water, waste and urban ecology.

Dubbed as a development that is &ldquo;good for humans, great for birds&rdquo;, Kingloch Parade is surrounded by lush landscaping, with considered plant selection to foster native flora and fauna.

While underneath the surface, swales and tree pits will passively irrigate the many plants and trees to create local biodiversity and feed the native birdlife.&nbsp;

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The largest swale is called the Blue Green Spine, which will cut right through the middle of the site, creating a sustainable water management system but also a practical and beautiful space for residents.&nbsp;

Made for all of Melbourne&rsquo;s&nbsp;weather conditions, solar panels will be provided as standard, generating over a quarter of the energy demand for the development.

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In collaboration with&nbsp;DKO, SLAB and REALM Studios, Kingloch Parade lands on the old site of Wantirna Heights School, a piece of history that Oz Property Group were keen to honour.&nbsp;

&ldquo;We know we&rsquo;re building on a place that was very important to the community, so we wanted to build something that was future proof and would stand the test of time, &rdquo; added Williams.&nbsp;

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Dubbed as a development that is “good for humans, great for birds”, Kingloch Parade is surrounded by lush landscaping, with considered plant selection to foster native flora and fauna

Suburban development pre-empts future legislation and goes all electric.

KM Develop, the development arm of investment and advisory firm KordaMentha, has recently launched its luxury Ashburton apartment project to the market.

The development, known as Chapter, delivers a boutique collection of just 24 one, two and three-bedroom apartments at 363-367 High Street, Ashburton - in the heart of Melbourne&#39;s&nbsp;thriving southeast.

KM Develop&#39;s Managing Director Steven Wong says Chapter is a rare offering for Ashburton and surrounding suburbs.

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&quot;Apartment projects of this quality do not exist in Ashburton&quot; Wong says.

&quot;The options for people to downsize within this area are very limited. People love living in Ashburton because of it&#39;s&nbsp;great vibe and strong sense of community. We saw an opportunity to fill a gap and to provide high quality apartments equal to those you see in Glen Iris, Malvern and Camberwell.&rdquo;

Wong says Ashburton and the location of &lsquo;Chapter&rsquo; is similar, if not better to other high end apartment projects you see along High Street and Malvern Road in Glen Iris and Toorak Road in Camberwell.&nbsp;

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&quot;We can offer the same quality and amenity at Chapter for a far more affordable price, and there is far less competing projects in Ashburton which assists capital appreciation and rental values,&quot; Wong added.

Designed by renown architects Ewert Leaf, Chapter presents secure residences encased in a timeless fa&ccedil;ade, with spacious&nbsp; and well thought out open plan living arrangements, lots of natural light, generous private open spaces and high quality fixtures and fittings.

Ewert Leaf Managing Director, Will Leaf says &ldquo;Chapter incorporates a timeless fa&ccedil;ade and immaculate interiors reflecting an organic palette of warm timbers and natural stone, taking cues from the leafy surroundings of Gardiner&rsquo;s Creek, local parks and reserves set in amongst the heart of Ashburton.&rdquo;

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&lsquo;Chapter&rsquo; is being marketed and sold by Farey &amp; Co.&nbsp;

Director Jarrod Farey says Chapter is a high quality, boutique development in a fantastic location.&nbsp;

&quot;We&rsquo;ve had some strong success to date and the majority of the buyers have been downsizers and owner occupiers attracted by the amenity, surrounding the project, the generous apartment sizes, design quality and value,&quot; Farey says.

Green spaces and landscaping has been designed by John Patrick Landscape Architects.

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&ldquo;Chapter&rsquo;s generous outdoor spaces have been designed to foster a seamless connection between in and out,&quot; Farey added.

&quot;The plant palette features lush, fast growing vegetation that will provide a wonderful sense of tranquillity, and an exceptional level of privacy.&rdquo;&nbsp;

The site has been cleared in preparation for the commencement of construction. Hamilton Marino, one of Victoria&rsquo;s most respected residential apartment builders has been earmarked for the project.&nbsp;

Completion is slated for third quarter 2023.

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Nestled within walking distance from the lively Ashburton village hub and the convenience of the Ashwood retail strip, KM Develop’s Chapter residences have been designed with the owner-occupier in mind.


A new Chapter for Ashburton

Long favoured by Melbourne&#39;s elite, the suburb of Toorak is highly-regard as one of the most sought-after postcodes in the state.

With mansion lined streets and leafy green spaces, the area seeps heritage and history at every corner, home to the longstanding&nbsp;Toorak House, which was built just before the discovery of gold in Victoria and considered to be possibly the oldest&nbsp;surviving mansion in the state.&nbsp;

Stepping into the modern era, the area&#39;s central hub, Toorak Village, boasts an array of eclectic restaurants and cafes, and boutique retailers, with the South Yarra neighbour home to all that is desired and required.&nbsp;

Often referred to as the &#39;Beverly Hills of Melbourne&#39;&nbsp;due to its mansions and affluent residents, those looking to step out can easily access Melbourne&#39;s CBD, which sits just five-kilometres away, although there often isn&#39;t any need to venture too far.&nbsp;

A&nbsp;number of Melbourne&rsquo;s most prestigious schools can also be found within Toorak&rsquo;s boundaries, like&nbsp;St Catherine&rsquo;s School&nbsp;and St Kevin&rsquo;s College.

One of the most striking developments on the market, recently launched by the Sydney-based SPG Group, is Euroka.

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Euroka keeps in style with Toorak, drawing inspiration from&nbsp;Melbourne&rsquo;s iconic Roy Grounds House, which was&nbsp;once home to one of Victoria&rsquo;s most influential modern architects.

There&#39;s just 10 luxury apartments on offer, created by the renowned Carr Design team.

Carr&#39;s Managing Director Chris McCue says&nbsp;Euroka&rsquo;s brutalist form is expressed in precast and off-form concrete.

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&ldquo;The heavy-weight nature of the concrete structure appears to float above the ground-floor apartments,&quot; McCue says.

Upon entry, residents are welcomed to a body of water, leading to a light-filled atrium entry that incorporates landscape design in conjunction with Acre Studio.

&ldquo;Our design philosophy prioritises interior spaces that open out to external views,&quot; McCue added.

&quot;This has been consistently applied throughout the project&rsquo;s planning strategies, with the axes aligned across each of the unit types to each of the 10 apartments.

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&ldquo;Overhead voids cut into expansive first-floor terraces greater connect plan types to view and light with broad open plan spaces across the northern and southern facades.&quot;

With a&nbsp;robust form, and&nbsp;a gallery-like, three-tiered elevation, each apartment has been designed with a unique aspect across the three levels.

Residents also benefit from easy access to a number of Toorak&#39;s best amenity, including&nbsp;the Main Yarra Trail which winds its way along the iconic Yarra River.

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Stepping into the modern era, the area's central hub, Toorak Village, boasts an array of eclectic restaurants and cafes, and boutique retailers.

Why Toorak is one of Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs

BNG Group has launched their most recent project, Olea to the market.

Situated in Caulfield North, the $47 million venture comprises 58 apartments along with seven townhouses, designed by Melbourne-based firm, CK Architecture.

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Distinctive in structure, Olea blends seamlessly within its neighbourhood, complementing the surrounding heritage homes and tree-lined streets.

The townhouses will offer a mix of three and four-bedroom floorplans, while the apartments will feature one, two and three-bedroom floorplans.

The brick façades of the townhouses and upper levels reflect the neighbouring homes, tying Olea into its context.

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Generous communal spaces naturally add to Olea’s community atmosphere, accented by landscaping and shared green spaces, giving residences a sense of space.

An internal north-facing courtyard is also set to become a communal community hub.

The Melbourne suburb sits 11-kilometres from the city’s centre, within the City of Glen Eira.

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Bounded by Orrong Road to the west, Glen Eira Road to the south, Dandenong Road to the north and Kambrook Road to the east, residents will be well-connected to the greater Melbourne vicinity and just moments from an array of restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques, not to mention the iconic Caulfield Racecourse.

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Distinctive in structure, Olea blends seamlessly within its neighbourhood, complementing the surrounding heritage homes and tree-lined streets

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