A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Joel Robinson

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

The long-planned transformation of Brisbane's historic Shafston Estate has taken another major step, with Capella Hotel Group announced as the luxury hospitality partner behind what will become Brisbane's first branded residences.

The project, to be known as Capella Residences Brisbane, is being delivered by Verso Projects at the landmark Kangaroo Point riverfront estate, with completion targeted for 2029.

The announcement follows a series of planning changes to the project over recent years. The site was originally approved in 2023 for a 15-level, 37-apartment development designed by Rothelowman for Burgundy Group before Verso Projects took over the 10,070 sqm riverfront holding and lodged revised plans with Kerry Hill Architects to increase the development to a 25-level tower with 51 apartments.

The latest announcement confirms Capella Hotel Group will bring its branded residential offering to the project, marking just the second Capella Residences development globally after Seoul, and the group's first branded residential project in Australia.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/23-castlebar-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Castlebar Street development</a> will centre around the restoration of the heritage-listed Shafston House, one of Brisbane's oldest residences, originally constructed in 1851 by Reverend Robert Creyke as a single-storey cottage known as Ravenscott.

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Capella said the project aligns with its focus on heritage-led developments, with the Brisbane estate combining the restored historic residence with a new luxury apartment tower and hospitality-inspired resident amenities.

Residents will have access to the Capella Living Room, a concierge-led communal space inspired by the group's luxury hotels, alongside landscaped gardens, six swimming pools, wellness and recreation facilities.

The broader estate will also include two riverfront homes, a six-berth private marina, porte cochère arrival experience, secure basement parking and a new section of public riverwalk along the Brisbane River frontage.

The heritage Postal Depot Building will also be retained and repurposed as a guest house, in line with the revised development plans.

The project represents another evolution for the site, which Kerry Hill Architects previously described as a rare opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's most significant heritage estates while creating a new benchmark for apartment living.

"The Shafston Estate provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's finest heritage precincts and to reinstate residential use as a unique site perched on the edge of Kangaroo Point," Kerry Hill Architects said in its Urban Context Report accompanying the planning submission.

"The project will celebrate excellence in sub-tropical residential design, setting a new benchmark for vertical living in Brisbane."

Verso Projects, which now has an $8.5 billion development pipeline spanning more than 6,000 dwellings across apartments, townhouses, retail and commercial projects, said the partnership with Capella would elevate the development beyond a traditional residential project.

"We feel honoured to be restoring Shafston Estate to its former glory, elevating it to new heights of luxury and excellence underpinned by Capella's distinctive service ethos and design philosophy, and making it a standout landmark in Brisbane," Verso Projects CEO Steve Laffey said.

"By partnering with Capella, globally recognised for its refined approach to luxury hospitality and deep respect for cultural and historical context, we will elevate this project beyond a residential offering into a world-class destination."

Capella Hotel Group President Roland Fasel said Brisbane's emergence as a global city made it the right location for the company's Australian residential debut.

"Brisbane is a city on the cusp of something remarkable, and Capella Residences is our commitment to being part of that story," Fasel said.

"The Capella residential experience is more than luxury. It is about a sense of belonging to a place with deep meaning."

Private appointments have now opened for the project, with a display suite expected to open in late 2026 ahead of the planned 2029 completion.

Capella to launch Brisbane's first branded residences at Shafston House, Kangaroo Point

Lewis Land's latest apartment release within its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan is targeting one of the Gold Coast's fastest-growing buyer groups, with almost a third of apartments at Solis priced below $1 million.

The seven-storey building at Biggera Waters will comprise 91 apartments, including 24 one-bedroom residences starting from $778,000, a price point Lewis Land says is aimed squarely at first home buyers struggling to enter the Gold Coast market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/lewis-land-group">Lewis Land</a> Head of Development Michael Long said the developer deliberately allocated a significant proportion of the project to more affordable apartment types.

"First home buyers have been priced out of many parts of the Gold Coast, and we saw a clear opportunity to address this and play our part in a longer-term housing solution," Long said.

"That's why 24 of the 91 apartments being delivered at Solis have been designed and priced for the city's next generation of homeowners, quality one-bedroom apartments, half of which include an additional multipurpose room to maximise space and flexibility.

"This approach places 30 per cent of apartments in Solis under $1 million, and with close proximity to Harbour Town's future light rail extension connecting residents to the city's major employment and knowledge hubs, it's a win for buyers looking to secure their first property."

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Solis will deliver a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with residences ranging up to 232 sqm. Apartments feature generous balconies and contemporary finishes, while residents will have access to Harbour Shores' lagoon pool, clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga studio and sauna.

The focus on first home buyers resonated with purchaser Holly Humphreys, who said she and her boyfriend spent more than a year searching for their first property before shifting their attention from houses to apartments.

"We fell in love with the first house we bid on and got our hopes up, but after repeated knockbacks we learned not to get too attached," Humphreys said.

"We offered at the high end of price guides, but sales kept going even higher. That's where we really struggled and we needed to re-evaluate our budget and our expectations. Standalone houses were off the table, and we pivoted to apartments and townhouses."

Humphreys said it was encouraging to see developers recognising the growing demand from first home buyers.

"There's a growing number of young buyers looking to enter the market earlier because they understand that getting in now can make a real difference as prices continue to rise," she said.

"It's fantastic to see a developer recognise this and then actively take measures to deliver an apartment with us in mind."

Solis is the first development planned within the second stage of the Harbour Shores masterplan, with early works expected to commence in September 2026.

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Lewis Land targets first home buyers at latest Harbour Shores release, Solis

Luxury apartment developer Abadeen has recorded $19.25 million in apartment sales across two of its Lower North Shore developments in the lead-up to the end of the financial year, headlined by the sale of a $6.75 million penthouse at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/koyo-crows-nest-5-rodborough-avenue-crows-nest-nsw-2065">KOYO in Crows Nest.</a>

The transactions also included the sale of a newly completed three-bedroom apartment at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences in Cremorne</a> for $6.35 million, with the residence selling shortly after the project's first public inspections following completion.

The sales come as completed, owner-occupier-focused apartments continue to attract strong demand across Sydney's Lower North Shore, particularly from buyers looking for certainty and immediate occupancy.

The penthouse at KOYO spans 491 sqm across a single level and was designed by architect Koichi Takada. The development is one of Abadeen's flagship boutique projects in Crows Nest.

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Abadeen Executive Chairman and Founder Justin Brown said buyer activity lifted noticeably in the lead-up to the end of the financial year.

"We saw a clear increase in enquiry levels, inspection numbers and buyer engagement across our completed projects leading into the end of the financial year," Brown said.

"Buyers have become far more decisive over the past six months. The combination of improving confidence, limited supply and the ability to physically inspect completed residences is creating strong competition for premium apartments in the best locations."

Brown says the&nbsp;response to Park Residences following completion has been particularly strong.

"Buyers want certainty and are responding positively to the opportunity to walk through a finished product, inspect the quality firsthand and move in immediately," Brown suggested.

"Projects such as Park Residences and KOYO demonstrate that when the product is exceptional and the location is irreplaceable, buyers are prepared to act quickly."

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Abadeen CEO Joe Tack said quality continued to differentiate projects in the current market.

"Today's buyers are incredibly discerning," Tack said.

"They are seeking larger floorplans, premium finishes, walkability, lifestyle amenity and confidence in the developer delivering the project. Well-designed boutique developments continue to outperform because they offer something genuinely difficult to replace.

"The enquiry we are seeing across our completed and recently completed Lower North Shore portfolio is very encouraging, and we expect this momentum to continue into spring."

The sales follow increased enquiry across Abadeen's Lower North Shore portfolio which also includes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/northcote-collective-naremburn-2-northcote-street-naremburn-nsw-2065">Northcote Collective in Naremburn</a> which also completed recently.

KOYO penthouse headlines Abadeen's $19.25 million EOFY sales flurry

The City of Sydney has approved plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/billbergia">Billbergia Group</a> and Metrics Credit Partners’ $3.5 billion Castlereagh Place project in the heart of the Sydney CBD

The towers will be among the tallest in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney</a>'s CBD, with more floors than any other residential tower in the city.&nbsp;

The 6,000 sqm site was acquired by the joint venture partners in 2024. It is the largest amalgamated land parcel in the Sydney CBD and comprises eight individual sites fronting Castlereagh, Pitt and Liverpool Streets.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/castlereagh-place-sydney-324-348-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Castlereagh Place</a> will transform an underutilised city block into a landmark mixed-use destination, anchored by two 82-storey towers comprising 607 luxury residences above an 8-level podium housing a 209-room luxury hotel. A 1,000 square metre civic park on ground level features a curated mix of food, beverage and retail.

The plans have been refined over the past year to rebalance the residential and hotel offering, and reconfigure the retail footprint to create a stronger, more dynamic dining experience.

A three-level flagship building on the prominent corner of Pitt and Liverpool Streets will be the gateway to the Castlereagh Place lifestyle precinct. Set to become a Sydney icon, the building is capable of housing multiple hospitality venues.

“Castlereagh Place is designed to be the City's next great urban oasis - an energetic mixed-use precinct that pulses with life, day and night,"&nbsp;said Joseph Kinsella, Group Director of Billbergia.

"It will bring the vibrancy of places like Barangaroo and Darling Quarter into a more accessible, central destination at the very heart of Sydney."

Kinsella said the project will build on&nbsp;Sydney’s growing laneway culture with the City’s largest network of new activated lanes - an expanded, next-generation take on precincts like Angel Place, Palings Lane and Ash Street in Wynyard.

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Castlereagh Place has been designed by architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">fjcstudio</a> in collaboration with Trias Studio, Aileen Sage and Polly Harbison Design, joint winners of an international design competition in 2018.&nbsp;

Signature design elements from the original scheme remain unchanged, while the public domain has been significantly enhanced, delivering 60 per cent more open-to-sky space.

Pedestrian access will also be enhanced through new laneways linking Pitt, Liverpool and Castlereagh Streets, drawing people into a new civic park with outdoor seating, landscaping and integrated public art.

With activated laneways supported by strong hospitality offerings, Castlereagh Place is tipped to become a vibrant new dining destination in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

It marks the largest undertaking to date for the Billbergia and Metrics Credit Partners partnership. Together they are developing other underutilised Sydney sites into mixed-use precincts, including the $2.2 billion Concord Central and the $1.3 billion Chatswood Grand Residences.

Metrics Managing Partner and Group CEO Andrew Lockhart said Castlereagh Place is a landmark project that will redefine Sydney’s skyline.

"As the tallest residential high-rise development, the revitalised site will offer panoramic views across the CBD and surrounds. We are excited to partner with Billbergia to reinvigorate an underutilised site and create a sophisticated and contemporary mixed-use offering situated in the heart of Sydney.”

Total apartments within the towers have increased to 607 dwellings, with a focus on larger floorplans. Aligned to growing market demand, Castlereagh Place now comprises 299 three-plus-bedroom apartments, 198 two-bedroom units and 110 one-bedroom configurations.

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Resident amenities will include an exclusive residents club containing a gym, rooftop pool, dining rooms, co-working spaces, library, golf simulator, games room, cinema room, and access to an exclusive concierge service. There will be around 500 basement car spaces below the towers.

The development will also include a state-of-the-art wellness centre, set to feature a bathhouse with magnesium pools, hot/cold plunge pools and premium amenities.

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According to fjcstudio, the towers will feature distinctive yet elegant architectural design reflecting Sydney’s geometry and urban character, with a network of through-site links and intimate public spaces activating the streetscape.

"Castlereagh Place is a city-making project of significant scale and ambition," said Richard Francis-Jones, Design Director at fjcstudio.

"It will create a rich urban complex of public open spaces, landscaped gardens, and vibrant laneways. Defining these new public spaces and the important streetscape of Castlereagh Street is a sequence of fine-grained, diverse retail and hotel architecture designed in collaboration with Aileen Sage, Polly Harbison Design and Trias.

“Rising above the tree-lined, human-scale streetscape are two slender residential towers that will transform the city skyline and look towards the Harbour, Hyde Park, and the Royal Botanic Garden.”

Demolition and early construction works have commenced onsite at Castlereagh Place.

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Billbergia, Metrics, approved for $3.5 billion Sydney skyscrapers

Melbourne apartments

The owner-occupier-focused Melbourne developer, Lowe Living, have concentrated on a specialist market since they started developing back in 2015.

While the term &quot;prominent Bayside developer&quot;&nbsp;is banded around&nbsp;(which they certainly are), my recent chat with Lowe Living Founder and Managing Director, Tim Lowe, showed the builder developer&nbsp;to be much more than that.

&quot;Really we operate anywhere in what I would call the Bayside corridor,&quot; Lowe told Urban.

Lowe Living have previously&nbsp;had successful developments as far south as&nbsp;Chelsea, in the City of Kingston area on the coast, running right through to Elwood in Port Phillip to the north of the Bayside area.

&quot;We know our demographic is downsizers who are seeking a lifestyle upgrade. We know the Bayside corridor&nbsp;can offer that,&quot; Lowe added.

Construction recently commenced at Lowe&#39;s Sera Brighton development, a project of just 13 apartments by architecture firm Warren &amp; Mahoney&nbsp;in the heart of Dendy Village.

And Lowe Living&#39;s most recent Bayside launch saw them secure over 50 per cent of sales at Hampton Hill, which Tim says wasn&#39;t a surprise.

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&quot;We knew we had the right location, and the offering was different to what else was being offered in Hampton,&quot; Lowe said, adding that there was plenty of demand for premium stock in the small suburb.

&quot;We were also excited for our first collaboration with Woods Bagot, a brand which would underpin the strength of the product,&quot; Lowe added.

It was all about timing and experience for Lowe Living, with the structured phases of pre-launch campaigns and the launch timed to perfection.

&quot;Most people are starting to digest the market again after January and in to Feb, so we knew we&#39;d see traction toward the end of February and in to March.&quot;

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It bodes well for Lowe Living&#39;s next project, just a few hundred metres around the corner.

&quot;The Ocean Street development will be more of a residential offering, more appealing to those who don&#39;t want to live right amongst Hampton Street, or want a pet with a ground floor and some yard,&quot; Lowe said.

Targeting the downsizer more so than the rightsizer, the Ocean Street project will have just 10 apartments.

&quot;It&#39;s really cool in that it offers the convenience of being right on the fringe of the activity centre, while having the added benefits of being on a quiet street&nbsp;just one block down from the beach.&quot;

Tim Lowe said however because they know their demographic, they know they can dip in to other markets than the Bayside corridor.

&quot;Putting good quality apartment living in good location along the Bayside corridor has been successful for us, but our capability and strength can see us developer outside of Bayside.&quot;

&quot;We are confident in the revenue and location, and confident we have a great following and a great pool of clientelle which is will allow us to branch further in to some city pockets,&quot;&nbsp;Lowe added.

The team is soon to start construction on&nbsp;Larnook, another boutique project of just 11 apartments&nbsp;in the inner Melbourne suburb of Armadale. Lowe are set to commence construction of the&nbsp;Warren &amp; Mahoney-designed building in the new few months.

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&quot;We&#39;re definitely looking at a few plays on projects closer to the city,&quot; Lowe said.

Following Ocean Street in Hampton, Lowe will be looking to develop again in Parkdale, another coastal spot south of the Bayside area.

They&#39;ve recently submitted plans for 30 apartments on Como Parade East, not far from their successful Topaz which has sold out all of its 22 apartments, and three of its four townhouses.

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Lowe are in a secure position moving forward in to 2022, a year which has already been problematic for a number of developers.

They have their own&nbsp;construction arm, Lowe Create, which builds their developments.

&quot;We&#39;ve certainly seen first hand the changing in costs of materials and labour, however we&#39;re a little more protected as a builder developer than maybe a traditional developer who has to negotiate fiercely with construction companies,&quot; Lowe added.

&quot;It also gives buyers security knowing that the developer is also building the project, which means we control the whole process from start to finish. Having our own construction company means we can deliver on the promises we make to off the plan buyers surrounding the quality of the built form.&quot;

An important principle which Lowe Living keenly follow is to be respectful to the local community when looking to develop new projects.

&quot;We know a lot of our buyers come out of the local community they are the ones impacted first hand by development, so it&#39;s important for us to listen to community feedback when putting forward plans for a new project.&quot;

Lowe Living recently secured over 50 per cent of sales at their recently launched Bayside project, Hampton Hill, which Lowe says wasn't a surprise.



Why Lowe Living develop for the owner-occupier: Five minutes with Tim Lowe

A limited series of just 20 apartments, La Storia&nbsp;is a considered residential building designed to pay homage to both Carlton and Italy.

M3 Design, led by father and son, Frank and Gianni Mancuso, are behind the interiors, delivering a range of three-bedroom apartments within Marcocci Property Group&rsquo;s development.

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Each residence prioritises natural light and airflow, with functionality at the heart of each floor plan. The design has been inspired by the designs of the late legendary&nbsp;Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa.

The exterior takes on a monolithic presence to reflect the idea of immutability, with finer details of honed stone carrying Scarpa&rsquo;s legacy with mixing the old and the new. The development has four different&nbsp;residences available; Residenza Lusso, Residenza Centro, Residenza Giardini, and Residenza Allegria.

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Residenza Lusso offers vast entertaining area, with the building&rsquo;s largest living room and balcony, which face toward the city.

Residenza Centro sits at the corner of Cardigan and Argyle Square, facing the east. With the largest overall floor space, these residences fearure a large kitchen island bench with seating, further encouraging entertaining and interaction.

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Residenza Giardini focuses on the green with the lush trees of Argyle Square immediately in view. Residents can choose to split these apartment in two, placing the living quarters to one side, with the ability to spill out onto the generously-sized balconies.

Residenza Allegria draws on its environment and the hive of Carlton&rsquo;s activity and neighbouring suburbs. Taking in the Scarpa aesthetic &ndash; filtering light with natural reflections, the residences glow and change in various organic tones depending on the time of the day.

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Located at the corner of Cardigan and Pelham Street, La Storia finds its home on the park lined streets of Carlton.

Inspired by the rich history of its surroundings and it&rsquo;s famous immigrant culture, La Storia has been designed to age gracefully and to leave its mark on an area that has provided so much to the culture of Melbourne.

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Each residence prioritises natural light and airflow, with functionality at the heart of each floor plan.

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Marcocci Property Group launch Carlton apartments, La Storia

The Melbourne-based Orb Property Partners has&nbsp;launched their latest project, WOBO, a collection of industrial-inspired apartments in North Melbourne.

Designed by the renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis and set in landscaping by&nbsp;Oculus, the warehouse-style apartments form the beginning of Orb&#39;s, The Tapestry development, which, when complete, will be a new creative precinct in the heart of North Melbourne.

&quot;Designed for the many, home to the eclectic,&quot; is Orb&#39;s approach to The Tapestry.

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The Tapestry will be released over five stages, and, as well as residential apartments, will also feature a skatepark, theatre, hotel, and rooftop dining.

WOBO (West of Boundary), combines New York-style warehouse living with the unmistakably warm feeling of home, drawing on colours, textures and fabrics of a modern community.

Drawing inspiration from the industrial fabric of the area, a striking articulated brick podium creatively re-uses materials from the former factory site.

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The soaring upper floors are a contrast of steel and glass, with bold accents of living greenery and unrivalled city aspects. The raw materiality continues inside, with recycled brickwork greeting residents in the lobby and exposed concrete ceilings set high inside the apartments.

Crowning the apartments is the rooftop terrace, complete with outdoor dining, firepit area, seating pods and views to the city, Royal Park and Docklands.

The private Members Lounge is set directly below the roof terrace on level 11, reimagining communal space. The private lounge features a central fireplace and modular lounges and has been specifically&nbsp;designed for conversation, connection and community.

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There are one, two, and three-bedroom apartments on offer at WOBO, as well as a handful of penthouses.&nbsp;

Completion of WOBO expected mid-2024.

While itself set to be a lifestyle precinct, The Tapestry is located a short walk from local shops and amenities, as well as Macaulay Station.

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Committed to creating vibrant new communities and providing innovative approaches, Orb are delivering a thriving urban lifestyle precinct, “designed for the many, home to the eclectic.”



Orb Property Partners launch WOBO apartments, first stage of North Melbourne precinct, The Tapestry

Designed by Neometro&rsquo;s long standing collaborators, MAArchitects, and local landscape designers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave comprises two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as Neometro&rsquo;s signature lofts, which are one-bedroom style and an early Neometro concept, which goes back to 1998 when they designed and developed Luxe on St Kilda&#39;s Inkerman Street.

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With space, flexibility, volume and light at the core of their design, Neometro lofts are unique, robust and highly adaptable for both residential or commercial use. As part of Neometro&#39;s brief to MAArchitects, it was important to ensure there were opportunities for the spaces to be adapted as resident&#39;s needs changed overtime. This is a key sustainability value of Neometro&#39;s - buy once, buy well.&nbsp;

When designing the building, the developers sought out ways to ensure the spaces suited residents needs over a long course of time. Lofts are a key part of Neometro projects, and while the approach to them has evolved over time, they&rsquo;ve always been essential to the topology of Neometro&rsquo;s buildings. With space, flexibility, volume and light at the core of their design, Neometro lofts are unique, robust and highly adaptable.

Loft 108 is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, with 56 sqm internally and an eight sqm, city-facing terrace. The bathroom and kitchen are located in a central pod&nbsp;within&nbsp;the loft, with a built-in wardrobe designed to position the bedroom at the entrance.

Full-height glass-sliding doors open up to the terrace, encouraging cross-flow ventilation and a strong connection to the outdoors.&nbsp;

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Neometro lofts are designed specifically to give the resident flexibility in layout. Neometro and MAArchitects have drawn a suggestion for each loft to help purchasers visualise the spaces potential. In the case of Loft 108, they have utilised the city-side of the loft for both the living and dining areas.&nbsp;

Loft 110 is 44 sqm internally, accompanied by a nine&nbsp;sqm, city-facing terrace. The bathroom is adjacent to the entrance, with the kitchen and pantry space on the opposite wall.

The suggested layout for the loft locates the living space alongside the full-height glass-sliding doors to the terrace, with the open-plan allowing natural light to filter throughout.

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The loft is a studio-style dwelling with one-bathroom, priced at&nbsp;$425,000.

Loft 112 is&nbsp;one-bedroom and one-bathroom, with an internal footprint of just&nbsp;over 55 sqm. With an asking price of $475,000 the loft also features an eight&nbsp;sqm, city-facing terrace. This loft has an internal entry corridor which leads into the rest of the residence.&nbsp;

The kitchen and bathroom are centrally located, with the suggested layout orienting the living space near the terrace, with the bedroom at the opposite end of the dual-aspect dwelling.

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All interiors are designed to function well and provide comfort over many years, with emphasis on the contemporary considerations of natural light, cross-flow ventilation, thermal efficiency and spatial flexibility.

Both the design and material palette are guided by more than 30 years of testing and refinement to create apartments that wear in, not out. With a facade defined by a striking red concrete finish, the design utilises texture, repetition, depth and shadow to create its own distinct identity within its Jewell Station Village surroundings.

In close proximity to Princes Park and Royal Park, the development forms part of the Moreland City Council&rsquo;s plan to improve the streetscape of Wilson Avenue between Sydney Road and Jewell Station. This means&nbsp;residents within the precinct will have improved access to public transport and Brunswick&rsquo;s hospitality and retail offerings.

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Lofts are a key part of Neometro projects, and while the approach to them has evolved over time, their large volumes, flexible spaces and enduring design has remained consistent. 


Inside Neometro’s signature-style lofts at Brunswick’s Nine Wilson Avenue

The design-focused Melbourne developer, Neometro, has seen continued success at Nine Wilson Ave.&nbsp;

Designed by Neometro&#39;s long standing&nbsp; collaborators, MAArchitects, and local landscape designers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave comprises of two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as Neometro&#39;s signature lofts, which are one-bedroom style and an early Neometro concept, which goes back to 1998 when they designed and developed Luxe on St Kilda&#39;s Inkerman Street.&nbsp;

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Apartment 309 is a duel aspect residence, located on&nbsp;the third storey of Nine Wilson Ave, comprising two-bedrooms and one-bathroom. The balcony is situated on the city-side of the building, adjoined by the living room and master-bedroom, which features an extensive wall-length wardrobe. The second bedroom features both a wardrobe as well as low-height storage space.

This apartment comes with one-car space and is priced at $679,000, while a similar layout can be found one-storey down at 209, with no car-parking space, from $629,000.

Apartment 205 is the most-affordable north-facing apartment, with a two-bedroom and one-bathroom layout. The apartment is dual aspect, with the two bedrooms located on the city side of the building, with an open-plan layout connecting each of the spaces throughout the apartment to the terrace. The kitchen features a large&nbsp;island-bench, along with pantry and cupboard space, with both bedrooms are fitted with walk-in robes.

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This apartment is complete with one-car parking space, priced at $775,000.

Apartment 203 is a 73 sqm two-bedroom apartment, with one-bathroom and one-car space. The eight sqm&nbsp;balcony opens to a north-facing aspect, with extensive full-height stackable doors connecting the terrace to the rest of the home. The kitchen space integrates a large&nbsp;island bench and&nbsp;the second bedroom sits on the southern-side of the home, with a private desk and extensive robe space.

The bedroom located adjacent to the dining space is characterised by large sliding doors, acting as a flexible space that could be used as an extension of the living room.&nbsp;

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Prices for this apartment layout start from $799,000.

Apartment 210 is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, spanning 75 sqm internally. The master-bedroom adjoins the city-facing terrace, accompanied by an ensuite. The kitchen features an island bench with sink, opening to the living room area and then to the balcony. The second bathroom mirrors the ensuite layout, with access from the living, kitchen, and dining area.

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This apartment features one-car parking space, from $735,000.

Each of the apartments will have an average 7.5 star NatHERS energy rating, along with a range of other sustainability features such as solar panels, recycled water systems, 100 per cent gas free, 100 per cent greenpower, energy efficient appliances and EV car charging capabilities.

Tucked away behind Sydney Road, nearby to Princes and Royal Parks, Nine Wilson Ave is the final key in Neometro&#39;s&nbsp;Jewell Station Village redevelopment. The redevelopment builds on the area&#39;s unique character, revitalises the heritage precinct, and better integrates transportation and amenities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Designed by Neometro’s long standing collaborators, MAArchitects, and local landscape designers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave comprise two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as signature lofts.

Inside Neometro's two-bedroom apartments at Brunswick's Nine Wilson Avenue

The leading Bayside developers, Lowe Living, has secured a big uptake following the launch of their newest Bayside apartment development, Hampton Hill.

Around half of&nbsp;the boutique 32-apartment development is either sold or reserved.&nbsp;

Hampton Hill , a stone&#39;s throw from Hampton Beach, is a collaboration between the&nbsp;globally renowned architects Woods Bagot and landscape architects Florian Wild.

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&quot;Hampton Hill is set to be a project of distinction, elevating the neighbourhood character and the community it serves,&quot;said Tim Lowe.&nbsp;Lowe Living Founder and Managing Director.

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&ldquo;Hampton Hill is envisioned as a place of wellbeing, where the things most important to you align. A sanctuary of comfort, clarity, and effortless daily rituals, where relaxation is prioritised and gathering celebrated.&rdquo;

Lowe Living Founder and Managing Director, Tim Lowe
</blockquote>

The 7.5 Star energy rated apartments, officially the highest energy saving apartments on offer in Hampton,&nbsp;each feature natural stone kitchens with Miele appliances, and terraces off the open plan living space designed for alfresco dining.&nbsp;

There are a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including two luxury penthouses which have panoramic bay and city views.

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Woods Bagot designed the&nbsp;fa&ccedil;ade to adapt &nbsp;Hampton Hill&rsquo;s namesake mural into a prominent identity for the streetscape. Amidst a charming local village and its thriving hospitality scene, the design engages the vibrancy of the street with proposed caf&eacute; and retail elements.

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&ldquo;Designed to achieve a 7.5 Star energy rating, the building design connects with its coastal context whilst providing a direct and sensitive relationship to Hampton Street.&quot;

Kate Frear, Director, Woods Bagot
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The interior design features a harmony of light and space, as pale oak flooring, honed natural stone and bespoke joinery create a palette of earthy neutrals and bay inspired hues.

The living zones are connected to nature through a series of terrace planters, coastal grasses and cascading foliage in the outdoor spaces.

Hampton Hill received strong&nbsp;support from the Bayside City Council. There was a unanimous endorsement from the entire council committee, a rare feat for developers to achieve.

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The development is zoned for a number of prestigious schools nearby, and has the hospitality and retail precinct of Hampton on the doorstep.

Lowe Living are also participating in the Homes for Homes charity program and are donating around $50,000 to help create social and affordable housing.

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Hampton Hill , a stone's throw from Hampton Beach, is a collaboration between the globally renowned architects Woods Bagot and landscape architects Florian Wild

Lowe Living see huge demand on Hampton Hill launch

There&#39;s a reason Melbourne has long been voted the best city in the world to live.

From its bustling laneways, extensive parklands, and riverfront dining scene, Melbourne attracts a diverse demographic&nbsp;from all over the globe.

Much like every capital city in the last two years, there was a mass exodus from high density living, as Australians&nbsp;sought refuge from COVID-19 away from the office, with remote working replacing the traditional office commute.

The extensive vaccine rollout last year has put an end to rolling lockdowns, and Melburnians are heading back into a city that is thriving once again.

The Australian Open was a huge success, the F1 is back at Albert Park with a record turnout, and live events such as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival&nbsp;are on the agenda again having been skipped by large crowds for the last few years.

The shift has seen the median value of a unit in Melbourne soar 8.6 per cent within the last six months, according to CoreLogic data. Those values are only expected to increase as further international investment pours back into the local market.

Buyers are taking advantage of the <a href="http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions">current stamp duty concessions on new and off th​e pl​an property in the City of Melbourne</a>, which expires in the coming months.

Up until June 30, buyers who secure a new property under $1 million within the City of Melbourne LGA will see their stamp duty tax slashed in half. For any new property on the market for more than 12 months, stamp duty will be waived in full.

The concessions only apply to those new properties that fall in the City of Melbourne local government area. Urban has had a look at those suburbs and what makes them so desirable for property buyers.

<h2>Southbank</h2>

One of Melbourne&#39;s fastest growing locations, Southbank is situated on the southern side of the Yarra River. The small suburb includes Sou​thbank Promenade that stretches from Southgate shopping and dining complex to Queen​sbridge Square.

Residents in Southbank get easy access to the popular arts precinct, with live theatre, riverside dining, on the doorstep. Significant and rapid residential development has occurred in Southbank and the population has skyrocketed, with a vast majority of residents living in high-rise apartments.

There&#39;s a huge pipeline of infrastructure in the hotspot south of the Yarra, including the transformation of Southbank Boulevard which is set to create&nbsp;five new public spaces and&nbsp;neighbourhood parks, along with a new 1.1-kilometre bike path. It&#39;s also home to arguably two of Melbourne&#39;s most striking buildings, Eureka Tower and <a href="/buildings/australia-108-southbank-70-southbank-boulevard-southbank">Australia 108</a> (the latter being eligible for $0 stamp duty).

One of the most impressive developments to hit Southbank, and maybe even Australia in recent years, is STH BNK by Beulah. The twin tower development on City Road will home the tallest tower in Australia when completed in 2025, some 50 metres taller than Q1 in Surfers Paradise.

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The $2.7 billion project features&nbsp;dual skyscrapers with a twisting geometric glass fa&ccedil;ade and terracing, featuring pocket parks and green spaces up to a publicly accessible botanic garden atop of the tower, designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/unstudio" target="_blank">UNStudio</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a>.

Set among its twin towers and activated podium will be four collections of private residences, a hotel, commercial offices, a conference and entertainment centre, a children&rsquo;s day care centre, a world-class integrated health and wellness precinct, experiential retail spaces and 6,000 sqm of green park spaces running throughout the entire project.

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There will be a number of apartments in the project which are available for stamp duty concessions, with prices starting from mid $500,000&#39;s.

<h2>Docklands</h2>

Docklands is enjoying a renaissance with new apartment developments driving the growth and infrastructure of the community, and it&#39;s estimated that by around 2031 Docklands will home over 22,000 people.&nbsp;

Docklands became part of the City of Melbourne municipality in July 2007, with the suburb covering more than 200 hectares of land and water on Victoria Harbour, west of the Melbourne CBD.

The area is close to Melbourne&#39;s main transport networks, including Southern Cross Station, and is well known as the home to Marvel Stadium.

From the original development at New Quay, featuring apartments, restaurants and marina, Docklands has grown as a waterfront precinct offering a mix of inner city living, shopping, business, parks, entertainment, dining, sporting events, community events, arts and culture.

One of the biggest redevelopments in Docklands is Yarra&#39;s Edge, the waterfront masterplan by the ASX-listed developer Mirvac.

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Mirvac has just completed Voyager, the eighth apartment tower in Yarra&#39;s Edge, and are readying the ninth tower.

Currently the tallest tower within the Yarra&#39;s Edge precinct, Voyager offers a range of one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as flexi-townhomes.

The $300 million development&nbsp;rises 130 metres and is home to a sweeping range of facilities, including&nbsp;the level 43 Resident Skydeck and&nbsp;Bar, the first-ever rooftop lifestyle space in the precinct.

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Both the one-bedroom apartments, which start&nbsp;from $565,000, and the two-beds, from $797,500, are eligible for stamp duty concessions.

<h2>Melbourne</h2>

Often crowning the top of the most liveable cities list, the Melbourne CBD is home to an array of&nbsp;culture, sport, fashion, art&nbsp;and cuisine.

Located in the heart, Federation Square&nbsp;is often a hive of activity,&nbsp;home to galleries, sites of cultural significance, restaurants and bars.&nbsp;The unusual and highly distinctive appearance of Federation Square, through the use of various metals and other materials,&nbsp;is also a main feature of the attraction.

Victoria is often referred to as the &lsquo;garden state&rsquo; and for good reason. The climate and geographical location of the state provide it with some of the most lush and beautiful parks and gardens, with The Royal Botanic Gardens being no exception.

One of Melbourne&#39;s most recently completed apartment&nbsp;towers is Queens Place, the $1 billion development by 3L Alliance.

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The $1 billion twin-tower development&nbsp;rises 70 levels, one&nbsp;of the Melbourne CBD&#39;s largest residential developments.

3L Alliance had two of Melbourne&#39;s most well known architecture practices,&nbsp;Fender Katsalidis&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cox Architecture, collaborate on the design.

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The Queen Street development has a five-level podium with a range of offerings&nbsp;such as a medical clinic, childcare facilities and professional suites.

Queens Place&nbsp;goes further than hotel-style amenity. While still offering a swimming pool and spa, the project also gives residents exclusive access to private dining rooms with a caterer&rsquo;s kitchen, a games room, private cinema, library, poker room, karaoke suite, and even a cigar bar.

Queens Place has sold out of one-bed apartments. Two-bedders start from $672,500, which are eligible for $0 stamp duty.

The stamp duty concessions expire June 30, 2022.

Click here to learn more about the&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649988012449000&amp;usg=AOvVaw10AX7zyrkQ49PkpvJDhr8w" href="https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions" target="_blank">Land transfer duty concession or exemption for City of Melbourne residential property transactions&nbsp; | State Revenue Office (sro.vic.gov.au)</a>

The extensive vaccine rollout last year has put an end to rolling lockdowns, and Melburnians are heading back into a city that is thriving once again.

What it's like living in Melbourne's inner-city

While the rolling lockdowns were keeping Melburnian&#39;s at home, it was a requirement that all amenity inside apartment developments be treated in the same way as the rest of the hard-hit commercial industry.

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But that&#39;s now a thing of the past, and apartment dwellers are once again taking advantage of the shared, communal spaces.

None more so than those at Riverbank, the newly completed development in Abbotsford by Salta Properties.&nbsp;

Set on the banks of the Yarra River, Riverbank is a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments, with interiors&nbsp;by Carr Design Group.

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The sustainable 6+ energy rated building features a number of amenities, including a swimming pool and gym, cinema, an extensive lounge space, kids playroom, bike workshop and even a vaunted golf simulation room. There&#39;s also two EV car charging stations for resident use.

Upon entering Riverbank, residents will be captivated by the earthy transitional and communal spaces that connect with the riverfront setting.

Architects&nbsp;SJB&nbsp;created a generous public realm around Riverbank, incorporating plazas, active retail frontages, and pedestrian/bicycle paths.

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Unrivalled building amenity has been provided to ensure occupants will be able to create a sense of lifestyle and community within Riverbank.

Clean and simple in design, the &lsquo;Splash&rsquo; swimming pool was purposefully&nbsp;designed to overlook&nbsp;the Yarra River below, while keeping residents privacy with an abundance of tree canopies.

One of the most impressive inclusions on the extensive amenity list is The Clubhouse, the residents&#39; lounge featuring plush velvets and wood panelling. A dark veneer formed bookcase wall creates a spine to the lounge area, sitting as not only a feature in the room but also doubling as a library.

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Another feature of Riverbank is the &lsquo;Movie House&rsquo; cinema, where residents will be able to experience VIP treatment with the in-house private screen.

Situated overlooking the Yarra River, the gym and sauna will almost make you feel like you&rsquo;re exercising outside, without leaving the comfort of your own home, fitted out with the best in exercise and fitness equipment.

The children&rsquo;s play and creative area features work benches, colouring areas, and arts and crafts, all in the safety confines of the precinct.

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&lsquo;Spokes&rsquo; bike workshop is available for cycling enthusiasts to fine tune, store and maintain their favourite two-wheeled accessory, while golfers can head to &lsquo;The Swing&rsquo; golf simulation room to fine-tune their skills before hitting the fairway.

Comprising 530 apartments in two buildings adjacent to the Yarra River in Abbotsford, The Park House is the final piece in the wider Yarra Gardens Precinct. Embracing its enviable position and river bank frontage, the building is elevated on piloti&#39;s, which gives residents&nbsp;views through the site of the unique natural landscape along the river.&nbsp;

Just three kilometres from the CBD, the tower forms have been arranged and sculpted to allow views to the river from the majority of the apartments, unlocking the parcel of land formerly occupied by the Melbourne Fire Brigade.

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When we spoke to SJB earlier, they noted the importance of north-facing frontage to the Yarra River.

&ldquo;These differing conditions resulted in building forms that have been shaped to respond to their location on the site and precinct planning that ensures a high quality public realm with enhanced amenity and connection to the Yarra River,&rdquo; they said.

These shared spaces open up to the surrounding landscape, with internal lounges spilling out onto alfresco terraces, leading down to the river, encapsulating a sense of space and connection to nature.

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The sustainable 6+ energy rated building features a number of amenities, including a swimming pool and gym, cinema, an extensive lounge space, kids playroom, bike workshop and even a vaunted golf simulation room.



The onsite amenity keeping residents entertained at Riverbank, Abbotsford apartments

Residents of Riverbank in Melbourne&#39;s Abbotsford have one of the most enviable addresses.

On the banks of the Yarra River, the Salta Properties development on Victoria Street&nbsp;has been designed by SJB Architects, in collaboration with Carr Design, to&nbsp;blend&nbsp;luxury riverfront living with inner-city residency.

Capturing the curves of the Yarra below, Riverbank is part of The Park House, which are&nbsp;two complementing buildings.

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Perfectly positioned on the winding banks, Riverbank residents get&nbsp;direct access to the Capital City Bike Trail which runs alongside the Yarra River for almost 20 kilometres providing walking, running and cycling paths that connect Richmond and Abbotsford to the CBD and through Yarra Bend Park to Kew and Collingwood.

Located not far from the well-known&nbsp;Skipping Girl commercial building and across from Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, Riverbank is positioned to enjoy the best Abbotsford has to offer.

The popular shopping strip on Glenferrie Road in Kew is a five-minute drive, while Xavier College is just seven-minutes by tram. The tram stop, on the doorstep of Riverbank, offers a convenient commute, while&nbsp;North Richmond station just a short walk away.

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Swan Street wine bar and The Ugly Duckling is five-minutes away from the building, while dining is on the door of The Park House, with Victoria Street and Bridge Road restaurants all within walking distance.

Slightly further afield is&nbsp;the Southgate precinct and Crown Casino, just 10-minutes by car. &nbsp;

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Riverbank residents also get extensive amenity in the development.

The sustainable 6+ energy rated building&nbsp;features a number of resident-only amenities, including a swimming pool and gym, cinema, a lounge&nbsp;space, kid&#39;s playroom, bike workshop and even a vaunted golf simulation room.

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Capturing the curves of the Yarra River below, The Park House’s avant-garde design includes two apartment buildings, Riverbank and Riverbend, that individually complement and integrate with their surroundings.

On the banks of the Yarra River: What's around Riverbank, Abbotsford apartments

Soul Hampton is the latest apartment development to hit the market in the sought-after Bayside Melbourne suburb.

Differentiating itself from the larger projects on the market in the area, Soul Hampton offers just eight apartments in the Finnis Architecture-designed building, which features a sleek modern exterior blending with lush greenery.

A stone&#39;s throw from Hampton Beach at 14-16 Grenville Street, Soul Hampton is made up of two and three-bedroom apartments, ranging in size from a generous 120 sqm to 181 sqm.

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Resort style living has been created with interiors of natural stone and high-end veneer timber panelling, as well as high-end finishes and Gaggenau appliances.

Liebherr integrated fridges also feature in the kitchens, along with underfloor heating in all bathrooms and gas fireplaces.

With north-facing residences available offering bay views, every apartment makes the most of the amount of light that filters through.

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Balconies extend the views of the bay on offer while being integrated into the fa&ccedil;ade of the building to ensure every square inch of the floor-plans is utilised.

Two basement car spaces and secure underground storage are standard inclusions with each residence, creating an opportunity for downsizers to purchase without sacrificing the space for their belongings. &nbsp;

Ideally located just steps from Hampton Beach , Soul is just a short walk to the Hampton Street shopping strip, which offers a range of cafés, restaurants and boutique retailers.

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Melbourne CBD is just over 20 minutes away, with residents well connected through public transport links, including Hampton Station, which is just down the road.

Residents will share a postcode with a number of schools and education precincts like St Mary&rsquo;s Primary School, Haileybury and St Leonard&rsquo;s Collage, while Linacre Private Hospital is just a three-minute drive away, with the residence also surround by the option of Sandringham Hospital, Cabrini Brighton Hospital and Holmesglen Private Hospital, all around 10-minutes away.

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Designed by Finnis Architecture, Soul is comprised of two and three-bedroom apartments with layouts ranging from 120 sqm to 181 sqm.  



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