National property developer Goldfields has secured permit approval and appointed Victorian residential builder Ironside to begin work on The Brightly, an 11-storey, wellness and lifestyle-focused mixed-use development in Richmond.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has partnered with Dexus Real Estate Partnership Fund 1 (DREP 1) as co-investor and delivery partner in the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-brightly-9-15-brighton-street-richmond-vic-3121">Brighton Street project</a>.

With architecture and interiors by design practice Cera Stribley, The Brightly will feature 100 apartments, a resident-only wellness space, elevated dining experiences including a private dining room and a rooftop garden lounge, and ground-floor retail designed to integrate with Richmond’s local character.

The wellness space will feature a hot magnesium pool, cold plunge, steam room, sauna, and a vitamin-infused drinking station for refreshment and rehydration.

The Brightly’s focus on wellness extends to the rooftop landscaped by award-winning landscape architect Jack Merlo. It will feature canopied retreats and panoramic views of the Melbourne CBD and Richmond Hill treetops. Residents can also host guests with a private bookable dining space on the rooftop garden lounge and an indoor option on the first level.

Cera Stribley’s architectural vision drew inspiration from the surrounding area, using the flowing form of the train lines to shape the façade and create a dialogue between the building and Richmond’s rich history. The design features a four-level podium lined with lush greenery, honouring the suburb’s character and streetscape through its scale and materials.

There will be a choice&nbsp;of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, along with 19 exclusive sub-penthouses and penthouses, for prospective purchasers.

Lachlan Thompson, Goldfields’ CEO, said The Brightly will define a new kind of urban luxury for Inner East living.

“By drawing on Richmond’s vibrant mix of culture and hospitality, we’ve combined a lifestyle centred on wellness,” Thompson said.

“Its proximity to Melbourne's sports and entertainment precinct, the CBD, parks, and public transport makes it a prime location for both young professionals and those seeking a lifestyle change. What we’ve created is something remarkable - it’s real, it's Richmond, and it’s refined."

Dexus Real Estate Partnership Fund 1 Fund Manager, Jason Howes, said the Brightly is a high-quality investment in a high demand area with limited residential stock expected to be added in the coming years.

“Partnering with Goldfields, we are delivering a project that will redefine lifestyle focused urban living, offering residents exceptional design and amenities in one of Melbourne's most vibrant suburbs,” he said.

Onsite demolition is underway, with construction set to commence in April 2026 and completion targeted for late 2027. The Brightly will launch to market in mid-2026.

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Joel Robinson

Goldfields greenlit for The Brightly, Richmond apartment development

The Allan Labor Government has revealed the remaining 23&nbsp;Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres as part of their plan to try and encourage development around some of Melbourne's most connected suburbs.

The new zones includes&nbsp;four smaller ‘neighbourhood centres’ to plan for more modest growth.

<ul>
	<li>Five are connected to the new Metro Tunnel and are now experiencing more services: Caulfield, Springvale, Noble Park, Yarraman (neighbourhood centre), and Dandenong stations.</li>
	<li>Eight are along the Frankston Line, which has recently returned to the City Loop: Hawksburn, Toorak (Beatty Avenue), Armadale (High Street), Malvern (Glenferrie Road), Glen Huntly, Ormond, Bentleigh, and Mentone stations</li>
	<li>Four are along the Sandringham Line, which will see an increase in services later this year: South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor and Elsternwick stations</li>
	<li>Three are on the Belgrave/Lilydale Line and benefit from five-minute peak services on average between Ringwood and the city: Blackburn, Nunawading, and Mitcham stations</li>
	<li>Two neighbourhood centres on the Alamein Line: Ashburton Station, plus a combined centre for the two closest stations on the metropolitan network Riversdale &amp; Willison stations</li>
	<li>One neighbourhood centre, Toorak Village, is a built-up area along the Route 58 tram.</li>
</ul>

The <a href="https://spatial.planning.vic.gov.au/activitycentre/">draft maps</a> will now be subject to detailed community consultation.

A similar process occurred for the first 10 pilot Activity Centres, with clear changes made as a direct result of this community consultation.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/50-new-train-and-tram-zone-activity-centres-to-encourage-new-apartment-development-across-melbourne">50 new ‘train and tram zone’ activity centres to encourage new apartment development across Melbourne</a>

The final train and tram zones will set clear expectations on where new homes can go, cutting out delays, uncertainty and red tape and getting homes off the ground. The remaining two in inner-Melbourne that cover the entire Local Government Areas of Melbourne and Yarra, will go through a separate process.

In the immediate ‘core’ the plans allow for more homes in taller apartment buildings.&nbsp;Some cores have heights of six storeys, while others have up to 20 storeys, only when it is in line with those councils’ planning work.

Eligible buildings across the core will be ‘deemed to comply’ with planning rules and be exempt from VCAT review. Applications in the core that exceed the specified height of the site are not eligible for this fast-tracked pathway.

In the walkable catchments that surround the core, the plans propose gentler height limits and more low-rise apartments and townhouses. Heritage and landscape overlays will stay in place.

Inner catchments, representing up to a five-minute walk from the station or centre, propose limits of four storeys, or six storeys on larger blocks of more than 1,000 sqm, while outer catchments, representing up to a 10-minute walk from the station or centre, propose limits of three storeys, or four storeys on larger blocks of more than 1,000 sqm.

By 2051, train and tram zones will help deliver more than 300,000 new homes, with final plans for all 50 new centres expected to be completed by mid this year.

“We want more Victorians to have the opportunity to live close to public transport, their loved ones, and the things that matter to them,"&nbsp;Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny said.

“Whether it’s making it easier to build homes close to public transport, townhouses in our inner suburbs, or family homes with a backyard, our planning reforms are all about giving more Victorians real housing choice.

“While we’re focused on giving more young Victorians the opportunity to have a home of their own, the Liberals are blocking them from being built. They oppose more homes near transport, jobs and services.”

Toorak and South Yarra earmarked for greater density as VIC Gov releases final Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres

Glen Waverley’s housing shortage is set to be closed by 50 per cent with the approval of 795 new apartments which will rise from a former carp park in the heart of the suburb.

The plans, lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a> and now approved by the Victorian State Government Development Facilitation Program, will transform the 6,114 sqm carpark at 281 Springvale Road, into an $800 million, mixed-use residential and commercial development in the metropolitan activity centre.&nbsp;

“281 Springvale Road has received planning approval for a mixed-use, high-density development that will provide much needed homes in Melbourne’s middle-ring suburbs, including affordable housing," Sunkin's GM of Property and Development Lloyd Collins says.

"We worked closely with key stakeholders, the Department of Transport and Planning, Suburban Rail Loop Authority and Monash City Council to achieve an integrated design with an activated retail ground level that will add to the success of Glen Waverley.

Glen Waverley’s population is projected to grow by 9 per cent by 2031, with an additional 1,600 dwellings required to &nbsp;service the area.

Around 1,000 sqm of the former carpark has been retained by Monash City Council for a new Civic Plaza, creating a central meeting point and public transport link for the local community. &nbsp;

Sunkin Property Group acquired the site from Monash City Council in 2024. The site will remain open as a public carpark until development commences.

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$800 million, 800-unit development permit fast-tracked for Glen Waverley carpark

UAE developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/arada">Arada</a> is continuing to unveil its billions of dollars of residential development it is set to deliver in Australia.

Following on its plans for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/arada-pitches-castle-hill-apartment-plans-ahead-of-2026-launch">431 apartments in Castle Hill</a>&nbsp;and the 2025 bail-out of construction firm Roberts &amp; Co so it can build its own developments, Arada&nbsp;has sought the NSW Government's approval for three towers in the Campsie town centre.

The project, dubbed One Campsie, has been designed by Woods Bagot and will deliver 346 apartments to Beamish Street across three interconnected towers rising 24, 32, and 39 storeys.

According to the Woods Bagot Architectural Design Report, the design seeks to “redefine the urban experience of a rapidly transforming town centre,” delivering housing above an activated ground plane that integrates civic and commercial uses. The design adopts a three-part vertical composition, stepping and articulating the tower to reduce visual bulk and respond to its varied urban interfaces.

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At street level, the scheme places significant emphasis on public domain upgrades. A new civic plaza is proposed opposite the Orion Theatre, alongside a landscaped pocket park and a through-site pedestrian link connecting Beamish Street to Campsie Street and Ninth Avenue. The Urban Design Justification Report states that the proposal “builds on Council’s Master Plan by applying a place-led urban design framework that responds to the site’s unique conditions and enhances pedestrian experience and public benefit.”

The documents note that the development aligns with the Master Plan’s intensification strategy for sites within walking distance of the Metro station, while seeking to retain solar access to key public spaces. As outlined in the Urban Design Report, the proposal delivers “intensification within walking distance of the Metro Station while retaining solar access to key parks."

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Woods Bagot’s design narrative also draws on local history and Aboriginal cultural context. The Architectural Design Report references engagement with Wangal Country and the Cooks River landscape, seeking to embed a connection to Country through material selection, planting, and public art integration. The broader vision, as described in the report, is to create a building that functions as a “community catalyst, not only as a place to live, but as a vibrant destination for work and play that brings people together, supports local culture, and contributes meaningfully to the civic identity of Campsie.”

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Located at 124–142 Beamish Street and 16–18 Ninth Avenue, the site occupies a key stretch of Beamish Street, Campsie’s traditional high street, characterised by fine-grain retail, multicultural dining, and proximity to civic infrastructure including the Orion Theatre and Canterbury Civic Centre. The proposed civic plaza and pocket park aim to strengthen this interface, formalising connections between retail frontages, public transport, and community facilities.

If approved, One Campsie would mark one of the tallest and most ambitious additions to the suburb’s skyline, reflecting the broader shift toward higher-density living around transport nodes in Sydney’s middle-ring centres.

First Look: Arada files for trio of apartment towers in Campsie town centre

Syd​ney builder-developer Scion has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for a 22-storey mixed-use tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/96-anzac-avenue-west-ryde-nsw-2114">96 Anzac Avenue, West Ryde</a>, marking a significant step in the transformation of the Victoria Road gateway precinct.

Designed by Turner, the proposal would replace an ageing two-storey commercial building with 145 apartments and 29 co-living rooms, above ground-floor retail and three basement levels of parking.

The 3,149 sqm site sits just 150 metres from West Ryde train station, at the edge of the suburb’s retail core and diagonally opposite Anzac Park. It occupies a prominent corner with frontages to both Anzac Avenue and Victoria Road, positioning it as a key transition point between established residential neighbourhoods and the commercial centre.

The scheme is being advanced under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway as a State Significant Development, alongside a concurrent rezoning to lift the site’s height and floor space ratio controls.

Turner says in the Architectural Design Report that the proposal "responds to a unique opportunity to support the revitalisation of West Ryde through the delivery of a landmark development that combines high-quality residential offerings with enhanced public realm and active ground plane uses.”

Scion will be pushing height almost five times higher than what had been pitched for the site before.

Turner says the increased scale aligns with Council’s strategic direction for the precinct, including the West Ryde Town Centre Revitalisation Strategy (2019), the Draft Masterplan (2021), and the West Ryde–Meadowbank Renewal Strategy (2023).

“The increased height and density proposed aligns with Council’s evolving strategic direction for the precinct, as outlined in the Draft Revitalisation Strategy (2019), the 2021 Draft Masterplan, and the broader West Ryde–Meadowbank Renewal Strategy (2023), which collectively call for higher density, transit-oriented development and design excellence."

Turner describes the vision as establishing “a contemporary, mixed-use development that contributes positively to the West Ryde town centre.”

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The architectural response has been shaped by the site’s gateway role along Victoria Road and its proximity to Anzac Park and surrounding heritage elements, including the Sydney Water pumping station opposite the site.

The design process also incorporated consultation around Connecting with Country principles. The design report outlines engagement with Cultural Heritage Consultants Artefact and Aunty Julie, a Burruberongal woman of the Darug Nation, informing planting selection, materiality and potential public art opportunities.

Turner says the scheme aims to optimise the site’s capacity while balancing yield and amenity.

“The proposed scheme seeks to optimise the site’s potential by balancing yield, amenity, and urban integration. It will deliver a high-quality, mixed-use precinct that supports West Ryde’s ongoing transformation into a connected, accessible, and liveable centre."

Scion recently completed the build of its own development, The Sterling in Lane Cove. They are currently building Chatham in West Ryde, just 500m from the new proposal. Those 62 apartments will complete later this year.

First look: Scion pitches tower plans for West Ryde

Melbourne Square

The penthouse apartments in OSK Property&#39;s $2.8 billion Melbourne Square precinct in Southbank have just been released, with a clever twist.

The penthouse and subpenthouses&nbsp;are being offered as a shell apartments, so prospective purchasers can model the apartments how they see fit.

The 10 sub-penthouses, and the two-level penthouse, the largest penthouse offered to the market in Victoria in 2022, are part of Melbourne Square&#39;s premium Skyhome collection.

The two-level penthouse, spanning 1,185 sqm across levels 67 and 68 of Melbourne Square&#39;s recently completed East Tower, is nothing more than concrete and curtains, the latter to depict where walls could be located. The buyer, who will have to fork out around $23 million for the massive space, will be able to configure the apartment, from its layout and number of bedrooms to its spec and fixtures and fittings.

OSK Property will also provide the successful buyer with a package worth $1 million to customise the penthouse, from design and documentation, through to the construction tender, and finally the furnishing and styling with leading Australian interior brand Coco Republic.

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The package will enable the purchaser to curate the&nbsp;space based on their own personal style and requirements, while being supported throughout the construction tender process to final completion.

The penthouse offers sweeping 360-degree views across Melbourne through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The space for the staircase has already been envisaged, with enough space on offer to create a dramatic spiral staircase, synonymous with some of Austrralia&#39;s best two level penthouses.

The sub-penthouses just below range from 147 sqm to 269 sqm and feature interiors by the acclaimed design studio Carr.

The sub-penthouses are priced from $2.16 million to $4.72 million. To get an understanding and create a&nbsp;picture of what the space could look like, prospective buyers&nbsp;can view a selection of display apartments featuring Coco Republic&rsquo;s Intriguing Objet D&rsquo;Art collection on-site.

OSK Property Sales and Marketing Director, Scott Jessop said the apartments will likely suit the downsizer or growing family.

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&nbsp;&ldquo;This stunning collection of premium penthouses and apartments will be the envy of many with breathtaking views, a large range of state-of-the-art lifestyle amenity right on the doorstep and the ability to be expertly customised with the help of one of Melbourne&rsquo;s leading furniture and design brands,&quot; Jessop said.

&ldquo;As people rethink their living requirements following an unpredictable couple of years, this collection will present many well-established downsizers with the perfect opportunity to move straight into a prestige city abode as city life continues to return to normal, so we expect to receive a lot of interest from this group.

&ldquo;The flexible floorplans and high-end customised interior design packages available in the Skyhome Series also present a great opportunity for growing families, who may be eager to live closer to the CBD, but in a space that they can make uniquely their own and without compromising on size,&rdquo; Jessop added.

The broader Skyhome Series release at Melbourne Square comprises a total of 41 new prestige apartments across the project&rsquo;s East and West tower. Aside from the cold shell penthouse and sub-penthouses, there are also a number of premium apartments available from $1.38 million to&nbsp;$1.72 million, which will also offer buyers with a $50,000 Coco Republic design and furniture package on purchase.

Purchasers of the new penthouses and premium apartments will have access to a host of luxurious resident-only amenity at Melbourne Square, including a&nbsp;resort-style outdoor lap and wading pool, a sun terrace, an indoor pool with views over Melbourne, sauna, yoga studio, music room, gyms, golf simulator, cinema, private dining areas and kitchen facilities.

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Continuing Melbourne Square&rsquo;s long-term partnership with Coco Republic, three new apartment themes have been carefully curated as part of the Skyhome Series release. The Socialite, The Perfectionist and The Minimalist&nbsp;have been conceived as a design starting point that can be tailored to suit the tastes of the purchaser.

Stage One at Melbourne Square was designed by Cox Architecture and completed by builder Multiplex in April 2021. It features twin elliptical residential towers with a total 1,048 apartments. Apartments in the precinct are set on top of 14,000 sqm&nbsp;of public and private amenity, including a host of resident-only facilities, a full-line Woolworths supermarket, an 87-place childcare centre and a 3,745 square metre park.

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To date, OSK Property has sold and settled 924 apartments, totaling over $700 million in transactions.&nbsp;This includes significant recent purchases and settlements of a $8.9 million 434 square metre apartment and a 364 square metre property for $6.3 million.

Since launch, the landmark project has also received multiple industry accolades, winning two International Property Awards and being named as a finalist in the Urban Development Institute of Australia and Property Council of Australia&rsquo;s respective awards programs.

Inspections of the cold shell penthouse across levels 67 and 68, styled sub-penthouses and premium apartments are available daily by appointment only.

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The two-level penthouse, spanning 1,185 sqm across levels 67 and 68 of Melbourne Square's recently completed East Tower, could sell for around $23 million

Customisation to the max: Melbourne Square serve up shell penthouse and subpenthouses with Coco Republic assistance for buyers

It&rsquo;s been nearly two years of rolling lockdowns, but Melbourne is officially open for business. Not just to residing Melburnians, but to interstate travellers, office workers, and the rest of the world, all factors which contribute to experts&rsquo; belief that inner-city apartment prices are ripe for growth.

Buyers wanting to secure an apartment in the City of Melbourne LGA, which includes the CBD as well as popular surrounding areas of Southbank, Dockl​ands, Carlton and North Melbourne, <a href="https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions">can save 50% in stamp duty</a> on new&nbsp;apartments&nbsp;worth up to $1 million.&nbsp;If the property has been on the market for more than 12 months, then stamp duty is waived completely.

But the expectation is prices will have jumped significantly by then. Despite the pitfalls of 2021, from lockdowns, lack of interstate and international travel, and the exodus of office workers from the CBD for the best part of nine months, the median apartment value in the City of Melbourne LGA is still up 7.5 per cent year to date, research from property data firm CoreLogic shows.

Scott Jessop, the sales and marketing director at OSK Property who is currently developing the $2.8 billion mixed-use precinct <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Melbourne Square</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>, said there&rsquo;s been a major uptick in enquiry volumes since Melbourne&rsquo;s lockdown was lifted.

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&ldquo;Since mid-October we&rsquo;re trending up week on week,&rdquo; Jessop says, adding that there&rsquo;s been activity from across the board, from buyers walking in to display suites to those making appointments.

Jessop says he just dealt with a foreign purchaser who is buying for his daughter who is studying in Melbourne. &ldquo;I haven&rsquo;t seen one of those transactions in over 18 months&rdquo;, Jessop says, expecting that he will be seeing more as international students return.

&ldquo;The combination of the generous stamp duty concessions, the continued affordability gap between house prices and apartments, and the reactivation of the CBD, will no doubt see growth ahead.

&ldquo;A perfect storm is coming for the Melbourne apartments, it&rsquo;s just a matter of when.&rdquo;

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Jessop says as demand grows, developers are likely to reduce the incentives that they are currently offering buyers. Buyers of apartments at <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Melbourne Square</a> can save up to $120,000 on an apartment with an average sale price of $850,000. The savings include the government stimulus and a range of free incentives such as furniture packages and design stylist consultations.

Dennis Wilson, the managing director of <a href="/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> who is currently selling <a href="/buildings/focus-melbourne-81-city-road-southbank">Focus</a>, the soon to be complete 600-apartment Southbank apartment tower, and the completed <a href="/buildings/melbourne-grand-560-lonsdale-street-melbourne">Melbourne Grand</a>, Lonsdale Street apartments, expects the City of Melbourne to bounce back strongly in 2022.&nbsp;

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&ldquo;The federal and state governments are working to open borders and increase business migrant intakes, stimulate the tourism industry, re-invigorate major events and welcome back international students. The City of Melbourne should be a beneficiary of this,&rdquo; Wilson says.

The general consensus is that buyers are coming back from the surrounding suburbs, having spent the last few years outside of the city.

&ldquo;As well as seeing buyers already living in the inner-city, we are seeing interest from people who are looking to move from the suburbs, wanting to be closer to their workplace as offices reopen, shops and all the conveniences that come with inner city living,&rdquo; Wilson added.

&ldquo;For many the inner city is a more affordable option than living in their existing suburbs.&rdquo;

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Elysa Anderson, General Manager of Residential Victoria at <a href="/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>, said the Mirvac team is focused on accelerating their supply of high-quality apartments in Melbourne, as they anticipate a shortage of owner-occupier residences in premium locations in the future.

&ldquo;We anticipate Victoria&rsquo;s population growth and demand for apartments to continue to strengthen in line with the Victorian Government&rsquo;s Roadmap to Recovery and various state budget stimulus packages,&rdquo; Anderson said.

&ldquo;The strength of the established housing market and the opening up of international borders will continue to drive very strong demand for well-designed and quality constructed apartments,&rdquo; Anderson added.

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Mirvac has tweaked the design of Tower 9, in their master-planned Yarra&rsquo;s Edge precinct in the burgeoning Docklands&nbsp;area.

The ASX-listed developer saw a considerably stronger market for their projects in 2021 than in 2020, with <a href="/buildings/voyager-docklands-103-south-wharf-drive-docklands-vic-3008">Voyager</a>, the recently completed eighth tower in Yarra&rsquo;s Edge, seeing a 20 per cent increase in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period the year before.

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Around 80 per cent of the buyers were owner-occupiers, but Anderson says they are seeing investors slowly creep back in.

&ldquo;Investors have begun to return to the market, primarily focused on master planned communities but demand is also gathering pace in the apartment markets.&quot;

For more information on stamp duty savings in the City of Melbourne,&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=1637718410495000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3WoR6xmIwVttUthAfW2SKq" href="https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty-concession-or-exemption-city-melbourne-residential-property-transactions" target="_blank">read more here</a>.

The suburbs that can save on stamp duty:

<a href="/new-apartments/kensington-vic-3031">Kensington</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/developments/north-melbourne-vic-3051">North</a><a href="/developments/north-melbourne-vic-3051"> Melbourne</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/parkville-vic-3052">Parkville</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/carlton-vic-3053">Carlton</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/east-melbourne-vic-3002">East Melbourne</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/south-wharf-vic-3006">South Wharf</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/docklands-vic-3008">Docklands</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/melbourne-vic?bedroom-prices2=1000000&amp;any-bedrooms=1&amp;bedrooms%5Bvalue%5D=1&amp;bedrooms%5Bvalue2%5D=5&amp;any-bathrooms=1&amp;bathrooms%5Bvalue%5D=1&amp;bathrooms%5Bvalue2%5D=3&amp;any-parking=1&amp;parking%5Bvalue%5D=1&amp;parking%5Bvalue2%5D=4">Melbourne</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/west-melbourne-vic-3003">West Melbourne</a>.

Parts of <a href="/developments/flemington-vic-3031">Flemington</a>, <a href="/developments/carlton-north-vic-3054">Carlton North</a>, <a href="/developments/port-melbourne-vic-3207">Port Melbourne</a>, and <a href="/new-apartments/south-yarra-vic-3141">South Yarra</a> are also eligible&nbsp;for stamp duty concessions.

Buyers wanting to secure a new apartment in the City of Melbourne can save 50% in stamp duty on properties under $1 million.


Why now is the right time to buy a Melbourne inner-city apartment: What the experts say

After 55 years in the property industry, developer <a href="/developers/osk-property" target="_blank">OSK Property</a> understands what buyers want. Their latest development, Melbourne Square, offers the ultimate home customisation package and world-class resort-style amenities.

Could these be Melbourne's trendiest sky homes yet?&nbsp;Take a look at our apartment spotlight video:

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<h2><a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank" target="_blank">MELBOURNE SQUARE</a>&nbsp;AT A GLANCE</h2>

Developer: <a href="/developers/osk-property" target="_blank">OSK Property</a> 
Architect:&nbsp;<a href="/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> 
Address:&nbsp;93-119 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006

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Located on a prominent corner site, at 93-119 Kavanagh Street in Southbank, Melbourne Square is walking distance to Melbourne University, the NGV and arts precinct, and just minutes from the Convention Centre, Yarra River and the myriad of popular restaurants and cafes Melbourne is known for. You’ll also be living atop Melbourne’s first double level Woolworths supermarket.

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Just imagine life at Melbourne Square, you wake up, visit your favourite cafe for brunch, take a stroll along the Yarra, and watch the city wake up. In the evenings you can enjoy a relaxing spa at the Sky Club.

What's so special about the development is that you can enjoy all that the city has to offer, and later retreat to your own private oasis, where you've got exclusive use of outdoor swimming pools, dining rooms, a music room, golf simulator, landscaped garden areas, and more.&nbsp;

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You must be thinking that for this amount of value, the asking price must be high – but we think you'll be pleasantly surprised. A two-bedroom home starts at $711,400, and for most units under $1 million, you'll pay absolutely no stamp duty. Also, we’ve been told that homes priced $850K and above, could save over $120K*!

Melbourne Square also offers a limited edition Life &amp; Style Package worth up to $32,000. Buyers will receive designer Coco Republic furniture and interior design consultation, as well as Samsung white goods and a Lovelight blinds package.

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OSK has assembled a star lineup to deliver Melbourne Square, including architectural design by COX Architecture, complemented by Carr Interior Design with stylish furnishings by Coco Republic.&nbsp;

To find out for yourself about what Melbourne Square can offer you, then <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank" target="_blank">submit an enquiry through Urban today</a>.&nbsp;

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*Stamp Duty Terms &amp; Conditions apply

**Limited time only, the developer is offering generous purchaser incentives including developer equity contribution, Life &amp; Style Package for homes priced $850K+

Olivia Round

APARTMENT SPOTLIGHT: Melbourne Square by OSK in Southbank, Melbourne

Southbank is an inner urban neighbourhood of Melbourne, home to the Arts Precinct and OSK Group&rsquo;s latest multi-residential development, Melbourne Square.

Situated in the city&rsquo;s cultural heart, and amongst one of the highest concentrations of arts, cultural and creative organisations anywhere in the world, Melbourne Square is the largest new city precinct.

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Comprising 1,054 two and three-bedroom apartments, the development reflects the essence of the city thanks to dynamic designs by Cox Architecture.

Each residence features contemporary interiors curated by Carr, creating intelligently crafted spaces which make the most of the spectacular city views on offer.

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Residents of the precinct can enjoy a host of shared amenities, including a resort-style outdoor pool, indoor pool, yoga studio, golf simulator, gym and private cinema.

Other spaces including a games room, private dining areas and kitchen facilities and sun terrace.

The project has resonated with purchasers in the off-the-plan market, as&nbsp;well as had a positive impact on the community.&nbsp;

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COX Architecture director Paul Curry said stage one of Melbourne Square formed a key component in the growing footprint of Melbourne, comprising a total of six towers when fully completed including a workplace tower, luxury hotel and retail&nbsp;precinct.

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&ldquo;The Melbourne Square masterplan is an exciting public realm focused addition to the city&rsquo;s urban fabric,&rdquo; Curry said.
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With stage one complete, interested buyers and the broader Southbank community are encouraged to explore the amazing offerings at this expansive $2.8 billion development when they can.

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Delivering on once lacking everyday assets, Melbourne Square now boasts a new park, full-line supermarket and childcare centre.

Construction at Melbourne Square has been led by Multiplex and commenced in 2017, with the Kavanagh Street hub since evolving to feature a new 3,745sqm Taylor Cullity Lethlean-designed public park.

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Spanning over 14,000sqm, there is abundant private and public amenity on offer at the first stage of the development.

Among these new facilities is Victoria&rsquo;s first double-storey Woolworths supermarket and an 87-place childcare facility operated by Nido Early School, a subsidiary of Think Childcare.

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The project has resonated with purchasers in the off-the-plan market, as well as had a positive impact on the community

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14,000sqm of private and public amenity: What’s on offer at Melbourne Square

A lot has changed for Melbourne Square resident Brendan since his days of regular travel to the US and Canada for work through the 2000s.

Now with three adult children, Brendan and wife Jill were looking for a smaller and more practical space to call home, as their old family house in Glen Waverley was just too big for the two of them.

Before settling with his wife Jill on the 55th floor of our East Tower in 2020, the couple had to weigh up their options and think seriously about how their new space would meet the high quality and everyday amenity options Brendan had come to expect from his experiences visiting other integrated lifestyle precincts throughout North America.

Urban caught up with Brendan recently to chat about his purchaser journey and how he and Jill had settled into the growing precinct since deciding to sell the family home and move closer to the city.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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How did you hear about Melbourne Square and were you in the market for a new property at the time?

B: Jill and I actually stumbled across the display suite by pure chance! It had only just opened, so naturally we popped our heads in to check it out and it was not too long after that when we made our deposit.

With no kids at home anymore, our old family home in Glen Waverley was just too big for our needs and we were also moving to Montreal temporarily for my work which meant that we needed to make a decision on our new home while abroad.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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It was the experience we had during our visit to the display suite that got us over the line and led to us officially making our deposit in 2018 while in Canada. It was quite a surreal experience!

Was there anything that made Melbourne Square stand out for you and helped you make your decision to buy at the project over other residential developments?

B: Setting out on our buying journey, we knew we wanted to live closer to the city. With various developments to consider in Southbank and in Docklands, a standout positive when we were enquiring about Melbourne Square were the different floorplan options available at the project.

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I’ve travelled and worked overseas for a number of years and seen similar high-quality developments established in the US and in Canada, however I had not seen this same approach to integrated precinct living showcased locally until we visited Melbourne Square.

One of the major things that stood out to my wife Jill and I was the quality of the development. There has been a particular effort placed behind the integration of shared facilities which is helping build an authentic sense of community. Melbourne Square is like its own mini-neighbourhood.

What do you love the most about living at Melbourne Square?

B: We absolutely love the location of Melbourne Square and being wedged between South Melbourne and the city. The feel of the Southbank community is terrific and it is great having the park and Boyd Street Community Centre just a short walk away to take our young grandson for walks.

Having a full-line Woolworths supermarket downstairs is incredibly convenient as well. If you need anything for dinner it is so handy to be able to pop into the lift and be at the shops in a couple of minutes.

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The new restaurants around the precinct are great too and we are looking forward to trying all of them. We ate at Waku Waku Japanese recently which was really nice and it is exciting to see other dining places starting to open. The precinct certainly has a vibrancy building about it.

Being so close to the world-class Melbourne arts precinct has allowed Jill and I to fully immerse ourselves in the arts lifestyle. I particularly loved walking to the Malthouse Theatre, which is just a short stroll away, to watch some of their latest live outdoor gigs.

What are your favourite amenities at the precinct?

B: I find the pool on level 54 is a great way for me to stay active. It has a great outlook across the city and towards Melbourne’s east and lets you soak in panoramic views of the Dandenong Ranges. That said, I must give an honourable mention to the whole level eight pool and podium area. The pool space in particular will become a central part of Melbourne Square’s community and it has been great to see people soaking up the sun there.

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Jill is also a big fan of the amenity on offer on level 54. Her favourite place would have to be the gym. There is an extensive range of great equipment in there and its generous size and format means it does not get overcrowded.

Would you recommend living at a lifestyle precinct like Melbourne Square to friends?

B: Yes. I would definitely recommend living at a lifestyle precinct like Melbourne Square to friends and family, but particularly to people that are keen to downsize like Jill and I have from our family home.&nbsp;

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The concierge staff at Melbourne Square are lovely, attentive to our queries, and always greet you warmly when coming and going.&nbsp;

On the whole, our experience with the staff we have dealt with across our entire Melbourne Square journey has been phenomenal and the quality of information included in the marketing assets and floorplate designs have all been very accurate. We have not been oversold the precinct and everything matches what has been delivered.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Before buying we were also able to work with OSK and their team to make some modifications to our bathroom; and any defecting issues we had after moving in were actioned very quickly. Further to this, the quality of the fixtures and fittings is everything we had hoped for and there is plenty of natural light that elevates our living spaces.

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Melbourne Square resident Brendan gives Urban an insight into his new purchase at Southbank's Melbourne Square

“It’s everything we had hoped for”: A resident insight into Southbank's Melbourne Square

OSK Property developed the precinct and won two Asia Pacific Property Awards <a href="/news/osk-property-s-double-win-for-melbourne-square-at-asia-pacific-property-awards">in 2020</a> for the best mixed-use development and the best residential high-rise architecture.&nbsp;

Melbourne Square will deliver 1054 premium apartments with seven unique floor plans, exceptional private amenities, lush rooftop gardens and an expansive 3,700sqm park featuring Australian native, exotic and sub-tropical plants. The precinct provides an abundance of lifestyle amenities, including bars, a childcare centre, a Hilton Hotel, restaurants, retail stores, and a two-level supermarket.

Melbourne Square&rsquo;s one-bedroom apartments are selling for $487,000, with residents to enjoy breathtaking views, exceptional architecture and interior design, some of the city&rsquo;s best amenities and the best of Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD and Southbank to explore. What more could you ask for?

<h2>A Look at the Design of Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Residences</h2>

Melbourne Square was architecturally designed by international award-winner Cox Architecture and was influenced by the cultural heritage, greenery and grandeur of the city. Sue Carr&rsquo;s team designed the interior of the residences and was inspired by the building&#39;s architectural form and its garden landscapes. Both designers collaborated to help create intelligent spacious apartments that showcase spectacular views of the city.&nbsp;

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As a part of the Life &amp; Style edition curated by Coco Republic, Melbourne Square apartments include four fresh and unique design themes including; The Bondi with coastal decor, The Manhattan with mature dark aesthetics, The Paris flaunting everlasting luxury and The Soho with an industrial chic theme.

All Kitchens feature an opulent marble block island with Kohler tapware and state-of-the-art Miele appliances creating a luxurious space to prepare meals and a secondary area to dine at. Bathrooms come with dual vanities equipped with modern tapware, generous spaces for storage, large mirrored cabinets and a semi-frameless shower.&nbsp;

All bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with homes positioned to enjoy natural light and the breathtaking views of the city, an integrated heating and cooling system, and spacious wardrobes. Master suites include automated block-out blinds that extend and retract with the flick of a switch. Plus, if you need the flexibility to work from home, custom-made study nooks are available and walk-in wardrobes will give you plenty of room to store all of your clothing items.

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Melbourne Square&rsquo;s penthouses known as &lsquo;The Couture Series&rsquo; feature luxurious residences with either 3 to 5 bedrooms and the unique opportunity to personalise its interior in collaboration with iconic firms including Carr Design, Cox Architects and HUB Furniture. Currently, new purchases of selected two and three bedroom apartments can secure you a Life &amp; Style package worth $30,000, which includes stunning Coco Republic furniture, integrated wellness technology by Delos that controls air and water quality and smart lighting, Samsung white goods and a voucher to The Plant Society.

<h2>What Amenities Does Melbourne Square Offer?</h2>

Melbourne Square has two levels entirely dedicated to relaxation, which are filled with luxurious resort-style amenities, these are level 54 also known as The Skye Club and level 8 known as The Podium. 

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The Skye Club provides residents with a breathtaking panoramic outlook of the Melbourne city skyline and boasts a 25 metre indoor pool with a spa. The Skye Club also features a gym, a premium lounge bar, a series of private meeting and dining rooms with catering kitchens and a games room too. The Skye Club is exclusive and is only accessible to residents who live on the 54th level or above.

The Podium spreads across two full floors of both towers and is highlighted by a rooftop garden with a sub-tropical theme. The Podium offers a demonstration kitchen, a lounge bar and three private dining rooms that can be reserved. Residents will be entertained by the cinema and games room and will thoroughly enjoy the golfing simulator and the music room. To relax residents can enjoy an expansive outdoor pool equipped with sun lounges, a gym, two saunas, and yoga studio. The Podium provides a peaceful atmosphere that all residents can access and enjoy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Melbourne Square also offers residents personal care options including a car service that can drive you anywhere in Melbourne, housekeeping available to take care of your laundry needs, a welcome desk with a concierge and private spaces can be reserved to host functions.

For families, the Nido Early School offers premium early childhood education for children aged 6 weeks to school age, ensuring parents that all children will be well taken care of.&nbsp;

The grounds of Melbourne Square offer recreation and regeneration and include a lush 3,700 square metre park where residents can have a picnic or relax in the shade. The grounds also feature a collection of pocket gardens, a tree-lined boulevard, water features and walkways.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Retail Offerings</h2>

Melbourne Square&rsquo;s collection of retailers were chosen to build on to the already impressive and established dining scene in Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD and surrounding Southbank area.&nbsp;

Melbourne Square accommodates Southbank&rsquo;s first major full-line supermarket and the first double-storey Woolworths&rsquo; in the state of Victoria. Whilst picking up the groceries at Woolies shoppers can also stock up their cellars at the BWS Bottle Shop.

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The Melbourne Square precinct incorporates a coffee shop named the Espresso Bar which overlooks Melbourne Squares park and serves premium baked goods and barista made coffee. The precinct also includes four unique and buzzing restaurants including; Pizza Pantelleria an Sicilian pizzeria, Theo&rsquo;s Fish Bar which serves tasty grilled and fried seafood options, The Golden Bunny by Tho Tho a Vietnamese restaurant and Waku Waku an authentic Japanese eatery.

<h2>Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Commercial Tower</h2>

Melbourne Square&rsquo;s commercial tower offers a lucrative entrepreneurial opportunity for commercial interests because of its unparalleled connection to the Melbourne CBD. The commercial tower has over 38,000 square metres of commercial space available over its 29 floors and features world class end-of-trip facilities in two of the levels. The incentives to establish and grow any business exists at Melbourne Square.&nbsp;

<h2>The Hilton Hotel&nbsp;</h2>

The renowned accommodation brand Hilton Hotels is also establishing a luxury 600-room hotel at Melbourne Square, offering conference and dining facilities, state of the art accommodation and wellness amenities.

<h2>Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Prime Location</h2>

Melbourne Square is situated in the fantastic inner-city suburb of Southbank and is centrally positioned to enjoy the very best of Melbourne living including; the bustling streets of the CBD, the shimmering waters of the Yarra River, the tranquil Royal Botanic Gardens and the waterfront playgrounds of Docklands and St Kilda Beach.&nbsp;

There is something for everyone to do and see in the beautiful inner-city suburb of Southbank. Art lovers can enjoy the world famous National Gallery of Victoria which is the oldest, biggest and most visited art museum in Australia as well as the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art which displays exhibitions from national and international artists. Performance art enthusiasts will be entertained by the internationally acclaimed Melbourne Recital Centre and Melbourne Arts Centre which is Australia&rsquo;s largest and busiest performing arts centre with more than 4,000 performances being hosted each year including The Australian Ballet, Opera and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

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Southbank is home to the largest casino complex in the Southern Hemisphere known as the Crown Melbourne, it includes the Crown Towers which is the go-to accommodation option for celebrities with Bill Gates, Beyonce and Jay Z, George Clooney and Elton John, all known to have stayed here. The Crown features a cinema, a spa, Kingpin bowling, Playtime arcade games, several bars and nightclubs, 29 restaurants, multiple luxury clothing stores, as well as hosting concerts and live theatre performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Also found in Southbank is The Eureka Tower, which is Australia&rsquo;s second tallest building at a height of 975ft which boasts the highest public vantage point for any building in the Southern Hemisphere.&nbsp;

For residents who are looking to further their career or teach those who are Southbank&rsquo;s notable institutions include the Victorian Institute for Forensic Medicine which is Australia&rsquo;s largest multidisciplinary centre for forensic services and the Victorian College of the Arts which offers educational opportunities in Dance, Film, Musical Theatre, Production, Television, Visual Art and Writing.

<h2>Melbourne Square&rsquo;s Construction Process&nbsp;</h2>

Stage One in the construction process of Melbourne Square was completed on May the 26th which included the bottle store and supermarket, the cafe and four restaurants, the childcare centre, the landscaping including the 3,745 square metre park and the east and west residential towers.

The remaining stages of construction are yet to be finalised later this year, with the fully completed site to be home to six towers including the commercial tower, the Hilton Hotel and two more residential towers.&nbsp;

If you are interested to learn more about the Melbourne Square precinct, you can visit its <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Urban property listing here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Located in the inner-city area of Southbank the newly completed Melbourne Square, spans an entire inner-city block and stands at a height of 226 metres.

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The ultimate guide to Melbourne Square: 93-119 Kavanagh Street, Southbank

As more buildings go up in Australian cities, the amenities lists become more creative and more extensive. However, OSK Property&#39;s Melbourne Square continues to impress, with its grand opening showcasing an exceptional selection akin to a luxury resort.&nbsp;

Urban was invited to personally tour the development, where we got to see first-hand the quality and care that has gone into all aspects of design, right through to craftsmanship. What stands on site today is a development that will offer its residents a home sanctuary where fitness, relaxation, and well-being are easily achieved thanks to the suite of amenities just seconds from their home.&nbsp;

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OSK Property Sales &amp; Marketing Director, Scott Jessop, explains how exciting the launch is for the team who have seen the development take shape over the past four years.&nbsp;

&ldquo;It has been an incredibly exciting journey to see our vision for Melbourne Square come to life over the past four years. While last year had its challenges, it was immensely rewarding to see our parkland and Woolworths supermarket playing a supporting role for the public during a time of uncertainty. 

The amount of visitation they have both seen in a short timeframe is quite amazing. Melbourne Square aims to deliver an elevated lifestyle experience for residents while championing the concept of a two-minute neighbourhood. 

Further to this, we have been thrilled to watch how seamlessly the project has anchored itself in the broader Southbank community.&rdquo;

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The $2.8 billion mixed-use development has been designed by COX Architecture and includes an expansive new public park, a full-line supermarket and a childcare centre.

Civil works commenced in 2017, with Multiplex delivering a development that is an exact depiction of the luxurious marketing renders &ndash; setting the bar high for the delivery of the precinct over the coming years.&nbsp;

Residents of Melbourne Square will never tire of the amenities on offer &ndash; there are so many we didn&#39;t even have time to view them all on our tour, which is pretty impressive in itself.&nbsp;

Recently opened amenities include:

<ul>
	<li>An indoor pool with uninterrupted views spanning the Melbourne eastern skyline</li>
	<li>A sauna and yoga studio for ultimate relaxation</li>
	<li>Fully equipped professional gymnasium</li>
	<li>Private dining areas and kitchen facilities perfect for holding events</li>
	<li>Games areas, including Mahjong rooms, table tennis and billiards rooms</li>
	<li>A state-of-the-art golf simulator</li>
	<li>A music room perfect for practice or jam sessions</li>
</ul>

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Urban resort-style paradise: OSK Property and Multiplex celebrate Stage One completion of Melbourne Square with the grand opening of their exquisite amenity levels

The award-winning OSK Property are the group behind one of the latest Southbank apartment towers, Melbourne Square.

Featuring four distinct apartment themes, Melbourne Square has been architecturally designed by Cox Architecture, with interiors by designer Sue Carr, creating flawless spaces which make the most of the spectacular city views on offer.

Stage one of Melbourne Square is now complete, which sees the amenities including a full-line Woolworths and other shops, as well as resort-style facilities including pools, sauna, spa, gymnasium and a yoga room, all open.

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Commanding expansive views across Melbourne&rsquo;s city skyline and beyond, the exclusive amenity spaces on level 54 at Melbourne Square deliver a range of facilities from private meeting and dining rooms to the 25 meter pool, gym and pool lounges.

Communal access to podium level eight at Melbourne Square expands further on the exceptional lifestyle available to residents, with access to wellness and relaxation amenities as well as studio areas and a number of outdoor terraces.

The onsite concierge offers a level of hotel service, with housekeeping available and reservation booking part of the amenity.

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The apartments are split in to four distinct design themes by Coco Republic. The Manhattan, which offers a sophisticated dark palette, the Bondi which has a coastal feel, Paris boasts timeless luxury and Soho showcases monochromatic industrial style.&nbsp;

The stage one apartments feature kitchens that have marble block island benches, Kohler tapware, Miele appliances, 5-burner gas hobs and DynaCool refrigeration.

All bathrooms include a semi-frameless shower, concealed cisterns, ample storage and modern tapware, with large mirrored cabinets above the dual vanities.&nbsp;

Each bedroom boasts stunning views via floor-to-ceiling glazing, with plenty of built-in wardrobe space and integrated heating and cooling.

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The onsite concierge offers a level of hotel service, with housekeeping available and reservation booking part of the amenity

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Check out the 5-star resort style facilities at Melbourne Square

The future of our homes continually evolves as innovations in smart and green technologies shape the way our living environments are designed.&nbsp;

International wellness intelligence company Delos identified a gap in the market to create a product focused on improving occupant health and wellness.&nbsp;

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DARWIN is home automation at its healthiest. Based on scientific research, it features air, light and water interventions to improve the internal spaces in which we reside. Think filtered air and water throughout the apartment, with the potential to improve&nbsp;lung health, allergies and even the condition of skin; along with lighting geared to respond to our circadian rhythms to improve sleep quality and mood.

Melbourne Square is the first Victorian apartment building to feature the technology, which is on offer to purchasers of new Life &amp; Style apartments.

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Want to learn more about Melbourne Square&rsquo;s DARWIN by Delos technology? <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Enquire today.</a>

A greater focus on modern health & wellbeing: DARWIN by Delos technology is at Melbourne Square

<a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">Melbourne Square</a> has been designed by Cox Architecture, with interiors by Carr Design, creating intelligently crafted spaces that make the most of the spectacular city views on offer.

There are four distinct design themes by Coco Republic to choose from, The Manhattan, which offers a sophisticated dark palette,&nbsp; the Bondi which has a coastal feel, Paris boasts timeless luxury and Soho showcases monochromatic industrial style.&nbsp;

The brand new selection of homes feature kitchens that boast the most luxurious marble block island benches, with Kohler tapware, state-of-the-art Miele appliances, 5-burner gas hobs and DynaCool refrigeration.

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All bathrooms in this collection include a semi-frameless shower, concealed cisterns, ample storage and modern tapware, with large mirrored cabinets above the dual vanities.&nbsp;

Each bedroom boasts stunning views via floor-to-ceiling glazing, with plenty of built-in wardrobe space and integrated heating and cooling. Master suites offer a unique panoramic city vista so you can go to sleep watching the sparkling Melbourne city lights, and with the flick of a switch, you can extend the automated block-out blinds. Master suites also include extra spacious walk-in wardrobes and bespoke study nooks, giving you the freedom to work from home.

For a limited time, 2 &amp; 3 bedroom apartment buyers can secure a Life &amp; Style Edition package, which includes stunning Coco Republic furniture and a custom design experience, integrated DARWIN by Delos wellness technology, Samsung white goods and a voucher for The Plant Society to include an indoor planting environment to ensure wellness is maximised.&nbsp;

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To learn more about Melbourne Square or to visit the display suite, <a href="/buildings/melbourne-square-93-119-kavanagh-street-southbank">request a call from an OSK Property sales consultant</a> via Urban today.&nbsp;

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