New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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North-facing Swan River views drive demand at Rivière Residences in Applecross

Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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The penthouse in Darlinghurst's Top of the Town apartment complex has been bought by property developer Duncan Hardie and his wife, Lyn.
He has paid $10.9 million to former media executive Cameron O'Reilly, who had bought it from the Sutton car dealership family for $8.25 million in 2007.
The dual-level apartment, sold through Alison Coopes at Agency by Coopes, has been rebuilt with swathes of glass and marble.
The three bedroom, three bathroom apartment has 700 sqm of space including its impressive rooftop lawn.
Duncan Hardie recently sold the Hunter Valley's Sweetwater winery.
He built the Mediterranean-style residence and commissioned Country Trader's Geoff Clark to fill it with antiques from across Europe.
Inspired by southern European vineyard estates, the 48 hectare holding came with reduced hopes after being listed with a $30 million price tag in 2015, but sold at a substantial discount to property developer Sam Arnaout.
Hardie has long aspired to an inner city penthouse being the $19 million off the plan buyer of a Wylde Street, Potts Point penthouse that failed to be constructed. 
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Cameron O'Reilly sells Darlinghurst's Top of the Town penthouse

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Ramsay Health Care chief Chris Rex and wife Lynette have sold their Bondi Beach penthouse.
It was only last March that they bought it from the accountant Anthony Bell $7.35 million. 
A guide of $8 million was offered by the McGrath agent Bethwyn Richards.
Set in The Bondi, the 395 sqm apartment with 150 sqm rooftop had been recently leased at $3,750 a week. 
The long-time Bronte locals retained their hilltop home of almost two decades instead of making the move. 
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Bondi penthouse of Ramsay Health Care chief Chris Rex sold

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The Inlet penthouse has been sold for $4,475,000 by the former professional motorcycle rider Craig Trinder and artist wife Helena Horsley.
The couple have lived in Main Beach's tallest highrise since 2004 upgrading four times to the penthouse in 2009 when they paid $3.5 million.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-qld-main+beach-123667890" target="_blank">Occupying levels 33 and 34</a>, the contemporary Breaker Street penthouse has three bedrooms and five bathrooms. There's 10 balconies including an entertainers' sky lounge with refurbished pool terrace with fireplace and spa.
Built by the Japanese developer, Daiwa in the early 1990s, it sold through McGrath Surfers Paradise agent James Ledgerwood.
Its gimmicky prior marketing saw it offered with a 2004 Ferrari Spider and a 2016 Aprilia motorbike, but not this time.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian Mansion Australia property section.
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The Inlet penthouse sold for $4,475,000 at Main Beach

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An off the plan Sydney penthouse has sold for $27 million to set a new Australian apartment record.
The sale of the penthouse in the planned Opera Residences development at Circular Quay comes just days after a buyer paid $26 million for another penthouse in the same development.
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The 20-level Circular Quay tower is to be developed by Macrolink Landream.
All but one of the 110 apartments sold before midday Saturday, including the remaining sub penthouse, which went for $16 million.
The $27m penthouse was sold through CBRE agent Tim Rees who also sold the $26 million apartment.
The $27 million deal was signed “unconditionally” and the buyer was a local.
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Construction of Opera Residences, on the site of the old Coca-Cola Amatil building, will start in April with a December 2019 completion.
The two Opera Residences penthouse prices beat the previous record for the most expensive Australian apartment set by Melbourne’s Australia 108 development, where a penthouse sold last year for $25 million.
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Now a $27 million off the plan penthouse sale on Macquarie Street

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The Opera Residences penthouse at Circular Quay has been sold off the plan for $26 million, setting a new Australian apartment record.
The four-bedroom abode sits atop the 20-storey Macquarie Street complex that will replace the Coke-Cola Amatil building. It works out to be $95,000 per sq m.
Title Tattle gleans the undisclosed "local" buyer also bought two of the three-bedroom apartments below taking her total purchases to $57 million.
The mother is said to have purchased the other two apartments for her children, CBRE whispers suggest.
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The 104 apartments of Opera Residences formally go on sale this Saturday. 
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The Australian apartment record was previously held by the $25 million penthouse in the Fender Katsalidis-designed Australia 108 complex (above) in Melbourne through CBRE agent Andrew Leoncelli in 2015.
“It’s a party pad for him, it’s not a home, it will be a social residence,” he said.
“He’ll give it to his friends, he’ll come and gamble at the casino. It’s a toy in many respects for him. It’s something he’ll use for four weeks of the year and lie vacant for the rest.”
Sydney's highest price sale was officially recorded at $18 million last year at 1 Macquarie Street in the so-called Toaster complex.
Opera Residences' prices reportedly won’t be set until the Friday night before the sale, but one-bedroom apartments will start from $1.5 million, twos from $3.5 million and threes from $6.5 million.
The two other sales by CBRE's Tim Rees were at $87,000 per sq m and $82,000 per sq m.
Construction will start in April with completion due in December 2019 of the building being developed by a joint venture of China-based developers Macrolink and Landream.
It has been designed by Tzannes Architects in collaboration with Crone Partners.
 
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$26 million Circular Quay Opera Residences penthouse sale in $57 million swoop

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Businessman and art collector Greg Hargrave has listed his penthouse atop the ultra establishment block, 99 Spring Street in Melbourne.
Encompassing <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-melbourne-123965822" target="_blank">the entire 25th floor</a>, the four bedroom, three bathroom apartment has a home office and an outdoor terrace that offers views over the CBD.
The renovation is not to everyone's taste.
He's owned it since paying $4.08 million in 2013.
The building was originally constructed in 1968 as one of the first purpose built residential buildings in the Melbourne CBD.
The penthouse was once owned by Robert Holmes á Court.
Since then the building has been transformed by Kerry Phelan of KPDO. The lift foyer comes with graffiti art by Anthony Lister. 
Expressions of interest close December 6 with Kay &amp; Burton agents Michael Gibson and Monique Depierre.
 
 
 
 
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Rag trader Ray Pillion has listed his lavish Darling Point penthouse in the Washingtonia building.
The four bedroom, four bathroom home is one of only two villas in the prestigious boutique block that was built six years ago.
Architecturally designed by Jahn and Associates, the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-nsw-darling+point-123770602" target="_blank">two storey home offers an expansive 550 sqm</a>.
There are a number of outdoor entertaining areas, one with a swimming pool, the other overlooking the harbour.
There's no price guidance but it was listed last year with $8.5 million hopes.
D'Leanne Lewis at Laing + Simmons Double Bay and Michael Pallier at Sydney Sotheby's have the listing.
Pillion had paid $6.5 million for the home in 2010.
 
 
 
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Rag trader Ray Pillion lists harbourside Darling Point penthouse

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It's a great time if you happen to be in the market for an ultra-luxury abode withinin one of Melbourne's premier apartment projects. There's no shortage of choice, with some of the more recent releases to the market looking to set new benchmarks for size, price and overall luxury.

Hot on the heels of Mirvac unveiling The Grand Pavilion Penthouse within their Eastbourne development, Optimus Developments are preparing to release K1 Residences.

What makes the K1 Residences unique is that every dwelling within the project spans an entire floor; 13 levels and 13 apartments. Located off St Kilda Road, Optimus Developments have chosen to put the rare offering to market.

The project's smallest residence measures a spacious 175sqm, with every apartment afforded 360 degree views. K1 Residences' penthouse will also include a 135sqm terrace and rooftop lap pool.

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Fully delivered by Optimus Developments, we believe that K1 Residences will set a new benchmark for innovation and elegance in Melbourne. These are sophisticated and generous homes, with a sense of expansiveness that will embrace you upon arrival.

The apartments will feel like grand established mansions with private gardens.
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While K1 Residences shapes as a project devoted entirely to penthouse-style dwellings, Mirvac's Grand Pavilion Penthouse shapes as the ultimate offering to the market. Set above the Eastbourne which will account for what is now the Dallas Brooks Centre, the Grand Pavilion Penthouse is a collaboration between Bates Smart and Mirvac Design.

The numbers for the Grand Pavilion Penthouse are impressive with 507 square metres of internal living space, supplemented by a 301 square metre terrace. Outdoor features include an 11 metre long transparent perspex sided pool and spa, and 50m frontage to the Fitzroy Gardens.

Set 11 levels above the street, Mirvac have now opened a tender process for the dwelling, with interested buyers having until mid-November to log their interest.

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<figcaption>The Grand Pavilion. Image: Mirvac</figcaption></figure>Split between two wings, the Grand Pavilion Penthouse's west wing holds the master bedroom, walk in robes, ensuite, study, retreat and gym which can adapt to become a 5th bedroom. With either wing split between a central living/dining area, the eastern wing is devoted to the three remaining bedrooms, each with its own en suite and an additional bathroom.

The Grand Pavilion Penthouse also comes with parking for six vehicles and a Living Collection experience which includes an all-inclusive butler service, Pet au Pair and art curator provided over the course of a year.
While Mirvac's Grand Pavilion Penthouse shapes as Melbourne's best, competition is likely to come by way of Crown Resorts/Schiavello's One Queensbridge project. According to <a href="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/knight-frank-to-market-one-queensbridge/news-story/5607dcec8e5f8731963edd4b9e3111a8">The Australian</a>, the tower set for the banks of the Yarra will become Melbourne's first super prime development.

With a six star hotel included, One Queensbridge's private residences are also set to attain a similar level of luxury.
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Melbourne's new rash of penthouses continue to set the benchmark

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The Sydney CBD apartment of property developer John Boyd and his wife Marly has been described as the most impressive penthouse in Australia.
It is now gaining international recognition, having been announced as a finalist in <a href="https://www.internationaldesignexcellenceawards.com/finalist/sydney-penthouse-apartment/" target="_blank">the SBID International Design Awards 2016</a> in the residential design category costing over £1 million.
The bespoke decor was undertaken by the Sydney interior decorator, Blainey North.
Competition for the coveted prize comes from all over the world. The public can vote.
There's an apartment in One Hyde Park in London, the world's most luxurious residential apartment complex, among the finalists, as is the Haibo Sheshan Villa in Shanghai.
The prize is even being sought by the designers who fitted out a luxury 40 metre boat, formerly owned by fashion designer Roberto Cavlli.
The Boyd's apartment sits 43 storey's high above the ANZ Castlereagh Street office block which John Boyd sold to Grocon in 2013, while keeping the penthouse that overlooks Hyde Park.
Everything inside the three level apartment is custom made, including what's been described as the biggest rug in the southern hemisphere which was hand-sew back together as one piece.
North had only been contacted by Boyd with the intention of buying some of her custom-designed furniture, but after seeing the bare space she convinced the Boyd's to let her design it.
“I feel really comfortable designing this scale,” she told The Australian's Wish Magazine.
“The idea I tabled with them at [the first meeting] is that I felt there needed to be some sort of connecting [motif] and so we developed this idea of the black ribbon.
"It outlines and connects all of the different levels,” North explains.
She reckons the apartment even has a Batman feel to it, with the black ribbon effect which is made of wood with six coats of lacquer.
It comes down from the ceilings, traces the windows, turns into the bar unit, becomes the balustrade of the staircase and runs into the bedrooms where it becomes the bedside tables.
It ends on the top floor with its pool and cabana.
“We have been talking about Batman all through the design process,” North added.
“When you drive into the basement, you come into your own private lift and ride up into your apartment above a bank, which has views all around the city. 
"It is totally private, it’s totally secure and it’s kind of like this life in the sky in the middle of the city.”
The project adds to North's already impressive portfolio, having previously been commissioned for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's 798 sqm amalgamated penthouse high above Lavender Bay.
She's also designed office space for actor Russell Crowe.
She’s also been billionaire James Packer's preferred decorator overseeing the re-opening of the Conservatory buffet restaurant at Crown Casino in Melbourne. 
North, who married Russell Crowe’s personal assistant, Keith Rodger in 2011, is a fan of art deco.
Indeed her first home – sold in 2010 to model Lara Bingle at $882,000 – was in an art deco Darling Point apartment complex.
It was a renovated, one-bedroom unit with views which North had paid $700,000.
John Boyd's wife, Marly says Blainey had a much greater vision for the apartment as a whole entity.
"It has personality, it has homeliness, but it also pays great respect to the architecture which was always important to us.” 
Visitors are apparently greeted in the entrance hall with a built-in floor-to-ceiling wine fridge full of the world’s best bubbles.
"You will always be offered a glass of champagne," says Marly when you visit the Boyds’ incredible home in the sky.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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Former NRL Cronulla forward Ben Ross and his wife, Renai Sola, have listed their impressive Cronulla penthouse apartment.
The couple moved into the three bedroom, three bathroom apartment shortly after Ben proposed to Renai in 2008, while he was still at the Sharks.
The family, now with two daughters, are tipped to stay in the shire.
The three bedroom apartment, 200 metres from the heart of Cronulla, is a top floor fully renovated entertainers' pad.
It comes with two large balconies, private lift and ocean front views a dream.
Ben said that they love the fact there are stairs with direct access to the beach which they overlook from both balconies.
Greg Gilbert agents Alex Pitsis and Nathan Ogilvie have set an August 4 auction.
Originally from Queensland, Ross headed south to start his NRL career at St George Illawarra, before heading to Penrith.
He joined Cronulla in 2006 but only featured in 45 games over a three year period due to numerous injuries and suspensions.
Ross moved to South Sydney Rabbitohs for a year in 2010, then Ross returned to Cronulla for the 2012-13 seasons.
He always wanted to retire on his own terms, and with his neck held together with screws and plates, did so at the end of the 2013 season.
He played a remarkable 64 NRL matches after doctors declared he was just a millimetre away from life in a wheelchair.
Ross was offered a contract from then Super League club London Broncos but declined.
He is now the national welfare manager of Men of League which aims to provide assistance and support to players, coaches, referees, officials and administrators from all levels of the game.
Ross is also community ambassador for the Sharks and the NRL.
He recently revealed on social media that he secured his coaching accreditation as a senior club coach.
"Pumped to finally get my Coaching Accreditation! Now to find a team to coach... Any suggestions?" he popped onto his Instagram page.
The median unit price in Cronulla is peaking at $740,000, according to CoreLogic RP Data.
This article was first published in the Saturday Daily Telegraph.
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