There’s a quiet patch of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>, between the bustle of Glenferrie Road and the curve of the Yarra, that rarely sees change, and even more rarely, new apartments. But that’s exactly where <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pomeroy-pacific-quattro-corp">PQD</a> is planting Kooyongkoot: a deliberate, 18-residence answer to the question of what downsizers actually want.

“This is something this pocket of Hawthorn has never seen before,” says Fil Gacesa, head of sales at PQD. “<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a> will deliver just 18 large-scale apartments in the heart of Hawthorn. It is the true definition of resort-style living.”

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That scale is central to the story. It’s what allows for two dedicated lift cores, short corridors, and a generous lightcourt that draws natural ventilation and sunlight into every residence. It’s also what makes room for the sort of amenity usually confined to high-density towers: a fully equipped wellness centre with infrared and traditional saunas, yoga and pilates studio, cold therapy shower, and treatment room. There’s a golf simulator, car and dog wash stations, and extensive storage too, not bolted on, but baked in from the start.

But more than the checklist, it’s the design intent that carries weight. “This project has been many years in the making,” says Mark Pomeroy, Director of PQD. “Not just in planning, but in listening, to what our buyers and the local community are looking for”.

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That listening shows up in the materials, oak floors, natural stone, V-ZUG appliances, and in how space is handled. Penthouses feature private rooftop terraces with pools. Terraces and garden residences embrace outdoor connection. Inside, the layouts skew large and open, geared for hosting, not just housing.

Architecturally, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>’s approach is grounded. There’s no reaching for spectacle here. Instead, the building offers a sculptural calm, anchored by landscaping from Eckersley Garden Architecture.&nbsp;

“We wanted to create spaces that feel expansive, serene, and meaningfully connected to daily life,” said founding partner Chris Stribley elsewhere.

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That sentiment, calm, connection, echoes in the location itself. Kooyongkoot sits just a short stroll from Central Gardens, Fairview Park, and the Rivoli Cinema. Tram lines and schools are close, but the street is tucked, quiet, and leaf-lined.&nbsp;

“Residents of Kooyongkoot will be a short stroll from Fairview Park, Central Gardens, and the Glenferrie Road retail strip," Gacesa notes, "but you're also cocooned in this peaceful pocket behind extensive landscaping by Eckersley Garden Architecture.”

Kooyongkoot is set for completion in late 2026.

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The project that said no to compromise: Inside Kooyongkoot, Hawthorn

When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;

Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.

That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.

“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”

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Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;

They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.

Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.

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The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.

“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.

Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.

“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.

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Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.

“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”

With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.

Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;

The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;

At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Ten ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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Bask to complete Bokarina’s Sunshine Coast lifestyle precinct as final apartments are released

Resort-Style Amenities

Bensons Property Group’s Chevron One offers residents holiday-style living year-round, with close to 2000 sqm of resort-style amenities.

Designed by Marchese Partners, the project includes a Club One residents’ lounge, floating cinema, dining facilities and sculpted gardens.

As Chevron Island's first luxury tower, the development has a 24-hour concierge service and 360-degree uninterrupted views that will never be built out.&nbsp;

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The on-site luxury amenities also include a private dining facilities, a library, multiple swimming pools, a sculpture garden&nbsp;and more.

Situated on Stanhill Drive, Chevron One is within walking distance to Thomas Drive cafes and retail shops, Home Of The Arts precinct, and the beach.

Chevron One&nbsp;Residences offer a fully furnished, fully managed and hassle-free ‘turnkey’ lifestyle investment.

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Interstate investors in particular will be keen on the 14 day free days of holiday accommodation per year for their apartment.

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Developer Bensons Property Group are offering a range of incentives for investors in the 41 level tower designed in collaboration with Marchese Partners and Byrns Lardner Landscape Architecture.

The entry price to&nbsp;Chevron One&nbsp;is as low as $480,000 for a one bedroom, one bathroom apartment. A two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with parking is priced from $705,000.

Estimated completion of Chevron One is late 2023. To secure your new home in the sought after development, request a call from a Chevron One sales agent via Urban.&nbsp;

Chevron One offers residents holiday-style living year-round, with 2000 sqm of resort-style amenities

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Amenities watch: What's on offer at Chevron One?

Residents at the boutique Essendon North apartment development Anthem will feel like they hardly have to leave the complex.

The developer Blue Earth Group, led by brothers Omran and Michael Dib, are calling it &quot;High Performance Living&quot;, offering residents access to a level of amenity rarely seen in an apartment development.

The Collingwood-based CHT Architects have designed the building, having worked with Blue Earth on a number of projects previously.

They&#39;re giving residents of the mid 200 apartment development top of the range facilities, including the gym, fitted with the latest exercise machines from the leading fitness firm Technogym.

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The gym will be accompanied by a wellness centre complete with yoga studio, spa, steam room and sauna.

There&#39;s a private dining area and kitchen which can be booked out by residents, as well as a games room and arcade and a co-working lounge.

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Blue Earth have catered for the golfer. The closest golf club is six kilometres away at Riverside Golf Club, so Anthem is kitted out with its own golf simulator.

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The amenities will sit across Anthem&#39;s three low-rise buildings comprising six storeys each.

The landscaped grounds will feature a central garden, a green house garden and a retreat garden.

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Prices at Anthem start from $439,000 for a one bedroom apartment, $555,000 for two bedroom apartments and $819,000 for three bedders.

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The Collingwood-based CHT Architects have designed the building, having worked with Blue Earth on a number of projects previously

Why would you leave? Anthem at Essendon residents treated to High Performance Living

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For the last few years, property trends have reflected the growing importance of resort-style amenities and private resident facilities for investors and owner-occupiers alike. 

A private yet communal gathering space for relaxation amongst family and friends, on-site amenities used to extend to merely a pool at best but that has since changed.

The following developments exemplify the biggest and best bonus features found across Australia's hottest new developments. Whether you’re an eager investor or an owner-occupier who desires resort-style facilities at your doorstep, here are five apartments with 5-star hotel amenities selling in March 2021.

1. Sky Garden 
227 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 
Two-bedroom apartments from $668,000

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Located atop the new and improved The Glen shopping centre, the complex will be one of the largest in Australia to be incorporated into a mixed use retail destination.

The Sky Garden offers the residents shade, fresh air and the enjoyment of sunlight through sun lounges, a bar and kitchen for entertaining, kids playground, vegetable gardens, large lawns with water features and private dining and seating sanctuaries to unwind all located on above the podium levels linking each tower.

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Gaming rooms with mah-jong, billiards and chess, private cinema and media rooms, outdoor terraces with BBQ facilities, a fully equipped gymnasium yoga studios, tai chi areas, a sauna, steam room and luxury heated lap pool are only some of the exciting amenities to encourage mingling amongst neighbours and friends.

2. Hawthorn Park 
33 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 
Two-bedroom apartments from $670,000

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Bringing a new sense of luxury living to Melbourne's Camberwell is Hawthorn Park. Designed by multi-award-winning architect, Rothelowman, Hawthorn Park reimagines the norm of apartment living. 

Hawthorn Park boasts unparalleled amenities - from Melbourne's first sky pool and theatre rooms in selected apartments to a stunning sky lounge and approximately 2000 square metres of parkland curated by landscape architect Jack Merlo. 

3. Melbourne Square 
93-119 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006 
Two-bedroom apartments from $642,000

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Melbourne Square is being developed by OSK Property on Southbank's Kavanagh Street. There will be a 3,700 sqm park and retail precinct, anchored by Woolworths, which also includes a number of restaurants.

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4. Voyager 
227 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 
Two-bedroom apartments from $668,000

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Voyager boasts an abundance of premium amenities, designed for residents and their guests to entertain or retreat.

The residence’s waterfront location offers sensation views of the Melbourne CBD.

Designed to provide flexible spaces, the Société rooftop includes indoor and outdoor spaces, , theatre and karaoke, yoga space and communal barbeque, while the residents' club offers private dining, a bar lounge and an intimate open air fireplace lounge

5. R. Iconic Melbourne 
253-273 Normanby Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205 
Two-bedroom apartments from $722,500

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Melbourne's R.Iconic boasts some of the most unique onsite amenities in any development Urban has seen.

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This $850 million development designed by Plus Architecture boasts twice as many amenities as other properties on the market - with a clear focus on wellbeing, fitness, entertainment, nature and technology. Facilities include an on-site running track, a zen garden, resort-style pool, flotation spa, sports courts and more for residents to discover.
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Mixed-use developments have become a new sector mainstay in Australia with developers increasingly combining commercial, retail, leisure and residential

Urban's top five Melbourne apartments with 5-star hotel amenities for sale in April 2021

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For the last few years, property trends have reflected the importance of resort-style amenities and private resident facilities for investors and owner-occupiers alike.

These mixed-use developments have become a new sector mainstay in Australia, according to Cromwell Property Group, with developers increasingly combining commercial, retail, leisure and residential.

Whether you’re an eager investor or an owner-occupier who desires resort-style facilities at your doorstep, here are five apartments with 5-star hotel amenities selling in March 2021. 
 

1. Seafarers, Docklands 
Address: 731 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008 
One-bedroom apartments from $825,000

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Partnering with Australia’s first 1 Hotel, Seafarers integrates luxury residences and s luxury hotel amenities, management and services.

Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the project provides countless amenities to its residents including an indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, full-service fitness centre and spa.

To complement the convenience of hotel luxuries, Riverlee offers residents private amenities, including a library, dining and lounge. 
 

2. Beyond, Hurstville 
Address: 93 Forest Road, Hurstville NSW 2220 
One-bedroom apartments from $585,000

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Fridcorp’s latest Hurstville development, Beyond, features a number of on-site amenities that match the quality of the world’s best hotels.

Facilities include an outdoor dining and teppanyaki grill, gardens, lobby bar and residents’ dining.

For health and fitness, entertaining or quiet contemplation, residents can enjoy exclusive access to Beyond’s two podium platforms, which feature barbeque and dining areas as well as a yoga and meditation retreat. 
 

3. Cabana, Palm Beach 
Address: 1 Nineteenth Avenue, Palm Beach QLD 4221 
Three-bedroom apartments from $2,325,000

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Delivered by Ignite Projects, Cabana offers the best in luxury resort-style living.

The island-like oasis is located across from the recently completed Palm Beach artificial reef and includes its own private beach club.

A key feature of the development’s design, the private beach club includes day beds on and off the water, beachfront and poolside cabanas. 
 

4. Melbourne Grand, Melbourne 
Address: 560 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
One-bedroom apartments from $489,000

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With an entire tenth floor dedicated to resort-style facilities, Central Equity’s Melbourne Grand offers an outstanding living experience rising 58-storeys above the CBD.

Designed by Guildford Bell and Graham Fisher Architects, the development features an indoor pool, gym and yoga studio, residents’ lounge and 17-seat luxe theatre.

A coffee bar and banquet room also provide the ideal setting for entertaining family or friends. 
 

5. Grand Central Towers, Phillip 
Address: 15 Bowes Street, Phillip ACT 2606 
Apartment prices available at request

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Inspired by New York’s Grand Central Station, Geocon Group’s Grand Central Towers delivers a breathtaking balance of hotel-style luxury and amenity.

Designed by Cox Architecture, the project includes an infinity pool, gym, residents’ dining room, lounge and library.

A rooftop retreat with reflection pond, secure resident parking, car wash and bike workshop are among its other features.
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