The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

Joel Robinson

Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

Bottega House secures landmark riverfront site in St Lucia 

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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St Kilda

Luxury developer Tim Gurner and his wife Aimee have listed their luxury two-level apartment at GURNER's&nbsp;Saint Moritz project in St Kilda.

The two-level, 500 sqm apartment has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a six-car garage, and is one of just 20 apartments in St Moritz that features floor-to-ceiling water views and private lift access.

The Gurner's retained the apartment when the project, designed by Fender Katsalidis, Koichi Takada, and interior designer David Hicks, was first launched.

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The interiors have been completely customised and designed personally by Tim and Aimee, who is an interior designer, in consultation with the GURNERTM design team.

Entry is through a marble-clad lift lobby, which meets a six-metre double-height void in the kitchen, living and dining zones to maximise the water views.

Over $500,000 worth of Italian stone and marble including Calacatta Gold, Nero Marquina and Travertine frame the interiors from the custom kitchen island through to the custom-designed cabinetry and joinery.

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The kitchen features an almost five-metre long island, and a concealed butler’s kitchen.

The second living and entertaining space showcases a bespoke billiards table complete with custom finishes and design detailing, while the secluded games lounge is equipped with a kitchenette featuring integrated Liebherr and Vintec refrigeration.

A curved custom-designed helical staircase leads to the second level,&nbsp;finished in polished plaster with a custom brass floating handrail and feature LED lighting. The staircase cost $500,000 to install.

The master suite occupies almost the entire top floor, complete with a custom $120,000 sauna in the grand ensuite, an expansive walk-in robe, separate study and stunning private living retreat with an open fireplace to soak up the bay views.

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"When we launched Saint Moritz, we set out to create something that simply did not yet exist in the market, something that had no comparable sales or properties, something that was only emulated in five star resorts in places like New York, Miami or London," Tim Gurner says.

“We took inspiration from around the globe and then pushed it even further with the on-site amenity and dedication to wellness at Samsara. The result is like having your own private-day spa retreat downstairs.

“These unique and truly incomparable elements led to the insatiable demand when Saint Moritz first went to market.

“My wife Aimee and I worked closely with our GURNER design team to create a residence that represents the most luxurious elements of modern life, while taking the Saint Moritz experience to another level yet again.

“Wellness is such a pivotal pillar of my life which is why we wanted to complement the amenities of Samsara downstairs with the residence’s own private wellness features. The benefits of infra-red saunas are incredible and I incorporate the practice into my own daily routine, so we included the custom sauna to the master suite upstairs.

“After living through COVID, we as a community have turned to more intimate dining and entertaining with friends so the custom bar, games lounge and billiards table make the most of this incredible residence – why go out when the new owner can entertain guests at home while Port Phillip Bay shimmers in the foreground.

“My favourite element of the residence has to be the incredibly rare and sought after double height living and dining space that open up to the incredible bay and water views, which offer a front row seat to some of the most breathtaking sunsets I have ever seen.

“Due to the investment into quality, rarity, luxury and the lived experience in both this residence and Saint Moritz, we are expecting interest from both local and international buyers,” Gurner said.

Within the home is an exclusive selection of furniture, handpicked by Tim and Aimee, from luxury overseas brands including B&amp;B ITALIA, MAXALTO and Louis Poulsen, complemented by bespoke pieces locally produced by Australian artisans and manufacturers.

The furniture is worth a combined total of over $500,000 and is available for select buyers.

Full inclusions and custom design elements include: 
 
• Three bio-ethanol fireplaces clad in feature stone (living/dining, games bar lounge and 
executive lounge with a total approx. cost of $150k) 
• Bespoke sauna to master ensuite (total cost approx. $120K) 
• Hand selected Calacatta gold marble to kitchen, ensuites, bedrooms and entry lobby 
• Nero Marquina marble to games room bar, entry lobby and powder room 
• Italian Travertine throughout all bathrooms and bespoke TV niche/ fireplace to the executive 
and games lounge (total combined value of marble exceeds $500k) 
• Exclusive underground VIP lockable store fitted with a 50-bottle Vintec Wine Fridge 
• 6 car private garage 
• Bespoke billiard table with custom finishes and details 
• Private lift entrance 
• Bar area 
o 2 x Liebherr integrated below bench fridges 
o 2 x Vintec wine fridges 
o 2 x Vintec bar fridges 
o Kitchenette with Gaggenau oven, gas cooktop, and dishwasher 
• Kitchen/butlers 
o 2 x Gaggenau ovens 
o Large 900mm wide Gaggenau Gas cooktop 
o 2 x fully integrated Gaggenau Dishwashers 
o 1 x Gaggenau Steam Oven 
o 1x Gaggenau Combi Microwave

The residence also has access to the building’s luxury private club facilities including:

• Samsara, the most ambitious health and wellness facility ever offered on a private residential 
scale, including an underground pool, cryotherapy chambers, float tanks, private bookable 
spa and treatment rooms, salt rooms and on-call treatment practitioners and services 
• A luxury South Yarra BMW 7-series car and private driver bookable for residents’ personal 
use 
• 5.5m-high Porte Cochere entrance leading to a hotel-style welcome lobby with a full-time 
concierge and valet 
• A 12-seat private bookable cinema room 
• 16 full-time staff across resident services, concierge, wellness and valet 
• An underground ‘Champagne Bar’ and wine room 
• Services including car washing, dog minding and grooming, housekeeping and laundry 
services, along with private dining and catering, all managed in-house and available on-call

Tim Gurner lists private Saint Mortiz apartment for $15 million

Malaysian property developer Gamuda Land is continuing to expand it's foothold in the Melbourne apartment market.

Gamuda Land, led by CEO Ngan Chee Meng, have lodged plans for a new mixed-use St Kilda development at 95 St Kilda Road.

Gamuda Land have previously developed 661 Chapel Street in South Yarra and recently secured a 2,600 sqm site in Fishermans Bend, where they are plotting a 200-apartment, mixed-use tower.

The plans for 78 St Kilda Road are for an 18-level building with 78 apartments designed by Bayley Ward Architects. There will be a ground floor co-working space and a cafe tenancy.

Bayley Ward have drawn inspiration from the local heritage of St Kilda.

In their design submission to the Port Phillip Council, Bayley Ward described the proposal as "A living breathing building with a green vertical spine, connecting residents from ground fl oor to a communal landscaped rooftop garden."

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The tower will be broken down in 10 one-bedroom apartments, 29 two-bedders and 39 three-bedroom units.&nbsp;

A penthouse is set to spread across the 16th and 17th floors. The lower level will have two-bedrooms, a living area, laundry, and two bathrooms, while the upper level comprises the master suite, as well as kitchen, living and dining areas. The penthouse will also include a private rooftop terrace, with 170 sqm of open space. That will connect to the communal rooftop space.&nbsp;

A central building atrium will be located across the first floor, providing 297 sqm of communal, in addition to a communal rooftop terrace, which will include a community vegetable patch.&nbsp;

The development will boast a fossil-free status, with the sustainable design running on 100 per cent renewable energy supply.

Hip v Hype were in charge of the sustainable elements of the project.

"95 St Kilda Road brings high quality, sustainable apartment living to St Kilda," the planning submission documents noted.

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"In collaboration with Bayley Ward, this high exposure site on St Kilda road provides highly efficient dwellings, coupled with 100% renewable energy supply, in a fossil-fuel free development.

"On-site solar photovoltaic electricity generation complements this efficiency and zero-carbon energy commitment.

"The design responses detailed in this SMP effectively integrate sustainability for this project, and will deliver occupant-focussed spaces, reductions in carbon emissions associated with electricity and transportation, improve resource efficiency, minimising impact and enhancing natural systems consistent with climate resilient principles."

Tract have handled the landscaping of the project, noting their landscape design will aim to provide a green overlay to the built form with an abundance of planting including vines, ferns and trees that are suited to the micro-climate of the various external spaces.

"The planting will cool the innercity urban environment and provide a lush and welcoming environment. The landscape will provide numerous high quality communal spaces that are designed to encourage social connection between the residents of the development."

The project is expected to launch to the market later this year.

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The plans for 78 St Kilda Road are for an 18-level building with 78 apartments designed by Bayley Ward Architects

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New apartments to hit St Kilda as Gamuda Land lodge $78 million mixed-use tower plans

St Boulevard is the latest residential development by The Shakespeare Group, located in a prime position on the corner of St Kilda Rd and High Street, and at the southern tip of Albert Park Lake.

St Boulevard, made up of three towers&nbsp;Magnolia, Anaca and Ginko, puts residents on the fringes of Albert and Fawkner Parks, and a short stroll to the eclectic St Kilda and Prahran precincts.

Shakespeare Group described the development as being set&nbsp;between a concrete jungle and a bohemian hub, with some of the unique&nbsp;boutiques and restaurants lining Fitzroy and Acland Streets just a few minutes away.

The development is centered around a lush garden with the building&#39;s namesake tree&#39;s at the fore linking to interior amenity and facilities.

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St Boulevard is within walking distance to Albert Park to the west and the Royal Botanic Gardens to the east, with many apartments holding views over the green landscape. The&nbsp;parklands are described as&nbsp;Melbourne&rsquo;s green lungs,&nbsp;with access to the winding Yarra River trails and waterways&nbsp;for residents to explore.

Just across the Yarra is the Melbourne sports precinct, home to the MCG,&nbsp;Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena and AAMI Park.

Some of Melbourne&rsquo;s best cultural and entertainment venues are close by&nbsp;as it&#39;s not far from the heart of&nbsp;Melbourne&rsquo;s arts precinct. That includes the Shrine of Remembrance,&nbsp;Malthouse Theatre, NGV and&nbsp;ACCA.

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For those looking for more than just a stroll, other exercise options include the Tennis World Albert Reserve,&nbsp;Fawkner Park Tennis Court, Albert Park Golf Courses and many gyms, including the one on offer exclusively to residents at&nbsp;St Boulevard.

After sweating it out enjoy some of the best food Melbourne has to offer on High Street, Putt Road and Flinders Street, home to such classics like&nbsp;The Kettle Black,&nbsp;Entrecote,&nbsp;Hunters Kitchen &amp; Bar,&nbsp;Bistro Gitan, The Emerson, France-Soir, Prahran Market and many many more.

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St Boulevard, made up of three towers Magnolia, Anaca and Ginko, puts residents on the fringes of Albert and Fawkner Parks, and a short stroll to the eclectic St Kilda and Prahran precincts

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Why St Boulevard's St Kilda Road location can not be repeated

St Boulevard, located at the intersection of the grand St. Kilda Boulevard and the Melbourne CBD, is home to three towers, Magnolia, Anaca and Ginko, named after the trees that serve as a garden centerpiece that links the three buildings.

Recently completed to a design by the renowned architecture firm Elenberg Fraser,&nbsp;the biophilic towers rise as high as 21&nbsp;storeys and home 419&nbsp;one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Apartments start from $410,000.

Urban has taken a closer look at St Boulevard and picked out its top selling points.

<h2>1. Developed by The Shakespeare Group</h2>

On each of its projects, The Shakespeare Group team begins with the careful selection of a location that will offer an exceptional level of amenity, as seen in St Boulevard.

The group then collaborates with industry experts like those at Elenberg Fraser, combining&nbsp;research, deep metrics and complex analyses to make&nbsp;decisions.

&quot;Unique, innovative and future-focused, The Shakespeare Group creates liveable spaces and lifestyle-driven communities to be enjoyed now and for years to come,&quot; the group said.

Other projects by The Shakespeare Group include, Habitat, Twin Waters in Queensland,&nbsp;Pullman Cairns and more commercial Melbourne developments on Collins and Bourke Street.

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<h2>2. Designed by the award-winning experts at Elenberg Fraser</h2>

Elenberg Fraser is an expert in multi-residential architecture and interior design, currently delivering around 42% of the apartments nearing completion and under construction in Melbourne.&nbsp;

The global practice has won a number of awards for its local projects in Melbourne, such as&nbsp;&nbsp;Fifty Albert in South Melbourne, Luna in St Kilda and A&rsquo;Beckett Tower on Melbourne&rsquo;s A&rsquo;Beckett Street.

&ldquo;We create flexible spaces that can be adapted to a range needs, with practical yet individual approaches to interior design,&quot; the architecture firm say.

&ldquo;Elenberg Fraser residential projects have demonstrated their potential to improve returns and work within strict floorplan and cost considerations, but also provide truly inhabitable environments that excite and engage their owners and tenants.&rdquo;

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<h2>3. Location,&nbsp;Location, Location</h2>

Located at&nbsp;601 St Kilda Road,&nbsp;St. Boulevard provides residents with a green&nbsp;lifestyle within walking distance to Albert Park to the West and the Royal Botanic Gardens to the East.

St. Kilda is one of Melbourne&rsquo;s most eclectic suburbs brimming with creativity, talent, innovation and entertainment.

The Shakespeare Group said St. Boulevard is placed between a concrete jungle and a bohemian hub with some of the quirkiest boutiques and restaurants lining Fitzroy and Acland Streets, just a few tram stops from home.

Some of Melbourne&rsquo;s best cultural and entertainment venues are close by as it&#39;s not far from the heart of&nbsp;Melbourne&rsquo;s Arts Precinct.

St. Boulevard&nbsp;is within walking distance to some of the best public and private schools in Melbourne. Take a short tram ride into the city, and residents are close to some of Australia&#39;s top-ranking universities.

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<h2>4. Over 2,000 sqm of resident amenity</h2>

St. Boulevard offers a multitude of exclusive facilities for residents, set in the natural leafy surroundings.

Private kitchens and dining rooms can be booked by residents, with space available in the climate-controlled wine storage racks. There&#39;s a library room that features an open fireplace, as well as a health club with spa, sauna and steam rooms.

A state-of-the-art gym is also on site, complete with&nbsp;a heated lagoon and lap pool. Outdoors there&#39;s resort-style outdoor pavilions, BBQ pods, garden seating areas and a children&#39;s play area.

The centerpiece of the development is the garden, home to large tree&#39;s after which the buildings are named, Magnolia, Ginko and Anaca.

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<h2>5. Apartment and building design</h2>

There are a number of different floorplans and configurations at&nbsp;St Boulevard.

Each kitchen features&nbsp;stone island benches, natural stone finishes and raw and polished textures, which compliment the surrounding natural landscape.

Living and kitchen areas open to balconies with views over the surrounding green areas and to the Melbourne CBD.

The floor plans are optimised with efficiency and maximise&nbsp;storage for convenient living and the exposure of natural light and city panoramic views due to the curved and sloping design of the towers, centred around a&nbsp;green&nbsp;park.

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St Boulevard, located at the intersection of the grand St. Kilda Boulevard and the Melbourne CBD, is home to three towers, Magnolia, Anaca and Ginko

Why St Boulevard apartments on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD should be on a buyers shortlist

A St Kilda island site spanning 1,370sqm has been bought by a local apartment developer for $7.9 million.

As the suburb continues along the regeneration path, Fitzroys&rsquo; Mark Talbot and Shawn Luo, together with Danny Clark and Michael Gross of Gross Waddell ICR, sold the property at 344-360 St Kilda Road via a June expressions of interest campaign.

It was listed by the vendor who had accumulated the site at the corner of Pakington Street, opposite the Queens&#39; Arms Hotel apartment complex.

The initial 756 sqm acquisition was the corner block in 2012 at $2.7 million. There was then a $3.5 million acquisition in 2016.

The site comes with a permit for a premium six-storey mixed-use development, with 44 apartments and a net saleable area of 4,743sqm.

The local developer buyer was attracted to the project which has residences designed for the growing downsizer and owner occupier segments of the market.&nbsp;

The site is on one of Melbourne&rsquo;s main inner-city arterials serviced by multiple tram routes at its doorstep, walking and cycling trails and Balaclava train station.

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The site currently comprises a single-level showroom and office tenanted by Tradelink and SMR Advertising.

Cordell Connect indicated 344, 350 and 352-360 St Kilda Road had an estimated value of $15 million on construction.

It traded on a sharp 2.4% yield.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The market recognised this site as the largest development opportunity in the suburb for some time, with nearly 200 enquiries received from enthusiastic parties,&rdquo; Talbot said.

&quot;There&rsquo;s a host of residential, retail and commercial projects that promise to bring a new vibrancy to a famous Melbourne location.&rdquo;

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&ldquo;St Kilda&rsquo;s lifestyle attributes makes it uniquely attractive to a number of demographics, and its catchment comprises established, affluent and transient cohorts.&nbsp;

Last month Colliers sold a development site, zoned commercial 1 zoned, at 102-112 St Kilda Road at an undisclosed price.

The offering was six adjoining properties totalling 827 sqm.

It had been listed unsuccessfully in 2018 with $6 million hopes for all six, having been acquired by the vendors over time, with CoreLogic records showing the last separate sale had been No. 102 for $900,000 in 2012.

Gross Waddell ICR currently has another high-profile St Kilda Road corner freehold for sale with a recently approved permit for a mixed use development. 
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It is at 46-52 St Kilda Road.

The developer had sought an eight-storey building comprising ground level retail, 26 dwellings, 44 car parking spaces, 33 car stacker parking spaces and 31 on site and two on-street bicycle spaces in 2020, and then secured permission for an eight storey mixed use development consisting of 2,902 sqm* of NSA

The plans offer oversized apartments with a blended average of 116 sqm* of NSA per apartment.

 
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The local developer intends to utilise the site’s existing permit for a premium six-storey mixed-use development

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Local developer pays $7.9 million for St Kilda residential apartment site

Delivering the best of lifestyle and location, K1 Residences offers buyers the chance to secure a bespoke, whole-floor residence in the heart of Melbourne.

&ldquo;K1&rsquo;s leafy green and lush vertical neighbourhood offers an enviable way of living that is luxurious, expansive and new to Melbourne&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

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The boutique development is centred upon an ideal synergy of serenity and convenience, located in Melbourne&rsquo;s &lsquo;green lungs&rsquo;, postcode 3004.

Designed by Bergman &amp; Co., and award-winning landscape architecture practice, Aspect Studios, the building&rsquo;s design feature layers of foliage, reminiscent of the gardens of Melbourne&rsquo;s best-loved suburbs.

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Whilst inside, the interiors are moody and timeless, instilling a warm sophistication with French oak, rose gold tapware and impressive functionality.

No matter the lifestyle, Optimus Developments&#39;&nbsp;K1 boasts numerous amenities for every occasion, sitting minutes from St Kilda and Prahran.

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The immediate neighbourhood is calm and picturesque. Close by are the best of Melbourne&rsquo;s restaurants, entertainment options, markets, shopping and places to relax.

Take a look at the brilliant attractions within walking distance of K1:

<ul>
	<li>Fawkner Park</li>
	<li>South Melbourne Market</li>
	<li>Aurora Spa Retreat</li>
	<li>Royal Botanic Gardens</li>
	<li>Fitzroy Street</li>
	<li>Albert Park Lake</li>
	<li>Greville Street</li>
	<li>Stokehouse Restaurant</li>
	<li>Port Phillip Bay</li>
</ul>

Everything that greater Melbourne and beyond has to offer is easily accessed from K1. Public transport links are excellent and major highways and freeways are just a moment away.

K1’s leafy green and lush vertical neighbourhood offers an enviable way of living that is luxurious, expansive and new to Melbourne

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Luxury living in the heart of Melbourne city: A look at K1 Residences' fantastic location

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An off the plan two-level Saint Moritz, St Kilda luxury apartment has been offered for sale.

There is no price guidance for the 522 sqm, four-bedroom, four-bathroom space which features six metre ceilings that look out to Port Phillip Bay. 

The apartment comes with an upper master bedroom suite with an executive lounge and an open fire-place.

There is 16 sqm of balcony space and six car spaces.

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The 1301/1401 apartment is being offered through Gurner agent Deborah Wiltshire.

There was a sales advisory from Gurner that 95 percent of Saint Moritz had been sold in mid-2019 when it had recorded $480 million in sales.

The 95 per cent sales tally represented 127 residences of the project's 133 dwellings.

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In early 2019, Gurner set Melbourne’s new price record for an apartment sale, securing a reported $30 million for the seven-bedroom penthouse at its ultra-luxury development.

It has 650 sqm internally and 150 sqm externally, plus a seven-car private garage. 

A $9 million sale by Gurner within the project was recently secured by Michael Paproth at The Agency. 
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The 522 sqm, four-bedroom, four-bathroom space features six-metre ceilings that look out to Port Phillip Bay

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Luxury apartment offered in St Kilda's Saint Moritz

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The Melbourne-based property developer GURNERTM has secured St Kilda's well known Cushion Lounge and has lodged $35 million plans to create what will be the first in a series of new concept hotels under the Club Maison brand.

Club Maison will provide ultra-luxury boutique short and long-stay accomodation.

Gurner, who paid $2.25 million for the 99 Fitzroy Street building, has had the Sydney HQ'd Warren and Mahoney Architects draw up plans for the first concept hotel, with 25 rooms across six levels. There will be hotel facilities such as a swimming pool and outdoor dining space.

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From Fitzroy Street, where there will be a commercial space facing the street, it will look like the building has just three levels.

The design takes its cues from the Palazzo della Civilta Italiana in Rome and Mondadori building in Milan, with huge arched windows lining the façade, while exposed concrete, brick and steel in repeating curvilinear forms pay homage to Fitzroy Street’s iconic buildings including The George, Brooklawn Mansion and the neighbouring St Kilda terrace homes.

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GURNERTM founder and director, Tim Gurner said the Club Maison concept would become an exciting way forward for our brand, carving out a niche in an asset class that is not strictly residential.

“When you look at the successful business model of Soho House in London and New York, we want to take a similar approach and apply it at a local scale.

“Our Club Maison buildings will offer discerning Australians a private club experience with long and short term stays, private and public amenity and a very big focus on world-class hospitality offerings.

“These projects will become long-term investments for us as we look to strategically hold more assets across our portfolio into the future,” he said.

The developer confirmed it had adopted an aggressive acquisition mindset throughout 2020 and plans to acquire 12 to 15 sites of varying scale across the country within the coming 12 to 18 months.

“We are aggressively looking for further sites as the business continues to diversify and grow,” said Gurner.

The site is located just metres from the developer’s first landmark St Kilda project, Saint Moritz, which secured a record penthouse sale last year.

“Saint Moritz really re-invigorated my love for St Kilda – we are excited about the opportunities here and I believe St Kilda is really just at the beginning of a once-in-a- generation transformation."
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Gurner has had the Sydney HQ'd Warren and Mahoney Architects draw up plans for the first concept hotel, with 25 rooms across six levels.



Gurner buys St Kilda's Cushion Lounge, lodges plans for first Club Maison project

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There has been an $8.9 million record price paid for a St Kilda house.
The sale was an off-market deal for the 1904 Queen Anne style period home at 8a St Leonards Avenue.
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<div class="in-content-ad">It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, on its 1300 sqm plus holding.</div>
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<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-st+kilda-113069475" target="_blank">It last sold</a> in 2013 at $4,317,000.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">It sold in 1999 at $1.65 million and at $77,500 in 1978.</div>
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<div class="in-content-ad">A Fitzroy Street terrace across two titles fetched $7 million in 2012 with higher prices secured for a contemporary St Kilda West house trading for $11.7 million.</div>
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Record $8.9 million St Kilda house price

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A St Kilda Victorian house located opposite Peanut Farm Reserve has been sold for $3.71 million.
The four bedroom, two bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-st+kilda-132797042" target="_blank">50 Chaucer Street</a>. 
Set on 399sqm of land, the home features formal lounge, separate dining room, timber-topped kitchen and bay-windowed family/meals zone.
Upstairs are main bedroom with balcony, three additional bedrooms and family bathroom.
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Other highlights include front and rear garden, off-street parking, high ceilings and open fireplaces.
The home is located within walking distances to cafes, shops, restaurants, St Kilda Beach and public transport. 
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Tony Pride and Margaret Duncan of Belle Property St Kilda sold the property. 
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