Abadeen has released the whole-floor penthouse crowning its recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/park-residences-cremorne-2-sutherland-street-cremorne-nsw-2090">Park Residences</a> development in Cremorne, bringing the near-300 sqm residence to market for the first time.

Occupying the entire top floor of the boutique Lower North Shore development, the penthouse includes 221 sqm of internal living and a 74 sqm wraparound terrace, with a prized north-facing aspect taking in views across Middle Harbour.

The residence has been completed and fully furnished following a collaboration between Abadeen Executive Chairman Justin Brown and internationally recognised interior designer Jack Freeman, Founder and Managing Director of FREEMAN &amp; CO.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and Freeman approached the penthouse as a finished home, sourcing furniture, artwork, lighting and objects from Australia and overseas.

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Pieces from Parisian design house Pierre Augustin Rose sit alongside contemporary artworks and bespoke lighting, with Freeman drawing on recent visits to PAD Paris and Salone del Mobile Milano for the final collection.

Brown said the aim was to create a penthouse that felt more like a large-scale private home than a traditional apartment.

"The experience begins the moment the lift doors open. You're welcomed into an elegant dining room before the home opens into an extraordinary living space framed by sun-drenched harbour views.

"Every time someone walks through the front door they pause. It's not just the view, it's the incredible sense of space, the warmth created by the northern sunlight that fills the interiors, and the way every room connects so effortlessly.

"It has all the proportions of a luxury home, while delivering the effortless lifestyle and personalised experience of living in a world-class six-star hotel, combined with the simplicity and convenience of apartment living."

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A secure lift provides exclusive access to the penthouse level, opening to a dedicated arrival foyer and dining area before the residence expands into its main living and entertaining spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing runs across the northern side of the home, connecting the interiors with the terrace and Middle Harbour outlook.

The penthouse also features a fireplace and substantial chef's kitchen, while the wraparound terrace has been designed to accommodate both everyday outdoor living and larger-scale entertaining.

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Freeman said the interiors had been deliberately kept restrained to complement the scale, natural light and outlook already established by the architecture.

"The penthouse is a serene study in quiet luxury," Freeman said.

"The interior pairs soft, sculptural forms with warm timber, pale stone and a restrained neutral palette. Curated artwork and metallic accents add depth, while abundant natural light creates a calm, effortlessly refined atmosphere. In my world, less is always more."

Freeman said the approach was centred around collecting individual pieces rather than simply decorating the apartment.

"Every material, every object and every piece of furniture has been curated with intention. I am a true believer in collecting versus decorating.

"The architecture already provided extraordinary natural light, remarkable volume and an uninterrupted connection to Middle Harbour. Our role was to complement those qualities with unique one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art and collectible design sourced from recent travels around the world."

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Among the collection are solid bronze sculptures by Lorenzo Quinn, alongside a curated crystalware collection and pieces sourced from international design fairs.

Park Residences sits opposite Cammeray Golf Club, Cammeray Croquet Club and Grand Slam Tennis Cammeray, around 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village and its established collection of restaurants, cafés and retail.

Brown said the combination of a whole-floor floorplan, northern aspect and proximity to Neutral Bay was becoming increasingly difficult to find on the Lower North Shore.

"Completed whole-floor penthouses with a sun-drenched north-facing aspect and sweeping Middle Harbour views are exceptionally rare," Brown said.

"Add a quiet position opposite golf, croquet and tennis facilities, a level walk to Neutral Bay Village and only minutes to the CBD, and you have a lifestyle that's incredibly difficult to replicate.

"This is a home that offers the privacy and generosity of a luxury residence together with the convenience of one of Sydney's best-connected harbourside locations."

The penthouse will be exclusively marketed by SRM Residential.

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Abadeen unveils penthouse at Park Residences in Cremorne

New Brisbane developer Dalcott has unveiled Marrone, the first of three residential projects it is planning in and around Browning Street in South Brisbane.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a> will comprise 97 predominantly two- and three-bedroom apartments, with larger residences aimed squarely at the owner-occupier market.

The project will sit in a quiet pocket of South Brisbane between South Bank and West End, close to the restaurants, cultural attractions and riverfront amenity that have driven the suburb's continued transformation.

Dalcott is targeting buyers looking for more space and amenity than has traditionally been offered in the inner-city apartment market, particularly downsizers and professionals wanting to remain close to the city.

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Resident facilities will be concentrated around an extensive rooftop amenity offering, including a swimming pool, spa, infrared sauna, warm and cold magnesium plunge pools, private lounge, dining room and outdoor entertaining areas.

Dalcott Managing Director Lachlan Cottee said South Brisbane's combination of lifestyle, connectivity and established character had been central to the approach to Marrone.

“South Brisbane offers a combination of lifestyle, connectivity and character that’s difficult to replicate elsewhere in Brisbane,” Cottee said.

“Our focus has been on creating homes that feel connected to that environment while providing the level of design, functionality and quality that today's owner-occupiers expect.”

The residences will feature an expressive material palette. Italian Calacatta Viola marble, known for its deep burgundy veining, will be paired with aged brass tapware, Chestnut engineered timber flooring and Tuscan Oak joinery.

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Bathrooms will feature Nara Japanese ceramics and glass bricks, while clay, walnut and brass lighting will be used throughout the apartments.

Dalcott has appointed Realm Projects, led by Managing Director Shane Foley, to handle sales and marketing following previous sold-out collaborations between the groups.

Foley said the Brisbane apartment buyer had become increasingly focused on the quality of the home itself rather than simply securing an inner-city address.

“We expect to see strong demand from buyers who still want all the advantages of inner-city living but aren’t prepared to compromise on the quality of their home,” Foley said.

“Many will be downsizers looking to leave behind the maintenance of a traditional family home without giving up the space they enjoy, while others are likely to be professionals wanting a residence that reflects the way they live today.”

“Marrone responds directly to that demand, with generous floorplans, exceptional resident amenity and a location that places some of Brisbane’s best dining, entertainment and cultural attractions within walking distance.”

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Marrone will be the first project delivered as part of Dalcott's broader investment in the precinct.

It will be followed by La Terra, a boutique project comprising penthouse-style, single-level apartments on a northeast corner site with extensive resident amenity and city views.

Cottee said Marrone represented the first stage of the group's longer-term plans for the area.

Dalcott was established in 2025 by Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgliesh, combining development and construction capability under an integrated model and focusing on architecturally considered residential projects.

Marrone will initially be offered through a pre-release registration campaign ahead of its broader public launch.

Dalcott targets owner-occupiers with South Brisbane debut Marrone

Parnell Developments is the latest to seek significant uplift through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority on a Strathfield site previously approved for a much smaller apartment development.

Parnell has sought approval for a 32-storey mixed use tower across&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-lyons-street-strathfield-nsw-2135">3-7 Lyons Street and 18 Parnell Street</a>, a&nbsp;1,857 sqm site around 400 metres from Strathfield Station. The building would yield 160 apartments, 15 per cent of which will be dedicated affordable as per the government mandate for buildings seeking additional uplift.

Approved previously was a nine-storey building back in 2022 with just over 30 apartments. That approval came prior to the project being&nbsp;progressively reconsidered as planning policy shifted toward greater density around transport hubs.

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Turner has designed the latest building that would replace&nbsp;existing detached homes across the four lots.

The apartment mix comprises 22 one-bedroom apartments, 107 two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus configurations, and 31 apartments with three or more bedrooms. The scheme also includes 203 car spaces across six basement levels and 58 bicycle spaces.

The proposal has been designed around a three-storey podium addressing Lyons Street, with the tower rising above and stepping toward its upper levels.

Turner said the podium was deliberately scaled to respond to the existing street, while the taller element has been designed as part of the emerging skyline anticipated around Strathfield Town Centre and the wider Homebush transport-oriented development precinct.

The Lyons Street frontage would have a more active, pedestrian-focused character, incorporating the commercial tenancy, landscaping and a brick-framed podium with an awning.

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Parnell Street, which faces the railway corridor, has been given a different architectural treatment, with double-height breeze blocks, landscaping and communal areas used to soften the interface with the rail infrastructure.

The tower itself uses curved and recessed facade elements, with wave-like indentations across the northern elevation breaking the building into three vertical forms.

A palette of grey concrete, brick and breeze blocks is complemented by clay and terracotta accents, while the upper tower adopts a lighter expression through articulated slab edges, vertical fins and recessed glazing.

Residents would have access to 467 sqm of communal open space spread across three levels. The ground floor would accommodate the more active resident areas, including barbecue and group gathering spaces and an internal communal room capable of being used for working from home.

A more passive viewing deck is proposed at level three, overlooking the ground-level landscaping and neighbouring tennis courts, while a rooftop "sunset deck" at level 30 would provide another social and relaxation space.

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Strathfield has been earmarked for substantial change through the Strathfield Town Centre planning work and the nearby Homebush TOD precinct.

Turner's report says the project has been designed to act as a transition between the existing low and mid-rise development surrounding the site and the taller built form expected to emerge across the town centre.

The proposal is being assessed as State Significant Development under the HDA pathway, alongside the concurrent request to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan.

First look: New apartment tower pitched for Strathfield Town Centre precinct

An $18 million penthouse has hit the market in Main Beach as construction tops out on La Mer, the $155 million apartment development rising just metres from the beach.

Spanning around 600 sqm across the top two levels of the 29-storey tower on Main Beach Parade, the four-bedroom penthouse is one of the latest eight-figure residences to test the upper end of the Gold Coast apartment market.

Its launch comes amid continued activity at the very top of the market, following the $30 million off-the-plan sale of a Burleigh Heads penthouse earlier this year, which surpassed the Gold Coast's previous $24 million apartment record set in 2023.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-mer-main-beach-3580-main-beach-parade-main-beach-qld-4217">La Mer penthouse</a> has been designed as a private residence in the sky, with 360-degree views spanning the ocean, Broadwater, hinterland and Gold Coast skyline.

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All four bedrooms have ensuites, while the ocean-facing master retreat occupies around half of the upper level and includes its own lounge, private balcony, two walk-in wardrobes and an oversized ensuite with a freestanding stone bath positioned to take in the views.

The residence also features a kitchen designed to accommodate a private chef, a 3.6-metre island bench, expansive butler's pantry, wine cellar and integrated bar.

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A rooftop pool and substantial outdoor entertaining area with its own kitchen sit above the residence, while a grand staircase connects the two internal levels. The penthouse also has its own express lift.

OTP Group Director James Elliott, who is marketing La Mer, said the penthouse was expected to appeal to high-net-worth buyers seeking either a permanent Main Beach residence or Gold Coast holiday home.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location, not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” Elliott said.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net-worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

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La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said topping out the tower had provided the opportunity to release the project's most significant residence.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio Sici Design on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” Sakha said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.”

Sici Design Founder and Director Maria Papadopoulos said the extensive views became an integral part of the interior design rather than simply something the residence was designed around.

“The views weren't something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” Papadopoulos said.

“Luxury isn't defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

The interiors combine Austral Dream Dolomite natural stone and travertine with timber flooring and a restrained coastal palette.

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Designed by Plus Studio, La Mer is one of the more boutique additions to the rapidly changing Main Beach apartment market.

The tower comprises just 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room apartments below the two-level penthouse, giving the project a considerably lower density than many of the larger towers being developed across the Gold Coast.

Residents will have access to a pool and spa, gym, sauna, barbecue facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse has been released as part of the final collection of residences at La Mer, with remaining apartments priced from $4.3 million.

Construction is expected to complete later this year, with a fully furnished display apartment now open on level four.

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ODUS releases $18 million penthouse crowning La Mer Main Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/far-east-consortium">Far East Consortium</a> is preparing to commence construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> this October, marking the next milestone for the Melbourne CBD development and its higher-end Eliza Collection.

Spanning levels 44 to 68 of the 68-storey <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>-designed tower, the Eliza Collection has been conceived as a lower-density offering within the broader development, with only five apartments on each floor, dedicated lift access and a collection of resident spaces reserved exclusively for Eliza Collection residents.

The Eliza Collection forms part of Far East Consortium's broader move toward larger-format residences at 640 Bourke Street, where the number of apartments was reduced from earlier plans as apartment sizes increased.

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"What it's meant for 640 Bourke is we've actually reduced the number of apartments. We've increased the overall size of the apartments. We don't have any studios in here, and what that does for a project is it elevates it," Far East Consortium Director of Sales and Marketing Lauren Sheldon said.

Rothelowman Associate Jun Chang said the design process provided an opportunity to create more generous floorplans.

"We were given the opportunity to be more generous. The apartments became bigger and squarer than any other apartments which had been designed in the CBD before that."

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That thinking carries through to the Eliza Collection, where the residences have been designed around the space and functionality associated with a larger home, but positioned high above the centre of Melbourne.

Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances, a butler's pantry, temperature-controlled wine cabinet and sculptural pendant lighting, while engineered timber flooring, stone and porcelain finishes and custom cabinetry feature throughout the broader interiors.

Privacy and security are another point of distinction. Eliza Collection residents have dedicated lift access, while 640 Bourke Street will provide concierge services and secure resident parking. Short-stay accommodation, including Airbnb, will not be permitted within the development.

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Eliza Collection residents will also have exclusive access to selected amenity spaces across levels one and three of the restored Eliza Tinsley building. These include the Salon with grand piano, an art therapy room, private dining rooms and treatment rooms.

They sit within more than 3,000 sqm of amenity planned across 640 Bourke Street, alongside facilities including a pool, gym, whisky lounge and further social and wellness spaces.

The Eliza Tinsley building itself is central to the wider project's identity. Rather than treating the existing Eliza Tinsley façade as a separate element, Rothelowman used it as a starting point for the architecture of the new tower, with the historic building to accommodate the project's gallery and lobby.

"It's a significant asset and wants to be celebrated and experienced by all residents every single time they go in and out of the building," Rothelowman Principal Stuart Marsland said.

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The tower will rise behind the retained heritage building at 640 Bourke Street, placing residents within walking distance of Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and the Docklands waterfront.

With construction scheduled to begin in October, Far East Consortium has established an onsite display gallery at 640 Bourke Street, including fully built apartments that allow the project's layouts, materials and finishes to be inspected at full scale.

A fully built Eliza Collection apartment is also available to view at the display suite by appointment ahead of the planned October construction commencement.

Eligible purchasers who buy before construction commences can secure the full available off-the-plan stamp duty savings, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.

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Far East Consortium brings Eliza Collection to 640 Bourke Street ahead of October construction start

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A modern office/showroom space, in the middle of Melbourne’s most popular beachside suburb of St Kilda, is being marketed by Teska Carson.
The 35 Wellington Street property comprises a 69 square metre ground floor space which is part of a newly completed, three-level apartment development designed by Bruce Henderson Architects.
According to marketing agent, Teska Carson Director George Takis, the property offers an exciting opportunity for investors or owner occupiers.
“This is a prized bayside location offering all essential amenities for its growing business and residential communities as well as close proximity to Melbourne CBD.”
“The immediate area is experiencing continuous growth including a range of high profile residential/mixed use projects within close proximity which provide an excellent metric for rental and capital growth in the years to come,’’ Mr Takis said.
He said he expected the property to attract significant interest from owner-occupiers.
The property is being sold with vacant possession.
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 St Kilda commercial space on Wellington Street comes onto market

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A Hong Kong investor has bought two prime retail shops across from Luna Park in St Kilda.
He paid $2 million for <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/4-shakespeare-grove-st-kilda-vic-3182-2015820349" target="_blank">4 Shakespeare Grove</a>, occupied by Bay City Burrito.
It was the bigger of the two spaces at 149 sqm. Bay City Burrito recently signed a 5+5+5 year lease at $118,660 per annum with three per cent annual rental increases.
The smaller 89 sqm retail space, <a href="https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/5-6-shakespeare-grove-st-kilda-vic-3182-2015820350" target="_blank">5 and 6 Shakespeare Grove</a>, is currently the home of Japenese restaurant Gyoza King. That cost $1.45 million.
Gyoza King have a 5+5 year lease since December 2018. They pay $82,400 per annum, also with three per cent annual rental increases.
Both spaces are located just 50 metres from the premium Acland Street retail strip.
Savills agents Nick Peden, Mark Stafford, and Dorothy He negotiated the deals viatwo swift private sale campaigns, achieving tight yields and building rates of $13,423 and $16,292 per sq m. 
Peden said both local and offshore investors were drawn to the properties due to the high quality tenants and renowned location.
“Ultimately these two prime retail investments offered the buyers significant confidence, and highlight the strong buyer demand we are experiencing for revenue generating property.” 
“As interest rates continue at record lows, more and more people are looking to property investment for their savings, making these affordable investments highly sought after in the current market.” 
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Hong Kong investor buys adjoining prime St Kilda retail spaces

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Channel Nine is selling two empty shell apartments in the Gatwick Hotel, the site of the 2018 series of The Block.
Both stripped two-bedroom units are on the ground floor.
They are for sale with proposed floor plans.
The smaller of the two, apartment G01, has 128 square metres of floor space.
It has price expectations of about $800,000.
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Neighbouring G02 is bigger, with 138 square metres of floor space along with a 46-metre outdoor area.
It has price expectations of $900,000.
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The former boarding house, built in 1937, had previously belonged to sisters Rose Banks and Yvette Kelly.
They used it to provide accommodation for needy residents, however after developing its “hotel hell” reputation, they sold the building to Channel 9 in 2017 for $10 million.
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St Kilda’s median apartment price is $512,000, while the median house price is $1.32 million.
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Channel Nine lists gutted units in The Block's Gatwick Hotel 

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St Kilda’s former Greyhound Hotel razed site has been listed for November 22 auction.
CBRE has been appointed by failed developer Steller’s receiver KordaMentha.
Steller bought the 911sq m corner site at 1 Brighton Road for $7.5 million in 2017.
It has three street frontages with permit approval for a seven-level building with 34 apartments and three shops.
Set opposite St Kilda Town Hall, CBRE’s Mark Wizen told the Herald Sun he expected to attract offers “in excess of $5 million”.
The 163-year-old pub was demolished despite a bid for heritage protection.
Its Art Deco-style facade which was built over the original in the 1930s disqualified the venue from heritage listing.
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CBRE tips $2.5 million loss for Stellar's St Kilda Greyhound Hotel site offering

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<a href="/developers/the-shakespeare-group">Shakespeare Group’s</a> $150 million triple-tower development, <a href="/buildings/st-boulevard-601-st-kilda-road-melbourne">St Boulevard</a> in St Kilda has topped out and is quickly approaching its anticipated completion of Magnolia, Ginko and Anaca buildings early next year.

As one of the largest <a href="/new-apartments">multi-residential developments</a> to hit the market in the St Kilda area, the development team have been humbled by the impressive sales statistics, proving that despite the turbulent off-the-plan market, buyers are discerning when it comes to quality, luxury developments.

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<figcaption>Credit: The Shakespeare Group</figcaption></figure>The 7,300 square metre development features 419 one, two, three-bedroom apartments, with a range of luxury penthouses that span entire floorplates. The opulent Elenberg Fraser-designed development is currently 90% sold, with a new influx of buyers showing interest once the buildings have reached their peak height.

Colliers International Director, Brett Griffith explains that a new buying trend has shown many buyers are leaning towards making their purchase at the final phase of development when they can see the physical building they will be buying into and can move into their new home sooner.

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“We are seeing a trend towards final phase purchasing, where buyers have done their due diligence on the finance and are ready to move in within the next six months.”
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Griffith also notes that a vast majority of purchases have been made by first home buyers and owner-occupiers due to the building’s exceptional location and amenity offering.

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“The prime location, great design, stunning amenities and the anticipated completion of construction in early 2020 have been the main drivers of successful sales.’.”
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The speedy construction timeframe has been achieved thanks to financial support from a major “mainstream” bank – giving the project an early green light to commence construction and facilitating the opportunity to deliver all facets of the development’s 18 unique amenity offerings included in the concept design.

St Boulevard’s exceptional resort facilities include:

OUTDOOR

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<li>An expansive pool which wraps around three sunken pavilions with water sunbeds</li>
	<li>Secluded lounge areas for private gatherings</li>
	<li>Outdoor barbeque pods</li>
	<li>An on-site bar</li>
	<li>Outdoor children’s play area</li>
	<li>Expansive garden sanctuaries</li>
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	<li>Reading rooms</li>
	<li>Private dining rooms and shared chef’s kitchen</li>
	<li>Gymnasium</li>
	<li>Heated spa, sauna, and steam room</li>
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“The architectural innovation, coupled with the five-star resort-style amenities, make it an excellent proposition for young professionals, families and downsizers trading in their traditional family home for a luxury apartment.”
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Director of The Shakespeare Group, Catherine Law

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<figcaption>Credit: The Shakespeare Group</figcaption></figure>The customisable apartments are also another significant drawcard for buyers. With over 60 different apartment floorplans to choose from across the three buildings, Law explains that Elenberg Fraser has been “considerate of residents’ needs”.

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“We understand that there is an increasing demand for luxury apartments designed for residents to call home… Creating truly bespoke and customisable living options was a priority for us and it has impacted the level of interest from prospective owner-occupiers.”
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St Boulevard tops out: Buyer confidence skyrockets as building completion draws near

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Two shops in the South Melbourne Clarendon Centre have been successfully leased, a restaurant and a medical centre.
Max Tsang of Mahjong, on St Kilda’s Fitzroy Street, has leased the 39 sqm space within the Clarendon Centre in South Melbourne, for his new dining venture Miss China.
Fitzroys Associate Director, James Lockwood negotiated the six-year lease for the corner shop at G08, 265 Clarendon Street (pictured above) at $65,000 per annum, equating to $1,666 per sqm.
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Another deal Lockwood has secured in the Clarendon Centre was to a new medical centre another on the ground floor opposite Coles supermarket.
Lockwood negotiated the eight-year deal at $150,000 per annum with CityMed Medical Centre. 
A doctor and practice manager, also with existing operations in St Kilda, will be opening their own centre with up to six practitioners.
Lockwood is also currently marketing a first floor space for lease, G20, targeting medical services such as dentists and allied health to complement the new GP clinic.
The Clarendon Centre leases were handled on behalf of Clarendon Property Group.
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The five listings from this year’s season of The Block are now officially live.
Each of the five houses has an indicative selling price of between $3 million and $3.3 million, roughly four times as high as St Kilda’s median house price of $758,000.
Located in what was once the historic Oslo Hotel (pictured in title), each listing will be updated every week as new rooms are unveiled.
The formal lounge room, main bedroom, guest ensuite and main bathrooms appear on the listings for the 38A - E homes.
Situated at 38 Grey Street, the agencies marketing the homes are Wilson Port Phillip, Hocking Stuart Albert Park, McGrath St Kilda, The Agency Melbourne and Biggin and Scott Richmond.
All the homes are four bedroom homes and the number of bathroom ranges from three to five.
The <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/38a-grey-street-st-kilda-vic-3182-2015420828" target="_blank">first team's listing</a>, Mitch and Mark's states, their formal lounge massive and their entertainment areas flexible.
It's arranged as a four bedroom four bathroom home.
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The <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/38b-grey-street-st-kilda-vic-3182-2015420829" target="_blank">second team</a>, Luke and Tess, was favoured by the judges for their bathroom.
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The <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/38c-grey-street-st-kilda-vic-3182-2015420839" target="_blank">third team</a>, Deb and Andy, has focussed on a design that is a combination of "Gold Rush heritage and luxury style".
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<a href="https://www.domain.com.au/38d-grey-street-st-kilda-vic-3182-2015420844" target="_blank">Team four</a>, El’ise and Matt, won the highest judges’ marks for their formal living room.
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Jesse and Mel, <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/38e-grey-street-st-kilda-vic-3182-2015420847" target="_blank">team five</a>, are St Kilda locals who are utilising Jesse's experience as a real estate agent.
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The Block Oslo 2019 homes officially listed for sale

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The contestants for the 15th season of The Block have been announced.
They will be renovating St Kilda's former Oslo Hotel, the 150 year old building which a Channel Nine production company spent $10,815,000 on just a block away from The Gatwick, the building they renovated on last years show.
The Oslo, believed to be around double the size of The Gatwick, was originally five stately Victorian houses before it was converted into a hotel.
Courtesy on Channel Nine, here are The Block 2019 contestants.
Mitch and Mark, NSW  
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Described as "stylish grandads", Mitch and Mark have 15 properties under their belt, however they're usually not the renovators themselves.
Mitch is a part-time house flipper and marketer and Mark is a trained psychologist.
They've been together for 14 years.
Andy and Deb, NSW
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The second couple from New South Wales, Andy and Deb from Wallabi Point on the north coast.
Andy is a stand-up comedian and Deb runs homewares and fashion retailer The Shed Luxe.
They have a family of four and have renovated five properties together.
Tess and Luke, QLD
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The young newlyweds from the Sunshine State have applied for The Block four times previously.
Tess works in sales and Luke is a tradie.
They have just finished their first renovation together.
Jesse and Mel, VIC
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The representatives from Melbourne are actually St Kilda locals Jesse, a real estate agent, and Mel, a contracts administrator.
Last year Jesse auctioned the apartment of Hans and Courtney.
He calls it one of his greatest achievements, securing a $410,000 profit.
El'ise and Matt, WA 
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Representing Western Australia are husband and wife duo El'ise and Matt who are experienced renovators.
Matt owns a company that specialise in renovations and the couple have completed their own projects.
They have three kids under three and reached the final stage of auditions last year.
 
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The Block St Kilda Goldrush 2019 teams revealed

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Gurner has secured 95% in sales of its $480 million Saint Moritz development in St Kilda.
There have been sales of 127 residences some 15 months ahead of the projected timeline.
The developer will now bring forward the commencement of construction from the end of 2020, to Q3 this year, with the builder and major construction lender expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The first two of the three buildings, Pacific House and Azura, are 100 percent sold out.
The third building, Grand Esplanade, which offers absolute-beachfront views over the Esplanade, was quietly launched over the past six weeks, with only six residences remaining.
Gurner and its development partner Greg Shand had planned to retain the remaining six residences but have since decided to release the residences.
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These final residences are priced from $3.75million to $14,750,000.
With Grand Esplanade averaging sale prices of over $8 million, Tim Gurner said there had been "huge" numbers of amalgamations of large residences into ultra-luxury penthouses with a number of the sizes well over 500sqm of internal space.
The trend has seen the total number of residences reduced from around 150 initially to 133, and an average price per residence of $4.5 million.
“ We have been totally humbled by the incredible response from the market and cannot express how excited we are to see our vision come to life over the next two years as the project is commenced and completed,” said Tim Gurner.
“ This is a once-in-a-lifetime project for me and the team; we had an ambitious vision for the project to create the world’s best ultra-luxury residential precinct to rival anything around the world and now we get to deliver this amazing dream.
“ Countless advisors told me I was mad to launch a project of this scale when the market was still reeling from negativity. It was hard to block out all the noise but I’m so glad we did because the market has really understood what we are trying to do and not only embraced it but loved it and ensured its success.
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“ By far our best sales advocates have been our own buyers – almost every single buyer referred one or two friends so as word quickly spread, the momentum was phenomenal, where we were signing 5-10 contracts a day at one point.
“I knew there was a market for ultra-luxury residences on an international scale akin to London or New York, but I had no idea just how deep it went when the product is right.
“ Our buyers have been predominantly business identities in their 40s – 60s who lead a truly international lifestyle. They stay in the best hotels, dine in the world’s best restaurants and so naturally expect the world’s best for their home.
“ Until now this discerning demographic had not had any reason to move from their luxury mansions and apartments in Toorak, Albert Park, St Kilda or Brighton, because there was nothing on the market that could offer the lifestyle they were seeking.
“ Perhaps more importantly, there was nowhere that could guarantee an entire building of like-minded owner occupiers, rather than investors. In the end this proved a huge point of difference.
“ The whole experience has been surreal – it’s a time in my life and within the business that I’ll never forget. Now our focus will turn to delivering this masterpiece,” he said.
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Saint Moritz’s sell-out has been bolstered by an additional $10 million from the sale of the project’s Chairman’s Lounge suites, 20 private business suites priced at approximately $500,000 each, equipped with reception, bar, boardroom and meeting rooms surrounding by 20 bespoke Chairman’s lounges they provide the ultimate discretion for the many wealthy business identities that will soon call the building home.
Saint Moritz has been designed by Fender Katsalidis and Koichi Takada Architects, with interior designer David Hicks crafting the interiors, and Jack Merlo the oasis-style landscapes.
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Just six apartments left as Gurner secures $480 million in sales at Saint Moritz

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Architect Karl Fender is likely to emerge among the initial buyers in the Saint Moritz, St Kilda project.
He's the lead architect on the $550 million redevelopment of the Novotel hotel site on St Kilda’s Esplanade which officially went on sale recently.
It is a joint venture between Tim Gurner and Greg Shand, the Sydney developer.
"I would live here in a heartbeat," Fender told a recent property industry lunch.
"Watch this space," he added noting he was "really invested, as the office is, in the location".
"To live here and to have the Stokehouse as my canteen, to have the beach bumping against my front door, look it's just an amazing project in an amazing location and you'd have to be a fool to not want to live here desperately, and I'm no fool."
He calls a 71st floor apartment in Eureka Tower home.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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