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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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

Surfers Paradise

The Gold Coast is set to see one of its biggest ever residential resort-style developments.

The Shanghai-headquartered international property developer SPG Land, in a joint-venture with Australian developer Gordon Corp, has lodged plans for nearly 800 apartments to be built across three towers in the heart of Surfers Paradise.

They will be anchored by a new ground-level retail and dining plaza at the street level Ferny Avenue. The 1.15 hectare site will be bounded by Ferny Ave, one of Surfers main streets, as well as&nbsp;Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Pandanus Avenue and Ocean Avenue near the Surfers Paradise North light rail station.

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The 38, 40 and 42 level towers will home 792 apartments and two swimming pools, one a suspended glass-bottom lap pool set on the 26th level, a Gold Coast first.

There will also be an infinity lagoon pool on the podium level.

Each tower will have its own podium level interconnected by walkways to create a unique elevated &lsquo;seaside village&rsquo; for residents, with each tower podium offering separate resort amenities.

The towers, designed by Rothelowman,&nbsp;will also have&nbsp;their own dedicated sky lounges occupying the entire 26th level, each with customised amenities. Penthouse owners will have the added exclusivity of access to their own private rooftop gardens and recreation areas.

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SPG Land chairman David Wang described the proposed Surfers Paradise development as a flagship project for the company that will create a sought-after destination in the city&rsquo;s traditional tourism heart.

&ldquo;This is a transformational development, not only for Surfers Paradise but for the Gold Coast more broadly,&rdquo;&nbsp;Wang said. &ldquo;We have had a long association with the Gold Coast, and it&rsquo;s especially exciting that we have been able to enlist the talents of a remarkable local team to bring this project to fruition.

&ldquo;Our development is not only destined to be an exciting new residential address, but a new public space that everyone can enjoy whether they&rsquo;re taking a shortcut to the beach or settling in with friends in the plaza for a morning coffee or an alfresco lunch.&rdquo;

Tim Gordon of Gordon Corp said the partnership&nbsp;would be a game changer for the Gold Coast.

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&ldquo;We are absolutely delighted to be involved in this project with SPG Land,&rdquo; Gordon said. &ldquo;This will be a landmark project for the Gold Coast that will be an internationally recognised destination.&rdquo;

&ldquo;We believe this is a project for its time, created by looking to the past to find what made Surfers Paradise such an iconic address for generations.&rdquo;

Project Overview:

Tower 1:&nbsp;The heart of the proposed project, Tower 1 has been designed with a dynamic, social and youthful theme offering all residents access to the tower&rsquo;s main pool and a separate lounge pool complete with a pool bar and all-day dining facilities, VIP dining area, a day-care centre, a barbecue area and a resident&rsquo;s gym and yoga garden with the sky lounge featuring co- working spaces, bar, indoor and outdoor seating lounge, and an interactive sky gym.

Tower 2: Tower 2&nbsp;will offer a more peaceful environment suited to families and will have its own indoor and outdoor kids&rsquo; zone, while the sky lounge will boast a sky gym, plus yoga and spa facilities.

Tower 3: The third tower&nbsp;will deliver a level of luxury and sophistication sought by the mature lifestyle buyer with the podium encompassing its own caf&eacute;, breakfast and dining terraces, a library and meeting rooms while the sky lounge will feature the city&rsquo;s first suspended lap pool, a cigar lounge and wine bar.

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About the developer

SPG Land was founded in&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;in 1998,&nbsp;with a focus on high-end real estate and premium hospitality assets. SPG Land has delivered 56 projects in the Asia-Pacific region over the past 23 years.

Among the company&rsquo;s landmark developments globally is the $US857 million The Peninsula Hotel Shanghai, which opened in stages from 2009, and the Global 188 twin-tower project in Suzhou.

On the Gold Coast, the company has undertaken the $162 million Cambridge Residences at Robina comprising 386 apartments across four towers.

The towers, designed by Rothelowman, will also have their own dedicated sky lounges occupying the entire 26th level, each with customised amenities

Landmark $800 million Surfers Paradise apartment towers to be one of the Gold Coast's biggest resort-style developments

Bensons Property Group&rsquo;s Gold Coast landmark development, Chevron One, is set to become the first luxury tower on Chevron Island.

The tower will rise above the new arts and cultural precinct and deliver 236 one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by international architects Marchese Partners.

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Organic architecture envelops the residence, with the geometry of the balconies creating a dynamic fa&ccedil;ade.

&ldquo;Chevron One&rsquo;s organic sculptural form is inspired by the iconic Gold Coast symbols of the sun, beach and ocean&rdquo;, said Marchese Partners chairman Eugene Marchese.

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The luxury project boasts exceptional interiors, with high-quality finishes, intuitive spaces and spectacular views.

Open plan living spaces and an abundance of natural light showcase the refined elegance of each apartment.

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&ldquo;Chevron One features generous, sweeping balconies that offer expansive views of Surfers Paradise, the hinterland, the river, sandy beaches and the ocean&rdquo; 
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Celebrated chef Shannon Bennett, best known as the head chef of Vuedemonde at Melbourne&#39;s Rialto Tower, has designed the apartment&rsquo;s kitchen.

The functional &ldquo;heart of the home&rdquo; boasts Miele appliances, engineered stone, modern tapware and feature accents that blend with the apartment&rsquo;s design scheme.

Bathrooms are designed to feature semi-frameless glass, wall-mounted vanities and sleek cabinetry illuminated by ambient lighting.

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Textured wood-grain cabinetry is also featured in the ensuite of the master bedroom while neutral walls and plush carpets provide opportunities for residents to add their own sense of style.

Residents at Chevron One will enjoy exclusive resort-style amenities of Club One Residents Club, with an area spanning over 1,200 sqm.

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Amenities include a concierge service, a number of swimming pools, a gymnasium, library, residents&rsquo; lounge and dining space, as well as a yoga and sculpture garden.

The outdoor pool and spa also connect to an alfresco barbecue and Teppanyaki dining area, as well as an outdoor cinema.

Two-bedroom apartments in the project begin from just $705,000, with three bedroom apartments priced from $1,175,000. Chevron One is expected to be completed in mid-2023.

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The luxury project boasts exceptional interiors, with high-quality finishes, intuitive spaces and spectacular views

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Inside the apartments in Chevron One on the Gold Coast

Just three weeks after submitting their development application, the Sydney-based developer Sammut Group have secured $110 million in conditional sales for Coast, their Surfers Paradise apartment tower.

They&#39;ve secured sales of over 43 of the 49 total apartments, with sales so far ranging between $3.5 million and $9 million, at an average of $4.5 million.

A Sydney buyer, who already has a full floor apartments on the exclusive Garfield Terrace,&nbsp;secured a 610 sqm, full floor apartment in the development.

Sammut Group Director Allen Sammut said the inquiry for the project had been something he had never seen in more than 35 years in the development industry.

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&ldquo;The take up has just been incredible,&rdquo; said Sammut, whose Sydney-based company&rsquo;s brand is synonymous with luxury apartments in the Sutherland Shire area.

&ldquo;We were confident that our luxury residential offering would be well received, although we never anticipated the sheer volume of market uptake we&rsquo;ve witnessed in the past few weeks.&rdquo;

&ldquo;To have our debut Gold Coast project welcomed with such ferocity is a sensational result that only reinforces our commitment to delivering a project that exceeds our buyer&rsquo;s expectations on every front,&rdquo; Sammut added.

There was interest from interstate and local buyers, as well as a purchaser from New Zealand.

&ldquo;The contracts will obviously be subject to DA approval however the project is code assessable and therefore well within the requirements of the town plan.&rdquo;

Coast, designed by PBD Architects and set to soar 35 levels in to sky, will have a wide range of resident amenity, including 32m wet edge pool that wraps from the east to north, wellness facilities including a yoga studio, massage rooms and sauna, function facilities, a residential beach bar and a commercial sized gym.

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&ldquo;We threw the whole box and dice at the design of this project because we believe the site was purchased well, and the quality of what we have included in Coast from both luxury apartments and amenities has simply tantalised the market,&rdquo; Sammut said.

Sammut Group Director Allen Sammut said the inquiry for the project had been something he had never seen in more than 35 years in the development industry

Sammut nearly sell-out Surfers Paradise apartment tower just three weeks after lodging DA

There is nothing better than a spectacular seaside view, witnessing stunning sunsets and breathing in the fresh sea air to provide you with a sense of peace.&nbsp;

Whether you&rsquo;re into spending time in the water, relaxing on the shore or just observing the scenery from above, these apartments are for you.

Here are six properties in Gold Coast with stunning seaside views that you can secure under $749,000.

<h2>1. Midwater, Main Beach</h2>

One-bedroom apartment from $649,000

Developer: Heran Building Group

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Located on Main Beach Parade, Midwater Apartments feature breathtaking 360 degree sea views, stunning interior design and each home even has one-touch Smart Home Automation installed.

Midwater Apartments has beach access to Surfers Paradise and also offers a large range of luxurious amenities including a beachfront infinity pool as well as a rooftop pool. Additionally Midwater features a fully equipped well-being centre with a gymnasium, an outdoor yoga space, and also a steam room and sauna.

Midwater has parking sorted too, with a fully-automated valet parking system available for resident use.

<h2>2. Encore, Broadbeach&nbsp;</h2>

Two-bedroom apartments from $730,000

Developer: Andrews Projects

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Encore Broadbeach represents the quintessential Gold Coast lifestyle with floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized balconies highlighting the panoramic views of Gold Coast&rsquo;s skyline and iconic beaches.

Encore also boasts resort-style amenities such as a 25 metre heated lap pool, gym, private sauna and yoga lawns.

This apartment building is well located and is close by world famous beaches and public parks, a local dining precinct, shopping centres and other places of interest including The Star Casino and The Gold Coast Exhibition Centre.

3. Koko, Broadbeach

Two-bedroom apartments from $719,000

Developer: Morris Property Group

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Inspired by easy urban living and the buzzing lifestyle that this region has to offer, Koko entices with its boutique charm and urban sophistication.

Koko apartments is perfectly located to the soothing sands and sparkling waters of Broadbeach, as well as World Class parks and walk and cycle ways.

Each apartment features stone kitchens with fitments by Parisi and premium appliances by Franke. Koko takes relaxation to a new level of sophistication, offering a lap pool, a modern gym facility, and above street level private outdoor entertaining areas and gardens for its residents to relax and unwind.

<h2>4. Opus, Broadbeach</h2>

Two-bedroom apartments from $749,900

Developer: Morris Property Group

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Opus apartments capture the breathtaking views of Surfers Paradise&rsquo;s Skyline and the Pacific Ocean.

These Chelsea Avenue residences feature intelligent architecture and superior finishes, crafting the perfect open living space. Bespoke stone kitchens are built in with generous amounts of bench space and storage and are also equipped with Smeg appliances.

Opus apartments offer a residents-only haven with its tranquil two-level recreation deck, dazzling open-air pool, beautifully landscaped yoga lawn, fully equipped gym and green spaces with sun lounges and barbeque areas.

<h2>5. The Star Residences, Broadbeach</h2>

Two-bedroom apartments from $742,000

Developer: Far East Consortium

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The Star Residences is Gold Coast&rsquo;s newest world-class integrated resort development. The apartment is a short walk to world-class facilities, beaches and the local railway station.

Each apartment is lively and spacious and features dramatic views overlooking Gold Coast&rsquo;s beaches and hinterland. Apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows which allow for natural light to flow in, timber floors and designer kitchens with high-end European appliances.

The Star Residences caters to looking after families with a kids club and play areas for children as well as a lap pool, a gym and sauna for parents. Families can also enjoy dining areas with barbeques and even a private dining room that overlooks the Gold Coast. Residents also have access to the five-star hotel services on offer.

<h2>6. Ocean, Surfers Paradise</h2>

One-bedroom apartment from $425,000

Developer: Meriton

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Soon to be the tallest high-rise building in the Gold Coast, Ocean apartments will stand at 252 metres and 76 levels tall. These apartments are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for all residents to experience uninterrupted beachfront views.

Residents will have exclusive access to on-site hubs including a beach club precinct, an indoor swimming pool and sauna, a sky gym, a childcare centre and multiple cafes along the waterfront.

Ocean apartments are located alongside Gold Coast&rsquo;s vibrant retail district, rail station and the beach is only a few minutes from the front door.

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Life is better at the beach: Six Gold Coast apartments with stunning seaside views under $749,000

The Sydney-based luxury developer Sammut Developments are set to expand in to the hot Gold Coast off the plan apartment market.

They&#39;ve lodged plans with the Gold Coast City Council for a new apartment tower in the heart of Surfers Paradise, to be called Coast.

The new tower at 43 Garfield Terrace will rise 35 levels if it gets sign off from the local council and will home just 49 apartments.

The plans by PBD Architects have just two apartments per floor. There will be 36 half floor apartments, two double storey sky homes, 10 full floor sub penthouses and a three level penthouse crowning the development.

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That will span over 1,000 sqm and feature a private rooftop pool.

Allen Sammut, director of Sammut Developments, has planned for Coast to become one of a kind in the sunshine state market, elevating the obsession of ultimate beach front living.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re planning to create one of the most iconic, high-end luxury apartments the Gold Coast has ever seen,&rdquo; he said.

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&ldquo;We&rsquo;re very keen to establish a presence on the Gold Coast, particularly given the strength of the luxury downsizer market.

&quot;Accordingly, we have worked up plans that we believe will deliver a benchmark for this market anywhere not only on the Gold Coast but anywhere in Australia,&rdquo; Sammut said.

Coast, which sits on the beach side of Garfield Terrace, is set to feature&nbsp;a wrap-around wet edge pool with views that stretch across the iconic coastline. There will be&nbsp;sky gardens, beachfront entertainment rooms and bbq spaces.

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The name Coast derived from Sammut&#39;s first ever apartment development in Sydney.

&ldquo;We began our journey of developing prominent, beachside apartments in Sydney&rsquo;s idyllic waterside suburb Cronulla over 15 years ago with our renowned &lsquo;Coast&rsquo; full floor apartments,&quot; Sammut said.

&ldquo;A testament to our history and beginnings, we felt it was only appropriate to announce and name our first luxury project in Queensland, &lsquo;Coast&rsquo;&rdquo;.

Sammut says Coast&nbsp;will bring an unrivalled level of resort-style living right to the shores of Surfers Paradise.

&ldquo;We have invested a lot of thought and consideration into creating a space that emanates the look and feel of a resort, with our incredible features and concierge service, with the comforts and quality you want from a home.&rdquo;

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Sammut will develop the project with the Sydney-based investment firm Alceon Group,&nbsp;one of Australia&rsquo;s largest non-bank providers of development finance. Alceon have&nbsp;invested over $4 billion across real estate, private equity/credit, and listed equities investment strategies.

Todd Pepper, executive director of Alceon QLD, said the company was looking forward to delivering a high-end residential precinct that met the strength of the luxury downsizer market.

&ldquo;We are thrilled to be working with Sammut Developments and believe Coast will set a new benchmark and create a truly unique boutique luxury residential experience,&rdquo;&nbsp;Pepper said.

“We’re planning to create one of the most iconic, high-end luxury apartments the Gold Coast has ever seen,” Sammut director Allen Sammut said


Tower reveal: Sammut lodge plans for $200 million Surfers Paradise apartment tower, Coast

The luxury Gold Coast riverfront apartment development&nbsp;One Cannes has been inundated with enquiry and buyers, with only a few apartments now remaining.

Of the&nbsp;80 two, three and four bedroom apartments designed by&nbsp;Plus Architecture, the majority were sold to local downsizers, demostrating the continued appetite for spacious and ultra-luxurious apartmenst in an unmatched water location for those with shrinking households.

The remaining One Cannes apartments all have&nbsp;water views,&nbsp; entertainers kitchens with European appliances and 40mm stone benchtops, starting from the low $800,000&#39;s, with the four&nbsp;bedroom penthouses priced between $2.7&nbsp;million and $3.5 million.

Urban has taken a closer look at why One Cannes is selling out fast.

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The tower has plenty on offer, without even stepping out the lobby, with&nbsp;onsite amenities at the forefront.

The ground floor is home to a riverfront infinity pool surrounded by cabanas and sun lounges, as well as a full-sized gym, sauna, and a yoga and pilates studio, oriented toward the Main River and adjoining parklands.

Plus it makes working from home a breeze with a business lounge, boardroom, private offices and meeting rooms. There are also working offices for solo use.

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One Cannes offers oversized apartments wrapped by floor to ceiling glass, and every apartment boasts river views&nbsp;as well as stunning skyline, ocean &amp; hinterland vistas.

The&nbsp;secluded, leafy dress circle enclave is a quite residential address with absolute river and park frontages, all while remaining just a five&nbsp;minute walk to a patrolled beach and cafes.

Every five star home is&nbsp;host to premium finishes, with the hub of the home the entertainers&#39; kitchen with European appliances and 40mm stone benchtops.

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Located between Broadbeach and Surfers and surrounded by retail amenity, One Cannes is&nbsp;Marquee&#39;s second successful project along Cannes Avenue, following their sellout Cannes Waterfront Living.

One Cannes marks Marquee&rsquo;s seventh project on the Gold Coast, bringing its total portfolio value of completed and future projects on the Gold Coast to more than $400 million.

One Cannes has plenty on offer without even stepping out the lobby with a five-star resort style amenities inspired by the French Riviera spread across two full levels

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Why One Cannes in Surfers Paradise should be on buyer's shortlist

A half floor apartment in the Gold Coast Sentinel apartment complex has been sold for $1,235,000.

It sold last week through Ray White agent Jackson Paradise.

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The apartment had last traded in 2016 at $855,000. It first sold at $650,000 in 2002.

The apartment has 187 sqm of space occupying half of the 11th floor.

It is in a 30 storey residential-only building completed in 2001 by the Willemsen Group.

The Sentinel apartment offers views of the city skyline, river, Broadwater, mountains and beyond.

The master suite with walk in robe and ensuite is separated from the other two bedrooms by the living, entertaining, kitchen and dining areas, plus a separate home office.

Its facilities include a riverfront infinity edge swimming pool and BBQ area, gymnasium and indoor and outdoor entertaining areas surrounded by manicured lawns and gardens in the quiet riverfront enclave known as Budds Beach.

 
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A half floor apartment in the Gold Coast Sentinel apartment complex has been sold for $1,235,000

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$1.23 million Sentinel, Surfers Paradise half floor trophy apartment sale

A beachfront site in Main Beach will be transformed with plans lodged with the Gold Coast Council for a $100 million luxury apartment tower aimed at empty nester buyers.

The developer Greg Eastment has unveiled plans for a 17-storey tower, to be designed by BGD Architecture, just weeks after securing the site for $16 million.

The application will see the demolition of a 50 year old three-storey unit complex known as Four Corners.

Plans for the 787sq m site indicate the tower will have 15 units.

It proposes 12 three-bedroom whole floor units plus double storey five-bedroom units on the higher&nbsp;levels.

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There will be a three storey penthouse in the Bayden Goddard-designed block.

The residents on moving in in 2023 will be just metres from the Tedder Ave dining precinct.

The application&nbsp;provides 24 residential car parking spaces and three visitor car parking spaces

The development also provides 16 residential bicycle parking spaces and two visitor bicycle spaces.

The Four Corners site, at 3519 Main Beach Parade, also fronts Breaker St.&nbsp;Developer Danny Andrews has launched his 16-floor luxury tower, Dune, on a nearby beachfront site.

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The beachfront site in Main Beach will be transformed into a $100 million luxury Bayden Goddard-designed apartment tower

Tower reveal: $100 million tower proposed for Four Corners, 3519 Main Beach Parade, Surfers Paradise site

A resale in the Northcliffe Residences absolute beachfront complex in Surfers Paradise has seen a $300,000 price gain for the vendor. The first floor luxury three bedroom apartment fetched $2.55 million through First National last week.

The 101/3 Northcliffe Terrace apartment had been bought in 2019 for $2.25 million through the same agency.

The 233sqm space came with three ensuited bedrooms plus a media room.

A 12th floor apartment was onsold earlier this year at $3 million, having initially sold at $2.4 million in 2019.

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It is a residential only building with onsite facilities including a beach club lounge and beachfront pool, plus sauna and steam rooms.

With architecture and interiors by Cottee Parker, it was initially marketed as the first absolute beachfront residential-only high-rise to be released on the Gold Coast in over 10 years.

It is 25 levels, with 75 apartments being a mix of one, two or three-bedroom residences.

The developer, CNQC in collaboration with Eastview, achieved pre-sales of more than $60 million in 2016 for its $111 million beachfront tower.

Global development and construction giant Qingjian Group Co Ltd, the Chinese conglomerate known as CNQC, has ranked in China&rsquo;s Top 500 enterprises for over a decade and has developed major infrastructure and residential projects across the world.

The beachfront first floor luxury apartment in Northcliffe Residences fetched $2.55 million last week

Beachfront Northcliffe, Surfers Paradise luxury apartment sale yields $300,000 price gain

Prestige apartments on the Gold Coast are currently flying off the shelves, with downsizers and owner-occupiers keen for a quiet lifestyle by the beach.

The entry level apartments in the idyllic tourist hotspot are the next wave to be snapped up, as investors continue to come back in to the market.

There was a 19&nbsp;per cent rise in of new loan commitments by investors in Queensland in the 12 months to March 2021.

Urban has had a look at the best on offer in Surfers Paradise under $600,000.

1. Chevron One 
Address: 36-44 Stanhill Drive, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 
One-bedroom apartments from $480,000

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Bensons Property Group&rsquo;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&rsquo; lounge, floating cinema, dining facilities and sculpted gardens.

Chevron One&rsquo;s intuitive design and quality finishes make it easy to love, providing the best in coastal apartment living with 360-degree uninterrupted views never to be built out.

2. <a href="/buildings/serenity-surfers-paradise-14-cannes-avenue-surfers-paradise?utm_source=news_article.project_embed&amp;source_news_article_id=7182&amp;ref=news_body_link?source_news_article_id=100406&amp;ref=news_body_link">Serenity&nbsp;Surfers Paradise</a> 
Address: 14 Cannes Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 
Two-bedroom apartments from $589,900

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Set over 10 floors, Serenity offers homebuyers the chance to secure a home at one of Australia&#39;s most coveted holiday destinations.

Boasting a selection of one, two and three-bedroom homes, the development provides the excellent opportunity to secure a home in an amenity-rich development with a designated rooftop recreation zone, complete with lounge areas, barbeque facilities, a spa and views spanning Surfers Paradise.

3. <a href="/buildings/ocean">Ocean</a> 
Address: &lrm;84 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 
One-bedroom apartments from $425,000

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The&nbsp;Meriton-developed Ocean at Surfers Paradise will soon be the tallest high-rise in the area, standing at 252 metres and 76 levels, therefore there will be a number of the higher apartments which look down on every building in the popular Gold Coast tourist hotspot.

Each of the&nbsp;SJB-designed apartments are&nbsp;complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, made to take full advantage of its iconic beachfront views. Properties are available in a selection of one, two or three-bedroom apartment configurations, with one beds starting from $425,000. Prices over the last six months have ranged from $450,000 to $1.4 million.

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