Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

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First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

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Lewis Land has opened the first completed sky home for inspection at Harbour Shores, giving buyers their first opportunity to step inside one of just three double-storey residences crowning The Waterline.

Each sky home comes with its own private marina berth, rooftop terrace and Broadwater views, combining the scale of a larger home with direct access to the boating lifestyle that underpins the wider <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan.

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Lewis Land Head of Development Michael Long said the inclusion of a berth with every Sky Home had become increasingly valuable as marina access across the Gold Coast tightened.

“Marina berths are becoming increasingly difficult to secure across the Gold Coast, so including one with every Sky Home makes this a genuinely rare offering,” Long said.

“The private 70-berth marina will accommodate boats up to 12 metres in length and is positioned just 2.5 kilometres from the Broadwater, placing the open ocean only 15 minutes away.

“Being able to step out of your home onto your boat is a rare luxury, and it’s something residents here can look forward to when it opens later this year.”

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The display opening comes as construction completes on The Waterline, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.

The three Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and each feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive kitchens with butler's pantries and large balconies taking in the Broadwater outlook.

Each residence also has three secure basement car spaces and additional storage.

“This is the first opportunity the Gold Coast has had to step into Harbour Shores and see, touch and feel what we’re bringing to life here,” Long said.

“There are only three Sky Homes within The Waterline, ranging in size from 282sqm to 367sqm, with each residence featuring three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive custom-built kitchens with butler’s pantry, and large balconies capturing Broadwater views.”

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Residents of The Waterline will have access to a private pool, along with Harbour Shores' wider collection of amenity including a lagoon pool, social clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga facilities and sauna.

Lewis Land partnered with Studio Collective to furnish the completed display, with the interiors designed to demonstrate how the residences could function as permanent homes rather than simply as show apartments.

Studio Collective Director Melissa Park said the surrounding waterways informed the interiors, but in a more restrained way than a traditional coastal scheme.

“We drew inspiration from the canals and coastal surrounds, but our approach was to interpret that subtly through layered materials and a grounded palette of earthy tones, rather than literal coastal references,” Park said.

“We introduced hero moments of green and teal to reference the surrounding waterways, while mirrored elements help reflect natural light.

“The result is a residence that feels elevated yet comfortable, somewhere buyers can genuinely imagine themselves living, entertaining and unwinding.”

Sky Homes are priced from $3.65 million.

Lewis Land is also offering private marina berths with The Residences, its limited collection of three and four-bedroom villas positioned directly along the Harbour Shores waterfront boardwalk.

Three-bedroom villas are priced from $2.99 million, while four-bedroom residences start from $3.19 million.

Harbour Shores is being marketed by Colliers International.

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Lewis Land opens sky home display as The Waterline completes at Harbour Shores

St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia has filed plans for a major mixed-use housing precinct on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, adding another significant proposal to a pocket around North Sydn​ey Station that is quickly becoming one of the LGA's busiest development zones.

The State Significant Development Application covers a 5,990 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-19-mackenzie-street-lavender-bay-nsw-2060">1-19 MacKenzie Street and 211 Blues Point Road in Lavender Bay</a>, immediately south of Nor​th Sydney Station and between the commercial core and the lower-rise Lavender Bay Heritage Conservation Area.

Designed by Wardle, the proposal would deliver a new residential tower comprising 88 build-to-sell apartments and 19 affordable apartments, alongside a separate co-living building with 57 rooms and a building manager's studio.

It would also see the significant restoration and upgrade of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the adaptive reuse of the former school building, new parish facilities, retail, a new public square and around 1,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space.

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The project is seeking a concurrent rezoning of the site to R4 High Density Residential and an increase in the maximum building height to allow a tower reaching RL120, or up to 20 storeys. The proposal was progressed through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The build-to-sell component will be weighted toward larger apartments, with just six one-bedroom apartments compared with 31 two-beds, 43 three-beds and eight four-bedroom residences.

The 19 affordable apartments will comprise two studios, 15 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments, taking the total apartment component to 107 residences before the 58 co-living rooms are included.

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Wardle's design for the Vinnies site has sought to negotiate that emerging high-rise context while retaining the lower-scale character of MacKenzie Street and the adjoining heritage conservation area.

The main building adopts a three-storey podium and tower arrangement, with the podium aligned to the ridgeline and front setback of St Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp;Wardle has designed the podium with colonnades, seating, recessed entries and active ground-floor frontages, with sandstone-toned precast concrete and face brick referencing the materiality of the existing church.

The tower then steps back eight metres to the south and six metres to the north before rising in a sculpted form comprising four interlocking quadrants. Wardle has also introduced rounded forms and chamfered corners to reduce the tower's perceived bulk and improve view sharing with neighbouring development sites.

Resident facilities and outdoor areas are planned at the separation between the podium and tower at Level 3, oriented toward Sydney Harbour and the CBD skyline.

The tower itself will feature a glass reinforced concrete facade, with recessed balconies and deep reveals used both to provide shading and privacy and frame views toward the harbour and city. The lower levels take a different architectural approach, using brick and sandstone-toned finishes intended to establish a stronger relationship with St Francis Xavier Church. The Church itself will be conserved and upgraded for its continued use, while the former school building will be adaptively reused as part of the co-living component.

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The proposal adds to an increasingly concentrated pipeline of residential development around Blue Street, MacKenzie Street and Lavender Bay.

Just west of the site, Central Element lodged plans earlier this year for one of the most significant residential developments proposed in Lavender Bay in recent years.

Central Element's SJB-designed scheme at 64-66 Lavender Street and 3-7 Middlemiss Street would deliver 163 apartments across two towers rising 23 and 32 storeys, replacing five existing apartment buildings containing 32 homes. The project also forms part of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-central-element-reveals-lavender-bay-apartment-plans?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">First look: Central Element reveals Lavender Bay apartment plans</a>

Immediately around North Sy​dney Station, another two significant proposals have emerged at 5 and 15 Blue Street.

Zurich Australian Insurance Properties is seeking to adaptively reuse its longstanding commercial building at 5 Blue Street, directly above North Sydney Station, rather than demolishing the structure.

Its SSDA proposes converting the building into a 14-storey mixed-use development with 62 apartments and 86 co-living rooms, together with ground-floor retail and a major refurbishment of Blue Street Plaza. The application is currently at the Response to Submissions stage.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-zurich-targets-north-sydney-office-conversion-with-148-unit-proposal-above-metro-station">First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station</a>

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First look: Vinnies files for 20-storey Lavender Bay apartment tower as North Sydney housing pocket heats up

When the opportunity arose for South Australian developer Palumbo to return to Kent Town, where it had previously delivered East Park Apartments and the East 
Rundle Apartments, it wasn't one the longstanding developer-builder was going to pass up.

The decision was quickly vindicated, with more than 30 apartments sold within the first month of launching <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/royal-apartments-kent-town-2-8-north-terrace-kent-town-sa-5067">Royal Apartments</a> to the market.

The 206-apartment development, which will bring significant new supply to Adelaide's tightly held eastern city fringe, also gives <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/palumbo">Palumbo</a> the opportunity to bring new life to one of Kent Town's most recognisable watering holes.

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Royal Apartments incorporates the historic Royal Hotel, a venue Palumbo Managing Director Daniel Palumbo said has a longstanding connection with the local community.

"Everyone in the area has history with the Royal Hotel," Palumbo told Apartments.com.au.

"It was quite an active pub and social gathering place for locals. We want to bring it back to its former glory."

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The wider development will comprise two residential towers alongside the restored hotel, sitting on North Terrace opposite the Adelaide Park Lands.

For Palumbo, the project also marks a return to familiar territory.

The developer completed East Park Apartments next door more than a decade ago and jumped at the opportunity to develop in Kent Town again when the Royal Hotel site became available.

"The opportunity emerged, and we moved to secure the site," Palumbo said.

"We were approached by the previous landowner, who said they had extensive commitments in Sydney and weren't in a position to deliver the project.

"We took over the site and within six months recut the design scheme to be more in keeping with the type of development we want to bring to Adelaide.

"Now we're on the market and those changes have really resonated with local buyers."

That has translated into a strong start to sales, with 33 apartments transacting in the project's first 35 days.

Palumbo said the early purchaser profile had been consistent with the group's traditional focus on owner-occupiers rather than investor-led apartment stock.

"Local owner-occupiers have always been our market," he said.

"There are always some investors, but we've never developed what would be called traditional development stock. Owner-occupiers are very much our market."

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The buyer mix has been diverse so far, with downsizers and younger professionals both accounting for a significant portion of early sales.

South Australia's current stamp duty settings, which allow&nbsp;eligible homeowners in South Australia aged 60 savings of up to $103,830 on stamp duty when they downsize to a new property valued at up to $2 million,&nbsp;have helped encourage downsizer activity, while younger buyers in their late 20s and early 30s have been attracted to the opportunity to live immediately outside the CBD while still being able to walk into the city.



Location has been a major part of the proposition for both buyer cohorts.

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Royal Apartments sits on North Terrace directly opposite the Adelaide Park Lands, with residents able to walk through the parklands toward the East End, Rundle Street and Rundle Mall.

Apartments have been positioned to capture views across the parklands, Adelaide skyline, Botanic Gardens and Adelaide Hills.

Palumbo believes the scarcity of developable land along this section of the Park Lands makes the site particularly difficult to replicate.

"There's very few allotments on that side that can be developed," he said.

"If this location was in New York and you were sitting on Central Park, you'd be talking about a $60 million apartments."

Royal Apartments will offer a broad mix of residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom sub-penthouses and penthouses.

Current listings include one-bedroom apartments from $680,000, while larger three and four-bedroom residences are priced around $2.5 million.

Residents will have access to a swimming pool, gym, barbecue and recreation areas, residents' lounge and dining space, and a communal deck.

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The apartments will feature generous balconies, while secure parking, bicycle storage and storage cages will also be provided.

A porte-cochère-style arrival and drop-off area has also resonated with buyers, particularly those attracted to being able to walk into the CBD during the day while retaining secure vehicle access at home.

Palumbo is acting as developer, architect and builder on Royal Apartments, continuing the vertically integrated model it has used across its South Australian portfolio.

The group was also behind the $150 million Sofitel Adelaide, the 251-room five-star hotel and residential tower which opened in 2021.

Palumbo said Royal's launch had come at an interesting time for the broader Adelaide apartment market.

Buyer confidence had initially been impacted by uncertainty surrounding the Federal Budget and broader economic conditions, but Palumbo believes sentiment is beginning to improve against a backdrop of significant investment flowing into South Australia.

He pointed to increased activity across defence and resources, including Olympic Dam, as potential long-term drivers of the state's economy and housing market.

"Money is starting to flow into Adeliade, significant amounts as Adelaide bucks the trend of the rest of the country.," Palumbo said.

"There's a lot of activity in the economy over the next decade. I think more investment will come into this market."

Early works on Royal Apartments are expected to commence this year, with major construction activity and cranes anticipated on site from early next year.

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Palumbo's return to Kent Town strikes early chord with buyers

Go-to builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">GRAYA</a> is continuing to bulk out its already impressive and diverse apartment portfolio across South East Queensland. Their latest milestone is securing development approval for Silk, its boutique riverfront apartment development in St Lucia.

The approval clears&nbsp;the way for the team to begin construction planning for the 22-residence project.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/silk-st-lucia-16-18-sandford-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">Silk</a> will rise 15 levels from an 810 sqm site at 16-18 Sandford Street, occupying a prominent bend of the Brisbane River with a prized northern aspect across Orleigh Park toward the Brisbane CBD.

The approved scheme will comprise 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences, continuing GRAYA's move into larger-format apartment developments targeting Brisbane's prestige owner-occupier market.

The project has been designed around the site's broad river frontage and dual-direction views, with GRAYA prioritising larger residences, privacy and outlook over apartment yield.

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GRAYA Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Rob Gray said the project had been shaped around local homeowners wanting to remain in St Lucia without maintaining a traditional family home.

"St Lucia is one of those suburbs people do not want to leave," Gray said.

"They know the river, the trees, UQ, the golf course, Toowong and Indooroopilly, and that familiarity is hard to replace.

"True riverfront opportunities here are exceptionally scarce. What we have designed at Silk is a way to stay in the suburb people love, with the scale and privacy of a private home and far less to maintain.

"This is not typical apartment product. It is a proper home on the river, and that is exactly what this market has been missing."

The approval comes as new apartment development continues to increase across the St Lucia and neighbouring Toowong corridor, although direct riverfront sites remain considerably more tightly held.

GRAYA Co-founder and Managing Director Andrew Gray said securing the approval had removed a significant element of development risk from Silk.

"Genuine riverfront sites of this quality in St Lucia are not something that comes up regularly," Gray said.

"The approval removes a substantial layer of execution risk, and the location underwrites demand in a way very few inner-city sites can.

"The fundamentals here are as strong as anything we have assessed in Brisbane."

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Silk will see GRAYA return to a stretch of the Brisbane River where it already has recent construction experience. The vertically integrated group recently completed ARC in neighbouring Toowong as builder for developer Spyre, delivering the riverfront project on a constrained site.

GRAYA will take a different role at Silk, controlling the project from design and development through construction and aftercare under its vertically integrated model.

The development will include a gym and resident leisure areas at ground level, integrated with the river's edge.

Silk joins a growing pipeline for GRAYA across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which includes Enclave, The Gallery, Coral and Ripple.

The developer-builder has also recently lodged plans for its largest project to date, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-silo-19-chester-street-newstead-qld-4006">The Silo</a>, a proposed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/graya-buys-frasers-newstead-site-plans-the-silo-between-james-street-and-gasworks-precincts">$700 million mixed-use development</a> in Brisbane's James Street precinct.

Silk is expected to predominantly target local owner-occupiers and prestige buyers seeking a permanent riverfront home in Brisbane's inner west.

Registrations of interest are now open, with further details on the project and construction program to be released as it progresses.

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<h2>SILK PROJECT FACTS</h2>

Developer-builder: GRAYA

Project: Silk

Location: 16-18 Sandford Street, St Lucia

Apartments: 22

Built form: 15 levels

Site: 810 sqm riverfront holding

Mix: 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences

Status: Development approved

Next step: Construction planning underway

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GRAYA greenlit for riverfront St Lucia apartment development, Silk

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The latest series of apartments in Port Melbourne go to November 12 auction. 
Sydney auctioneer Damien Cooley will be auction the offering renovated by Newcastle couple, Kim and Chris Elliott, of Floraville.
The school teacher and police officer hope to follow in the footsteps of Hunter couples Brad and Lara, who won The Block in 2012, and last year’s winners Dean and Shay.
The Newcastle couple's apartment in Port Melbourne has been marketed as The Game Changer by Simon Gowling and Eleisha Doherty at Greg Hocking, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123815914" target="_blank" style="font-size: 12.16px; line-height: 1.3em;">6/164 Ingles Street</a>.
The hero of the apartment is the contrast of textures from the oak wood floors to the evocative exposed brick that compliment the Caeser-stone kitchen.
The kitchens images are yet to be supplied as they haven't been revealed on the show.
The main bedroom fought off the competition to win its category, with its own private sitting room, walk in wardrobe and bathroom.
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The bedroom suite's bathroom is separated in to two sections to offer room for a walk in shower.
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There's terrace entertaining with its own heaters, television screen and honed concrete alfresco kitchen. 
Chris and Kim live in Newcastle with their two kids, who have had them training for The Block long before the show started.
"Our sleep deprivation is just how we live our life."
Kim suggests the pair are a modern contemporary design style, liking everything open, sophisticated and high end.
 
 
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The Block's Newcastle couple, policeman Chris and school teacher wife Kim's apartment in Port Melbourne has been listed for sale online.
Marketed as The Game Changer by Simon Gowling and Eleisha Doherty at Greg Hocking, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123815914" target="_blank">6/164 Ingles Street</a> offers a spacious living environment.
The hero of the apartment is the contrast of textures from the oak wood floors to the evocative exposed brick that compliment the Caeser-stone kitchen.
The kitchens images are yet to be supplied as they haven't been revealed on the show.
The main bedroom fought off the competition to win its category, with its own private sitting room, walk in wardrobe and bathroom.
<img src="/images/2016/10/12/Chris%20and%20Kim%20bedroom.jpg" alt="" width="462" height="247">
The bedroom suite's bathroom is separated in to two sections to offer room for a walk in shower.
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There's terrace entertaining with its own heaters, television screen and honed concrete alfresco kitchen. 
Chris and Kim live in Newcastle with their two kids, who have had them training for The Block long before the show started.
"Our sleep deprivation is just how we live our life."
Kim suggests the pair are a modern contemporary design style, liking everything open, sophisticated and high end.
 
 
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Claiming to know what the local area wants, Melbourne couple Sasha and Julia's apartment has been listed a month out from its auction.
Before the show started the couple had renovated very close by and claimed to know what the buyers want.
The opted to evoke the glamorous golden era of Hollywood Regency for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123804214" target="_blank">5/164 Ingles Street.</a>
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The luxury apartment has photogenic interiors, with a large artwork overlooking the living and dining space.
All three bedrooms come with dressing rooms, and the master retreat features a freestanding elliptical bath and double shower.
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The kitchen is yet to be revealed on the show therefore doesn't feature in the listing.
North of $1.7 million is to the price guidance put forward by Jeremy Rosens and Daniel Micmacher at Gary Peers &amp; Associates.
Property stylist Julia said the couple love renovating.
"We love renovating and we love The Block," Julia said.
"It's not so much about making the most money it's about creating something really really beautiful."
 
 
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The apartment of former VFL player Dan Foley and wife Carleen has been listed for auction given the upcoming end to the show.
Just the kitchen reveal remains, hence its absence in the listing.
Overseen by the Block's leading architect Julian Brenchley, <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123813650" target="_blank">3/164 Ingles Street</a> honours the building's origins and heritage with its decoratively corniced ceilings and original timber doors.
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"The design style will be in keeping with the building but with a twist," the Perth couple said at the start of the show.
The bathrooms channel the Art Deco spirit with shiny metallic finishes and matt black and white feature tiling.
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There's a grandly proportioned lounge and dining areas plus an additional living-dining zone in a lush balcony alfresco room with outdoor kitchen.
The master suite features a double ensuite with dual vanity and double shower and a decadent dressing-room. The other two bedrooms have their own fitted dressing areas.
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A curvaceous hand-crafted "Orbit" dining table takes centre stage, as does the bespoke and restored vintage furniture.
Hodges Brighton agents Julian Augustini and Romana Preston have the listing of the apartment which, according to the price bracket it falls into on realestate.com.au, is expected to easily fetch over $1.5 million.
Dan, 55, and Carleen, 52, are the oldest couple to tackle the show.
Dan said that they will show the baby boomers have still got it and you can always keep up with the youngsters.
 
 
 
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The ground floor apartment of this year's The Block Port Melbourne, renovated by high school sweethearts Will and Karlie, has officially been listed online.
The Queensland couple have renovated <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123805830" target="_blank">1/164 Ingles Street</a> with trimmed timbers and midnight black and rose gold accents.
The whole floor apartment over 205 sqm has three luxurious king-sized bedrooms with a his-and her master ensuite, walk-in wardrobes and two study corners.
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The large 64 sqm open-plan living and dining area is at the rear of the unit. There are remote-controlled sheer sunscreens and block-out blinds throughout.
Of course the kitchen's are yet to be revealed on the show and are missing from the listing images.
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Biggin &amp; Scott Port Melbourne agents David Lack and Will Jonas are marketing the home. The sale includes all the interiors, artwork and furniture picked by Will and Karlie.
They are coy on price disclosure but the apartment sits on realestate.com.au for buyers of at least $1.5 million plus. It's November 12 auction will be televised.
Will and Karlie came into the show off the back of buying their first house just a few months ago, however they are yet to get round to a full renovation.
 
 
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Inside the Block apartments: Will and Karlie's Port Melbourne renovation

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Dea and Darren Jolly, stars of past series of Channel 9 show, The Block sold their Melbourne home at weekend auction.
 They pocketed a nice gain from the sale of their Kew East-rebuild with a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-kew+east-123577366" target="_blank">$2.908 million auction result, at $60,000 above reserve.</a> 
They'd spent a year and about $1 million rebuilding the 1920s California bungalow after purchasing it in a rundown state for $1.395 million in June last year. 
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Dea and Darren Jolly sell well in Kew East

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A former Block apartment has returned to the market again as an excutive rental, priced at nearly $1,600 a week.
The fully furnished three bedroom plus study apartment has been <a href="https://www.homehound.com.au/listing/to-rent/vic/melbourne-region/inner-city/south-melbourne/1142-park-street-south-melbourne-vic-3205-3/" target="_blank">listed for $1599 a week</a> in South Melbourne.
Its contemporary finishes are synonymous with Block apartments, particularly some created on last year's South Yarra apartments.
Previously listed at $1500 a week last June, the home offers open plan living and a large alfresco entertaining area set against a city backdrop.
The prestigious development of just five homes was Melbourne’s first 8 Star Energy Rating.
It's listed through Dingle Partners agent Daniella Ferraro.
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A previous Block apartment lists again as expensive executive rental at $1599 a week

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A Richmond cottage that failed to sell in its televised auction on The Block’s first Melbourne season fared well at weekend Melbourne auction fetching $1.32 million.
The three bedroom <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-richmond-123404150" target="_blank">41 Cameron Street</a> worker's cottage renovated by sisters Katrina Chambers and Amie Godde last fetched $860,000 in 2011, a few days after the televised event. 
RT Edgar had the house with a price guide of $1 million to $1.1 million this time.
With annualised price growth of 8.7 percent, it sold at $70,000 over reserve.
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Richmond cottage from The Block sells with 8 percent annualised price growth

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One of the four Richmond cottages transformed on the first season of The Block set in Melbourne has hit the market for September 24 auction.
The Victorian workers' cottage at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-richmond-123404150" target="_blank">41 Cameron Street </a>was renovated by Amie Godde and Katrina Chambers in 2011.
RT Edgar Hawthorn has the three-bedroom house with a price guide of $1 million to $1.1 million through Glen Coutinho.
It’s been rented for the past few years with the option to buy with or without the furniture.
Sleek black cabinetry is a distinctive feature in the kitchen and living area.
An outdoor entertaining area with a sunken lounge and fire pit and exposed brick in the front bedroom are design features.
The home was one of three passed in during that season’s dud final episode.
Glen Iris investors bought the house for $860,000 shortly after the televised auction.
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The Block Richmond cottage returns to market for September auction

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A commercial land site round the corner from The Block apartments in Port Melbourne has sold for $5.1 million.
The sale shows the strength of the Port Melbourne market. The Block paid $5.025 million for the property with huge 2533 sqm warehouse in December.
Comprising 977 sqm, <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-land+development-vic-port+melbourne-501862946" target="_blank">550 Williamstown Road</a> came with a permit for 33 apartments with a ground floor commercial space.
It last traded for $3.425 million in 2014. CBRE Victoria agents Josh Rutman, Julian White and Mark Wizel secured the sale.
The property is currently a 500sqm showroom/warehouse which has been listed for rent through CBRE Melbourne agent Guy Naseli.
The warehouse with roller door access offers an internal office.
A vacant land parcel that sold for $2.055 in Port Melbourne last week set a suburb record for per sqm.
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