Construction is now underway at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/cumulus-grand-villas-carrara-17-baltimore-court-carrara-qld-4211">Cumulus Grand Villas</a> in Carrara, with all stages fully funded as <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/venturecrowd-property-projects">VentureCrowd</a> progresses its 59-residence gated community on an elevated ridgeline overlooking 100 hectares of natural savanna.

The commencement marks a key milestone for the Gold Coast project, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a> and being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/devcon">Devcon Property Group</a>, at a time when buyers are placing greater emphasis on delivery certainty and builder track record.

With Devcon active in South East Queensland since 1993 and having delivered more than 1,000 homes, the team is positioning Cumulus as a fully financed, under-construction offering in a market where risk mitigation has become a central consideration for off-the-plan purchasers.

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Located at 17 Baltimore Court, Cumulus Grand Villas comprises 59 three- and four-bedroom villas across four collections, Skyline, Canopy, Savanna and Broadview. Pricing starts from $1,455,000, with completion of the first stage targeted for Q4 2026.

Across the four collections, each design represents an expansive and thoughtfully considered offering. The Broadview provides additional flexibility within its floorplan, incorporating a multipurpose room or optional additional bedroom, and is priced from $1,895,000.&nbsp;

Configured across two levels, the four-bedroom villas feature two master bedrooms with private ensuites, as well as a multipurpose room (MPR), supporting intergenerational living, guest accommodation, or the creation of a dedicated retreat space.&nbsp;

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The main living areas are positioned on the ground floor, while the bedrooms are located upstairs, a configuration that promotes both family separation and connected living. All villas include a second master suite on the ground floor, reinforcing the project’s focus on flexibility and long-term adaptability.

That adaptability was central to BDA Architecture’s design approach. The team sought to create a sophisticated, low-maintenance product that makes the most of the site’s elevation and outlook while responding to evolving household needs. Expansive glazing, open-plan interiors and private outdoor areas draw in natural light and frame views towards the savanna, hinterland and Broadbeach skyline.

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VentureCrowd Director of Property David Whitting said the project responds to a growing group of buyers reassessing what premium living on the Gold Coast looks like.

Flexible floorplans have proven particularly relevant for purchasers aged between 40 and 65, including next home buyers, downsizers and investors. The inclusion of dual master suites in the Broadview design, along with options for a downstairs MPR or guest bedroom, allows homes to adapt as family dynamics shift, whether accommodating older parents, adult children, or extended stays.

Across the community, villas are specified with European appliances and premium fixtures and fittings, alongside double garages and landscaped private areas. The gated enclave includes number plate recognition entry, reinforcing a focus on security and exclusivity.

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Lifestyle amenity is anchored by the Infinity Terrace, an elevated communal space incorporating a 20m heated pool, alfresco zones and barbecue facilities, designed as a shared retreat within the neighbourhood. A two-acre private nature reserve with walking trails and rehabilitated bushland further integrates the development with its savanna-edge setting, reflecting a broader masterplan initiative to restore native vegetation and habitat corridors.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/carrara-qld-4211">Carrara</a>’s positioning continues to attract attention from prestige buyers seeking proximity to the coast without beachfront pricing. The suburb offers access to major retail centres including Pacific Fair and Robina Town Centre, is around 15 minutes from Broadbeach, and benefits from connectivity via the M1 to Brisbane and the Gold Coast Airport.

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VentureCrowd’s Cumulus Grand Villas in Carrara advances with construction underway

Joint venture partners <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> are officially launching the third and final residential stage at their landmark $350 million harbourfront precinct, Putney Wharf, with The Residences representing the final opportunity to secure a new home within this rare waterfront destination.

Strong demand has already been established across the earlier stages of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-residences-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a>, with more than 50 per cent sold ahead of this final release. The Residences will introduce a selection of the precinct’s most premium apartments, many of which were deliberately reserved for this concluding stage.

Located at 20 Waterview Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a> NSW, the completed precinct will comprise 67 residences, including 18 terraces and 49 apartments, alongside five retail tenancies and a 36-berth marina.

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Developed alongside partners Phoenix Property Investors and Mitsubishi Estate Asia, Putney Wharf occupies a prized 300-metre stretch of absolute waterfront and incorporates the historic former Halvorsen’s Boatshed. The precinct connects directly to surrounding parklands via a landscaped foreshore walkway and a large, landscaped podium linking both sides of the development to the adjoining foreshore parklands.

The Residences comprise two newly built, three-storey apartment buildings delivering a boutique collection of 30 generously proportioned waterfront apartments. Designed to capture harbour outlooks, natural light and cooling breezes, The Residences balance architectural refinement with relaxed, low-maintenance living.

Architecturally designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the apartments continue the cohesive design language seen across the broader precinct. A refined palette of light and dark materials, softer-toned stone and neutral, earthy finishes reflect the surrounding landscape and harbour setting. Interiors feature painted timber veneers, tactile joinery, timber flooring to living spaces and 100 per cent natural wool carpets in bedrooms, creating warm and sophisticated homes.

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Justin Brown, Executive Chairman and Founder of Abadeen, said the release of the final residential stage marks an important milestone for the project.

“Putney Wharf brings together everything we’ve learned over more than 25 years of development,” Mr Brown said. “It respects the site’s extraordinary maritime history while delivering contemporary homes that connect people directly to the harbour.

The Residences offer the rare combination of low-maintenance apartment living, waterfront outlooks with beautiful sunset views, and the convenience of retail and amenity at your doorstep. For boating enthusiasts, the opportunity to secure a private marina berth completes a truly unique Sydney harbourfront lifestyle.”

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PERIFA Managing Director and Co-Founder Fabrizio Perilli added that the diversity of housing across the precinct has been central to the project’s success.

“Whether it’s the heritage Halvorsen’s apartments, the Waterview Terraces or now The Residences, Putney Wharf offers a range of homes that respond to different lifestyles, all united by an unrivalled harbourfront setting,” Perilli said. “This is a precinct that will add lasting value to the Putney community.”

Managing project marketing and sales, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a> Partner Tim Rees said the final release has already attracted strong demand reflecting the project’s unique harbourfront position and the success of earlier stages.

“Following the strong response to both the Halvorsen’s Boatshed residences and the Waterview Terraces, The Residences represent the final chance to secure a new home within this tightly held waterfront precinct,” Rees said. “Buyers are drawn to the rare combination of absolute harbour frontage, parkside living and genuine architectural quality.”

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Putney Wharf is a one-of-a-kind mixed-use destination, delivering an exclusive residential offering alongside waterfront dining, retail and a 36-berth marina designed to the latest Australian Standards, accommodating vessels up to 18 metres and helping address Sydney Harbour’s ongoing marina shortage.

The precinct will include five retail tenancies and a prominent waterfront jetty area fronting the retail village, creating an activated harbourfront destination for residents and visitors alike.

Residents will enjoy direct access to lush harbourfront parklands, a public foreshore walkway and landscaped podium gardens connecting the development to the surrounding waterfront reserve. Construction across the Putney Wharf precinct is expected to be completed by Q2 2027.

Sales of The Residences officially launch this weekend, with the display suite open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12pm at Putney Wharf. Visitors are invited to enjoy a complimentary coffee while touring The Residences and experiencing the Putney Wharf lifestyle firsthand.

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Final Harbourfront release in Putney Wharf launches this weekend

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/draycon">Draycon Building</a> is nearing completion of Boutique Chevron Island, a 42-apartment development on the northern end of Chevron Island at 17–19 Parneno Street, with a limited-time offer of fully furnished apartments available.

Now more than 90 per cent complete, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/boutique-chevron-island-17-19-parneno-chevron-island-qld-4217">Boutique</a> has been shaped by one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held island addresses, where riverfront outlooks and walkable access to Surfers Paradise converge.

For Draycon Building Managing Director Howard Dabit, the appeal of the site was immediate.

“I knew it was a good site as soon as I saw it,” Dabit said.

“The position and location on the north end of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>, the way the river swirls around the site basically from the north to the east, it feels like the site is surrounded by the water. The height that we’ve got and the aspect looking north is beautiful. Eighty per cent of the apartments are looking north so they get that drenching sunlight coming in.”

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That northern orientation places the development within a stretch of Chevron Island defined by open river aspects and skyline views, while remaining embedded in the suburb’s established village setting.

Chevron Island has increasingly drawn owner-occupiers seeking centrality without the intensity of high-rise beachfront living. Positioned at the geographical centre of the Gold Coast, the island offers direct access to both the beach and key cultural infrastructure while retaining a neighbourhood-scale character.

Connected by bridge to Surfers Paradise, Chevron Island offers walkable access to beaches, riverfront parklands and a revitalised foreshore boulevard animated by walkers and cyclists throughout the day. The Pacific Ocean is only minutes away, reinforcing the suburb’s dual river-and-surf identity.

At the same time, Thomas Drive forms the spine of the island’s village life, delivering cafés, wine bars, casual dining and everyday services within easy reach. Independent grocers, wellness operators and neighbourhood retailers contribute to a community atmosphere that remains distinct from the vertical scale of the beachfront.

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In the opposite direction, the Green Bridge links directly to HOTA – Home of the Arts – placing galleries, performance venues and parklands within walking distance. Weekly markets and major exhibitions draw visitors from across the region, while residents return to a quieter residential pocket at day’s end.

Public transport, including nearby bus routes and the G:link light rail corridor along the coastal spine, strengthens connectivity north and south. Griffith University, the Gold Coast University Hospital precinct and established private schools such as The Southport School are all within a short drive.

Ongoing investment across Surfers Paradise, HOTA and the broader Southport corridor has elevated amenity while preserving Chevron Island’s comparatively low-rise residential character. It is this balance, walkable village atmosphere paired with metropolitan-scale infrastructure, that continues to differentiate the suburb from higher-density beachfront precincts.

Boutique comprises just 42 residences, designed to maximise river and skyline outlooks within this tightly held island setting.

Boutique Chevron Island is slated for completion in April 2026, with prices starting from $1,220,000.

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Draycon Building’s Boutique Chevron Island places 42 residences at the heart of the Gold Coast

Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has secured planning approval for a $300 million residential development in Lindfield, marking the company’s second project on Sydney’s North Shore and its first on the Upper North Shore.

Located on Beaconsfield Parade and designed by DKO Architecture, the state significant development comprises three buildings of up to 10 storeys and will include 399 residences, including 59 affordable homes and 40 adaptable homes.

Residences will range in size from one, two and three bedrooms, with two-bedroom apartments accounting for over 60 per cent of the product make-up. Residents will have access to a broad suite of amenities, including a wellness area, indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, a pool, a gym, a community room and a golf simulator.

In line with Deicorp’s long-standing focus on creating transit-oriented communities, the project is located just 260 metres from the Lindfield Train Station, reinforcing its role in delivering well-connected housing close to established infrastructure, retail and local services.

The inclusion of affordable and adaptable housing supports greater diversity within the local market, while the mix of apartment types responds to demand from downsizers, young professionals and families seeking access to the Upper North Shore.

Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri OAM said the approval represents an important milestone for both the company and the suburb

“This approval allows us to deliver well-designed homes in a location that is already supported by strong transport and community infrastructure," Deiri said.

"Our focus is on creating places that integrate into their surroundings and provide long-term value for residents, and the broader Lindfield community. Being within walking distance of the station ensures this project supports sustainable growth in the right locations."

Across its portfolio, Deicorp currently has 4,703 apartments under construction, playing a leading role in shaping connected, liveable communities across Sydney.

Its expanding portfolio of Metro-linked developments includes Tallawong Village, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> in Five Dock, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hyde-metropolitan-sydney-133-141-liverpool-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Hyde Metropolitan</a> in Sydney CBD, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/falcon-alexander-crows-nest-8-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Falcon &amp; Alexander</a> in Crows Nest and Showground Village, Castle Hill.

Deicorp purchased the Beaconsfield Paradise site last year. Construction is scheduled to commence in Q2 of 2026 and will be completed in 2029.

Deicorp expands portfolio to nearly 5,000 apartments with Lindfield project

In a joint venture with The Trump Organization, Australia developer Altus Property Group has announced plans to bring a Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower to the Gold Coast, marking the first Trump-branded project in Australia.

"Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast is our first official project in Australia and reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class luxury experiences in iconic locations around the world," Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, said.

"This development exemplifies the Trump brand’s dedication to quality, sophistication, and unmatched service, and we are thrilled to bring this vision to the vibrant Gold Coast community."

The 91-storey building, which will become the tallest in Australia at 335 metres, will feature a&nbsp;285-room luxury hotel bearing the trademark Trump logo. It will also include 272 luxury residential apartments, a three-level podium with an exclusive Beach Club, and over 3,400 sqm of premium commercial, retail, and dining space, revitalizing the central Surfers Paradise precinct.

“Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast will be a truly unique offering in the Australian market, bringing the prestige and allure of a world-class luxury brand,"&nbsp;Altus founder and chief executive David Young said.

"Altus Property Group is proud of its track record in delivering landmark developments across Australia, and our expertise ensures this project will be an outstanding success."

Trump Hotel heads for the Gold Coast to become Australia's tallest building

Williamstown

Metro Property Group are due to complete construction on their Williamstown development, One Lakeview, in the coming months.&nbsp;

They tasked&nbsp;Creation Homes to build the collection of 19 townhouses, which are nestled amidst the landscape of Jawbone Reserve, blending liveability and sustainability.&nbsp;

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Renowned for their commitment to environmentally and socially sustainable design, ClarkeHopkinsClarke have once again demonstrated their expertise in creating spaces that foster community connection while treading lightly on the planet, with each three and four-bedroom residences designed to harmonise with the waterside precinct.

From the initial planning stages, great emphasis was placed on integrating thoughtful orientation, water management, enhanced thermal control, and the utilisation of locally sourced materials. The result is a collection of homes that not only minimise energy usage but also reduce ongoing costs for residents.

The private landscaped courtyards are adorned with native plantings that not only enhance the natural beauty of Williamstown but also support the biodiversity of the region.

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Residents will find themselves at the doorstep of the Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve, a protected conservation area boasting wetlands, open grasslands, saltmarshes, and mangroves, with the reserve offers opportunities for bird watching and cycling or walking along The Bay Trail.

Bringing in an abundance of natural light and ventilation, each residence at One Lakeview features spacious and adaptable floor plans, while the choice of materials throughout aids in maintaining optimal thermal comfort and energy efficiencies.

Three and four-bedroom townhouses are still available in the development, with prices starting from $1.175 million.&nbsp;

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They tasked Creation Homes to build the collection of 19 townhouses, which are nestled amidst the landscape of Jawbone Reserve

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Construction to complete at Williamstown townhouse development, One Lakeview

Inspired by its coastal topography and local maritime history, Merchant Apartments are situated in the heart of AVJennings masterplanned community, Waterline Place.&nbsp;

As the grandest and final release within the community, Merchant comprises one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with an exclusive collection of luxury Sky Homes on the upper levels.&nbsp;

Envisioned by internationally acclaimed architectural firm Elenberg Fraser, Merchant’s facade is inspired by the expansive views and coastal environment that envelopes it.

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From the upper levels, a glance in any direction presents aspects to either the waters in the south, the lights of the CBD to the east and far-reaching views across Williamstown and beyond to the west.

Set to be home to 14 residential buildings when completed, which will bring around 510 apartments and townhouses to the sought-after Williamstown pocket, the masterplanned community is all brought together by a series of active and pedestrian friendly streets and laneways - with&nbsp;Merchant Apartments at the centre of it all.

Offering a lifestyle with&nbsp;bayside&nbsp;charm, suburban vibrancy and ultimate connectivity, Merchant sits just 12 kilometres from the CBD, with Williamstown Train Station just a short walk away.

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With a rich maritime history, this picturesque&nbsp;bayside&nbsp;suburb is situated within Hobson Bay and offers cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs, all within walking distance or a short car-ride.&nbsp;

Residents can take the West Gate Freeway to access the city or surf the coast,&nbsp;or catch&nbsp;a&nbsp;ferry for a scenic journey across the bay.

Williamstown Botanical Gardens also sit just a short stroll away from Merchant, along with the many cafes scattered along Nelson Place.&nbsp;

Construction has commenced. Buy now and save on stamp duty.

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The vision for Waterline Place was to be a village within a village

How Merchant Apartments compliment the Williamstown community

ASX-listed developer Cedar Woods has welcomed the completion of its fourth apartment building in Williams Landing, Lincoln Apartments, in Melbourne’s fast-growing west.

The Lincoln Apartments delivers 69 one and two-bedroom apartments over five levels, answering demand for first home buyers and local investors looking to enter the property market.&nbsp;

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Located at 38 Clark Street, the project also offers a suite of communal amenities, including a rooftop garden with barbecue facilities, along with a gym, complete with cardio equipment and weights.&nbsp;

Cedar Woods Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Archer said The Lincoln Apartments were designed with amenity front of mind, delivering both quality and convenience to residents.&nbsp;

“We know that a sense of community is a top priority for many first-home buyers, and we have fostered this sense of community by delivering inviting common areas within the building,” he said.&nbsp;

Designed by renowned Australian architecture practice DKO Architecture, Lincoln Apartments is comprised of a series of bold forms that anchor its presence in the heart of the town centre at the corner of Clark Street and Tonkin Way.

In a bid to attract couples and families to the community, each of the apartments incorporate clever storage solutions and generous layouts to enhance and maximise the flexibility and utility of the residences.

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Abundant glazing features throughout, allowing natural light to fill living and bedroom spaces, while balconies extend the sense of space within each apartment, celebrating indoor-outdoor living.

Williams Landing is one of the fastest growing suburbs in the City of Wyndham and is identified as a Major Activity Centre within the Plan Melbourne planning strategy, having the potential to accommodate a third of future white-collar jobs in the Wyndham area according to a MacroPlan Dimasi report.

With over 9,000 residences, the local community also benefits from a number of local business that have found their home in the area, along with sporting clubs and other community organisations which contribute to the burgeoning community.&nbsp;

“Williams Landing continues to grow year on year, and we’re seeing consistent demand for the area with a vacancy rate of just 1.2 per cent in June,” said Archer.&nbsp;

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The completion of Lincoln Apartments brings the Williams Landing Town Centre residential capacity to 268 apartment dwellings, complementing existing buildings Newtown, Oxford, and Lancaster Apartments.

Residents are still available in the Waterline Place Merchant Apartments, along with a selection of townhomes in the Firefly collection.&nbsp;

Designed by Elenberg Fraser, Merchant comprises a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with a collection of exclusive Sky Homes on the upper levels that take in the surrounding sweeping views of the bay and city skyline.

Crowning the building is the rooftop terrace, complete with multiple seating zones, a communal garden and&nbsp;children's play space.

Completion of Merchant Apartments is expected by mid-2024, signalling the final opportunity to buy into the masterplanned community.&nbsp;

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Established in Perth in 1987, Cedar Woods has grown to become one of the country’s leading developers.

From urban subdivisions, medium to high-density apartments and townhomes, to retail and commercial developments, the group has built up a mixed portfolio across their time, with the Victorian portfolio currently including the complementary Williams Landing Shopping Centre, as well as projects, St.A, St Albans, Jackson Green, Clayton South, Mason Quarter, Wollert, 88 Leveson, North Melbourne, Clara Place, and Fraser Rise.

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Williams Landing expands with the completion of fourth apartment building, Lincoln Apartments

Inspired by its coastal topography and local maritime history, AVJennings has developed the Merchant Apartments as the final and grandest apartment release in the Waterline Place masterplan.

Situated in the heart of the precinct, Merchant has been created with the community in mind, delivering a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with an exclusive Sky Home collection, which are housed on the upper floors of the building.

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Complete with a vibrant ground floor retail offering and a uniquely designed communal rooftop space, with sweeping views to the city and Hobsons Bay, Merchant has been designed by internationally acclaimed architects, Elenberg Fraser.

The façade of the building has been inspired by the surrounding views and the coastal environment that envelopes it, complemented with a variety of Indigenous and exotic vegetation that can coexist and survive in the climate.

Elenberg Fraser Interior Designer, Kate Shaw said, Merchant’s fluid undulant-shaped façade reflects light in a way that is reminiscent of the reflection of the sun off rippling water.

“Textural concrete walls intentionally bound the building to the east and west, angled to direct view lines towards the horizon,” she added.

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From its boutique lobby filled with local artwork and banquette seating, through to the finest of details, all aspects of Merchant’s interiors have been inspired by its tranquil locale.

“The lobby is a space that transitions from the external landscaped zones into a lush foliage-filled entry experience, appointed with gallery spaces featuring local landscape photographers and organic textural finishes that emulate a calming welcome,” said Shaw.

The interiors are bright and welcoming, designed to let in abundant natural light and draw in cool coastal air.

Two colour schemes are on offer within the Merchant Apartments, with Shore and Surf, further adding to the coastal vision.

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Merchant also offers five curated upgrade packages, allowing for even further customisation, with inclusions including Miele appliances, natural stone finishes, keyless entry, dimmable light switches, and more.

Floor to ceiling glazing maximises outlooks, bringing the outdoors in, while each adjoining balcony has been designed as an extension of the home, providing an addition living space in each apartment.

“Each apartment has been shaped by key aspect points, ensuring both private and shared spaces enjoy uninterrupted panoramas through the floor to ceiling glazing.”

“Premium positioned corner and dual aspect apartments take in sweeping bayside views, while affording occupants the flexibility to adapt room arrangements.”

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The crowning glory of Merchant is its rooftop terrace.

With its panoramic views of Melbourne and surrounds, the space is also home to built-in barbecues, multiple seating zones, as well as a communal garden.

One, two and three-bedroom apartments can still be snapped up in the project, with floorplans spanning from 55 sqm to 155 sqm.&nbsp;

Prospective buyers can experience their own 'first look' into the apartments with the group having recently opened a newly refurbished display suite, complete with full scale kitchen and bathroom examples.&nbsp;

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Complete with a vibrant ground floor retail offering and a uniquely designed communal rooftop space, with sweeping views to the city and Hobsons Bay, Merchant has been designed by internationally acclaimed architects, Elenberg Fraser.

A look inside the Merchant Apartments; the final apartment building in Waterline Place

Celebrated developers, AVJennings have recently taken home top honours, winning the &lsquo;Residential Development - Australia&rsquo; category at the International Property Awards, for The Empress apartments at Waterline Place.

The vision for Waterline Place is to be &lsquo;a village within a village&rsquo; - a&nbsp;vision which is quickly coming to life, designed by some of Australia&rsquo;s leading architects.

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The AVJennings community offers a range of apartments, townhomes and penthouse residences, with the community set to eventually be home to 14 residential buildings, with some 510 residences, all brought together by a&nbsp;series of active and pedestrian-friendly streets and laneways.&nbsp;

The Empress Apartments were launched back in 2019, comprising a mix of one, two and three-bedroom&nbsp;apartments, designed by&nbsp;internationally-renowned architect Elenberg Fraser.

A wave of local owner-occupiers and downsizers snapped up the majority of the apartments, which was predominately sold out prior to completion back in mid 2021.&nbsp;

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The latest Waterline Place offering has been coined the Merchant Apartments, which is set to deliver another 125&nbsp;apartments to the community, across two seven-storey buildings.

Designed in collaboration with&nbsp;Elenberg Fraser, the Merchant Apartments encompass learning from previous releases, combining&nbsp;a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with an exclusive collection of Sky Homes on the upper levels of the project, offering sweeping views of the surrounding bay and city skyline.

The ASX-listed developers will also incorporate boutique retail offerings across the ground floor, as well as a number of communal spaces, emblazoned with the work of local artists.

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Topping out the Merchant Apartments is the expansive rooftop terrace, featuring multiple seating zones, a communal garden and a children&rsquo;s play space, with completion of the building slated for mid 2024.&nbsp;

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The Empress Apartments were launched back in 2019, comprising a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, designed by internationally-renowned architect Elenberg Fraser

AVJennings win Residential Development, Australia category at the International Property Awards for Williamstown apartments

Prominent Melbourne developer AVJennings is giving buyers another opportunity to secure an apartment in their Williamstown community, Waterline Place.

Merchant Apartments is&nbsp;the latest apartment release&nbsp;since the Empress Apartments, which all-but sold out at the back end of 2021. The last few releases have been a string of contemporary townhouses.

Merchant Apartments is the grandest building in the community&nbsp;so far, offering up 130 apartments across two seven-level buildings.

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A mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be on offer, along with a collection of exclusive Sky Homes on the upper levels that will take in the surrounding sweeping views of the bay and city skyline.

Residents will enjoy access to boutique retail on the ground floor as well as communal spaces, featuring works from local artists, scattered throughout.

Crowning the building is the rooftop terrace, complete with multiple seating zones, a communal garden and&nbsp;children&#39;s play space.

The Merchant Apartments are the last building of its height to be built in City of Hobsons Bay, creating the&nbsp;final opportunity to purchase a new apartment in Williamstown with sweeping views to the CBD and beyond, with the building&#39;s impressive rooftop space the perfect place to enhance these vistas.&nbsp;

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Completion of Merchant Apartments is expected by mid-2024.&nbsp;

The ASX-listed developers vision for Waterline Place is to create&nbsp;&#39;a village within a village&#39;.&nbsp;

It&#39;s a&nbsp;vision which is quickly coming to fruition with Waterline Place already home to&nbsp;a number of apartment buildings, including Gem, Rosny, and Empress.

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The Firefly Townhomes, which are&nbsp;a collection of just five, three-storey townhomes on the coveted Cecil Street, are currently for sale, with completion slated for mid-2023.

Waterline Place is located just&nbsp;12 kms from Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD and a short walk from Williamstown railway station.

Eventually, Waterline Place will be home to 14 residential buildings with around 510 residences, with the&nbsp;neighbourhood&nbsp;brought together by a series&nbsp;of active and pedestrian-friendly streets and laneways.

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Merchant Apartments is the grandest building in the community, offering up 130 apartments across two seven-level buildings

AVJennings launch Merchant Apartments at Waterline Place, Williamstown

Piper Townhomes is the latest release in AVJenning&#39;s Waterline Place masterplan&nbsp;in the Melbourne&nbsp;bayside suburb of Williamstown.&nbsp;

Located on Nelson Place, Piper comprises just 14 townhomes and terraces.

Set for completion in&nbsp;mid-2022, it is just one part of the 500 residences planned for Waterline Place.

Urban picked out 5 things we love about Piper:

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<h2>1. Developed, and designed by AVJennings</h2>

AVJennings is a leading residential property development company that has been part of the Australian landscape for more than 85 years.

With over 12,700 lots in its portfolio, the company has experience in home building, land development, pre-planned integrated housing and medium density activities.

Other projects by AVJennings include Parkside, a townhouse project in Queensland&rsquo;s Bethania.

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<h2>2. Designed for young families and rightsizers</h2>

The three-bedroom townhouses have been designed with young families and rightsizers in mind, with extensive storage spaces, larger full-height windows, and a living area that opens out to a room-sized balcony.

Piper Townhomes are low-maintenance and family-ready homes with flexible spaces and covered outdoor areas for alfresco entertaining.

Across the expansive living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, the contemporary homes are bright, and bathed in natural light. The warm hues and textures are accented by crisp finishes like reconstituted stone bench tops and Smeg appliances in the kitchen.

Piper&nbsp;have a&nbsp;bluestone and angled roofline theme that mimics traditional local cottages and industrial buildings of the past, to blend in with the established architectural character of the area.

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<h2>3. Different designs and themes on offer across the townhomes and terraces</h2>

While the three-bedroom townhouses have been designed with with extensive storage spaces, larger full-height windows, and a living area that opens out to a room-sized balcony.

The smaller mid-row terraces&nbsp;feature vertical zoning and a planned layout which allows for natural light.

Four of the five townhomes sit on a smaller 125 sqm plot, with number 5 offering 184 sqm of space, similar to the nine terraces.&nbsp;

They offer two different colour schemes, Smoke, with a focus on darker brushed colours and Blonde, a&nbsp;lighter theme.

<h2>4. Location Location Location</h2>

Located within Hobson Bay, the area offers cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs.

Residents are also close to Williamstown, Williamstown Beach and Newport train stations and 9km away from the city.

Take a tour of the area and&nbsp;discover the walking trails of Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park or catch the cricket at the Williamstown Cricket Ground near Seaview Williamstown a breezy location for seaside events.

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<h2>5. One part of a masterplan that pays heritage to the suburbs Maritime history</h2>

The development references Williamstown&rsquo;s well-known local personality Richard Piper, the postmaster of the Williamstown Post Office during the mid-nineteenth century.

It is across the road from&nbsp;&nbsp;Gem Pier where residents can get a closer look at the HMAS Castlemaine, a ship museum indicative of Williamstown&#39;s tight naval connections.

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Set for completion in mid-2022, Piper is just one part of the 500 residences planned for Waterline Place

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Five things Urban love about AVJennings Piper Townhomes in Williamstown 

Piper Townhomes is a boutique collection of 14 modern, low-maintenance townhouses in the bayside suburb of Williamstown.&nbsp;

The terraces are&nbsp;just one part of AVJennings&#39; vision for Waterline Place, which they described as &ldquo;a village within a village&rdquo;. It will be home to around 500 residences across 14 apartment and townhouse developments, weaved among a sea of biophilic and pedestrian-friendly, streets and laneways.&nbsp;

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Piper comprises nine three-bedroom homes facing Nelson Place, starting from an extension of the neighbouring Lonsdale and Lysander townhomes. They will continue&nbsp;the bluestone and angled roofline theme that mimics traditional local cottages and industrial buildings of the past, to blend in with the established architectural character of the area.

The three-bedroom townhouses have been designed with young families and downsizers in mind, with extensive&nbsp;storage spaces, larger&nbsp;full-height windows, and a living area that opens out to a room-sized balcony.

The smaller mid-row terraces feature vertical zoning and a planned layout which allows for natural light.&nbsp;AVJennings said they were ideal for young couples wanting their first home, as well as being attractive to&nbsp;investors.

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Located within Hobson Bay, the area offers cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs.

Residents are also close to Williamstown, Williamstown Beach and Newport train stations and nine kilometres away from the city.

Piper Townhomes are&nbsp;expected to be completed by&nbsp;mid-2022.

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Comprising just 14 residences, it is just one part of AVJennings vision for Waterline Place which they described as “a village within a village”.

How the luxury Piper Townhomes fit in AVJennings Waterline Place community in Williamstown

ASX-listed developer AVJennings is matching the government stamp duty concession on all Piper Townhomes for those who buy before the end of June.

Piper is a boutique collection of 14 modern, low-maintenance townhouses in the stunning bayside suburb of Williamstown.

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The development references Williamstown&rsquo;s well-known local personality Richard Piper, the postmaster&nbsp;of the Williamstown Post Office during the mid-nineteenth century.

&ldquo;With a rich maritime history, this picturesque suburb is situated within Hobson Bay and offers cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

Residents can secure one of nine three-bedroom homes facing Nelson Place, an extension of the neighbouring Lonsdale and Lysander townhomes at Waterline Place.

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According to the developers, the vision for Waterline Place is to be &ldquo;a village within a village&rdquo;. It will be home to approximately 500 residences and feature a series of green, active and pedestrian-friendly streets and laneways.

Featuring bluestone and an angled roofline that pays homage to Williamstown&rsquo;s industrial past, the three-bedroom homes blend in with the established character of the area.

With full-height windows, clever storage solutions and a large living area that opens into a room-sized balcony, these larger residences are ideal for couples, young families and downsizers.

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The five two-bedroom, two-bathroom terraces fronting Waterline Place are designed for first time buyers or couples looking for intelligent layouts.

Delivering a compact design, the two-bedroom townhomes include a ground-floor study, living room, under-stair storage and a single-car garage.

Prices for the homes in the Piper collection start from $830,000 and reach up to $1,495,000 for a three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property.

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For residents who purchase the off-the-plan residence before 30th June, AVJennings will pay a rebate at settlement to the same value as the government concession.

The development is expected to reach completion in mid-2022.

About the developer

AVJennings is a leading residential property development company that has been part of the Australian landscape for more than 85 years.

With over 12,700 lots in its portfolio, the company has experience in home building, land development, pre-planned integrated housing and medium density activities.

Other projects by AVJennings include <a href="/developments/bethania-qld-4205">Parkside, a townhouse project in Queensland&rsquo;s Bethania</a>. 
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For residents who purchase the off-the-plan residence before 30th June, AVJennings will pay a rebate at settlement to the same value as the government concession

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Pay $0 stamp duty on the brand-new Piper Townhomes in Williamstown

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The ASX-listed developer AV Jennings has seen a wave of local owner-occupiers and downsizers snap up apartments in their latest residential tower Empress Apartments.

Empress Apartments, designed by Elenberg Fraser, is part of the Waterline Place community, a stone's throw from Williamstown Beach. There will be around 450 residences across the project, a combination of apartments and townhouses.

Empress is the third apartment tower of four planned. Due for completion in June, around 75 per cent of the eight level tower has sold. 

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Caleb Smith, principal architect at Elenberg Fraser, says the sculptural form of Empress reflects the nautical heritage of Williamstown, with profiled corners inspired by the classic bow-wave of ships slicing through water.

"The horizontal profiles of the upper storeys give the building a lightness while reducing glare within the interior spaces," Smith said.

"The interiors have been thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of breathtaking bay scenes and abundant natural light. Extensive glazing to all apartments draws the views into the interior spaces, while dual and corner aspects layouts are designed to capture the sea breezes."

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Crowning Empress is a rooftop with 360 degree views. In one direction is the beach and the other the Melbourne skyline.

AVJennings sales agent Susan Lindblom says the owner-occupiers and local down-sizers have been attracted to the development so far. They're selling their family home and downsizing - having accumulated some capital growth from their house and buying an apartment with a small mortgage and banking the rest in to their super.

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One of Waterline Place's newer apartment buildings GEM, sold out recently, with just the penthouse remaining.

Following the completion of Empress, there will be just one apartment building left. Dubbed The Merchant, the development will comprise around 140 one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as a selection of upper level skyhomes.

It has been proposed to be seven levels, which will be the last building of that height in the City of Hobsons Bay. Recent regulations has put a cap on residential apartment developments which can't be higher than two or three storeys in the city.

The Merchant is set to launch this toward the end of the year.

Also launching this year, in the next few months, is Piper Townhomes. There will be 14 three-storey townhomes, 10 fronting Nelson Place, four set at the rear on Waterline Place.

They follow the nearly complete Bower Townhomes, two banks of six three storey townhomes which have been favoured by professional couples with dual income and no kids, as well as families.

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The Bower Townhomes

The Bower Townhomes arguably have the best location of the townhouses, set opposite Point Jelly Brand Reserve with water views. They range in price from $1.9 million up to $2.35 million.
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