The final apartments in the most recently completed new development in Balwyn present some of the largest and most exclusive ever delivered in one of Melbourne’s most established and character-rich neighbourhoods.

Boutique developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/wulff-projects">Wulff Projects</a>,&nbsp;alongside partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pga-group">PGA Group</a>, has just finished <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/threadneedle-balwyn-1-5-threadneedle-street-balwyn-vic-3103">Threadneedle</a>, 17 home-sized residences designed completely for the owner-occupier.

Named after its location on Threadneedle Street, the new project has been shaped by the heritage fabric of Balwyn. It offers two low-rise buildings of eight and nine apartments respectively, designed to emulate traditional standalone homes.&nbsp;

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John Scaramuzzino, Director at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, explains the design intention.

“Given the quiet residential character of the street with many homes dating back to the 1930s and 1940s, we approached Threadneedle wanting to appear less as a collection of apartments and more as a traditional residence. This led to creating not one but two buildings that could “breathe” with larger garden-based apartments functioning more like small homes.”

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The north-facing residences are nestled among extensive landscaped gardens by Ben Scott Garden Design, with over one-third of the site dedicated to greenery. The resulting setting is one of calm seclusion, where architecture and landscape work in tandem to offer immediate liveability.

With construction now complete, the final apartments include a top-floor, single-level penthouse residence priced from $2.8 million. This home offers three bedrooms, a dedicated study, two bathrooms plus powder room, and three car spaces with an oversized storage room.&nbsp;

Interiors prioritise spatial comfort and natural light, with three-metre-high ceilings, oversized internal doors and a full-width terrace oriented to the north, east and west.&nbsp;

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Floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows ensure thermal performance across seasons, supported by automated external blinds, zoned heating and cooling, and a fireplace for added ambiance.

Each apartment has been individually designed to maximise privacy and garden outlooks. Kitchens combine refined finishes with practical considerations: stone benchtops, butler’s pantry, full-height joinery and concealed rangehoods.&nbsp;

The inclusion of dedicated home offices responds to contemporary living patterns, while bathrooms feature sculptural bathtubs and brushed nickel fixtures.&nbsp;

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Threadneedle also integrates best-practice sustainability measures, achieving a 7 Star average NatHERS rating. Initiatives include solar PV systems, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing and irrigation, and high-performing building insulation. These elements enhance daily comfort while reducing ongoing maintenance and energy demand.

"We believe Threadneedle sets a new standard of design excellence and building quality for Balwyn,"&nbsp;Scaramuzzino added.

"It’s an architectural response we’re particularly proud of, and one we’re sure residents will be equally proud to call home."

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Final homes remaining as Threadneedle, Balwyn completes construction

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Sydney's top 15 new apartments developments set to launch in 2026

Developer-builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dasco-australia">DASCO</a> has pushed beyond the now-standard inclusions of rooftop pools and landscaped podiums at its recently launched new Epping project, Senso.

It has laid out over 4,000 sqm of resident-only amenity in a move designed to compete directly with low-density housing on livability, not just density. The result is a development that supports genuine daily use through purposeful spaces distributed across its five-building, 479-apartment precinct.

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Two rooftop pools form the anchor of Senso. One is a 27-metre lap pool adjoining a heated spa, designed for everyday fitness rather than just summer leisure. The second sits on a lower podium, allowing different buildings to share in vertical access and reducing crowding during peak times.

It is the secondary spaces that start to distinguish Senso from other large-scale suburban projects. A rooftop cinema is integrated into a landscaped terrace, offering open-air screenings with natural ventilation and passive cooling.&nbsp;

The inclusion of a “sensory walk”, an elevated boardwalk that threads through the site, suggests a rare investment in non-commercial, non-essential amenity: space for quiet movement that doesn’t double as access or traffic circulation.

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The gym and wellness centre, often relegated to a small ground-floor room in many builds, takes on more substance here. Residents have access to a fully equipped gym, as well as outdoor yoga areas and meditative zones that integrate greenery and natural light.&nbsp;

The Club Lounge is similarly designed to support multiple use cases, with a private dining terrace, kitchenette, workspace, and lockable wine storage. These aren’t superficial additions; their scale and spatial allocation indicate serious intent for frequent resident use.

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Importantly, Senso’s amenities are embedded within a site that spans more than 10,000 sqm, allowing for better separation between spaces and reduced noise spillover, a critical but often overlooked factor in high-density developments. This spatial generosity also enables multiple alfresco kitchens and communal terraces without compromising individual privacy or usable space.

While many developments make claims about lifestyle, few back it with this level of built infrastructure. Senso’s mix of dedicated fitness, wellness, social and passive green spaces suggests a conscious response to the post-pandemic shift in housing expectations, especially among owner-occupiers.&nbsp;

DASCO is one of several leading developers who have taken out Resilience Insurance's Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing buyers with a 10-year structural and waterproofing warranty, and giving them the ultimate peace of mind.

Senso is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

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Following the proposal by the Minns Labor Government to rezone Parramatta Road to create up to 8,000 new homes, prominent developer Ceerose has gone to the NSW Gov to increase the density of its new mixed-use residential building in Leichhardt.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/ceerose">Ceerose</a>, founded by Edward Doueihi nearly three decades ago, has filed plans for 154 apartments above ground-floor retail at 307-315 Parramatta Road, a key corner site near Norton Street, the main high street strip in Leichhardt.

It's an upsize from the previously approved scheme of 63 apartments across a seven-storey building.

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The project is being advanced through the State Significant Development (SSD) pathway, with concurrent rezoning sought to facilitate the proposal. The 10-storey development would rise over a four-level basement and deliver two retail tenancies, one a larger-format offering and the other a smaller “hole in the wall” space, addressing the Parramatta Road frontage. 21 of the apartments are dedicated as affordable housing.

According to the Urban Design Report by Architecture AND, the scheme includes a podium and tower configuration, with a fine-grain, two-storey parapet street wall that references the traditional shopfront rhythm along the corridor. “An elegant tower form is proposed, combined with a characterful two storey frontage... articulating it as two related buildings, providing consistency with the rhythm and grain of Parramatta Road,” the report notes.

The residential component is split across two slender towers set back from the street edge, a design move aimed at preserving solar access and reducing perceived bulk. This massing strategy also seeks to improve residential amenity by focusing scale toward the quieter northern interface, away from Parramatta Road’s noise and pollution.

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Architecture AND has worked with Ceerose on previous Inner West projects, and cites a deep familiarity with the local character. Their design draws heavily on context, heritage, and sunlight access considerations, and engages with the Inner West Council’s “Our Fairer Future” strategic planning framework.

The site spans 2,712 sqm and is located near key intersections with Catherine Street, Hay Street, and Redmond Street. It adjoins a public carpark to the north and is within walking distance of Stanmore and Petersham stations. It is also flagged in state and local planning strategies, including the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy, as a suitable candidate for increased density.

Ceerose recently completed The Alex Collective on McEvoy Street in Alexandria, Abbie's Lane in Annandale, and the award-winning Munro House in Elizabeth Bay.

The Parramatta Road corridor is coming to life with the proposed rezoning which is serviced by a significant number of bus, light rail and train routes.

Deicorp is progressing with its $1.8 billion <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> precinct on Parramatta Road in Five Dock, as is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/toga-to-push-on-with-five-dock-mixed-use-masterplan">TOGA further down the street</a>. Those two projects alone will bring nearly 2,000 new homes to Parramatta Road.

First look: Ceerose plots mixed-use Leichhardt development on Parramatta Road

North Sydney's landmark 'SBS Building' on Alfred Street is set to be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use residential tower in the booming North Sydney.

Commercial property group FiveX is behind the plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/275-alfred-street-north-north-sydney-nsw-2060">39-storey tower</a>, the latest project to advance under the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

They are proposing 184 apartments above retail spaces, which will replace the existing 20-storey commercial building. FiveX was set up more than five decades ago by Joshua and Marko Berger. It is currently led by Joshua's son Lesli.&nbsp;

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According to the Architectural Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fjc-studio">FJC Studio</a>, the slender tower form has been deliberately designed to respect the site's transitional setting at the southern gateway to the North Sydney CBD, where high-rise towers give way to lower-scale residential precincts.

"The slender tower form and articulated podium establish a respectful relationship with nearby heritage and low rise buildings, including the Whaling Road Heritage Conservation Area,” the architecture firm noted, adding that the tower “completes a missing link in the urban fabric” while enhancing the Alfred Street streetscape.

The proposed building will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with 15 percent of the gross residential floor area allocated as affordable housing. There is an agreement already in place that those apartments will be managed by Evolve Housing.

The project aligns with broader state housing objectives, including the National Housing Accord target of delivering 1.2 million new homes by 2029. The Scoping Report filed with the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) suggests the site "presents no impediments to rapid delivery,” with construction able to commence within 12 months of receiving consent.

North Sydney has been one of the most popular suburbs in Sydney for new and off the plan apartment development, but hasn't had the supply to keep up with demand, until recently.

AURA by Aqualand was, for a long time, the only off the plan apartment building on the market. That completed last year, and has sold the majority of its 386 luxury apartments. Recently ALAND launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-walden-173-179-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The Walden</a> on the same street, selling over $100 million within just a few hours of its launch, while developer CASA also launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-mclaren-north-sydney-45-mclaren-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">The McLaren</a>&nbsp;in the same precinct.

First look: Fivex plans 39-storey residential tower in booming North Sydney

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An oceanfront trophy home at Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula is for sale.
The cul-de-sac home located at 16 Ritchie Avenue adjoins the Bridgewater Bay National Park. It is also just metres away from beaches.
The five bedroom smart home overlooks Bass Strait, Port Phillip Bay and the city skyline. Its fully landscaped native garden and natural stone infinity pool and spa commands a northern view across the bay to the city.
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The architectural six-star rated home features a cobblestone driveway, towering ceiling height entrance, feature staircase, triple Gaggenau wall ovens in the centralised gourmet kitchen, alfresco barbecue area with fully integrated refrigeration and poolside oasis. 
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The two-story house is serviced by a lift and separate dumbwaiter. It also has keyless access, three car lock up garages, solar and gas heated pool with in-floor cleaning, Control4house automation and AV, hydronic heating, irrigation, air conditioning and automated blinds throughout, and a 15 kilowatt solar system.
The home was approved for construction in mid-2017 with council records showing a $1.5 million estimated construction cost.
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The 1,116 sqm holding was previously sold for $980,000 in 2017 and $850,000 in 2015 when offered with approved $950,000 plans by Centrum of South Yarra.
Its price guidance has been advised as between $4.6 million and $4.9 million by Peninsular Sotheby's International Realty agents Rob Curtain and Danielle Vains.
There was a $2.45 million sale two doors away in late 2018.
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Oceanfront Blairgowrie smart home for sale

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A coastal four bedroom Blairgowrie retreat has been listed for sale.
It comes with an indicative selling price of $2.2 million to 2.4 million.
The new offering has been listed by Liz Jensen and Jan Blaber from Kay &amp; Burton Portsea.
It is positioned on a 2200 sqm block at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-blairgowrie-127984314" target="_blank">431 Melbourne Road</a>, a short walk to the beach along nearby Roseville Avenue.
The house comes with four bathrooms.
There is double garage space.
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The house approval was secured in 2001 with the pool approved in 2014. 
 
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Coastal Blairgowrie house listed for sale 

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Malcolm Watkins, co-founder of Australian Finance Group, and his partner Peter Kerr have listed Del Sole, their Blairgowrie weekender.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property/12-ritchie-ave-blairgowrie-vic-3942" target="_blank">extensive four bedroom, four bathroom beach house</a> on Ritchie Avenue comes with four living areas.
A north facing alfresco decking looks out over the bushland and the ocean.
The swimming pool wraps around the home. 
Watkins paid $2.4 million in 2011. 
Sotheby's International Realty agents Rob Curtain and Patrick Shinn are asking $2.7 million.
Watkins and Kerr have since bought a 7,500 sqm block nearby in Sorrento.
The listing coincides with the sale of Malcolm's grand Toorak mansion which he owned with Kerr.
Having spent $6,155,000 in Hawthorn last year, the couple are selling the redundant opulent five bedroom, six bathroom designer mansion after their $2.8 million purchase in 2013. 
Melbourne Southeby's agents Sarah Case and Melinda Ma were initially asking about $12 million for the mansion.
Occupying a 606 sqm corner parcel on Benson Avenue, the home features a White Glass staircase that leads to a rooftop terrace that opens from the games room.
A ground floor 'rose room' bar flows to an expansive terrace with swimming pool, spa and cinema style television floating above the water. 
The basement features a decadent cigar room and separate 1000 bottle wine cellar, Gold Class style cinema and gym with fully self-contained guest suite. 
Watkins was one of the founding directors of Australian Financial Group, one of the country’s biggest mortgage brokers.
He was appointed as an additional director to the Mortgage &amp; Finance Association of Australia in 2015.
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Australian Finance Group co-founder Malcolm Watkins lists Blairgowrie weekender

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A coastal house at Blairgowrie has been listed for auction on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-blairgowrie-124356918" target="_blank">40 Koonya Avenue</a>, the property uses vertical timber boards with contrasting polished concrete render finish for the exteriors.
The interior features spacious high-ceilings rooms and quality inclusions with sliding doors and windows throughout the home.
The property features three zones, a master suite with huge walk-through robe and lavish ensuite.
There is also a kitchen featuring butler’s pantry, dining and lounge with stone benchtops and Delonghi kitchen appliances.
There is also a children/guest quarters with three bedrooms, bathroom, living area and laundry.
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Outside there is an alfresco deck with a fully tiled and heated pool/spa along with a garden.
The property is scheduled for auction on 29 January and is offered through Jellis Craig agents Hamish Opray and Hamish Opray.
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The trophy home Karkalla Beach House in Blairgowrie has been listed with $1.4 million hopes.
Inspired by Bauhaus architecture, the contemporary four bedroom home sits on a block traded for $350,000 in 2013.
The home underwent $600,000 plus in works.
The facade has three dimensions. A rusted steel cladding meets a blue render and Australian hardwood.
Crafted by an award winning interior designer, the home decor has been designed with Scandinavian principles.
Liz Jensen of Kay &amp; Burton has the listing of <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-blairgowrie-122020854" target="_blank">26 Hilltop Avenue</a> which is one of the few to be <a href="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=kQTAsWRuNBv" target="_blank">available with a 3D tour.</a>
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Bauhaus inspired beach house at Blairgowrie

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The Blairgowrie home built by Jane Parker, one of the creators of clothing and homewares brand Country Road, has been listed on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula.
The 5700 sqm holding, <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/44-knox-road-blairgowrie-vic-3942-2012343508" target="_blank">Pirates Bay, at 44 Knox Road</a>, overlooks national parkland, the bay and the township. It was last sold in 1997 by Parker.
There is a five-bedroom-plus-study house. There's six outdoor entertainment decks – one with a heated pool.
The grouds have a tennis court amid established gardens.
Kay &amp; Burton’s Liz Jenson and Gerald Delany have $4 million plus hopes.
Parker had helped establish Country Road with her brother Stephen Bennett in 1974. 
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