<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Gardner Vaughan Group breaks ground on first Gold Coast development, Bronze on Chevron

Brisbane off the plan apartments

Aria Property Group have come a long way since their first multi-residential development on the Sunshine Coast in the early 2000’s.

While they're currently creating some of the best apartment developments in Brisbane, in both sustainability and design, the path Aria and its senior management has taken over the last two decades wasn't a particularly well-trodden one.

I recently caught up with Aria's longtime Development Director Brent Liddell, who was a founding member of Aria alongside fellow Development Director Michael Hurley, Managing Director Tim Forrester, and Chief Financial Officer David Marsland.

The trio all went to school with each other on the Sunshine Coast.

"Tim and I have never not worked together," Liddell says, having worked with Tim's dad in the first holidays out of school.

Tim's dad was property developer Rod Forrester, who co-founded the previously ASX-listed developer FKP Limited. They at one time was the biggest owner and operator of retirement villages in Australia and New Zealand.

Liddell said the experience they got at such a young age from Rod and senior figures in the development industry was invaluable.&nbsp;

And while they spent the first six or seven years developing residential and industrial and even subdivision, everywhere from Ipswich and Caboolture and even the USA, Liddell says they learnt the hard way as they never became the master of anything.

"We call those the apprenticeship years," Liddell says.

The aforementioned "apprenticeship years" however came to an abrupt halt when the GFC hit Australia. It was then when Aria narrowed their focus just to Brisbane, and just to apartments.

Having grown up on the Sunshine Coast, their self-confessed lack of knowledge of Brisbane somewhat worked in their favour.

"We just sort of ended up here, but we never really understood the difference between north and south Brisbane as none of us were from there," Liddell recalls.

"South Brisbane had the art gallery's, Southbank, and all the transport infrastructure in place, but the prices were half the price of Fortitude Valley and New Farm. It never made any sense to us."

So Aria went on a spending spree in the early 2000's, and as the business grew, they decided to shift their focus primarily to Brisbane's inner south and create mixed-use project, and dispose of the rest.

They stake claim to the first completed project in Brisbane post the GFC in 2010, and haven't looked back. Since then they've&nbsp;ventured into the Gabba, Kangaroo Point, and East Brisbane.

Much like the GFC but not quite as challenging for Aria, the team were afforded a similar pause for breathe where they reviewed their next steps. And that next step was sustainability.

"Among the three of us we have something called BHAGs, Big Hairy Audacious Goals," Liddell says.

"We said: 'why not go on this quest for our fifth pillar of our developments as sustainability.'"

Aria had played with a few things over the years, trying out solar panels on the roof of projects, rain water harvesting and smart irrigation, double glazing, timers and sensors through our common areas, green walls and or extensive landscaping in every building.

"We knew we wouldn't see a huge return, but we also knew it was the right thing to be doing in the projects."

<div>Their first cab off the rank with the new sustainability lens was Riviere in Kangaroo Point, which is due for completion in July.</div>

<div><img alt="Riviere Kangaroo Point" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4b211da5-90ef-407f-9955-005ffdafeb85" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-04-21%20at%201.59.03%20pm.png?VersionId=XuaQfQVikK4LqAfRlDISipgLQYTVJSme" />A render of the rooftop from Riviera. Image supplied</div>

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<div>"It's as much as we've done on any project," Liddell suggests.</div>

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<div>The whole roof is covered with solar. Energy harvested during the day is used through a battery at night. The lobbies are cross-ventilated, and each apartments features an innovative front door. Sitting in front of a regular front door is a mesh-like lockable door which allows breezes to come through the lobby and into the apartment.</div>

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<div>There's 124 apartments across the 12-level building at 480 Main Street, as well as 2,150 sqm of residential amenity. Part of their sustainability initiatives, Aria disclose on every project how many trees and plants they use as part of the development to both reduce carbon emissions and bring more green to apartment living. Riviere utilised over 8,000. Aria projects will have over 100,000 plants and trees by 2032.</div>

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<div>There's also Trellis, which is expected to be wrapped up mid this year. That has a facade which fully opens up, an interpretation of the modern Queenslander with a big verandah. Aria is hoping to offset 100 per cent of the electricity with solar at Trellis.</div>

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<div>Construction timelines are around the same for Upper House, which will be a striking addition to the city skyline due to the "birds nest" roof.</div>

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<div>The striking timber ribbons have been hoisted up to the top of the tower. They were made by a woodworker from Italy who came over to Australia for three months to install the ribbons.</div>

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<div><img alt="Upper House Aria" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="410ede19-e079-4962-af1b-5db533d1239a" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-04-21%20at%202.00.58%20pm.png?VersionId=kGJyXxURXWMSPCzPwYeKLoHiZoUdAauA" />A render of the rooftop at Upper House Image supplied</div>

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<div>Their most recent project is Canopy House. It had all the sustainability overlays too, sold extremely strongly at the end of last year and is now under construction.</div>

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<div>They'll be launching the second stage of TreeHouse in the next few months, called Casamia, having secured the neighbouring site since selling out the initial Jane Street tower.</div>

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<div>Aria has also just filed an application for a <a href="/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-aria-lodge-plans-for-curved-south-brisbane-tower">curved 30-level tower on Cordelia Street</a>, just up the road from their Fish Lane Precinct where they developed the award-winning project, The Standard.</div>

I recently caught up with Aria's longtime Development Director Brent Liddell, who was a founding member of Aria alongside Managing Director Tim Forrester and Chief Financial Officer David Marsland

How Aria have honed their craft over the last two decades

A new boutique apartment building is set to make its mark on New Farm, thanks to a joint venture between Frank Developments and Signature Property Partners.

Frank Developments, who are soon to launch the luxury MIRA tower on the Gold Coast's Garfield Terrace, is ran by developer Frank Licastro, while Signature Property is headed by Frank's cousin Joe.

The duo will no doubt hope to see similar success of one of Frank's first multi-res projects, Maison, which saw stellar off the plan sales, and then resales, following its completion.

They're seeking to develop just off the water at 121 Oxlade Drive. The four-level building will home just 10 apartments.

There will be seven two and three-bedroom units, and three four-bedroom penthouses.

The architects behind the design, BYculprit, say that the development will blend the legacy of Brisbane architecture with the movement and energy of the Brisbane River.

The external façade will feature natural tones, textured render, vertical balustrades and reflective glass windows, which are all inspired by the colours and textures of the river and the surrounding area.

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"The soft and fluid facade is linked to the Brisbane River and mimicking the ebb and flow of water. Contouring of the building form create a dynamic facade that create light and shadow and responds to the passage of time," BYculprit noted in their design statement.&nbsp;

The building will be a nod to the traditional Queenslander house, with cascading and wrapping landscape and fine-grain lattice works forming the facade screens. The materials, finishes, and landscaping are simple yet elegant, creating a dynamic facade that plays with light and shadow throughout the day.

An abundance of landscape within the project becomes a defining feature as it wraps each balcony and roof terrace along both Oxlade Drive and Sargent Street that adds natural layout of colour and texture

Inside the apartments, living areas and bedrooms will be directed towards the natural light, pulling in daylight from the north east and the south east. The upper units will feature a central light atrium along the staircase, drawing in natural daylight and exuding an indoor-outdoor experience.

The ground floor apartments surround themselves with large private yards that encourage outdoor entertaining and recreational use directly from the living areas, while the&nbsp;apartments are all fronted with generous sized balconies extending the living areas and bedrooms to these spaces.

The building orientation will channel prevailing breezes off the river, with large sliding doors and operable windows promoting natural cross ventilation throughout.

Crowning the development will be a rooftop terrace with a pool, offering sweeping views of the city skyline and the nearby river.

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The duo will no doubt hope to see similar success of one of Frank's first multi-res projects, Maison, which saw record-breaking sales and resales following its completion

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Licastro cousins team up for boutique New Farm apartments

Aria Property Group is set to continue its development in South Brisbane, lodging plans for a glass-swathed apartment tower.

Aria, who completed the&nbsp;award winning project The Standard and the Fish Lane Precinct down the road on Cordelia Street, have had world renowned architect Woods Bagot put together the plans for the 30-level tower.

There will be 256 apartments on offer, a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, including a handful of penthouses.

True to Aria's focus on extensive rooftop amenity, the new tower will also feature a&nbsp;rooftop pool and&nbsp;sky terrace, various amenity rooms, and dining and lounging areas.

The 2023 UDIA National award-winning developer drew inspiration from the circular motif of its sister tower, The Standard, creating a proportioned form with a three storey crown rising above.

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In the Architectural Report submitted to the Brisbane City Council, Woods Bagot highlighted three key ideas upon which the designs for the Cordelia Street tower was based on:

1. The tower, podium and ground level are clearly expressed, with considerations of proportion to its scale and context. The height of the podium is complementary to the neighbouring developments. 

2. The tower volume is articulated as a series of cylindrical forms, to create an expression of verticality and slenderness in the tower The circular motif presents a striking counterpoint to the immediate urban context. 

3. The verticality of the tower is further enhanced by extending the tower volumes to different heights, creating a feature 'crown': a recognisable feature on the South Brisbane skyline.

The new project will continue Aria Property’s streak of green walls, sleeving the building’s podium façade, with brick finishes throughout the ground plane referencing South Brisbane’s rich character and heritage.

Throughout the lobby, an array of work-from-home spaces and private offices will be available for residents, along with lush landscaping and outdoor seating and lounging areas.

Aria Property Development Manager Michael Hurley said the project has been designed to fit in with the existing style and feel of the surrounding streetscapes, including Fish Lane which Aria Property has helped revitalise and re-develop along with Brisbane City Council since 2014.

"Our vision was to continue to support and invest in the area, building on our long-term relationships and establishing new connections within the community. We're excited to contribute to its future growth and opportunities,” Hurley said.

Aria have had world renowned architect Woods Bagot put together the plans for the 30-level tower.



First look exclusive: Aria lodge plans for curved South Brisbane tower

The new Monarch Residences by Consolidated Properties Group is set to take pride and place in the heart of Toowong.

It's location at 600 Coronation Drive is one of the key selling points of the project, which is why&nbsp;Consolidated, along with joint venture partner Qualitas Group, snapped up the site for $35.5 million from Sunland in March 2022. The site has been vacant since 2006 when the ABC decommissioned their operations.

Positioned on the last significant riverfront parcel of land in Toowong, future residents of Monarch Residences will have the beauty of the Brisbane River on their doorstep, with the convenience of the city just minutes away by ferry or train.

Monarch Residences, which has had a strong sales run since being launched through Colliers last month, is ideally located for amenity, just across the road from the recently upgraded Toowong Village shopping centre and striking blue glass office tower.

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Toowong Village recently welcomed a new 4,000 sqm Woolworths and has a range of fashion outlets such as Juniper &amp; Co, Sussan and Moda Elegante. There's over 20 food options for dine in and takeaway, 10 fresh food stores including the Woolworths and Coles, and department stores Kmart and TK.Maxx.

While having extensive amenity on the doorstep and the Regatta ferry terminal to access the city, Monarch future residents can be on a train within five minutes of leaving their home. The Toowong Station is located next to Toowong Village, and has a direct train into Brisbane. It's just a seven minute train to Roma St Station.

On top of amenity and connectivity, Monarch's prime location on Coronation Drive also captures nature. It will be set among 1.2 hectares of landscaped gardens which capture nearly 130 metres of Brisbane River frontage. Also just up the road is the Toowong Memorial Park.

Consolidated Properties opted not to develop a third tower on the site, instead incorporating the proposed landing area for the new green pedestrian bridge which will connect Toowong to West End.

The $450 million project also includes the restoration of the heritage-listed 150-year-old Middenbury House.

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Within walking distance from Monarch there's a host of cafes and restaurants, including the Corner Store Cafe, Pitch and Fork, The Rich Pour Coffee Cart, as well as the Regatta Hotel &amp; The Boatshed and Barolos Italian.&nbsp;

Monarch's inner-city location benefits from being near to a number of hospitals and education. The Wesley Hospital and the Westside Private Hospital are just a short drive either side of the site, while The University of Queensland isn't too far away, located near the river in St Lucia.&nbsp;

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St Ignatius School, Brisbane Boys' College and Toowong State School also surround Monarch, located just off Coronation Drive and Sylvan Road.

Monarch has been designed by Cottee Parker Architects&nbsp;and John Wardle Architects and will offer 224 luxury apartments spread across two 15-level buildings. The building will also include 482 car spaces.

The building will also feature a range of amenities designed to enhance residents' lifestyles including a rooftop pool and BBQ area, gymnasium, private dining room with kitchen facilities as well as secure bike storage.&nbsp;

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Future residents of Monarch Residences will have the beauty of the Brisbane River on their doorstep, with the convenience of the city just minutes away by ferry or train.

How Monarch Residences location offers the best of Toowong living

Billionaire John Van Lieshout is putting down a marker on Brisbane's residential real estate market.

His development firm, Unison Projects, has just lodged plans for two very different apartment developments. One is for a boutique project on a recently acquired site in Herston, the other a striking Rothelowman-designed tower in the heart of West End.

The West End tower, dubbed Bank &amp; Mollison due to its prime 2,074 sqm amalgamated site straddling Mollison and Bank streets, sits next to Sekisui Australia's award-winning West Village.

Rothelowman, who also designed the towers in West Village, have taken into consideration the future towers in West Village when designing Banks &amp; Mollison.

They've cleverly staggered the three-structured tower. Its 18-level peak notions toward West Village, and descends toward Bank Street to the smaller 14 level and 10 level buildings.

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"The tower is a clearly designed collection of distinct towerettes linked by a green lattice, entwined with landscape," Rothelowman wrote in their design statement submitted to the Brisbane City Council.

They said each&nbsp;facade of the building takes a different approach to capturing its natural assets, protecting from the harsh elements of the environment and ensuring privacy between their urban neighbours.

The apartments will sits atop an inverted podium which will home a tenancy which could suit retail,&nbsp;commercial, or community use. A separate food an drink outlet is also planned, along with a landscaped foyer entrance to the building and extensive work from home space for residents.

"The lowest level of apartments has been lifted to create a voluminous subtropical, light filled parkland for the public", Rothelowman added.

There's a gym on level 11, which spills onto an outdoor gym and wellness lawn, complete with a cold plunge and magnesium spa. Level 12 will home a lap pool and pool deck, and a lounge and dining space.

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There will be 101 apartments in the development, designed to target the owner-occupier. The majority of units have three-bedrooms (76). There are 24 two-bedroom units, and a single four-bedroom penthouse.

Rothelowman said Bank and Mollison presents an opportunity to create place, place based on need, and a vision for the potential future of our subtropical city.

"It seeks to be aspirational and progressive in its attitude towards community, inclusivity and generosity whilst seeking influence from the rich, layered and diverse history of the suburb in which it is situated.

"The project examines the challenges of rapid transformation and urbanisation whilst seeking to maintain the “casual suburbaness” that typifies the culture of living in Brisbane."

Planning consultants Mewing said the proposal showcases a high quality architectural and landscape design outcome, which provides an exemplar subtropical design response that celebrates Brisbane’s climate and lifestyle.

"The design concept pursues a high quality architecturally designed and landscaped outcome over the site, to establish a public benefit for the locality, together with creating a very liveable and sub-tropical design exemplar.

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"The proposed development responds to and addresses the site and contextual characteristics, together with all relevant planning, design and technical provisions of the planning framework, to create a positive and suitably balanced development outcome."

Mewing said&nbsp;South Brisbane and West End have observed a notable gentrification and evolution over the recent decades, creating a weaving of old and new local stories.

They note however that many of the outcomes are done in isolation.

"There are, by comparison, some infill sites that provide the ability to reflect upon the evolution and stitch together the fabric that has evolved. The subject site at Mollison Street and Bank Street, West End is one of those valuable infill opportunities to be pursued."

Unison secured the 2074 sqm corner site in late 2021 for $7.4 million.

It was a big 2021 for Unison. They also spent&nbsp;$8.2 million on a 5,623 sqm site on Fleming Road in Herston and $9.4 million on a seven-lot amalgamation, some 1.3 hectares, in Labrador on the Gold Coast. In 2021 Unison also contracted from Stockland two adjoining 3,004 sqm sites in Birtinya which now have development applications.

Also in their pipeline is the <a href="/news/qld/newsteads-federal-boot-factory-apartment-development-plans-get-refresh">Newstead Federal Boot Factory</a>, which was bought for $5.7 million in 2020. Unison amended the Joe Adsett plans that came with the sale, calling on Ellivo Architects to amend the density down from 52 apartments to 41.

Unison now have a pipeline of over 430 apartments with an end value in excess of $450 million.

Earlier this week Unison lodge plans for their recently acquired Herston project, a boutique 38-apartment block designed by Ellivo Architects.

To read more about their Herston project, <a href="/news/qld/unison-secure-residential-development-site-in-brisbanes-herston">click here</a>.

Rothelowman, who also designed the towers in Sekisui's neighbouring West Village, have taken into consideration the future towers in West Village when designing Banks & Mollison.



First look: Billionaire's Unison Projects lodge plans for subtropical Rothelowman apartment tower in West End

Kokoda Property Group are set to launch the penthouses crowning their recently completed&nbsp;$165 million Milton apartment development, <a href="/buildings/the-ambrose-19-23-mcdougall-street-milton">The Ambrose</a>.

Four penthouses will be released to the market, following the successful completion of the project, which comprises 174 apartments and two retail spaces.

Over 95 per cent of the apartments have sold since the project launched in early 2021.&nbsp;

There will be three three-bedroom penthouses on offer, as well as a four-bedroom penthouse which will have its own au-pair residence.&nbsp;

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Each will benefit from direct lift access, with the floorplans ranging from 152 sqm up to an expansive 326 sqm. The apartments range from $2.5 million to $7 million.

The largest of the penthouses features a complete built-in one-bedroom private residence perfect for young adult children, au-pair or intergenerational living arrangements.

The penthouses will have floor-to-ceiling windows to allow maximum natural light while also providing panoramic views to Brisbane's city skyline and river.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are the cornerstone of each home, featuring natural stone benchtops, complete with premium Miele appliances including induction cooktops, pyrolytic ovens, microwaves, dishwashers and integrated Liebherr fridge and freezers.&nbsp;

The bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas all feature curved walls, allowing spaces to flow freely from one to the next, while vertical texturing is used throughout the kitchen, bathrooms and master bedrooms.

<a href="/developers/kokoda-property">Kokoda Property Group</a> Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said demand far outweighs supply for new apartments within Milton and its surrounds.

“The Ambrose is the first development in a long time to be completed at such a scale. While there are a few projects in planning in neighbouring suburbs, competition and supply are limited for a product of this quality," Stevens said.&nbsp;

“The Ambrose in particular is highly sought after due to Kokoda bringing its Melbourne flair to the design and with larger apartments being very desirable, we don’t expect these penthouses to sit on the market long.

“Out of all the capital cities, Brisbane has the strongest fundamentals for growth over the coming years. This is driven by interstate migration and the fact that Brisbane has changed so much in the past five years - it is becoming more of a destination city for both owner-occupiers and investors,” he added.

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Located on McDougall Street and reaching 19-storeys high, The Ambrose comprises a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and four penthouses, all offering 360-degree views of Brisbane’s CBD, Brisbane River and Mount Coo-tha.

Residents have access to a concierge, health and wellness centre, private dining and a rooftop deck with an infinity pool with views of the Brisbane CBD.

Architects <a href="/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a> made the simple yet sculptural staircase within the lobby a true design feature in The Ambrose, which presents a calming entry sequence on arrival and provides a key linking piece that emulates the organic curves of the building.

Externally, the design of The Ambrose embraces metallic fins wrapping the facade to provide shade and textural contrast, while living greenery weaves up the full height of the tower, naturally anchoring the building to its subtropical landscape.&nbsp;

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Stevens said the vision for The Ambrose was to create an iconic project for Milton.

“Milton is a highly developed and corporate location. Our vision was to create something truly unique for the area that would stand out amongst other buildings. Through its design and resident amenity, The Ambrose has lifted the standard of living in Milton"

“Now, the penthouse will set a new standard for the suburb. They are unlike anything this suburb has seen and we’re excited to bring them to market,” he said.

A site steeped in history, The Ambrose is named after esteemed Brisbane chemist and experimental farmer Ambrose Eldridge, who originally purchased the land in 1851.

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Kokoda Property Founder and Managing Director Mark Stevens said demand far outweighs supply for new apartments within Milton and its surrounds

Kokoda release luxury penthouse collection in The Ambrose, Milton following completion

Luxury home builder turned apartment developer Graya has set a new apartment record in the affluent Brisbane riverfront suburb of Bulimba.

They've secured the highest price paid for a non-riverfront apartment at their Canvas Bulimba project. The 185 sqm space, which features its own rooftop terrace, sold for $3.5 million through project marketing agency MOTIV.

The four-bedroom apartment which has city views from the terrace which features its own pool and entertaining area, is&nbsp;one of three penthouses within the luxury low-rise development under construction on Love Street.

The penthouse was acquired by a relative of a current Love Street resident to utilise as a secondary home when visiting Brisbane.

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Graya co-founder and Managing Director, Rob Gray, says that while Bulimba is one of Brisbane's best suburbs, it's the architecture and lifestyle offering that makes Canvas so exceptional.

“Its design has been curated by bureau^proberts and blends elements of Singaporean, subtropical architecture with fluted concrete, converging curves and dense greenery," Gray says.

“This has resonated strongly with the market, delivering exceptional architecture and the same level of space as a large family home alongside low maintenance, luxury lifestyle amenities.

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”Local rightsizers and downsizers already account for more than 70 per cent of purchasers at Canvas, with only two developer-held apartments remaining for release.”

Graya was established in Brisbane in 2010 as a luxury home builder by brothers Rob and Andrew Gray. Three years ago, the company broadened its focus from high-end homes to high-end apartments, delivering the award-winning Maison in New Farm with Frank Developments in 2022.

Today, the company is a full-service design, development and construction business with more than 35 employees across its Brisbane and Gold Coast projects.

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“Being the developer and the builder is a definite advantage in this market,” Gray added.

“We’ve been able to navigate the market challenges as a team, carefully manage costs, and instil confidence in our buyers that we have the capacity to deliver the project to the highest standard.

“Construction of Canvas is now well advanced, with completion scheduled in Q4 2023.”

The final penthouse within Canvas will be launched to the market in the coming weeks by MOTIV Group.

Founder and Chief Executive of MOTV Group, Carly Cottam, said the appetite of high-net worth buyers in Brisbane’s affluent inner-suburbs has showed no signs of slowing in 2023.

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“There’s simply not enough luxury property in Brisbane to meet demand,” Cottam said.

“High-net worth individuals are seeking location, lifestyle, craftsmanship and a low-maintenance, lock up and leave solution – a combination Graya has mastered.

“This is best evidenced by the recent $4.85 million resale of an apartment at their Maison project in New Farm, representing an uplift in price of $1.25 million.

“Like Maison, Canvas will deliver enduring value through its location, architecture and build quality.

“Nothing of this standard exists in Bulimba. Until now.”

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The penthouse was acquired by a relative of a current Love Street resident to utilise as a secondary home when visiting Brisbane

Exclusive: Graya set apartment record with Canvas Bulimba penthouse sale

Consolidated Properties Group have officially launched their anticipated Toowong development, Monarch Residences.

The $450 million project on the Brisbane River, which is being delivered in conjunction with funding partner Qualitas, will feature 224 apartments across two 15-level towers at 600 Coronation Drive, the last significant riverfront parcel of land in Toowong.

The project includes the restoration of the heritage-listed 150-year-old Middenbury House and will be set among 1.2 hectares of landscaped gardens, incorporating the proposed landing area for the new green pedestrian bridge, connecting Toowong to West End.

Consolidated Properties Group chairman and CEO Don O’Rorke said Monarch Residences would set a new benchmark for apartment living in Brisbane’s inner west on one of the best riverfront sites in the city.

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“The launch of the sales display coupled with the imminent start of construction represents a vote of confidence in the Brisbane property market” O’Rorke said.

“Buyers are telling us they haven’t seen anything like Monarch Residences in the market, which is why we’ve had such strong interest so far especially from locals.”

Consolidated Properties Group Head of Residential James MacGinley said part of Monarch’s appeal was its range of floor plans for one, two, three and four-bedroom river homes, apartments and penthouses.

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“We’ve worked closely with our architects – Wardle and Cottee Parker Architects – to curate the right mix to appeal to a broad cross-section of buyers whether they are downsizing or right sizing. The common link across the buyers is they are all locals who understand the value of a piece of real estate that can’t be replicated in Brisbane’s inner west,” MacGinley said.

“There’s no better connected site in Brisbane especially when you consider the rail, bus, ferry, pedestrian and cycleway linkages as well as the future green pedestrian bridge.

“The landscaped gardens, including 3000 square metres of public parkland, will make people forget they are right on the doorstep of one of Brisbane’s major centres.”

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Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner officially opened the $3 million sales display earlier this week.

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Schrinner said the proposed green bridge would connect Toowong to the West End and make it easier for residents to move around the city.

“This bridge would provide further options to cyclists and pedestrians to travel between Brisbane’s west, south and the CBD and further enhance Brisbane’s world-class Bicentennial Bikeway,” Schrinner said.

“Our collaboration with Consolidated Properties Group is an important example of council and business working together to achieve outcomes to benefit the whole community including much needed housing and infrastructure.

“That’s why I’m pleased to be here today to help launch the sales display for Monarch Residences, which is an important addition to the housing market in Brisbane.”

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Hutchinson Builders are handling the construction of Monarch Residences. The two towers will be built&nbsp;simultaneously, with construction kicking off in March. They should take around two and a half years to build.

Consolidated Properties Group purchased 600 Coronation Drive for $43.5 million from Sunland in March 2021. The development application was filed in November 2021 and approved in July last year.

Qualitas Global Head of Real Estate and Co-Founder, Mark Fischer said Brisbane remains one of the most undersupplied housing markets in Australia.

"We are pleased to be able to play a role in increasing the supply of high-quality housing in Brisbane”.

“Thematically we like investments in established and well-connected neighbourhoods, with rail, bus, ferry, pedestrian, and cycleway linkages, plus the future green pedestrian bridge. It is rare that this dynamic presents in a sought-after location like Brisbane’s inner west and on one of the best riverfront sites in the city.”

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Consolidated Properties Group launch Monarch Residences in Toowong

Billionaire John Van Lieshout's Unison Projects has secured a residential development site in Herston.

They've spent $6.88 million on a 2,023 sqm site across&nbsp;51-53 Bramston Terrace and 7 Weightman Street.

Shannon Down of Unison Projects said there was limited zoned land in Herston able to be secured for development.

“With Herston only a small suburb located 2km from the Brisbane CBD, we recognised the unique opportunity presented to secure, a rare, over 2000sqm corner site that has Council planning support for apartments,” Down said.

“Herston has more recently been devoid of good quality new apartments, this site is the second holding Unison has secured, and represents a unique opportunity to design and deliver a landscape rich high-quality apartment project designed by Ellivo Architects and WILDStudios.

“We foresee a high level of interest from purchasers who seek large liveable apartments within boutique scale projects that have a high level of local amenity."

This project is within walking distance of King Street and James Street lifestyle centres, while also being in close proximity to public transport offerings such as the Inner Northern Busway and Brisbane Metro, which is due to be completed and operational this year.

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Unison are set to work on the new site after they've delivered their near Herston project on Fleming Road, where they're developing 22 four-bedroom terrace homes.

Colliers Queensland Executive of Residential Site Sales James Matley said the site was&nbsp;the second property Unison Projects has purchased in the Herston precinct in the last few years.

“This not only demonstrates the strength of the Brisbane market but is testament to the strength of the growing demand for development sites in the Herston area given significant incoming projects like the Victoria Park and Herston Quarter redevelopments," Matley says.

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Colliers Queensland Director of Development Sites Adam Rubie said this site presented an excellent opportunity for interested parties to deliver a high-end project.

“We are confident that Unison Projects will be able to take full advantage of the location and potential of the site,” Rubie said.

“During the campaign, well-known property developers were not only attracted to the underlying planning opportunity, but the site sits on one of the highest north facing ridges in Herston.

“It immediately adjoins the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and $1.1 billion Herston Quarter Redevelopment. It also neighbours the 1938 built and now heritage listed Dental Hospital and College and is about 400 metres from the master planned 45Ha $83 million Victoria Park redevelopment project, due to commence in the coming years.

“In addition, this site is also close to the community centric Brisbane Showgrounds redevelopment and lifestyle destination incorporating wellness, retail and cultural spaces,” Rubie added.

Shannon Down of Unison Projects said there was limited zoned land in Herston able to be secured for development

Unison secure residential development site in Brisbane's Herston

Seven Hills in Brisbane's inner east offers buyers both convenience to the city and an escape to nature.

It's managed to keep its quaint, suburban feel, with little to no population growth over the last decade. Just over 2,000 people call Seven Hills home, according to the latest census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Most if its development came post World War II, when it was designed as a&nbsp;"garden estate", given almost half of the suburb occupied by the Seven Hills Bushland Reserve.

The lack of population growth shows there's been little to no opportunity to buy into the already established suburb, with very little new housing options in the owner-occupier-centric market.

Developer Heran Building Group is offering a rare opportunity to buy into the tightly held suburb, in their Clearview Urban Village masterplan of townhomes and apartments.

All townhomes have been snapped up, but there's still opportunity to buy into their apartment development, Vivace Apartments.

There's just 30 units in the Tallowwood Street building, a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;Prices start from&nbsp;$685,000 for a two-bedder, which features two-bathrooms and two car spaces.&nbsp;

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The three-bedroom apartments are priced from $815,000, while the four-bedders come in at $1.45 million.&nbsp;

Designed by Heran's internal architect, the Vivace Apartments offer a contemporary design, with a natural colour palette and timber features juxtaposed to stone.

The spacious site provides large balconies and vertical screens for privacy and shading, and contrasts with the high density solutions of the inner city.

Communal spaces are dotted around the site, including a swimming pool, barbecue facilities, a fully-equipped gym, sauna, steam room and communal lounge.

The apartments will also feature secure underground parking and ample visitor parking as well, which only helps to bolster the community feel.&nbsp;

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Residents will be just steps away from the sprawling 50-hectare Seven Hills Bushland Reserve, which offers a number of bush walks with scenic views along the way.&nbsp;

Multiple access points to the walking track network can be found in streets adjoining the reserve, including Latina Avenue, Darcy Road, and Richmond Road.

For those who prefer to cycle, bicycle paths are readily available by the Brisbane River. The ferry to Brisbane CBD is also an option, as is taking the train, with Clearview conveniently close to Morningside and Norman Park train stations.

The apartments are within close proximity to the Brisbane CBD, South Bank, West End, and Fortitude Valley, which are well known for their abundance of shopping precincts and dining options, whether it be local or international cuisine, fine dining, or street markets.

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Brisbane is also a mecca for cultural activities, with Southbank offering performances at the Riverstage or the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, as well as exhibitions at museums or art galleries. For sports fans, Clearview is also close to both Suncorp Stadium and the Gabba.

The majority of the suburb's population is made up of families, with the suburb close in proximity to numerous private schools and universities, including Anglican Church Grammar School, Saint Thomas Catholic Primary School, Somerville House, Queensland University of Technology, and University of Queensland.

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The lack of population growth shows there's been little to no opportunity to buy into the already established suburb, with very little new housing options in the owner-occupier-centric market

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