Macquarie York has appointed Roberts Co to as the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) partner for its upcoming new Surfers Paradise apartment development, Sunset Residence.

Located at 50 Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Residences is a riverfront, design-driven tower set to elevate one of Surfers Paradise’s most rapidly transforming enclaves. The refined scheme, designed by Plus Studio, features 72 luxury residences, enhanced amenity, and improved connectivity to the Nerang &nbsp;River.&nbsp;

As ECI partner, Roberts Co is working closely with Macquarie York and the design team to optimise buildability, program, staging and procurement strategies ahead of construction commencement.&nbsp;

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Macquarie York Director, Roy Skaf, said Roberts Co’s early engagement will help ensure the landmark development realises its full potential.&nbsp;

“Sunset Residences is a signature project for Macquarie York, a chance to define a new level of riverfront living in Surfers Paradise," Skaf said.&nbsp;

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“Partnering with Roberts Co under an ECI arrangement gives us the confidence that design decisions, construction methodology and programming are being rigorously considered from day one. Their collaborative mindset and technical capability are exactly what a project of this quality demands.”&nbsp;

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Construction is expected to commence following completion of the ECI phase and final design resolution.

Sunset Residences is one of three projects Macquarie York has locally. They have Rana Palm Beach, 60 apartments on Twenty Third Avenue, and Azariah, just nine residences on the dress circle Jefferson Lane, also in Palm Beach.

Joel Robinson

Macquarie York appoints Roberts & Co for early works agreement at Sunset Residences

Few developers in South East Queensland have shaped the new development apartment market as profoundly, or as consistently, as Mosaic Property Group. In 2025, the business delivered another very strong year across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast, building on the foundations of nearly two decades of discipline, long-term thinking, and relentless refinement of its craft.

Their continued success is driven from the top. Founder and Managing Director Brook Monahan, very much credits the success to a workforce of “massive grafters”, and a culture where complacency simply doesn’t exist.

“In every part of our business, we’re constantly pushing to get better” Monahan told <a href="http://apartments.com.au">Apartments.com.au</a>. “We never rest on our laurels.”

The company’s growth continued its upward trajectory, with the developer completing six luxury projects in 2025, representing approximately $850 million in value and delivering 536 new luxury homes. Mosaic also sold over $1.4 billion worth a new luxury apartments at an average price point of $3.41 million in 2025.

Heading into 2026, they have a further five projects under construction and an immediate pipeline across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, representing just shy of $2 billion in value. I spoke with Brook about everything from the evolution of Mosaic’s business to the fundamentals driving the SEQ property market.

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<h2>A market defined by two forces</h2>

The fundamental drivers of SEQ’s housing dynamics in 2025 are straightforward: a generational transfer of wealth on a scale Australia has never seen, and migration numbers that continue to exceed expectations.

“An enormous amount of wealth will move through the next decade,” Monahan explains. “That wave isn’t going anywhere.” Simultaneously, “you can’t run migration at the numbers we’re seeing, while also having a generational shift of wealth from boomers, and not expect demand to remain strong. People move here, they bring money, they want to buy a home and create a future.”

While top-end product in some pockets has softened from the frenzy of 18 months ago, Monahan believes&nbsp; the wave will remain “pretty strong,” especially for developers with brand trust and a long-term track record.&nbsp;

“The $4 million to $10 million segment remains fairly robust, but buyers are much more educated now than they’ve ever been. They have access to information and they’re smart people. They’re generally not&nbsp; willing to trust a new entrant asking $15 million with no track record.”

This heightened consumer discernment, he notes, is reshaping how premium projects are evaluated by developers.

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<h2>The problem behind the crisis</h2>

Despite strong demand, SEQ’s housing market remains severely undersupplied. Brisbane needs around 12,000 new homes per year, yet delivered only 4,000 last year. The Gold Coast requires around 6500 but delivered less than half of that. The backlog is massive.

“We’re probably 54,000 homes short in the next five years in Brisbane alone,” Monahan estimates. “Maybe 100,000 across the whole of Queensland.”

The core issue however isn’t planning.&nbsp;

“The planning environment is actually super supportive right now,” he says. “Approvals aren’t the problem. It’s turning approvals into real supply.”

The gap between development approvals and project starts has widened significantly as construction costs escalate, contractors disappear from the market, and inexperienced developers try, and fail, to bring projects to life.

“A development application (DA) is only part of the equation, it means little without the ability to deliver,” he explains. “Many applicants underestimate the complexity involved. It’s not just about securing a site; you need the right formula and all the right ingredients to make it work. Without that, the end result will fall short of expectations and increase the risk of project failure.

The result is market distortion: sites tied up by entrants who lack experience, capital certainty, construction understanding, or a realistic feasibility model. “It’s not good for the industry,” he says. “You get more and more mooted supply but very little real delivery.”

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<h2>Construction realities and the coming resource crunch</h2>

Beyond development capability, SEQ faces macroeconomic pressures. Over $7 billion must be delivered by late 2031 just for Olympics-related obligations. Add $18 billion in hospital and health infrastructure, and the region faces a “resource drain” Monahan believes will reshape delivery timelines and construction pricing for years.

“It will ultimately be great for SEQ for the next 20 years,” he says. “But it puts enormous pressure on an already chronically undersupplied housing market.”

This pressure will inevitably influence pricing. Double-digit growth cannot continue indefinitely, but Monahan sees no path to meaningfully lower construction costs. “It’s impossible to meet demand at a cheaper price point given labour capability and resource competition,” he says.

“Those who can afford it will keep paying more and the rest are fighting to get a foothold. That’s why the market keeps creeping upward.”

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<h2>Mosaic’s disciplined blueprint: Only A-Grade, iconic, irreplicable</h2>

With a long track record of delivery and in-house construction expertise, Mosaic works backwards from the cost of delivery to determine the right price for a site—a disciplined acquisition model they’ve adhered to from day one.

&nbsp;“We’re never out of the market,” Monahan says. “But we’re extremely disciplined. We don’t buy B+ sites. We won’t buy run-of-the-mill locations. Ever. That’s not our brand and it’s also not economically viable for us in most instances.”

Mosaic’s nine current developments illustrate this discipline:

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lily-by-mosaic-4-rosewood-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">Lily</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/marella-146-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">Marella</a>, Broadbeach: Two 30-storey buildings with permanently protected views over parkland, beach and coastline 
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	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/isabel-by-mosaic-96-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Isabel</a> and, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/josephine-by-mosaic-166-the-esplanade-burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Jospehine</a>, Burleigh Heads – all “masterpiece” sites on the Esplanade with enduring view corridors of beach, water and coastline in the heart of Burleigh 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sophia-by-mosaic-1357-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Sophia</a>, Palm Beach- directly on the dunes of the most highly sought after stretch of northern Palm Beach beachfront real estate 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/madeline-by-mosaic-22-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">Madeline</a>, Broadbeach – “180 degrees beach, water and coastline views, great walk score” 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-bedford-by-mosaic-16-30-prospect-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Bedford</a>, Kangaroo Point – a site Mosaic first identified in 2016. Amazing walk score, views and inner city connectivity 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-carter-by-mosaic-77-linton-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Carter</a>, Kangaroo Point – in between the Gabba and the Kangaroo Point peninsula with amazing walk score and uninterrupted and expansive northern city and river views 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li aria-level="1">South Brisbane (launching 2026) – core inner-city Brisbane river waterfront site on the northern end of the peninsula with amazing river connection and permanent river and city views, amazing walk score</li>
</ul>

“Nothing we buy is guesswork,” Monahan says. “It’s always an iconic suburb where people genuinely want to live, with strong connections to water, lifestyle, amenity, or permanent view corridors.”

“Mosaic’s two most recent Brisbane acquisitions were several years in the making. The Bedford, launched on the prestigious Kangaroo Point peninsula and achieving 90 per cent sales within months was a site they identified back in 2016. The second, which is the yet to be released at 91 Montague Road in South Brisbane, has been on Mosaic’s radar since 2017.&nbsp;

Arguably one of Brisbane’s last great inner city riverfront sites, it sits within the city’s most dynamic cultural hub, offering unrivalled connectivity, lifestyle, and amenity, and standing as a landmark opportunity to define the next era of riverfront living.

“We know exactly what is and isn’t a Mosaic project. Strategic site selection is the critical foundation of everything we do. We’re always assessing opportunities, but based on our two most recent Brisbane acquisitions, it’s entirely possible that the sites we’re looking at today won’t transact for several years. That discipline is what ensures every project meets our exacting standards.”

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<h2>The Mosaic engine: Consistency, capability, and relentless execution</h2>

What separates Mosaic in a crowded field is not the ability to attract capital or buy a site, but the ability to deliver highly complex high end buildings, whether that is 37 storeys or 18 storeys, repeatedly and consistently.

“These buildings are inherently complex to deliver well,” Monahan says. “It takes a long time to know exactly what the market wants, how to deliver it, how to secure the right contractors and consultants, and how to align the product with what the market is actually willing to pay and can afford.”

With so many contractors exiting the market in recent years, genuine delivery capability has become increasingly rare. Monahan welcomes credible new entrants but cautions that underestimating the complexity of luxury development can lead to poor outcomes.&nbsp;

“It’s easy to assume high-end projects equal high returns, but without the right experience, track record, and capability, it’s a tough road. Attracting capital is one thing—delivering on expectations is another, and when that doesn’t happen, it impacts the entire market.’”

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<h2>Looking to 2026: A pipeline built on patience and precision</h2>

As 2025 draws to a close, Mosaic stands at the strongest point in its history. Since 2012 alone, the company has completed more than $2 billion in projects and is set to deliver another $2 billion worth of developments, hundreds of luxury apartments, all bearing Mosaic’s hallmark of impeccable delivery.&nbsp;

Next to launch are two standout projects: Josephine, an exclusive collection of just 30 half- and full-floor ultra-luxury residences coming soon to the Burleigh Heads beachfront, and a landmark tower on Montague Road in South Brisbane, comprising 204 apartments in the heart of the city’s cultural hub on the banks of the Brisbane river.

“We never arrive. There’s no finish line for us,” said Monahan. “Our focus is on continuing to evolve in the luxury space, creating incredible, design- and lifestyle-led properties that people love living in and that stand the test of time.” 
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What’s ahead for South East Queensland’s next development wave: Five minutes with Mosaic’s Brook Monahan

Developer Third.i has topped out its luxury Potts Point apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/muse-potts-point-30-34-brougham-street-potts-point-nsw-2011">Muse</a>.

Under construction by Dilcara and expected to complete in mid-2026, Muse comprises just 13 apartments designed by acclaimed architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/wmk-architecture">WMK Architecture</a> and Mathieson. The building’s design celebrates Potts Point’s heritage character while introducing refined modern elements like advanced building technology and private balconies and terraces that offer views of the Sydney city skyline.

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Luke Berry, Director &amp; Co-Founder at Thirdi Group, said Muse is a celebration of Potts Point’s unique character and charm.

"With only 13 residences, we’ve created something truly special for those who appreciate exclusivity and design excellence," Berry says"

"The views, the location, and the lifestyle make Muse a rare opportunity in Sydney’s property market. We’re thrilled to see the project take shape and look forward to welcoming our residents in mid-2026.”

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Only a limited number of residences remain at Muse.

Third.i recently launched The Rushcutters nearby, also just 13 large-scale apartments. The two-bedroom apartments were all snapped up in double-quick time. The three-bedroom apartments are priced from just under $5 million.

Potts Point has always been popular for apartment living, but given the lack of suitable development sites in the affluent suburb, new apartment developments have been few and far between.

Early next year Ceerose will launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/belgravia-potts-point-117-victoria-street-potts-point-nsw-2011">Belgravia</a>, a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments on Victoria Street.

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Staff Writer

Third.i tops out Muse, Potts Point apartments

Buyer interest in Capital Corporation’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-residences-at-wahroonga-estate-169-fox-valley-road-wahroonga-nsw-2076">The Residences at Wahroonga Estate</a> has been gaining momentum following the recent groundbreaking and the commencement of construction.

Enquiry data has pointed to a clear theme: larger apartments are leading demand, particularly among downsizers who want to remain on Sydney’s Upper North Shore.

Since June, three-bedroom layouts have attracted the highest level of enquiry. The three-bed, two-bath, two-car apartments priced from $1.69 million generated the most enquiries, the highest of any floorplan, followed by the larger three-bed garden residences which are priced at $2.25 million.

It's been a prevailing theme for Capital Corporation, who, in the early stages of marketing, reacted to buyer feedback to create more three-bedroom apartments.

The numbers echo what <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/capital-corporation">Capital Corporation</a> has observed since the project’s early stages. Buyers want generous internal space, established amenity and the ability to age in place without leaving the area.&nbsp;

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Capital Corporation Managing Director Jim Hunter said this was a major factor in the estate’s momentum, noting that “the combination of premium design, convenience and direct access to Sydney’s leading private hospital has proven to be a major drawcard”.

That connection to health and wellbeing has proven especially influential for older owner-occupiers. Research commissioned by Capital Corporation found that one in three Australians downsizing do so for health-related reasons, with a third specifically seeking proximity to medical facilities.&nbsp;

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The buyer profile emerging at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/wahroonga-nsw-2076">Wahroonga</a> Estate reflects this shift. Local residents Peter and Corinne Collins, both in their mid-70s, are among those who chose to downsize within the suburb after decades in their family home. They secured a top-floor three-bedroom apartment after queuing on launch day in March, citing the bushland setting, walkability, and peace of mind of being close to medical services as key reasons for their purchase.

“Being able to walk everywhere, including to the hospital if we need to, really gave us peace of mind,” Corinne told Apartments.com.au.

Read more: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/from-family-home-to-bushland-retreat-why-peter-and-corinne-chose-the-residences-at-wahroonga-estate">From family home to bushland retreat: Why Peter and Corinne chose The Residences at Wahroonga Estate</a>

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Architecture firm <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/group-gsa">Group GSA</a>&nbsp;are behind the design at The Residences at Wahroonga Estate. There are 128 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, complete with interiors&nbsp;by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/coco-republic-interior-design">Coco Republic</a>. Floor-to-ceiling glass maximises views of the bushland ridgeline, while on-site amenity includes a residents’ lounge, pet-friendly Green Spine, BBQ pavilion and direct access to Coups Creek bushland and walking tracks.

Gold Star iCIRT-rated builder&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/dasco-australia">DASCO</a>&nbsp;was&nbsp;appointed earlier this year to deliver The Residences at Wahroonga Estate. They are expected to complete the building in late 2027, with residents to move in shortly after.

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Downsizer demand continues to shape The Residences at Wahroonga Estate

With Brisbane’s housing market soaring and home ownership becoming increasingly out of reach for many buyers, townhouses have emerged as the new urban dream, offering private, low-maintenance retreats complete with pools, parklands, and lifestyle amenities.

As Brisbane faces a growing shortage of quality new residential offerings, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/honeycombes-property-group">Honeycombes Property Group</a> has released to the market Songbird Terraces, a boutique development of just 34 terrace homes in the heart of the leafy residential enclave of Oxley.

Offering a more affordable option to the white picket fence house, buyers can purchase a brand new architecturally designed three bedroom terrace home overlooking park and bushland with a communal heated pool, BBQ terrace, private parklands and an on-site café, while being just minutes from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/oxley-qld-4075">Oxley</a>’s village centre, train station, and a range of schools and amenities.

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Each of the spacious three bedroom plus multi purpose room or four bedroom townhomes feature premium finishes, landscaped courtyards, designer kitchens, two-car accommodation, and optional upgrades for tailored living.

Honeycombes Property Group Managing Director Peter Honeycombe said with completion anticipated in early 2027, this was an incredibly rare chance to buy a fixed-price, brand-new, off the plan home in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held and liveable suburbs, without the stress of auctions and chaotic open homes.

“With prices starting from $1.195 million, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/songbird-terraces-oxley-10-honeyeater-circuit-oxley-qld-4075">Songbird Terraces</a> are designed for owner occupiers seeking space, style and lifestyle, without the maintenance,” Honeycombe said.

“Surrounded by natural bushland and close to manicured parks, walking trails, boutique shops, cafes, cinemas and golf courses, Oxley continues to stand out as one of Brisbane’s most liveable suburbs.”

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> Residential Director Andrew Scriven said with a limited number of homes available, Songbird Terraces was attracting strong interest from families, upsizers, first home buyers and downsizers looking for quality, location and long-term value.&nbsp;

“Demand is high, supply is low, and the market is crying out for high-quality homes in established well connected areas like Oxley,” Scriven said.

“What was once seen as a compromise between a house and an apartment a townhouse has now become a lifestyle choice, more and more homebuyers are shifting their focus from traditional detached houses to modern, low-maintenance townhouses that offer greater value and convenience.

“As the city’s population grows and urban sprawl becomes less sustainable, Brisbane’s townhouse market is set to expand even further.&nbsp;

“There’s definitely a panic from buyers who’ve been pushed out of the house market but still want to stay in well-connected suburbs with great schools and amenities, they are worried they will miss out as property prices continually rise.”

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After eight years of calling Australia home, Agnes Skoraczewska and Matt Biskupski decided it was finally time to take the next step and purchase a home of their own. With property prices continuing to climb, the couple didn’t want to wait any longer and secured a three-bedroom plus multi purpose room townhouse at Songbird Terraces, locking in a fixed price ahead of their move in 2027.

“The truth is, we didn’t want to wait any longer,” Biskupski said. “Seeing what was happening in the market, we realised now was the right time to buy. It gives us peace of mind knowing we no longer have to worry about renting.”

When they discovered Songbird Terraces, the decision came easily.

“The area is lovely and quiet, yet still so close to the city, it’s the perfect balance for work and life,” Skoraczewska said. “It’s a place where we can recharge our batteries while staying connected to everything we need.”

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For Agnes and Matt, buying off the plan offered the ideal solution, the confidence of securing their dream home at today’s prices, and the excitement of planning for the future in a community that perfectly fits their lifestyle.

As the final residential precinct within the Songbird Oxley master plan, Songbird Terraces will continue to breathe new life into the area and help create a suburb destination rich in lifestyle amenity.

Colliers Residential Director Lily O'Connell said Songbird is positioned to take full advantage of elevated north and east-facing parkland views, the homes feature low-maintenance design and high energy efficiency to reduce ongoing costs while enhancing everyday comfort.

“And with an array of layouts, catering to a diverse range of lifestyles this is an offering for all,” O'Connell said.

“This is the final release in a masterplanned community that’s become one of Oxley’s most desirable addresses, offering a last chance to enter this community where opportunities are few and far between.”

The homes will be delivered by Clearcon Builders, specialists in premium townhome construction. They will commence construction before Christmas, and is aiming to complete the development in early 2027.

<h2>Songbird Terraces Snapshot</h2>

<ul>
	<li>34 architecturally designed 3 bedroom + multi-purpose room terrace homes.</li>
	<li>An array of layouts, catering to a diverse range of lifestyles.</li>
	<li>Perfectly positioned to take advantage of north and east views over park and bushland.</li>
	<li>A multi-purpose room, which can serve as a second living area, teen retreat, study or fourth bedroom.</li>
	<li>Designer kitchens featuring high quality engineered stone benchtops and European appliances.</li>
	<li>Spacious outdoor living areas and landscaped courtyards perfect for alfresco dining.</li>
	<li>Generous internal and external spaces, designed to take advantage of views overlooking park and bushland.</li>
	<li>Low maintenance, energy efficient &amp; two car accommodation.</li>
	<li>Access to a heated resort-style pool, outdoor entertaining terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens and park.</li>
</ul>

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Songbird Terraces offer 34 architect-designed townhomes in private enclave, surrounded by bushland, parks and resort style amenity

Townhouse living, Brisbane’s new affordable urban dream?

Castle Hill apartments

Ellipse Property has commenced demolition of stage one of its landmark $850 million masterplanned community, <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a>, the largest residential community in <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> in Sydney’s burgeoning Hills District.&nbsp;

Located at<a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill"> 40-42 Ashford Avenue</a>, opposite the Hills Showgrounds Metro Station and in the heart of <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> will comprise 771 apartments across five eight to 12 storey buildings.

The first stage, Atrium, will comprise&nbsp;152 apartments within one mid-rise eight storey building with a rooftop recreational space that provides views of the surrounding landscape.

Atrium is expected to complete in Q4 2025.

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<a href="/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property</a> appointed Decode to complete the construction of the project earlier this year in September. Two adjacent residential houses will be demolished as part of the demolition works with construction due to commence in Q1 2024.

<a href="/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property</a> Associate Director Puja Khanna said <a href="/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property</a>, together with its builder partner Decode, is tremendously excited to start demolition on its landmark project, Carrington Place.&nbsp;

“Today marks a significant milestone for our entire team as we embark on the construction program of our most significant project to date Carrington Place. It’s a major undertaking for our company and a project that has drawn on the expertise and specialisations of a team of market leading consultants, architects, planners, engineers and builders.”&nbsp;

“As the largest residential project in <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, <a href="/developers/ellipse-property-group">Ellipse Property</a> is delighted to be delivering such a significant multi-staged, game-changing project for the local Hills community, a major component of the transformation and evolution of <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>.”&nbsp;

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Having only recently launched in October, Carrington Place saw strong demand from local buyers looking for quality, larger-sized apartments and confidence in the developer/ builder.

“Immersed in nature and designed in keeping with the natural flow of the Cattai Creek, Carrington Place will set a new benchmark for modern living featuring the most premium, house-sized apartments in <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>,” Khanna added.

Award-winning iCIRT-rated construction company, Decode, is in charge of the construction.

Decode won the 2023 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award in the Mixed-Use Development category for the construction of its Burwood Grand residential project in Sydney’s inner west earlier this year.

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Decode also was one of the first 20 construction companies to receive a gold star iCIRT rating by the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner in May 2022. The company was in the very first group of companies to receive this rating.&nbsp;

Providing an unbiased and independent review of an organisation, an iCIRT rating is obtained through a thorough assessment of all aspects of a business, aimed at building transparency in the industry and trust with the Australian families and individuals looking to buy-off-plan.&nbsp;

NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler said: “The Decode journey aligns with Construct NSW. The industry is starting to get on board with the massive reforms and Decode is a leader as one of the first 20 movers into the iCIRT rating space. And the great thing about leadership is people always remember who went across the finish line first.”

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Designed by award winning architectural firms Tony Owen Partners in collaboration with Stanisic Architects, Carrington Place has been bespoke designed to immerse with its surrounding natural landscapes.

Uniquely, the precinct will be home to over 20,000 square metres of outdoor recreational space and lush gardens, conceived by landscape architect, Site Image Landscape Architects, making it one of the greenest master-planned communities in the Hills District.&nbsp;

A key feature of the project will be a one-kilometre boardwalk running the length of the Cattai Creek connecting to Fred Caterson Reserve, a 58-hectare local reserve featuring picnic tables, children’s playgrounds, along with multiple sports facilities.&nbsp;

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Award-winning iCIRT-rated construction company, Decode, is in charge of the construction

Demolition commences at Castle Hill's largest residential development, Carrington Place

Veteran Sydney developer <a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> strategically positioned their new <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill apartment development</a>, The Ashford, as close as they could get to the new Sydney Metro, one of Australia's&nbsp;most significant engineering and infrastructure projects.

<a href="/new-apartments/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">The Ashford</a>, which is approaching completion and is expected to welcome off the plan buyers early next year, is just two minutes from the new station, which will take residents to Barangaroo in 33 minutes.

A 35-minute commute from <a href="/new-apartments/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">The Ashford's</a> front door to Barangaroo has seen a number of young professionals who need to work in the city enquire on the project, which has the remaining apartments start from $820,000, considerably less than two-beds closer to the city.

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The train line also connects to&nbsp;<a href="/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a>, <a href="/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> and <a href="/developments/north-sydney-nsw">North Sydney</a>.

The Hills District has become one of Sydney's most amenity-rich regions. It boasts the upcoming Showground precinct, major retail hubs, fitness centres, health services, and educational facilities.

The ever-growing Showground precinct will see over 15-hectares of lifestyle, retail, and recreational opportunities in the near future. Plans include a supermarket, boutique retail outlets, a new sports facility, an events space, and a community centre.

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Within a three-minute drive from <a href="/new-apartments/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">The Ashford</a>, residents will find HomeCo <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> and the <a href="/new-apartments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> Homemaker Centre, while the Castle Towers Shopping Centre, offers even more retail options in just a quick five-minute car ride away.

Residents can begin their day with coffee and a meal at nearby local cafes and eateries, with Kopi N Teh and Coffee Trad3rs within a 15-minute walk from The Ashford. This can be followed by outdoor activities, such as exploring the bushland trails and pathways along Cattai Creek or the Fred Caterson Reserve.

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In the morning, residents can explore local produce markets and later catch up with friends for a leisurely stroll or light exercise session at Castle Hill Fitness and Aquatic Centre.&nbsp;

The larger three-bedroom apartments in The Ashford, priced at just over $1 million, have been attracting both downsizers and families, the latter also attracted to&nbsp;several reputable schools in Castle Hill including Excelsior Public School and Castle Hill High School, both located within one kilometre of The Ashford.

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The Hills District has become one of Sydney's most amenity-rich regions. It boasts the upcoming Showground precinct, major retail hubs, fitness centres, health services, and educational facilities

Castle Hill to Barangaroo in 33 minutes: The Ashford's prime location near the new Sydney Metro

Deicorp, the iCIRT-rated development and construction firm, has once again introduced a new housing option conveniently located near major public transport for Sydney residents, this time in the leafy and walkable suburb of <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>.

The award-winning partnership of <a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> and architectural practice Turner Studio has teamed up to present <a href="/new-apartments/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">The Ashford</a>, a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments starting at $820,000.

<a href="/new-apartments/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">The Ashford</a> project is located within the emerging Showground precinct in The Hills District, a two-minute walk from the Hills Showground Metro Railway Station, offering easy connectivity to major retail, business, and educational hubs such as <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill,</a> <a href="/new-apartments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/north-sydney-nsw">North Sydney</a>, and the <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney CBD</a>.

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<a href="/new-apartments/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">The Ashford</a> features articulated facades wrapped in light and beautiful brickwork, creating a street frontage reminiscent of a row of inner-city terraces.

Each apartment offers spacious indoor-outdoor living spaces and generous private balconies. Many units also include additional study or multipurpose rooms.

Residents of <a href="/new-apartments/the-ashford-castle-hill-25-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">The Ashford</a> will have access to a communal rooftop garden with panoramic views of the neighbourhood and outdoor BBQ facilities, dining, and entertainment areas.

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The development is conveniently located near parks, sporting facilities, shopping centres, and schools, making it an ideal choice for professionals and families alike.

Residents can enjoy hiking along the nearby Cattai Creek or the Fred Caterson Reserve or jogging and exercising at the Castle Hill Showground and the Castle Hill Fitness and Aquatic Centre.

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Just moments from their front door, residents will find the Hills Super Centre and the Castle Hill Homemaker Centre, or they can take a quick five-minute car ride to the Castle Towers Shopping Centre for more retail options.

Moreover, plenty of reputable schools are nearby, with the closest being Excelsior Public School and Castle Hill High School, both less than one kilometre from the property.

Residents can look forward to over 15 hectares of lifestyle, retail, and recreational opportunities in the coming years, including plans for a supermarket, boutique retail outlets, a new sports facility, an events space, and a community centre within the Showground precinct.

Construction is nearing completion, with move-in expected in early 2024.

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The Ashford project is located within the emerging Showground precinct in The Hills District, a two-minute walk from the Hills Showground Metro Railway Station

Inside Deicorp’s The Ashford, Castle Hill apartment development

The first stage of&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/chapman-gardens-castle-hill-19-dawes-avenue-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Chapman Gardens</a> by CG Group, in the burgeoning <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, stands as one of the firswt&nbsp;completed off the plan apartment developments in the new $1 billion Showground Precinct.

<a href="/new-apartments/chapman-gardens-castle-hill-19-dawes-avenue-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Chapman Gardens</a>, situated on a substantial 12,000 sqm site on Dawes Crescent, comprises three buildings: The Chapman, Greenview, and Parkfront, all set within lush landscaping.

The first stage of the PTW Architects-designed project offers100 one, two, and three-bedroom duplex-style apartments, conveniently located just six minutes from the Hills Showground metro station. All up the three buildings, which will all be complete next year, will have 258 apartments.

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The apartments feature ample entertaining areas, high ceilings, and low-maintenance alfresco zones, with a select number of apartments boasting private courtyards and direct street access.

Chapman Gardens is the only development in the area that offers an exclusive park-front view of the future 6000 sqm Chapman Reserve.

The ongoing plan to expand the existing Chapman Reserve to 6,200 sqm ensures easy access to the park right at the residents' doorstep.&nbsp;

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Aside from the on-site reserve, Castle Hill is also renowned for its recreational offerings and abundant green open spaces, including picnic areas, walking tracks, and playgrounds, all conveniently close to this development.

Commuters, professionals and families of Chapman Gardens will be spoiled for choice when it comes to convenience.

Well-connected by public transport, commuters will only have to travel a short distance into employment hubs such as Chatswood and Parramatta. The Metro Station is a mere 7-minute walk, providing direct access to Norwest Business Park, Chatswood, and Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

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Evolved into a hotspot for middle and upper-middle-class families, Chapman Gardens offers residents the chance to reside in the affluent Showground precinct without compromising on affordability.

The Showground Planned Precinct will rise with future amenities like stores, cafes, supermarkets, and an entertainment hub adjacent to the new Showground Metro Station.

The Castle Mall Shopping Centre, Castle Towers and HomeCo Castle Hill also surround the property for more retail and dining options.

The proximity to highly ranked public schools and premium selective and private schools ensures that education is within reach. The state-ranked Baulkham Hills High School is located a short bus trip away, as well as numerous private schools.

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Chapman Gardens, situated on a substantial 12,000 sqm site on Dawes Crescent, comprises three buildings: The Chapman, Greenview, and Parkfront, all set within lush landscaping

Chapman Gardens brings first batch of apartments to Castle Hill's Showground precinct

Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills have long been the two most populous suburbs in Sydney's Hills District, around 30 kilometres north west of the city.

The emergence however of the Sydney Metro out to the Hills District has seen Castle Hill become the epicentre of activity.

New data from CBRE and PropTrack highlights that&nbsp;Castle Hill has recorded capital value growth of 72 per cent compared to the 49 per cent growth that’s occurred in the non-Metro suburb of Baulkham Hills.

CBRE’s Pacific Head of Research Sameer Chopra has dubbed it a “metro-fication”, which is transforming the living experience, work patterns and retail choices of Sydneysiders close to the city’s new railway stations.

"Since 2011, population has grown by 23 per cent in metro-line suburbs, eight per cent higher than in suburbs further out," Chopra says.

“By 2030, Sydney will have a network of four Metro lines, 46 stations and 113km of new Metro rail.

"We’ve already seen early evidence of this driving higher residential price growth and we see this outperformance increasing once the next stage is completed, with shorter commute times being a key driver."

Chopra says apartment development has unlocked opportunity for residents to live in more affordable yet well-connected areas.

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The research found the younger demographic is happier than ever to move out to the Hills District, driven largely by the fact a train to the city will pass through the soon to be opened Castle Hill metro stop every four minutes.

​​"We found that 45 per cent of residents in suburbs along the Metro line stations are Gen Z and Gen Y, five per cent higher than in suburbs slightly further out," Chopra says.

McGrath Projects Associate Director Adam Sparkes, who is marketing Grand Reve which is set to complete in just over 12 months, says the metro line has increased the attractiveness for first home buyers.

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"While the majority of our buyers currently are downsizers, who aren't particularly impacted by interest rate rises, the early phase of marketing last year saw a number of first home buyers snap up the one-bedroom apartments."

Sparkes says they've been attracted to both the proposition of being in Barangaroo in just over 30 minutes on the Metro, but also the amenity that Castle Hill offers, in the form of Castle Towers which has undergone a full redevelopment.

Chopra says the precinct developments the younger, more vibrant demographic, is being drawn to higher density living and eating out, the latter of which has been a sticking point for the first home buyer pool in the past, but not so much now with the introduction of extensive hospitality options.

He said the near-Metro suburbs have 12 cafes per 10,000 residents and hold an average of 23 liqour licences, compared to eight cafes and an average 10 liquor licences for every 10,000 residents in suburbs further away.

Deicorp's two biggest Hills District projects, Hills Showground in Castle Hill and Tallawong Village in Rouse Hill, have been designed more like precincts than just apartment towers.

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They're each bringing a wide variety of lively food and beverage options to the base of their buildings and walkways interwoven through the precinct.

Hills Showground Village is advertising 9,500 sqm of retail, including a full line supermarket and over 30 speciality retailers next door to the future Metro stop, while their retail spaces in their Tallawong Village precinct are already 70 per cent taken.

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The expectation is the population of Castle Hill and the surrounding Hills District suburbs will continue to grow, with a number of masterplan projects in development and under construction. Add to that the $300 million Rouse Hill Hospital which has just commenced construction. The broader Hills Shire is expected to see an increase of 44 per cent in its population by 2036.

New data from CBRE and PropTrack highlights that suburbs along the Metro line have experienced a 49 per cent increase in capital value over the past decade

The impact the Sydney Metro has had on Castle Hill apartment prices and suburb gentrification

Ellipse Property Group will launch sales of Atrium, the first stage of its $850 million Castle Hill masterplanned community, Carrington Place.

Atrium comprises 151 apartments in one mid-rise eight-storey building which forms the gateway to the Carrington Place precinct and offers rooftop recreational spaces with views over the whole of the development.

The precinct will also be home to over 20,000 sqm of recreational space including outdoor gyms and wellness areas as well as lush gardens, conceived by landscape architect, Site Image Landscape Architects, making it one of the greenest masterplanned communities in the Hills district.

The prime development site, which is the largest residential project in Castle Hill, spans around 3.2 hectares.

PRD Norwest Director David Inkster, who is managing sales for the project, says the team have seen a strong response from local downsizers, young families, first home purchasers and upgraders looking for larger-sized apartments.

“Atrium's multi-staged development is poised for consistent price increases, anticipated significant appreciation by the project's scheduled completion date Q3 2025," Inkster said.

“Apartments surrounding Metro Stations are predicted to outperform similar projects in neighbouring suburbs by up to 20 percent recent research has shown. As the premium suburb in the Hills District, Castle Hill is poised to see the lion’s share of that uplift."

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Once completed, the masterplanned community, Carrington Place will comprise 771 apartments built across five, eight to 12-storey buildings.

Carrington Place Project Director Joe Chiha said the generously-sized apartments are designed to provide ample space for residents’ needs and offer a level of comfort and luxury unrivalled in Castle Hill.

The buildings have been sensitively designed by Tony Owen Partners and Stanisic Architects to immerse with its surrounding natural landscapes while complementing the curve of the tranquil Cattai Creek which runs along the western border of the development.

A key feature of the project will be a one-kilometre boardwalk running the length of the Cattai Creek connecting to Fred Caterson Reserve, a 58-hectare local reserve featuring picnic tables, children’s playgrounds, along with multiple sports facilities.

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Ellipse Property Associate Director Puja Khanna said&nbsp;Carrington Place is envisioned as a multi-staged urban village with a strong connection to nature, prioritizing lifestyle, sustainability, and community.

"The project seamlessly blends with the surrounding nature and aims to become one of Sydney's most sustainable urban communities,"&nbsp;Khanna said.

Castle Hill residents are currently witnessing the gradual and dramatic transformation of the popular Hills suburb into a modern, cosmopolitan and dynamic urban centre.

The Hills Shire Council has a 30-year vision for the redevelopment and revitalisation of the Castle Hill Showground Precinct, located directly opposite the Carrington Place project, planned to create a new 15-hectare entertainment and recreation hub including a variety of community, arts, sporting and leisure activities.

The Showground site will become the primary civic space for a new precinct of the future local Hills communities. Located directly opposite The Hills Showground Metro Station, residents of Carrington Place will have access to Sydney’s CBD, Chatswood, North Sydney, Macquarie Park and Norwest Business Park. With trains operating every four minutes in peak hour in each direction, residents are offered the highest convenience on Australia’s first driverless railway.

Construction is planned to commence before Christmas later this year with Stage One Atrium due for completion in Q3 2025. The entire five-stage precinct is due for completion in 2032.

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PRD Norwest Director David Inkster says the team have seen a strong response from local downsizers, young families, first home purchasers and upgraders looking for larger-sized apartments.



Ellipse Property launch Atrium at Carrington Place, Castle Hill masterplan

In the burgeoning heart of Castle Hill, CG Group have tapped into the growing suburb to deliver Chapman Gardens, their three low-rise building project which is enveloped in greenery.&nbsp;

More than half of the site is dedicated to landscaped grounds and alfresco entertaining spaces designed by Urbis. Chapman Gardens is the only development in the area that offers an exclusive park-front view, cocooned by picturesque canopies. Whether you're starting your day with renewed energy or winding down after a long day, the park's vibrant ambiance is just outside your door.

A&nbsp;collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer, as well as duplex style residences designed by PTW Architects.&nbsp;

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Chapman Gardens redefines spacious living with generously sized apartments designed to maximise natural light and airflow. The contemporary kitchen, living room, and family areas are perfect for effortless entertaining.

With both one-story and two-story apartment options, affordability meets functionality, ensuring your comfort and satisfaction.

Castle Hill has long been cherished by families, and the statistics speak volumes.&nbsp; According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 72.4 per cent of homes in Castle Hill were owner-occupied in 2021. The thriving community is popular among city commuters, families with older children, and retirees, making it an ideal place to call home.

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For families with school-going children, Chapman Gardens is a dream location. The development neighbours several education resources, including Baulkham Hills High School, renowned for its consistent ranking as one of the top three high schools in New South Wales for academic achievement.&nbsp;

Join the ranks of skilled professionals as Chapman Gardens is nestled in the Showground precinct, where 19.5 per cent are managers and 14.6 per cent are clerical and administrative workers. Approximately 69 per cent of the population in this precinct are employed within these three occupation groups, making it an ideal place for career-driven individuals and families.

Showground has evolved into a hotspot for middle and upper-middle-class families. The median personal weekly income for the suburb stands at an impressive $931, compared to $813 for the greater New South Wales region. Chapman Gardens offers you the chance to live in an affluent neighbourhood without compromising on affordability.

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Chapman Gardens is not just a development; it's a part of a well-thought-out master plan. The Showground Planned Precinct in Castle Hill aims to transition from low-density to higher-density residential living. With future amenities like stores, cafes, supermarkets, and an entertainment hub adjacent to the new Showground Metro Station, it promises an engaging and connected community that you'll love being a part of.

Residents of Chapman Gardens are spoiled for choice when it comes to convenience. The development is close to everything, with future village shopping and dining just a 5-minute drive away. The Metro Station is a mere 7-minute walk, providing direct access to Norwest Business Park, Chatswood, and Sydney CBD. The proximity to highly ranked public schools and premium selective and private schools ensures that education is within reach.

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Why buyers are being drawn to Castle Hill apartment development, Chapman Gardens

Ellipse Property&nbsp;has appointed multi-award-winning, iCIRT-rated construction company Decode Group&nbsp;to build Stage One of its $850 million masterplanned <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> community, Carrington Place.

The <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">huge five-building project at 36 Carrington Road</a>, opposite the Hills Showgrounds Metro Station and in the heart of <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a>, will comprise 771 apartments when complete in 2032.

The first stage,&nbsp;Atrium, will home 151 of those apartments within one eight-level building which will also home rooftop recreational spaces with views of the surrounding landscape.&nbsp;Atrium&nbsp;will be the gateway to the <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place precinct</a>.

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Founder of Ellipse Property, Sam El Rihani, said their&nbsp;decision to partner with Decode for the construction of stage one at <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> underscores a shared mission in delivering excellent built solutions.

“With a proven track record of excellence and reliability, Decode has a history of delivering award-winning residential and mixed-use projects that they are proud to stand behind long after construction completes.

“The attention to detail, commitment to excellence and dedication to quality aligns seamlessly with our vision for <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> as the future heart of the <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> Showground."

Ellipse and Decode have worked together on projects in Homebush and Miranda previously.

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Decode was one of the first 20 businesses to receive a Gold Star iCIRT Rating in NSW. The company was in the very first group to be rated when the rating system was unveiled by the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner in May 2022.

Providing an unbiased and independent review of an organisation, an iCIRT rating is obtained through a thorough assessment of all aspects of a business, aimed at building transparency in the industry and trust with the Australian families and individuals looking to buy-off-plan.

Decode Director Divya Mehta said the appointment for <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> was a big step forward for Decode

“Decode is delighted to be appointed as the builder on stage one of the landmark <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> master-planned, multi-staged project.

"As one of the largest new residential projects in the Hills District it is a significant step forward for Decode and we’re ready to set the benchmark for modern living in Castle Hill. We are committed to delivering excellence in construction and look forward to working closely with Ellipse to realise their vision of a community focused and sustainable lifestyle with stage one, Atrium."

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Decode recently won the 2023 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award in the Mixed-Use Development category for the construction of its Burwood Grand residential project in Sydney’s inner west.

Architectural firms&nbsp;Tony Owen Partners and Stanisic Architects worked in collaboration to design <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a>, with the main inspiration coming from the Cattai Creek which runs along the western border of the development.

A key feature of the project will be a one-kilometre boardwalk running the length of the Cattai Creek connecting to Fred Caterson Reserve, a 58-hectare local reserve featuring picnic tables, children’s playgrounds, along with multiple sports facilities.

The project will be home to over 20,000 sqm of&nbsp;outdoor recreational space and gardens, conceived by landscape architect Site Image Landscape Architects, making it one of the greenest master-planned communities in the Hills District.

Carrington Place Project Director Joseph Chiha&nbsp;emphasized that <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> is envisioned as a multi-staged urban village with a strong connection to nature, prioritizing lifestyle, sustainability, and community.

"The project seamlessly blends with the surrounding nature and aims to become one of Sydney's most sustainable urban communities," Chiha said.

Construction on Atrium is expected to commence in Q3 2023, with completed in Q3 2025. The entire five-stage precinct is due for completion in 2032.

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Decode recently won the 2023 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award in the Mixed-Use Development category for the construction of its Burwood Grand residential project in Sydney’s inner west

Decode to construct first stage of $850 million Carrington Place, Castle Hill apartment development

Prospective home buyers at Grand Reve, the soon to be completed Castle Hill apartment development by luxury home builder turned developer Kassis Homes, are able to buy apartments with just a $10k deposit.

It means a buyer can pay with as little as a $10k deposit. The balance of the 10 per cent deposit is payable in equal weekly instalments over the construction time frame up until practical completion, which at the time of writing 48 weeks.

McGrath Projects Director Adam Sparkes says since the&nbsp;introduction of the new finance model at Grand Reve, they have secured several property purchases ranging from a $620,000 studio to a $1,335,000 oversized two bedroom plus study apartment.

"The notion of paying by instalments is appealing to all buyer profiles including first home buyers and even downsizers, who are transferring the money from their super," Sparkes says.

Prices start at $580,000 at the two-tower project which has been popular with everyone from first home buyers, downsizers, upsizers, and even investors, given the surge in population growth of Castle Hill due to the new North West Metro and Hills Showground Precinct redevelopment.

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Grand Reve sits just 350 metres from the Metro and 200 metres from Castle Towers, which has undergone a significant $300 million investment will produce a new multi-level upgrade and an expansion to over 300 stores.

There are 37 different floorplans available at Grand Reve, with configurations ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, and even a handful of split-level, townhouse-style dwellings.

Kassis Homes pushed the envelope when it came to finishes and fittings. All of the apartments at Grand Reve feature Wolf appliances, with the large two and three-bedroom options also including Sub-Zero refrigeration systems as standard inclusions.

Sam Kassis said when they were putting the plans together for the project, they sat down with a number of suppliers and they showed them the packages that they offer higher density developments, but something didn't quite sit right.

"It just didn't feel right," Kassis says, suggesting that their whole point of Grand Reve was for it to be different from everything else.

"We didn't want to do the same as what everyone else was doing."

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So Kassis approached&nbsp;the high-end appliance retailer&nbsp;Wolf and Sub-Zero, who he has been using for 30 years in his luxury home building career. The premium appliance selection&nbsp;is usually reserved for more boutique projects in inner-city locations - apartments that carry a hefty price tag to match the calibre of appliance.

"We're the only development north of the city and surrounds to be using Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances." At the time Wolf said they never fit out developments of this scale, stating that "no one under the age of 45 has Wolf appliances."

The apartments are also fitted with Parisi tapware, brass feature fixtures, and stone kitchen bench tops.

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"It's a high-end finish in every apartment, for an affordable price point," Kassis suggests.

A major focus for Grand Reve was to offer residents extensive outdoor space within the development. Some 2,300 sqm has been reserved for landscaped communal gardens.&nbsp;

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Kassis Homes is also offering an extended 10-year structural guarantee at Grand Reve, meaning the developer would cover all costs of any defects up until 2034.

The 4.5-star iCIRT rated builder DASCO, one of the first to go through the rigorous process of getting iCIRT verified, is well underway with construction.

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McGrath Projects Director Adam Sparkes says since the introduction of the new finance model at Grand Reve, they have secured several property purchases ranging from a $620,000 studio to a $1,335,000 oversized two bedroom plus study apartment

Grand Reve apartments in Castle Hill offer purchase with just $10k deposit

Masterplanned communities often require a number of different perspectives in the planning phase.

They're more intricate than an architect and interior designer working in tandem when creating a high-density tower or apartment project. They require significant placemaking, given the development is creating a whole community.

At <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a>, the recently approved $850 million <a href="/developments/castle-hill-nsw-2154">Castle Hill</a> masterplan by Ellipse Property, Tony Owen Partners worked alongside Stanisic Architects to bring together the designs for the 3.2-hectare project.

Tony Owen of Tony Owen Partners said the&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> masterplan places significant emphasis on the importance of Cattai Creek.

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"In particular, the plan identifies the path of Cattai Creek as the main green corridor for the precinct. The plan envisages the creek corridor as a significant communal environmental amenity," Owen said.

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“The architecture of the building adapts curves that echo with the undulations of the natural creek and how it ebbs and flows. At the ‘Garden Level’, the landscape sweeps into the building, shaping an ‘atrium’ which is the heart of this building. A picture-frame façade detailing is adapted on the north south and west facades that frame beautiful Creekside views. Alternatively, the Ashford Avenue west façade has a strong architectural expression with the dark bricks and contrasting upper floors.

“The setbacks on the building at levels three and four benefit the apartments by providing larger outdoor entertainment spaces and enhance the variety of layouts that buyers can choose from further enhancing the architectural elements.

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“Buildings are designed where every part of the building responds to the different environment, so when you’re down low, you’re in the trees. When you’re up higher, you’ve got greater views.”

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Frank Stanisic of Stanisic Architects, who handled the design of the seven residential buildings, said the architecture for the residential is about creating an environment for people to live, and also that perhaps they can move from one apartment to another.

"I would like to think there’s some inter-generational movement between people as they get older, as they have children, so they move from a one-bedder to a two-bedder, and a two-bedder to a three-bed, so I’d like to think there’s enough diversity that allows people to stay in this environment and just move around within the buildings that are here,” Stanisic said.

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When completed, <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> will comprise 771 apartments built across seven eight to 12-storey buildings.&nbsp;

The first stage of the project, Atrium, will comprise 151 apartments within one mid-rise eight-storey building.

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Running alongside Cattai Creek, Stage 1 Atrium will feature curvilinear buildings which are the main gateway sites to the precinct. At the epicentre of stage one and the inspiration behind its name, lies an atrium encompassing the true ideals of <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a> - lifestyle, sustainability and wellbeing.

Uniquely, the precinct will be home to over 20,000 square metres of outdoor recreational space and lush gardens, conceived by landscape architect, Site Image Landscape Architects, making it one of the greenest masterplanned communities in the Hills district.

A key feature of the project will include a one-kilometre boardwalk running the length of the Cattai Creek connecting to Fred Caterson Reserve, a 58-hectare local reserve featuring picnic tables, children’s playgrounds, along with multiple sports facilities.

Ellipse Property has committed to dedicate over 6500m2 of the Cattai Creek back to the community in this masterplan. In addition to this, Ellipse Property has collaborated closely with Council on the revegetation management and landscaping of the Cattai Creek Masterplan spanning the Carrington Place site known locally as ‘The Green Belt’.

Construction is planned to commence in Q3 2023, with Atrium due for completion in Q3 2025. The entire five-stage precinct is due for completion in 2032.

Tony Owen of Tony Owen Partners said the Carrington Place masterplan places significant emphasis on the importance of Cattai Creek

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