<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a> has received development approval for Archer &amp; Albert, a 32-storey, mixed-use residential development in the heart of Chatswood.

Located at 57–61 Archer Street and 34 Albert Avenue, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> will deliver 150 new homes, including affordable housing, alongside ground-floor and podium retail, commercial space, a heritage house activated as a café, additional ground-level activation, and a landscaped publicly accessible park designed for community use.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/archer-albert-chatswood-57-61-archer-street-chatswood-nsw-2067">Archer &amp; Albert</a> is one of the few large-scale residential developments in the heart of Chatswood City to progress through a council-led architectural design competition and secure development approval, positioning it at the forefront of design led housing.&nbsp;

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Designed by global architecture practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, long-term collaborators of the Coronation team, the project draws inspiration from the Sydney Blue Gum High Forest and the leafy character of the South Chatswood Heritage Conservation Area. The design integrates a restored heritage-listed home and establishes a landscaped connection between Chatswood’s urban centre and its surrounding residential neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

“This is an important project for us and our first entry into the North Shore,” said Joe Nahas, Managing Director of &nbsp;Coronation Property.&nbsp;

“We are deliberate about where we invest and build, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> stands out because the fundamentals are already strong. Transport, employment, education, retail and health are all in place. Archer &amp; Albert is about adding new housing into a centre that already works and building on what exists.”&nbsp;

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Aras Labutis, Head of Urban Transformation at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/coronation-property">Coronation Property</a>, said the project reflects a disciplined, collaborative approach to city shaping.&nbsp;

“Chatswood sits at an important junction between high-density commercial activity and established residential &nbsp;neighbourhoods," Labutis said.

"Our focus for Archer &amp; Albert was to manage that transition carefully, respecting what’s already there &nbsp;while contributing something new that feels deliberate and enduring."

The approved scheme delivers:&nbsp;

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	<li>A 32-storey mixed-use tower comprising 150 homes, including 41 affordable housing dwellings • 530sqm of ground-floor retail, dining and commercial offerings&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A 760sqm wellness tenancy integrated within the podium&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A restored heritage building, thoughtfully reimagined as a café overlooking the park&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A landscaped public park, designed as a calm green retreat in the heart of Chatswood&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Resident amenities include a premium gym, golf simulator, mahjong room, dedicated wellness areas, private &nbsp;dining facilities and a curated wine room&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Deep private balconies designed to capture outlooks and northern light&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A refined material palette of natural stone, timber and terracotta&nbsp;</li>
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Coronation receives green light for Archer & Albert apartments in Chatswood

Leading Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a>, in partnership with Metrics Credit Partners, has officially broken ground on its landmark $1.8 billion Kings Bay Village project in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/five-dock-nsw-2046">Five Dock</a>, marking the beginning of construction on one of the most significant urban renewal precincts within the Parramatta Road Corridor.

A sod-turning ceremony was held at the project site on Parramatta Road, with NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully joining Deicorp Chairman Fouad Deiri OAM and Metrics CEO and Managing Partner Andrew Lockhart, to mark the significant milestone.

Located at 129-154 Parramatta Road, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> will transform more than three hectares of underutilised land into a highly connected new neighbourhood comprising 1,185 homes, including 218 affordable dwellings for essential workers, alongside new retail, commercial, and community spaces.

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Designed by award-winning architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/turner-studio">TURNER</a>, the precinct blends crafted brick architecture with a pedestrian-focused urban layout across six buildings of varying scale. The project will deliver 14,700sqm of retail and commercial space, 6,500sqm of public open space, and a new 2,290sqm landscaped park and civic plaza that will form the social heart of the community.

Kings Bay Village is positioned minutes from the future Five Dock Metro Station, supporting the NSW Government and City of Canada Bay Council’s shared ambition for a more connected, liveable and revitalised Parramatta Road Corridor. Deicorp will also contribute more than $80 million towards new and upgraded local infrastructure, including pedestrian laneways, an activated streetscape and significant public domain works.

Fouad Deiri OAM, Chairman of Deicorp, said Kings Bay Village represents a defining opportunity for Sydney’s Inner West.

&nbsp;“Today marks the beginning of a precinct that will deliver lasting benefits for the Five Dock community - new homes, new open spaces, and a vibrant mixed-use environment that brings people closer to transport, services and amenities,"&nbsp;Deiri says.

“We are proud to be delivering much-needed housing, including affordable homes for essential workers, in partnership with the NSW Government and the City of Canada Bay. Kings Bay Village is urban renewal at its best - thoughtful, connected and community-focused.”

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Metrics CEO and Managing Partner Andrew Lockhart said the company is proud to support more housing and infrastructure in a key Sydney corridor. 
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“Metrics and Deicorp share a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects that align closely with the NSW Government’s housing and infrastructure priorities. Kings Bay Village marks our most significant Sydney development to date, offering quality homes, essential infrastructure, and dynamic public spaces.” 
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“This project reflects our ongoing commitment to creating value by supporting economic growth, job creation, and delivering excellent outcomes for our investors,” he said.

With Kings Bay Village now underway, Deicorp’s pipeline of apartments under construction across Sydney has increased to 5,102. Kings Bay Village is scheduled for completion in Q2 of 2029.

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NSW Premier and Planning Minister join Deicorp and Metrics to break ground on $1.8 billion Kings Bay Village precinct

When Antoinette Chan and her architect husband, Peter began casually searching for an investment property, they weren’t expecting it to evolve into a life-changing family decision.

But one visit to the display suite of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/koyo-crows-nest-1-11-rodborough-avenue-crows-nest-nsw-2065">KOYO</a> development in Crows Nest changed everything, and sparked a remarkable story of three generations choosing to live side by side in one of the suburb's most architecturally-striking new developments.

Antoinette, her mother Janet Khoo, and her sister, who is currently living in Singapore, each purchased an apartment in the same building, creating a rare and meaningful multi-generational living arrangement underpinned by modern design, community values, and premium convenience.

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“It wasn’t planned,” says Antoinette, who purchased a three-bedroom garden apartment with her husband and teenage daughter. “Peter came across KOYO and encouraged me to visit because he had a lot of respect for Abadeen’s previous work. As soon as we saw it, we knew it wasn’t just an investment, this was a home.”

Shortly after, Antoinette suggested her mother, Janet Khoo, take a look at the same development. A long-time inner-city resident who had recently sold her property in The Rocks, Janet had experienced some health setbacks and was contemplating a move closer to her daughter.

“I walked into the display apartment, and it just felt right,” says Janet. “I didn’t look anywhere else. The space, the simplicity of the design, the light, everything gave me a sense of peace. It’s a new beginning, but it also feels like home.”

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In a stroke of serendipity, Janet selected the two-bedroom apartment next door to her daughter, completely unaware of Antoinette’s purchase. Around the same time, Antoinette’s sister, who resides in Singapore, viewed the property via a virtual tour and chose to buy the apartment directly above Janet’s.

“We were all drawn to KOYO individually, and it just happened that our homes ended up vertically stacked, ground, first, and second floor,” Antoinette laughs. “It was a coincidence, but also a sign. This is where we’re meant to be.”

Designed by celebrated architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, KOYO delivered on all fronts for the Chan-Khoo family.

“Our garden apartment gives us the feel of a standalone home but with none of the maintenance,” says Antoinette. “All three bedrooms open onto a generous private garden, which is perfect for our dog Archie, and for entertaining. The open-plan layout and high ceilings make it feel airy, calm and luxurious.”

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For Janet, security and accessibility were top priorities, and KOYO offered the ideal balance.

“At my age, I didn’t want to be climbing stairs,” she explains. “The first-floor apartment opens directly to the garden, and the building is small, which gives it a more personal, village-like feel. Yet I’m just steps away from my daughter and granddaughter. That gives me so much peace of mind.”

The family also appreciated the thoughtful amenities that avoided the excesses of some larger developments.

“We didn’t want a complex with too many facilities we wouldn’t use,” explains Antoinette. “KOYO has everything we need, generous storage, secure parking, beautifully landscaped walkways, and a stunning rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities that feels serene rather than busy.”

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The location was another critical factor in the family’s decision. Though they had always lived closer to Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Antoinette says the transformation of Crows Nest was a revelation.

“When we returned from living overseas, we discovered Crows Nest had become this vibrant, walkable hub,” she says. “We love being able to stroll to cafés, restaurants, and shops on Willoughby Road. The new Metro makes the commute into the CBD effortless, and our daughter can walk to her school, it’s just next door."

Janet agree. “I was worried about giving up my inner-city lifestyle, but I’ve fallen in love with this area. It has everything I need, supermarkets, quiet streets, friendly faces, and it’s all a short walk away. I feel safe, independent, and connected.”

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While design and location were important, the family also credits their decision to Abadeen’s reputation and responsiveness. With decades of experience delivering high-quality residential projects, Abadeen’s track record helped build trust during a volatile market period.

“The waiting game was tough, especially after selling my old apartment,” says Janet. “But the Abadeen team kept me updated every step of the way. They were professional, courteous, and transparent.”

Antoinette said Peter works in property and had already heard of Abadeen. "The quality of their work really impressed us, and as the project neared completion, they went above and beyond to keep us informed and supported. That level of communication is rare.”

Only a handful of three-bedroom residences remain for sale, priced from $3.5 million.

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Three generations, one address: How a family found sanctuary and connection at Abadeen's KOYO in Crows Nest

Sydney-based developer Gold Partners Australia is making its move on the Gold Coast, launching what is one of the most affordable towers to the booming Broadbeach market.

Its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harmony-on-broadbeach-2797-gold-coast-highway-broadbeach-qld-4218">Harmony on Broadbeach</a> project, just 400m from the beach, has prices starting from $975,000 for its two-bedroom apartments that measure nearly 90 sqm internally.

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There will be 113 two- and three-bedroom apartments spread out across the 33-storey tower on the 1,201 sqm site that will front First Avenue. Gold Partners Australia, which has delivered several major projects in Sydney's Norwest and has an active pipeline with projects in Hornsby and Carlingford, secured the block vacant, and want to start preliminary site works early next year through their in-house construction capability.

DBI Architects designed the tower with a four-level podium which will have an open-air swimming pool, sun deck, outdoor lounges, alfresco dining spaces, and a gym with adjoining yoga lawn. A hospitality venue will anchor the building at street level.

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Olympus Property Group is selling Harmony on Broadbeach on behalf of Gold Partners Australia. Olympus Director Deanna Lockett says the project is resonating with everyone from locals, investors, those moving from interstate, and second home buyers from Brisbane.

"There's been nothing new come to the market in Broadbeach at this price point for nearly a year," Lockett recalls. "It hits the sweet spot of affordability, good sized apartments, in a great location."

Construction will commence in Q2 2026, and wrap up, all going well, by the end of 2028.

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Harmony on Broadbeach launches to booming Gold Coast suburb

Display apartments play a crucial role in helping buyers imagine how a space will look and feel once complete.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-albertine-by-mirvac-melbourne-31-queens-lane-melbourne-vic-3004">The Albertine</a> in Melbourne, development giant Mirvac has partnered with furniture maker and retailer MCM House to create a fully furnished, full-scale prototype that showcases the proportions, finishes, and design intent of the project’s three-bedroom residences.

As an added incentive, purchasers of any two- or three-bedroom apartment can receive up to $50,000 worth of MCM House furniture, allowing them to curate their new home with the same craftsmanship, contemporary design, and aesthetic showcased in the display apartment.

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Oversized sofas, solid timber dining tables, and relaxed, low-profile seating demonstrate how the space accommodates real furniture, helping buyers clearly visualise how their new apartment could look, complete with pieces that genuinely suit the scale and design of the home.

The styling is simple but deliberate, with materials that pick up on the apartment’s natural light and neutral tones, creating cohesion without crowding the space.

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Mirvac is now welcoming buyers through the display at The Albertine. Quietly yet conveniently positioned just off St Kilda Road on Queens Road, the development has attracted strong interest from inner-Melbourne and Bayside downsizers, professional couples seeking luxurious low-maintenance living, and design-focused buyers who want proximity to the CBD.

Apartments have been designed by Mirvac's inhouse design team with owner-occupiers at the forefront.&nbsp;The living and dining areas open directly onto a balcony, reinforcing the project’s emphasis on indoor-outdoor flow, while kitchens feature integrated appliances and soft-curve cabinetry which mirror the larger architectural themes at play throughout the building.

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The Albertine offers one to four-bedroom residences complemented by exclusive resident-only amenity, including The Circadian Club, a wellness centre with an indoor pool and spa, gym, yoga and Pilates studio, and sauna, as well as The Elysian Room, a private dining space on level 10 with sweeping views across Melbourne.

Mirvac will welcome residents to The Albertine in 2026, having recently celebrated topping out the&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>&nbsp;recently topped out&nbsp; the topping out of The Albertine, with completion expected in 2026.

To find out more about the generous furniture offer with MCM House, enquire below.

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Mirvac unveils The Albertine display, offering up to $50k in MCM House furniture

Crows Nest

Drawing on the success of revered Sydney projects such as Advanx and Advanx Eastin, Rushcutters Bay, and Whitton Lane and Vue in Bondi Junction, Lindsay Bennelong Developments has brought together a team of award-winning leaders in their respective fields to collaboratively bring together their inspiring vision for their latest residential release.

Multi-award winning Australian architecture firm, Allen Jack+Cottier designed both the exterior and interior of Delano, which comprises three boutique low-rise buildings that&nbsp;gradually transition in scale and height from the nearby residential area, to the lively and energetic Crows Nest town centre.

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Set amid private landscaped gardens, Delano offers a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, some with studies, along with seven townhomes fronting Hayberry Lane. The distinct curvature and detail of the façade, with its contrasting tones of steel and face brickwork, adds to the project's timeless design that ties in with the surrounding context, whilst still maintaining a contemporary feel.

The apartments and townhomes boast of Art Deco-inspired elements that are seamlessly woven into the design, with natural stone, metallic touches, and decorative flourishes to create a sense of harmony and refinement throughout the spaces.

The kitchens form the heart of each home, with top-quality Miele appliances, natural stone benchtops and splashbacks, balanced by cabinetry in complimenting tones. The living areas, with their generous free-flowing spaces and floor-to-ceiling glass, are oriented to capture sunlight, creating the perfect environment in which to entertain, while the bedrooms feature plush broadloom carpets, adding to the apartments' luxurious feel.

The bathrooms are characterised by clean lines, uncluttered spaces and considered finishes. High quality porcelain tiles run floor to ceiling, complemented by Studio Bagno vanity basins and Astrawalker brushed platinum tapware. Thoughtful details such as finger-tile mosaic feature walls, natural stone vanity tops, and tall cabinets featuring textured scalloped door panels add depth and contrast to the spaces.

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The seven three-storey three-bedroom townhomes, set behind landscaped private front gardens, feature free-flowing living areas encompassed by marble island kitchens, while the upper level is devoted to a secluded master suite opening to a private balcony. The rear courtyards open to a communal garden, which provides ambient additional space for alfresco entertaining.&nbsp;

With teams across Australia, China and South East Asia, Place Design Group handled the landscape architecture across the project , which at the heart of Delano, provides a green backdrop to the residences, with manicured lawns, jacaranda trees, for which the area is renowned for, as well shady pergola seating areas and barbecue stations scattered around.

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Delano apartments pay homage to their Crows Nest context 

The&nbsp;Peter Campbell-led development group, Lindsay Bennelong is one step closer to bringing their Crows Nest development, Delano to fruition, appointing a builder to the project.&nbsp;

The group has sought the work of Bondi-based construction company, Ultra Building Co, with the group behind a number of residential and commercial developments across the Eastern Suburbs, including the 1788 Residences and North Shore in Double Bay, as well as The Balmoral Collection in Mosman.

Located on the fringe of Crows Nest village, Delano pays homage to the Art Deco architecture that is prolific in the area while showcasing contemporary innovation.

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The development features three boutique buildings set amidst landscaped gardens, consisting of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as an exclusive collection of just seven townhomes.

Celebrated architecture firm, AJC Architects has taken charge of the project's design, which features&nbsp;timeless aesthetics that are brought to life through the use of robust and enduring materials such as steel and face brickwork.

The buildings are distinctly characterised in response to their street frontage and local heritage items, with stepped forms and landscaped terraces that avoid overshadowing while offering a transition between the nearby commercial centre and conservation neighbourhood.

The development's centrepiece is a five-storey tower that steps down to three-storeys along Falcon Street, with the three-storey townhouses fronting Hayberry Lane.

All the residences are optimised for natural light and cross-ventilation and feature energy and water-efficient fixtures and fittings. The communal lobbies and corridors are naturally ventilated and lit, and there is bicycle parking for residents and visitors.

Herringbone engineered timber floors, plush broadloom carpet, and deluxe Miele kitchens, with natural stone benchtops and integrated fridges, are just some of the features residents can expect to enjoy, while the spacious balconies, rooftop terraces, or private courtyard gardens will offer a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living.&nbsp;

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Upper-level apartments will benefit from leafy views over North Sydney or Mosman, while a communal grassed lawn and gardens with seating and barbecue areas provide the perfect outdoor space for relaxation.

Sustainability was another key consideration throughout the design process, with site-wide water harvesting systems in place along with a reuse system.&nbsp;

Residents of Delano will enjoy a short five-minute stroll to the forthcoming Crows Nest Metro Station, which is due to open in 2024, the same time Delano is due for completion.&nbsp;

They'll also be just a 400 metre walk to Woolworths and just three-minutes from Crows Nest Village's lively cosmopolitan culinary scene.

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Builder appointed to Lindsay Bennelong Crows Nest development, Delano

Australian developer Third.i, and real estate private equity group Phoenix Property Investors have further expanded their partnership in Sydney, acquiring the last two of Sydney Metro’s Crows Nest over station development sites in the Lower North Shore.

The joint venture acquired the site via Private Treaty with Sydney Metro and the NSW Government, with the deal negotiated by&nbsp;Third.i’s Head of Acquisitions, Florian Caillon, and Sydney Metro’s commercial team.

The Crows Nest over station development is situated over the new Crows Nest Metro Station, which is due to be operational by 2024. As one of six new stations planned for the Sydney Metro City and Southwest regions, the new developments will extend the Metro Rail from Chatswood, under the Sydney Harbour and through the Sydney CBD to Bankstown.

The concept proposal for both over station developments was approved by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces in December 2020, with the first site, referred to as Lot A, set to deliver an innovative commercial and retail development above the station, with plans to have health and wellness at the forefront of design.

The second site, Lot B, will deliver a mixed-use site consisting of ground floor retail with an overhead residential offering, helping Crows Nest secure its place as one of the best areas to live, work and play on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

Co-founder &amp; Director of Acquisitions at Third.i, Bob Huxley said the project will be a legacy development for Third.i and will add significant value to the Crows Nest community.

“Third.i is extremely excited to commence a relationship with Sydney Metro and the NSW Government and work with them to deliver what will be an outstanding, market-leading project for the Sydney region,” said Huxley.

“We have an established network of retail operators, and have already had a number of world class businesses express an interest in pre-committing to space at the Crows Nest over station development, which is just incredible. It really demonstrates the demand and need for this type of development in Sydney’s Lower North Shore."

With the acquisition bringing Third.i's overall project pipeline to over $4 billion across Australia and the UK, the project will also mark the fifth joint venture for Third.i and Phoenix Property Investors.

Trent Winduss, Head of Australia at Phoenix Property Investors, said they were excited to continue their strong track record with Third.i, which has proven success especially across Sydney's North Shore.&nbsp;

“This includes the selling out of the major residential project Balfour Place in Lindfield as well as the sale of the Blue &amp; William commercial precinct in North Sydney to Lendlease that was acquired by Keppel REIT," Winduss concluded.&nbsp;

Read more on residences set for above new Sydney Metro stations:

<a href="/news/nsw/first-look-designs-revealed-for-towers-above-parramatta-metro-station">First look: Designs revealed for towers above Parramatta Metro Station</a>

<a href="/news/nsw/first-look-towers-planned-above-new-sydney-olympic-park-metro-station">First look: Towers planned above new Sydney Olympic Park Metro Station</a> 
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Third.i and Phoenix Property Investors team up for Crows Nest over-station development

The former North Shore Gas Co. Office building is set to be conserved and readapted in Crows Nest.

The Double Bay-based developer&nbsp;PDS has filled plans for a $55 million project which will comprise a 14-level mixed-use building, with a two-storey commercial podium.

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There will be 61 three and four-bedroom apartments planned on the&nbsp;290 Pacific Highway site, just up the road from PDS&#39;s The Wentworth.

The recently amalgamated lot has a primary frontage to the Pacific Highway with a rear address to Sinclair Street.

It is currently occupied by the local heritage listed Former North Shore Gas Co Office building and an existing two storey commercial building, with the latter secluded to be demolished in the process.

LFA Pacific prepared the urban design report for PDS, who engaged Fuse Architects to design the plans.

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

&ldquo;The development proposal seeks to retain, conserve and adaptively re-use the Former Gas Company building as part of a new mixed-use building with a ground floor commercial podium and residential uses above,&rdquo; LFA said in their urban design report.

The site is situated in an urban block bound by Shirley Street to the north, Bruce Street to the south, the Pacific Highway to the east and Sinclair Street to the west.

The block forms part of the Five Ways intersection, where Pacific Highway, Shirley Road, Willoughby Road and Falcon Street converge, creating a local landmark that defines the southern gateway to the St Leonards, Crows Nest Precinct.

The site at 290 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest in the North Sydney Local Government Area is 1.5km north of North Sydney CBD, 850m south of St Leonards strategic centre and immediately south of Crows Nest Village

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

The site is approximately one kilometre from major public open space such as Brennan Park and Newlands Park, St Leonards Park, and St Thomas Rest. Smaller pocket parks such as the Hume Street Park, Ernest Place Park, and Sophia Street Park are located east of Pacific Highway, while Morton Lane Road Reserve off Sinclair Street is a landscaped walkway.

The design involves the reinstatement of key materials such as exterior masonry, terracotta tiles, pressed metal, stainless steel, and glass panelling.

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Render of the proposed Pacific Highway mixed-use development in Crows Nest. Credit: Fuse Architecture

Glass is used for the remainder of the facade with a textured glass awning and pressed metal soffit to match the existing heritage pressed metal soffit pattern.

The existing facade is provided with powder coated metal profiles to match the existing awning and fluted glass as a key design motif for the front elevation where a curtain wall is proposed to the remainder of Pacific Highway frontage.

Incorporating a muted palette and lightweight materials, the upper residential levels highlight the heritage item, while inverted, fluted glass is used as a contemporary adaptation of the scalloped heritage facade.

There will be 61 three and four-bedroom apartments planned on the 290 Pacific Highway site, just up the road from PDS's The Wentworth


$55 million Crows Nest apartments to target the owner-occupier

The Sydney-based developer Abadeen Group has teamed up with the APAC-focused private equity real estate investment group Phoenix Property Investors to create a string of boutique residential apartment projects in Sydney over the next five years.

The $250 million investment will see between 15-20 projects delivered, with over $1 billion in gross revenue forecasted.

The sites will yield between 10 to 50 apartments, located in&nbsp;established and desirable neighbourhoods within 10km of the CBD, and targeting an average of $100m in gross revenue when completed.

Abadeen’s Executive Director, Joseph Tack, said the Residential Development Platform is the culmination of a three-year strategic plan to build a pipeline of prime infill sites to deliver high quality bespoke projects to owner occupier customers.

"The relationship with Phoenix enables us to source high quality opportunities in a competitive environment, with a focus on amalgamations and sourcing off m​arket transactions.

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"Our latest acquisition involved the direct approach and amalgamation of 21 strata lots across three buildings, which has taken over seven months to negotiate”.

Trent Winduss, Director and Head of Australian investments in Phoenix’s Sydney office, said the partnership with Abadeen&nbsp;is the realization of a long-considered investment thesis to build a scalable residential development business targeting boutique, quality and desirable apartment living for owner-occupiers in highly sought-after neighbourhoods in Sydney.

"We believe Abadeen is the right partner in helping to realize that thesis given its depth of development experience, vertically integrated project and development management expertise and first-class marketing acumen”.

Since formalising the venture in June, the partnership is off to a rapid start with five active projects and a sixth recently secured located in Crow’s Nest, Naremburn, Cremorne, Mosman and Neutral Bay which have a combined projected gross revenue in excess of $300m.

Development&nbsp;approvals have been obtained by Abadeen for the Crows Nest and Neutral Bay projects, branded ‘KOYO’ and ‘ENSO’ respectively and designed by acclaimed architects Koichi Takada.

KOYO comprises 27 predominantly three-bedroom apartments in a cul de sac setting and is now selling through CBRE Residential Projects.

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ENSO offers nine&nbsp;residences on Grosvenor St in the heart of Neutral Bay village, with both projects aimed towards the down sizer market with luxury finishes and extensive local amenities within walking distance.

A development&nbsp;application has been lodged for the 58-unit planned project in Naremburn, designed by Rothelowman, and will include a wider range of apartment sizes including product for first time buyers. A pre-sale campaign is expected to commence early next year.

The joint venture has acquired a further three projects in the Lower North Shore demonstrating confidence in that market for sites which have the required attributes.

Contracts have been exchanged to acquire an asset at Clifford St, Mosman to create 30 apartments and associated retail space on a site acquired from the State Government, and a corner site at 2 Sutherland St Cremorne to develop 14 predominantly three-bedroom residences which offers Bay views to the North and over Cammeray Golf Club to the West. Contracts have been recently exchanged on a sixth asset located in Neutral Bay which is yet to be disclosed.

The $250 million investment will see between 15-20 projects delivered, with over $1 billion in gross revenue forecasted

Abadeen partner with Phoenix to delivery luxury apartment pipeline for Sydney

The forward-thinking architect Koichi Takada has been&nbsp;one of the hottest commodities&nbsp;on the residential design circuit for over a decade in Australia.

His firm, Koichi Takada Architects, whose approach is to&nbsp;create&nbsp;organically inspired places so the world can reconnect with a more natural, intuitive and conscious future, has been behind some of the most impressive buildings across Australia.

They&#39;ve designed&nbsp;the luxury Crown Group projects Skye in North Sydney, Waterfall by Crown in Waterloo and Infinity by Crown at Green Square, as well as the award-winning mixed use Crown development Arc in the Sydney CBD.

The team was also engaged by FORME, the Brisbane-based developer, to create Norfolk at Burleigh Heads, one of the Gold Coast&#39;s most expensive projects in the last few years. Recently completed, that netted an average sale price of around $4 million for its 15 apartments, including a record $9&nbsp;million penthouse sale. That sold 90 per cent of its apartments within two months of its launch.

The Sydney developer, Abadeen Group, founded and led by the long-time CBRE Residential Projects Chairman&nbsp;Justin Brown, have had Takada work on two of their upcoming developments, the most anticipated being Koyo,&nbsp;a boutique collection of 27 apartments in the heart of Crows Nest.

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Koyo, a Japanese terms which refers to the changing colours of the leaves in autumn, has been geared toward the owner-occupier, with its generously-sized living and outdoor areas.

Takada said he was inspired by the parks and the deciduous trees in the area.

&quot;We really&nbsp;wanted to bring that external element of nature into the internal space&quot;, Takada said.

There will be 18-three bedroom apartments, predominantly&nbsp;located at each corner of the development to have the larger outdoor spaces, as well as seven two-bedroom apartments and two-one bedroom apartments. They all have parking, and a number have an additional study or courtyard.

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There was a big focus to bring the outdoor in in the&nbsp;10 courtyard apartments, which will feature leafy outdoor areas. The apartments have been designed to take advantage of cross ventilation and to take in as much natural light as possible.

Abadeen are offering buyers to upgrade the apartments with a number of exclusive options, which can include adding a built-in bar, a timber-crafted study nook, or the addition of&nbsp;a fireplace in the living room.

Justin Brown, who founded Abadeen over two decades ago,&nbsp;expects the North Shore owner-occupier market to be the dominant buyer, tapping in to the booing downsizer market.

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&quot;The location of Koyo is almost the epicentre of so many different areas&quot;, Brown says.

&quot;It is equidistant to North Sydney, Cammeray and Neutral Bay.

&quot;There&#39;s a lot of growth&nbsp;happening in North Sydney from a commercial perspective and with the new Metro trains - we really believe it&rsquo;s going to be such a key location for people who wanted to be close to work.

&quot;Koyo is also&nbsp;surrounded by a number of schools, which will open the door for families with school aged children to be interested in the larger three bedroom apartments.&quot;

Completion is expected in early 2023, with the North Sydney Council recently giving the green light to the development.

Abadeen are also developing Koyo&#39;s sister project, Enso, located in Neutral Bay, with just the nine apartments in the boutique block. That&#39;s due for launch later this year.

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Koyo, a Japanese terms which refers to the changing colours of the leaves in autumn, has been geared toward the owner-occupier, with its generously-sized living and outdoor areas

Abadeen Group launch Koichi Takada-designed Koyo apartments at Crows Nest

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A wide-fronted Victorian terrace in Crows Nest, NSW has been sold for $3.45 million.
The four bedroom, two bathroom home is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-crows+nest-133191066" target="_blank">74 Burlington Street</a>. 
It comes with open living zone, entertaining deck, marble crafted kitchen and private level lawn surrounded by landscaped garden. 
Other features include integrated home sound system, hardwood floors, alarm system and double garage. 
It is moments to quality schools, parks and the future Metro station. 
Peter Chauncy and Debbie Chadwick of McGrath Crows Nest sold the property. 
The house was last sold in 2007 for $1 million. 
 
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Crows Nest Victorian terrace sold for $3.45 million

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<div>A unit block in Crows Nest has sold under the hammer for $4.3 million which was $500,000 above the reserve price.</div>
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<div>The CBRE marketing campaign fielded 455 enquiries, 104 inspections and 72 contract requests. </div>
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<div>There were 13 registered parties when <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-unitblock-nsw-crows+nest-126537910" target="_blank">50 Falcon Street</a> sold to a local buyer on a yield of 2.6 percent. </div>
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<div>The building comprises four, two-bedroom apartments, each with an accompanying study, laundry, and provides four onsite car spaces with rear lane access.</div>
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<div>The total land size is 518sqm. </div>
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<div>The property will also benefit from the future Crows Nest metro station, which will be situated within 600 metres of the site. </div>
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Unit block in Sydney's Crows Nest sells for $4.3 million 

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Following his $4.2 million purchase in Cremorne, Balnaves Foundation boss Hamish Balnaves has listed his now redundant Crows Nest home.
The price guidance is $2,475,000 to $2,700,000.
Balnaves, who runs the Balnaves Foundation, paid $1,355,000 for the three bedroom home in 2007. 
Merging classic and contemporary, the freestanding home on 310 sqm had been a $725 a week rental in recent times.
The home comes with loft space and a garden edged courtyard with built-in barbecue.
McGrath Neutral Bay agent Alex Myers suggested in the listed there is potential to build a second floor.
Balnaves and wife Marta have upgraded, recently settling on a four bedroom Cremorne home with entertaining terrace overlooking a pool and courtyard.
The Balnaves Foundation has provided a huge range of monetary support to medical research, the arts and theatre, particularly indigenous projects.
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