National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 52-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 52-storey tower, which has just shy of 250 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Double Bay

Construction will soon commence at Double Bay's record-setting residential development, Ode.

Top Spring Australia has appointed Ceerose to deliver the $250 million revival of the rare corner site at 19-27 Cross Street, with the construction milestone coinciding with the sale of a three-bedroom sub-penthouse for $15.99 million - tipping the total value of sales to more than $105 million.&nbsp;

Ode has eclipsed previous pricing records in the inner-east suburb, with <a href="/news/nsw/downsizers-splash-21-49-million-on-ode-double-bay-penthouse">the penthouses selling off the plan for $24.95 million and $21.49 million</a>, and another sub-penthouse for $17.49 million.

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Top Spring Australia Development Director, Jeff Curnow, said the project's vision to set new benchmarks in luxury living was coming to life with Ceerose.

“There are limited opportunities remaining at <a href="/new-apartments/ode-double-bay-19-27-cross-st-double-bay-nsw-2028">Ode</a>, including three-bedroom apartments from $9.65 million and four-bedroom residences from $11.99 million," Curnow says.

“Our display gallery is open by appointment and is the perfect way to experience Ode’s opulence, including Rosselli's signature statement fireplace design, as well as timber or travertine floors, stone benchtops, and lustrous cabinetry."

The six-storey development features an innovative curved façade, a ground floor plaza and a private arched lobby with a full-time concierge, designed by celebrated architect Luigi Rosselli, who blends modern European refinement with superlative art and design.

Ode comprises 15 three and four-bedroom light-filled apartments spanning from 219 sqm to 311 sqm of internal space, with buyers able to&nbsp;personalise their interior schemes, created by Alwill Interiors, with neutral palettes punctuated by brass, wood and natural stone.

“We are delighted to appoint Ceerose to deliver Ode after working together on our near-complete Munro House residences in Elizabeth Bay, and we are confident that Ceerose will once again deliver their extraordinary craftsmanship,” Curnow added.

“Ode has been in planning for years and represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enjoy a truly remarkable eastern suburbs lifestyle.

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“Every detail of Ode is thoughtfully curated to provide the ultimate in elegant harbour-side living, from the unparalleled interiors and world-class architecture to the unrivalled location.”

Ceerose Founder and Director Edward Doueihi said Ode would be delivered by a dedicated team of prestige project specialists.

“Ode will be a fantastic addition to Double Bay and an exciting project for our team who have delivered some of the city’s most prestigious landmarks, including Eliza on Elizabeth Street, Harbour Mill in Pyrmont and Aqualuna in Milsons Point,” Doueihi said.

“We are committed to creating an outstanding development to meet the high expectations of Top Spring Australia and its future residents.’’

Local businesses and the community will be kept informed during Ode’s two-year construction program, with up to 500 jobs created, and completion expected in the third quarter of 2025.

Top Spring Australia has also announced the commencement of construction at their $500 million master planned community, The Newlands, in St Leonards at Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

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Ode has eclipsed previous pricing records in the inner-east suburb, with the penthouses selling off the plan for $24.95 million and $21.49 million

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Construction set to commence at record-breaking Double Bay apartment development Ode

Sydney development group Top Spring Australia has sold the second penthouse within its Ode Double Bay development, fetching a price of a cool $21.49 million.&nbsp;

The 219 sqm penthouse, which features an upper level with a private 111 sqm rooftop terrace, complete with a spa and landscaped entertaining spaces, was sold to a couple seeking to downsize from their five-bedroom harbour-front residence in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

The penthouse comprises three-bedrooms, three-bathrooms, a media room and multiple living and dining zones. The master bedroom features a custom walk-in robe with leather finishes and an oversized bathroom complete with a freestanding bath, double shower, marble bench tops, and travertine flooring.

A private wine cellar adjoins the expansive entertainer’s kitchen and butler’s pantry, finished in natural stone bench tops, custom joinery and a choice of either timber or travertine floors.

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It’s the third time Ode has broken the previous pricing record of $16.092 million in the blue-ribbon suburb, with the adjoining penthouse selling off the plan for $24.9 million and a sub-penthouse selling for $17.495 million.

Top Spring Australia Managing Director, Sydney Ma, said the sale of the two Ode penthouses to local buyers is a testament to its exceptional architecture and location, and its enduring contribution to the renaissance of Double Bay.&nbsp;

“From its refined architecture, artwork and concierge service to the vibrancy of the custom interiors and ground floor retail spaces, Ode’s contribution ultimately extends beyond that of a residential experience, to a complete and unrivalled lifestyle experience,” Ma said.&nbsp;

All three record-breaking sales were brokered by 1st City Real Estate Group.

Managing Director Brad Caldwell-Eyles said wine collecting is a passion of the latest penthouse purchasers.

“The wine room was certainly a real draw card, alongside the lifestyle, convenience, outlook and quality that comes with living at Ode Double Bay,” Caldwell-Eyles said.

“Our buyers are very active in golf, travel and their family office’s business interests, and the opportunity to downsize from their five-bedroom harbourfront home to this exquisite three-bedroom plus media room penthouse was perfectly timed.”

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The five-storey development, designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects, comprises 15 three and four-bedroom apartments and 600 sqm of ground floor retail space, most of which has been sold to leading Sydney restaurateurs.

Double Bay institution, Indigo, will move into 300 sqm of Ode’s retail space and local fine dining offering, Carte has secured 137 sqm of space with plans to relocate its modern art and fine dining experience.

Located at 19-27 Cross Street, the corner site also directly links to local retail and dining offerings, and is located close to local beaches, parks and public spaces.

The remaining three-bedroom apartments start from $9.695 million, while the four-bedroom 
residences start from $11.995 million.

Demolition of the existing site commenced in September 2022, with the main construction phase due to commence in early 2023. Construction is scheduled to wrap by early 2025.&nbsp;

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Downsizers splash $21.49 million on Ode Double Bay penthouse 

Sydney's Eastern Suburbs is the most expensive pocket of real estate in the whole of the country.

Whether it's harbourside Point Piper, where four of Australia's most expensive house sales have occurred in recent years, or beachside at Bondi or Bronte, demand for prestige houses is always bubbling away.

In 2022 there were 72 sales settle over the $10 million mark, 32 of those over $15 million, just in the Woollahra LGA alone.

Ray White Projects Managing Partner Eddie Mansour believes prestige turnover could be higher however, if there were more high-end new apartment developments being launched.

"You've got a consistently high turnover of prestige house sales every year in Sydney's most affluent areas," Mansour says.

"With limited prestige developments launching, there's very few places for these sellers to go.

"They could be walking away with over $10 plus million in cash, and want to buy a bolthole in Sydney and another home in a Hinterland or Coastal location, which will ultimately end up as a potential retirement dwelling.

"But there's not enough high-end apartment stock to service these buyers, which makes them hold onto their homes longer."

Mansour says these buyers aren't affected by interest rate movements. If something comes to the market, they can buy it within a day without the same bank approvals the majority of Sydney buyers need.

Last year the Ray White Projects team snappily sold out the second stage of the luxury 1788 Double Bay apartment development, Encore by SJD Property (pictured main and below). In the first stage that has been settled only one of the 26 buyers need a bank valuation, the rest settled in cash.<img alt="" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="15" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/N4kZ70X8XvJVa-YXuc-e86ry1-RKnovAEwvHhkr0w5UvepuLCiPVUXzW7kHYgemlXi2uQNuGCGcvWX3H8nq46mNA9rSDrOeNmhaAUWTrMNS4KHO-vJ_JyTSzEWjAf7RVjPQcrJh87BylGhSZNZ2gdBVvMrzh8DdHjHYetwoAnyANh4icFTlzv2mW-S1Scw" title="Click and drag to move" width="15" />

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The Encore 1788 development by SJD Property

Prices for the one-bed apartments started from $2 million.

Mansour says the project acted as a good opportunity for those downsizing locally to secure a bolthole.&nbsp;

"At any given time the building, at best, is about 50 percent occupied. It's predominantly used as the owners' Sydney residence."

Mansour noted a trend during the sales process at 1788, a trend which has become more and more prominent in Sydney's east.

"There were a number of buyers in the project amalgamating apartments, buying two apartments to create one of the largest apartments in the block," Mansour said, adding that amalgamations are something the Woollahra Council are starting to limit.

"They want to try and keep entry level units in new apartment developments affordable for a wider range of buyers, rather than those that have just sold their prestige home and can put together two or three smaller apartments in the building."

Amalgamations were prevalent at the new luxury Bondi Beach development Aqualine on Hall Street, albeit located in the Waverley LGA.<img alt="" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="15" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LEzA1Ai56jJxEFV6qG7lzg-TXXh263gKJsX4Ps3rEayx16FEcPjB5WPrp6GTQ1z-9oNQMpv7j2nwvPbvjy2TRx3zc6dJQPMAVK4K_BX8uddr9VUyez-EAO9MU1ldqWFEbMUWctml4ozM5Q_bXzX7tvH0wiIzi6KJwRqbbfF2zzwdYyDGRndggs11GjhoVg" title="Click and drag to move" width="15" />

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The Aqualine, Bondi Beach project designed by Koichi Takada

The latest development on Sydney's beaches by prominent architect Koichi Takada, the plans for Aqualine were for 17 apartments, but a number of amalgamations has taken the total number of apartments down to 12.

Ray White Projects have all but sold out the project, with just the $26 million penthouse remaining. That's expected to launch in the next few months, and will be the largest apartment across a single level in Bondi Beach, sprawling some 450 plus sqm.

Mansour says there's been a lot of interest for the project both locally and offshore for the four-bedroom apartment complete with multiple living/entertaining areas and two balconies.

There are less and less approvals coming through councils for high-end apartment developments, Mansour notes, across both Sydney's East and North Shore.

"There were five or six developments we were expected to work on at the back end of this year, however with delays, they're all now pushed out to the start of 2023," Mansour says

Ray White Projects Managing Partner Eddie Mansour believes prestige turnover could be higher however, if there were more high-end new apartment developments being launched

Why demand will always outstrip supply in Sydney's luxury off the plan apartment market: Five minutes with Ray White Projects Managing Partner Eddie Mansour

Prominent Eastern Suburbs developer Eduard Litver is set to bring something to Double Bay it's never seen before.

Litver, who runs Capit.el Group and is best known for the redevelopment of the Bondi Pacific, has had Japanese architect Koichi Takada design a new mixed-use development in the heart of the suburb,&nbsp;just across the road from The Cosmopolitan Centre where Litver owns the retail component.

Takada's plans include two retail spaces at street level, as well as two food and beverage tenancies.

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Above will be parking, and then a level of commercial space.

The top two levels will be dedicated to just two two-level apartments. The downstairs will home the living, kitchen and dining area, with two terraces overlooking both Knox Street and Knox Lane.

Upstairs will be three ensuited bedrooms, with the master opening to a huge terrace, another overlooking Knox Street.

Litver has been patient with the project, his first site acquisition dating back to 2018 when he secured 31-37 Knox Street at auction for $12.5 million. A year later he spent $9.83 million on 27-29 Knox Street,

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Litver has gone on record previously saying he wants to transform the Cosmopolitan Centre into a world-class venue, having paid $40 million for the retail in 2018.

The Urban Design Report submitted by AE Design Partnership says the design of the proposal has been developed through detailed site and analysis to ensure a contextually harmonious development

"The proposal will enhance the streetscape by redeveloping the existing outdated buildings into a contemporary built form with vertical and horizontal articulation accentuated by sculpted timber look aluminium framing, light timber look aluminium timber batten screens, glazing and upper-level planting," the report read.

Litver has been involved in a number of luxury developments across the Eastern Suburbs over the years. He was a part of the redevelopment of The Bondi Pacific, as well as The Bondi further down on Campbell Parade, and the QT Pacific Bondi Beach on Beach Road.

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<h2>27-37 Knox Street at a glance</h2>

• 178.1m2 of retail floor space and 126.9m2 food and beverage space on the ground floor

• 1,001.6m2 of commercial floor space across levels 1-3

• two large double-storey apartments on levels 4 and 5

• parking located in one basement level and on level 1 comprising:

• 21 car spaces

• 2 motorcycle spaces

• 18 bicycle spaces

Takada's plans include two retail spaces at street level, as well as two food and beverage tenancies.

First look: Double Bay's Knox Street to get facelift with Koichi Takada development

Following the $25 million record sale of the penthouse in Ode Double Bay, Top Spring Australia has announced the second biggest apartment sale in the luxury harbourside suburb.

Sub-penthouse 403 has sold through 1st City Projects principles Brad Caldwell-Eyles and Julian Hasemer for just shy of $17.5 million. The apartment has over 300 sqm of internal living space and a further 62 sqm of external space.

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“The purchaser sought a premium, large-scale residence with village convenience and northerly harbour outlook as they downsize from their current inner-west home,"&nbsp;Caldwell-Eyles said.

"Well-travelled, Ode, Double Bay offered the ideal mix of European design with the best of Sydney lifestyle." 
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As part of Top Spring Australia’s post exchange service, buyers also have the opportunity to engage with the interior design team through a one-on-one consultation experience.&nbsp; 
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The sub-penthouse buyer has already nominated to include marble sinks and vanities that are a key feature of the powder rooms into each of the bathrooms.&nbsp;They will also have the ability to select home appliances from their own preferred supplier. 
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Construction is set to begin in the early stages of 2023 on Ode, with a proposed completion date of Q1 2025.

Occupying a prominent corner site at 19-27 Cross Street, and featuring architecture by the celebrated Luigi Rosselli, Ode, Double Bay is a mix of European refinement, artisan interiors and the ultimate Eastern Suburbs lifestyle.

Residents will also benefit from the spat of high end retailers finding home across the ground floor plane of the development, which will link directly to a proposed public plaza with street level dining, cafes and bars.&nbsp;

Christian Verges and Anthony Moustacas of Double Bay café Indigo bought the first two ground floor spaces for $10.1 million, with the duo set to celebrate 20 years in business by relocating their cafe across the street when the development is complete in 2025.

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“Verges and Moustacas are super excited to be a part of Double Bay’s premiere project and take Double Bay dining to a new level," Caldwell-Eyles added.

The Glebe-based restaurant Carte will open its second premises from Ode, securing the third 137 sqm retail space for $5.7 million.

Ode, Double Bay residents will enjoy exclusive offers, including free dining gift vouchers, exclusive fine dining experiences at home with Carte’s chef, access to invite- only events and previews, free art classes and discounts on artworks.

Top Spring secure Double Bay's second most expensive apartment at Ode Double Bay

The burgeoning Sydney property developer, Top Spring Australia, has launched its second Sydney project in a matter of weeks.

Having launched The Newlands, the park-side mini-masterplan in St Leonards, Top Spring has followed it up with its new Double Bay apartment project, Ode Double Bay.

This rare residential offering in the heart of&nbsp;Double&nbsp;Bay&nbsp;village occupies a prominent corner site at 19-27 Cross Street, directly linked to a proposed public plaza with street-level dining, cafés and bars. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to custom-make a remarkable life filled with all&nbsp;Double&nbsp;Bay&nbsp;has to offer.

Top Spring Managing Director Sydney Ma says they've focused on delivering&nbsp;an incomparable destination address that befits the epicentre of the East.

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“We’ve designed Ode,&nbsp;Double&nbsp;Bay&nbsp;as a seamless integration between architecture, interiors and art with a commitment to a masterful expression of creativity, design and environmental principles," Ma said.

The regarded architect Luigi Rosselli has designed Ode Double Bay, with European influences at the centre.&nbsp;

Responding uniquely to the building’s corner positioning, the curved façade draws inspiration from Sydney Harbour’s coves and curves to maximize harbour views and amenities.

“My design echoes the modernist architectural style of Oscar Niemeyer, Gio Ponti and Le Corbusier—a positive, optimistic response to the global re-emergence into the 1950s,” Rosselli says.

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“I feel, post-pandemic, that it’s the perfect opportunity to revive their joyful approach, boldly embracing innovation and asymmetry in the fusing of organic shapes, geometric forms and sinuous lines.”

There will be just&nbsp;15 three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, with interiors by Alwill Interiors, across the five-level project. The ground floor comprises large retail spaces complete with a north-facing plaza, connecting food and beverage operators with existing dining spaces in the unique heritage conservation area along Transvaal Avenue.

A full-time concierge is available to residents, with services including&nbsp;making reservations for events and dining, organizing dry cleaning, receiving deliveries and coordinating access for cleaning and maintenance.

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The apartments range in size from 219 sqm to 311 sqm internally, which will appeal to the local owner-occupier and downsizer market. Each apartment features&nbsp;Rosselli’s signature statement fireplaces in living areas.

Top Spring Australia have had success in inner Sydney before with Munro House in Elizabeth Bay, and are seeking to replicate the same quality or urban living at Ode.

Ode,&nbsp;Double&nbsp;Bay&nbsp;will begin construction in Q1 2023 with a proposed completion date of Q1 2025.&nbsp;Starting price for a three-bedroom residence is $9,695,000 and ranges up to $25 million.

There will be just 15 three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, with interiors by Alwill Interiors, across the five-level project

Top Spring launch luxury Ode, Double Bay apartments

Continuing the expansion of its Sydney footprint, the property developer Fortis has acquired two sites in Double Bay for around $82 million.

The sites, at 2-10 Bay Street and 294-298 New South Head Road, will be the sixth project by Fortis in the city-fringe harbour suburb. The transaction was negotiated by Ben Stewart from CBRE.&nbsp;

The prominent corner site comprises four independent properties, and boasts three street frontages on New South Head Road, Bay Street and Brooklyn Lane.

The 1,863 sqm site has development approvals for a residential project comprising boutique apartments across four levels, with basement parking for each residence and ground floor retail. Construction&nbsp;is expected to commence in July 2022, with the demolition of the existing buildings on the site completed. Pallas Capital will fund the acquisition and construction of the project.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Fortis has acquired multiple sites in Double Bay over the last few years for a mix of residential and commercial projects. 2-10 Bay Street is our newest acquisition and we are thrilled to add it to our portfolio. The residential project on this centrally-located site has an expected end value of $185 million,&rdquo; says Charles Mellick, Director at&nbsp;Fortis.

&ldquo;Our broader vision for Double Bay is to revitalise it. We are creating a vibrant town centre that appeals to residents and businesses alike, complemented by an enviable selection of dining, retail and entertainment options. 2-10 Bay Street and 294-298 New South Head Road will be the sixth project by Fortis in Double Bay, and we are excited to transform this city-fringe location into the most sought after neighbourhood in Sydney.&quot;

One of Sydney&#39;s most affluent harbourside suburb&#39;s, Double Bay is located four kilometres from Sydney CBD and known for its thriving, dynamic social scene. The suburb boasts of excellent amenities and transport options, offering easy access to the Double Bay ferry wharf, while Edgecliff train station lies a 10-minute walk away.

Double Bay is also known for maintaining a unique village feel, surrounded by high end boutiques and retailers.

Pallas Group is the parent company of structured real estate debt and equity manager Pallas Capital and developer Fortis. The expected end value of Fortis&rsquo; Sydney projects currently under construction or under a planning proposal is $1.5 billion, with a further $1.15 billion pipeline of work in Melbourne.

Fortis, in a joint venture with Dare Property Group, recently launched Piper, their high-end Point Piper collection of just 15 apartments

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But&nbsp;Fortis, alongside Dare Property Group, are set to finally bring something new for&nbsp;new high-end apartment seekers, on the&nbsp;2,392 sqm Wunulla Road site which they joint acquired for around $40 million last year.

The development, at&nbsp;2A Wunulla Road,&nbsp;will have interiors by MIM Design and sit in landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith.

There will be a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments across the boutique four-level building. Each apartment will feature&nbsp;soaring ceilings, open layouts and large living, entertaining, and outdoor areas. Some of the apartments will even have their own private pools.

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The 1,863 sqm site has development approvals for a residential project comprising boutique apartments across four levels

Fortis secure sixth Double Bay site

The&nbsp;integrated property group, Top Spring Australia, has spent $94 million buying the Double Bay Plaza, with plans to go through with the approved mixed-use development by Luigi Rosselli Architects.

That will see 18 large apartments sit across a five level building, above four large format ground floor commercial and retail spaces at&nbsp;19-27 Cross Street, or the corner of&nbsp;Cross Street and Transvaal Avenue, the suburb’s most exclusive shopping enclave.

The 1,334 sqm site&nbsp;is&nbsp;directly adjacent the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay.

The plan also includes a north-facing plaza to connect potential food and beverage operators with the existing dining spaces in the unique heritage conservation area along Transvaal Avenue.

Top Spring Australia's Managing Director, Sydney Ma, said the company aims to cement its reputation for delivering high-end residential living with the Double Bay project.

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“In line with our premium project at Elizabeth Bay, Munro House, this project will encapsulate all the hallmarks that Top Spring Australia is known for, including new technology, art, green spaces and contemporary design,”&nbsp;Ma said.

“As with all our projects, we’ll be appointing a leading team of consultants, including interior and landscape architects, stylists, as well as a renowned artist to inform the public art strategy, to ensure the project’s luxury potential is fully realised.

“Given the generous size of the residences, with the largest being 283sqm, the harbour views available from the second level upwards, and the unrivalled location in one of eastern Sydney’s most prized and exclusive suburbs, this project will reset the already high bar for prestige projects in the Eastern Suburbs.

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“We expect the residences will be of immense appeal to affluent Eastern Suburbs clientele who are wanting to live in the heart of Double Bay, with everything they need on their doorstep.

“Sites of this calibre are really rare, so it’s incredibly exciting to add it to our growing portfolio. “The success of our Munro House project, which recently generated over $70M in sales in just two months, has reinforced our strategy to invest in high-end projects in prized suburbs such as this. There’s clearly market interest in prestigious projects, despite the pandemic,” Ma added.

Construction is expected to commence once the sale, which was brokered by 1st&nbsp;City Real Estate Group’s Managing Director, Brad Caldwell-Eyles, settles.

Top Spring are currently developing Munro House, a boutique apartment development in Elizabeth Bay.

There will be 18 large apartments, including three penthouses, created across the mixed-use precinct


Top Spring secure $94 million Double Bay apartment development site

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The Double Bay apartment block Monterey sold at Monday auction for $6,8 million. There are seven apartments in the 1920s complex at 256 New South Head Road, up the hill from the village.

It was marketed by NG Farah agent Joe Recep as "a rare entire apartment block offering."

Buyers were advised there was scope to "add further value" with the potential to sell the apartments separately.

The building was already a strata block with the units sold off separately in the early 1990s. The apartments were mostly three bedroom, two bathroom with high ceilings and bay windows.

The most recently available apartment was at a $550 a week asking rental, down on its peak $750 a week rate sought in 2015. It was up for rent at $350 a week. in 2005.

The period building came with a wide timber staircase.

The bidding at Cooley Auctions opened at $6 million. There were just the two bidders competing.

The vendor had accumulated all seven apartments between 2001 and 2008 at a $2.5 million cost.

Monterey is diagonally opposite the 2018-completed Golden Age complex, Essence which is a striking strata complex at 315-321 New South Head Road.

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Golden Age secured off the plan sales in 2016. A recent resale was $2.75 million last March for an apartment sold off the plan in 2016 at $2.66 million.

Essence has 38 residences in two buildings.
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A Double Bay block of seven apartments was sold at auction for $6.8 million

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$6.8 million paid for Double Bay block of apartments

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TOGA has announced the construction completion of The Hunter, its luxury five level residential development in Sydney’s Double Bay.
With 100 per cent of settlements completed, the first residents at the development have moved into their new homes, across a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
And its first resale has hit the market.
It's the three bedroom sub-penthouse which was bought for $4.75 million off the plan in 2016.
The sale fell within the $4.7 million - $5 million price expectation of Laing + Simmons agent Steven Zoellner.
Spanning 180 sqm, the apartment on the fourth floor north east corner has been listed to go under the hammer October 19.
Domain puts Double Bay's three bedroom apartment median price at $3.088 million, a tad higher than realestate's $2.96 million median.
A first floor two bedroom apartment in the block, which traded for $2.9 million in May, recently sought tenants at $1,650 a week. 
Designed by Sydney-based architects Cottee Parker JPRA, the $50 million Cross Street complex has 13 apartments with an as yet unoccupied retail offering on the ground floor.
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The development sold within two weeks of being put to the market<a href="/expert-insights/buying/toga-sells-out-the-hunter-at-double-bay"> in late 2016</a>. Construction had been scheduled to commence in mid-2017 with completion initially set for early 2019.
Fabrizio Perilli, chief executive of TOGA, said the residences are an example of modern luxury living.
“We’ve had a very positive response from resident’s moving in who love their new homes and have already seen an increase in the value of their property since their purchase”, Perilli said.
“Delivering The Hunter to the highest standards, within the context of COVID-19 is a testament to our team and our integrated property capability.”
TOGA paid just over $11.2 million for 16 and 18 Cross Street site consolidation in early 2015.
Construction of TOGA’s newest mixed-use communities, <a href="/buildings/surry-hills-village-redfern-6-14-baptist-street-redfern-nsw-2016">Surry Hills Village</a> and <a href="/buildings/wicks-place-marrickville-186-victoria-road-marrickville-nsw-2204">Wicks Place Marrickville</a>, are set to start in the first half of 2021.
TOGA was founded by Ervin Vidor in 1963.
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