Rob Steer's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/steer-developments">Steer Developments</a> is doubling-down on Palm Beach, expanding its footprint with a new tower near the sand.

Steer has joined the ranks of developers taking up what is becoming precious land on Jefferson Lane, one row back from the beach.

He is seeking to develop Jardin, a nine-level, code-assessable building with 40 two- and three-bedroom apartments at 234-236 Jefferson Lane. Steer worked with the landowners to put together three sites totalling 1,242 sqm.

Steer had Plus Studio design the building, which "unfolds" among curated gardens, the Design Report submitted to the Gold Coast Council noted.

It said the building is&nbsp;“inspired by the essence of the Mediterranean, framed by sunlight, shaded by greenery, and elevated by form”.

A central architectural spine is accentuated by vertical planting, while stepped terraces to the west cascade toward the highway with integrated greenery.

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The proposal includes eight levels of apartments above a ground floor and two basement levels. There will be 24 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom apartments on offer.

The resident amenity is located on the ground level and will feature a swimming pool, gym, sauna, and barbecue deck.

Steer is currently delivering&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/c-te-palm-beach-3-thirteenth-avenue-palm-beach">Côte</a>, just 17 apartments nearby on Thirteenth Avenue. After GCB, the builder of the project, collapsed, Steer brought development in-house, establishing SunBuilt.

Steer is the latest to join the ranks of Jefferson Lane. Recently Josh Foote's Ignite Projects launched Retreat Palm Beach, and Tim Gordon's Gordon Corp, in another joint venture with the Mathieson family, launched Elle on Jefferson.

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Prolific South East Queensland developer Sherpa Group has snapped up two more Palm Beach sites to expand it's affordability focus Flourish brand of apartments.

They have paid a combined $30.5 million for the sites, an 810 sqm block at 7-9 Sixth Avenue, and a 2,050 sqm site at 1156-1164 Gold Coast Highway. The two sites will become Sherpa's third and fourth Flourish project locally, after Ovana and Flourish on Sixth. The developer expanded into Brisbane recently, launching Symphony, another under the Flourish banner.

Together, the Palm Beach acquisitions represent more than $42 million invested into the suburb in just over a year, underscoring Sherpa’s pivotal role in the suburb’s transformation.&nbsp;

The acquisitions follow the near-completion of Perspective Nexus and $110 million in rapid sales at Flourish on Sixth.

Christie Leet, founder of Sherpa Property Group, said the latest acquisition reflects the group’s ambition to lead Palm Beach’s renewal.&nbsp;

“Palm Beach is buzzing, but it’s been near impossible for locals to find something new that fits their lifestyle and budget,” said Leet.&nbsp;

“There’s a significant price gap between beachfront and non-beachfront properties – typically around 30 per cent, but in Palm Beach it can be closer to 100 per cent.&nbsp;

“That presents a tremendous opportunity, and we believe it’s our obligation as Sherpas to identify and deliver it for our community.”

Flourish projects are positioned as an attainable alternative to beachfront towers, offering design-led interiors, rooftop amenities and sweeping ocean views ideal for buyers ranging from young couples to rightsizers and families.&nbsp;

Leet said the response to Flourish on Sixth highlighted the unmet demand in Palm Beach.&nbsp;

“So many locals told us it was the first time they’d been able to buy into the Palm Beach apartment market,” he said.&nbsp;

“We’ve loved seeing buyers who’d previously been priced out finally get the chance to secure a home here – and that’s exactly what we want to keep delivering.”&nbsp;

The proposed development at 7 and 9 Sixth Ave will feature Flourish’s signature rooftop amenities and is scheduled to launch later this year, with construction planned to commence in Q1 2026 in partnership with local builder LPS Group.

Meanwhile, 1156-1164 Gold Coast Highway will showcase a ground-floor commercial precinct contributing to the vitality of Palm Beach as well as the renowned Flourish-style amenities, with the development application slated to be lodged next month, and construction anticipated to start mid-2026 by LPS Group, pending approval.&nbsp;

“Our partnership with LPS Group means we can and will deliver on our commitments, and that certainty gives buyers real confidence,” Leet added.&nbsp;

“Working together allows us to manage quality and timelines more effectively as we scale our pipeline across the region.”&nbsp;

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Kedron is the latest Brisbane suburb in-line for a large, mixed-use new precinct that will reshape the suburb.

George Weston Foods Limited,&nbsp;one of Australia and New Zealand's largest food manufacturers, has filed plans for a 3.6-hectare mixed-use precinct dubbed in the planning application as Bakery Square.

The proposal marks the first formal step in the long-anticipated transition of the former Top Taste factory site at 466–488 Gympie Road.

The application seeks preliminary approval via a variation request to facilitate a future urban renewal precinct comprising residential, commercial, retail, and community uses alongside new public open space.

According to the Town Planning Report by Urbis, the intent is to repurpose a strategically located parcel of low-impact industrial land into a connected, amenity-rich, medium-density lifestyle destination. The development would front one of Brisbane’s busiest public transport corridors and adjoin Bradbury Park, a 6.5-hectare green space.

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The proposal seeks to align with emerging policy directions under Brisbane: Our Productive City and the Brisbane Sustainable Growth Strategy, both of which identify the need to unlock “transition sites” for housing supply.

“The timely conversion of the site’s former industrial land will contribute to the supply of much-needed housing, especially within Brisbane’s core residential corridors," the assessment report noted.

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The precinct planning covers approximately 36,405 square metres over two lots: 30 Glentanna Street and 474A Gympie Road, both currently zoned Low Impact Industry and within the Chermside Centre Neighbourhood Plan area. The proposal is subject to impact assessment and has been referred to the State Assessment and Referral Agency for review.

The submitted documents frame Bakery Square as a key opportunity site on Brisbane’s northside. The Urban Context and Master Plan Report identifies the precinct as a “critical location” for establishing a contemporary mixed-use environment, capable of delivering the kind of holistic placemaking seen in other major Brisbane redevelopment areas.

Four defining characteristics support the site’s transformation:

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	<li>Lifestyle potential: With access to Chermside, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and other employment nodes, the proposal aims to deliver a liveable, connected precinct.</li>
	<li>Co-location with green space: Bradbury Park offers an established recreation anchor, described as a “rare opportunity to co-locate high density living, a lifestyle precinct and open space.”</li>
	<li>Uncommon scale: The 3.6-hectare landholding is a rarity in Brisbane’s inner-northern suburbs, offering a blank canvas for integrated precinct planning.</li>
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Design evolution has been central to the application’s development. A height transition strategy has been proposed to mediate built form across the site and surrounding context. The tallest elements will be centrally located, stepping down toward Gympie Road, adjacent residential areas, and Bradbury Park. An “urban common” forms the heart of the site and integrates new public open space, pedestrian links, and activated edges.

“This is one of the most critical locations to establish a new mixed-use precinct with significant development uplift on the northside of Brisbane,” Urbis noted in the Urban Design Report.

“Bakery Square can provide the housing, amenity, and local character expected of a modern, infill lifestyle precinct”.

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The built form strategy anticipates mid-rise development consistent with the emerging character of Gympie Road. According to the variation document, the maximum height sought is 10 storeys (approx. 35m), though individual buildings and sub-precincts are expected to vary. The proposed code amendments would enable staged delivery across multiple sub-areas within the site, balancing residential intensity with commercial, retail, and urban services.

From a housing perspective, Bakery Square represents a significant potential boost to Brisbane’s infill supply. While the DA does not lock in a specific number of dwellings at this stage, planning documents suggest a strong emphasis on diverse housing typologies, including apartments and build-to-rent options.

The Town Planning Report notes that “the proposal enables a planning framework that will facilitate the eventual delivery of residential housing typologies to support emerging demographic needs” and directly respond to the housing supply targets identified in ShapingSEQ 2023.

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George Weston Foods Limited, an ASX-listed entity and one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, has owned and operated the site for over five decades. The former Top Taste baked goods factory ceased operations in 2020. Since then, the property has been used intermittently as a warehouse and for contractor works associated with the recent Gympie Road upgrade.

Surrounding the site, the local context is typified by a mix of medium-density residential, retail, and light industrial uses. Chermside Westfield, Prince Charles Hospital, and the Chermside Health Hub all lie within 1.5km, reinforcing the precinct’s strategic position. The area is also undergoing broader transition, with the Kedron Future Growth Node flagged for long-term renewal.

First look: Bakery Square precinct to breathe new life into Brisbane's Kedron

As demand grows for greener, more energy-efficient homes, one of the Gold Coast's oldest developers is setting a new benchmark for sustainable living.

Founded in the late 1950s by visionary developer Bernard Lewis, Lewis Land is creating what it calls the most sustainable project in the city’s history at Biggera Waters. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> is the first development in the region to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Community V1.1 rating from the Green Building Council of Australia — a world-leading sustainability standard.

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With buyers increasingly prioritising sustainability in their decisions, Harbour Shores aligns with strict environmental standards while fostering a walkable, fossil-fuel-free lifestyle that resonates strongly with modern purchasers.

The project also represents the largest in Lewis Land’s 65-year history, spanning over 16 hectares. Its masterplan incorporates features such as water-retention tanks, solar power, and EV charging stations, alongside the planting of more than 200,000 tropical and native plants. This integration of nature and technology supports energy-efficient living and promotes a resilient community designed for intergenerational living and long-term wellbeing.

By excluding natural gas, residents will be able to use 100% renewable energy sources — significantly reducing their carbon footprint through solar, wind and hydro power. They will also have access to 100% GreenPower®, improving air quality by eliminating harmful emissions from cooktops, ovens and heaters.

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Energy bills will be reduced thanks to smart design, including double-glazed windows, energy-efficient appliances, and cooler roof colours. Rooftop solar panels will further cut household costs while reducing CO₂ emissions.

On-site rainwater harvesting will irrigate gardens, saving thousands of litres of potable water each year, while water-efficient appliances will further reduce consumption and costs inside the home.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, the precinct will evolve over the next decade into a vibrant “village of villages,” housing more than 4,000 residents. The masterplan includes a mix of apartments, villas, communal open spaces and parklands, a 1.2-kilometre waterfront boardwalk, private marina berths and a suite of resort-style amenities.

Respected local builder Greyburn has been appointed to deliver the first boutique buildings, scheduled for completion in mid-2026.

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Sustainable living at Harbour Shores: better health, lower bills

Apartment king Harry Tribugoff is progressing with the next stage of Pagewood Green, its Westfield-anchored Eastgardens precinct in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

Meriton will deliver another 200-plus apartments across three interconnected buildings ranging in height between seven and 13 levels. There will be two retail tenancies as part of the $130 million stage, as well as a&nbsp;suite of communal recreation and landscaping elements.

The developer has been approved for over 214 apartments, but is seeking to reduce the density to just over 200 to "align with broader market trends" that prioritise larger apartments, and a shift towards owner-occupier preferences in new developments.

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According to the compliance statement submitted with the application, the proposed design continues to meet key planning and urban design criteria, including deep soil planting, tree canopy coverage, integration of cycle and pedestrian paths, and full EV readiness across residential car parking.&nbsp;

Architecture for the project has been led by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-architecture">Plus</a>,&nbsp;which noted that materials and articulation across the podium and tower forms aim to create a “village-like character” consistent with Pagewood Green’s vision.

There will be a near-1000 sqm communal open area on the level one podium for residents with a barbecue area and associated areas for dining and seating. In addition to this space will be accessible terraces on levels 10 and 9 along the western tower form with sitting areas and views to south eastern suburbs.

On ground level there is also a mixture of areas from a swimming pool, spa, sauna and gymnasium providing on-site amenity to the future residents.

Meriton first launched the $3 billion masterplan, known as Pagewood Green, in 2016. At the time it was called the biggest project undertaken by the developer. The 16.5-hectare block was previously home to the former&nbsp;British American Tobacco manufacturing plant and the former General Motors-Holden factory.

At the time, Triguboff said that Pagewood Green would provide some of the most spacious apartments in the area.

“Bigger apartments are in short supply and, because of this, they are achieving the strongest rental increases.”

Meriton secures $130 million approval for next stage of Pagewood Green masterplan

Gatwick Hotel

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The Block have released their own special edition version of Monopoly, which offers buyers of the game a chance to win one of the renovated apartments in St Kilda's Gatwick Hotel.
It is unknown whose apartment they will win, nor what will happen to that apartment on the live auction day finale.
The Block have teamed up with Imagination Gaming and Winning Moves International Limited, an authorised licensee of Hasbro, to create the game.
Inside each Monopoly game is a unique numbered Golden Ticket, which, once registered, puts fans in the draw to win an apartment. 
All 14 series feature in the popular family pasttime. The Dux House in Albert Park takes the coveted Mayfair spot.
Scott Cam, who is Mr Monopoly, said its the best prize he's ever heard of.
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“The Blockheads have done a fantastic renovation on the iconic Gatwick, and to think someone will have the chance to win a multi-million-dollar apartment just by buying MONOPOLY – The Block Special Edition is incredible," he said.
Nine's director of commercial development Alison Hurbert-Burns said its the biggest prize in Australian TV history.
“Bringing The Block and Monopoly together to create the biggest prize in Australian TV history is a first that we think our audience will love," she said.
"This is the kind of brand integration that takes The Block beyond the screen and provides new ways for fans to be involved with the show."
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Comedian Dave Hughes, who last year bought one of the overpriced The Block Elsternwick houses as an investment, has distanced himself from buying any from this year's series.
But he has been shown through the apartments that are now open for private inspection.
"I've said to them it's no its going to happen, but I've been through it," he said.
"I've tapped out," he said on Triple M Breakfast with Eddie Maguire, Luke Darcy and Will Anderson.
The listings went live late last month, two months before the finale on October 29.
The extended sales marketing suggesting the agents have a big ask ahead of them to find the required $2 million plus buyers.
Hughes reserved praise for the two penthouses.
"The two on top, the penthouses, are great," he said. 
"The two on top are definitely the best.
"The views back to the city of Melbourne, you can see over the Bay as well, are incredible."
He said there are still a lot of colourful characters down there on Fitzroy Street.
"The builder said that people turn up everyday just to hang out thinking it's going to be renovated and opened as the Gatwick again," Hughes jested.
Darcy suggested that it sounded like he's "trying to scare a few other perspective buyers away".
Hughes even suggested he had one of the real estate agents say the contestants could have designed it just how he wanted it.
"They said we can put in your order and we get one of the couples to build your flat."
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Dave Hughes 'taps out' of The Block Gatwick but likes the penthouses

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This season's series of The Block is coming to the end, as the renovated apartments in St Kilda's Gatwick Hotel are listed for sale.
Each of the apartments are tipped to fetch over $2 million.
Melbourne locals and professional netball players Bianca and Carla are the bookies favourites, just ahead of South Australian husband and wife duo Kerrie and Spence.
The final will be aired live on September 22. Below are the renovated apartments from each contestant.
<h3><a href="https://www.domain.com.au/1-34-fitzroy-street-st-kilda-vic-3182-2014552025" target="_blank">1/34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda</a></h3>
Team: Kerrie and Spence
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Kerrie and Spence’s refined style have ensured this apartment has a “sophisticated and timeless interior.”
The couple from South Australia’s apartment features a guest room with reading nook and library, a bedroom with floor to ceiling bookshelves and a main bathroom with “striking black cabinetry,” according to the listing.
Hockingstuart Albert Park agents Stephanie Evans and Emily Adams are marketing the property.
<h3><a href="https://www.domain.com.au/2-34-fitzroy-street-st-kilda-vic-3182-2014552033" target="_blank">2/34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda</a></h3>
Team: Courtney and Hans
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The winners of the first room reveal – Western Australian couple Courtney and Hans’ flawless finishes add to the elegance.
The main bathroom’s terrazzo floors are a favourite of The Block 2018 host Scott Cam. 
Wilson Port Phillips agents Jesse Raeburn and Graeme Wilson are marketing the apartment.
<h3><a href="https://www.domain.com.au/3-34-fitzroy-street-st-kilda-vic-3182-2014552048" target="_blank">3/34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda</a></h3>
Team: Hayden and Sara
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Dubbed The Block‘s most controversial couple, Hayden and Sara’s sub-penthouse apartment features one of the most expensive bathrooms with an expensive brass bath.
At 250 square metres, the apartment is as big as a home.
The apartment is being marketed by Michael Townsend and Josh Stirling at McGrath St Kilda.
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Team: Norm and Jess
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Put together by Queensland couple Norm and Jess, the luxe guest bedroom features a bed with a velvet bed head. The main bathroom includes a two-metre tall maple tree as well as a stone-looking bath.
Hockingstuart St Kilda agents Sam Inan and Julian Cannata said any visitor would love the welcoming feel and comfort factor in their guest bedroom.
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Team: Bianca and Carla
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Former professional netballers Bianca and Carla have luxury in their penthouse apartment.
The main bathroom boasts a silver galaxy dolomite stone feature wall.
Bianca and Carla’s master bedroom ensuite also features his and hers vanities.
Michael Papwroth and Peter Kakos at The Agency Melbourne have the listing.
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The Block Gatwick St Kilda apartments hit the market at $2 million plus

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The contestant for the forthcoming 14th series of The Block have been revealed.
The five couples from across the country will be tasked with renovating St Kilda's iconic Gatwick Hotel.
The opening promo has been pitched to focus on its St Kilda beach proximity, not its Fitzroy Street grunge
The successful applicants have been hankering to tell the world of their selection through their social media platforms and local media outlets.
The local renovators are best friends, champion netballers Bianca Chatfield and Carla Dziwoki.
Bianca posted a picture to Instagram of the pair on the steps of the Gatwick Hotel.
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There's a hint in the post they may not be the most experienced.
Along with the picture, Chatfield commented "anyone know how to build an apartment???"
Chatfield was a Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Dziwoki previously played for the Melbourne Vixens.
They'll no doubt be looking to replicate the success of last year's Melbourne-based couple Josh and Elyse, who won the show when their Elsternwick house renovation <a href="/news/comedian-dave-hughes-buys-the-block-elsternwick-winner-from-josh-and-elyse">sold to comedian Dave Hughes for over $3 million.</a>
The contestants snap shots:
NSW - Sara and Hayden
Sara and Hayden, newly wed parents, hail from the Shire and are set to bring their Bondi style and love of the beach to the show. 
QLD - Norm and Jess
Norm and Jess represent Queensland in this year's series. The couple will be hoping to utilise Norm's experience as a builder and maintenance man. Jess is the co-host of 91.9 Sea FM's breakfast show BarRat and Jess alongside Adam Barratt.
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Norm has lent his hand to some renovations in their Maroochydore home.
Jess made Norm <a href="/news/norm-joins-instagram-in-block-2018-countdown-with-jess-eva">get Instagram before the show began.  </a>
SA - Kerrie and Spence
Kerrie and Spence are the oldest contestants of this years show at 49 and 47 and have recently moved to Barossa Valley wine country. They have recent renovation experience 
WA - Hans and Courtney
Hans and Courtney are the WA represnetatives from Perth. They will no doubt be exercising their love of travel in the choice of design. Courtney is a flight attendant. 
The Block‘s executive producer Julian Cress says this year a record 45,000 couples applied to be on the show – doubling the number who applied last year.
 
 
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Radio presenter Jess Eva and her soon to be husband Norm are the couple representing Queensland in this years season of The Block.
The 14th series will see five couples from across the country renovate St Kilda's former Gatwick Hotel.
Norm, who has experience in building and maintenance in the Alexandra Headland region, has been peer pressured by Jess to get Instagram.
He <a href="https://www.instagram.com/norms_insta/" target="_blank">introduced himself on the social media platform</a> alongside a picture of all of The Block 2018 couples.
"Gday I’m Norm - Me Mrs told me to get one of these accounts cos never had Instagram in me life, so probably going to have to get some help," the 41 year old said.
"Am on the Block this year ... who would’ve thought someone like me on The Block. If it can happen to me it can bloody well happen to anyone. Have a good one."
It looks like Norm might be taking the lead on the decisions due to his experience in building. He runs Jarrod Hogan Building.
He's tidied up the family home too.
Recently Jess posted a picture on Instagram of their back yard swimming pool in their Maroochydore home, with a comment suggesting Norm 'finished the deck.'
The couple have been based at their Maroochydore home since they paid $620,000 in 2016 when they were upgrading in the suburb.
Jess is the breakfast host at 91.9 Sea FM and presents alongside Adam Barratt on their show BarRat and Jess.
The couple have two young children.
Click here to <a href="/news/the-block-2018-contestants-revealed">check out the rest of the teams</a> competing on the hit Channel Nine renovation show.
Photo credit Channel Nine.
 
 
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Channel 9 has purchased the infamous Gatwick Hotel in Melbourne's St Kilda as the location for an upcoming series of The Block.
A caveat was placed on the property on Wednesday by a company owned by Nine Entertainment Group.
Channel Nine's The Block was keen to renovate the notorious Gatwick Hotel in Victoria despite its seedy location on Fitzroy Street.
It was originally advertised at $11 million plus when placed on the market in December 2015 through Lemon Baxter
Applications are now closed for a 2017 series with an Elsternwick property location in the mix.
The owners of The Gatwick Hotel, sisters Yvette Kelly and Rose Banks, have declined to confirm a sale of the boarding house.
Residents have been given four months notice of the need to move.
The Gatwick Private Hotel at 34 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda was constructed by 1938, one of a number of substantial apartment buildings or private hotels constructed in St Kilda during the inter-war period. It is a three-storey stuccoed building with three street frontages, executed in a restrained Spanish Mission manner.
The building is built to the property boundaries to the three streets.
The interior of the hotel is highly intact.
On the ground floor the reception office and a spacious (former) telephone booth feature Jacobean dark wood panelling with beveled glass lights above.
The former lounge has a large Adamesque ceiling centre in fibrous plaster.
The staircase has a wrought-iron balustrade with a lyre motif.
The Gatwick Private Hotel has been historically associated with the Carbone family who have owned and managed the building since 1977. Vittoria Carbone or ‘Queen Vicky’, in particular is fondly remembered for her compassionate management of the Hotel and her legacy is carried on by her daughters Rose and Yvette.
The 64 room hotel had been on the market for a year before being removed from the market in October 2016.
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