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

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

Lowe Living unveils Middle Park apartment development

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Coast off the plan apartments

Developer S&amp;S Projects has finished Awaken Residences, the second in a trilogy of apartment developments by S&amp;S on the southern Gold Coast.

The $52.5 million Awaken project comprises just&nbsp;eight full-floor residences and a double-storey penthouse. It was sold out prior to construction commencing as local and international buyers secured their place in the southeasternmost residential address in Queensland.

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John Gambaro is putting the finishing touches to two new dining venues at Awaken that are set to complement the local dining scene.

<a href="/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Projects</a> Director Paul Gedoun said the completion of <a href="/buildings/awaken-residences-275-boundary-street-coolangatta">Awaken</a> heralds more than a new landmark for Rainbow Bay.

“Building on the success of its sister projects Flow and Esprit, and our commitment to creating quality boutique residences, we are excited to be supplementing the relaxed coastal lifestyle that Coolangatta offers with two exceptional dining venues at Awaken that will be presented by the Gambaro family,"&nbsp;Gedoun says.

“It’s the next stage in the transformation of Rainbow Bay into one of the most sought-after locations on the Gold Coast and we’re proud to be playing a part in this.”

The Gambaro family, which has been synonymous with the hospitality scene in Brisbane for more than 70 years, is establishing a new dining concept at Awaken with their newest restaurant, Pipi’s and Awaken Café by Gambaro.

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Pipi’s, to be located across the second level of the 12-storey Awaken building, will take in ocean views across the Point Danger parklands, while the&nbsp;second venue, Awaken Café, is a casual health-conscious café, that is set to offer an all-day menu.

“We’re excited to be bringing Pipi’s and Awaken Café to this amazing site,” said John Gambaro, whose award-winning restaurants include Persone Italian at Brisbane Quarter, Gambaro Seafood Restaurant, and Black Hide Steakhouse located on Caxton Street and Treasury Casino.&nbsp;

“Our team is working on refining each of these venues down to the last detail to ensure we create a dining experience that has kept our loyal customers coming back week after week to our Brisbane venues.

“Paul shares the same commitment to quality as our family does and these new venues present an exciting new chapter for our family company on the Gold Coast.”

The double-storey penthouse at Awaken set a record for the southern Gold Coast when it sold for $9.4 million.

Each of the apartments features Gaggenau appliances, herringbone oak flooring and steam showers.

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Located at 275 Boundary Street, Awaken has 360-degree views across the Gold Coast, northern NSW beaches and the Tweed hinterland.

The sell-out of the development comes on the heels of the huge success S&amp;S Projects has enjoyed on the southern Gold Coast with the $74 million Flow Residences and the $150 million Esprit development, all of which are located at Rainbow Bay.

Jayde Pezet from <a href="/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, who sold out Awaken, calls the project as "the jewel in the crown for S&amp;S Projects’ Coolangatta development trilogy."

“The market response has been huge and the feedback from our buyers has been one of great anticipation that they will be living in one of the most exclusive residential addresses on the southern Gold Coast,” Pezet said.

“The inclusion of Queensland’s most renowned restaurant operators in the Gambaro family is the icing on the cake for this development and for the local community.”

Designed by award-winning architects Cottee Parker, Awaken Residences features one of the most detailed and spectacular facades of any Australian residential building with its elegant curves and scalloped edges a beacon of sophisticated design in its own right.

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The design is in keeping with Gedoun’s passion for creating landmark projects at the very top end of the market in the best beachside locations.

The famed surf breaks of the southern Gold Coast and the tranquil waters of the Tweed River are all within walking distance of S&amp;S Projects’ trio of developments.

Among the key design highlights of Awaken Residences is a giant three dimensional art piece on the northern facade of the building that has been created by renowned contemporary Australian artist Lindy Lee.&nbsp;

S&amp;S Projects is currently progressing construction of its third project for the luxury enclave, Esprit Rainbow Bay comprising 94 luxury apartments. <a href="/new-apartments/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta">Esprit</a> is expected to be completed in mid-2025.

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Completion of $52.5 million Awaken Residences marks a new milestone in the transformation of Rainbow Bay

Staff Writer

S&S complete Awaken Residences in Rainbow Bay

The Gold Coast off the plan apartment market is expected to run similarly to how it went in 2023.

Supply is still expected to be the biggest challenge, while demand is anticipated to continue to be strong, considerably strong enough to outstrip supply.

There is confidence there will be new supply however, with developers getting to a point where they think they can manage the now stable build costs, given the price of apartments is now higher.

Last year the Gold Coast was the best performing unit market in Queensland outside of Brisbane, according to property data analytics firm CoreLogic. The unit market rose 10.8 per cent over 2023, to a new median $727,000.

CoreLogic's latest Hedonic Home Value Index reported another 0.6 per cent gain in the Gold Coast unit market in January.

Unit demand showed strength the deeper into 2023. Urbis reported <a href="/news/qld/gold-coast-apartment-sales-jump-in-q3-2023-urbis">sales jumped in Q3 2023</a>, from 200 in Q2 to 470 in Q3.

Urbis Director Paul Riga said&nbsp;the majority of sales were centred around the traditional apartment precincts of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/developments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a>&nbsp;– while the remainder of sales along the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>&nbsp;were limited due to a lack of new projects.

Jack Leamon, Transactions and Development Associate at burgeoning Gold Coast development firm <a href="/developers/siera">SIERA</a> who is currently in the construction phase of their <a href="/new-apartments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island apartment development</a> <a href="/new-apartments/tapestry-chevron-island-39-darrambal-street-chevron-island">Tapestry</a> and their luxury <a href="/new-apartments/bilinga-qld-4225">Bilinga</a> beachfront project <a href="/new-apartments/pipis-bilinga-303-golden-four-drive-bilinga-qld-4225">Pipis</a>, says the broader&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast region</a> has gone from strength to strength in recent years, buoyed by the maturing economy and growth in the property market.

"Facing a surge in demand from all of local, interstate, and international buyers has further amplified the diminishing supply of available properties in the market, as many projects face uncertainty or delays," Leamon says.

"This trend was a key feature of 2023 and while it shows little sign of letting up in 2024."

Late last year SIERA brought construction in house to start the build at Tapestry, while simultaneously kicking off construction with LPS Group at Pipis in a sign of confidence to both those who have already purchased as well as prospective buyers.

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Pipis sits right on the Bilinga beachfront on Golden Four Drive and comprises just 17 luxury apartments across an 11-level building, a building height which is unlikely to be replicated on the beachfront.

The project, designed by Ellivo Architects, features luxury resident amenity in the form of a 15-metre heated lap pool and sun lounge deck area, a fully equipped gym with rowing, biking and reformer Pilates, and an outdoor rain head shower and a dog wash.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/an-opportunity-not-to-be-missed-why-siera-property-group-couldnt-say-no-to-pipis-bilinga">"An opportunity not to be missed" Why Siera Property Group couldn't say no to Pipis Bilinga</a>

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Tapestry is SIERA's debut Gold Coast apartment development, following a decade of developing boutique townhouse projects in Brisbane's inner-ring.

The 22-storey sculptural tower has been designed by local architecture firm BDA as a ‘cultural continuation’ of the neighbouring HOTA precinct.

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Tapestry’s rooftop delivers more than 700 sqm of separate recreation zones for residents to relax, connect and engage in the elevated landscape. It includes a private dining space and kitchen, lounge and fire pit, yoga lawn, pool, spa and sundeck, barbecue and alfresco area, gym, sauna, steam room, and lounge area separated by extensive landscaping.

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Morris Property Group is also reporting a strong start to the year, despite the wet weather across South East Queensland.

Morris Property Group's COO and construction director James Morris said that while the wet weather&nbsp;deterred in person appointments, particularly those who were intending on travelling from interstate, however online enquiry was as strong, if not stronger than ever.

"Now we're working our way through that enquiry which is turning into appointments now the wet weather has passed," Morris said.

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"There’s good sentiment in the market on the Gold Coast, and we can supply further confidence being a builder developer which are two words buyers want to be reading.

"Good projects in good locations will do well in 2024," Morris added.

"There needs to be great amenity not only in the building, but in the immediate area. That’s what we’ve seen in our two under construction projects in Broadbeach, which provide both quality owner-occupier product in an area arguably unmatched in the Gold Coast."

Morris <a href="/news/qld/morris-property-group-taps-into-owner-occupier-market-with-crest-broadbeach-apartments">recently launched Crest</a>, their <a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">40-level tower on the sought-after Armrick Avenue</a>, fronting the Broadbeach Bowls Club.

<a href="/news/qld/morris-property-group-taps-into-owner-occupier-market-with-crest-broadbeach-apartments">Why Crest Broadbeach sits in one of the Gold Coast's best pockets</a>

Crest comprises 184 two and three-bedroom apartments designed by&nbsp;Guida Moseley Brown. A maximum of five apartments per floor, Crest also features extensive amenity on top of the building’s podium on level two. Wrapped with terraces with seating and dining areas, this space features a pool, gym, lounge area and a communal barbecue area.&nbsp;

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Heading into 2024 having done a lot of heavy lifting in 2023 is Immerse Projects, who has just launched its latest residential development and will launch another approved project later in the year.

The newest project, <a href="/new-apartments/ombre-robina-46-scottsdale-drive-robina">Ombre Robina</a>,&nbsp;will offer one, two and three-bedroom apartments designed by BDA Architecture at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/ombre-robina-46-scottsdale-drive-robina">46 Scottsdale Drive</a>, ideally located a stone's throw from the <a href="/new-apartments/robina-qld-4226">Robina</a> Town Centre.

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<a href="/developers/immerse-projects">Immerse Projects</a> Founder and Managing Director Jon Kearny says he has great confidence in the SEQ property market, from which he's seen in both his current projects for Immerse and his building contractors for his longtime construction firm Greyburn.

"I have great confidence in the SEQ property market underpinned by strong interstate migration for both lifestyle and job opportunities," Kearney says.

"I envisage further growth in Kirra, where we’re building Rhythm Kirra Hill and where we have another project coming later this year.

"Any new projects need to reset to higher prices to cover the increased cost of delivery."

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Kearney says he's seen a spread of demographics across his projects, with the age of buyers ranging from 30 through the mid-70s.

Locals have shown considerable interest at Ombre in the pre-launch phase. Kearney says that's come from locals who are wanting to live in a next generation modern building and those who are looking to downsize.

City Beat February 2024: How the Gold Coast off the plan apartment market is shaping up in 2024

Hope Island developer Sheida Group is bringing something new to the downsizer market on one of the smallest islands on the Gold Coast waterways.

Their Marina Point development, on one of the last&nbsp;remaining undeveloped sites on <a href="/developments/hope-island-qld-4212">Hope Island</a>, offers 199 apartments across four buildings, ranging in height from three to nine levels.

What's rare about the project, on a large 2.4-hectare block&nbsp;at the corner of the Coomera River junction, is the size of the apartments, which start from over 150 sqm.

Local owner-occupiers and downsizers have shown the greatest interested in the project so far, with two-bedroom, two-bedroom plus study, and three-bedroom apartments all on offer.

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Each apartment has been designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/forgan-smith-architects">Forgan &amp; Smith</a>&nbsp;to take advantage of its corner waterfront position.&nbsp;All residences have uninterrupted views of either the river, hinterland, or Surfers Paradise.

The heart of the home is the entertainer's kitchen, featuring a Calacatta benchtop and splashback, top-of-the-line Bosch appliances, and complemented by a butler's pantry with integrated laundry.

The 100 per cent wool-carpeted master suite is complete with a walk-in robe, an ensuite featuring a freestanding bath, and a private balcony overlooking the river.

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Each apartment is allocated two car parking spaces with charging stations for electric vehicles.

Marina Point also features a state-of-the-art health and wellness hub, comprising a heated indoor 25-metre lap pool, a golf simulator room, a gym, sauna and spa facilities, a yoga room, and a massage room.

Residents will also have a second 25-metre lagoon pool, surrounded by palm trees, a lounge bar with family-sized tables, and a residents' library.

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<a href="/new-apartments/marina-point-63-view-line-terrace-hope-island">Marina Point</a> offers unrivalled access to the open waters, with bridge-free moorings accommodating vessels of up to 20 metres in length. There will also be a 300-metre-long public boardwalk along the waterfront.

Convenience is paramount at Marina Point, with a number of retail and dining options nearby including <a href="/developments/hope-island-qld-4212">Hope Island</a> Market Place, Marina Shopping Village, and Harbour Town.

Marina Point is slated for completion in July 2025.

Marina Point a favourite for Hope Island downsizers with large apartments on offer

It was 2019 when veteran Gold Coast apartment developer Raptis made its move into the Main Beach apartment market.

Fast forward five years and they're about to sign off on Pearl Main Beach, their high-end 30-level tower on the sought-after Main Beach Parade.

"<a href="/developments/main-beach-qld-4217">Main Beach</a> is a suburb that has everything", <a href="/developers/raptis">Raptis</a>&nbsp;Joint Managing Director Evan Raptis told <a href="/">Urban</a>.

"It has a shopping and dining prescient, close to the beach, 5 star hotels, theme parks and Broadwater boat access all within the one suburb. Nowhere else on the Gold Coast can offer that."

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<a href="/buildings/pearl-main-beach-3550-3552-main-beach-parade-main-beach">Pearl</a> sits on a large 1,004 sqm site at 3550-3552 Main Beach Parade, the closest Main Beach Parade site to Cronin Avenue which leads to the Main Beach village on Tedder Avenue.

When acquiring the site in 2019, Raptis recalled how much they loved the location, as well as the proximity to the ocean. It's just 50 steps to the beach from the front door.

"The were no other sites like this at the time," Raptis says.

"One of the biggest things going for the site is there is an easement on the opposite site, meaning the view from Pearl Main Beach will never be built out."

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Just three-bedroom apartments are left in Pearl, which also features state of the art, resident-exclusive amenities like a rooftop swimming pool with&nbsp;180-degree views of the Gold Coast coastline, a gym overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a barbecue and alfresco area, and a private dining suite.

Raptis has spent a considerable amount of their four-decade development history on the Gold Coast in Broadbeach.

Raptis says there are lots of similarities, but also a lot of differences, between Broadbeach and Main Beach, particularly in the buyer demographic, which influences the design of the building.

"The Main Beach market is far more owner occupier and downsizer driven, whereas Broadbeach typically draws a few more investors. Main Beach is more of a local demographic who love the village boutique lifestyle that only Main Beach can provide," Raptis says.

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The location and buyer demographic dictates how the floor plans should be designed, according to Raptis.

"The floor plans are created based on location and best viewing angles, with the building design to complement the natural surroundings," Raptis says.

"We design the floor plans in Broadbeach based on different price points to capture different level of buyers, like lock up and leave owners or investors. The Main Beach floor plans are all geared toward the full-time owner-occupier."

Construction completion of Pearl is expected in Q2 2024.

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"Main Beach has everything": Why Raptis moved into the Main Beach market after 40 years on the Gold Coast

Harry Triguboff's Meriton is proposing to cut one of the three towers in their latest Surfers Paradise play.

It will be the short stay tower rather than the two residential towers that will be axed. That was set to be the smallest tower of the three at 57 levels, with 335 serviced apartments signed off.

The deletion of the tower leaves it a sole residential apartment project. The two towers that were approved by the Gold Coast City Council in October last year are set to get taller and more dense, as part of the recent application. <a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a> is seeking to add a further six levels to one of the two towers to take it to 90 levels.

Meriton is also trying to increase the number of apartments in both towers, the taller from 522 to 690 and the smaller tower, at 77 levels, from 490 to 620.

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<a href="/new-apartments/cypress-palms-surfers-paradise-3346-surfers-paradise-boulevarde-surfers-paradise">Cypress Palms</a> will be&nbsp;Triguboff's 21st high-rise development on the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>, having first visited the now thriving tourist mecca six decades ago.

“I have loved the Gold Coast since my first visit in the 1960’s, and after all my travels internationally, I still believe the Surfers Paradise beachfront is one of the best in the world," Triguboff told Urban.

“I have been very passionate about designing and delivering buildings that are in tune with the ocean and the golden beach that is just metres away.”

The nine site, 8083 sqm amalgamation spreads across <a href="/new-apartments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a> Boulevarde, Palm Avenue, and Cypress Avenue, the latter which inspired the project name.

Cypress Palms will sit one street away from&nbsp;<a href="/developers/gurner" target="">Gurner</a>'s approved La Pelago and two streets from SPG's approved Paradiso Place.

<a href="/developers/meriton" target="">Meriton</a>&nbsp;had DBI, who designed their Iconica project nearby, have taken the architectural reigns for Cypress.

They said in their design statement submitted to the Gold Coast City Council that the design of the three towers aims to create a bold and iconic presence as a gateway site to the Gold Coast CBD, while incorporating subtropical principles and street activation.

"The integration of the design elements creates a unique and vibrant addition to the Surfers Paradise skyline, creating a landmark destination for both residents and visitors," the local architecture firm noted.

"The towers are designed to maximize the potential of the site, with careful consideration given to the orientation, views and access to natural light and ventilation."

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DBI said one&nbsp;of the key design features of the towers is the slab projection facing the streets, which creates a strong visual connection with the surrounding urban fabric.

"This design element not only provides shading and environmental control to the towers but also creates a sense of scale and texture, breaking down the massing of the towers and providing a&nbsp;<a href="/news/the-human-scale" target="">human scale</a>&nbsp;to the development."

"A golden spine acts as a unifying&nbsp;element that ties the towers together, providing a strong visual presence on the skyline. The spine is also designed to provide shading and environmental control to the towers, while also serving as a sculptural element that adds to the overall aesthetic and elegance of the development."

The five-level podium engages with the street level and will feature a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment spaces.

There's an elevated pool on level six, designed in a lagoon style to take advantage of the subtropical climate.&nbsp;

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"The sculptural elements of the podium create a cohesive design language throughout the development, adding to its elegance and sophistication," DBI added.

"The towers are deeply rooted in subtropical principles, with careful consideration given to sun and wind orientation, thermal mass, natural ventilation, and shading. The towers are designed to provide a comfortable and sustainable living environment for residents and guests while minimizing their environmental impact."

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Cypress Palms will be Triguboff's 21st high-rise development on the Gold Coast, having first visited the now thriving tourist mecca six decades ago

Meriton to create over 1300 apartments in Surfers Paradise following tower amendment

Family developer Andrews Projects has doubled down on facilities at its under construction Robina apartment development, Cascade.

The 1.17-hectare project at&nbsp;116 Laver Drive, in the heart of&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/robina-qld-4226">Robina</a>, comprises&nbsp;two 15-level buildings with 229 two and three-bedroom apartments.

The heart of Cascade lies within its vast, tranquil grounds, providing residents with a 5-star wellness experience.

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The 25-metre pool takes centre stage, surrounded by sun lounges and poolside cabanas, strategically placed for relaxation and rejuvenation.&nbsp;

Flanking the central swimming pool, set between the two buildings like a resort-style hotel, is a fitness centre, complete with sauna and steam rooms.

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Sarah Andrews, Sales Manager at Andrews Projects, emphasised the unique offering <a href="/new-apartments/cascade-robina-116-laver-drive-robina">Cascade</a> brings to the <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a>. "Buyers are interested in large two and three bedroom apartments with world-class amenities and proximity to major infrastructure," Andrews said.&nbsp;

"With its prime location just minutes to Robina Town Centre, local schools and public transport, the development presents an outstanding opportunity for local owner occupiers and investors to be a part of this exciting new development."

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Cascade is located just metres from Robina Town Centre, Bond University, CBus Super Stadium, Robina Hospital, and 'Greenheart,' a council initiative dedicated to revitalising 17 hectares of parkland along Stadium Drive.

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Apartments feature a large open planned kitchen, living, and dining areas, full-height double-glazed windows, Miele appliances, Caesarstone bench tops and fully ducted air-conditioning throughout.

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Late last year Andrews Projects announced they were <a href="/news/qld/andrews-projects-bring-construction-in-house-and-start-cascade-robina-build">bringing construction in house to deliver Cascade</a>.

A Construct will built the $270 million development, which is expected to be completed in 2025.

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The heart of Cascade lies within its vast, tranquil grounds, providing residents with a 5-star wellness experience

How Cascade Robina's facilities compare to a resort-style hotel

While the whole of Broadbeach is always in demand, there's a small pocket at the northern end of Broadbeach which is one of the most sought-after spots in the whole of the suburb.

It's so in desired for two reasons. The small area fronts Broadbeach Park, which means view lines over the 4.2-hectare park, both south and east looking toward the beach and the ocean, are protected.

Then there's also the draw of the park itself. It has the Broadbeach Bowls Club, which has been there since the mid 1950s, a number of sports fields which are home to Broadbeach United Soccer Club, and the <a href="/new-apartments/broadbeach-qld-4218">Broadbeach</a> Life Saving Club.

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There's also Broadbeach Community Kindegarten and a children's playground which draws the family buyer.

Longtime <a href="/new-apartments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> apartment developer <a href="/developers/morris-property-group">Morris Property Group</a> knew the draw of being right on the park. That's why they secured an amalgamated 1,300 sqm site at 13-15 Armrick Avenue and designed a tower targeting the owner-occupier.

That tower is the recently launched <a href="/new-apartments/crest-broadbeach-13-armrick-avenue-broadbeach">Crest Broadbeach</a>, a 40-level tower designed by&nbsp;<a href="/architects/guida-moseley-brown-architects">Guida Moseley Brown</a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;182 large two and three-bedroom apartments and residential amenity in the form of a swimming pool, gym, lounge space and a communal barbecue area.

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Not only the draw of the park, Crest, when completed in late 2025, will be a three-minute walk east to Neilsen Family Park, a cherished icon for generations, offering a well-maintained playground and shade trees, right next to Broadbeach Beach.

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Towards the west lies riverside parks such as Surfers Paradise Rotary Park and Cascade Gardens, featuring picnic and play areas.

Residents can conveniently indulge in retail therapy with their pick of shopping centres and boutiques nearby, given Armrick Avenue is on the fringe of Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. Just over a kilometre from Crest is The Oasis shopping centre which homes a&nbsp;Woolworths, boutique fashion stores and fast and fresh food shops.

For premier shopping, Pacific Fair, boasting 400 local and international brands and designer boutiques, is just a 10-minute drive from Crest, while The Star Gold Coast, a world-class entertainment precinct with a spa, bars and restaurants as well as the casino, is less than five minutes in the car.

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Discovering new cuisines, the best coffee in the area, and an eclectic bar and nightclub scene is convenient with some just within walking distance from Crest.

Starting with a cup of coffee and a bagel from highly-rated cafes like Metro Coffee, just beside Crest, and O Bagel, one block away.

The centre of Broadbeach homes some of the Gold Coast's most popular eateries such as&nbsp;The Lamb Shop, Mamasan, Maggie Choo, Koi Dining and Moo Moo.

Beyond entertainment and recreation, young families will also enjoy the proximity of Crest to several primary and secondary schools.&nbsp;

Some of the education options that are less than one kilometre from Crest Broadbeach are <a href="/new-apartments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a> State School and Broadbeach State School, while <a href="/new-apartments/merrimac-qld-4226">Merrimac</a> State High School and The <a href="/new-apartments/southport-qld-4215">Southport</a> School are less than three kilometres away.

Crest presents as one of the first opportunities to buy brand new on Armrick Avenue in decades.&nbsp;

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Crest presents as one of the first opportunities to buy brand new on Armrick Avenue in decades

Why Crest Broadbeach sits in one of the Gold Coast's best pockets

<a href="/developments/surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Surfers Paradise</a>&nbsp;once again reigned supreme in InfoTrack's top 10 best selling apartment markets in Queensland.

The iconic tourist destination, toward to the northern end of the Gold Coast, was the most popular suburb throughout the year. It was the top performing in all four quarters.

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Surfers was the only Gold Coast locale in the top five Queensland suburbs, however the top 10 were split evenly between the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

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<a href="/developments/south-brisbane-qld-4101">South Brisbane</a>&nbsp;was runner-up, followed by the bustling <a href="/developments/brisbane-city-qld-4000">Brisbane City</a>, <a href="/developments/newstead-qld-4006">Newstead</a>, and the eclectic <a href="/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a>.

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<a href="/developments/hope-island-qld-4212">Hope Island</a>&nbsp;was the second Gold Coast suburb to appear, sixth in the overall top 10. Southport secured seventh position, with sales at Azzura's $3 billion Imperial Square precinct and Eden Garden Residences driving sales later in the year.

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<a href="/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>, <a href="/developments/fortitude-valley-qld-4006">Fortitude Valley</a>, and <a href="/developments/mermaid-beach-qld-4218">Mermaid Beach</a> rounded off the top 10, the latter with Hirsch &amp; Faigen's nearly sold out Yves Mermaid Beach and Dankav's LAANI proving popular.

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Surfers Paradise tops Queensland sales charts for second year running

Buyers have made a rush at the only new off-the-plan beachfront apartment project to arrive in Palm Beach, with 5Point Projects’ Ophira selling over half of its units following its launch late last year.

Capitalising on the absence of ultra-luxury apartments in the Gold Coast's newly established millionaire's row on Jefferson Lane, the $60 million <a href="/new-apartments/ophira-105-107-jefferson-lane-palm-beach">Ophira Palm Beach</a> has successfully sold five of its entire floor residences, each fetching over $7 million.

5Point Director, Damian Dove, says it’s been a phenomenon driven by local buyers enticed by the level of luxury and space offered in Ophira coupled with the fact it is the only absolute beachfront project in Palm Beach and currently in market.

“I think the locality of buyers we’ve welcomed is a huge testament to Ophira’s appeal to discerning locals who have a deep appreciation and understanding of the projects positioning as one of the coasts’ most coveted residential addresses.” Dove said.

"Ophira is the only absolute off the plan beachfront project currently in market situated in the highly sought after Jefferson Lane precinct. Our expectations for the project were high and they have been not only met but exceeded."

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/5point-to-set-new-palm-beach-apartment-benchmark-with-ophira-palm-beach">5Point to set new Palm Beach apartment benchmark with Ophira Palm Beach</a>

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Ophira <a href="/new-apartments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beac</a>h comprises just seven full-floor apartments and a sprawling two-level penthouse.

Each full-floor residence will span between 290 sqm to 317 sqm, including balconies with uninterrupted ocean views. They will have three ensuited bedrooms, display wine storage, and a scullery off the kitchen.

Ophira’s two-level penthouse will deliver 637 sqm of internal and external living space, comprising four bedrooms, five bathrooms and its own private outdoor entertainment area featuring a pool, spa, sauna, sundeck, with teppanyaki bar, a sunken lounge and fire pit.

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“As with each of our projects, we wanted to create something that differentiated itself from the market," Dove added.

"I think the sales we’ve achieved to date are a strong indication that our aptitude for quality design and remarkable architecture are resonating with buyers.

“Given the rate with which apartments have been purchased to date, we expect the remaining apartments to sell out fast.”

Construction is officially underway on the project. Prices start from&nbsp;$6.55 million.

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Luxury Palm Beach apartment development Ophira races to 50% sold

UNIQ Bundall, the new riverfront townhouse development by Devlink, is really offering a point of difference in the Gold Coast off the plan market.

Situated on a prime site on Waterford Court, a small cul-de-sac street with just a handful of homes that front the river, UNIQ takes up an unrepeatable spot within a few minutes walk from the Gold Coast Turf Club.

The latest census data also shows how rare of a proposition UNIQ is.&nbsp;Less than 20 per cent of the dwellings in <a href="/new-townhouses/bundall-qld-4217">Bundall</a> are townhouses, the latest ABS data showed. Nearly 75 per cent are separate houses. A townhouse opportunity doesn't come along often, and an opportunity to buy brand only presents itself every few years.

The location is one of the most standout factors of <a href="/new-townhouses/uniq-bundall-2-4-waterford-court-bundall">UNIQ</a>.

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The collection of 22 three-level, four-bedroom townhouses, half of which feature a rooftop terrace looking across the Gold Coast skyline, is on the corner of Waterford Court and Racecourse Drive, making it a three-minute walk to the Turf Club, set for a $370 million redevelopment, and five minutes to the Southport Golf Club, one of Queensland's most prestigious private member clubs.

The townhouses are also only a 15-minute walk away from HOTA, the cultural home of the <a href="/developments/gold-coast-qld">Gold Coast</a> and the restaurants of Thomas Drive on <a href="/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>.

Nestled next to&nbsp;Evandale Lake, a natural swimming pool, HOTA has undergone numerous upgrades and expansions as part of the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct 15 year master plan.

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HOTA is filled with local and international art exhibits as well as weekly fresh food markets, a cinema, restaurants, park lands, river ferry terminal, natural swimming pool, park run, comedy club and regular live concerts.

When the UNIQ townhomes are completed in late 2024, residents will be just across the water from a new lifestyle precinct which is currently in planning with the Gold Coast City Council.

The future Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct&nbsp;is a joint development between Aquis Australia and the Gold Coast Turf Club. The project will comprise eight luxury accommodation buildings across 1.8 hectares of land as well as a significant ground plane with a number of&nbsp;retail and commercial tenancies.

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There are a number of pocket parks within close proximity such as the Scenic Dog Park, directly accessed from UNIQ Bundall via a riverside path, Bob Huth Park and Poinciana Reserve.&nbsp;And for those who enjoy life on the water, a number of public boat ramps leading to the Nerang River are just minutes away.

Family buyers will be attracted to the nearby school network, with Ashmore's&nbsp;Bellevue Park State School, Saint Hilda's School and&nbsp;The Southport School all within close proximity. There's also higher education campuses of Griffith and Bond University.

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