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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Joel Robinson

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

Main Beach

The Monaco is the set to take centre stage at Main Beach on the Gold Coast when it&#39;s completed at the end of 2022.

The 24 level, glass-wrapped tower&nbsp;designed by Rothelowman&nbsp;will home just six half floor apartments, 17 full floor apartments and a double storey penthouse.

Urban sat down with Josh Foote, managing director of&nbsp;Ignite Projects who are developing the building,&nbsp;to discuss the project.

JR: What are the highlights of The Monaco and what do you think will attract buyers to the project?

JF: The Monaco offers a level of luxury rarely seen in apartments on the Gold Coast. We offer the ability to customise large sections of the 388m2 apartment to really make the home perfect for you. Every buyer can completely design their own dream kitchen, with the expertise of our interior designer on hand.&nbsp;

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JR: Why did you choose to target the ultra-luxury buyer? Did you see a gap in the market?

JF: I saw the emergence of some ultra-luxurious apartments in our capital cities and realised no-one was delivering this level of project apartment on the Gold Coast.&nbsp; We have some amazing houses here, but the downsizers were selling these and had no comparable apartments to move to.&nbsp; I wanted to offer the next level for apartment living and really raise the bar for Gold Coast apartments.

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JR: What did you like about the site?

JF: I just felt like Main Beach was ready for its resurrection and the renaissance was imminent, so I had my focus there.&nbsp; When this site popped up, I knew it offered the best of both the Marina and ocean views and the best thing is the views will never be built out.&nbsp; It ticked so many boxes for a sellable high-end location.

JR: What was the brief for Rothelowman?

JF: Celebrate the views. Bring the &lsquo;wow&rsquo; and push the design limits of a 6-star luxury hotel.

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JR: Why the name &lsquo;The Monaco&rsquo;?

JF: The name refers to a number if elements that all relate the principality of Monaco.&nbsp; When anyone thinks of Monaco they think of luxury and that is what our building will always have with the quality we have invested and the calibre of our buyers.&nbsp; The original idea with the sky garage and sports cars tied in with the Monaco Grand Prix and even now the calibre of the cars that will be parked in the garage will still reflect the style and quality of European motor racing.

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JR: Who do you think will be most interested in The Monaco?

JF: Our current buyers come from all parts of Australia but they all have one thing in common, a taste for quality and style.&nbsp; This building appeals to people who are looking for a really high level of quality and something that is quite unique from other projects.&nbsp; They will, like The Monaco, stand out from the crowd.

JR: What made you choose the Gold Coast after success in New Zealand?

JF: I was looking for a change, and a location that had good project opportunity, great weather, friendly people and an amazing lifestyle, which is hard to find.&nbsp; I&rsquo;ve travelled extensively all over the world and there are very few places that match the GC.

JR: Do you have any other projects in the pipeline?

JF: After the recent sell-out of Cabana in Palm Beach and the imminent sell out of The Monaco, naturally I&rsquo;m looking for another project, especially in the current climate.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s a competitive market out there right now but there are a couple of great beach front sites I&rsquo;m working on.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s all about the sand for me.

The 24 level, glass-wrapped tower designed by Rothelowman will home just six half floor apartments, 17 full floor apartments and a double storey penthouse

What buyers need to know about The Monaco: Five minutes with Ignite Projects director Josh Foote

The property development firm Polites Property Group, in a joint venture with construction company Descon Group Australia, have lodged plans for a $95 million tower&nbsp;on the Gold Coast&#39;s Main Beach.

Polites, ran by the Polites brothers Alex and Marcus, have an interest in the luxury Palm Beach development Cabana, while Descon are set to start construction on the luxury Southport development Waverley this year.

The Main Beach project to be known as La Mer, at 3580 Main Beach Parade&nbsp;on the west side of the street not fronting the beach,&nbsp;will home 28&nbsp;single level&nbsp;apartments designed by the local architecture firm Archidiom, as well as a large penthouse.

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Archidiom are also&nbsp;behind a tower at 3550 Main Beach just up&nbsp;the road, as well as Aniko&#39;s Grant Avenue, Hope Island development and Sea at Palm Beach.

The 751 sqm site is currently home to the 1980s three-storey apartment building Denver Court.

The development application package from Archidiom suggested the project takes&nbsp;the opportunity for the design of a contemporary, innovative subtropical building to provide a &lsquo;relaxed beachfront&rsquo; living.

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&quot;The development will contribute positively to the character of the area by replacing the existing tired low rise building with a project displaying fresh, simple architectural lines to create modern urban living,&quot; the submission read.

&quot;The large liveable apartments which maximise natural light and cross ventilation through the provision of spacious living and balcony areas will be appealing to a large demographic of potential buyers.&quot;

The typical floor plan will be two three bedroom apartments, both orientated towards&nbsp;the north-east and south-east ocean views.

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There will be a two level recreational level on level three.

The building will feature a podium which is&nbsp;articulated with grand curvilinear arches and flying canopies and planters to respond in scale to the surrounding streetscape character, with shade provided for through a recessed&nbsp;east facing lobby.

Construction is reported to commence in May next year.

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Tower reveal: Polites Property Group and Descon lodge plans for Main Beach tower La Mer

The Monaco is set to be Main Beach's most luxurious tower when it's completed at the end of 2022.

The 24 level tower, designed by Rothelowman and delivered by Ignite Projects,&nbsp;will comprise&nbsp;six half floor apartments, 17 full floor apartments and a&nbsp;double storey penthouse.

Urban has taken a look at six reasons why The Monaco should be on a buyers shortlist.&nbsp;

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1. The Developer

The Monaco is being developed by Ignite Projects, who pride themselves&nbsp;on delivering innovative, memorable and quality developments.

Led by managing director, Kiwi&nbsp;Josh Foote, Ignite&nbsp;have had success on the Gold Coast before and currently have another development selling at Palm Beach.

They completed the luxury Palm Beach development Periscope&nbsp;in 2019 and are currently behind the <a href="/news/qld/eight-reasons-palm-beach-apartment-development-cabana-should-be-on-your-shortlist">boutique development Cabana nearby</a>.

Ignite had success in New Zealand in Auckland in 2017 and 2018, creating 19 apartments at Alba Takapuna and 20 apartments in the development Aria.

2. The Architect

The award-winning architecture firm Rothelowman have designed The Monaco. They say&nbsp;the unique location provides for an uninterrupted panoramic aspect taking in The Spit, the Broadwater, Main Beach and the Moreton Bay Islands.&nbsp;

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"The relatively modest scale of the site contributes to the potency of the project by allowing for a boutique luxury residential offering, comprised of full-floor single and double-storey sky-villas," the architecture firm describe the project.

"The approach to the design has been one seeking clarity and simplicity, allowing for the natural attributes of the location to take precedence. This focus is true for both the internal amenity of the dwellings but also the way in which the architecture contributes to the&nbsp;urban realm at both the immediate and macro scales."

3. The Location&nbsp;

The Monaco is located at 2-4 Macarthur Parade, outside of the hustle of Surfers Paradise but only a short stroll to the central hub Tedder Avenue.

To the east of the development, across the road is&nbsp;Main Beach Pavilion cafe, as well as the Southport Surf Life Saving Club and the sands of Main Beach.&nbsp;

To the west is the Southport Yacht Club where there's the Waterfront Restaurant located beside Jack Gordon Park.

4. The Facilities

Residents will have access to a 24 metre heated pool, bordered by daybeds and set in lush rainforest foliage.&nbsp;

There's a barbecue and dining area with built in seating. Adjacent is The Monaco's wellness studio comprising a gym, pilates reformer beds, an inverted yoga bench, a steam room and a treatment room.

One whole floor of the Monaco has been dedicated to private storage for each resident, while there's also a virtual golf room and pet grooming room.

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5. Customisable kitchen

Off the plan buyers will have the opportunity to create their own kitchen in their new apartment, working with The Monaco's exclusive kitchen designer.

An island bench forms the focal point of the kitchen which will be kitted out with VZUG appliances and feature storage equipment behind textured natural travertine stone cabinetry.

Each kitchen will have a butler's pantry at the rear.

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6. The master suite

A full quarter of the apartment is dedicated to the master suite.

Making up the master suite is the bedroom, a dressing area with a marble make-up counter and double full-height mirrors.

The statement walk-in-wardrobe is flanked on two sides by&nbsp;floor-to-ceiling tinted glass cabinets.

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The Monaco’s master ensuite features a semi-outdoor space that creates a&nbsp;connection with the coastal vistas.

The open-plan design allows for abundant natural light, while the opulent curves of the extravagant marble vanity and the stone, free-standing bath give the bathroom a luxury&nbsp;appeal.

The 24 level tower, delivered by Ignite Projects, will comprise six half floor apartments, 17 full floor apartments and a double storey penthouse.



Six reasons why The Monaco at Main Beach should be on a buyers shortlist

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The Gold Coast's Main Beach is set for a new 24 level apartment tower.

Gallagher Property Group, led by New Zealander Dean Gallagher, have secured approval for the apartment tower at 16 Hughes Avenue.

Plus Architecture have designed the building which will comprise 42 three bedroom apartments and two four bedroom apartments spanning the top two levels.

"Our team was inspired by the nature surrounding the Gold Coast including the flora, and land forms," the submission to the Gold Coast City Council from Plus Architecture read.

"By combining the local native tree forms with the fluid forms of the ocean, we’ve created a series of residences protected by curved canopies formed out of linear battens creating both privacy but also screening to the Wester sun while creating visual interest, exaggerating the horizontal ocean views, and allowing for the light an shadow to come into the units in a variety of interesting ways through out the day.

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"These canopy forms rest on a solid rock base made of horizontal bricks."

The development will sit in landscaping by Shepherd Urban Landscape Architecture.

Level one will home the resident amenities, which include a spa and spa deck, sauna, lap pool, barbecue area, residents lounge, gym and a yoga space. There will be three levels of basement parking.

The impressive sub penthouse and penthouse will each have four bedrooms, a home office and a self-contained area and span the whole floor of the 23rd and 24th level.

The penthouse will feature its own rooftop terrace complete with private gym, kitchen and wine storage, dining area, fire-pit and day beds as well as a pool.

Gallagher's investment vehicles paid $6.8 million for the 1,062 sqm Hughes Ave site late last year. On the property was a block of five apartments and a single level cottage. 
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Gallagher Property Group, led by New Zealander Dean Gallagher, have secured approval for the apartment tower at 16 Hughes Avenue.

Take a look at Main Beach's newest apartment tower

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White will be a landmark building on the skyline of the Gold Coast and a welcome modern addition to the Main Beach scene boasting an exclusive selection of full-floor apartments and a multi-level penthouse.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/buildings/white-24-26-woodroffe-avenue-main-beach" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/white-24-26-woodroffe-avenue-main-beach-e76220cffd2dd41f05e7f81d455f142d.jpg?itok=f5je6-xf" style="width: 580px; height: 327px;"></a></figure>Each full-floor apartment is incredibly spacious at 325 sqm. Complete with three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, two large living areas and an unmatched, spacious verandah, perfect for entertaining family and friends before a beautiful ocean view.

Every apartment has a lift to lounge elevators and two side by side car parking spaces. 
The kitchens are another stand-out feature, designed to be an entertainers dream with a large scullery.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/buildings/white-24-26-woodroffe-avenue-main-beach" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/white-24-26-woodroffe-avenue-main-beach-f32f6137516b35c1db17c9ad878d80ad.jpg?itok=gVXYWBoL" style="width: 580px; height: 326px;"></a></figure>Live a tranquil lifestyle in the heart of everything, only moments from the stunning Main Beach at White. White offers all the elements essential to modern apartment living - luxury, location, privacy and security.

White Main Beach Residences will be a landmark building on the skyline of the Gold Coast and a welcome modern addition to the Main Beach scene boasting an exclusive selection of full-floor apartments and a multi-level penthouse.

Enjoy the best Main Beach has to offer, only moments from Tedder Avenue, and the vibrant restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and nightlife of Surfers Paradise. Southport’s commercial district is full of quirky shops and all of your daily needs.

Located steps from the iconic Tedder Avenue and the gorgeous Main Beach, White offers all the elements essential to luxurious apartment living - luxury, location, privacy and security.
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Stunning full-floor apartments overlooking the Gold Coast Hinterlands.

Apartment sellers in the luxury Main Beach block Sea have joined the windfall gains kicked off by the off the plan buyers three years ago.

The sixth level sub-penthouse in the boutique block of just seven whole floor apartments has just sold for $6.3 million, some $800,000 higher than it was bought for just eight months ago.

The whole floor apartment spans 365 sqm and has three ensuited bedrooms, a home office and a media room.

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The sale was secured in just 15 days by Ray White Surfers Paradise agent Robert Graham, to a local couple from the Gold Coast.

Investors will no doubt be looking to some of Main Beach’s high end apartment developments given the resale value which Sea, on the beachfront Main Beach Parade, has seen in recent years.

The majority of Sea’s off the plan buyers have seen huge price gains when re-selling their apartments following its mid-2018 completion.

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Most off the plan sales took place in early 2018, a few months before the Bayden Goddard-designed block was completed.

The second level apartment sold for $3.3 million in early 2018, and less than 15 months later when completed sold for $5 million. It traded again last year, bought for $5.35 million by the Dominos Pizza boss Don Meij.

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Apartment five, another which sold for $3.3 million off the plan in 2018, sold last year for $5.5 million, a $2.2 million gain in just two years.&nbsp;

It was sold by Brittany Eastment, wife of car dealer Greg Eastment, the latter still owning the ground level after his $3.5 million off the plan buy.

The whole floor apartment spans 365 sqm and has three ensuited bedrooms, a home office and a media room.

Main Beach apartment complex Sea secures $6.3 million sub-penthouse sale

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A Main Beach, Queensland Penthouse has been listed for $7.2 million.

Located at the top of the Marquis on Main a residential only tower, it holds sweeping beach and ocean views.

Situated at 42/11 Peak Avenue the penthouse comprises five-bedrooms and four-bathrooms across 868 sqm.

The building features resort style facilities and is within walking distance of innumerable amenities, beaches and transport options.

The abode is currently being listed through Fox's Real Estate.

Built in 2003, the home has been on and off market, mostly on, since 2013 seeking as low as $5.95 million in 2018/2019 but has yet to sell. It was briefly listed in June last year at $6.7 million.

For sale in the same building is unit 11, on market since May last year, seeking $2.875 million. It last sold for $950,000 in 2012.

Construction was started in 2002 by FKP of its $45 million Marquis on Main tower at Main Beach after achieving unconditional sales of about 50 per cent with early deals including the sale of a whole-floor sub-penthouse for $1.75 million.
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Built in 2003, the home has been on and off market, mostly on, since 2013 seeking as low as $5.95 million in 2018/2019 but has yet to sell

Marquis on Main Beach penthouse listed for $7.2 million 

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Businesswoman Katie Page’s Gold Coast boutique beachfront development at Main Beach, M3565 has secured its biggest sale to date.

A NSW buyer has spent $5.75 million on their 315 sqm fifth floor apartment.

The sale is the third in 2020, with two lower-floor apartments selling at $4.4 million and $4.75 million.

Robert Graham, of Ray White Prestige, advised there was just the one remaining apartment available in the complex where the Harvey's retain a bolthole given ongoing Magic Millions commitments.

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During its marketing Graham suggested M3565 had knocked Jade, previously the Gold Coast’s premier apartment block, from its mantle.

Like everything she turns her mind to, M3565 proved to be a cut above anything else seen on the Gold Coast.

Part of that stems from the fact that Katie Page and her husband, Gerry Harvey, are long time Main Beach devotees, so she knew the likely buyer needs.

There are seven apartments in the boutique Virginia Kerridge-designed building at 3565 Main Beach Parade.

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The typical whole floor apartments come with four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Excluding the two level penthouse, the apartments were initially priced between $5 million and $7 million.

The remaining sixth floor apartment will be marketed at more than $6 million.

The previously highest sale was $5.5 million for the fourth floor apartment in 2018 which ranked as the highest price paid for a beachfront apartment in the Gold Coast that year.

Page bought the 882 sqm site for $15.5 million in 2007 and when they formally hit the market in 2017, Page announced she was keeping the two level penthouse.

<h2>Developments Nearby</h2>

<h2>White, Main Beach</h2>

Address - 24-26 Woodroffe Avenue, Main Beach

Less than 300 metres from the beach and offering a more affordable luxury apartment is White.

The McNab developed, WMK Architecture-designed tower is offering 325 sqm full floor apartments. Each apartment has three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, two living areas and a verandah.

Prices start at $2.2 million for the apartments which all feature a lift to lounge elevators and two side by side car parking spaces.

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Businesswoman Katie Page’s Gold Coast boutique beachfront development at Main Beach, M3565 has secured its biggest sale to date

Katie Page secures biggest M3565 sale at Main Beach

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Gold Coast-based developer Ignite Projects have appointed McNab Construction to build their 25 level Main Beach project, The Monaco. 
The <a href="/buildings/the-monaco-main-beach-2-4-macarthur-parade-main-beach">Monaco at 2-4 MacArthur Parade</a> will home 25 half and full-floor residences, adjacent to the Southport Marina. 
Designed by Rothelowman, the new tower will feature the Southern Hemisphere’s first car elevator to apartments, sky garage and a custom-designed kitchens for each buyer. 
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Apartments in the Monaco will offer up to 362 sqm of living space, a communal 24-metre heated pool and an additional multi-purpose space, as well as the sky cave.
One whole floor of the Monaco has been dedicated to private storage space.
"McNab has a brilliant track record for delivering projects that exceed all expectations in terms of quality and deliverables, so they are a good fit for our project team,” Ignite Projects’ Josh Foote said. 
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Construction is expected to take 20 months to complete and will begin around mid-next year. 
The project is expected to support over 200 construction jobs a day during peak times, McNab Construction manager Mark Jewell said. 
 
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Builder appointed for new luxury Gold Coast development The Monaco

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Shafston International College founder Keith Lloyd has offloaded his Surfers Paradise apartment for $5 million.
Lloyd bought the 680 square metre garden apartment in the Ocean Isles complex on Main Beach Parade in 2011 for $4.96 million.
It has three ensuited bedrooms, a customised home office, entertainers bar, home theatre and a library.
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The living space opens to a private swimming pool and spa.
Michael Kollosche and Duncan Longmore at Kollosche Broadbeach secured the sale.
It had traded higher in 2007 at $6.42 million.
It's been bought by the downsizing Tony Burnett and wife Toni Ferguson, who run TB Hotels
They sold their former Admiralty Drive, Surfers Paradise waterfront earlier this year for $7,975,000 to entrepreneur Tony Quinn.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
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