Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Joel Robinson

Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

The long-planned transformation of Brisbane's historic Shafston Estate has taken another major step, with Capella Hotel Group announced as the luxury hospitality partner behind what will become Brisbane's first branded residences.

The project, to be known as Capella Residences Brisbane, is being delivered by Verso Projects at the landmark Kangaroo Point riverfront estate, with completion targeted for 2029.

The announcement follows a series of planning changes to the project over recent years. The site was originally approved in 2023 for a 15-level, 37-apartment development designed by Rothelowman for Burgundy Group before Verso Projects took over the 10,070 sqm riverfront holding and lodged revised plans with Kerry Hill Architects to increase the development to a 25-level tower with 51 apartments.

The latest announcement confirms Capella Hotel Group will bring its branded residential offering to the project, marking just the second Capella Residences development globally after Seoul, and the group's first branded residential project in Australia.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/23-castlebar-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Castlebar Street development</a> will centre around the restoration of the heritage-listed Shafston House, one of Brisbane's oldest residences, originally constructed in 1851 by Reverend Robert Creyke as a single-storey cottage known as Ravenscott.

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Capella said the project aligns with its focus on heritage-led developments, with the Brisbane estate combining the restored historic residence with a new luxury apartment tower and hospitality-inspired resident amenities.

Residents will have access to the Capella Living Room, a concierge-led communal space inspired by the group's luxury hotels, alongside landscaped gardens, six swimming pools, wellness and recreation facilities.

The broader estate will also include two riverfront homes, a six-berth private marina, porte cochère arrival experience, secure basement parking and a new section of public riverwalk along the Brisbane River frontage.

The heritage Postal Depot Building will also be retained and repurposed as a guest house, in line with the revised development plans.

The project represents another evolution for the site, which Kerry Hill Architects previously described as a rare opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's most significant heritage estates while creating a new benchmark for apartment living.

"The Shafston Estate provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore one of Brisbane's finest heritage precincts and to reinstate residential use as a unique site perched on the edge of Kangaroo Point," Kerry Hill Architects said in its Urban Context Report accompanying the planning submission.

"The project will celebrate excellence in sub-tropical residential design, setting a new benchmark for vertical living in Brisbane."

Verso Projects, which now has an $8.5 billion development pipeline spanning more than 6,000 dwellings across apartments, townhouses, retail and commercial projects, said the partnership with Capella would elevate the development beyond a traditional residential project.

"We feel honoured to be restoring Shafston Estate to its former glory, elevating it to new heights of luxury and excellence underpinned by Capella's distinctive service ethos and design philosophy, and making it a standout landmark in Brisbane," Verso Projects CEO Steve Laffey said.

"By partnering with Capella, globally recognised for its refined approach to luxury hospitality and deep respect for cultural and historical context, we will elevate this project beyond a residential offering into a world-class destination."

Capella Hotel Group President Roland Fasel said Brisbane's emergence as a global city made it the right location for the company's Australian residential debut.

"Brisbane is a city on the cusp of something remarkable, and Capella Residences is our commitment to being part of that story," Fasel said.

"The Capella residential experience is more than luxury. It is about a sense of belonging to a place with deep meaning."

Private appointments have now opened for the project, with a display suite expected to open in late 2026 ahead of the planned 2029 completion.

Capella to launch Brisbane's first branded residences at Shafston House, Kangaroo Point

Norwest

Sekisui House has completed its Japanese inspired golf-side building, Aire, which sits&nbsp;at the highest elevation point within the groups $1 billion masterplanned community in Sydney&rsquo;s Norwest, The Orchards.

Designed by award-winning architects, Rothelowman, Aire, which is stage two of the development,&nbsp;acts as a prominent urban marker at the gateway to The Orchards, comprising 57 nature-inspired residences.

George Gesouras, Project Director at Sekisui House Australia, said the arrival of Aire sets a new benchmark for luxury living in the Hills District.

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&ldquo;It showcases what is possible when extraordinary architecture, detailed construction, considered design and environmental philosophies combine to create an aspirational building,&rdquo; he said.

Aire&rsquo;s generous oversized apartments fit the changing needs of the new community allowing flexible living and work from home arrangements.

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&ldquo;The building responds to its environment and the community at a time where the home is becoming even more important as a place where people retreat to and create a personal sanctuary,&rdquo; Gesouras said.

Aire will also be home to an extensive array of communal amenities, providing social gathering places for residents to mix and mingle.

&ldquo;Sekisui House&rsquo;s design principles developed over 60 years start with embracing and respecting nature and people to work towards a sustainable future.&rdquo;

The project demonstrates its commitment to ESG via rooftop panels and a water sensitive urban design, along with high efficiency energy systems and electric vehicle charging stations.

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Render of the shared rooftop space in the latest apartment building in the masterplanned community, The Orchards. Image supplied.&nbsp;

Conceived as two separate but interlinked objects, principal architect&nbsp;Ben Pomroy from Rothelowman,&nbsp;said the building has been tuned to its context.

&ldquo;Aire, known as The Pebble, or Koishi building, plays an essential role in establishing the northern entry to the precinct and acts an urban marker that responds to its prominent location within the Norwest district.&rdquo;

The north-eastern wing presents highly sculpted end forms, with curved precast and glazing that create urban markers on arrival to the precinct.

&ldquo;The breadth of the northern elevation requires a singular gesture of balconies that extend across the full fa&ccedil;ade length. At key moments in the fa&ccedil;ade, the pattern on the balustrade bends and folds to create visual interest,&rdquo; he added.

The balustrades address the northern views across Castle Hill Golf Course, creating the lines of a Japanese pebble garden, while the edge of the building is accentuated with a unique 180-degree panoramic curved glass window.

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The curved structure integrates with the existing Imperial development (Stage One), providing shared communal spaces between the two buildings.

A private landscaped courtyard with orchards, generous lawn spaces and a water feature link the buildings at the ground plane, with shared access to a residents&rsquo; lounge within Aire.

The communal roof terrace has been scaled to accommodate residents of both developments.

Aire was constructed by Growthbuilt who translated the architectural concepts and Sekisui House&rsquo;s design philosophies into a bespoke building, with joint CEO and Director, Colin Rahim saying the collaborative approach maintained a focus on sustainability throughout the build.

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Collective design workshops were held with key consultants in the early stages to formulate a united plan for the precast fa&ccedil;ade panels and window systems to achieve a dynamic structure that maximised views for all apartments.

&ldquo;A custom re-usable precast formliner system was used to manufacture the various fa&ccedil;ade elements. A variety of panels were able to be manufactured from each mould, ensuring a cohesive structure. The high-quality built form that was delivered is testament to our pursuit for building excellence which adds value to our client&rsquo;s property portfolios,&rdquo; Rahim said.

Many of the apartments overlook the picturesque fairways of the Castle Hill Country Club, with residents enjoying uninterrupted views, designer finishes and access to private rooftop amenity including an infinity pool, landscaped sun deck, cabanas and rooftop dining facilities.

The Orchards masterplan, designed by Turner is spread across 8.1 hectares and is made up of five stages.

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Underpinning all aspects of the design is the Japanese concept of &lsquo;satoyama&rsquo;, with the term meaning to connect people through &lsquo;ribbons of green&rsquo;, demonstrated in a lush green spine throughout the estate.

Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4 hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

When completed the community will comprise 1300&nbsp;apartments.

The Orchards is located around 31 kilometres north-west of Sydney&rsquo;s CBD and is nestled in Norwest,&nbsp;located positioned 800 metres from Norwest Metro Train Station and 600 metres from Norwest Marketown as well as Norwest Business Park.

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Aire’s generous oversized apartments fit the changing needs of the new community allowing flexible living and work from home arrangements.



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Sekisui House complete Japanese-inspired golf-side apartment building in The Orchards masterplan

Sekisui House has lodged plans for the latest stage of their masterplanned community in Norwest, The Orchards.

It's the fourth stage in the 8.1 hectare, $1 billion masterplan, which when complete will have 1,300 apartments. There are set to be five stages.

There will be three towers in the fourth stage, each designed by Crone Architects. They'll have 583 apartments and townhouses, a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom dwellings.

Designed by Crone Architects, three residential buildings are planned, each comprising a taller tower form and lower podium form. The buildings will also have a community wellness centre which fronts the adjacent Linear Park.

“The collection of buildings on the site are articulated as three distinct forms with further differentiation of each into a tall and podium component," Crone noted in their design statement.

"These three elements inform the marketing staging of the development, with construction intending all be completed within a year of each other providing one community,” said Crone in their application design statement.

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Render of the proposed apartments and townhouses for Stage Four of The Orchards. Credit: Crone Architects

The Orchards masterplan was established around an original orchard grove with abundant natural open space and a residual Cumberland Plains landscape.

Connection to nature, community and recognition of the original landscape reside within the re-imagined masterplan for Stage Four.

A wide range of residential amenity will also be included in the latest stage, complimenting and adding to the already existing amenity within The Orchards. The community centre, which can be subdivided into multiple rooms or reserved as a single space, is accompanied by&nbsp;a courtyard, as well as a swimming pool, spa and gym.

There will also be a&nbsp;central courtyard, dubbed&nbsp;‘The Greens’, a terraced grass platform, and 'The Garden’, with barbecue facilities and private niches within landscape.

The courtyard is the focus of the project allowing for shared amenity and community building. The masterplan built form surrounds the expansive space, with residences overlooking the courtyard and the adjacent, naturally landscaped, Linear Parkland, Lucinda Avenue and the Spurway Drive.

Continuing the nature landscape of Linear Park into the courtyard and with planting integrated at lower levels across the buildings, the three-dimensional integration of landscape and building connects residents to nature.

“As a contributor to sustainable environments the proposal provides significant amenity and communal facilities to advance and facilitate a sustainable community of diverse family types, age groups and cultures,” Crone added.

“Communal facilities shared by all residents of the Sekisui ‘The Orchards’ development enables a strong and healthy community to prosper."

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Render of the proposed apartments&nbsp;for Stage Four of The Orchards. Credit: Crone Architects

The site, prior to development consisted of a landscape part residual&nbsp;Cumberland Plains&nbsp;and part&nbsp;commercial orchard, within the trees on the surrounding hills and valleys.

Parts of the green oasis still remains and is being reinvigorated along with Linear Park and the adjacent golf course greens and trees.

“This inspiration of an organic architecture which merges with landscape is a consistent design element of prior stages either within the façade or at rooftop level.”

The merging of architecture and planting is articulated as a green spine woven into the tower facades, and as edge planting to podium buildings, softening the distinction of buildings and landscape.

The two nineteen storey towers fronting Spurway Drive at its intersecting north and south ends have similar façade designs and integration of planting while the third, twelve storey tower with a setback part roof level penthouse, has a distinct façade responding to its prime location at the northern corner of Linear Park, surrounded by retained mature trees and landscape.

Located within walking distance of the Norwest retail precinct and Metro Station, The Orchards also sits immediately adjacent to the Castle Hill Country Club, providing the community with a sweeping range of local amenity.

It's the fourth stage in the 8.1 hectare, $1 billion masterplan, which when complete will have 1,300 apartments



First look: Sekisui House lodge plans for next stage of The Orchards, Norwest masterplan 

A new 600-plus apartment development is heading for the heart&nbsp;of Sydney&#39;s Box Hill.

The prominent Western Sydney property developer, Bathla Group, is set to create 637 apartments across eight low to mid-rise buildings at 34 Terry Road, which have been designed by WMK Architecture to suit the needs of the future community and to cater for a wide cross section of buyers..

There will be a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as two, three and four-bedroom townhouses. There will also be a selection of four-bedroom sky terraces on offer.

Each apartment is inclusive of views and private open space, with the sky terraces featuring&nbsp;expansive roof terraces, privately accessed, giving views across the Hills Shire region.

WMK said in their design statement that the&nbsp;proposal will provide well-designed housing stock in an area where there is a strong demand for this type of development.

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&quot;It&rsquo;s designed to encourage social interaction and engagement through the creation of large common courtyards at the ground level, as well as a community room.&quot;

The project is not only divided into a total of eight buildings, in a bid to reduce the overall massing, but it is further split into precincts with Block A and C dubbed&nbsp;the Green Precinct. They will feature&nbsp;facades along the northern edge defined by a gridded column and beam aesthetic, taking inspiration from the traditional veranda typology.

Blocks B and D will be known as the Heritage Precinct, with facades featuring a horizontal emphasis and&nbsp;a terracotta red, brown and grey palette in response to the existing buildings on the site and the heritage zone to the south. Blocks E and F are within the Urban Precinct, delivering a formal fa&ccedil;ade articulation with a more vertical expression, incorporating strong vertical dividing walls and shading elements throughout.

A pool has been proposed in the courtyard of Block C along with a community room on the ground floor of Block D, which will be accessible to all residents.

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The Box Hill development lands in an area with a variety of mixed uses that is undergoing significant change, which when completed will include a new retail centre opposite Terry Road, recently completed apartment developments, and sites making their way through the planning process.

&ldquo;The proposal together with the adjacent Town Centre contribute toward ensuring the future Box Hill area is fulfilling its economic, social and creative potential,&rdquo; WMK added.

The use of simple but articulated detailing of corners, window reveals, vertical grids and feature boxes, with varying scales of detail, are employed to avoid large, flat planes and break the building mass and building height.

&ldquo;The proposed design responds to the change from low-scale conservation area to high-density apartment developments and is to be read as a &lsquo;family&rsquo; of buildings rather than a monolithic development&rdquo;, said WMK.

Landscaping has been designed throughout the precinct by landscape architects, A Total Concept, creating a contemporary, functional and aesthetically pleasing landscape that seamlessly blends with the built form and surround area.

Bathla Group have previously developed in the area, with the Pinnacle Collection, which was released in three stages in the heart of Schofields. Just down the road from the future Box Hill development, Pinnacle delivers a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, conveniently located within walking distance to shops, eateries, schools and public transport.

The group currently have a number of other residential developments in the pipeline with a range of town houses and villas, apartments, and house and land projects currently under construction or in planning. &nbsp;

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The apartments will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom sing-storey apartments, two, three and four-bedroom two-storey townhouses, along with two, three and four-bedroom two-storey sky terraces.



First look: Bathla Group to build over 600 apartments in Box Hill precinct

Purchasers have come out in strong numbers for the official public launch of Lumia Lux, which has so far secured over $35 million worth of apartment sales in The Orchards, a lifestyle inspired $1 billion master planned community in Sydney’s Norwest.

38 apartments have been purchased to date, with prices ranging from $650,000 to $2.5 million for a penthouse.

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David Lee, Sales Manager, Developments and Communities at The Orchards at Sekisui House said the public launch result was pleasing for Sekisui and demonstrates that the market is still quite strong for high-quality lifestyle apartments.

“More than fifty percent were local buyers living within a five-kilometre radius from Norwest, as well as investors from across Sydney including Sylvania Waters in the south and Randwick in the east,” he said.

“First home buyers, down sizers selling their larger homes and property investors seeking Norwest’s strong rental returns secured most of the designer apartments. Two beds were the most popular, priced around $830,000 with an average size of 80 sqm.”

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“Feedback from purchasers at Lumia Lux is that they are comparing The Orchards to other projects in Norwest and Castle Hill. They are happy to be securing a premium apartment in The Orchards with Sekisui House, a well-established global brand, as well as the fact that construction has already commenced for Lumia (Stage 3 of the masterplan), which provides peace of mind for purchasers that the project will be completed on time,” he added.

Designed by Turner, Lumia Lux’ comprises 127 apartments featuring 11 one-bedroom, 96 two-bedroom, 17 three-bedroom apartments, along with three four-bedroom penthouses.

“The appetite for lifestyle apartments continues to grow as more and more people seek an active and healthy lifestyle close to home," Lee added.

"The tranquil nature focused environment that The Orchards affords is very appealing and is a place where people want to live, work, and enjoy their lives."

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A key feature of Lumia Lux is the outdoor pool and pavilion. This pavilion is appointed with a collection of communal and intimate dining and lounge areas that overlook the pool and linear park. Embracing the natural setting, the pool and pavilion have been designed to embrace the organic forms found in nature.

Lumia means resembling ‘life in a new light’, with an infinity water edge, floating lounges and green landscaped roof further heightening the developments connection to nature.

Prices start from $650,000 for a one-bedroom apartment spanning 62 sqm and over $2.4 million for the four-bedroom penthouse which covers 176 sqm.

Each apartment takes advantage of the district views and green outlooks with large format windows and oversized balconies.

Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4-hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

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Underpinning all aspects of the design is the Japanese concept of ‘satoyama’. This term refers to connecting people through ‘ribbons of green’ and is demonstrated in a lush green spine throughout the estate to enrich the lives of residents.

The Orchards is a master planned community spread across 8.1 hectares, that when complete will comprise 1300 generously proportioned apartments.

Located approximately 31-kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD, nestled in Norwest, it is 800-metres from Norwest Metro Train Station and 600-metres from Norwest Marketown and Norwest Business Park.

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38 apartments have been purchased to date, with prices ranging from $650,000 to $2.5 million for a penthouse.

Sekisui House sell over $35 million worth of apartments in Lumia Lux

The prominent international property developer,&nbsp;Sekisui House, is preparing to launch its next phase of its $1 billion masterplanned community, The Orchards, in Norwest in Sydney&#39;s north-west.

The next release will be Lumia Lux, the second phase of the third stage of apartments, Lumia, which was released to the market nearly 12 months ago.

Lumia Lux&nbsp;commands a prime position in the Norwest development, located along Strangers Creek reserve and surrounded by large trees, a linear park and waterways.

Designed by prominent architectural practice Turner, Lumia Lux&rsquo;s design responds to its surrounds and embraces&nbsp;a connection to the environment. The two 12 and 13-level buildings will home&nbsp;127 apartments. There will be&nbsp;11 one-beds, 71 two-beds, 25 two-bed max, 17 three-beds and three&nbsp;four-bed penthouses on offer.

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A key feature of Lumia Lux is the outdoor pool and pavilion. This pavilion is appointed with a collection of communal and intimate dining and lounge areas that overlook the pool and linear park. Embracing the natural setting, the pool and pavilion have been designed to embrace the organic forms found in nature.

An infinity water edge, floating lounges and green landscaped roof further heighten the connection to nature.

Prices start from $650,000 for a one bed (62 sqm&nbsp;internal) and over $2.4 million for a four-bed penthouse (176 sqm&nbsp;internal).

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David Lee, Sales Manager, Developments and Communities &ndash; The Orchards at Sekisui House, says the conditions are ripe for a strong 2022 selling season, which is why&nbsp;Lumia Lux will launch next&nbsp;month. He notes that apartments have become a clear alternative for many home buyers with Sydney&#39;s median house values reaching record highs.

&quot;Strong rental demand for apartments is bringing property investors back into the market, first home buyers are seeking affordable property options and downsizers are selling their larger homes to release capital for lifestyle purposes,&quot; Lee says.

&ldquo;With over 330 apartments sold to date, The Orchards continues to attract a wide range of purchasers drawn to its luxurious lifestyle and first-class amenities.

&quot;Lumia Lux offers a broad range of apartment configurations aimed at enticing first home buyers, local downsizers and investors.

Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4-hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

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&nbsp;The masterplan, on 8.1 hectares, is spread across five stages. When completed the community will comprise 1300 apartments.

The Orchards is located approximately 31 kilometres north-west of Sydney&rsquo;s CBD and is nestled in Norwest. It is strategically positioned 800 metres from Norwest Metro Train Station and 600 metres from Norwest Marketown as well as Norwest Business Park - currently housing over 30,000 employees.

All apartments in both Imperial (Stage 1) and Aire (Stage 2) in The Orchards have been completely sold out. Lumia phase 1 has approximately 55 apartments left, with the majority being oversized two bed max apartments.

Lumia Lux commands a prime position in the Norwest development, located along Strangers Creek reserve and surrounded by large trees, a linear park and waterways

Sekisui House to launch Lumia Lux at The Orchards, Norwest masterplan

The real estate developer and investment giant, Mulpha, is committing to create its $1 billion masterplanned community, Norwest Quarter, with a zero carbon footprint,&nbsp;one of Australia&rsquo;s first urban masterplan developments to deliver full life-cycle sustainable design principles from conception through to its construction and long-term performance.

Each apartment in Norwest Quarter, in The Hills District north-west of Sydney,&nbsp;will consume two thirds less energy than a typical code compliant apartment, and will see residents live zero carbon, with up to 25 per cent less cost.

Lower energy bills will be the norm for residents, while resident wellbeing will be increased through healthier buildings which will provide better air quality and greater access to nature.

The first stage of Norwest Quarter will include two residential apartment buildings spanning a 9,450 sqm master planned landscaped site and will provide196 apartment homes, as well as convenient retail and commercial space including a full-floor commercial gym, fresh food grocer, medical services, and restaurants.

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When complete, the Norwest Quarter masterplan will transform over 3.8 hectares of greenfield land into a vibrant village centre for over 2,000 residents, with 70 percent of the site used for landscaping. There will be nine residential towers containing 864 apartments, with 6,000m 2 of space provided for cafes, restaurants, neighbourhood shops and childcare facilities.

The 115-apartment Banksia building designed by Bates Smart will be launched off-the-plan on 5th of March, and the 81-apartment Lacebark building by Smart Design Studio will be launched a month later.

Due to the strong sustainability credentials of the project, Norwest Quarter buyers may also be eligible for discounted green mortgages, potentially providing a lower interest rate on their mortgage*.

As well as making a real contribution towards mitigating the effects of climate change and decreasing the urban heat environment at Norwest, the precinct targeting zero carbon will lower energy bills while increasing wellbeing through&nbsp;healthier buildings, better air quality and greater access to nature.

Mulpha has enlisted the help of environmental sustainability firm Finding Infinity, together with leading architects Bates Smart and Smart Design Studio, award winning landscaping a deliver full life-cycle architects Aspect Studios, and urban designers Terroir to set a new benchmark for sustainable neighbourhoods to benefit future generations.

Mulpha Head of Developments, Tim Spencer, said the goal in developing Norwest Quarter has been to deliver a zero carbon precinct, renewably powered with a low environmental impact.

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&ldquo;Building sustainable communities requires identifying what truly makes a community healthy and environmentally, economically and emotionally sustainable &ndash; our mission has been to design this into all aspects of the built-form, landscaping, functionality and community life,&quot; Spencer added.

&ldquo;I believe people will choose to live here for the opportunity to be part of a community, aiming for a better future, with 100 percent electric, no gas, reduced waste, and efficient use of resources including perhaps the most precious of all, clean water.&rdquo;

ESD expert Ross Harding from Finding Infinity said extensive work has been undertaken to assess the initiatives and design considerations required for Norwest Quarter to minimise its environmental impact through energy, water and waste.

&ldquo;We have worked with Mulpha to push environmental boundaries, doing as much as possible to reduce environmental impact for future residents and tenants while still delivering a sound investment for purchasers and reducing their bills.&rdquo;

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Every Norwest Quarter building will feature rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle charging with fast chargers, and high-performance, centralised air-conditioning.

Apartments will have high efficiency lighting and appliances, induction cooktops, and electric hot water. Auxiliary heating and cooling, which typically accounts for around 40% of energy use in the average Australian home is best reduced through effective passive design in the first place.

*Buyers will need to pass the lender&rsquo;s lending requirements before securing finance.

Each apartment in Norwest Quarter, in The Hills District north-west of Sydney, will consume two thirds less energy than a typical code compliant apartment



Mulpha's $1bn Norwest apartments to be carbon neutral

Construction has commenced on Sekisui&rsquo;s latest development, Lumia, in Sydney&rsquo;s Norwest masterplanned community, The Orchards.

Teaming up with Growthbuilt, Lumia will form the third stage of the masterplanned community, designed by the award-winning architecture firm Turner Studio.

Over 65 per cent of the apartments on offer in phase one of Lumia have already sold. Phase one comprises 203 contemporary apartments, comprising a mix of 71 one-bedders, 118 two-bedders, 13 three-bedders and one four-bedroom penthouse.

A total of 330 units will be released following the completion of the development.

Hide Seguchi, CEO &amp; Managing Director at Sekisui House Australia, said the&nbsp;outlining Sekisui House&rsquo;s vision for The Orchards and the way Turner embraced the symbiotic relationship with nature.

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&ldquo;Sekisui House&rsquo;s vision for The Orchards is to create a sustainable and prosperous community, a place where people want to live, work and enjoy their lives.&rdquo; &nbsp;

The collaboration with Growthbuilt continues after the success of their partnership for Aire - a development released in stage two of The Orchards.

&ldquo;The team continues to work closely with us on our shared vision for The Orchards and is set to deliver an excellent outcome for Lumia. More than 800 direct and indirect jobs will be created during Lumia&rsquo;s construction phase, which will further invigorate the New South Wales economy,&rdquo; said George Gesouras, Project Director at Sekisui House Australia.

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A key feature of Lumia is the outdoor pool and pavilion, which is equipped with a collection of communal and intimate dining and lounge areas that overlook the pool and adjoining park.

An energy generation system has been outlined in the plans also, which includes solar paneling and a hot water plant.

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Due to the popularity and success of phase one, Sekisui House is bringing the launch of phase two forward to early 2022.

The Orchards features a mix&nbsp;apartments within its masterplanned community spread across 8.1 hectares.

Designed by Turner architects, the masterplan is spread across seven stages with the dwellings comprising a mix of six, seven, nine and 13-storey buildings.

When completed the community will comprise 1300 apartments. Set on a nature site with a creek and cycle/walkways, The Orchards will feature recreational amenities including a 1.4-hectare public park, playgrounds, break-out green spaces, outdoor lagoon pool, large indoor fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool.

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Teaming up with Growthbuilt, Lumia will form the third stage of the masterplanned community, designed by the award-winning architecture firm Turner Studio.

Sekisui House start construction on Lumia in The Orchards, the Norwest masterplanned community

Offering a collection of 61 two, three and five-bedroom townhomes,&nbsp;Regalia is Dasco Australia&rsquo;s latest development in Sydney&rsquo;s north-west suburb of Norwest.

Located at 54 Stone Mason Drive, each residence offers buyers sleek design and comfortable living in a gated private estate.

Boasting views over the Castel Hill Country Club and the Blue Mountains, Regalia residents enjoy an idyllic environment amongst peaceful tree-lined streets.

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&ldquo;[Regalia] delivers the perfect living scenario for any stage of life, from couples and families to downsizers and investors&rdquo;, the developers note.

Architecturally designed, the homes feature contemporary fa&ccedil;ades and are oriented to harness natural light, with private gardens and versatile living zones.

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&ldquo;Bathrooms are a study in restrained sophistication, finished with floor-to-ceiling porcelain tiles in shades of travertine or grey&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

The home boasts a feeling of elegance and modernity, with grey accents and high-quality finishes.

On-site amenities include an outdoor gym, childrens&rsquo; play area and pergola-covered seating areas for entertaining family and friends.

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Located next to the popular Baulkham Hills, which has seen some of the strongest price growth in the country, Regalia offers a sense of community, contemporary comforts and investment potential.

Enquire on Urban today to request the pricing for two, three and five-bedroom townhomes at the project.

Architecturally designed, the homes feature contemporary façades and are oriented to harness natural light, with private gardens and versatile living zones

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A look at Regalia, Dasco Australia's latest townhouse development in Sydney's Norwest

Even the torrential rain has failed to slow down the booming first home buyer appetite, with over 70 per cent of apartments at Sekisui House&rsquo;s Lumia in Norwest going to first home buyers.

Some first home buyers were taking advantage of the final week of the HomeBuilder&nbsp;incentive&nbsp;with just a week remaining on the government grant.

There were 31 one bedroom apartment sell,, 41 two bedders and three three bedroom apartment sales.

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Most of the sales went to local buyers, with sales ranging between $550,000 up to $1.6 million, with $55 million worth of sales secured.

Lumia, designed by Turner Architects is located in Sekisui House&rsquo;s $1 billion The Orchards masterplanned community in the Sydney suburb of Norwest.

The Orchards sales manager David Lee said the results where phenomenal in extreme weather conditions.

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&quot;Buyer confidence is at an all time high with the Reserve Bank recently indicating that the cash rate will remain steady for three years.

&quot;First home buyers capitalised on one of the final opportunities to take advantage of current government incentives that equate to savings of over $45,000.

&ldquo;Government incentives brought forward the launch of Lumia, intentionally designed with a large range of smaller apartment to accommodate first home buyers.&rdquo;

Lee says The Orchards is one of the most significant residential masterplanned communities to be introduced in New South Wales and is taking urban rejuvenation and luxury living in Norwest to another level.&rdquo;

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Some first home buyers were taking advantage of the final week of the HomeBuilder incentives with just a week remaining on the government grant

First home buyers brave Sydney's torrential rain to snap up apartments in Lumia

Downsizers, empty nesters and families moving to the area have been the dominant buyers in&nbsp;Mulpha Australia&#39;s Norwest apartment development Haven.

Haven, completed in late 2018 at 2 Natura Rise in the Hills District suburb around 35km north-west of Sydney,&nbsp;saw a number of its apartments taken by those looking to downsize but keen for a&nbsp;good-size apartment.

Haven&#39;s floor plans suited the demand, with one bed apartments spanning up to 60 sqm internally, with an extra 11 sqm to 33 sqm externally.&nbsp;

Each of the 11 one bedroom apartments in the development of 80 are sold out. There are just five two bedroom apartments for sale, priced from $925,000. They start from&nbsp;77 sqm and can reach 112 sqm internally.&nbsp;

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There are three three bedroom apartments left, which can span nearly 150 sqm. They can be secured between $1,045,000 to $1.09 million.

Each apartment features&nbsp;Caesarstone benchtops, Miele appliances and Parisi tapware.

There&#39;s a fresh launch of the last remaining penthouse, one of four, which is for sale at $2,595,000. The two level apartment with its own private lift features a wide outdoor balcony with district views. It has four balconies in total, as well as three bedrooms and a media room.

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Architect Krikis Tayler designed Haven&nbsp;which has&nbsp;interiors by SJB Interiors. Haven was&nbsp;landscaper Site Image Landscape Architects.

&ldquo;The architectural vision was to create a variety of luxury apartments with a high level of amenity catering for the needs of contemporary life,&quot; Nick&nbsp;Tayler&nbsp;of Krikis Tayler Architects said.

&quot;The building incorporates a large variety of apartment types and sizes designed to cater for an equally wide variety of resident&rsquo;s needs.&rdquo;

Tim Spencer, Mulpha Norwest general manager, said the family and community lifestyle development has been designed to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle offering a heated swimming pool, on site gym, bike sharing facility and beautifully landscaped walkways throughout.

&ldquo;Haven is a premium example of a modern community that provides all the lifestyle and security demanded by the ever increasingly sophisticated owner,&rdquo; Mr Tim Spencer said.

Haven residents have access to the onsite amenities including an indoor heated pool, gym, private media room, music room, a residents&#39; kitchen and private dining area and lounge. There&#39;s also a residents only concierge service.

On street level there&#39;s a cafe and food store and the wellness centre City Cave.

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Haven was completed in late 2018 at 2 Natura Rise in the Hills District suburb around 35km north-west of Sydney.



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