Less than two years after breaking ground, Gardner Vaughan Group is celebrating the topping out of Bask, its second development in the exclusive coastal enclave of Bokarina on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.&nbsp;

Located only minutes from the beachfront, the two seven-storey luxury apartment towers, known individually as Mydas and Caretta, offer a selection of one-to-four-bedroom residences with views of Lake Kawana, the Glasshouse Mountains, and Bokarina Beach.&nbsp;

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Gardner Vaughan Group Commercial Director Sam Gardner said the milestone marks the home stretch for construction, with first residents expected to be able to move in from Spring 2026.&nbsp;

“This is a significant milestone in bringing this development to life and represents our confidence in this region’s long-term growth and appeal,” Gardner said.&nbsp;

“With 85 per cent of apartments already sold, buyers are joining an established, coastal village that offers the very best of the Sunshine Coast – seasonally patrolled surf beaches, renowned restaurants, and links to established health and retail.&nbsp;

“The final collection of three- and four- bedroom apartments range in size from 127sqm to 300sqm, each with two or three secure car parks and storage, and with construction fast approaching completion we don’t expect the last few apartments to remain on the market for long.”&nbsp;

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Local restaurateur Luke Stringer, who co-owns and manages the award-winning Bocca Italian and Playa Mexican restaurants in Bokarina, has lived in the beachside suburb for 18 months and worked there for more than three years, and said the beachside suburb was thriving.&nbsp;

“It’s fair to say Bokarina is finally stepping into the sun and there’s a lot to love about the place,"&nbsp;Stringer said.

"It’s such a great community, where you see the same smiling faces every morning and everything’s within easy reach – it’s the perfect hub in the middle of the Sunshine Coast.

“When we first opened Bocca Italian, we were the lone restaurant, but it’s been amazing to see how the area has grown. The more venues that open, the busier it gets for everyone. When Playa Mexican opened its first Saturday night, Bocca had a record night and Playa was packed too, which blew us away how everyone is thriving.&nbsp;

“There’s a great energy around the place now, and people are really embracing Bokarina as a food and lifestyle destination.”&nbsp;

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Stringer joined other buyers at Bask Bokarina and the Gardner Vaughan Group team to celebrate the topping out at a special event in February.&nbsp;

Located in Kawana Waters, midway between Caloundra and Maroochydore, Bokarina locals enjoy scenic walking paths around Lake Kawana, playgrounds, beachfront boardwalk and parklands, alongside all the convenience of a masterplanned beachside community.&nbsp;

“You see people jogging or swimming in the morning, then grabbing coffee at the cafes, people are really embracing the area and all this growth is bringing more people to Bokarina,” Stringer added.&nbsp;

To take advantage of the vistas, each of the 135 apartments at Bask is designed with full size windows and high ceilings that provide an abundance of natural light.&nbsp;

Prices for the remaining three-bedroom apartments start at $1,599,000 and four-bedroom apartments start at $3,149,000.&nbsp;

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The mixed-use development also features ground-level retail space for cafés, dining options and boutiques, including the soon-to-be-opened ‘Corner Shop’, by the team behind Noosa’s well known ‘Organika’.

Sam Gardner said Gardner Vaughan Group’s 37-year history building and developing across South East Queensland has contributed to the success of its second development in Bokarina, which follows the recently completed Zinc Apartments.&nbsp;

“We care how people live and this is reflected in the way we approach the design and delivery of every development,” he said. “Furthermore, as a builder-developer we have full control over the construction program and our 100 per cent completion rate is something people can draw confidence from.”&nbsp;

Founded by civil engineers Guy Gardner and Darryl Vaughan in 1989, the family-owned business has evolved from a consultancy firm to an award-winning builder-developer, with projects across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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Gardner Vaughan Group tops out Bask Bokarina apartments

Prolific Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has launched its fourth new Gold Coast development in as many years.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a>, led by Daniel Faigen and backed by Eddie Hirsch, co-founder of United Petroleum, has unveiled The Eveleigh, on a prime 1,100 sqm site at 7-9 Surf Parade in the heart of Broadbeach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a> will deliver 100 apartments across 31 levels, making it the company’s largest Gold Coast project to date. It builds on the success of its three earlier developments, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/hemingway-1267-1273-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">The Hemingway in Palm Beach</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/emerson-kirra-100-musgrave-street-coolangatta">The Emerson at Kirra</a>, both completed, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves Mermaid Beach</a>, which is nearing completion.

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The announcement of The Eveleigh affirms the company’s sustained confidence in the Gold Coast market which continues to remain undersupplied. It also increases the value of Hirsch &amp; Fa​igen’s Gold Coast development portfolio to more than $700 million since the company first entered the market in 2021 with Hemingway.

The company has enlisted its preferred architecture firm Rothelowman to design The Eveleigh, which will offer a thoughtfully curated lifestyle, including a substantial wellness precinct, communal recreation areas, children’s play spaces, work-from-home facilities, and shared lounge and dining areas.

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Designed for the prime market demographic of downsizers and interstate lifestyle investors in mind, The Eveleigh has been crafted to offer an increasingly rare blend of affordable luxury in a tightly held market. Uniquely positioned in the heart of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after lifestyle suburb of Broadbeach, the project will also boast uninterrupted beach and hinterland views.

The Surf Parade site is just a short walk to the bustling Broadbeach dining and retail precinct, Pacific Fair, The Star Gold Coast and convention centre, and an easy stroll to Kurrawa Beach and the recreational amenity of Pratten Park on the Broadbeach foreshore.

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“We’re excited to be proceeding with our fourth project on the Gold Coast in what is certain to become the new luxury precinct in Broadbeach,” says Anthony Bueti, the CFO of Hirsch &amp;a​mp; Faigen and a shareholder of the group.

“With the likes of Mosa​ic and Abedian &amp;a​mp; Co also launching quality projects in the area, the transformation will cement Broadbeach as the premier lifestyle and amenity suburb on the Gold Coast.

"After four years in the Gold Coast market, and with three successful projects completed, The Eveleigh is the product of everything we have learned to love about the Gold Coast and it will be an incredible addition to our growing portfolio in one of the most vibrant property markets in the country. We continue to remain very confident in the high-end Gold Coast property market.”

Urban Activation Director Matt George is handling sales for The Eveleigh, having sold out The Emerson, The Hemingway, and Yves, all before construction was completed.

Melbourne builder MAXCON has already commenced construction on The Eveleigh. They are forecasting a mid-2028 completion.

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Hirsch & Faigen unveils The Eveleigh in Broadbeach

Two years after securing development approval for the final stage of its award-winning Thornton Precinct on the doorstep of Penrith Station, Urban Property Group is set to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/mayfair-on-penrith-172-lord-sheffield-circuit-penrith-nsw-2750">Mayfair on Penrith</a>, around 400 apartments designed to reflect two of Sydney’s most iconic structures.

The builder-developer has continued refining the design plans for the two-building development on a significant 8,280 sqm site on Sheffield Circuit, recognising the importance of the prime parcel as one of the closest developable sites to the station.

UPG enlisted architecture firm SJB to design the project. The team said they drew inspiration from both the General Post Office in Martin Place and East Circular Quay to help shape the design. The two-level colonnade, in particular, reflects the famous GPO building, which dates back to the 1860s.

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There will be one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on offer, with interiors by Cox Architecture. Residences will sit above a retail podium featuring hospitality and lifestyle operators such as One Playground and Volcano’s Steakhouse, contributing to an activated ground plane within the broader Thornton precinct.

A communal rooftop with a pool and views towards the Blue Mountains will provide shared open space for residents. The development is positioned between Ron Mulock Oval and Westfield Penrith, with the Nepean River and Great River Walk also nearby, placing daily amenity and green space within walking distance.

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Mayfair is being delivered by Urban Property Group, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly 40 years’ experience across Sydney. The project will be the first in Penrith to be offered with Resilience Insurance’s 10-year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) policy, which Urban Property Group has adopted across a number of its recent developments. The developer also has a 4.5-star iCIRT rating, one of the best ratings in market providing further confidence to buyers.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said providing additional assurance to off-the-plan buyers has become increasingly important.

“Anything we can do to give confidence in our product is a plus,” Elias told Apartments.com.au.

“Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. They’re making their single large investment, which is their home, and providing confidence is something that we feel is paramount.”

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The LDI policy provides a 10-year warranty covering structural defects, with independent inspections carried out during construction and protection for owners if defects arise post-completion.

Mayfair represents Urban Property Group’s sixth and final development within Thornton, consolidating the masterplanned precinct immediately east of the station.

The developer, which builds its own projects, has already commenced construction. SRM Residential is handling the sales campaign.

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Urban Property Group to close the curtain on award-winning Thornton precinct with Mayfair on Penrith release

Investor appetite for Queenstown apartments is strengthening as supply constraints and four-season tourism continue to underpin demand across the alpine region.

In Frankton’s masterplanned Remarkables Park precinct,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/safari-group">Safari Group</a>’s 141-apartment Mountain Oak development is attracting repeat and yield-focused buyers seeking exposure to that market dynamic.

Brandon, who specifically targeted Queenstown as an investment location, said the combination of price point and limited new supply made Mountain Oak stand out.

“It is a quality product in a location that struggles to densify,” he said, referencing Queenstown’s land-locked geography and development limitations.

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Having spent significant time in the region, Brandon pointed to its global reputation and consistent visitation as key fundamentals.

“Queenstown is a known destination from people all over the world. The place is land locked and there are issues building there. It’s also busy all year round.”

That four-season economy, driven by skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking, cycling and water-based tourism in summer, was also central to Sherry’s decision to invest.

“I believe the four-season tourism has major appeal as it would ensure that the property will not remain empty, unlike other areas in NZ,” she said.

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Mountain Oak has been structured to respond to that sustained demand, with 365-day visitor accommodation consent underpinning a mix of one-bedroom, flexi, two-bedroom and dual-key configurations that can operate as either short-term visitor accommodation or long-term rental housing. Dual-key apartments comprise two self-contained residences on one title, allowing owners to generate dual income streams or occupy one side while leasing the other.&nbsp;

Under Safari Group’s optional visitor accommodation management model, owners receive 60 per cent of the annual income generated by their apartment, with 24/7 on-site management, guest services and listing exposure included. Independent appraisal modelling suggests gross yields of up to 15 per cent for certain two-bedroom configurations, based on estimated nightly rates and occupancy assumptions.

For Brandon, that flexibility aligned with his broader investment strategy.

“It helps to know that I can have it managed either way,” he said. “My focus is on purchasing high yield cashflow properties.”

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He selected a one-bedroom flexi configuration, citing both yield and adaptability.

“I work remotely and can travel to most places and work. I enjoy making spaces that work for the lifestyle that I live and it seems that others also enjoy it.”

Ranging from 54 to 57 square metres, the one-bedroom flexi incorporates a separate multipurpose room suited to a home office, additional storage, or accommodation for ski gear and seasonal equipment, an increasingly relevant inclusion for buyers balancing remote work and alpine travel.

Interiors feature underfloor heating in bathrooms and a heat pump in the main living area, supporting year-round comfort. Upper-level apartments are positioned to maximise natural light, with sliding windows and balustrades in select residences enhancing outlook and ventilation. Units are available in both light and dark interior schemes.

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Sherry, a repeat Safari Group buyer, said her previous experience with the developer provided confidence to secure another apartment.

“Their developments have always finished on time, the quality has been high, and I didn't feel that my investment may be at risk,” she said. “Knowledge of the developer and our two existing Safari apartments gave us the confidence to proceed with this one.”

Safari Group has delivered more than 2,000 hotel units and residential apartments nationally and is now undertaking its fifth Queenstown development, reinforcing buyer confidence in delivery capability.

Although Sherry was not initially targeting Queenstown due to its price profile, prior visits reshaped her view of the market.

“I absolutely love this region and believe it is a major tourist attraction, which led me to the decision to invest.”

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Construction commenced in June 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-2027. Apartments are priced from NZ$639,000, and the development carries Overseas Investment Office exemption approval, allowing non-residents to purchase.

For both investors, the purchase represents a balance of income generation and long-term portfolio positioning in a tightly held alpine market.

“I firmly believe my investments in Safari developments are a combination of all these elements,” Sherry said. “The location of this project enabled me to diversify.”

As Queenstown continues to attract year-round visitation alongside constrained housing supply, Mountain Oak’s dual-key flexibility, optional on-site management structure and established developer track record are resonating with investors seeking exposure to the region’s resilient tourism economy.

Investors back Safari Group’s Mountain Oak Apartments as Queenstown’s four-season economy drives demand

The Minns Labor Government is today unveiling a game-changing new precinct at Bays West – delivering up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes - directly above the new Bays West Metro Station currently under construction.

The landmark transformation will convert underutilised government-owned port land on the Harbour into Sydney’s newest suburb, while retaining important deep-water port facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

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Affordable housing will be embedded from the outset, including dedicated homes for essential workers such as nurses, teachers, paramedics, firefighters and police so they can live closer to the communities they serve.

The precinct will combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years.

Night-time entertainment and creative industries will be anchored by the revitalisation of the historic White Bay Power Station as a cultural and community destination, connected to the harbour across a new expansive public forecourt.

Planning of the area will prioritise connectivity, including active transport links to neighbouring communities such as Rozelle, Balmain and Glebe, improved pedestrian access to the waterfront, and connections to the CBD, including an active transport link across the Glebe Island Bridge.

The Government will lead a master planning process that will include an international design competition to guide development across the precinct, ensuring homes, essential infrastructure, jobs, public spaces and transport links are delivered together.

It will be led by a new delivery agency to be established over the coming weeks, which will report to Minister Kamper who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo. Once established, the publicly owned land in the precinct will be transferred to the new agency.

This is the first new suburb that has been built in inner Sydney in decades, it will see homes built alongside the Bays West Metro Station ensuring young people, families and downsizers are only minutes away from the CBD. As part of the transformation of the Bays West precinct, bulk port operations – including cement, gypsum and sugar handling – will cease on Glebe Island by no later than 2030.

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The Government will work closely with industry to minimise impacts and ensure the continuity of supply. This includes a commitment of $270 million to improve road connections around the port at Port Kembla and to investigate increased rail freight capacity.

Working harbour operations across the precinct will be consolidated, mostly into White Bay, ensuring the precinct will continue to provide critical services for the harbour, including boat maintenance and marine construction and as a base for tug boats and for emergency services.

A new staging area will be established in White Bay, securing the future of the New Year’s Eve fireworks, Vivid and other major events for decades to come.

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The cruise terminal will be retained in its current location, meaning tourists arriving in Sydney will be welcomed by the new precinct, with new shore-power facilities currently being installed that will reduce noise and emissions. The Sydney Heritage Fleet will also be offered new premises in White Bay.

Deep-water berths will be retained to preserve Sydney Harbour’s strategic operational capability, and the removal of the existing 1970s industrial silos, currently used as a billboard, as well as to store cement and sugar, will unlock new opportunities for public space and future housing.

“Right above a new metro station and minutes from the CBD, we’re delivering thousands of homes where people actually need them - close to work, close to services and close to transport,"&nbsp;Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said.

“Importantly, this precinct will include affordable and essential worker housing from day one, so nurses, teachers, paramedics and police can live closer to the communities they serve.

“We understand that not everyone will welcome change, but cities don’t stand still. If Sydney is going to remain a place young people and families can afford to live in, we have to use well-located land better and plan for the future.”

Glebe Island to accomodate 8,500 new homes near new Bays Metro Station

Ormond

Landing in arguably one of Melbourne most liveable suburbs, the joint venture between CQ Property Developments and Loi Project is the latest in the line of residential projects moulding their way into the Ormond streetscape.

Positioned on the corner of its namesake street, Walsh Grange delivers a collection of 23 apartments to the burgeoning setting, designed to deliver the security of community and the comfort of a private, premium residence.

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The quaint, 150-year-old suburb has evolved to offer every modern convenience, whilst still maintaining the community charm of a bayside suburb, with wide, tree-lined streets, just 20 minutes from the CBD.

Local architecture firm, Telha Clarke is behind the design of the modern low-rise building, with their focus to create a feeling of connection, through shared public spaces, and surrounding gardens and trees.

The ground floor comprises nine apartments, with a mix of one, two and three bedroom offerings.

Selected ground-floor residences also include rear entries, adding further texture to the building’s character.

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A step up, level one features eight two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, all sitting across upwards of 70 sqm of floor space, along with one, two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, that covers 68 sqm.

Level two of Walsh Grange comprises five apartments, with two, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, two, two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments and one, three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.

Projects by Buxton director Heath Thompson says due to the uniqueness of Walsh Grange, the project is drawing attention from everywhere, from first home buyers to downsizers.

"There's nothing nearby locally that offers such a wide mix of both configurations, price point, and quality of development," Thompson said

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“With Kilvington Grammar just around the corner, along with a host of other schools and parks and family-orientated amenity, we’re expecting to have a number of buyers amalgamate apartments also, to create that bigger space that is taking over the current property market," Thompson added.

The small pocket in the Glen Eira district, where Walsh Grange is located, has grown substantially over the years and is&nbsp;now brimming with&nbsp;bustling retail precincts, extensive amenities and education options, as well as having an abundant number of public parks and gardens, along with its proximity to Brighton Beach.

One, two and three-bedroom apartments can still be purchased in Walsh Grange, with floorplans spanning from 49 sqm 97 sqm.

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The quaint, 150-year-old suburb has evolved to offer every modern convenience, whilst still maintaining the community charm of a bayside suburb, with wide, tree-lined streets, just 20 minutes from the CBD.

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What's driving buyers to Ormond apartments, Walsh Grange

The recently launched Walsh Grange, in Melbourne's Ormond, is drawing attention from everyone, from first home buyers to downsizers.

Projects by Buxton director Heath Thompson says it's due to the uniqueness of the project.

"There's nothing nearby locally that offers such a wide mix of both configurations, price point, and quality of development," Thompson says.

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Young families have shown keen interest in the larger three-bedroom apartments, particular the ground-level garden apartments that offer extensive landscaped courtyards, most of which are north facing.

“With Kilvington Grammar just around the corner, along with a host of other schools and parks and family-orientated amenity, we’re expecting to have a number of buyers amalgamate apartments also, to create that bigger space that is taking over the current property market," Thompson adds.

There's a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer in the development of just 23 contemporary units.

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The project is being developed as a joint venture between CQ Property Developments and Loi Projects. the latter being behind the likes of Arbour Park in Surrey Hills and MaSt in Brighton.

Walsh Grange has been designed by the local architecture studio Telha Clarke&nbsp;to deliver the security of community and the comfort of a private, premium residence.

The modern low-rise building focussing on creating connections to nature through the&nbsp;surrounding gardens and trees.&nbsp;

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On the fringes of Brighton and Caulfield, Ormond is well connected to the rest of Melbourne through extensive bus&nbsp;and train network, as well as&nbsp;access to major road networks.

The small pocket in the Glen Eira district has grown substantially, and is&nbsp;now brimming with&nbsp;bustling retail precincts, extensive amenities and education options, as well as having many spacious public parks and gardens, and of course its proximity to Brighton Beach.

Ormond came to life more than 150 years ago, growing with the nearby CBD while still maintaining its community charm of a Bayside lifestyle.

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Melbourne-based architects, Telha Clarke designed the Ormond apartments with the modern low-rise building focussing on creating connections through shared public spaces and surrounding garden and trees. 



How Walsh Grange brings something different to Melbourne's Ormond

Walsh Grange is a contemporary collection of just 23 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, developed in a joint venture between CQ Property Development and Loi Projects.

Local &nbsp;architecture firm, Telha Clarke is behind the design of the modern low-rise building, with their focus to create a feeling of connection, through shared public spaces, and surrounding gardens and trees.

“This collection of homes delivers seamless modern living, architecturally designed to bring pleasure to your life every day,” Projects by Buxton agent Heath Thompson says.

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Every surface, fitting and element of the Walsh Grange residences has been carefully chosen to create a home that works together and provides a balanced, flowing home.

“Everything works together, providing a balanced, harmonious flow. You feel it the moment you walk in, a welcoming warmth and an air of luxury - exactly what you would expect from this gem," Thompson added.

The ground floor comprises nine apartments, with a mix of one, two and three bedroom offerings.

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G02 and Go3 are one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments, each with one car space. G02 covers 49 sqm of floor space, while the latter sits across 51 sqm.

G05 and G07 are two-bedroom, two-bathroom configurations, both spanning 71 sqm, with one car space.

G04 is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, north facing apartment, with 96 sqm of floor space. It has a 73 sqm private courtyard, as well as two car spaces.

Similarly, G08 is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, on the Grange Road side of the development, spanning 95 sqm internally, along with 111 sqm of private courtyard space. &nbsp;

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Selected ground-floor residences include rear entries, adding further texture to the building’s character.

G06 and G09, both two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments have already been sold.

A step up, level one features eight two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, all sitting across upwards of 70 sqm of floor space, along with one, two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, that covers 68 sqm.

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Level two of Walsh Grange comprises five apartments, with two, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, two, two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments and one, three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.

Apartment 205 is the biggest of the level two, covering 97 sqm internally, adjoined with a 45 sqm north-facing terrace.

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Local  architecture firm, Telha Clarke is behind the design of the modern low-rise building, with their focus to create a feeling of connection, through shared public spaces, and surrounding gardens and trees.



Inside the floorplans of Ormond's latest apartment development, Walsh Grange 

Sales have launched at the new Ormond apartment development, Walsh Grange.

The contemporary collection of just 23 one, two and three-bedroom apartments is being developed in a joint venture between CQ Property Development and Loi Projects, who had the local architecture firm Telha Clarke design the modern low-rise building.

Their focus was to create a feeling of connection, through shared public spaces, and surrounding gardens and trees.

Prices start from $479,000 for the near 50 sqm one-bedroom apartments. All apartments, as high as the near 100 sqm three-bedroom apartments, are priced under $1 million.

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Named after its corner location bordering Walsh and Grange Street, Walsh Grange a rare new development for Ormond, which has quietly been one of Melbourne&#39;s most sought-after suburbs, on the fringe of the popular Bayside area. Ormond is&nbsp;now blessed with bustling retail precincts, extensive amenities, and great education options.

Access to major road networks, spacious public parks and gardens, and a nearby beach also provide convenient access to all of life&rsquo;s necessities.

Within 10 minutes you&#39;re by the bay at North Road foreshore, where there&#39;s a beach-side bike path stretching around the southern bay for kilometres.

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Ormond maintains the community charm of the Bayside lifestyle, with numerous restaurants, caf&eacute;s and nearby shopping strips, including Carnegie, Bentleigh and Caulfield.

The development will likely be a hit with families, given the close proximity to a number of Melbourne&#39;s best schools, including&nbsp;Kilvington Grammar, Bentleigh Secondary College and McKinnon Secondary College.

Monash University, one of Australia&rsquo;s top tertiary institutions, is also nearby.

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Ormond is near some of Melbourne&rsquo;s best parklands, with playgrounds, sporting grounds and facilities adding further opportunities for family fun and entertaining.

Walsh Grange has been designed to deliver the security of community and the comfort of a private, premium residence.

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In recent years, Ormond has undergone a transformation, now blessed with bustling retail precincts, extensive amenities, and great education options

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Sales launch at Walsh Grange, Ormond's newest apartment development

In the last few years Ormond, the small, near Bayside suburb, has grown to become one of Melbourne's most sought-after areas.

On the fringes of Brighton and Caulfield, Ormond is well connected to the rest of Melbourne through extensive bus&nbsp;and train network, as well as&nbsp;access to major road networks.

The small pocket in the Glen Eira district has grown substantially, and is&nbsp;now brimming with&nbsp;bustling retail precincts, extensive amenities and education options, as well as having many spacious public parks and gardens, and of course its proximity to Brighton Beach.

Ormond came to life more than 150 years ago, growing with the nearby CBD while still maintaining its community charm of a Bayside lifestyle.

Set to take advantage of the growth in the suburb is Walsh Grange, a contemporary collection of just 23&nbsp;apartments, developed in a joint venture between CQ Property Development and Loi Projects.

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A short stroll from Ormond Station, Walsh Grange offers one, two and three-bedroom residences, designed by&nbsp;local architecture firm Telha Clarke.

Named after its corner location bordering Walsh and Grange Street, Walsh Grange&nbsp;has been designed to deliver the security of community and the comfort of a private, premium residence.

It puts residents near Ormond's own&nbsp;shopping precinct, as well as&nbsp;&nbsp;takes advantage of a number of nearby shopping strips, including Carnegie,&nbsp;Bentleigh&nbsp;and Caulfield.

The Chadstone Shopping Centre, with more than 500 stores and boutiques, is one of Australia’s largest retail experiences, alongside a range of medical, financial and entertainment amenity, there’s a multitude of restaurants and cafes serving an impressive diversity of international and local dishes. That's just 10 minutes away.

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Families can find many of Melbourne’s finest schools within proximity to the development, with private schools like Kilvington Grammar, to state schools like&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/bentleigh-vic-3204">Bentleigh</a>&nbsp;Secondary College and McKinnon Secondary College. The jewel in the crown is its close proximity to Monash University, one of Australia’s top tertiary institutions.

Within ten minutes you can find yourself by the bay at North Road foreshore where there is a beach side bike path stretching around the southern bay for kilometres.

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Playgrounds, parks, sporting grounds and facilities, gardens, pools, bike paths and trails, Walsh Grange is surrounded by an incredible array of public outdoor spaces and activities.

It’s key to what makes Walsh Grange in Ormond such a hidden gem – an impressive collection of residences expanded by convenient amenity and places to enrich your life.

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Ormond came to life more than 150 years ago, growing with the nearby CBD while still maintaining its community charm of a Bayside lifestyle.

Stepping Out: What's around Walsh Grange in Ormond 

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A vacant office and retail premises in a boutique development in the Melbourne suburb of Ormond is heading to auction.
The property at <a id="LPlnk366891" href="http://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=jRYOrR8N39QzG/Nyy8oj1AaNQHGcPbO9MN1QvQjCxKKs/RzZHCHuN+yuKWB0r84Q0zfqJMDaJsj89+mdtAueYKdRWNEKduUPi6wj8+moPWPAcH3QgWCxcKY3GDWPxcY/&amp;rh=ff004ce3d655368c39855333a640996abddf538e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">437 North Road</a> comes with 146 square metre total building area over two levels.
It has 52 square metres of ground floor area and a 94 square metre first floor area.
It is being marketed and sold by Ray White Commercial Oakleigh Sales/Leasing and Operations Manager Ryan Amler, along with Commercial Sales/Leasing Executive Theo Karkanis.
Amler said the asset gave potential buyers great flexibility to either occupy as one or separately, with each having its own entrance," Karkanis said. 
“This is a fantastic opportunity for an astute purchaser to take advantage of a property that you can occupy or invest in. It would be the perfect addition to a SMSF.
“The property is on busy North Road in Ormond, which in itself offers great exposure to a high level of passing traffic.
“It also benefits from being within metres of the recently upgraded Ormond train station, and offers an abundance of public transport, which will be invaluable.
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“There are kitchen and toilet facilities on each level, comes with an alarm system and CCTV cameras, has six individually controlled heating/cooling zones, and NBN is also available.
“There’s also the added bonus of potential sub-divide, subject to council approval.”
The auction will take place on site on Wednesday, July 3 at 11am.
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Ormond retail and office property to go under the hammer

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There was a $1.7 million weekend sale at Ormond of a four-bedroom California bungalow.
It had only changed hands a year earlier for $1.54 million, showing a 10 per cent increase in just over a year.
It showed just how fast the market is moving,” Advantage Property Consulting director Frank Valentic said, adding he “didn’t see the market showing down in the foreseeable future”.
The 99 Leila Rd <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-ormond-123824426">California bungalow is set in landscaped gardens on 688sqm</a>.
It looked like this <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-ormond-119621867" target="_blank">last year</a>.
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Ormond bungalow fetches $1.7 million

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Australian test cricketer Peter Siddle is pulling up stumps on his Ormond home, selling his California bungalow at weekend auction.
The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petersiddle403/?hl=en" target="_blank">four-bedroom, two-bathroom home</a> had been renovated behind its original 1920s style with a modern rear extension. 
Siddle sold for <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-ormond-123228630" target="_blank">$2.05 million after auction</a>.
The home, passed in at $2.02 million, sold to a New Zealand family moving to Melbourne.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-ormond-123228630" target="_blank">Anthony Street</a> home has three outdoor areas – an alfresco area, a deck with outdoor kitchen, spa and sauna, and another deck out onto a lawn area.
There’s also room for pets, with the backyard big enough a few chickens and dogs.
Siddle, who’s taken more than 200 wickets in his 61-test career, had agent <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/agent/william-van-den-dungen-646586" target="_blank">William Van den Dungan</a> of Noel Jones Camberwell undertake the marketing.
Siddle and fiancée Anna Weatherlake – who will marry early next year – are looking to build their own home in a bayside suburb.
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Cricketer Peter Siddle sells in Ormond 

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A Melbourne private investor has paid $300,000 over reserve for a leased property with five year options at a rental of $74,618 per annum net.
Sold at auction for $1.346 million the property, 1 Newham Grove, Ormond, is 665 square metres with a 37 metre frontage. 
Teska Carson's Andrew Thorburn said the property had been used as a gym for over 25 years.
"Ormond has become a sought after suburb with a level of demand that has seen the median house price exceed the $1.1 million mark - 10% higher than last year and rising - and it would not surprise to see commercial property values reflect that sort of growth,’’ Mr Thorburn said.
 
 
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