The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

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Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

Bottega House secures landmark riverfront site in St Lucia 

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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Sydney Apartments

Joint venture partners Third.i and Phoenix Property Investors are preparing to launch&nbsp;Balfour Place, a new residential development in North Sydney&#39;s Lindfield.

In conjunction with Coles Group, the&nbsp;mixed-use development will be built on the existing Coles Lindfield supermarket.

The $180 million project, which will be marketed by CBRE Residential Projects, adds to Third.i&rsquo;s growing portfolio of developments, which include the Diary Farmers Towers in Newcastle. Their $2.5 billion pipeline also includes projects in London.

Local buyers have shown interest ahead of its launch next month, with demand increasing for larger apartments in Sydney&#39;s lower north shore.

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Balfour Place will comprise a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments with private courtyards and rooftop gardens, to be built on top of a brand-new large format Coles supermarket, Liqourland, and heritage commercial space fronting the Pacific Highway and overlooking the Blue Mountains.

Luke Berry, Director of Sales and Marketing and Co-Founder of Third.i, said that his company and PPI were thrilled to be working alongside Coles Group community stakeholders to launch the project in the coming months.

&ldquo;When Third.i Group began working with Coles Group, we immediately highlighted there was an opportunity to improve the residential elements of development application, so in a partnership with and award-winning architects Rothelowman, we re-imagined the apartment layouts and created a mix of larger apartments, perfect for the down-sizer and young families we see as the likely purchasers of our apartments and we couldn&rsquo;t be happier to finally launch this project to the market next month,&rdquo; Berry said.

&ldquo;With Balfour Place, you will have everything you need at your doorstep. To be just a lift ride away from fresh food and produce, a barista brewed coffee and your favourite bottle of wine is the epitome of apartment living and that&rsquo;s exactly what we will be delivering with this project.&quot;

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CBRE&#39;s&nbsp;Ben Stewart said that the proximity and convenience offered at the project is one of the top selling points for the project.

&ldquo;The latest offering by Third.i and PPI has it all in terms of proximity to a train station and quality schools, as well as being positioned in a highly coveted north shore suburb where new apartment developments are scarce, particularly for down-sizers,&rdquo; Stewart said.

&ldquo;Our market research has indicated that demand for high-end living and conveniently located new apartments in the area is solid, with almost all initial inquiries coming from local residents.&rdquo;

&ldquo;We haven&rsquo;t seen anything like this on the market for a while and I anticipate the level of liveability coupled with the convenience of essential goods and services at your doorstep will really resonate with our buyers and product on the market won&rsquo;t last for long.&quot;

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The $180 million project, which will be marketed by CBRE Residential Projects, is set to bring a new era of relaxed, contemporary sophistication to a landmark spot and adds to Third.i’s growing portfolio of developments.

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$180 million Lindfield apartment development, Balfour Place, to launch

It&#39;s taken just three months for the newly completed Croydon apartment development, L1ON Croydon, to nearly sell all of its apartment.

The boutique development at 1 Lion Street, Croydon, in Sydney&#39;s inner-west, has just 35 apartments in the two buildings designed by Benson McCormack Architects.

The one, two and three-bedroom apartments have primarily been a hit with local first home buyers, as well as local&nbsp;owner-occupiers who took advantage of the dual-level apartments.

The project has been&nbsp;built and developed by construction veterans and property developers Hone Constructions, who have&nbsp;over 15 years&#39; experience in the property industry.

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Alexander Vrisakis, director at HAUS Agency who has been handling the sales process, said the location of&nbsp;L1ON Croydon was a strong driver in purchasing.

&ldquo;We know that Croydon is a wonderful location, just 20 minutes from the CBD, and buyers that have been eager to secure their first home somewhere that makes commuting to work easy,&rdquo; Vrisakis said.

L1ON&nbsp;Croydon is close to both Ashfield and Croydon train stations, and is also well connected to the CBD by the extensive bus network. It sits within close proximity to&nbsp;parks, sports and aquatic centres, as well as public and private schools like PLC Sydney and De La Salle College Ashfield.

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Residents are also close to shopping centres like Westfield Burwood and Ashfield Mall, plus all the eateries, cafes and bars of nearby Haberfield and Burwood.

L1ON&nbsp;Croydon apartments are kitted out with&nbsp;Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, engineered European oak flooring, Caesarstone kitchen benchtops and bespoke blinds and LED lighting throughout.

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HAUS Agency Director Sean Dowling said it&#39;s rare to find such high-quality apartments that are untouched and available to purchase now.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve seen solid results, with a big draw card being the fact that the development completed on 1st&nbsp;February *and is ready to move in now,&quot; Dowling said.

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One-bedroom apartments at L1ON&nbsp;Croydon&nbsp;are priced from $730,000.

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The one, two and three-bedroom apartments have primarily been a hit with local first home buyers, as well as local owner-occupiers who took advantage of the dual-level apartments

L1ON Croydon apartments snatch local first home buyers as sell-out approaches

The combination of substantial forecasted population growth, an existing and expanding retail hub, and the newly established North West rail link connecting swiftly with surrounding areas and the CBD, are all major drawcards for people moving from outer suburbs to Castle Hill, the epicentre of the Hills District.

The booming Castle Hill apartment market is set to welcome several developments in the near future, with developers continuing to put faith in the area given the strong pipeline of planned infrastructure.

Urban has taken a look at the top apartment projects&nbsp;currently selling in Castle Hill.

<h2>1. Astrid&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>Developer: CBD Core</h2>

Regulars to the Hill’s District, CBD Core have notched up a rather impressive portfolio over the last two decades in the area.&nbsp;

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Taking up a prime spot behind the group’s Oriel project - the first new apartment building in the Showground Precinct - and a stone’s throw from the Hills Showground Metro, the group's latest project, Astrid is pitched to satisfy even the most discerning of buyers.

Comprising 94 apartments, a mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences are on offer, with completion on the project slated for February 2024.

Designed by Zhinar Architects, prices begin from $605,000 in the development, with CBD focusing on the needs of homebuyers post pandemic.&nbsp;

Not merely settling for a study nook in the apartments, Astrid will feature both indoor and outdoor communal spaces, outside of the apartments so those working from home have the option to still be away from where they reside.

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Residents will also have access to a state-of-the-art gym, a resort-style heated swimming pool, and a rooftop with barbecues and seating spaces and a solar-powered cabana.

One, two and three-bedders can still be snapped up in the project, with floorplans spanning from 53 sqm.

<h2>2. Chapman Gardens&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>Developer: CG Group</h2>

A landmark development set to redefine apartment living in Castle Hill, Chapman Gardens comprises three low rise buildings in a lush landscaped setting.

Featuring a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and a limited number of duplex style residences, the PTW designed homes Entertaining spaces, high ceilings, gourmet kitchens and expanses of glass filter sunlight through the residences, while features such as ducted zoned air-conditioning and down lighting provide control the internal temperature and ambience.

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Designed by award-winning PTW Architects, the terrace-style apartments feature private courtyards and direct street access.

Two-bedroom plus study and three-bedroom plus study options have been crafted to offer house-like spaces within convenient apartment-living, targeting the family market.

More than half of Chapman Gardens is dedicated to landscaped grounds and alfresco entertaining spaces, which have been designed by Urbis.

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Rooftop courtyards crown each of the three buildings, with dedicated barbecue and dining areas.

One, two and three bedroom apartments can still be purchased in the final release at Chapman Gardens, with Stage One of the development expected for completion late 2022, and Stage Two in late 2023.

There's also a handful of two and three-bedroom terraces remaining.

<h2>3. Castle Island&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>Developer: KWG Group Holdings</h2>

KWG Property’s $300 million Castle Island, comprises 295 apartments spread across seven buildings near the new Showgrounds town centre. Inspired by nature, Castle Island is the work of local architectural firm, Giles Tribe, and two international architects, Hong Kong’s ARVA Architects and DLN Architects.

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They brought a shared vision of integrating the surrounding landscape into Castle Island’s apartments.

On offer is one, two and three-bedroom apartment, featuring full-height glazed facades designed to offer extensive views so that residents feel connected to nature and their surroundings.

The one and two-bedroom apartments are being pitched at owner-occupiers and investors, while the premium 135 sqm, three-bedroom apartments are expected to generate interest from families, downsizers, and rightsizers.

The communal spaces have been designed by Glyph Studio and&nbsp;include a clubhouse, gym, lobby, library and co-working spaces.

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There's also private lounging nooks, yoga zones, games and play areas, space for rooftop meals and sunset drinks.

A large garden is central to the project, as well as three elevated sky gardens, which is complete with barbecues, a yoga lawn and twilight outdoor cinema.

Buildings Three and Four are currently selling in Castle Island at 4-6 Sexton Avenue.

<h2>4. Grand Reve</h2>

<h2>Developer: Kassis Homes</h2>

Billed as the most prestigious development ever offered in the Hills area, Grand Reve is a collection of 196 contemporary apartments across two towers.

Featuring studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as split-level townhouse-style dwellings, Grand Reve has been designed by Turner Studio with a particular focus on outdoor spaces. Dwellings feature open-plan layouts, accented with 2.7m high ceilings, allowing natural light to filter through.

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Double-glass sliding doors extend the dining area to private balconies or terrace courtyards, with Wolf appliances featuring in&nbsp;the kitchens.

The two towers of Grand Reve connect at the podium level and offer views across the Hills District and out to the CBD. The landscaped podium gardens include extensive&nbsp;seating pods and resident dining areas.

Altogether, the project will deliver residents three communal garden areas, totalling over 2,000 sqm of open space.

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Grand Reve is conveniently located within a three-minute walk to Castle Hill Metro Station. Construction has commenced on the project with completion expected mid-to-end of 2023.

<h2>5. Chateau Showground </h2>

<h2>Developer: Bridgestone Projects</h2>

Designed by an award-winning team of Bridgestone Projects, PTW Architects, DKO Interiors, RPS Landscape Architects and Westbourne Construction, Chateau is a collection of 296 apartments over nine levels.

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The building will comprise a mix of one, two and three bedroom apartments, along with townhouse and penthouse options.

Crowning Chateau is the rooftop terrace, which features an infinity pool, barbecue area, gym, private cabanas, outdoor cinema and garden spaces.

Residents can choose between two colour schemes, Champagne or Bordeaux, with each of the colour choices defining the ambience and character of the apartment.&nbsp;

The building is secure with an on-site building manager, as well as basement level parking and storage.

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It takes on an energy efficient design featuring solar panels and generous landscaped area, achieving 60 per cent canopy cover, providing shade, reducing ambient temperatures and mitigating the heat island effect Chateau is conveniently located within a 200-metre walk to the Hills Showground Metro Station and a four-minute drive to Castle Hill’s shopping centre.

Building A, B and D are part of the Stage One release, which will feature 181 apartments.

Stage Two will release building C, comprising 115 apartments. Construction on the project commenced in early 2021 with completion expected mid 2023.

The booming Castle Hill apartment market is set to welcome several developments in the near future, with developers continuing to put faith in the area.

Castle Hill's top apartment developments on the market

Following the success of the first release, McGrath Projects has launched the second stage of Grand Reve, the sought-after, design-focused apartment development in Castle Hill.

They&#39;re now marketing Building B, the tallest of the two towers, which are interconnected by an L-shaped, level three podium.

The second stage will feature the remaining 110 apartments of the 196-apartment development, with the first stage now around 65&nbsp;per cent sold.

As part of the final release a penthouse of scale and significance will be offered &ndash; designed to include the ultimate sense of luxury, not yet seen in the Hills area.

McGrath Projects Associate Director Adam Sparkes says he&#39;s seen an increased demand from&nbsp;investors, who are wanting to park their money in a safe asset class and are looking at both the forecasted population growth for Castle Hill and&nbsp;the historically low vacancy rates across Sydney.

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There&#39;s also been&nbsp;significant movement from local owner-occupiers and downsizers recently.

In the last few weeks, McGrath Projects sold four of Grand Reve&#39;s large three-bedroom apartments for between $1.65 million and $1.775 million, all to owner-occupiers, indicating the desirability of both the project and the neighbourhood.

&quot;Some are local downsizers who are wanting to sell their big family home, and recognise our three-bedroom apartments are unusually large when compared to other developments in the area,&quot; Sparkes says.

The highest price McGrath Projects has seen over the campaign was from a downsizer couple who paid $2 million for Grand Reve&#39;s largest three-bedroom, which offers&nbsp;138sqm of internal living area and a further 148 sqm external terrace.

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Grand Reve is one of Castle Hill&#39;s most impressive developments that has been launched in recent times.

It&#39;s being developed by the&nbsp;award-winning Kassis Homes, led by Sam Kassis who has been in the building industry for over three decades.

One of the buyers of a three-bedroom apartment was an investor who previously had his own home built over a decade ago by Kassis Homes.

Grand Reve&#39;s twin towers have been designed by Turner Studio, who were inspired by the greenery of Castle Hill, as well as the historic&nbsp;Garthowen House, adjacent to the project, which was surrounded by orchards when built.

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&quot;We&#39;re really urbanising the concept of the backyard and integrating that in to an urban housing scheme that sits in a suburban context and therefore I think we&#39;re going to end up with a unique project and a unique product,&quot; Turner design&nbsp;director, Nick Turner, said.

Turner worked in collaboration with Arcadia to&nbsp;deliver three curated communal spaces as well as smaller, intimate spaces, which are nestled amongst tree groves and terraced landscaped areas.

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Inside the apartments, interiors feature&nbsp;engineered oak timber flooring, stone bench tops and crafted curved timber joinery throughout.

The open plan living, kitchen and dining area are designed to maximise space, both with the 2.7-metre heigh ceilings and the large&nbsp;double sliding doors that extend the space on to a courtyard or balcony.

Grand Reve residents are set to benefit from the location of the project, in the quiet&nbsp;cul-de-sac&nbsp;Garthowen Crescent.

One of the biggest drawcards of Grand Reve is its location, in the heart of Castle Hill.

Sparkes says there&#39;s considerable interest given the location, close enough to benefit&nbsp;from the infrastructure of the $1 billion redevelopment of the Showground Precinct, but far enough away from where dozens of apartment projects are under construction and in the pipeline.

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The second stage will feature the remaining 110 apartments of the 196-apartment development, with the first stage now around 65 per cent sold

Kassis Homes releases final stage of Grand Reve, Castle Hill

Will 2022 be the year of apartments, the year of investors, or both?

Now that international borders are open, the forecasts of immigration are strong, and rolling lockdowns keeping workers out of offices are a thing of the past, industry commentators and experts believe&nbsp;apartments will be back in fashion, given the affordability constraints due to runaway house prices.

Investors, who have been quiet in the property market for the best part of two years due to the&nbsp;COVID-induced downturn on migration and rental returns, are now starting to creep back in to the market.

Now more than ever, the highest priorities for investors are to buy in an area which has planned local infrastructure, solid&nbsp;population growth forecasts, and strong transport links.

One of Sydney&#39;s fastest growing suburbs is Castle Hill&nbsp;in Sydney&#39;s Hills District,&nbsp;north-west of the city. The area&nbsp;is undergoing a huge transformation, with the redevelopment of the Castle Towers Shopping Centre, and the new&nbsp;Metro Station connecting residents to the CBD in just&nbsp;40 minutes by train.

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Population forecasts are also solid, with experts forecasting a 20 per cent rise in population in the next 15 years.

McGrath Projects Associate Director&nbsp;Adam Sparkes says he&#39;s seeing investors start to get back in to the market, with a number of investors interested in the potential returns&nbsp;at&nbsp;Grand Reve, the Castle Hill apartment development from builder developer Kassis Homes.

&quot;Many are seeing long-term growth in the area, with the Castle Towers redevelopment the obvious drawcard,&quot; Sparkes says, also suggesting that there are more shrewd&nbsp;buyers in the market than ever before.&nbsp;

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&quot;First home buyers are getting savvier, and are intending to live in the new apartment on completion, with a view of making it an investment in the years after when they&#39;ve moved on,&quot; Sparkes notes.

&quot;Local downsizers are also buying with a view that, upon completion in Q4 2023, they will likely lease the apartment while they put the wheels in motion to sell their family home, and downsize in to the apartment eventually.&quot;

One of the biggest drawcards of Grand Reve is its location, in the heart of Castle Hill. Sparkes says there&#39;s considerable interest given the location, close enough to benefit&nbsp;from the infrastructure of the $1 billion redevelopment of the Showground Precinct, but far enough away from where dozens of apartment projects are under construction and in the pipeline.

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Sparkes advises some of the larger, more owner-occupier friendly apartments in Grand Reve will likely yield around 3.5 per cent on completion,&nbsp;but the more investor friendly one and two-bedroom product should reach a yield of around 4.5 per cent, well above The Hills District average of 3.4 per cent that SQM Research calculate.

The savviest of investors have been buying through their self-managed super funds, with one purchaser, a local couple, spending over $850,000 on a two-bedroom apartment in their SMSF.

There&#39;s also the depreciation benefit&nbsp;of a brand new asset&nbsp;for investors, who can claim yearly depreciation of the investment, an option not available to those investors seeking an already built apartment.

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Castle Hill&nbsp;has a median apartment price of $969,000, up 7.4&nbsp;per cent in the last 12 months, according to CoreLogic data.&nbsp;The gap between the median house and median&nbsp;apartment price in Castle Hill is&nbsp;$1.32 million, with the&nbsp;Castle Hill median house value at $2.292 million in February.

In August last year, McGrath Founder John McGrath noted the growing shift of those seeking out apartments over houses due to affordability, and that gap has only grown since then.

&quot;We&rsquo;re now meeting young people at opens who tell us they&rsquo;ve given up on a house and have switched their search to townhouses and apartments,&quot; McGrath said.

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Now more than ever, the highest priorities for investors are to buy in an area which has planned local infrastructure, solid population growth forecasts, and strong transport links.

Will investors and outpriced prospective house buyers drive the apartment market in 2022?

The Sydney headquartered Thirdi Group has a full pipeline for 2022, continuing their growth with a raft of new plans both in Australia and in the UK.

The group currently has a development pipeline worth more than $2.5 billion, including their latest project, Balfour Place, which is a mixed-use development in Sydney&#39;s Lindfield.

In partnership with Phoenix Property Investors, Balfour Place is set&nbsp;to be built on the existing Coles supermarket site&nbsp;later this year, comprising 62 apartments, as well as space for specialty stores on the bottom levels.

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A render of Balfour Place. Image supplied

The project is set to start its second stage of construction this year following development application amendments in 2021, which will&nbsp;deliver less impact&nbsp;on the wider community.

Another hot project for Thirdi is the&nbsp;Dairy Farmers Towers, part of the master planned West End Precinct project that will see two architecturally designed buildings from renowned architectural firm CKMS created. Consisting of 190 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, the Dairy Farmers Towers, one of which will be Newcastle&rsquo;s tallest residential tower, will begin construction toward the end of the year. Already over 50 per cent of the apartments are already sold.

The group is also launching two large residential schemes in Newcastle, including its first Retirement Resort, The Merewether, a joint venture project with the Merewether Golf Club, which is set to comprise a new golf club, wellness centre and 148 luxury one, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The $200 million project, with construction slated to begin later this year, will be topped by 16 penthouses, each with a rooftop spa terrace and expansive views overlooking the golf course and towards Newcastle&rsquo;s CBD and beaches.

Since launching, close to 50 per cent of the apartments have been secured off the plan, making it one of the most successful retirement living launches ever seen in the Newcastle region.

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A render of The Dairy Towers in Newcastle. Image supplied

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The group is also working hard on investing in its iNSiTU Housing division and are on track to bring to fruition another 30 SDA properties which will make it one of Australia&rsquo;s largest networks of SDA Housing along the eastern seaboard. Third.i currently has a number of properties established, under construction and in the pipeline with projects in Tweed Heads, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, and Gosford in NSW as well as Townsville in QLD, with plans to expand their network along the east coast in 2022.

&ldquo;We are aiming to change the future of disability housing by targeting the best towns/cities along the East Coast of Australia, making sure our SDA Housing is strategically located in the best part of the towns, close to transport, shops and amenity. Not only do we want to create the largest network of SDA Housing along the east coast of Australia, but we also want to ensure we have best properties possible for our iNSiTU clients and we are thrilled to continue this journey into the new year,&rdquo; said Berry.

The international developers acquired their second major mixed-use development site in South London following their UK debut in Battersea in 2019, unveiling plans for &lsquo;Graphite Square&rsquo;, which is set to comprise 160 new homes with 7,432 sqm of collaborative work spaces for residents and local businesses.

&ldquo;Not too many people would be aware, that we have been operating in London now for almost three years and are only weeks away from completing our first major project of close to 100 apartments in Battersea,&rdquo; said Luke Berry, Director of Sales and Marketing at Third.i.

Designed by international architectural firm, Ben Adams Architecture, with an industrial flare, Graphite Square will be connected by a central public realm that will enrich the area and provide communal space for locals.

The group currently has a development pipeline worth more than $2.5 billion, including their latest project, Balfour Place, which is a mixed-use development in Sydney's Lindfield


Third.i to develop apartments in Newcastle and Lindfield as part of $2.5 billion pipeline 

Central Element has secured a $7 million sale in Pienza, its Neutral Bay apartment development.

The $180 million project was launched in December.

The second floor, three-bedroom comes with 212 sq m of internal space and a 27sq m balcony.

It comes with a sunny north east aspect at its location on the corner of Waters Road and Grosvenor Street.

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The downsizer buyer had been looking for over a year.

The project's completed is scheduled for late 2023. Central Element's Pienza Neutral Bay Village project on Sydney's Lower North Shore has project financing from MaxCap Group.

The one-bedroom apartments are priced from $1.45m, and two-bedders from $2.45m to $3m.

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Its three-bedroom apartments range from $4.5m to $5.3m. 
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Residents of the village will have access to a rooftop garden, infinity pool and lower ground shopping and dining areas.

Central Element managing director Nathan Chivas noted the $7m sale set a new price record within the popular village precinct of over $33000 per sqm.

Designed by award-winning SJB Architects, the 39 apartments have interiors more synonymous with a grand house than an apartment including butler’s pantry, home office and powder room.

The build of Pienza is being done by Richard Crookes.

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The $180 million residential project by Central Element was launched last December 

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$7 million apartment sale in Central Element's Pienza, Neutral Bay

From its famous beaches to its vibrant nightlife offerings, Sydney’s Eastern suburbs have unsurprisingly seen continuing strong demand and strong increase in property values.

With apartments embraced by homebuyers in Sydney’s East, new off-the-plan units have become a popular and affordable alternative to the traditional home.

Urban takes a look at the top four apartments available for purchase in the East.

1. Young &amp; Fennelly, Randwick 
Developer: Cbus Property

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Young &amp; Fennelly, a new stage at Cbus Property’s Newmarket Residences, offers an exclusive collection of parkside terraces.

Designed by Bates Smart, the development features 127 residences, with two residences still available in three-bedroom configurations.

Offering a modern take on traditional terrace living, the double-storey homes feature entertainer kitchens with stone islands, panelled timber detailing and private central courtyards.

The site is set upon former stables, and draws upon a classic Art Deco aesthetic to draw upon Randwick’s established residential setting.

2. Marmont, Double Bay 
Developer: Fortis

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Nestled discreetly behind Double Bay’s main boulevard, New South Head Road, Marmont is a new collection of eight oversized two and three-bedroom apartments.

Delivered by Fortis and designed by MHNDUnion, the contemporary development features copper panelled exteriors and terrazzo lobbies.

Each level offers two residences that boast expansive interiors, engineered timber oak floorboards and bespoke joinery.

The homes also provide secure garage parking via a street-level driveway, private storage and secluded terraces.

3. Estelle, Bondi 
Developer: K2 Property Development Group

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Representing the sophisticated new face of Bondi, Estelle is a new collection of 14 bespoke one, two and three-bedroom apartments positioned amongst Sydney’s coastal East.

Designed by MHN Design Union and Lawless &amp; Meyerson, the development showcases a distinctive design that features landscaped common gardens, metallic façade and modern bay windows.

The surrounding gardens provide contrast against the bold material palette, while interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows to frame the verdant views.

All residences feature security parking, convenient lift access and full-length balconies that capture sea breezes and offer private entertaining space.

4. Kew Bondi 
Developer: Positive Investment Enterprise

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Offering 15 apartments across four levels, Kew Bondi provides convenience and luxury at its Bondi Road address.

Delivered by Positive Investment Enterprise, each apartment features flexible floorplans, lofty living spaces and a North Bondi outlook with ocean views.

Residences have been designed by PBD Architects with high-quality fixtures and finishes. Buyers can also choose between a contemporary or urban colour scheme to add a personal touch.

Amongst the leafy surrounds of Bondi, Kew offers secure parking space with direct access to Bondi Road and Edward Street, as well as natural materials in its design.

With apartments embraced by homebuyers in Sydney’s East, new off-the-plan units have become a popular and affordable alternative to the traditional home

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The top four apartments to buy in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs 

Further development is anticipated in Castle Hill&#39;s growing Showground Station Precinct, in the Hills District west of Sydney.

The local developer will be clearing the site at&nbsp;7-23 Cadman Crescent and 18-24 Hughes Avenue and&nbsp;constructing five buildings with 255 apartments, centred around a courtyard with extensive landscaping, greenery, and a natural pool with waterfall.

MHNDU associate Amanda Stollery took the lead of the design of the Cadman Crescent project,&nbsp;noting in the design verification statement that the&nbsp;proposal seeks to provide a seamlessly integrated residential community facilitating population growth in areas of transition.

<a href="/new-apartments/7-23-cadman-crescent-castle-hill">To track the application through to sales, click here.</a>

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The proposed development with red-toned brick. Image credit: MHNDU

&quot;Situated in a revitalising precinct, this proposal seeks to provide a seamlessly integrated residential community facilitating population growth in areas of transition and high density,&quot; the statement read.

Stollery said the vision was to create a place that resonates with the history of the site and reinforce the character the neighbourhood.

&quot;The concept to extend Cattai Creek into the site, along with a heavily vegetated Australian landscape, strongly influence the design.

<a href="/new-apartments/7-23-cadman-crescent-castle-hill">To track the application through to sales, click here.</a>

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The central natural pool with waterfall. Image credit: MHNDU

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&quot;The buildings step along the inclined typography and are further setback at the upper levels, mitigating perceived bulk when viewed from street level.&quot;

&quot;The solidity of sandstone and red-toned brick take cues from the natural Australian landscape inherent to this site and surrounds, to embed the base layers of the building to its context.&quot;

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The central landscaped courtyard. Image credit: MHNDU

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There will be a mix of 64 one-bedroom apartments, 138 two-bedders and 53 three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

The 12,000 sqm site is around 650 metres south of the Showground Metro Station. Part of the plans are for retail at the foot of building D.

<a href="/new-apartments/7-23-cadman-crescent-castle-hill">To track the application through to sales, click here.</a>

The 12,000 sqm site is around 650 metres south of the Showground Metro Station. Part of the plans are for retail at the foot of building D.

Castle Hill set for $94 million apartment development in the Showground Station Precinct

In the space of a few weeks, Harry Tri​guboff&#39;s apartment developer giant, Meriton, has lodged another development proposal for a massive project west of the Sydney CBD.

Following an <a href="/news/nsw/meriton-set-for-new-epping-apartment-tower">application for a 30-level apartment tower&nbsp;in Epping</a>, Meriton is set to create a new mixed-use development on a 2.7 hectare site in Carlingford, just outside of Parramatta, that was bought for&nbsp;$68.5 million last year.

The proposal for&nbsp;263-2​81 Pen​nant Hills Road will see six buildings&nbsp;built, varying between seven and 11 levels, with 629 residential apartments created across the towers. There will be a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments.

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The plans also include a 110 occupant child care centre, two key residential amenity areas, both with a private pool and gym, and retail space&nbsp;for 17 small tenancies.

The&nbsp;design statement submitted to the Parramatta Council, signed off by Fender Katsalidis director Rob Mirams, suggested that&nbsp;the proposed masterplan is a contextual response focused on providing urban amenity to the Carlingford precinct.

&quot;The proposal is is for a highly considered series of buildings sitting comfortably within a coherent masterplan,&quot; the statement read.

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&quot;The external context of the site has informed the organisation of the built form and is also what defines the open spaces between buildings. Pedestrian pathways are created to connect the different precincts around the site. By shifting the mass of the built form away from pedestrian desire lines, public spaces have been created. The public domain forms the strength of the masterplan and a public forecourt is the nexus of this public domain.&quot;

The statement also&nbsp;noted that the apartment planning orientates living spaces towards views and daylight, while also providing acoustic buffers from the noise of Penn​ant Hills Rd.

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The landscape design has been developed in collaboration with Urbis. With a focus on creating public open spaces, the aim is to bring local residents and the wider Carlingford community into the site.

It&#39;s another development application lodged by Meriton in 2022. They&#39;re wanting to <a href="/news/nsw/meriton-set-for-new-epping-apartment-tower">build 211 apartments across a 30-level tower in Epping</a>.

In December Meriton&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-meriton-lodge-plans-for-meriton-pacific-surfers-paradise-beachfront-apartments">submitted plans for their second Gold Coast project</a>.&nbsp;Dubbed Pacific, the project will see 637 apartments built across the two&nbsp;50 and 70-levels at 152 Esplanade, a 4416 sqm beachfront site on the corner of The Esplanade and Main Beach Paradise which they bought&nbsp;earlier this year.

Fast facts 

- 35 one-bedroom apartments

- 77 one-bedroom plus study apartments

- 312 two-bedroom apartments

- 43 two-bedroom plus study apartments

- 147 three-bedroom apartments

- 15 four-bedroom apartments

- 17 retail tenancies

- 110 occupant childcare centre

"The proposal is is for a highly considered series of buildings sitting comfortably within a coherent masterplan," Fender Katsalidis director Rob Mirams noted.

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