There’s a quiet patch of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>, between the bustle of Glenferrie Road and the curve of the Yarra, that rarely sees change, and even more rarely, new apartments. But that’s exactly where <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pomeroy-pacific-quattro-corp">PQD</a> is planting Kooyongkoot: a deliberate, 18-residence answer to the question of what downsizers actually want.

“This is something this pocket of Hawthorn has never seen before,” says Fil Gacesa, head of sales at PQD. “<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a> will deliver just 18 large-scale apartments in the heart of Hawthorn. It is the true definition of resort-style living.”

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That scale is central to the story. It’s what allows for two dedicated lift cores, short corridors, and a generous lightcourt that draws natural ventilation and sunlight into every residence. It’s also what makes room for the sort of amenity usually confined to high-density towers: a fully equipped wellness centre with infrared and traditional saunas, yoga and pilates studio, cold therapy shower, and treatment room. There’s a golf simulator, car and dog wash stations, and extensive storage too, not bolted on, but baked in from the start.

But more than the checklist, it’s the design intent that carries weight. “This project has been many years in the making,” says Mark Pomeroy, Director of PQD. “Not just in planning, but in listening, to what our buyers and the local community are looking for”.

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That listening shows up in the materials, oak floors, natural stone, V-ZUG appliances, and in how space is handled. Penthouses feature private rooftop terraces with pools. Terraces and garden residences embrace outdoor connection. Inside, the layouts skew large and open, geared for hosting, not just housing.

Architecturally, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>’s approach is grounded. There’s no reaching for spectacle here. Instead, the building offers a sculptural calm, anchored by landscaping from Eckersley Garden Architecture.&nbsp;

“We wanted to create spaces that feel expansive, serene, and meaningfully connected to daily life,” said founding partner Chris Stribley elsewhere.

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That sentiment, calm, connection, echoes in the location itself. Kooyongkoot sits just a short stroll from Central Gardens, Fairview Park, and the Rivoli Cinema. Tram lines and schools are close, but the street is tucked, quiet, and leaf-lined.&nbsp;

“Residents of Kooyongkoot will be a short stroll from Fairview Park, Central Gardens, and the Glenferrie Road retail strip," Gacesa notes, "but you're also cocooned in this peaceful pocket behind extensive landscaping by Eckersley Garden Architecture.”

Kooyongkoot is set for completion in late 2026.

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Staff Writer

The project that said no to compromise: Inside Kooyongkoot, Hawthorn

When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;

Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.

That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.

“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”

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Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;

They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.

Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.

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The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.

“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.

Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.

“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.

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Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.

“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”

With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.

Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;

The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;

At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Joel Robinson

Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Ten ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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Bask to complete Bokarina’s Sunshine Coast lifestyle precinct as final apartments are released

Townhouse Market

A local developer has purchased an Ivanhoe site for $3,557,000.

The property which is located on a corner land parcel of 1,350 sq m is set to be turned into a luxury residential project.

Located at 20 Lower Heidelberg Road, the campaign generated 5 offers to Julian Heatherich and Benson Zhou of Savills Australia.

&quot;It was a residential developer who was willing to pay top dollar,&quot; Heatherich said.

&ldquo;With the tightly held nature of Ivanhoe and the strength of the residential market, developers moved aggressively to add this site to their pipelines, with limited sites being offered in the inner northeast,&rdquo; Heatherich noted.

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The vendor was prepared to offer up to 18 months delayed settlement terms.

There had been interest from owner occupiers for the house, along with interest from child care groups from the site with frontage of 72 metres to Lower Heidelberg and Waterdale Roads.

It came with a flexible General Residential Zone 1 zoning.

Residential construction activity in the suburb has included work on Valia, at 59 Upper Heidelberg Road, with prices starting from $1,220,000

The 14 residences have a late 2022 completion date.

Located at 20 Lower Heidelberg Road, the campaign generated five offers

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Residential developer snares Ivanhoe project site

Townhome approvals across Melbourne softened over April, but are still higher than they were this time last year, according to&nbsp;according to Archistar&rsquo;s&nbsp;May National Townhouse and Unit Building Report.

There were 687 townhouses across the Victorian capital approved over April, down from the 895 approved in March.

Sydney went the other way however, with a spike from 699 to 923 approvals.

Since the impact of COVID in early 2020, there&#39;s been a strong shift in buyer preference toward townhouses.

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Over the last 12 months, only Adelaide and Perth saw less approvals for townhouses.&nbsp;

Brisbane reported the highest increase in townhouse building approvals over the year ending April 2021, up by 42.9 per cent,&nbsp;followed by Sydney up 14.6 per cent&nbsp;and Melbourne up by one per cent.

Townhouse building approvals however were down by 24.9 per cent&nbsp;for Adelaide and 10.6 per cent&nbsp;for Perth on the same year on year comparisons.

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Melbourne reported the highest average per townhouse building cost of $349,032 over April 2021, followed by Perth at $341,500, Brisbane at&nbsp;$282,123, Sydney at $277,494 and Adelaide at $238,286.

Nationally, 6669 higher-density dwellings were approved for building over April, which was the highest April total since 2018.

Since the impact of COVID in early 2020, there's been a strong shift in buyer preference toward townhouses

Melbourne townhouse approvals soften in April as Sydney spikes

The Brisbane-based Shayher Group are seeing high demand from locals at their recently launched Indooroopilly townhouse development Long Pocket.

The Jacaranda Place development bordering the Indooroopilly Golf Club in Brisbane will home 45 townhouses when completed in 2023.

Shayher are expecting a mix of buyers, from downsizers wanting a lower maintenance lifestyle while retaining the space, to young professionals with young kids and families looking to be near the private St Peters Lutheran College school zone.

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There&#39;s two collections, the Rainforest Collection or the Riverview collection, the latter proving most popular so far.

Each townhouse will feature a number of living areas, a galley kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, an integrated fridge and freezer, as well as a&nbsp;butler&#39;s pantry.

They will have expansive entertaining balcony as well as an outdoor courtyard.&nbsp;There are internal lifts available in selected townhomes which is a feature aimed at the downsizer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The grounds will feature a 22 metre resort style pool as well as a sauna and a steam room.

There are five display homes on site ready for inspection.

<h2>About the developer</h2>

Shayher Group is privately owned Australian company that began operating in 1999 and has since grown into a diversified property group.

With their HQ in Brisbane, Shayher have developments across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. One of their most recognised developments&nbsp;is the $1 billion redevelopment of the heritage-listed Pentridge Prison in Melbourne.

Locally, Shayher have developed The One, the 82 level, 467 apartment development in the Brisbane CBD, and are set to transform the Bulimba Barracks in the next few years.

The Jacaranda Place development bordering the Indooroopilly Golf Club in Brisbane will home 45 townhouses when completed in 2023.

Shayher Group see local interest at Indooroopilly townhouse collection Long Pocket

The longstanding Melbourne developer DeGroup&nbsp;are set to launch&nbsp;Sprout Richmond, a boutique collection of townhomes in the heart of Richmond.

The Glass Street&nbsp;development, just off the bustling Swan Street, comprises 15 townhouses in total. The 13 two-bedroom residences start from $999,000, and the two three-bedroom homes are priced at $1,499,000.

Bricks &amp; Mortar founder and selling agent Sahil Bhasin sold out&nbsp;DeGroup&rsquo;s most recent project Fitzrovia, a development of&nbsp;17 townhouses on Fitzroy&#39;s Kerr Street in just eight&nbsp;weeks.

He expects Sprout Richmond to follow suit, with the&nbsp;three level townhouses&nbsp;appealing to&nbsp;young professionals in their 30&#39;s due to their proximity to Swan Street.

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&ldquo;The homes are a walker&rsquo;s paradise, with restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and amenities in abundance,&rdquo; Bhasin&nbsp;said.

&ldquo;Everything that draws people to this spritely neighbourhood is but a stone&rsquo;s throw away from Sprout Richmond.&rdquo;

DeGroup worked with award-winning&nbsp;builder Mancini Made to ensure the townhouses are sustainable throughout, from the&nbsp;durable Colorbond cladding and&nbsp;rainwater plumbed toilets, to the energy efficient appliances and double glazed windows and glass sliding doors.

Some of the residences, with architectural influences from Haskell Architects, have achieved a 6.7 Star NatHERS rating, translating to reduced carbon footprints for residents and significant cost savings on energy bills.

It&#39;s an important focus&nbsp;for DeGroup, whose executive director Ben DeLutis&nbsp;ranks sustainable living&nbsp;as one of the company&#39;s highest priorities.

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&quot;Sustainable living is no longer an option, it is absolutely integral to our process and planning,&quot; DeLutis says.

The townhouses, set for completion in early 2022, are set in landscaping by the landscape architect Phillip Withers.

&ldquo;The focus was on creating a calm and welcoming space where people would want to stop&nbsp;and take in their surroundings,&quot; Withers says.

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&quot;I wanted the Sprout community to enter, look up and be greeted by a mass of vertical greenery, perfectly complemented by the architect&rsquo;s contemporary design.&rdquo;

About the developer

DeGroup has been operating since 1973 when it was founded by its executive chairman Colin DeLutis.

The family-ran company, whose executive director is Ben DeLutis, Colin&#39;s son, is made up of three divisions; the property development division, which manages and develops residential, retail, hospitality and commercial properties; investment division which owns and actively manages over 40 investments; and group of companies division which comprises several operational businesses.

They have previously developed the residential projects Lygon Place in East Brunswick and&nbsp;211 Dorcas Street in South Melbourne.

Sahil Bhasin expects local young professionals in their 30's to be keen on the three level townhouses due to their proximity to Swan Street

DeGroup set to launch Sprout Richmond townhouses

The Melbourne developer Beulah have unveiled The Wilds, a boutique collection of houses on Northcote&#39;s Merri Creek.

The 15 detached houses have been designed by architecture studio Edition Office, the same team who were behind the multi-award winning Hawthorn House.

The positioning of the townhomes to front Merri Creek was a conscious effort, backed by research fro the Beulah team.

They looked at a study by the Swedish lecturer and professor Terry Hartig. Hartig&nbsp;looked&nbsp;at nature&#39;s influence on the mental restorative benefits for individuals, namely the benefits of water landscapes in restorative mental benefits.

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Those who were exposed to views and murals of waterscapes, as opposed to other nature scenes, had significantly improved attention spans, the survey found.

That saw Beulah align the frontages of the three and four bedroom houses towards Merri Creek, with the kitchens oriented to allow residents to take in the scenic views while cooking.

Beulah&#39;s co-founder and executive director Adelene Teh&nbsp;said as the paradigm shifts towards an increase in home buyers seeking a tree change, The Wilds caters to this growing demand by offering large-scale residences immersed in nature, with the conveniences of inner-city life.

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&ldquo;In the current Melbourne market, there are no developments of a similar nature to The Wilds, both due to its extremely unique location on the creek&#39;s edge, its rare urban house and land offering, and its design elements of connecting occupants with nature at every turn.

&ldquo;Residents will feel as though they are immersed in nature, yet the hustle and bustle of city life is only 3-kilometres away, easily accessible by train or via the Capital City Trail bike path.

Teh said they felt it was important to create a product that caters to this shift in lifestyle demands, for those who seek&nbsp;a tree change but want to be close to the city.

The houses are priced from $1.9 million.

The positioning of the townhomes to front Merri Creek was a conscious effort, backed by research fro the Beulah team

Beulah unveil off the plan Northcote housing development The Wilds

First home buyers have been attracted to&nbsp;Sixth Ave, the Aultun Group townhouse development in the heart of Bayside Chelsea Heights south of Melbourne.

Sixth Ave was Urban&#39;s most popular project for first home buyers across Q1 2021, with Aultun Group managing director Bruce Yang previously telling Urban that&nbsp;affordability of the townhouses was just as important as quality.&nbsp;

Designed by Point Architects, prices start from just $599,000 for a two bedroom townhouse.

Urban recently spoke to Brigit King, a first home buyer at Sixth Ave, about why she chose to buy in the development.

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JR: What first drew you to Sixth Ave?

BK: The Bayside living was the biggest drawcard.

JR: How long had you been searching for a property?

BK: I had&nbsp;been looking for over a year now but only seriously for the past couple of months

JR: Were you always looking for a townhouse?

BK: Location is always my first priority

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JR: Which townhouse configuration did you opt for and why?

BK: I went for the two&nbsp;bedroom, two bathroom townhouse. It is what best suits my lifestyle at the moment

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JR: What advice would you have for other first home buyers?

BK: Get in the market as soon as you can.

JR: Did you take advantage of any government incentives?

BK: I have the first home buyers grant to help me

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JR: Did you have a set of criteria that your first home had to meet?

BK: Location, minimum 2 bedroom and having an ensuite was high on my wants list

JR: What made you decide to buy off-the-plan rather than an existing dwelling?

BK: The offer was too good to not take. The real-estate market at the moment is booming and the price and location is what sold me.

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A $21.5 million sales rush at the Cedar Woods masterplanned community Greville has seen the national developer bring forward the release of its third stage of townhomes.

The townhouses will be part of the $180 million masterplanned Greville community, five kilometres north of Brisbane.

The first two stages were particularly popular with local buyers. The latest release will see 10 terraces available&nbsp;from $809,000.

There was a flurry of sales when Cedar Woods announced they&#39;d appointed the regarded builder Condev Construction, who will commence construction of the first release of townhomes in the next few months.

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Cedar Woods development director Peter Starr said&nbsp;buyers are lining up to secure a brand new terrace home within close proximity to the CBD which prompted the decision to bring the third release forward.

&ldquo;With just ten terrace homes in the third release, there is limited opportunity in this new release at Greville, and within the broader Wooloowin area, and any new supply is being snapped up quickly due to increasing buyer demand,&quot; Starr said.

&ldquo;Wooloowin is an increasingly sought-after suburb for its location, with a median house price of $935,000 according to Core Logic, and solid growth record, which has seen prices jump 15 per cent in the past year alone.

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&ldquo;Releases one and two have been popular with mostly local purchasers who love living in Wooloowin and want to reinvest in the neighbourhood, or who are downsizing from surrounding suburbs.&rdquo;

Condev will be creating the wider masterplanned community which will home 84 terraces, 189 apartments across the towers and the adaptive re-use of the 1889-built heritage laundry into seven residential dwellings, as well as a 4,000 sqm parkland.

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Release three is set to offer one of Greville&#39;s most popular floorplans known as the Miller.

&ldquo;The Miller has all living and entertaining areas on the ground floor, opening on to an expansive private courtyard, with three bedrooms and a multi-purpose room upstairs, which can function as a fourth bedroom or study,&rdquo; he said.

The terraces are part of the $180 million masterplanned community

Sales flurry sees Cedar Woods bring forward third release of Greville terraces in Brisbane's Wooloowin

Inspired by its onsite heritage, Lendlease has launched a boutique Richmond townhouse project, Gramercy Terraces at the site of the former Nine Network studio in Bendigo Street, Richmond.&nbsp;

This Saturday 1 May from 10am, visitors and potential purchasers are invited to the Gramercy Terraces grand opening event. The day will include an onsite market with produce from the local area, as well as an opportunity to tour the new display and learn about the local history of the area from Richmond and Burnley Historical Society.

Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a coffee from Friends of Mine Cafe and pastries from Swan Street Bakery and Patisserie. The Ugly Duckling wine bar will host a wine and cheese tasting later in the day. Richmond Candle Co will also be showcasing its locally inspired scented creations.

While being treated to a G&amp;T, visitors will have the opportunity to chat with a sales representative and learn more about the stylish appliance inclusions from luxury retailer Miele. There will also be a musical performance by the Stiletto Sisters from the Melbourne Recital Centre&rsquo;s Local Heroes Series in the Richmond Community Learning Centre at 2.30pm as well as face painting and sweet treats for the little ones.

The Richmond &amp; Burley Historical Society will be taking attendees through the history of Bendigo Street, including its time as home to the Wertheim Piano Factory. Wertheim was the brand of choice for a number of famous performers including Dame Nellie Melba. Around 18,000 pianos were manufactured at the site before the onset of the great depression in 1935. More recently the building had been home to the Nine Network studio, who vacated in 2010.

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The three and four bedroom freehold townhomes, designed by award-winning architects Bates Smart are priced from $1.85 million.

Every aspect of Gramercy Terraces is an ode to elegance and for intuitive living. Each townhome has been designed for natural light to flood in, whether through the extensive sky-lights or the full voids which allow the light to cascade through the central staircase creating a spacious transition throughout the levels of these homes. The outdoor areas also offer a tranquil respite in the hum of the city, where you can relax in your lush private garden or gathering on your rooftop terrace to take in the views.&nbsp;

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The event kicks off at 10am until 4pm. For more information on Gramercy Terraces, visit gramercyterraces.com.au or call Andrew on 0407 270 083.&nbsp;

Gramercy Terraces Grand Opening&nbsp;

Saturday 1 May. 10am - 4pm.&nbsp;

Gramercy Terraces Display

2B/32 Bendigo Street, Richmond VIC 3121

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The day will include an onsite market with produce from the local area, as well as an opportunity to tour the new display

Lendlease to launch Gramercy Terraces Richmond this weekend

The property developer Jinding have launched the next stage of Octave, their Junction Village masterplanned community in Melbourne&#39;s south-east.

Having secured a sellout of the first and second release of Treble townhomes, Jinding&nbsp;has launched Opera Townhomes.

The musical naming&nbsp;of the townhome series so far has been intentional by the Melbourne-based property developer, to create a musical theme&nbsp;at&nbsp;Octave, a harmony of connecting with nature.&nbsp;This motif extends to Octave&rsquo;s unique urban design, where over 21% of the masterplan is dedicated to parks, open space, and conservation reserves.

The three bedroom, two bathroom, two park&nbsp;Opera Townhomes are priced at&nbsp;$495,000. The bigger four bedroom townhomes are priced at $535,000 and $545,000.

Opera will have similar features as the Treble Townhomes, but will be fronting the soon-to-be built Harmony Park which will also be home to a playground that connects to existing conservation areas.

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Buyer interest came from all over for Treble Townhomes, a collection of just nine, with local downsizers, investors, and several&nbsp;first home buyers securing a&nbsp;townhouse&nbsp;at&nbsp;the development south-east of Melbourne.

Each townhome has been created in partnership with Sienna Homes and has been designed&nbsp;using energy efficient building materials. The homes have achieved a seven-star NatHERS&nbsp;rating.

Liz Ronson, Jinding&#39;s managing director of developments, says the land values in Junction Village are well perceived in the market, and the amenity-rich lifestyle is driving people to Octave.

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&ldquo;The Opera&nbsp;townhomes offer exceptional value. For less than $500,000 buyers can secure a turnkey 3-bedroom home, that is located right next to the entrance of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, and adjacent to the 2.98-hectare Harmony Park,&rdquo; Ronson says, adding that Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre is just a five-minute drive away.

Octave has been masterplanned to include 44 townhomes, and 326 land lots, including some of the last remaining larger lots up to 1237sqm.

Having secured a sellout of the first and second release of Treble townhomes, Jinding has launched Opera Townhomes.



Jinding releases next stage of townhouses at masterplanned Octave in Junction Village

Soaring demand in all coastal Queensland markets is seeing developers fast-track their projects in an attempt to meet the continued demand from inter and outer state buyers.

The latest project to be fast tracked is in the $650 million townhouse development Serenity 4212, one of the largest waterfront projects currently underway on the Gold Coast.

The joint Helensvale venture between Keylin and Kinstone Group, adjacent to Hope Island,&nbsp;will see the third stage&nbsp;of Serenity Reserve brought forward after the sell outs of stage one and two, Serenity Waters and Serenity Green.

Serenity Reserve will comprise 83 townhomes each with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Designed by architectural firm DBI in conjunction with Modulus Architecture, prices for the townhomes&nbsp;will start from $548,000.

Serenity Reserve residences will sit next to&nbsp;a dedicated natural reserve community park, part of 27 hectares being gifted by Keylin to the city council.

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The wider Serenity 4212 development&nbsp;is being created&nbsp;around Lake Serenity along the shores of Saltwater Creek.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The latest release is aimed at buyers looking to capitalise on existing government grants, including the state government first-home owner&rsquo;s grant,&rdquo; said Keylin&nbsp;director Louis Cheung.

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&ldquo;Most of our buyers have been owner-occupiers, with many of them locals who are looking for the lifestyle and convenience of one of the best waterfront precincts on the Gold Coast.&rdquo;

Keylin fielded more than 3400 inquiries for the Serenity Waters release alone.

Developments are being fast-tracked all across the Gold Coast with developers inundated with enquiries.

Miles Residences, the luxury redevelopment of the Kirra Beach Hotel by KTQ Group, has been <a href="/news/qld/miles-residences-at-kirra-beach-now-80-sold-as-fast-tracked-construction-begins">fast-tracked after selling over 80 per cent of its stock</a>.

Ditto Cabana at Palm Beach, which saw&nbsp;23 of its 34 apartments <a href="/news/qld/which-gold-coast-apartment-developments-are-being-fast-tracked-due-to-strong-sales">sell within two weeks of its launch</a>.

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Serenity Reserve residences will sit next to a dedicated natural reserve community park, part of 27 hectares being gifted by Keylin to the city council.

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