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GRAND HORIZONS What’s nex t in luxury apar tment s

E XC LU S I V E R E S I D EN C E S A B OV E T H E FO R M ER DAV I D J O N E S ————————————— Heralding an exciting new era for the former David Jones building, 111 Castlereagh is a rare collection of 101 residences with an exclusive rooftop oasis and coveted views of Hyde Park and Sydney Harbour.

Prepare to be transformed by 111 Castlereagh.

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Melbourne CBD Melbourne 1301-1302/14 Queens Road $5 million-$5.5 million J E N M E LO CCO

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Expressions of interest: Close March 29 Agent: Prestige Homes of Victoria, Sean Cussell 0425 787 979 There has been much talk about people escaping to the country after

Offering panoramic views across Albert Park

2020, but what if you still have a love of the city? How about having a foot

Lake to Port Phillip Bay, this penthouse in the

in both camps – country retreat and city bolthole? If that’s a possibility

four-year-old Arthur Apartments development

for you, then apartments are a great option for the city living component.

features stone, timber and leather finishes.

In this Prestige Apartment Special we look at aspects of apartment living

It comes with a Gaggenau-appointed kitchen,

today – from finding a place where your pooch is as welcome as you are

smart-home technology, a customised home

(which is easier in some states than others), through to advice on downsizing

office, an outdoor kitchen and access to a

to an apartment and what type of flats are the best option for an investment

communal pool, gym and dining pavilion.

buy. We also have the latest on some of the country’s most luxurious new apartment buildings, from one that sits on the site of a former landmark department store (our cover story) through to a striking riverside development in Melbourne. Enjoy!

Editor: Jen Melocco Jen.Melocco@domain. com.au Editorial producer: Paige Tonna Group picture editor: Vashti Newcomb Senior designer: Colleen Chin Quan Graphic designer: Emma Staughton National managing editor: Alice Stolz Group director, Consumer: Jason Chuck Chief executive officer: Jason Pellegrino

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DESIGN DIGEST Bright start

COVER STORY Building on grand traditions

Residential sales: Queensland Brad McLeod 0429 571 826 New South Wales Belinda Sinclair 0414 580 903 Victoria & Tasmania Mitch Armstrong 0438 820 767 Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory Jeroen van de Peppel 0427 292 797

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LIVING IN Darling Point O U R COVE R 111 Castlereagh, 111 Castlereagh St,

ADVICE What to consider when downsizing

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THE PROPERTY INVESTOR What type of flat is a good buy

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HOT PROPERTY

Kangaroo Point Brisbane 18e/39 Castlebar Street $5.5 million

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For sale: Offers close April 14 Agent: Place Estate Agents Kangaroo Point, Simon Caulfield 0437 935 912 Capturing one of the best outlooks in all of Brisbane, this Castlebar Cove penthouse claims a 20-metre frontage with views stretching along the Brisbane River. It comes with 555 square metres of luxury accommodation and exclusive use of a 50-foot marina berth.

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Sydney 3/27 Moruben Road

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Auction: April 3

Agent: Yianni Mooney Property, Yianni Mooney 0420 300 977

Agent: De Brennan Property,

There’s an astonishing 650 square metres on title at the Anchorage on

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Maloja penthouse, plus magical views to Moreton Island. On two levels,

On the Balmoral Slopes, this three-bedroom,

the property includes a stone kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, multiple

open-plan, top-floor apartment has a deep

balconies – one with outdoor kitchen– and a wine cellar.

terrace and dazzling Middle Harbour views.

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Height of sophistication

COVER STORY

David Jones once trailblazed luxury and convenience on this site, and the 111 Castlereagh development is continuing the tradition.

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or generations of Sydneysiders, a visit to David Jones in the heart of the city was the height of sophistication.

From the opening of the first shop in 1838, the brand redefined the Australian retail landscape.

Over the years, it introduced the concept of European-style department stores to Sydney, astonished customers with the city’s first hydraulic lift, attracted royals, and staged the first Dior fashion parade outside Paris.

“I wanted a stunner,” Charles Lloyd Jones, son of founder David Jones, said when the Elizabeth Street store was launched in the 1920s. “Big, shining, lovely to every last detail.”

Eighty-three years after the neighbouring Market Street store opened and one year after the last customer was served in that building,

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a new era is dawning for the mid-city block.

In an eagerly anticipated inner-city release, apartments at 111 Castlereagh are about to hit the market, echoing the kind of trailblazing luxury and convenience associated with the address’s former occupant.

Developed by Cbus Property, the mixed-use project is made up of 101 high-end apartments in an elegantly curved, fjmtstudio-designed building that appears to float above the heritage-listed podium. The original structure will be transformed into 11,500 square metres of office space and a 6200-square-metre extension of Westfield Sydney’s shopping mall.

The streamlined facade will be retained and the art deco features reimagined internally.

A new central atrium will be carved into the

existing building to create a visual connection between the commercial and retail spaces, flooding the interiors with natural light while creating a dramatic sense of scale.

Richard Francis-Jones, design director at fjmtstudio, says the architecture of the new 22-storey, bronze elliptical building complements the historic sandstone context.

“We tried to place ourselves in the minds of the original architects, reimagining this building with the same progressive ambition.”

The curvilinear shapes continue through layers of landscaping on two levels of roof terraces, which feature an open-air swimming pool, a gym with yoga terrace, and a secret garden.

Lina Sjögren, principal of fjmtinteriors, says the apartments are characterised by quality,

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111 CASTLEREAGH 111 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW Developer: Cbus Property Architecture and landscape design: fjmtstudio Interior design: fjmtinteriors Number of apartments: 101, including three residences in the Penthouse Collection to be released separately Internal size (sqm): One-bed, 62; two-bed, 84-126; three-bed, 126175; four-bed skyhomes and penthouses, 221-464 External size (sqm): One-bed, 8; two-bed, 10; three-bed, 12-37; fourbed skyhomes and penthouses, 19-176 Price: On application Completion: Mid to late 2023 Agent: Colliers Residential, 1800 481 117 Open for inspection: The display gallery will be open by appointment only

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depth and substance. “The residences are designed as private, tranquil havens elevated high above the busy city streets, providing exceptional amenity for residents, both within the apartments themselves and also as part of the exclusive, sophisticated indoor and outdoor shared spaces.”

The interiors draw inspiration from the curved forms of the new tower. From private loggias and terraces and through floor-to-ceiling windows, most of the homes will capture views over Hyde Park to Sydney Harbour.

Living spaces harness a sophisticated palette of natural tones and textures, offset by statement elements. Buyers can tailor three different design palettes to their taste.

A concierge service will help residents arrange personal shopping, private catering, entertainment bookings and the like.

There are two bookable personal event spaces. The Retreat is a residents’ lounge with a wraparound terrace and catering kitchen.

The Archibald Room is a private dining space with facilities for meetings. A climate-controlled wine room called The Cellar will be available to some residents. Other highlights include an app-controlled automated parking system and electric vehicle charging.

Peter Chittenden, managing director of residential at Colliers, says 111 Castlereagh will appeal to buyers looking for boutique apartment living in the heart of the CBD. “The buyers of 111 Castlereagh will connect with the site’s heritage and the prime Hyde Park location in which it sits,” he says. “The residential amenity, including the expansive podium gardens and outdoor pool, is like nothing I’ve ever seen offered in this part of the city.”

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Dogged pursuit of furry companions Life in an apartment does not have to be pet-free as a change of attitudes – and laws – sweeps the nation.

I Main Robyn Vidler – with her Maltese shih tzu Lily – says pets add so much to people’s lives.

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n one of Melbourne’s elite apartment “towers of power” on St Kilda Road, retired cattle producer Beverley Northey can’t imagine life without her two rather smaller animals these days: chihuahua puppies Jenny and Poppy.

She fell in love with the breed while dog-sitting for good friend and gallery owner Judith Neilson’s pair, and had no hesitation buying into the Royal Domain Tower when she found out it was pet-friendly.

“It was quite difficult to find dogs during the lockdown, but I finally got these two little girls

and they’re sweethearts,” says Northey, 83.

“The building has rules that you can’t have dogs that bark all night, but everything seems to work well with pets here.

“One of the men on the desk once said to me that most of the pets are better looked after here than their owners. And I think that’s true!”

Pets are certainly more warmly welcomed in apartment buildings in Victoria than in most other states and territories.

Here, common law states that apartment pet bans are discriminatory, and legislation introduced in March 2020 means landlords

can’t prevent a tenant keeping an animal without a very good reason.

Similarly, in Queensland and the ACT, consent for keeping pets can’t be unreasonably withheld, but in NSW pet politics have turned poisonous, with rows over animal-banning bylaws dividing buildings, splitting communities and seeing battles waged at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).

But every dog, they say, has its day, and last year it was the turn of miniature schnauzer Angus. At the NSW Court of Appeal, his owner, Jo Cooper, won her long-running campaign to keep him in Sydney’s own apartment tower of power, Horizon in Darlinghurst, despite its antianimal bylaws.

“So, the court ruled that blanket bans are invalid as they are oppressive,” says lawyer Amanda Farmer of Your Strata Property.

“Now a new amendment to strata legislation has been introduced in NSW Parliament to say a bylaw is invalid if it ‘unreasonably’ prohibits the keeping of an animal, with ‘unreasonably’ now to be defined.

Left Jo Cooper cannot believe the furore that has ensued since she applied for approval to have her miniature schnauzer, Angus, allowed in the Horizon apartment building.

Below Beverley Northey and her two chihuahua puppies, Jenny and Poppy, live in the Royal Domain Tower, St Kilda.

“COVID-19 has shown us even more clearly how important it can be to have a companion animal.”

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“I think what we’re seeing in NSW is a lot of confusion and panic, but I think these are the teething problems you get whenever cultural change happens. Hopefully, in a few years’ time, we’ll put this behind us and accept that [keeping pets in apartments] is just a modern way of living.”

It certainly seems the Australian way.

Today, we have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, with two-thirds of households keeping no fewer than 5.1 million dogs, 3.8 million cats, 12.3 million fish, 5.6 million birds and 364,000 reptiles, according to the latest Animal Medicines Australia report.

“COVID-19 has shown us even more clearly how important it can be to have a companion animal,” says Nadia Crighton of Pet Insurance Australia. “They help our health, they lower blood pressure, they give us stress relief, and walking dogs keeps us fit.

That’s an opinion shared by Sydney dog-lover Robyn Vidler, who lives in an apartment on the lower north shore with her 15-year-old Malteseshih tzu Lily, after downsizing from Killara.

“It’s ridiculous for some buildings not to allow pets!” she says. “Would I be expected to wring Lily’s neck? Pets add so much to people’s lives and it’s great to have them around. I, for one, wouldn’t feel comfortable living in a building where people don’t like animals.”

The winds of change, fanned by both our increasing rates of pet ownership and that Jo Cooper decision in NSW, are being felt throughout the country, believes Professor Wendy Stone from Swinburne, lead author of a new report on pets and housing from the STEPHEN MCKENZIE

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI).

“There’s a lot of legislation underway nationally in this space and it’s generally all in the same direction – towards the inclusion of pets in our living arrangements,” she says. “It’s variable in different parts of the country but the Cooper decision we expect to have implications for the way strata operates everywhere.”

Most prestige apartment buildings in Melbourne are already pet-friendly, says Angela Davison, founder of apartment sales company Melbourne Living. “We find animals create a really nice atmosphere,” she says. “These are people’s homes, and especially when so many of our apartments are house-sized, they shouldn’t be treated any differently to houses.”

At Ray White Lower North Shore, head of urban living apartments Mary-Jane Hamer says less than 20 per cent of apartments in the area aren’t pet-friendly.

“We want more buildings to do away with any bans,” she says. “If they are no-pets, we know we’ll have a struggle selling them.”

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SEAFARERS RESIDENCES 713 Flinders Street, Docklands, VIC Architecture: Fender Katsalidis Developer: Riverlee Interior design: Carr Design Number of residences:

The last true waterfront site

123: 9 one-bed; 79 two-bed; 35 three-bed Internal sizes (sqm): One-bed, 61-77; two-bed, 95-169; three-bed, 152-471 External areas (sqm): One-bed, 0-21; two-bed,0-99; three-bed, 0-199 Prices: Park/city-view, $1.195 million; riverfront, $1.9 million Car parking: Most apartments have one or two car parks Completion estimate: Early 2024 Agent: Colliers International, 1300 308 295 Open for inspection: On-site display suite open by appointment

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A grand design from architects Fender Katsalidis pays tribute to the Yarra River’s historical industrial heritage.

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iews of Melbourne and all that makes it iconic are immensely valuable when it comes to cityside apartments. Some proud Melburnians would describe them as priceless. A framed vision of the Yarra River in your home is hard to put a price on.

At Seafarers Residences, on 220 metres of river frontage, residents with two and threebedroom apartments will have day and night views over the Yarra to the south and over a soon-to-be-established park to the north.

The building’s carefully planned orientation is one of the many features architect Nonda

Katsalidis is most proud of. “Big river frontages are really terrific,” he says. “Depending on the position of the apartments we’ve tried to maximise the outlook, whether it’s to the north and the park and sun, or to the south and the city. Each embraces the best part of that aspect.”

Seafarers, by developer Riverlee, will unlock a large portion of industrial land on Flinders Street that hasn’t been used in more than 40 years. The $500 million apartment and hotel complex promises to renew the site, which is often referred to as the missing link between Melbourne’s CBD and the Docklands.

An important part of the project will be the addition of a 3500-square-metre public park named Seafarers Rest. Designed by landscape architects at Oculus, the park will feature plenty of open spaces as well as seating for people to relax by the Yarra.

It’s a boon for city residents as well as local visitors and tourists, says Katsalidis. “It’s for the population of people and tourists who inhabit that whole zone, which was an abandoned industrial zone,” he says. “It’s really good to be part of that renaissance, that rejuvenation.

“People like to sit by the water and promenade up and down there, and that’s all going to be accessible to the public. I like the fact that the building is not locked up as a private enclave, but it will be part of the ongoing river activities that are changing the whole precinct from the casino up and down.”

The contemporary 18-storey Seafarers building sits atop and behind a heritage-listed wharf shed, which will be restored to become an 800-seat function centre.

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Interiors by Carr Design make great use of natural materials, textures and colours to complement the framed river views.

The building will contain 123 private residences, as well as 277 guest rooms managed by 1 Hotel. The global brand, which is renowned for its sustainability ethos, has hotels at New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park, and will soon open in London and Toronto.

Private residences at Seafarers are hotelbranded, giving residents access to five-star hotel amenities including in-room dining, personal shopping, pet services, dry cleaning, housekeeping, massages, personal training and beauty treatments.

This is in addition to the amenities organised and managed by 1 Hotel, which include a fitness centre, spa, wellness centre and swimming pool.

Interior designer Chris McCue says Seafarers, as an entirety, packages up luxury living together with an enviable Melbourne position.

“The location of the building, as the last true waterfront offering, is already a fantastic amenity in, and of, itself. However, when you then consider the connection to the 1 Hotel brand and all of its service and spatial amenity, the pocket park adjacent to the site and the

porcelain benchtops and splashbacks for durability and low maintenance. “This is as close to a house-like kitchen as we’ve come in multiresidential development,” McCue says.

The apartments’ spacious designs range between 61 and 471 square metres and feature large laundries, and study nooks. The colours, textures and materials tie in strongly to the building’s design and the site’s history.

This connection to the heritage features of the site will also see Riverlee restore, rather than scrap, old machinery left on the site.

This includes an electric crane built in 1948 to load and offload cargo in the days before shipping containers were introduced.

Distinctive features such as these will ensure the Melbourne of yesteryear remains part of the contemporary future which Seafarers will bring to this important location.

injection and vitality the development will contribute to the precinct, this is a development like no other,” he says. “The two- and threebedroom residences facing north to the city capture the ever-changing skyline of Melbourne CBD, far enough to take it all in, but close enough to quickly be a part of it all.

A highlight of the apartments is Carr Design’s collaboration with Italian kitchen designers at Snaidero. The result is high-end details such as joinery to the internals of the drawers with LED lighting, generous storage and large-format

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WITH 140 STAFF AT YOUR SERVICE, YOU’LL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME. A Seafarers lifestyle extends far beyond the luxuries of your grand-scale home.

As Melbourne’s first international hotel-branded residences, it also gives you access to all the guest amenities of Australia’s first 1 Hotel, and places a dedicated team of 140 staff at your service.

From housekeeping to pantry stocking; late night room service to a signature chef prepared dinner party; personal shopping to business services; pet care to picking up your dry cleaning; your 1 Hotel team is at your beck and call, seven days a week.

Situated on the last piece of Melbourne’s original waterfront, a Seafarers residence promises a truly life changing experience—but one that will have you feeling right at home, in no time at all.

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DARLING POINT

This is a suburb that feels like Paris, but with a more laid-back vibe, plenty of green spaces and amazing views. B y K ATE FARRE LLY Leigh Cholakos believes Sydney’s Darling Point

suburb Darling Point punches well above its

is a suburb best discovered on foot.

weight for waterfront green space and views.

“As the [late] style queen Diana Vreeland said,

views,” she says. “Depending on how high up in

of gems to discover if you go walking.”

an apartment block you are, you can get the Harbour Bridge. If you’ve got an eastern aspect

Darling Point restaurant she owns with her

you’ll get water views over Double Bay and if

husband, chef Felix Rutz.

you’re facing north, you’ll look out to the heads.”

eclectic architecture, beautiful convict-built

Diverse demographic

sandstone walls and hidden grottoes, likening it

While Darling Point regularly appears in Sydney’s

to a Parisian neighbourhood.

top three most expensive suburbs, Sauvage says

City sanctuary

Sydney 4/38 Darling Point Road $3 million

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most magnificent views of the Opera House and

shade of Rushcutters Bay Park to Bei Amici, the

She marvels at the suburb’s leafy streets,

Darling Point

“One of the biggest drawcards here is the

‘the eye has to travel’,” she says. “There are lots Every day Cholakos strolls through the dappled

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property prices start from $1 million and range up to $70 million, attracting everyone from young

As there’s only a handful of commercial offerings

city professionals to captains of industry. That

in Darling Point, Bei Amici has become a social

diversity is due in part to the fact that 87 per cent

hub for residents who love the relaxed service,

of dwellings are apartments, while the limited

Auction: March 31

big windows and dog-friendly footpath tables.

number of free-standing homes tend to be

Agent: Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty,

“The demographic here [comprises] people

sprawling mansions built on the waterfront.

Daphne Sauvage 0415 479 151

who are really well-travelled, and they know their

“Some residents work in the city at full-on jobs

food and wine,” says Cholakos. “There are a lot of

and they love to come back home and just watch

this apartment captures views across the

CEOs and government officials and they like good

the water,” says Sauvage. “Then there are people

treetops to the Harbour Bridge. It has a private

food and service in a causal atmosphere – we’re

coming out of big homes who want somewhere

entry and level access from the double garage.

not stuffy or pretentious.”

quiet and safe to live with stunning views. They

And if you prefer to dine by the water, the staff at Bei Amici will happily pack you a picnic to enjoy at Rushcutters Bay, McKell or Yarranabbe park.

Local agent Daphne Sauvage of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty says for a small

In a pet-friendly block of nine with a shared pool,

might be semi-retired and wanting to get out of the hustle and bustle.”

You can get amazing Harbour Bridge views

Hover your camera over the

bus or train, with Edgecliff Station a short walk

from an elevated perch

code to see Domain listings

along New South Head Road.

in Darling Point.

in Darling Point

Sauvage says the city is easily reached by ferry,

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ADVICE

B y DANIE L B UTKOVICH

VAIDA SAVICKAITE

What to consider before downsizing Whatever you do, don’t rush. There are many aspects of apartment living that should be closely investigated.

The position of the apartment within its suburb is critical, and walkability is key, especially for buyers seeking a village lifestyle, says Cohen.

Understand strata issues Apartment owners share in the owners’ corporation that owns the building and

The children have moved out to start families of

Investigate the building

their own, the garden is growing wild and costing

Smaller complexes tend to be popular, Kollosche

decisions, often through a small group of

a fortune to maintain, and you’re spending more

says: “There’s a lot of interest in boutique

elected owners known as the strata committee.

time cleaning the pool than swimming in it.

buildings at the moment. They want to be in

A new home better suited to a more relaxed lifestyle could be the answer.

“The reason most people downsize is they find their house too big in terms of upkeep,” says Melbourne buyers advocate David Morrell of

common property, sets bylaws and makes

Approval of pets or renovations tend to be

a smaller community where they know their

the most contentious decisions, including

neighbours. They’re looking for permanent

issues such as flooring materials or the size

residential buildings, not ones that appeal more

of animals.

to investors.”

Investigating the residents is critical, Cohen

Before buying, purchasers should commission a strata report detailing the financial health

Morrell and Koren. “Or they’re trying to take a bit

says, especially for buyers who have never shared

and history of the building, says strata manager

of capital out.”

walls with neighbours.

and Strata Plus client relationship manager

Apartments can offer low-maintenance living

“You want to make sure you don’t have any very

without sacrificing on quality, but not all are

difficult neighbours that are going to give you a lot

created equal.

of problems in your old age.”

apartment that will suit their changing needs.

Choose the right property Empty-nesters typically look for wellproportioned modern apartments requiring minimal upkeep, says Gold Coast real estate agent Michael Kollosche. “Most people are looking to get rid of the maintenance and have the convenience of being able to lock up and leave, and live a more stress-free lifestyle.”

Large floor plans with at least three bedrooms

“There’s a lot of interest in boutique buildings at the moment.”

Consider the location Home-owners leaving a large property are

are the most desirable, and accessibility should

often looking to spend more time experiencing

be a priority, says Sydney buyers agent and

their surroundings.

Cohen Handler founder Simon Cohen.

“Ask the conveyancer to dig deeper into the strata report,” she says. “Check that they’re not in a deficit, check that they have a capital works

Buyers accustomed to a large, free-standing house need to be picky when looking for an

Jane Giacobbe.

“They are usually looking for something with

plan and a capital works fund … and check that they’re actually contributing to it.

Downsizing strategies Many buyers tend to splurge when downsizing, leaving less to live on. This is often the result of selling first and being forced to act quickly, Morrell says.

“Be cautious – don’t make huge decisions instantaneously,” he says. “If you’re not sure, rent one for six months and see whether apartment living is for you.”

Daniel Butkovich is Domain’s National Advice Editor.

Apartments can offer low-maintenance

“They’re looking for ease of living, either on one

good amenities close to a lot of commercial

level or with lift access,” he says. “You don’t want

infrastructure and within walking distance to

Preparing to negotiate or bid on your dream

living without

something with stairs.”

shops, restaurants and cafes,” Kollosche says.

property? Find your feet at domain.com.au

sacrificing on quality.

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THE PROPERTY INVESTOR

VAIDA SAVICKAITE

How to choose an apartment Amenities? Levies? Rising rates? High-rise? There’s a lot to consider when looking for investment flats. B y SU E WILLIAMS

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Investing in an apartment brings its own set of questions.

glistening new apartment tower with a pool, a gym and a rooftop garden is likely to be enormously enticing to prospective tenants. But for investors, should all those alluring amenities sound the alarm bells?

Like the buildings themselves, it’s a multistoried prospect.

On the plus side for investors, it’s unlikely the units will ever be empty. If demand falls for apartments, these will – with a possible rent adjustment – always have their pick of the pool of available tenants.

But on the downside, those facilities can be expensive to maintain in terms of quarterly strata levies, so the yield may well be lower.

And capital growth? If a slick building becomes fashionable and continues to be regarded as hip, then capital growth may power on through. Or not.

“With facilities like a pool, then an apartment in such a building will always be easier to rent out,” says Sophie Liu of PMI Investment. “But the levies can be very high, which will eat away at your income. So, I often prefer to invest in something more modest, no more than six floors

high and with minimal amenities to pay for.

They are always cheaper to run, and yet the returns can be good. At the end of the day, I think the first priority should be less looking at the facilities on offer, and more on the location, and whether it’s close to shops and transport.”

“I ... prefer to invest in something more modest, no more than six floors.”

Another consideration should be the macroeconomic situation, says Dr Alex Joiner, chief economist at IFM Investors. At the moment, many investments are coming up roses, fertilised with rock-bottom interest rates.

“People in my parents’ generation have been able to capitalise over three decades on falling interest rates,” Dr Joiner says. “They’ve enjoyed

healthy capital appreciation on top of rents.

“But while the returns are very good now, you have to remember we’re at the top of the cycle.

Over the next five to 10 years, we’ll be in a rising rates environment, so I’d be a little bit more cautious.”

In that situation, if he were looking to invest in an apartment, he thinks he’d be looking for one that’s a little different from the others, with something that makes it unique or, at least, less generic. That could be an apartment that’s more boutique or is bigger or has a separate kitchen.

Apartment investors also have to be aware of trends in unit-living of the post-COVID-19 world, recommends Christine Williams, property strategist with Smarter Property Investing.

Pre-COVID, student accommodation was a real cash cow for investors, particularly for property within three kilometres of the CBD. “But now, people are looking at apartments in a different way,” she says. “They want to be comfortable in bigger apartments so they can work from home if they need to, and they want some open space.

“We’ve all been spending more time at home too, so they might like more facilities, but need to know there’s enough cash in the funds to keep them well-maintained. In addition, the taller a building, the more you can claim in depreciation. And those are the ones that are likely to have those pools and gardens.”

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METROPOL Cooyong Street, Reid, ACT Architecture: Fender Katsalidis Developer: Geocon Group Pty Ltd Interior design: Fender Katsalidis Landscape design: Oculus Landscaping Number of apartments: 550 – 127 remaining; onebed, two-bed, three-bed Internal size (sqm): onebed, 39-86; two-bed, 49113; three-bed, 82-157 External size (sqm): onebed, 8-23; two-bed, 8-86;

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three-bed, 8-128

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Prices: One-bed, $447,900-$699,900; twobed, $537,900-$1.03 million; three-bed, $728,900-$1.11 million Completion: mid-2021 Agent: Adam Morgan, 0487 888 666 Open for inspection: Monday-Friday 10am4pm, Saturday 9-11am, Sunday 10am -12pm; Geocon City Sales Centre, Shop B14/148 Bunda Street, Canberra ACT 2600

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n any residential high-rise offering there can only ever be a limited number of penthouses, and, in highly anticipated developments like Geocon’s Metropol, they get snapped up in record time.

But the creatives behind this project in Canberra’s city centre had an innovative solution to help quench buyer appetite for rooftop living: a shared residents’ penthouse.

Set on level eight, the penthouse is available for residents to hire if they feel like entertaining guests, hosting family for a private function or celebrating a special occasion. It comes with a

chef-inspired kitchen, high-tech entertainment facilities and an infinity pool with city outlooks across the lake.

“There’s not really anything else on offer like this in the city,” says Geocon corporate affairs manager Elliot Woods. “Buyers have been really stoked. You can get some pretty nice stuff in Woden and the inner south, but not in the city.”

With 423 of 550 apartments already sold, buyers will need to move swiftly. “We have huge confidence that it will sell out,” says Woods.

“There’s a lot more confidence in the market at all levels, but certainly at that high level. People

have been sitting on their hands for a year and now they’re ready to move.”

There are only three of the 10 penthouses left, with prices ranging from $1.3 million up to $1.6 million, plus several three-bedroom apartments.

Geocon head of sales Adam Morgan says the penthouses are beautifully appointed with integrated appliances, high-end floorboards, waterfall finishes on the stone bench tops, a freestanding tub in the bathroom and pendant lighting. They have generous balconies and several have lock-up garaging.

Woods says the penthouses and threebedroom properties have drawn wealthy downsizers looking for a premium product in the heart of Canberra.

“They’re people who have grown up in the suburbs with a big yard, but they don’t want that maintenance any more,” he says.

“They’re also keen on connectivity. From Metropol it’s 10 minutes’ walk to the middle of the city and 15 minutes’ walk up to Mount Ainslie.”

Several bus routes stop at Metropol, and the

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Geocon’s head of sales, Adam Morgan, says the penthouses at Metropol are beautifully appointed.

light rail and Canberra Centre shopping mall are within easy walking distance. Right on the doorstep you’ll find the four-hectare Glebe Park.

“Glebe Park is Canberra’s best open green space,” says Morgan. “It’s a lot like Sydney’s Hyde Park, with a playground and gazebos, well-manicured grounds, beautiful grass and oak trees. It’s a good representation of Canberra year-round and it looks beautiful in summer, winter, autumn and spring.

“You’ve got Metropol on one side and another premium apartment offering on the other side, and Canberra Centre to the right. It’s a welcome green break in a high density zone.”

Along with the shared penthouse, there are communal rooftop terraces with views over the Brindabellas and Mount Ainslie, plus a hanging garden, all designed by leading Canberra landscape architecture firm Oculus.

Architectural giants Fender Katsalidis, whose previous work includes the New Acton precinct and Mona in Tasmania, designed the three interconnected buildings that make up Metropol, drawing inspiration for the project

from some of Canberra’s best-loved civic buildings including the National Gallery, the High Court of Australia and the Carillon.

These robust structures have a restrained material palette with concrete, glass and precious metal finishes. With the scaffolding down from two of the three buildings, the striking, angled facade and strong vertical lines now deliver a commanding street presence in Reid, one of the city’s oldest suburbs.

Inquiries have increased after the opening of a display suite at Metropol last month, allowing

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buyers to see the quality of the development.

Woods says buyers have plenty of choice of one and two-bedroom city apartments, but fewer options for three-bedders.

“It’s [been] hard to find nice three-bedroom apartments built in the last five years, so this is a rare opportunity,” he says.

“The Metropol apartments have really elegant finishes, the colour schemes are quite contemporary with earthy pastels. It’s great to be seeing this kind of stock coming into the city.”

Geocon’s High Society is another premium offering for Canberra, with 32 three-bedroom apartments from a total of 542, priced from $659,900 to $1.06 million.

Another Fender Katsalidis design, High Society has a wellness centre with a spa, gym, yoga room and heated outdoor pool. There’s a wine-cellar function space, a children’s activity room, a cinema and an observation deck.

It is part of Geocon’s Republic precinct, Belconnen, and sits atop the Abode Hotel, with 19 commercial premises at street level.

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THE LANES RESIDENCES 11 Lakeview Boulevard, Mermaid Waters, QLD Architecture: Sunland Group and Contreras Earl Architecture Interior design: Sunland Group Developer: Sunland Group Number of residences: 150 across two towers: 17 one-bed; 10 two-bed; one two-bed, two-bath; 77 two-bed, two-bath plus study; 10 two-bed, twobath plus media room; seven three-bed; 20 three-bed plus media

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room; two two-bed penthouses; six threebed penthouses.

Prices: One-bed, $457,500-$492,500; two-bed, $560,000$595,000; two-bed plus study, $635,000$770,000; three-bed, $1,027,500-$1,032,500; two-bed penthouse, $1.115 million; three-bed penthouse, $1.725 million-$1.825 million Completion estimate: Mid-2021 Agent: Sunland, Cathy Manley, 1300 577 071 Open for inspection: Sales office at Lakeview Boulevard (via Hooker Boulevard), The Lakes, Mermaid Waters. Open daily by appointment.

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f there’s anywhere in Australia where penthouses are highly sought-after, it’s definitely the Gold Coast. The postcard views of the sparkling blue waters below make these apartments the crowning glory of any high-rise on the Goldy.

The Lanes Residences, part of The Lakes development at Mermaid Waters, will bring eight luxury penthouses to the market. And, with sweeping views over Lake Unity, they are sure to be snapped up fast.

In addition to the waterfront vistas, the penthouses offer generous proportions with

open floor plans. The three-bedroom penthouses measure up to 236 square metres, while the two-bedroom penthouses reach up to 131 square metres.

Oversized balconies allow residents to make the most of the balmy climate, while floor-toceiling windows frame the natural beauty to be enjoyed indoors on the odd cold day.

Media rooms feature in some of the penthouses, so movie nights don’t have to mean leaving home. All penthouses have integrated fridges and warming drawers.

But while the penthouses offer the very best

views and maximum spaces, the high level of finishes across The Lanes development means other apartments don’t miss out on quality.

“One of the principles Sunland applies to its portfolio is the level of finish that we naturally provide within a development; it doesn’t change necessarily within the context of a penthouse or a sub-penthouse or a three-bedroom apartment,” says Sahba Abedian, managing director at developer Sunland Group.

“We try to ensure the quality of the development is reflected across the spectrum of apartments on offer.

“So, naturally with a penthouse, it has the best orientation. Of course, the generous size of the apartments is what really attracts the clientele, bearing in mind we set a standard that is at the higher level within the precinct we’re creating.

“Ultimately for us it’s ensuring we’re delivering the highest quality irrespective of the spatial dimensions,” Abedian adds.

The apartment interiors have a neutral palette, creating a calm atmosphere that invites residents to decorate to their personal style.

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The laid-back interior design and low-maintenance lifestyle close to beaches combine to entice expat and interstate buyers.

They can choose either herringbone timber floors or large-format Italian tiles for their living areas, while benchtops come in either reconstituted stone or Italian marble.

Floating vanities in the bathrooms and glossy cabinetry in the kitchen feature across the 150 apartments in the two towers that make up the first release.

The 10 and 12-storey towers are currently under construction, with the second stage to bring third and fourth towers, also 10 and 12 storeys, into the fold.

Designed by Sunland’s in-house team in collaboration with Contreras Earl Architecture, the sculptural shape of the high-rises will ensure the buildings are an eye-catching addition to the canals and lakes of Mermaid Waters, says Abedian.

“The [towers] vary slightly in size but ultimately the design language is one and the same,” he says. “It’s really inspired by nature and the movement of trees climbing upwards. So you have these two towers really embracing the lake.

It’s a reflection of the movement of the building

as it touches the ground. We’ve tried to ensure the architecture is very organic, fluid and provides a connection to the landscape or the urbanscape.”

The Lanes Residences is the first apartment development at The Lakes, a $1.3 billion master-planned community. The 42-hectare lakefront precinct will be complemented by ground-level retail and dining, parklands, bikeways and a waterfront promenade.

To emphasise the community feel of the new development, the Lanes Retail Village will

feature laneways with a fresh-food market hall, cafes, restaurants, a health and wellbeing precinct, office space and a 3500-square-metre lakeside community green to host seasonal events such as markets.

“Owner-occupiers and downsizers are primarily our target demographic. As we’ve observed, particularly during this COVID period, south-east Queensland has experienced a significant inflow from interstate migration and, of course, also repatriation of expats coming back to Australia,” Abedian says.

Transport links are simple, with the M1 to Brisbane just 10 minutes drive away and the nearest bus stop 500 metres away.

It’s just a three-minute drive to the Pacific Fair shopping centre at Broadbeach and less than five minutes to nearby beaches.

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WOOLOOWARE BAY 461 Captain Cook Drive, Woolooware, NSW Developer: Aoyuan International and Capital Corporation Architecture: TURNER Interior design: Axlund & Goldstein Interiors Number of apartments: 255 Internal size (sqm): onebed, 51-61; two-bed, 7990; three-bed, 110-128 External size (sqm): onebed, 7-30; two-bed, 10-71; three-bed, 11-55 Prices: one-bed, $625,000-$725,000; two-bed, $895,000-$1.01 million; three-bed, $1.575$1.85 million Completion: 2023 Agent: Colliers & Highland, 1800 088 800 Open for inspection: 71-73 Cronulla Street, Cronulla, NSW 2230.

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Great apartments from small to large The Woolooware Bay Luxe Collection homes all have water views, regardless of their number of bedrooms.

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ot every buyer looking for a luxury apartment wants three bedrooms and a position on, or close to, the top floor.

In fact, one of the hallmarks of a prestige residential offering is the element of choice: in finishes, in floor plans and, at Woolooware Bay, in the size and location of your apartment.

The Woolooware Bay Luxe Collection offers a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments with one important thing in common: water views.

“We’ve put together a collection of quality apartments that have amazing views, but we

haven’t just focused on the larger apartments, which is what our competitors mainly do,” says Matthew Crews, deputy development director, Aoyuan International.

“We’ve got some really great apartments right down to one-bedrooms.”

Crews says the team from Aoyuan International and joint developer Capital Corporation wanted Woolooware Bay to represent a microcosm of the Sutherland Shire, and that meant enabling all parts of the demographic to purchase within the project.

“By providing an opportunity for affordable

apartments with views, we’ve really followed the market,” he says.

“We’ve been quite malleable in this final stage and adapted to what the market was asking for.

We’ve gone from looking at the right-sized apartment for the single downsizer to the very large apartment for a downsizer moving from areas of The Shire where they’re used to a lot more space.”

The Luxe Collection offers mostly waterfront apartments with expansive views across Botany Bay towards the city.

“The primary views are to the north, but there are also apartments with north-east and northwest views from Cronulla’s beaches to Captain Cook Bridge and the Sylvania Waters area,” says Crews.

With Woolooware High School to the east, a golf club to the south, Solander Fields to the west, and the bay to the north, Woolooware Bay is in the fortunate position of offering views that are unlikely to be interrupted by future development.

“We’re lucky because it’s a development that

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The apartments have a coastal aesthetic that is not overtly “seaside” but takes inspiration from the natural surroundings.

sits quite proudly in the landscape and doesn’t have any real adjacent neighbours,” Crews says.

“So, it’s a unique opportunity to have a place where you can genuinely say it’s an unlikely scenario the views will ever be built out.”

And buyers will have the option to enjoy the views throughout the working week, with each Luxe Collection apartment boasting a home office/multi-function room.

“COVID introduced the necessity to work from home, and we have seen a phenomenon where people are choosing the eastern part of the Sutherland Shire as a place where they can have a living environment with a relaxed, almost holiday-type feel still within an hour’s commute of the city,” says Crews.

“They are comfortable travelling that distance a few days a week and work at home a few days a week. So, we’ve moved with that, and we’re providing spaces within our apartments for genuine home office spaces. That’s where our internet hub is located, and buyers are offered the option to do a complete study fit-out.”

Every Luxe Collection buyer is also offered a

free consultation with the project’s interior designer, Sue Axlund of Axlund & Goldstein, who has eschewed the current trend for hard urban finishes, opting instead for a coastal aesthetic that is not overtly “seaside” but takes inspiration from the natural surroundings.

“Sue has one-on-one meetings with purchasers to discuss their needs,” says Crews.

Having the ability to customise your new apartment is key to the “luxe” factor of the Luxe Collection. Although Crews says with stone kitchens, timber floors, and integrated, highend Smeg appliances all standard inclusions, buyers to date have been very happy with the fit-out on offer.

Residents have already moved into stages one, two and three of Woolooware Bay, with just stage four, inclusive of the Luxe Collection, the new Bay Central shopping centre, a new dining precinct, a 71-key Quest hotel and the rebuilt Cronulla Sharks Leagues Club, yet to come.

Crews says both existing residents and potential buyers are looking forward to the completion of the final stage early in 2023.

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“Buyers are very excited about theupcoming shopping centre and dining precinct,” he says.

“A lot of people can see that once they move in, they won’t have to get in the car to do anything; they can just go downstairs.

They also like the fact we’ve got a bus service out front to Cronulla Beach, and we’ll have a car-share scheme too.”

Crews says the new leagues club, with its “amazing 1800-square-metre deck”, is instrumental to the development’s success.

“The Sharks Club is an integral part of Woolooware Bay,” he says.

“It’s going to be the new community hub with a brand new reno completed by the Sharks. They have an aspiration to make it the best hospitality venue in the Sutherland Shire.”

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B y E LICIA M U RR AY GRANDE ESTATE, PYRMONT BAY 69-71 Harris Street and 18-22 Mount Street, Pyrmont, NSW Architecture: Tzannes Developer: TWT Property Group Interior design: DBI Landscape design: Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects Number of apartments: 11 in total, with six

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six-bed, 916-1021 External size (sqm): Four-bed, 81-91; six-bed, 164-230 plus pool Prices: Four-bed from $7.5 million, six-bed from $16.5 million Completed Agent: McGrath Projects, Murray Wood, 0499 588 133 Open for inspection: By appointment

Grande sizes and high quality These terrace homes on the fringe of the CBD provide the space normally associated with the leafy suburbs.

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n sought-after inner-city neighbourhoods, where space is at a premium, it’s rare to find new projects offering such luxuries as double-height voids, full-sized butler’s kitchens and room for wine cellars or home theatres.

That’s what makes Grande Estate, Pyrmont Bay such a surprise package. Not only does this collection of terrace homes enjoy a prime position on the fringe of the CBD, it also offers the sort of spacious floor plans and voluminous architecture more commonly associated with tree-lined streets in the suburbs.

Murray Wood, of McGrath Projects, says five of the 11 completed homes have already sold to buyers wanting to secure the space and quality of a suburban house in the CBD. “That covers both local upsizers ... and highnet-worth buyers wanting to create wine cellars, music rooms, home theatres and all the other

accompaniments that they see fitting their lifestyle,” Wood says. “Size really does matter for these buyers; that is, size and quality.”

Developed by TWT Property Group, the homes offer a variety of multi-level layouts with flexible rooms that can be tailored to residents’ needs.

Tzannes’ design takes its cues from the heritage setting – there is still evidence of Pyrmont’s former lives as a quarry, sugar refinery, wool and wheat store and maritime hub.

Interior designer Anna Goh, an associate director at DBI, says the homes are built on high-quality sandstone, which helped inform the design of the new homes: “Sandstone, while being a natural material, possesses an honesty and warmth, making it a desirable canvas for the future furnishings of the residents.”

The warmth of the stone is balanced by blue-grey Elba marble and fumed oak timber

flooring. Dramatic Philippe Malouin brass Gridlock pendant lights provide an industrialchic focal point over the entertaining areas.

The combination of sandstone, bronze, brass and matte black metal presents a modern interpretation of the heritage streetscape.

The upper levels have views over the Harbour Bridge and Barangaroo. Each level is accessible by stairs or private lift. The terraces also feature individual security systems, separately zoned airconditioning, breakout kitchenettes and lock-up garages.

Taylor Brammer Landscape Architects’ design uses trees and other plants for a lush delineation between different parts of the development and leafy views from inside the homes.

Midway between Pyrmont Bay and JonesBay, Grande is well connected by road, paths and public transport to the CBD and other parts of the city. Pyrmont Bay is the closest ferry wharf.

There are light rail stops at Pyrmont Bay, The Star and John Street. Buses stop near the front door of the new homes.

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A truly rare opportunity. Two Penthouse Residences elevated above Bondi Junction with Views over the Eastern Suburbs Luxuriously curated by Koichi Takada Architects, let the visionary interiors transport you to a place of tranquillity and indulgence. Feature skylights provide a dramatic focal point, whilst the sculptural stone kitchen island curves in fluid motion. In the master bathroom, immerse yourself in a decadent free-standing bath.

BOND is crowned by an incredible rooftop garden and residents’ cinema whilst below at ground level a sophisticated new club and leisure destination awaits.

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B y MAG ARE T Q UILTE R BOND 1-9 Gray Street, Bondi Junction, NSW Architecture: Group GSA Developer: Capital Corporation Interior designer: Koichi Takada Architects Landscape designer: Urbis Number of apartments: 80, including two penthouses Internal size (sqm): penthouses, 122-177

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Completion date: Second half of 2023 Sales Agent: Colliers International, 1800 030 502

Drawing inspiration from nature BOND at Bondi Junction brings together influences from the beaches and parks that surround it.

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efined by a lifestyle that reflects the best of both worlds – the city to the west and nature to the east – Bondi Junction is a kaleidoscope of urban living where everything you need is on hand.

It’s also close to sprawling parklands and sun-kissed beaches – the inspiration behind its newest collection of boutique residences, BOND. Sitting above the reimagined Club Bondi Junction RSL, BOND is a 10-storey building that houses 80 beautifully considered apartments, including two penthouses.

It’s the creative work of architects Group GSA, interior design studio Koichi Takada Architects and placemakers Urbis.

The chairman of Capital Corporation and the developer of BOND, Steve Grant, selected the designers to deliver a project that makes you feel like you are stepping into an urban oasis.

“I want people to get home from work and feel like they’re on holiday, to feel like that place is where they want to live and where they want to be,” Grant says.

Thoughtfully considered for the streetscape and surrounding area, and tying the heritage features of the RSL building below to the modern apartments above, Group GSA’s distinct “butterfly wings” facade sits elegantly yet whimsically above the podium level.

“Our interior design draws from the natural surroundings to create organically inspired spaces so that residents can reconnect with a more natural living environment,” says Koichi Takada of Koichi Takada Architects. “A sense of retreat, a place to connect and recharge.”

The house-like qualities of BOND’s penthouses are the ultimate in apartment living. The spacious floor plans, open-style living and

premium features sit in harmony with their sculptural form and soft edges. Floor-to-ceiling glazing captures views and natural light.

High-end finishes and state-of-the-art smarthome automation add to their luxurious feel.

The penthouses also feature a stone kitchen and opulent, spa-like bathrooms with curved walls. Each bedroom has a built-in wardrobe, and the master has an expansive walk-in robe and an en suite with a free-standing bath.

Penthouse residents have the choice of two finish schemes.

“The dusk and dawn colour palettes come from BOND’s natural surroundings. Dusk has the deep colours from the beach in the afternoons, and Dawn is inspired by the surrounding parks, the paperbarks and sandstone,” explains Grant.

Crowned with a rooftop oasis, the penthouses have direct access to lush rooftop gardens.

Quiet reading nooks, a viewing deck, and a yoga lawn offer moments of solitude while the kitchen and barbecue area, firepit and outdoor cinema are where people gather.

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FROM THE OUTSET, CLARION MAKES A CONFIDENT STATEMENT, WITH ITS ICONIC CONCRETE FAÇADE AND PUNCHED STYLE OPENING — DESIGNED TO REFLECT ALEXANDRIA’S UNIQUE WAREHOUSE AND INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE. CONTEMPORARY AND URBAN, YET HOMELY AND WARM, IS THE UNMISTAKABLE BALANCE CLARION STRIKES. Visit www.clarionresidences.com.au for more information.

• Display Apartment Open Saturday 10.00am - 11.30am or By Appointment • 18 x 3 bedroom executive residences • Open breezeways, vertical landscaping, energy efficient • Architecture and Interiors by SJB • Completion March 2021 • 136 sqm penthouse style living starts from $1,645,000

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B y E LICIA M U RR AY CLARION 19 Ralph Street, Alexandria, NSW Architecture and interior design: SJB Developer: Milligan Group/MNi Landscape design: Black Beetle Number of apartments: 18 three-bed apartments, including four penthouses. About half are still available.

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105-130

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30-100

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Price: $1.645 million$1.8 million Completed Agent: David Lee, NG Farah, 0488 897 897 Open for inspection: The completed apartments can be viewed on Saturday from 10am to 11.30am or by appointment.

At home with personality and passion Clarion is a high-end development that will make you feel like you have a personal relationship with the architect.

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etween the foodie delights of The Cannery, the fields of Sydney Park, and Alexandria’s shopping and cafe scene, a head-turning collection of oversized apartments is about to welcome its first residents.

Clarion, from developer Milligan, has 18 threebedroom homes, including four penthouses, designed by leading Sydney studio SJB. The residences are a dramatic departure from cookie-cutter off-the-plan units. Inspired

by SJB design director Adam Haddow’s award-winning Cleveland Rooftop home, the development targets owner-occupiers by employing bold interiors and lavish finishes, from light-grey terrazzo to green marble, European fireplaces, soaring exposed concrete ceilings and glass cavity sliding balcony doors.

David Lee of NG Farah says all the buyers to date plan to live in the homes.

“The building was never designed to appeal to investors,” Lee says. “They could have packed it full of one and two-bedroom apartments, but they didn’t because they wanted to build an iconic building in the area for owner-occupants.”

Young professionals who work in the city and downsizers, including from outer suburbs such as Dural, make up most of the early purchasers.

“They’re attracted to the eastern suburbs lifestyle, the convenience of being around their family and near the city.”

Haddow has compared the architecture to a passionfruit, “with its hard, punched rind and soft, luxurious centre.” A precast concrete exterior with robust scalloped panels and timber cladding makes a striking contrast to the sumptuous interiors. The sense of space inside the homes is reminiscent of the neighbourhood’s traditional warehouse architecture.

The two towers in the new six-storey building are connected by a bridge on level four, where a residents’ pool, gym, sauna, reading room and landscaped areas are located.

Windows and outdoor spaces – landscaped

by Black Beetle – are orientated to enhance residents’ connection with nature. Hearty’s Pancakes, a hip new cafe on the ground floor, will open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Clarion is part of a sweeping revitalisation of Alexandria and falls within the Green Square urban renewal project, which is transforming the city’s oldest industrial heartland into new residential communities.

Green Square station is 15 minutes’ walk away.

With construction due to be completed this month, buyers will avoid the usual waiting period involved with off-the-plan purchases.

“The whole idea for this development was to deliver … architecture that’s high-end, bespoke.

It’s like you’ve gone away with Adam Haddow of SJB, and he’s designed your home for you,” MNi director Aaron Milligan says.

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B y K ATE J O N E S AUSTRALIA 108 70 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC Architecture: Fender Katsalidis Developer: World Class Global Interior design: Carr Number of residences: 1105: 944 Sky Rise Residences; 161 premium Cloud Residences Internal sizes (sqm): 47-211 External areas (sqm):

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$1.915 million; sub-penthouse from $4.746 million Completion estimate: March 2021 Agent: CBRE, Andrew Leoncelli, 1300 888 770 Open for inspection: Display suite located on the ground floor at 70 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank.

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Welcome to the high society In this towering luxury building, it’s a compliment to be told you have your head in the clouds.

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here’s an exhilaration that comes with soaring to great heights and this is what residents of the upper floors at Australia 108 have to look forward, and down, to.

The Cloud Residences and Nova subpenthouses in the 319-metre-high tower are located in the blue skies or in the clouds, depending on Southbank’s weather. It’s an ethereal setting for these newly completed apartments in the southern hemisphere’s tallest residential tower. Designed to feel like houses in the sky, these super-luxury apartments are elevating the standards of city living.

Architect Nonda Katsalidis of renowned firm Fender Katsalidis said that, with their spacious layouts and a long list of amenities, it’s easy to see how comparable these apartments are with houses. “The simple reason is they’ve got all the space and facilities of a house,” he says.

“There are lots of bedrooms, big living areas and there’s an apartment that has a whole floor.”

Australia 108 is recognisable not just for its outstanding height, but also its eye-catching “Starburst” across levels 70 and 71. The protruding star shape encompasses both levels and was inspired by the Commonwealth Star on the Australian flag.

The golden Starburst contains the Star Club resident facilities and complements the goldplated upper levels of nearby Eureka Tower, also designed by Fender Katsalidis.

“I really enjoy seeing it in the skyline – it’s a strong image with the Starburst,” says Katsalidis. “I also enjoy the similarities with Eureka, they’re almost like a chess pair, like a king and a queen.”

It’s at the 2800-square-metre Star Club where the breathtaking views of Australia 108 come

into full effect. The 360-degree panoramas take in the city, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake and Port Phillip Bay. The show-stoppers at the Star Club are the twin infinity-edge pools that cantilever 210 metres above the streets below. These jawdropping “twinfinity pools” make the most of the building’s stunning vistas, says CBRE’s Victorian managing director, Andrew Leoncelli.

The spacious amenities at Australia 108 across levels 11, 70 and 71 take up almost 5000 square metres of floor space. They include gyms, dining rooms, lounge rooms, a reading room, theatres, a golf simulator and a sky garden.

“This project has literally everything,” says Leoncelli. “The fit-out is phenomenal, at a good scale and finished beautifully. There’s also lots of space so you can easily enjoy the facilities without being on top of everybody.”

In a feat of design and engineering, Australia 108 celebrates the completion of its construction this month.

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PENTHOUSE No. 182

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Two levels of absolute luxury in Norwest, offering multiple living spaces, three entertaining balconies and a private master retreat.

Low maintenance living with secure lift access between levels | Large master suite boasting a 44sqm balcony, overlooking Norwest Lake Expansive chef’s kitchen with Miele appliances & Caesarstone benchtops | Short walk to Norwest Metro Station & Norwest Marketown

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ENQUIRE NOW | 1300 312 842 NorwestCity.com.au/Haven For full terms and conditions, please visit norwestcity.com.au/haven. Information herein is believed to be correct but is not guaranteed. Mulpha Norwest reserves the right to alter designs and specifications without notice at any time. Intending purchasers should rely on their own enquiries and see Contracts for Sale. The images are for illustrative purposes only and are indicative only. Completed apartments may vary from the images shown. Furniture and plantings are not included. Price correct at time of publication

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B y K ATE FARRE LLY HAVEN 2 Natura Rise, Norwest, NSW Developer: Mulpha Architecture: Krikis Tayler Interior design: SJB Interiors Landscape design: Site Image Landscape Architects Number of apartments: 80 in total, with eight available: five two-bed;

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104-146; penthouse, 170-208 External size (sqm): Two bed, 12-55; three bed, 1582; penthouses, 68-218.

Prices: Two-bed, $925,000-$990,000; three-bed, $1.045 million-$1.09 million; penthouse, $2.595 million Completed: 2018 Agent: Mulpha Norwest, Alan Sullivan & Chetan Bhatt, 1300 090 388 Open for inspection: 7 days 10am-4pm, 36 Solent Circuit, Norwest, 2153

Time to treat your family From the large apartments to the music, media and study rooms, Haven is designed for families looking for luxury.

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f you’re looking for a classy penthouse, it makes sense to turn to the team behind one of Australia’s most luxurious island resorts, Hayman Island.

Developer Mulpha teamed up with architect Krikis Tayler and SJB Interiors to design four two-level penthouses in Haven, a sophisticated offering in the growing suburb of Norwest in Sydney. Three penthouses have already been snapped up, leaving just one more opportunity for a top-floor perch in this 10-storey building.

Boasting its own lift, the three-bedroom residence captures district and lake views. The open-plan living spaces are at entry level and have timber floors and a chefs kitchen featuring a Caesarstone benchtop with breakfast bar.

The Miele appliances include two integrated fridge-freezers, a slim-line rangehood and a built-in microwave, oven and wine fridge.

Sliding doors open onto a north-facing balcony, with an additional south facing terrace on title.

The upper floor is home to the bedrooms, two bathrooms and a media room, and each room has access onto a balcony.

Mulpha executive general manager Tim Spencer says the penthouse is targeted at owner-occupiers at the market’s premium end.

“Yes, the apartments are big, but we’ve taken an individual luxury home approach with more generous bathrooms and kitchens, natural stone finishes, thick bench tops and more sculptural elements,” he says.

Spencer says Haven gave Mulpha the opportunity to provide a more upmarket product for the Hills Shire, where families dominate the demographics.

“We’ve really ramped up the family friendly

elements,” he says. Facilities include a pool, communal dining room, kitchen and lounge area, a gym, bike sharing, a music room with a grand piano, a teenage breakout movie room and media room, and mentor or tutor rooms where people can study.

Plenty of thought was given to landscaping the site and the lush central lawn, surrounded by a tree-lined walkway, has become a magnet for residents who can make use of the barbecues and pergola-covered seating area.

Two retail tenants add to the on-site amenity: wholefoods cafe Whole, and wellness centre City Cave. Haven is a short walk from Marketown’s supermarket and specialty shops, and a 10-minute walk from the Norwest metro station, which provides a 45-minute commute into the city in peak hour.

Completed two years ago, there are just eight of 80 apartments left, ranging from $925,000 for a two-bedder up to $2.595 million for the penthouse.

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Max’s Beach House 310 Great Ocean Road Fairhaven A once in a lifetime opportunity in the form of the iconic Max’s Beach House. Sitting on the primary dune above the magnificent 6km long Fairhaven beach, it is arguably the best position on the west coast of Victoria and was made famous after the original 1979 Mad Max movie was filmed there.

Despite its prominent location, the 5BR property offers the extremely rare combination of beautiful views, immediate access to the beach and total privacy. With the breaking surf almost in your garden and a panoramic view that includes looking directly along the top of the dune at the historic Split Point Lighthouse, there is simply no location like it.

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“The Boat House” Byron Bay - Refined Luxury • Multi-award winning, exquisitely designed and built masterpiece • Incredible craftsmanship with the perfect balance of raw & refined finishes • Spacious main open-plan living / dining space - 3 living areas in total • Kitchen with distinctive and sophisticated joinery with American Oak benches and Anthracite Stone • Enviroswim fresh water pool with superb riverstone walls • Vehicular access through Ruskin Lane and pedestrian access via Ruskin Street • Located in the blue chip area of the “golden grid” in central Byron Bay 35 FLETCHER ST, BYRON BAY NSW 2481 PH: O2 6685 8466

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