It’s been 15 long years since the former Balmain Leagues Club was open to the public.

The large 7,330 sqm Victoria Road site has grown progressively more derelict since the doors to the former club shut back in 2010.

It’s been seven years since the first redevelopment was mooted, and following a recent change in ownership, the former club is now set to become the hub of Rozelle once again.

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Sydney developer PERIFA has taken the development reins, securing the site from former landowner Heworth.

PERIFA is part of the Versatile Group of companies, which counts construction firm Versatile Construction among its businesses. They’re set to bring something completely different to what has come before on the Balmain Peninsula.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a> is being delivered in partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Asia and will become the go-to destination in the area for both residents and locals. The mixed-use precinct will not only be home to around 150 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, but also feature a fully activated ground plane with extensive hospitality venues and retail spaces.

A new club will replace the old Balmain Leagues Club. The public plaza will include a range of new food and hospitality venues, a community art studio, and a retail precinct anchored by a full-line supermarket — a first for the peninsula.

The apartments will be spread across three interconnected buildings designed by Studio SC, with interiors by SJB.

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Fabrizio Perilli, Co-Founder and Managing Director of PERIFA and Versatile Group, says the project marks a pivotal moment for Rozelle and the Balmain Peninsula.

“Our shared vision for Rozelle Village is to create a mixed-use precinct that is thoughtfully designed and caters to new residents and the community alike," Perilli says.

"It will be a major meeting place for the community, that embraces the unique character of the Balmain/Rozelle peninsula, while helping to shape its next chapter.”

The residential offering will cater to downsizers, families, and local owner-occupiers, with an emphasis on larger floorplans, high-quality finishes, and expansive views across Iron Cove, Sydney Harbour, and the Parramatta River.

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Rozelle Village is being delivered in partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Asia and will become the go-to destination in the area for both its residents and locals

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PERIFA to create new inner west hub as buyers get first chance to buy at Rozelle Village

A local downsizing couple has spent a record $13 million on the penthouse in Podia's new Neutral Bay apartment development, Wirra.

The size of the apartment, at 200 sqm, and the location of&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/wirra-neutral-bay">Wirra</a>, on Ben Boyd Road next to <a href="/developments/neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Neutral Bay</a> Village, were the two contributing factors for the couple.

The apartment has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and parking for three cars. The buyer hadn't initially been searching in Neutral Bay.

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All the penthouse levels have now been snapped up, with 30 per cent of the 20 apartments already sold.

The sale was facilitated by Michelle Dong from Australian Property Group in partnership with Atlas. Dong said the sale underscored the growing demand for high-end living spaces with iconic panoramic city and harbour views in the suburb.&nbsp;

“This sale firmly positions Wirra, Neutral Bay alongside similarly luxurious projects in Sydney’s CBD and Eastern Suburbs,” Dong says.

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Wirra joins Podia’s portfolio of growing projects including the new luxury hotel-apartment development <a href="/new-apartments/the-bonobo-by-raes-byron-bay">The Bonobo by Raes</a>&nbsp;in <a href="/new-apartments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron Bay</a>, in partnership with hotel and hospitality brand, Raes. The project sits&nbsp;opposite Merivale’s hospitality redevelopment of the former Cheeky Monkey’s.

The Bonobo by Raes, under construction and 75 per cent sold, comprises 41 two, three and four-bedroom hotel apartments which are due for completion in the next 12 months.&nbsp;

Podia has also recently purchased a 16,000 sqm mixed-use site in Salt Village, <a href="/new-apartments/kingscliff-nsw-2487">Kingscliff</a> that they are redeveloping into a community-focused precinct which will offer a diverse variety of housing and accommodation options.&nbsp;

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Wirra Neutral Bay, a collaboration between Podia and Centennial, has been designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/mhn-design-union">MHNDU</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>.&nbsp;

Ultra Building Co will build Wirra, which is slated for completion in late 2025.

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$13 million Wirra penthouse sets Neutral Bay off the plan apartment record

Developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/podia">Podia</a>, in collaboration with joint venture partner Centennial, has appointed iCIRT-rated builder&nbsp;Ultra Building Co&nbsp;to build its luxury&nbsp;Neutral Bay apartment development, Wirra.

<a href="/new-apartments/wirra-neutral-bay">Wirra</a> comprises 20 house-sized apartments, ranging from expansive garden apartments to penthouses, all offering views of the harbour or the city skyline.&nbsp;

Wirra's facade, characterised by flowing curves and honeyed sandstone, has been designed by the architectural firm <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/mhn-design-union">MHNDU</a>.

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“We looked to the curves of the bay, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge, creating architecture that gestures, pivots, and speaks to the views," said Brian Meyerson, Architect at MHNDU.

The apartments will feature interiors designed by Richards Stanisich, who "sought to create a calm sanctuary where the play of light, reflection, and texture sits naturally alongside Wirra’s phenomenal harbour and cityscapes."

Each unit has three bedrooms, an expansive living area with triple aspects that extend to the balcony, a separate dining area, and a kitchen well-equipped with V-ZUG and Sub-Zero appliances.

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Construction for the Wirra development is set to commence this year and is slated for completion in December 2025. The project sits on Ben Boyd Lane, a stone's throw from the <a href="/developments/neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Neutral Bay</a>&nbsp;village.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/ultra-building-co">Ultra Building Co</a> is the first builder to receive a 4-star ICIRT rating, and also the appointed builder for Bourke &amp; Phillip in Waterloo and Lindsay Bennelong Developments' Delano in Crows Nest.

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Construction for the Wirra development is set to commence this year and is slated for completion in December 2025

Ultra Building Co to construct Podia's Wirra Neutral Bay apartment development

As affluent downsizers increasingly focus on the Lower North Shore&nbsp;for high-end apartments, Podia has introduced a collection of luxury apartments in Neutral Bay.

Wirra, a boutique project comprising 20 residences with expansive harbour and city skyline views from its Ben Boyd Road position, represents the latest prestigious offering from Podia and Centennial, renowned for their contributions to some of Australia’s most prominent developments.

During a VIP event last month, guests had the opportunity to experience the Wirra development firsthand in a display suite now open on Belmont Rd. Atlas Director Michael Coombs said that with only 20 apartments available, it's a matter of first come, first served.

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Designed by a collaboration between architectural firm MHNDU and interior designer Richards Stanisich, Wirra's design and orientation are inspired by the curves of the bay and the views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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“We looked to the curves of the bay, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, creating architecture that gestures, pivots and speaks to the views”,&nbsp; 
Brian Meyerson, MHNDU.&nbsp;
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The facade showcases a thoughtful blend of materials, including robust stones juxtaposed against textured glass accents and light-reflecting travertine floors.&nbsp;

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Wirra seamlessly integrates exterior, interior, and landscape, offering meticulously designed three-bedroom apartments with house-like proportions.&nbsp;

The calming influence of nature seen from Wirra’s outlook is the inspiration for Richards Stanisich’s evocative interiors.

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“We sought to create a calm sanctuary where the play of light, reflection, and texture sits naturally alongside Wirra’s phenomenal harbour and cityscapes,” 
Jonathan Richards, Richards Stanisich.
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From garden apartments to penthouses, each residence is designed for a free-flowing and magnificently appointed experience.&nbsp;

Designed for entertaining, apartments will feature a grand dining room with a custom-crafted stone-glass bar and travertine double-sided fireplaces. Expansive living and dining areas seamlessly connect to the outdoors through floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized wrap-around balconies.

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A clever bookcase serves as a stylish room partition, allowing light and views through, providing residents the flexibility to expand their space as needed.&nbsp;

Finely crafted kitchens with centre-piece sculptural slab stone benchtops, along with V-Zug cooktops, Sub-Zero fridges and Zip taps provide a space to create and connect. Bespoke textured glass and timber cabinets provide both functional storage and exquisite craftsmanship.

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The master bedroom features an upholstered leather bedhead with integrated joinery, while Quartzite vanities in Wirra’s bathrooms add a distinctive design touch.

All Wirra apartments come with secure parking and storage, with private lift access to all levels.

Wirra is situated in one of Sydney’s most sought-after postcodes, with Neutral Bay offering a village lifestyle with al fresco dining, premium retail on Military Road, Kirribilli markets, and scenic walks along the harbour’s foreshore.

The development is slated for completion by Ultra Building Co in December 2025.

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From garden apartments to penthouses, each residence is designed for a free-flowing and magnificently appointed experience.

Podia reveal luxury Lower North Shore apartment development, Wirra Neutral Bay

Property developer Heworth are soon to launch Rozelle Village, their redevelopment of the former Balmain Leagues Club in Sydney's inner west.

The vibrant, mixed-use precinct, which will be centred around a new village square with a retail precinct and apartments above, is to be marketed through CBRE.

Heworth recently lodge amendments to the approved development application, seeking to reduce the number of apartments 167 to 147 and change the apartment mix, increasing the number of two bedroom and three bedroom apartments.

Heworth Head of Property, Chris Walsh, said the team amended the product mix to create larger units.

“Through our amendments, we are seeking to change the apartment mix increasing the number of two and three-bedroom apartments as we feel the larger size floor plates and premium interior architecture, fixtures and fittings, will appeal to discerning local owner-occupiers, particularly downsizers," Walsh said.

“A key focus of our development is a new village square and major retail and hospitality podium connected by a series of laneways.

"It’s going to significantly enhance Rozelle, provide new much-needed amenity and become a major community meeting place and destination.”

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Given the rarity of the project in a location not often affiliated with new developments, apartments will feature never-before-seen panoramic views over Iron Cove in Sydney Harbour, the Sydney CBD to the north, and Blue Mountains to the west.

Construction is planned to commence in mid-2023, with completion due by early 2026.

Scott Carver Architects handled the architecture of Rozelle Village, working in collaboration with prominent interior architecture studio Richards Stanisich.

Scott Carver Principal Thomas Hansen says the&nbsp;Balmain Leagues Club redevelopment presents a unique opportunity to transform a historically significant site into a cultural and community&nbsp;focused&nbsp;place for residents and locals to live, work, and play.

"The project is a true mixed-use precinct comprising high-end residential&nbsp;apartments, a new&nbsp;Wests Ashfield Leagues Club, supermarket, commercial&nbsp;and community&nbsp;spaces, and a food and beverage precinct spilling onto a central public plaza that is connected to the sites three frontages of Victoria Road, Darling and Waterloo Streets via&nbsp;a network of laneways," Hansen says.

"The innovative public domain and retail offerings integrate a variety of uses that connect back to the Rozelle neighbourhood, giving residents the opportunity to live above active public spaces whilst also enjoying panoramic views over the Balmain Peninsula and Sydney Harbour.”

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The vibrant, mixed-use precinct, which will be centred around a new village square with a retail precinct and apartments above, is to be marketed through CBRE

Rozelle Village, former Balmain Leagues Club redevelopment, set to launch

Australian integrated property development group, Aqualand, is leading North Sydney&rsquo;s transformation into one of the harbour city&rsquo;s most sought-after new residential lifestyle precincts, as works progress on the company&rsquo;s AURA by Aqualand project.

Comprising 386 apartments above an extensive retail precinct at 168 Walker Street, AURA by Aqualand is a $1 billion mixed-use residential development, designed by award-winning architects Woods Bagot and Richards Stanisich.

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Currently under construction, the project&rsquo;s structure is now visible, with the six-level basement carpark complete, while practical completion is expected by mid-2024.

Positioned to contribute to the reactivation of the North Sydney CBD, AURA by Aqualand is on the doorstep of the area&rsquo;s Ward Street Precinct masterplan, which, bounded by Miller, McLaren, Walker and Berry Streets, will deliver new activated plazas and a civic hub, featuring social and cultural facilities within the podium of a new commercial tower on Berry Street.

Key to the future precinct&rsquo;s vision is a series of activated laneways that will connect Miller Street to two new plazas, while Ward Street will be pedestrianised and linked to the recently named Faith Bandler Place, completing part of the north-south laneway network running from St. Leonards Park to the North Sydney train station.

Aqualand&rsquo;s Project Director, Andrew Cooper says the pedestrian-friendly laneway and caf&eacute; culture, which will promote community connectivity, has been reflected in the design of AURA by Aqualand.

&ldquo;At AURA by Aqualand, our design takes into account the natural walkability of North Sydney by extending the pedestrian desire lines from the Ward Street Precinct through the site, directly contributing to the future civic and green spine outlined in North Sydney Council&rsquo;s urban place strategy,&rdquo; said Cooper.

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&ldquo;This will see a network of new laneways running between North Sydney&rsquo;s buildings, creating enticing pockets filled with lively caf&eacute;s, bars and walking trails that add to the evolving cultural ecosystem of the area,&rdquo; he added.

&ldquo;Importantly, this pedestrian link will run from Lavender Bay, adjacent to our BLUE at Lavender Bay project, all the way through North Sydney and alongside the AURA by Aqualand site, so we&rsquo;re excited to be supporting this future through our developments.&rdquo;

North Sydney will experience a rapid transformation in the coming years, with 19 key projects planned for the suburb, in addition to more than 17,000 sqm of new parks and plazas.

Aqualand&rsquo;s Head of Sales and Marketing, Alex Adams said AURA by Aqualand will play its own role in the growth of North Sydney, with the development slated as a future lifestyle precinct.

&ldquo;The project will introduce a service and lifestyle offering all of its own, that is central not only to this development, but also to the future of North Sydney,&rdquo; said Adams.

Aqualand&rsquo;s hospitality arm, Etymon Projects has collaborated with designers to craft a curated selection of venues in the development, including a providore, bakery/caf&eacute;/wine bar, an all-day diner and a contemporary Japanese eatery.

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&ldquo;This will serve to enhance and enrich the lives of residents living above a vibrant and refined culinary scene, while also creating a new neighbourhood destination that is a beacon for visitors and residents in the broader metropolitan area,&rdquo; he added.

Recognising the appeal of the project as a future residential destination, Aqualand, in conjunction with longstanding corporate partners the South Sydney Rabbitohs, is now offering one person the chance to win an apartment at AURA by Aqualand, valued at over $1 million.

Three competition finalists, who attend the Round 23 Rabbitohs v Panthers NRL game at Accor Stadium on 18 August, will be invited onto the field at halftime, where they will then compete for the chance to select a key that could open the door to a new AURA by Aqualand apartment.

&ldquo;We are incredibly excited to be running this competition alongside our long-time corporate partners the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and we can&rsquo;t wait to see if someone walks away with a new home at AURA by Aqualand,&rdquo; added Adams.

&ldquo;We know this is a potentially life-changing opportunity for someone to own a magnificent new home that gives them financial security, while enjoying the benefits of living in a prominent and rapidly transforming residential area, where the sky really is the limit.&rdquo;

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The project is set to play a major role in the reactivation of the CBD, with Aqualand now offering one lucky person the chance to win an apartment within the city-shaping development.

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AURA by Aqualand spearheads transformation of future North Sydney lifestyle precinct

Most known for where Chris Hemsworth lives, Byron Bay is set for a rare apartment development which will benefit the part-time investor, part-time holiday maker.

The Sydney developed Podia has launched The Barbotine, a collection of hotel-style apartments which operate in a similar vein to Airbnb, but will be managed more like a hotel when the apartment owner isn't in residence.

Podia had The Calile Hotel, Brisbane designers, Richards &amp; Spence, create the project at 116-118 Jonson Street, next to Mercato on Byron, the most used gateway into town. There will be just 41 apartments on offer across three low-rise levels, anchored by a landscaped central courtyard which will meet a mix of public retail, wellness and dining venues.

There are two, three and four-bedroom hotel-apartments, which offer an alternative to Airbnb ownership. Buyers will be able to own their own hotel residence to use as both a part-time personal Byron retreat and also use as an income stream when not using the property.

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Podia director Michael Grassi said The Barbotine intentionally redefines the hotel experience and curates an unforgettable destination in Byron Bay that can be enjoyed by everyone.

“The Barbotine is a new concept catering for guests who want the intimacy and home away from home feel of an Airbnb, but with the service of a boutique luxury hotel; and for investors who want the returns of an incredible holiday property but without the hassle of upkeep and security," Grassi said.

The dual key apartments allow apartments to be divided into two completely separate apartments, while also cater for larger groups.

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The hotel will be managed by Jeremy &amp; Jones, purveyors and operators of independent luxury hotels and deliver a guest experience unlike any other that is expected to make it a premier accommodation choice in a town where hotel-style tourism accommodation is scarce.

Jeremy &amp; Jones Director Jeremy Holmes said this is apartment living delivered through the lens of a hotelier.

"Not only will guests enjoy the kind of luxury personalisation you’d expect of a hotel, but owners visiting for the weekend benefit from a concierge they can instruct from afar to have a surfboard tucked away in their room ready for their arrival,” Holmes said.

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A communal rooftop crowns the building and features a central swimming pool set amid landscaped surrounds, with private rooftop terraces adding further amenity.

Construction is expected to commence mid-2022, targeting a completion in late 2023.

The Sydney developed Podia has launched The Barbotine, a collection of hotel-style apartments which operate in a similar vein to Airbnb, but will be managed more like a hotel when the apartment owner isn't in residence.



Rare Byron Bay off the plan apartment development an alternative to Airbnb management

The $1 billion mixed-use development, Aura by Aqualand, comprises&nbsp;a mix of&nbsp;386 luxury residences, retails, dining precinct, and commercial spaces at 168 Walker Street.

Set amongst an urban leafy context, the&nbsp;mixed-used precinct will offer residents the benefits of a suburban dwelling, with the amenity and convenience of forward-thinking high-rise city living.

Architect Woods Bagot says the Aura&nbsp;residents will never need to leave home again

&quot;The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighbourhood,&quot; Jason Fraser, Woods Bagot Principal, says.

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&quot;Ambitious and cosmopolitan, this new luxury mixed-used precinct will offer the residents the benefits of a suburban dwelling with the amenity and convenience of forward-thinking high-rise city living.

&quot;Catering to different tenant interests, a variety of active, passive and outdoor amenity spaces will encourage residents to exercise, relax or socialise.

&quot;The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighborhood. At street level, a free flowing ground plane opens up the site, blurring the boundary between the neighbouring hotel and enticing the community to enjoy new retail, restaurants and landscape areas.&quot;

The renowned architecture firm note that the the sculpturally carved and tapered form echoes the striated texture of the foreshore sandstone, responding to the curvilinear shoreline of Sydney Harbour.

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The 28-level tower homes&nbsp;one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a collection of sub-penthouses and penthouse, all of which Woods Bagot designed in collaboration with interior architect Richards Stanisich.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director and Founder of&nbsp;Richards Stanisich, said their&nbsp;design interprets the architectural concept for the building to reflect the sculptural shorelines and cliff faces of Sydney Harbour.

&quot;We developed two schemes; the first with shimmer, gloss and deep contrast and the second with light, soft, tonal textures and subtle materiality, to evoke the sensory experience of a Sydney coastal clifftop by day and by evening,&quot;&nbsp;Stanisich said.

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&quot;The interior detailing contrasts straight lines against sculptural form while the planning of the interiors are generous and thoughtfully zoned to create both a sense of sanctuary and an incredible unconfined outlook,&rdquo; she added.

AURA offers each residence a unique layout in planning and proportion, with different floorplans and flexible solutions as a balance between working and living at home.

Tony Tang, Aqualand Design Director, said they provide a home, not just four white walls.

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&quot;When you walk into each residence, you can the view, you can touch and feel the timber, the natural material, the beautiful marble,&quot; Tang said.

&quot;These are the kinds of details that give you a sense of home.&quot;

All apartments afford a seamless flow from open space living to glorious winter gardens or balconies, while some apartments feature a multi-functional room that facilitates use as a secondary living area, an office, bedroom, or guest room. Completing the offering, select apartments enjoy sunlit glazed studies instead.

As you move through the apartments, a palette of creamy textures are the backdrop for the play of natural light, augmented by mirrored surfaces, glazed walls and translucent screens, while brass accents add drama and definition.

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A decadent marble anchors the bathrooms with finesse, light and space, while the highest standard in materials, from toughened fluted glass to premium ceramic tiling and marble, fit out the rest of the space.

Aqualand Managing Director,&nbsp;Jin Lin, said the vision for Aura is simple but ambitiously bold.

&quot;We see this as a one-in-a-generation development, shaping the future of North Sydney and modern luxury living in Australia.

&ldquo;These beautiful homes, conceived to be the beating heart of a new and dynamic North Sydney, balance form and function, emphasising stylish design without&nbsp; compromising on liveability, Lin added.

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&quot;Each home is a work of art in its own way, unique in&nbsp; proportions and outlook, offering space to breathe, entertain, work and relax.&quot;

Alex Adams, Head of Sales and Marketing, Aqualand, says Aqualand&#39;&#39;s&nbsp;ambition is always to create something that balanced form and function.

&quot;We wanted something immensely beautiful, interior design that could live up to the stunning views from each residence, a work of art, function and complementary to a really vibrant Sydney lifestyle.&quot;

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"The project seeks to create a community within itself while also reconnecting with the surrounding neighbourhood," Woods Bagot say.

"Aura residents will never need to leave home again" - Inside Aqualand's luxury North Sydney apartment development

Demand has soared at AURA, Aqualand's $1 billion North Sydney mixed-use tower, with 70 per cent of the first stage already sold.

Local downsizers have been the keenest of buyers so far in the luxury tower, with three-bedroom apartments priced from $3 million proving the most popular as house prices skyrocket across the state.

Two of the sub penthouses sold for $8 million and $8.15 million, with one of the penthouses selling to a local Mosman downsizer.

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The attraction for the majority of buyers was the mixed of being in a leafy residential location, near North Sydney Oval, while also being aware of all of the transformation of the suburb with extensive investment planned.

Heavy government and private investment in North Sydney has been laid out,&nbsp;with 19 key projects to reinforce Miller Street as the civic spine of North Sydney, delivering over 17,000 sqm of new parks and plazas, creating a new network of laneways, and improving pedestrian safety and amenity.

The closure of Miller Street to cars will open a 7,450 sqm public plaza outside the Metro Station and a new smaller plaza outside the post office.

Plans are in place to turn the tramway viaduct into a large active recreation space and new laneways running between buildings and spaces will create hidden pockets of North Sydney, with&nbsp;new cafes and bars and walking trails.

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The new Sydney Metro Victoria Cross station, adjacent to AURA, adds another transportation option to the number of trains, buses, ferries, pedestrian and cycling paths at its doorstep, in addition to the freeways in each direction.

Barangaroo is accessible by train in just three minutes.

AURA, at 168 Walker Street, has been designed by award-winning architects Woods Bagot and Richards Stanisich with views overlooking Sydney Harbour, Sydney CBD and North Sydney Oval top of the design thinking.

Apartments feature a simple&nbsp;palette of white marble as a backdrop for the of natural light that comes in through floor-to-ceiling windows, augmented by mirrored surfaces, glazed walls and translucent screens. Residents can choose from three&nbsp;colour schemes—dark, mid, and light.

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Marble benchtops anchor kitchen spaces, while marble flooring sits below tall mirrors with dark bronze powder-coated framing in the bathrooms.&nbsp;The bathrooms&nbsp;also feature&nbsp;highest standard in materials—from toughened fluted glass to premium tiling and marble.

All apartments offer an open space living to winter gardens, while apartments feature a multi-functional room that facilitates use as a secondary living area, an office, or bedroom.

Aqualand has also just launched its new hospitality arm, Etymon Projects, incorporating a dedicated, world-class concierge service designed to create a 360-degree lifestyle development offering with exceptional service.

Aqualand’s vision is to bring the 5-star hotel experience to its developments by combining traditional concierge services with lifestyle management for the first time.

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The new service takes its lead from New York, China, Singapore and Hong Kong luxury apartment living, where applying hotel services and a hospitality ethos to homes isn’t new. In addition,&nbsp;Etymon Project’s next-level The Club will custom-fit its services to fit individual lifestyles.

Options will include Home Management (grocery put away, coordinating tradespeople, watering plants and vehicle maintenance) and Home Event Planning (dinner parties, children’s birthdays and more).

Etymon Projects will also manage a providore, artisan bakery, casual diner and a contemporary Japanese eatery in AURA’s vibrant culinary precinct, acting as an extension to residents&nbsp;apartments and a social anchor for the local community.

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The attraction for the majority of buyers was the mixed of being in a leafy residential location, near North Sydney Oval, while also being aware of all of the transformation of the suburb with extensive investment planned

Downsizer's drive stage one of Aqualand's $1 billion North Sydney apartment tower AURA to 70% sold

The $1 billion mixed-use development, AURA by Aqualand, is lined up to be the focal point of the transformation of North Sydney.

AURA, which will comprise a mix of&nbsp;386 luxury residences, retails, dining precinct, and commercial spaces at 168 Walker Street, will give residents&nbsp;gun barrel panoramic views of the&nbsp;Sydney Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, and the Sydney Opera House.

Award-winning architects from Woods Bagot and Richards Stanisch have combined to create the 28-level tower and apartments, which for off the plan buyers will be available in three different colour schemes;&nbsp;dark, mid, or light.

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The highest standard in materials will be used throughout, from toughened fluted glass to premium tiling and marble.

Each apartment will open to a balcony with winter gardens. They have been designed to offer different floorplans and flexible solutions to balance working and living at home.

There will be extensive resident amenity, including a&nbsp;ground level pool and gym, a dining and entertaining area on level nine, and outdoor barbecue facilities, a sun deck, and dining rooms on the top level.

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AURA residents will also benefit from Aqualand's recently launched hospitality arm, Etymon Projects, which incorporates a dedicated concierge service&nbsp;designed to create a 360-degree lifestyle development offering with exceptional service.&nbsp;

Aqualand’s vision is to bring the 5-star hotel experience to its developments by combining traditional concierge services with lifestyle management for the first time.

The new service takes its lead from New York, China, Singapore and Hong Kong luxury apartment living, where applying hotel services and a hospitality ethos to homes isn’t new.

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Etymon Project’s next-level The Club will custom-fit its services to fit individual lifestyles perfectly. Options will include Home Management (grocery put away, coordinating tradespeople, watering plants and vehicle maintenance) and Home Event Planning (dinner parties, children’s birthdays and more).

Etymon Projects will also manage a providore, artisan bakery, casual diner and a contemporary Japanese eatery in&nbsp;AURA’s vibrant culinary precinct, acting as an extension to residents' apartments and a social anchor for the local community.

Buyers only need to look to Aqualand's most recent successful mixed-use precinct at Central Barangaroo, where the developer was in charge of delivering the&nbsp;residential, commercial, and public spaces.

Aqualand, led by founder and managing director, Jin Lin, has also recently completed the $420 million&nbsp;Blue at Lavender Bay, the luxury apartment tower with 130 apartments, as well as The Revy on Darling Island.

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"The vision for AURA is simple enough, but ambitiously bold," Lin says.

"We see this as a once-in-a-generation development, shaping the future of North Sydney and modern luxury living in Australia."

Aqualand's head of sales and marketing, Alex Adams, says there are two ways to create a dream home.

"[You can] build an average product and hope that people will love it, or you can design something that's iconic and special, that jusut doesn't compare to anything that has ever existed before", Adams says.

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"Aura is the latter, an heirloom we hope our home owners will keep within their families for generations.

The first stage of apartments are set to be released to the market, starting from $995,000. There will be 102 apartments in the release, a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

AURA is expected to be the centrepiece of the ever evolving North Sydney precinct, which is expected to become Sydney's second CBD hub with the amount of plans and infrastructure in the pipeline.

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The closing of Miller Street to cars and&nbsp;the massive investment in green spaces and entertainment precincts is expected to increase its attractiveness to future residents.

There are 19 key projects currently reincofrcing Miller Street as its civic spine. Plans are underway for over 17,000 sqm of new parks, plazas, and laneway networks. There's also plans for a&nbsp;Warringah Land Bridge will connect North Sydney with the other side of the freeway, and plans to turn the tramway viaduct into a large active recreation space.

The new Sydney Metro Victoria Cross station will sit adjacent to AURA.

Some 80,000 workers are expected in North Sydney by 2036.&nbsp;

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"The vision for AURA is simple enough, but ambitiously bold," Aqualand founder and managing director Jin Lin says.



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