Bayley Property Group green lit for Mermaid Beach development, Lavarack

The latest Mermaid Beach apartment development has been greenlit. 

The approved site is being developed by Bayley Property Group and managed by SK2 Property, set atop the popular BSKT Cafe, which has been a staple of the local community since 2013. 

With a number of years still remaining on the lease for BSKT, both Bayley Property and the cafe owners are set to continue operations, with the new development planned to commence at the end of the lease term. 

Located on the corner of Lavarack Road and Albatross Avenue, the project is set to transform the existing site into a mixed-use development that preserves the cafe while introducing luxury apartments.

SK2 Property Director, Stuart Kirk said they've received a number of enquires from local owner-occupiers since the inception of the project.

"Many of the enquires have come from buyers seeking a new high-end apartment on the beachfront of Albatross Avenue, including the penthouse apartment, showcasing the highly desirable location of the project and quality of the design"

The strategic location of the development is noteworthy, as it forms a crucial link between the proposed Nobby Beach light rail station and Mermaid Beach. This connection will undoubtedly enhance the accessibility and vibrancy of the area.

BDA Architecture designed the six apartment project with a focus on spaciousness and ocean views. The layout features a two-apartment-per-floor arrangement, with exceptions being made for the ground floor and the top residential level which homes the penthouse. 

Each of the apartments main indoor living areas and bedrooms are oriented toward the street frontage, in a bid to capitalise on the ocean views. 

Crowning the building is a rooftop terrace, which serves as a signature cap to the building. The private recreation space, exclusive to the full storey penthouse below, includes a pool, sundeck, sunken terrace, and a barbecue area with dining and lounge seating. 

The south-western corner of the building will house essential facilities, such as a laundry, powder room, plant room, internal staircase, lift shaft, and fire stairs. The perimeter of the building will incorporate planters, continuing the green space upward and reducing the perceived bulk and scale of the structure.