In a time when the construction industry has weathered its share of challenges, three luxury apartment developments are not only defying the odds but also setting new benchmarks for urban living.
De Burgh at Northbourne Village in Canberra, ONE Apartments in Newcastle West, and Stonebrook in Brisbane’s Stones Corner are under construction by their respective developers. These builder-developers’ dual roles have allowed them to navigate construction challenges with prowess, promising buyers a secure investment in connected addresses.
These projects symbolise a renewed faith in the construction sector, showcasing their respective developers’ meticulous planning and robust project management. Let’s take a look at them.
De Burgh at Northbourne Village: Melding technology and tranquillity moments from Canberra’s city centre
Located just three kilometres from Canberra’s city centre, De Burgh at Northbourne Village is now under construction and projected to be completed in the second half of 2025. Developed by locally based property developer JWLand and built by the developer’s in-house construction arm, the development team has managed to navigate challenges within the construction industry to ensure the project’s timely and high-quality completion.
“We maintain strong relationships with key trade contractors to ensure a streamlined delivery for De Burgh at Northbourne Village,” said Nick Babic, Project Marketing Manager of JWLand.
“These relationships are the key to our success as they allow us to seamlessly manage the construction program and ensure quality projects are delivered to our clients.
Local contractors make up over 90% of our procurement, and we aim to maintain this as an organisation moving forward.”
Comprising 351 residences across two buildings, De Burgh contains a variety of studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a unique selection of two and three-bedroom dual-level loft-style apartments.
This development stands out for its forward-thinking design and technological integration. Each residence is equipped with app-controlled lighting and air conditioning, providing residents with remote access to their home’s ambience. The option for an EV charger installation future-proofs the investment, catering to the growing popularity of electric vehicles.
What’s more, living areas connect seamlessly with generous outdoor spaces.
“Ground floor courtyards are expansive, with ample space for alfresco living and entertaining,” said Nick.
“A number of other apartments also offer exceptionally large terraces.
“Shared spaces offer further opportunities to relax outdoors, with a superbly landscaped central courtyard and a rooftop garden with BBQ facilities providing tranquil places to relax or catch up with neighbours.”
You can also enjoy an on-site gym, a residents-only lounge room, and a parcel locker system. With the development’s strategic location along the Northbourne Avenue corridor – one of Canberra’s grandest boulevards, you are ensured easy access to the city centre via light rail and an abundance of dining options at your fingertips, while the Sullivans Creek wetlands offer a serene escape just steps away.
ONE Apartments: Resort-style living with Newcastle at its feet
Set to offer spacious apartments and five-star hotel-style amenities above Newcastle’s CBD, ONE Apartments fosters luxurious, resort-style living. The development will rise 22 stories and be developed and built by Newcastle-based GWH. GWH’s dual role as developer and builder has allowed the team to avoid the common challenges within the construction industry around supply chain reliability and escalation.
With a strong reputation for turning possibilities into reality for their clients by delivering on-time, high-quality, end-to-end solutions that exceed expectations, they bring their renowned expertise to ONE Apartments, set to complete in late 2025.
Designed to feel like a five-star hotel, ONE Apartments boasts a suite of resident-only amenities that include two rooftop lounges, a private function room, a cinema, a heated pool, steam room, gym, carwash bay, a private Scenic Lounge on the 22nd floor with Newcastle’s best 360° panoramic views, and much more.
A stand-out in its design is the apartments’ floorplans. Here, your home will be 20% larger on average compared to those currently on the market, featuring spacious balconies spanning up to 52 sqm, private balconies to many bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling winter gardens with glazed operable louvres in select apartments, and privacy screens for optimal comfort.
This quality lifestyle is further reflected in its location.
“ONE is brilliantly located in the centre of Newcastle, only footsteps from the Interchange and Marketown Shopping Centre,” a GWH representative explains. “Offering some of the best luxury real estate in the CBD, ONE is a stroll to Civic Theatre and a wealth of bars, hotels, and dining options on King, Darby, Watt, and Church Streets, as well as Newcastle beach and harbour.”
With the West End of Newcastle set to become the centre of the city’s future business district, the area will see exciting new developments to come, and ONE Apartments is in the midst of it all.
Stonebrook Stones Corner: A parkside oasis with Brisbane city views
Comprising 90 parkside homes ranging from one to four bedrooms, Stonebrook Stones Corner in Brisbane is another example of builder-developer reliability and expertise coupled with high-end apartment living. Projected to be completed in early 2025, the high-end apartment development is conceived by award-winning property development company Gardner Vaughan Group (GVG), with a track record of constructing and managing its projects successfully from inception to completion, going above and beyond to ensure the highest standards of quality are achieved.
“The builder-developer model naturally lends itself to having full control over the entire project, giving our clients the confidence that when they purchase a GVG residence, the project will be delivered,” said Sam Gardner, Director of GVG.
“GVG are proud of our 100% completion track record of delivering every project we’ve taken to market over the last 35 years.”
With Stonebrooke now 89% sold, the final release of three and four-bedroom developers’ holding stock is now available to the market.
Stonebrook caters to a diverse demographic, including first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. Each residence features expansive balconies to take in the vast parkland views, with movable privacy screens to control all-day light. Fostering lifestyle perfection and convenience, a stunning rooftop recreation area and a podium-level pool and gym are available exclusively for residents.
Stonebrook enhances the urban landscape with its aesthetic design and revitalises the community by reinvigorating the Stones Corner address.
“The original site consisted of low-rise, run-down inhabitable apartments, therefore, Stonebrook has invigorated the site and provided an aesthetically cohesive facade in keeping with the new surrounding developments,” said Sam.
“These new residents will also embrace and support the Stones Corner retailers and surrounding communities.”
As construction progresses on these remarkable developments, these builder-developers collectively signify a renaissance in the luxury apartment market, restoring faith in an industry poised for a bright future. Buyers can invest with confidence, knowing these projects are backed by renowned names in property with proven track records and unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional homes.
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