Labrador

Resorts and hotels tend to occupy some of the best positions in coastal suburbs. They have long commanded larger budgets compared to residential or retail developments, which command the most sought-after located blocks of land.

That's what makes&nbsp;McDonald Industries' Park Shore development one of the most unique propositions on the Gold Coast. It takes up a prime spot on Labrador Street, having been converted into residential apartments following the redevelopment and refurbishment of the former Sandy Point Resort.&nbsp;

That means amenity is hotel worthy too. There's a full resort-like entry lobby, a large pool with cabana and barbecue areas, and a residents lounge which opens onto the landscaped gardens.

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Each of the 45 apartments either take advantage of water views&nbsp;of Broadwater, the rolling sand banks along the estuaries, the lights of the Gold Coast skyline or to the stretches of the hinterland.&nbsp;

<h2>Beachfront living</h2>

Labrador is known for its beaches that offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and fishing.

The suburb has several parks and reserves with picnic areas and walking trails, making it the perfect place for nature lovers.

Park Shore residents will be just a three-minute stroll to Labrador Boat Ramp, in addition to Harley Park and Ian Dipple Lagoon, which are located the Broadwater at Labrador, and boast a swimming lagoon, pelicans, picnic facilities and two playgrounds.

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If you're even happen to be around the area at lunch time, you may even spot&nbsp;the staff from Charis Seafood feed the local pelicans.

<h2>Convenient location</h2>

Labrador is located just a few minutes away from Surfers Paradise, Southport, and Brisbane. It's also close to the Gold Coast Hospital and Griffith University, making it an ideal location for students, healthcare workers, and professionals.

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As a popular destination for beach lovers, Labrador is home to several sandy beaches, including the Labrador Dog Beach, which is dog-friendly and ideal for pet owners, while there's also a number of parks within walking distance from park Shore, including Pioneer Park and Dux Oval.&nbsp;

<h2>Family-friendly environment</h2>

Labrador is a family-friendly suburb with excellent schools, parks, and community centres. It's the perfect place to raise children, with plenty of safe and secure playgrounds, childcare centres, and schools.

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Plenty of educational opportunities are within a mere stroll of the site, with&nbsp;Labrador Kindergarten and Labrador State School both nearby.&nbsp;

<h2>Vibrant Community</h2>

Labrador has a diverse and vibrant community with a mix of cultures and nationalities.

The suburb hosts several events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Gold Coast Multicultural Festival and the Gold Coast Show, providing residents with plenty of opportunities to socialise and connect with their neighbours.

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There's an array of restaurants and eateries to the south of the site, along Marine Parade, from Seafood to Japanese, along with a number of cafes and bars which are dotted about.&nbsp;

<h2>Getting around the coastal suburb</h2>

Fortunately, Labrador has a range of transport options available to residents, including public transport, cycling, and driving.

Labrador is well-connected to the rest of the Gold Coast through its public transport system. The TransLink network operates a range of bus routes that service the suburb, including the 704, 709, and 710 buses. These routes connect Labrador to Surfers Paradise, Southport, and other key destinations on the Gold Coast.

Residents looking to travel further afield, the Gold Coast light rail system also services the suburb. The G:link runs from Helensvale in the north to Broadbeach in the south, with stops at key locations along the way, including Griffith University and the Gold Coast Hospital.

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Cycling is a popular way to get around Labrador, particularly for short trips and recreational activities. The suburb has an extensive network of cycle paths and shared pathways that provide safe and convenient access to key destinations, including the beach and local parks.

For residents without a bike, there are several bike rental options available in the suburb as well, with the CityCycle scheme providing affordable bike rentals throughout the Gold Coast.

Labrador is well-connected to the rest of the Gold Coast through its road networks also. The suburb is located just off the Gold Coast Highway, which make accessing Surfers Paradise, Southport, and other key destinations a breeze.

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Resorts and hotels tend to occupy some of the best positions in coastal suburbs. They have long commanded larger budgets compared to residential or retail developments.

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Park Shore: The converted resort in one of Labrador's best locations

McDonald Industries are one of the very few developers who have prevailed through the tough building sector constraints, meandering their way through the pandemic, to deliver a collection of completed and ready-to-move-in apartments.&nbsp;

Combining quality building design, with spacious layouts and solid construction, Park Shore represents a truly unique and not to be repeated development.&nbsp;

Located in the Goldie’s sought-after suburb of Labrador, the boutique project contains just 45 apartments, which were released across four series; Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D.&nbsp;

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All apartments offer views ranging from the tranquil blue of the Broadwater, the rise and falling sand banks along the estuaries, sparkling lights of the Gold Coast and the splendid sunsets over the hinterland.

The Series A apartments feature 120 sqm of living, overlooking Ian Dipple lagoon in addition to sunset views over the hinterland. Each of the apartments in this series feature two-bedrooms along with two-bathrooms and three-balconies, which have been designed to maximise the various viewpoints.&nbsp;

Stepping up to a slightly larger living space, Series B delivers 123 sqm floorplans, each with two-bedrooms and two-bathrooms. The apartments include three balconies again, taking in views over both Ian Dipple lagoon and the Broadwater.&nbsp;

Series C offers 116 sqm of living space, with similar floorplans to Series A and B. These apartments however take in views to Wave Break Island, along with panoramic Broadwater views. &nbsp;

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The grandest of the offerings feature in Series D.&nbsp;

Here buyers can revel in views to Mirage, Surfers Paradise, the Broadwater, while catching some pretty impressive sunset hinterland views over Mount Warning. Featuring 128 sqm of living space, the apartments comprise three-bedrooms, along with two-bathrooms and three balconies.&nbsp;

All the common areas in Park Shore have been upgraded and refurbished in the development, including a stylish reception and foyer area, in addition to extensive landscaping and garden areas which have been incorporated throughout.&nbsp;

Residents will be at home to an expansive resort-inspired pool, with surrounding cabanas and barbecue areas, along with a resident’s lounge which opens onto a lush garden, designed to be utilised as either an entertaining space or a place to unwind and relax.&nbsp;

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Inside the completed Park Shore residences 

It’s a rare advantage to find a new build along the Gold Coast at the moment.&nbsp;

While a number of residential projects begin to launch to the market for off the plan sales, McDonald Industries' Park Shore development presents one of very limited chances to secure and move into a new apartment this year.&nbsp;

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The family-owned development group has released the 45 built apartments to meet sustained demand from property buyers in the Gold Coast’s prime lifestyle precincts, with the residences priced well below the replacement cost of new apartments.

With a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, the release delivers a spat of modern residences in the suburb’s sought-after Golden Mile, tipped as the most affordable to come to the locale in years.

Located at 41 Labrador Street, buyers can expect to move in by December, with the unique offering following the extensive refurbishment of the former Sandy Point Resort which was purchased by McDonald Industries in June this year.

McDonald Industries' Alex Pope said the opportunity for buyers to lock into one of the Gold Coast’s prime waterfront markets, with an array of lifestyle amenities at the door, at the prices on offer is extremely unheard of.&nbsp;

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“With construction costs continuing to rise, this development delivers a range of newly renovated apartments at below replacement costs. We believe there is no other building on the Gold Coast or in Queensland that is offering such an opportunity.”

Apartments within Park Shore have just been released to the market for the first time this week, with prices starting from $695,000 to $950,000.&nbsp;

A focus has been placed on maximising view points across Park Shore, with apartments enjoying aspects to either the waters of Broadwater, the rolling sand banks along the estuaries, the glittering lights of the Gold Coast skyline or to the stretches of the hinterland.&nbsp;

Spanning approximately 120 sqm, each apartment boasts three balconies to encapsulate the varying viewpoints, while spacious interiors seamlessly blend to bring the outside in.&nbsp;

Each of the homes will feature large kitchens, adorning European appliances, generously-sized bedrooms and open-plan living and dining areas, along with two bathrooms which include a bath.&nbsp;

Large internal laundries will be complemented by custom robes, timber composite flooring and plush carpet in the bedrooms, with dedicated entry hallways and ample storage rounding out the offerings.&nbsp;

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Leading Sales Agent, Tim Keenan of Keenan &amp; Co. said Park Shore presented a truly unique opportunity to live and invest in a bygone era of quality building design, spacious layouts and solid construction.&nbsp;

“They don’t design and build apartments like they used to, and we believe the oversized living area and bedrooms of Park Shore apartments will be exceptionally appealing to today’s buyers,” Keenan said.&nbsp;

All common areas of the building have been upgraded in the refurbishment, with a stylish reception and foyer, as well as extensive landscaping and garden areas and many of the amenities residents would expect to find in a modern resort-style development.

A large pool with surrounding cabana and barbecue areas will feature, along with a dedicated residents’ lounge that opens onto the lush gardens. Garden areas will also have established fruit and vegetable plantings for the benefit of Park Shore residents.

The entire development has been designed as a pet and bicycle friendly site, taking advantage of the level stroll to the Broadwater, which connects to a number of walking paths, nearby beaches and swimming spots, parklands, restaurants and cafes.

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Enhancing the site’s first-class lifestyle destination is the convenience and amenity of both the Main Beach and Harbour Town retail and entertainment precincts only minutes by car.

The Sydney-based McDonald Industries, which was founded in 1974, has leveraged almost five decades of experience in the refurbishment and strata titling of the existing residential apartment buildings to bring Park Shore to the market.

The company has built, renovated and sold more than 7,000 apartments throughout inner city Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane as well as Gold Coast, Townsville and Palm Cove.

“We’ve been renovating whole apartment blocks in Sydney and Queensland for over 50 years and Park Shore is among the most exciting developments we have undertaken in many years,” said Pope.

“This is a quality offering in one of the Gold Coast’s great locations that is timed perfectly for a market looking for project certainty as Park Shore apartments will be ready for residents to move in before the end of this year.”

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The development of Park Shore has also contributed to McDonald Industries’ sustainability initiatives. Since acquiring Sandy Point Resort in one line in June this year, the company has donated all 42 furniture packages within the resort to the northern New South Wales flood appeal, which is estimated to have helped more than 2,000 families in the flood affected area.

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Located at 41 Labrador Street, buyers can expect to move in by December, with the unique offering following the extensive refurbishment of the former Sandy Point Resort which was purchased by McDonald Industries in June this year.

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