<ul>
	<li>Large floor plan options spanning between 90 and 150 square metres of living and terrace space.</li>
	<li>Leafy courtyard views.</li>
	<li>Proximity to shopping strips, universities, schools and transport.</li>
</ul>

With its range of spacious one, two and three bedroom and penthouse apartments, CIEL offers and impressive residential complex of unsurpassed class, elegance and contemporary sophistication.

CIEL apartments offer stylish design by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/perkins-architects">acclaimed Perkins Architects</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/zunica">Zunica</a>, with stunning city views nestled amongst the conveniences of local living.

Let the wide open skies inspire you as you settle into your new modern home incorporating the latest hi-tech and environmentally friendly features. With the ground floor now sold out, there&rsquo;s never been a better time to call CIEL home.

Enjoy spacious, north-facing outdoor terraces overlooking the leafy tranquility of the landscaped gardens with spectacular city views within the project.

<h2>Low-maintenance living down the road from all amenities</h2>

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/bentleigh-east-vic-0">Bentleigh East&rsquo;s location</a> is the ultimate blend of urban convenience and low maintenance living. 
Live in close proximity to the Centre Road shopping strip, with its well-regarded retailers, restaurants and artisanal bakeries. Never far from Melbourne&rsquo;s famous cafes, the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre and some of the finest education facilities the city has to offer.&nbsp;

<h2>More retail options than you could handle</h2>

The CBD, Chadstone and Southland Shopping Centres are just a short drive away offering a large range of high end and specialty retailers, department stores, entertainment precincts and fine dining options.

CIEL&rsquo;s oversized apartments are the perfect fit for families as residents can spread out in East Bentleigh with spacious bedrooms and living areas in every residence. 
Enjoy a light and bright design, complemented by a tasteful colour palette and fixtures.

<h2>Amazing views of the surrounding greenery</h2>

With LED track lighting and expansive double glazed windows, the apartments offer stunning views into the leafy courtyards below.

Families will enjoy the spacious bedrooms and a contemporary kitchen with Miele appliances.

This project is backed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/bcentral">developers BCentral</a>.

<ul><li>Large floor plan options spanning between 90 and 150 square metres of living and terrace space.</li>
	<li>Leafy courtyard views.</li>
	<li>Proximity to shopping strips, universities, schools and transport.</li>
</ul>With its range of spacious one, two and three bedroom and penthouse apartments, CIEL offers and impressive residential complex of unsurpassed class, elegance and contemporary sophistication.

CIEL apartments offer stylish design by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/perkins-architects">acclaimed Perkins Architects</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/zunica">Zunica</a>, with stunning city views nestled amongst the conveniences of local living.

Let the wide open skies inspire you as you settle into your new modern home incorporating the latest hi-tech and environmentally friendly features. With the ground floor now sold out, there’s never been a better time to call CIEL home.

Enjoy spacious, north-facing outdoor terraces overlooking the leafy tranquility of the landscaped gardens with spectacular city views within the project.

<h2>Low-maintenance living down the road from all amenities</h2>

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/bentleigh-east-vic-0">Bentleigh East’s location</a> is the ultimate blend of urban convenience and low maintenance living. 
Live in close proximity to the Centre Road shopping strip, with its well-regarded retailers, restaurants and artisanal bakeries. Never far from Melbourne’s famous cafes, the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre and some of the finest education facilities the city has to offer. 

<h2>More retail options than you could handle</h2>

The CBD, Chadstone and Southland Shopping Centres are just a short drive away offering a large range of high end and specialty retailers, department stores, entertainment precincts and fine dining options.

CIEL’s oversized apartments are the perfect fit for families as residents can spread out in East Bentleigh with spacious bedrooms and living areas in every residence. 
Enjoy a light and bright design, complemented by a tasteful colour palette and fixtures.

<h2>Amazing views of the surrounding greenery</h2>

With LED track lighting and expansive double glazed windows, the apartments offer stunning views into the leafy courtyards below.

Families will enjoy the spacious bedrooms and a contemporary kitchen with Miele appliances.

This project is backed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/bcentral">developers BCentral</a>.

CIEL - 670 Centre Road, Bentleigh East

Elm Grove - 8 Elm Grove, McKinnon

<ul>
	<li>Live within walking distance of all the exciting things St Kilda East has to offer.</li>
	<li>Architecturally designed townhouses.</li>
	<li>Spacious and light filled interiors.</li>
</ul>

Impressively designed by Melbourne-founded firms Tecture and Perkins Architects, Attica offers a series of seven adventurous yet meticulously crafted townhouses that challenge the perceived boundaries of modern design. The Attica residences are at the centre point of everything that marks Melbourne as one of the globe’s best places to live in — incredibly close to the equally vivacious and well-equipped Carlisle and Chapel streets, all while the ocean’s waves meet the seashore in nearby St Kilda and Elwood.

This domain presents an opportunity for contemporary living, matchless in the rest of the city. Each of Attica’s townhomes is founded on a timeless, rich monochromatic palette of carefully selected high-end materials. Designed for modern liveability, these havens cater to the needs of inimitable Melbourne living. Attica’s ingeniously designed residences maximise the flow and use of interior spaces, creating a variety of calm and sophisticated settings — both open plan and private. The Attica Townhomes are equipped to serve as places future residents can proudly call home.

Carefully selected stones, oak timber and warm greys unite to form the elegant identity of Attica’s townhomes. 
The heart and soul of the home, the kitchen, is treated with the utmost respect for style and detail. Natural stone benchtops and dark timber veneer cabinetry with recessed finger pulls make for a seamlessly designed space. An island bench unit offers seating in the Attica kitchens, promoting harmony and engagement in the home — a setting suitable for eating breakfast, reading the paper, or watching someone as they craft a culinary creation using a collection of European appliances.

A bar unit elevates the space within Attica, allowing residents to cater to visitors with the utmost of ease. This theme of entertainment is furthered via the open plan living and dining area that leads to a vast outdoor terrace space, ideal for those balmy evenings that call for a meal or glass of wine out in the open — while serving as the perfect spot to revel with guests.

The master ensuites within&nbsp;Attica feature large grey terrazzo stone tiles, while the vanity echoes the elegance of stone and joinery found in the living space. 
 
Attica is fortunately surrounded by the abundant offerings that form two of Melbourne’s liveliest suburbs — St Kilda East and Windsor. Carlisle Street plays host to a notable international dining scene, with restaurants that trail the flavours of Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia. Peppered around this epicentre is an array of verdant spots and esteemed educational institutions, collectively creating an area where one couldn’t ask for anything more. St Kilda East has everything confidently covered.

Spanning from Alma Road through to Dandenong Road, the community hub of Alma Park encapsulates the family-friendly energy St Kilda East is revered for. Equipped with barbecue facilities, long tables perfect for large groups of friends or families, wide paths fit for cycling, jogging or power walking alike, Alma Park offers a well maintained open space to the area.

<ul><li>Live within walking distance of all the exciting things St Kilda East has to offer.</li>
	<li>Architecturally designed townhouses.</li>
	<li>Spacious and light filled interiors.</li>
</ul>Impressively designed by Melbourne-founded firms Tecture and Perkins Architects, Attica offers a series of seven adventurous yet meticulously crafted townhouses that challenge the perceived boundaries of modern design. The Attica residences are at the centre point of everything that marks Melbourne as one of the globe’s best places to live in — incredibly close to the equally vivacious and well-equipped Carlisle and Chapel streets, all while the ocean’s waves meet the seashore in nearby St Kilda and Elwood.

This domain presents an opportunity for contemporary living, matchless in the rest of the city. Each of Attica’s townhomes is founded on a timeless, rich monochromatic palette of carefully selected high-end materials. Designed for modern liveability, these havens cater to the needs of inimitable Melbourne living. Attica’s ingeniously designed residences maximise the flow and use of interior spaces, creating a variety of calm and sophisticated settings — both open plan and private. The Attica Townhomes are equipped to serve as places future residents can proudly call home.

Carefully selected stones, oak timber and warm greys unite to form the elegant identity of Attica’s townhomes. 
The heart and soul of the home, the kitchen, is treated with the utmost respect for style and detail. Natural stone benchtops and dark timber veneer cabinetry with recessed finger pulls make for a seamlessly designed space. An island bench unit offers seating in the Attica kitchens, promoting harmony and engagement in the home — a setting suitable for eating breakfast, reading the paper, or watching someone as they craft a culinary creation using a collection of European appliances.

A bar unit elevates the space within Attica, allowing residents to cater to visitors with the utmost of ease. This theme of entertainment is furthered via the open plan living and dining area that leads to a vast outdoor terrace space, ideal for those balmy evenings that call for a meal or glass of wine out in the open — while serving as the perfect spot to revel with guests.

The master ensuites within Attica feature large grey terrazzo stone tiles, while the vanity echoes the elegance of stone and joinery found in the living space. 
Attica is fortunately surrounded by the abundant offerings that form two of Melbourne’s liveliest suburbs — St Kilda East and Windsor. Carlisle Street plays host to a notable international dining scene, with restaurants that trail the flavours of Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia. Peppered around this epicentre is an array of verdant spots and esteemed educational institutions, collectively creating an area where one couldn’t ask for anything more. St Kilda East has everything confidently covered.

Spanning from Alma Road through to Dandenong Road, the community hub of Alma Park encapsulates the family-friendly energy St Kilda East is revered for. Equipped with barbecue facilities, long tables perfect for large groups of friends or families, wide paths fit for cycling, jogging or power walking alike, Alma Park offers a well maintained open space to the area.

Attica - 47 Lansdowne Road, St Kilda East

Bloomfield - 126-128 Murrumbeena Road, Murrumbeena

<ul>
	<li>A dedication to outdoor spaces boasting uninterrupted views of the city, bay and ranges.</li>
	<li>Superb high quality interiors.</li>
	<li>Idyllic McKinnon location.</li>
</ul>

Taking <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/mckinnon-vic">McKinnon</a> to the next level.

<h2>Buy off-the-plan in the McKinnon Secondary College zone</h2>

Offering beautifully bespoke living environments exquisitely designed to set a new area benchmark in style, luxury and amenity. ALIA is ideally located in the coveted McKinnon Secondary College zone and less than 200m from McKinnon Station and Village shopping bringing 30 residences to McKinnon Road designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects.</a>

Boasting never to be built out views of the city skyline, bay and ranges. Select from generously proportioned two bedroom or family size three bedroom residences all superbly appointed with Asko cooking appliances, fully integrated refrigerator and dishwasher, stone bench-tops and European oak timber flooring.&nbsp;

<h2>Living made easy with state-of-the-art appliances</h2>

A whole-floor, four bedroom penthouse is also offered comprising of supreme luxury and first class amenity. Superbly smart living entertaining areas are catered by state-of-the-art appliances and interior finishes. Opulent ensuites and bathrooms with freestanding baths add a special quality to your sky high sanctuary.

Find comfort with an abundance of space with built in storage, lift access, comprehensive security, bike storage and secure basement parking.

The layouts are available in two interior palettes to personalise your own apartment, each drawing from nature.

<h2>Inspired by the calming sense of Autumn</h2>

Spring palette is fresh, warm and elemental in tone whilst the Autumn palette offers a moody, dramatic experience. Rich Oak floorboards, antique brass or brushed rose gold tapware and superbly soft wool carpets give your apartment a warm sense of home.

Construction has commenced on the tallest building in McKinnon, Alia boasts panoramic views of the city skyline, over the Bay and Ranges, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/bcentral">delivered by B Central.</a> 
&nbsp;

<ul><li>A dedication to outdoor spaces boasting uninterrupted views of the city, bay and ranges.</li>
	<li>Superb high quality interiors.</li>
	<li>Idyllic McKinnon location.</li>
</ul>Taking <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/mckinnon-vic">McKinnon</a> to the next level.

<h2>Buy off-the-plan in the McKinnon Secondary College zone</h2>

Offering beautifully bespoke living environments exquisitely designed to set a new area benchmark in style, luxury and amenity. ALIA is ideally located in the coveted McKinnon Secondary College zone and less than 200m from McKinnon Station and Village shopping bringing 30 residences to McKinnon Road designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects.</a>

Boasting never to be built out views of the city skyline, bay and ranges. Select from generously proportioned two bedroom or family size three bedroom residences all superbly appointed with Asko cooking appliances, fully integrated refrigerator and dishwasher, stone bench-tops and European oak timber flooring. 

<h2>Living made easy with state-of-the-art appliances</h2>

A whole-floor, four bedroom penthouse is also offered comprising of supreme luxury and first class amenity. Superbly smart living entertaining areas are catered by state-of-the-art appliances and interior finishes. Opulent ensuites and bathrooms with freestanding baths add a special quality to your sky high sanctuary.

Find comfort with an abundance of space with built in storage, lift access, comprehensive security, bike storage and secure basement parking.

The layouts are available in two interior palettes to personalise your own apartment, each drawing from nature.

<h2>Inspired by the calming sense of Autumn</h2>

Spring palette is fresh, warm and elemental in tone whilst the Autumn palette offers a moody, dramatic experience. Rich Oak floorboards, antique brass or brushed rose gold tapware and superbly soft wool carpets give your apartment a warm sense of home.

Construction has commenced on the tallest building in McKinnon, Alia boasts panoramic views of the city skyline, over the Bay and Ranges, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/bcentral">delivered by B Central.</a>

ALIA - 240-250 McKinnon Road, McKinnon

Sovereign Blackburn - 1-5 Queen Street, Blackburn

658 Centre Road, Bentleigh East

405 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Wattle on the Park - 2 Wattle Grove, McKinnon

1 St Georges - 1 St Georges Avenue, Bentleigh East

Builder developer BCentral chose a prime site in Bentleigh East for their now completed apartment development&nbsp;CIÉL.

The development is located on the corner of Centre and Browns Road, in the heart of everything Bentleigh East has to offer.

CIÉL's apartments are a testament to the collaborative efforts of architecture firm Perkins Architects and design experts from Zunica.&nbsp;

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The low-rise building is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, offering a sense of peace and privacy amidst the city's hustle and bustle.

The apartments maximise natural light and space, resulting in generously sized one, two, and three-bedroom apartments that provide both tranquility and a leafy outlook, with each also&nbsp;

Embracing modernity and sustainability, CIÉL incorporates the latest hi-tech and environmentally friendly features, ensuring residents can enjoy the comforts of a modern home.

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The demand for CIÉL has been strong, with the ground floor now entirely sold out.

One and two-bedroom apartments are still available, with the completed apartments priced from&nbsp;$497,500.

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CIÉL's apartments are a testament to the collaborative efforts of architecture firm Perkins Architects and design experts from Zunica

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The heart of Bentleigh East: CIÉL's prime location

Developers are seeing increased interest in townhomes as homebuyers in the inner-city area seek convenient, spacious living.

Urban spoke with ICON Developments’ commercial director Scott Jarzynka, who noted that he’d seen an increase in both interest and sales post-COVID-19.

“People in the area are realising they need more space than they can find in an apartment offering locally”, he said.

<blockquote>
One thing we have noticed is purchasers are more certain of their decision, they understand the benefits of townhome living and are ready to make the commitment.
</blockquote>

According to Jarzynka, young families are making up the majority of buyers in townhouse developments, including their Balaclava project Inkerman &amp; Nelson.

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“[Young families] are the ones interested in maintaining the inner-city lifestyle and not having to compromise on local amenity”, he said.

Townhomes are typically the next step from apartment living, offering the extra space a growing family needs.

However, Jarzynka did not only emphasise a home’s design but their location, as a crucial factor when purchasing any property.

“Access to things like transport, dining, green space and good schools are important not just for living in a home but especially for the resale value.

“Secondly, size matters; townhomes offer the best value for those wanting space and location without the multi-million-dollar budgets.”

Urban takes a look at four townhomes perfect for families in Melbourne’s inner-city suburbs. 
&nbsp;

1. Port Lane, Port Melbourne 
Address: 201 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $1,025,000

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Boasting 122 three-bedroom residences, Port Lane offers a quality selection of townhomes in Port Melbourne.

The coastal community has been developed by ID_Lands alongside architects Rothelowman and interior designers Hecker Guthrie.

Curated landscaping by Tract frame the townhomes, sitting in harmony with their coastal environment and the Port Melbourne community. 
&nbsp;

2. The Lincoln Collection, Essendon 
Address: 8-10 Lincoln Road, Essendon VIC 3040 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $1,245,000

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The Lincoln Collection features just 14 limited edition townhomes in two, three and four-bedroom configurations in Melbourne’s inner-city suburb of Essendon.

Designed by DKO Architecture, the development features timeless appeal with versatile floorplans and exceptional spaces. 
&nbsp;

3. Attica, St Kilda East 
Address: 47 Lansdowne Road, St Kilda East VIC 3183 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $1,548,250

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Designed by Melbourne-based Perkins Architects, Attica delivers a series of seven townhouses that challenge the perceived boundaries of modern design.&nbsp;

The development offers seven residences in two and three-bedroom configurations, featuring natural stone, oak timber and warm greys.

Attica is surrounded by the abundant offerings that form two of Melbourne’s liveliest suburbs, St Kilda East and Windsor.

 
4. Inkerman &amp; Nelson, Balaclava 
Address: 283-297 Inkerman Street, Balaclava VIC 3183 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $1,285,000

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Each of the Inkerman &amp; Nelson townhomes so far have been sold to owner-occupiers and only four homes remaining in the development.

ICON is focused on creating flexible and customisable residences,

Designed by MAArchitects, the homes are considered for the customer and how they live, particularly young families who need a space that will be able to adapt as they grow.&nbsp;

Urban spoke with ICON Developments’ commercial director Scott Jarzynka, who noted that he’d seen an increase in both interest and sales for townhomes post-COVID-19

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Townhome insights: Family residences you can secure in inner-city Melbourne

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In the heart of Melbourne's south-eastern bayside area is <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/alia-240-250-mckinnon-road-mckinnon">ALIA</a> by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/bcentral">BCENTRAL</a>, a boutique 30 apartment development setting a new benchmark for luxury multi-residential living in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/mckinnon-vic">McKinnon</a>.

The market is clearly signalling support for the project which is well over 60% sold including a suburb record for the near $2million full-floor penthouse sale prior to launch, in addition to several recent sub-penthouse sales well over $1million.

Chris Pulvirenti, a Director of Valuation at Savills Australia said, "the market for the right products, carefully designed by experienced operators  was  progressing most steadily as buyers reacted positively to projects that satisfied the right criteria."

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/alia-240-250-mckinnon-road-mckinnon-4ab2dce310e1f2067b66973347df1866.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="290" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/alia-240-250-mckinnon-road-mckinnon-4ab2dce310e1f2067b66973347df1866.jpg?itok=m89lAVl4" width="580"></a></figure>A collaborative effort by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/perkins-architects">Perkins Architects</a>, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a> and interior design studio <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/zunica">ZUNICA</a>, ALIA is anticipated to become the suburb's tallest multi-residential building offering a stunning northerly aspect with views of the city skyline, bay and Dandenong Ranges.

According to Tal Goldman from BCENTRAL, ALIA is perfect for anyone searching for a premium home with world-class amenity.

<blockquote>
“This project is so special when it comes to multi-residential living - we have ensured each floor plan is expansive and light-filled, offering that perfect balance of comfort and functionality. Our mantra from day one, was to create the very best residential project McKinnon has been presented with. We focus on doing things right and the results have followed. It is extremely satisfying for the whole development team to have achieved such a lofty goal.”
</blockquote>

ALIA residents can expect open-plan layouts offering living spaces from 75sqm to 94sqm for a two-bedroom apartment and up to 130sqm for a three-bedroom residence.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/pictures/article-images/alia-240-250-mckinnon-road-mckinnon-f1e5d5e746c113dcb9788d36082ca7f8.jpg" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" height="290" src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/alia-240-250-mckinnon-road-mckinnon-f1e5d5e746c113dcb9788d36082ca7f8.jpg?itok=gcbrNp1A" width="580"></a></figure>Each kitchen includes luxurious stone bench tops, the latest Asko appliances and fully integrated refrigerator and dishwasher. ALIA bedrooms feature lavish ensuites with freestanding baths. A cohesive scheme of materiality and tactility is offered within each residence. Both 'Autumn' and 'Spring' themes incorporate features such as timber flooring, wool carpet, stone, with hints of metallic throughout.

The feeling of relaxation flows to the building's exterior with sweeping north-facing terraces blurring the line between indoors and outdoors. 

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“These residences have been designed to accommodate the fast pace of modern life. It’s important  to have somewhere to retreat to after a long day and each of these apartments is a true sanctuary.”
</blockquote>

Heath Thompson, Selling Agent, Projects by Buxton

Centrally located just 900 metres from Bentleigh's main shopping strip, ALIA is within walking distance to McKinnon Station, while Brighton Beach is only a 10-minute drive away.

Construction has now commenced with completion slated for December 2020.
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