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Each year global media outlet, Time Out, pools together a year's worth of research from top food critics, travel experts and entertainment editors, along with a comprehensive city-dweller survey, to decide on the world's top 40 coolest suburbs. Not only did Australia make the cut twice this year, with 'cool cities' noted in both Melbourne and Sydney, but Victoria's own Yarraville claimed a coveted 5th place ranking.

Through the COVID-19 lockdowns, kindness in the community overrode that of 'coolness' – we saw toy treasure hunts for children, people offering to deliver groceries to neighbours in need, generous support of local businesses and greater use of the existing public spaces (while socially distancing). Time Out explained that the Melbourne neighbourhood representing the best of what the "wonderful city" has to offer is Yarraville – with two lockdown stories to support their choice:

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<li>Yarraville local Lee Smith-Moir's 'happy signs' strategically placed along walking tracks to cheer up locals during the second lockdown period</li>
	<li>Roller skater Belle Hadiwidjaja's daily performances, which kept locals entertained on their solitary lockdown walks</li>
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Other features that won Yarraville the '5th coolest suburb title'

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<li>The variety of culinary options in the area, with Indigenous-owned restaurant Mabu Mabu, noted as a favourit</li>
	<li>​​​​​​​The Art Deco cinema Sun Theatre</li>
	<li>​​​​​​​Friendly community spirit
	"With an epicurean edge and a perfect balance of residential and recreational, right now there's no place like Yarraville." - Time Out
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Discover one of our most popular listings in Yarraville

Yarraville Place reflects the cool charm of the neighbourhood, with timeless, community-focused design by Rothelowman. The townhouses feature a range of innovative facades, with thoughtful landscaping throughout the development and the retention of the heritage bluestone walls adding character. 

The boutique community includes 98 townhomes with prices starting from $825,000 for 3 bedroom homes. Award-winning developer, ID_Land are delivering the project, with completion slated for mid 2022.

To learn more about Yarraville Place, enquire today via Urban, only six homes remain. 
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chris.tomlinson@socialgarden.com.au

A Melbourne suburb has been named the 5th "coolest neighbourhood" in the world

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Urban’s 3 favourite things about Cornerstone:

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<li>Superbly developed alfresco dining areas, which are perfect for entertaining</li>
	<li>Ground floor retail spaces and parkland to activate the streetscape</li>
	<li>Excellent location, close to major amenities and residents can be in Sydney CBD in just 30 mins </li>
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The latest addition to Sydney's south-western suburb of Belmore is Cornerstone, delivered by ALAND. The striking 5-level residential building boasts a strong facade which has been designed with a sophisticated palette of natural stone, warm timber, brick and expansive glazing. Cornerstone is home to 141 stunning residences, with one, two and three-bedroom apartment configurations available to buyers. 

The apartment complex offers generous living areas, and superbly developed alfresco dining zones, perfect for entertaining. Three-bedroom homes feature a dual storey layout, complete with two balconies and two parking spaces – providing buyers with excellent value for money.

Cornerstone homes include beautiful engineered timber flooring, high ceilings and open-plan kitchens, with a large island bench providing a seamless flow from the kitchen to the living area.  
Recessed balconies give each home a sense of privacy, creating a tranquil environment for residents to enjoy elevated outdoor living. 

Cornerstone is home to 141 stunning residences, with one, two and three-bedroom apartment configurations available to buyers. 

Ground floor retail spaces and parkland activate the streetscape, giving both the community and residents a place to gather and enjoy a meal, catering to the suburb's substantial population growth. 

Located right on Canterbury Road, residents will have access to a great variety of shops, restaurants and cafes within walking distance. Residents can also be at the Sydney airport in less than 15 minutes, or Sydney CBD in 30 minutes*.

The latest addition to Sydney's south-western suburb of Belmore is Cornerstone, delivered by ALAND. Cornerstone is home to 141 stunning residences, with one, two and three-bedroom apartment configurations available to buyers. 

 
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Urban Chris

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