Hamton launches sales at Scotch Hill Gardens, Hawthorn

Summary:

• Hamton has revealed the first stage of Scotch Hill Gardens in Hawthorn
• The first stage will comprise 146 residences across three buildings
• Stage 1 sales are now open, with construction starting in Q3 and completion in early 2027
• Approved under Victoria’s Development Facilitation Program, the project was fast-tracked by 12 months

Prominent developer Hamton has lit a fuse under Melbourne’s off the plan apartment market, kicking off sales at one of the capital’s most anticipated new communities in 2025.

Hamton, the developer behind the $3 billion redevelopment of the Moonee Valley Racecourse, Moonee Valley Park, has launched sales of the residences at its $550 million Scotch Hill Gardens.

Hamton held an Open House event at the weekend to give buyers an early look at the project. Residences in the first three buildings - The Tate, The Woodburn, and The Ingleburn are now available to purchase. The trio of buildings will deliver 146 residences planned for the prime site on Robinson Road. 

Construction of the three buildings will kick off in Q3 2025, and will be welcoming residents in early 2027.

Located in the sought-after Scotch Hill precinct, Scotch Hill Gardens will comprise of one, two and three-bedroom residences designed by Woods Bagot, with views of surrounding treetops, landscaped gardens, and the city skyline.

Residents will have access to a range of amenities, including a bathhouse with wellness facilities, a gym, co-working spaces, and communal dining and lounge areas. 

The planned revitalisation of the Bill Street Retail Village will further enhance the convenience of the location, with shops and cafés on the projects’ doorstep. 

Scotch Hill Gardens is one of the largest projects to be approved under Victoria’s Development Facilitation Program, following a streamlined approval process which accelerated its timeline by approximately 12 months.

The site was formerly owned by the University of Melbourne, with Hamton securing the purchase in early 2024 following a rezoning process overseen by the Planning Minister.

Hamton’s latest project is expected to attract interest from local downsizers, professionals, families, and investors looking for high-quality residences in Melbourne’s inner east.

Hamton’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Paul Hameister OAM, said Scotch Hill Gardens will create a rare opportunity for buyers in a premium suburb that is highly sought-after.