Milieu appoints builder for Elsternwick Gardens neighbourhood
One of Melbourne's most garden-focused new neighbourhoods is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the design-driven developer Milieu appointing Brady Constructions to build its Elsternwick development, Elsternwick Gardens.
The former ABC Studios buildings on Gordon Street have been demolished on the unique 11,740 sqm site that borders the iconic Rippon Lea Estate, a heritage-listed manor surrounded by heritage-listed gardens.
Brady Constructions, which is nearing completion of MAB Corporation's Merri Northcote riverfront project, will begin excavation on the Gordon Street site in the coming months.
Milieu recently launched the first stage of Elsternwick Gardens, Gordon Place, which includes the first two of six buildings in the community. These buildings have been expertly designed by Woods Bagot in collaboration with K.P.D.O, who is responsible for the interior design, and Oculus who is in charge of the landscaping.
The buildings are strategically positioned around the perimeter of the site, separated by large expanses of landscaped gardens and walkways. Milieu knew the importance of the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate. They went to great lengths to create an extension of the gardens, that upon completion will be maintained by the gardeners of Rippon Lea Estate. . Residents will also have private, direct access from the new community to the neighboring gardens, which are over 140 years old.
There are one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer at Gordon Place, designed with a focus on indoor and outdoor living, as well as sustainability.
All apartments will be fossil fuel-free, powered by renewable energy, and feature provisions for EV charging and water harvesting. Elsternwick Gardens will also include amenities such as wellness facilities, dog wash, and a hospitality offering.
Milieu Managing Director Michael McCormack says appointing Brady Constructions was a major milestone in the development of Elsternwick Gardens.
“We are excited to see the builders commence on site to deliver this once-in-a-lifetime project which is immersed in nature with a truly unique community”, McCormack says.
“We are thrilled to see Brady Constructions commence on site. We see Elsternwick Gardens as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an apartment in a truly unique community in this area.”
