Collingwood

Smith Street, the edgy Collingwood strip of food joints and bars,&nbsp;was recently named the coolest street in the world&nbsp;in a poll by the entertainment and exploration guide, Time Out.

It beat out the likes of London&#39;s South Bank on the River Thames and the famous Sunset Boulevard strip in LA.

But the street wasn&#39;t always the go-to hangout for Melbourne&#39;s inner residents.

Developer Tim Gurner, who leads the residential development firm GURNER, said people thought they were crazy when launching projects just off Smith Street around 14 years ago, long before it had taken off.

&quot;I remember our first display suite kept getting broken into and the TVs and electrical equipment would get stolen,&quot; Gurner recalled.

&quot;But I just fell in love with the incredible heritage buildings and warehouses and felt that gentrification would change the face of the area and attract the young professionals that would eventually lead to all the best restaurants, bars, shops and then eventually more demand.&quot;

He said one of the things he looks for when deciding on where the develop a project is the area&#39;s &#39;cool factor&#39;.

&quot;Have the artists and creators moved into an area? Are new restaurants opening up? Does the area tell a story? If the answers are yes, I know culturally the area is set for a massive resurgence and know that&rsquo;s where we should be looking for sites, so that we can play a role in that cultural regeneration.&quot;

Of course the rich-lister developer goes in to each development knowing that that data is crucial, with rental vacancy rates, walkability scores, and median price points analysed.

But Gurner says that he also needs to personally love the area.

&quot;I need to feel like it&#39;s somewhere I could imagine myself living,&quot; Gurner says.

&quot;Often when I&rsquo;ve walked around streets of areas we are looking at, it&rsquo;s reminded me of places I&rsquo;ve been to in New York, Brooklyn or LA. That&rsquo;s when I know we are onto something really exciting and we often end up developing multiple projects there over many years.

GURNER&#39;s latest development on Smith Street is E.S Smith, the contemporary, New York-style development of 41 apartments.

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&quot;I think E.S&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;is my 17th&nbsp;project within a two kilometre radius, so you can tell I really love the area and believe in it on a much deeper level than data alone.&quot;

The design by&nbsp;Warren and Mahoney Architects draws inspiration from private clubs in New York&#39;s hip borough Brooklyn.&nbsp;Completion is slated for early 2023.

&quot;Collingwood&nbsp;has a distinct NY Meatpacking feel to it so we wanted to celebrate that with our projects, rather than compete with it,&quot; Gurner says.

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The development will see the 100 year old facade retained at street level, where there will be retail space.

Gurner says Smith&nbsp;Street has so many incredible heritage buildings still intact from the Foy &amp; Gibson era so we were really keen to be able to play a part in another project with historic appeal.

&quot;E.S&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;is our latest development on&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;Street and it ticked all the boxes for us &ndash; a heritage fa&ccedil;ade surrounded by all the best restaurants and cultural elements. We knew this was going to be something special.&quot;

Gurner says it was well foreseen that Smith Street was going to take off.

&quot;Collingwood and Smith Street in particular are so close to&nbsp;East&nbsp;Melbourne, which is one of this city&rsquo;s most prestigious suburbs, so I knew some of that demand would soon start to be reflected in the surrounding areas. &nbsp;

&quot;Collingwood and Fitzroy have seen the progressive transformation of so many key streets from Gertrude Street and Cambridge Street through to Brunswick and Johnston Streets, so&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;Street was the natural next step of this gentrification process.&quot;

He said one of the things he looks for when deciding on where the develop a project is the area's 'cool factor'.

Joel Robinson

Why Tim Gurner chose Collingwood's Smith Street, the world's coolest street

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Setting a contemporary new benchmark in boutique workspace design, Studio Light presents a bold architectural statement against the urban backdrop of Melbourne’s vibrant Collingwood. Situated only 2 kilometres north-east of Melbourne’s CBD, Studio Light is situated at the gateway to the city’s most esteemed cultural, sporting and culinary icons. Positioned perfectly for commerce and leisure between vibrant Johnston and Smith Streets, BPM brings to Collingwood an unrivalled workplace experience.

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<li>Enviable location in the heart of Collingwood.</li>
	<li>Spacious and light-filled apartments.</li>
	<li>Cafe and commercial amenities for residents.</li>
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The most distinguished architectural feature is the lustrous finish of the building’s panelled façade, which plays on the sun’s ever-changing position to provide a series of scintillating reflections and shadows.

Integrating with the eclectic laneways of the area, the building’s luxurious entry statement, which is secured by swipe pass access, merges with a lofty café space at ground level to provide Studio Light’s businesses with an informal meeting area for entertaining clients and guests.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="https://www.urban.com.au/projects/studio-light-4-6-gold-street-collingwood" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/studio-light-4-6-gold-street-collingwood-116d20a8915a768579dc283184b19304_0.jpg?itok=OnsGqCDf" style="width: 580px; height: 435px;"></a></figure>Generous outdoor terraces on levels three and five provide purchasers or tenants with their own private recreational spaces. The most unique amenity, however, is the open rooftop deck, which celebrates uninterrupted views of the city skyline and provides a flexible gathering space for meetings and events. On and off street bicycle spaces are complemented by 13 car stacker spaces reserved for secure parking.

Melbourne CBD, Yarra Park, Fitzroy Gardens, Carlton Gardens, St.Vincent's Hospital, ACU and a vibrant hub of cafes, restaurants and bars all within walking distance from your front doorstep.

The eccentric Collingwood is also surrounded by some of Melbourne's leading schools, transport services and employment opportunities.
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Studio Light is situated at the gateway to the city’s most esteemed cultural, sporting and culinary icons.

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A luxuriously-finished Collingwood apartment with 7-star energy rating has hit the market.
Its estimated price range has been given as between $700,000 to $750,000.
It has been offered by Simon Shrimpton and Danielle Reynolds from Jellis Craig.
Situated at the corner of Oxford and Peel St, the <a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://www.jelliscraig.com.au/property-details-22-Peel-Street-Collingwood/710161" target="_blank">22 Peel Street</a> apartment consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, marble Miele kitchen, living/dining room and city-view entertainer's terrace. 
Additional features include double-glazing, hydronic heating, solar electricity, lift access and secure car space/storage as well as art park opposite.
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The apartment is near Smith Street.
It has been scheduled for auction on October 27. 
The suburb's median unit price sits at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/expert-insights/buying/10551-collingwood-vic" target="_blank">$531,250</a>, according to CoreLogic.  
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Peel Street, Collingwood loft apartment for auction

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The legendary Collingwood full forward Peter McKenna has his Richmond home listed for May auction.
It is an Edwardian cottage at <a href="https://www.domain.com.au/8-malleson-street-richmond-vic-3121-2012744820" target="_blank">8 Malleson Street</a> listed through Jellis Craig agent Luke Schickling, who has $1 million plus hopes for the three-bedroom property.
McKenna, who kicked 874 goals playing 180 games for Collingwood between 1965 and 1975, is considered of the game’s all-time greats.
It was bought at 1998 auction costing $306,750.
It goes to May 14 auction.
Collingwood's median house price is $907,500, according to <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/property-observer" target="_blank">CoreLogic RP Data</a>.
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Peter McKenna lists Richmond Edwardian cottage

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Developer Tim Gurner has acquired his fifth development site in Collingwood.
His plans are for about 170 luxury apartments will be targeted at owner-occupiers.
Mr Gurner acquired 23-33 Johnston Street in a $12 million off-market deal struck with the Martino Family.
Angelo Martino of Martino Properties will stay on as a joint venture partner of the 1800 sqm site.
It is the third Melbourne acquisition for the BRW Young Richlister this year.
He has also acquired sites in Fitzroy North and one in Prahran in partnership with the Smorgon family.
The latest acquisition adds $130 million in end value to Gurner's $2.6 billion development pipeline split between Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Tim Gurner to joint venture in Collingwood residential project

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A slickly designed office space in Melbourne’s Collingwood was recently leased, though the rent was not revealed.
The 73A Rupert Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066 suite is in a new building designed by well-known architects 'Miceli Odlfield Sinton’. 
The suite has a space of 52 sqm and comes with a private kitchenette. Other building features include showers, bike racks, security etc.
With no expense spared on fittings and fixtures, inspections will not disappoint. With 'Allpress Espresso' across the road and 'Rupert On Rupert' next door the positioning is absolutely perfect.
The leasing agents are James Doherty and Tim Bindley of Vision Real Estate. 
According to the suburb profile on Commercial Property Guide, the median rent for office spaces in Collingwood is $257 psm per annum.
The location is close to cafes and retail.
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Designer office spaces in Melbourne's Collingwood set bar high 

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A former factory at Collingwood is for sale as a five bedroom abode.
The factory at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-collingwood-123636706" target="_blank">10 Perry Street</a> was formerly occupied by Gregory Steel Products.
It comes with a land size of 465 sq m, close to Smith Street's cafe scene.
Zoned commercial 1, the property can feature an apartment/office suite with private entry and huge storeroom.
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It comprises of four double bedrooms, living and dining zones, well-equipped kitchens and two bathrooms plus large laundry as well as polished timber floors, ample storage, heating and cooling.
It is offered through Nelson Alexander agents Rick Daniel and Duncan McPherson.
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Former Collingwood factory conversion for sale

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A virtual reality entertainment centre will open on the ground floor of Collingwood's medium density apartment complex You And I on the corner of Smith and Mater Street.
That VR Joint  will offer VR movies, games and social VR, and will provide all equipment and gear from Samsung, HTC, Oculus Rift and a GT Ultimate motion simulator chair.
Sal Quah, operations director at ICD Property, said That VR Joint is the first of its kind in Melbourne and will have a great audience in Collingwood.
“One of the main reasons we decided to develop in the area was due to the audience we’d know we’d attract, so it’s great to see retailers identifying the same markets with us and setting up shop to continue the gentrification of the area,” he said.
That VR Joint will be the first and only retailer located on the ground floor of You And I.
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You And I bring virtual reality to Collingwood

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A flexible residential Collingwood warehouse has been listed for sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-vic-collingwood-502314994" target="_blank">1/9 Bryon Street</a>, the property has a divided open-plan upstairs area plus a ground floor containing a library, three rooms and marble kitchen.
It has a fit-out that has been created to adapt to the two levels of the property and features a large north-side courtyard and high industrial ceilings.
Other features includes two car spaces, polished concrete floor and light-capturing windows as well as kichenette and hydronic heating.
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The property is moments away from Gertrude Street, Fitzroy Gardens, trains, trams and the CBD.
Expressions of interest close on March 27 through Jellis Craig agent Simon Shrimpton.
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Converted Collingwood warehouse listed for sale

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Pace Development Group has sold around 50 percent of the medium density project Pace of Collingwood only one week since launching.
"New apartments with an old soul" is how Pace Development Group describe their latest project a residential development of 77 apartments over nine levels.
Prices started at $430,000.
Ten apartments have been sold to Sydney buyers, reflecting differences in the property market across Australia's two biggest cities.
“The Pace of Collingwood development offers top quality, architecturally designed apartments in the desirable Collingwood suburb that is just over 1km from the heart of Melbourne.
"This is an attractive offer for the asking price and we believe this is why Sydney-siders are so interested,” says Andrew Crichton, Pace Development Group"s marketing manager.
During launch weekend, an estimated 250 interested parties visited the display suite in Collingwood.
The building is located in the heart of Collingwood at 75 Wellington Street, on the corner of Wellington and Langridge Street. It has an east orientation with views from the Melbourne City skyline to the Dandenong Ranges.
Construction commences mid 2017.
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