Melbourne off-the-plan

The Melbourne developer Riverlee has seen an interesting buyer demographic emerge at its&nbsp;luxury mixed-use Docklands development, Seafarers.

Entrepreneurs and executives have swarmed the Fender Katsalidis-designed development, which incorporates a 280 room 1 Hotel, as well as 123 apartments, which together have been dubbed 1 Hotel and Homes.

Around 70 per cent of buyers so far have been business owners or those in C-suite and executive positions.

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They&#39;ve been drawn to Seafarers, with the under construction development giving buyers the ability to customise their apartments, including adding home office spaces.

They&#39;ve also been keen on the unique inclusion of the hotel support staff, who they can lean on for tasks similar to personal assistants.

David Lee, development director at Riverlee, says they are catering to those that are accustomed to or seeking an international way of living.

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&ldquo;The hotel residence lifestyle has gained a lot of traction in places like New York and Asia, but there is a need for this type of home in Australia.

&quot;There are various residential buildings out there with features such&nbsp;as a concierge service but hotel-branded residences, particularly those with an international focus, take it to another level,&rdquo; Lee added.

&ldquo;Business owners and executives are a key target market at Seafarers with its connectivity to the city and the airport as well as the lifestyle on offer.

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&quot;Looking at hotel-branded residences globally, they hold their value extremely well, showing that their enduring appeal is also a savvy investment.&rdquo;

Residents will be able to use&nbsp;the hotel amenity, including the swimming pool, gym, sauna and spa, housekeeping and personal shopping, in home room service and wellness treatments, and 24-hour concierge services.

Residents will also have access to exclusive resident only amenities, including a rooftop BBQ and garden overlooking the Yarra River, bookable private dining rooms, and library and lounge areas.

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Around 70 per cent of buyers so far have been business owners or those in C-suite and executive positions

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Entrepreneurs and executives favour hotel lifestyle as Seafarers, Docklands sales surge

The property&nbsp;developer Land Real&nbsp;are offering $20,000 savings on all of their two and three bedroom apartments at their South Kingsville development, Newport Village.

The limited time offer will see prices for the two bedroom apartments drop from $575,000 to $555,000 and three beds from $900,000 to $880,000.

One bedroom apartments are priced from $435,000.

There are only 34 apartments in the SJB-designed&nbsp;Blackshaws Road development, which will feature a number of townhouses that are expected to be released this year.

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SJB have designed the apartments so every apartment takes in views of Newport Lakes Reserve and Ducrow Reserve.

The building is crowned with a resident rooftop terrace, complete with barbecue facilities.

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The well regarded building firm Hamilton Marino has been appointed to construct&nbsp;the development. Site works have commenced and completion is slated for late 2022.

About the developer

With roots going back to the early 1980s Land Real is a Melbourne centric real estate developer with a proven track record, striving to deliver innovative developments focused on creating quality homes for people with cosmopolitan lifestyles.

Their most well known development was Kings Domain Apartments in Southbank, which they also had SJB Architects design and Hamilton Marino build.

There are only 34 apartments in the SJB-designed Blackshaws Road development, which will feature a number of townhouses


Land Real offering $20k incentives at South Kingsville apartment development Newport Village

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Connecting central Melbourne with the historic Yarra waterfront, the inner-city suburb Docklands is comprised of eight distinct precincts, covering 200-hectares.

With its vibrant cosmopolitan culture and world-class facilities, Docklands satisfies the appetite of a variety of homebuyer types.

Amongst Melbourne’s laneways, the bustling CBD and nearby retail and entertainment offerings, Docklands has it all.

Urban takes a look at three stylish brand-new developments in this exciting area. 
 

1. Melbourne Quarter, Docklands 
Address: 628 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008 
One-bedroom apartments from $458,000

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Offering a collection of 719 one and two-bedroom apartments with an entry price of $458,000, Lendlease’s Melbourne Quarter is the ideal new residence for first home buyers.

Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the project boasts a luxe lobby, concierge and exclusive access to three whole floors of resort-style amenities at Club MQ, such as a multi-use space, pool, theatrette and library.

The homes include contemporary fittings, elegant interiors and panoramic city, river and bay views. 
 

2. Seafarers, Docklands 
Address: 731 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008 
One-bedroom apartments from $825,000

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Partnering with Australia’s first 1 Hotel, Riverlee’s Seafarers offers a boutique collection of 123 sublimely crafted one, two and three-bedroom residences.

The development heralds a new era in luxury inner-city living in Melbourne’s Yarra River, with exclusive access to luxury hotel amenities, management and services.

Designed by award-winning CARR, each residence is curated to maximise external views, space and natural light, with interiors including reflective surfaces, natural and concealed doors. 
 

3. Voyager, Docklands 
Address: 103 South Wharf Drive, Docklands ViC 3008 
One-bedroom apartments from $601,500

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Dominating the Docklands skyline with a similar romantic energy to a Manhattan hotel, Mirvac’s latest development is among Melbourne’s most chic high-rise residential towers.

The 43-storey building is thoughtfully designed and luxuriously appointed, boasting 315 contemporary apartments in one, two and three-bedroom configurations.

Voyager offers panoramic city and water views, sleek floor-to-ceiling windows and the precinct’s first-ever rooftop lifestyle space, with skydeck and bar.
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With its vibrant cosmopolitan culture and world-class facilities, Docklands satisfies the appetite of a variety of homebuyer types

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3 stylish brand-new homes in Melbourne's Docklands

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Hurstmon is Landream’s latest offering in Melbourne's south-east, delivering a sense of privacy, seclusion and retreat.

The home’s strong architectural language delivers something unique to Malvern East while still blending into the locale to create a harmonious living space.

“We chose Hurstmon because it appeared like a high-quality project in a great suburb that suited our requirements”, said buyers Michelle and Pete, who purchased an off-the-plan apartment in the development.

To help see if this Malvern East residence is right for you, Urban reveals the top five things to love about Hurstmon. 
 

1. Its prime location in Malvern East

Hurstmon delivers the lifestyle needs of its residents with Malvern East’s abundance of amenities. Established parks, transport options, bicycle paths and creative cafes are on your doorstep.

Although the Melbourne CBD is just 15-kilometres from the city, the development connects residents to some of Melbourne’s most beautiful parks and historic gardens. 
 

2. Spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments

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Designed by Telha Clarke, each two or three-bedroom residence represents the best of lifestyle, contemporary architecture, earthy tones, premium materials and respect for the area’s deep history, with its expansive proportions working to promote light and air flow.

“The generous proportions of these homes have allowed for us to really let the volume speak for themselves”, said Telha Clarke associate Harriet Fell. 
 

3. The architectural façade

Hurstmon has a “hidden-gem quality”, according to architect Tim Clarke. Popping out like an oasis, the project offers a level of class that has never been seen before in Malvern East, with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary design.

“We love the unique façade of Hurstmon and the floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows throughout the property and our apartment”, said buyers Michelle and Pete. 
 

4. Contemporary-styled interiors

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The Telha Clarke-designed interiors offer two colour schemes, in grey or green. Walnut timber joinery, pale timber floorboards and stone kitchen benchtops are among the home’s premium finishes.

Each residence includes a double-glazing, ducted heating and a butler’s pantry, with floorplans responsive to changes and requests by homebuyers. 
 

5. Landscaping by Eckersley Garden Architecture

Positioned on a tree-lined street, Eckersley Garden Architecture uses the gardens to highlight Hurstmon’s vertical form, while utilising green spaces to mirror the streetscape and blend into the fabric of Malvern East.

Ground-floor residences enjoy manicured courtyards and extended outdoor space.

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Two-bedroom apartments in the project start from $795,000 while three-bedroom apartments begin at $1,599,500.

The project is estimated for completion in early 2022. Request floorplans and information from an agent today.
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“We chose Hurstmon because it appeared like a high-quality project in a great suburb that suited our requirements”, said buyers Michelle and Pete

What Urban loves most about Hurstmon in Malvern East

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Located in Melbourne’s Preston, Verre is the latest offering from Wolf&amp;Lamb. Urban takes a look at eight reasons why you should secure a residence in the luxury complex today. 
 

1. The building is steeped in history

Located at 296 Plenty Road, Verre was originally the location of a family-owned and operated glassworks, Peerless Glass. Paying homage to its past, the development is named after the French word for glass.

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<figcaption>Peerless Glass Sales, c.1987. Image: Wolf&amp;Lamb</figcaption></figure>Peerless Glass was “one of the first local manufacturers to offer glass products which utilised sandblasting and blending techniques”, the project marketing reads. 
 

2. Delivered under the guidance of the original family

The ownership of the building remained with the original family, spanning multiple generations. Today, Verre offers a new chapter for future generations, delivering 57 residences under the guidance of the original family’s grandson. 
 

3. Own a bespoke Mark Douglass hand-blown glass light pendant

Maintaining the connection to high-quality glassworks, each apartment sale at Verre will include a bespoke hand-blown glass creation, produced by Melbourne-based glass designer, Mark Douglass.

The ‘Melbourne Glassworks’ owner, who has been creating glasswork since 1989, will construct a glass light pendant that will sit as the statement piece of every Verre residence.

 

4. Designed by Chamberlain Architects

With architecture by Chamberlain Architects, the development provides contemporary style and sleek apartment design.

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Verre homes are steeped in high-quality fittings, including large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, balconies and spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.

Chamberlain’s past projects include Northcote’s Merri Green and Parkdale’s Topaz.

 

5. Ideal inner-north location

Situated in the heart of Preston, Verre is designed with a focus on owner-occupiers and puts residents within minutes from retail, transport and lifestyle activities.

Known for its abundance of restaurants and bars, and in close proximity to the Melbourne CBD, Preston is northside Melbourne at its finest.

Nearby lifestyle offerings include Merri Creek trail and St. Georges Road bike trail. 
 

6. The rooftop terraces

The architecturally-designed residences are an entertainers’ delight. Large balconies connect the living room to the outdoors and a rooftop terrace offers a space to host friends or relax against the Melbourne city skyline.

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7. Developed by Wolf&amp;Lamb

Set for completion in early 2022, Verre is the latest project delivered by development firm Wolf&amp;Lamb.

Expressing contemporary living through innovative design, generous layouts and utility, Wolf&amp;Lamb aims to create enduring designs, each embued with their own identity and sense of place.

 8. HomeBuilder-qualifying

Certain residences at Verre qualify for the Victorian Government’s various off-the-plan incentives, including the HomeBuilder grant, first home owners grant and the first home loan deposit scheme.

There has never been a better time to buy a home.

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Apartments in Verre begin at $385,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, while three-bedroom residences are priced from $815,000.
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Located in Melbourne’s Preston, Verre is the latest offering from Wolf&Lamb and Chamberlain Architects

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