Melbourne off the plan apartments

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/scotch-hill-gardens-hawthorn-147-robinson-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Scotch Hill Gardens</a> is a new lifestyle precinct by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/hamton">Hamton Property Group</a>, renewing an underutilised site on Auburn Road, Hawthorn, in Melbourne’s affluent east.

The six-building elevated living precinct resides on a former University of Melbourne campus site in the Scotch Hill catchment area. Located adjacent to the green spine of fields and parklands along Gardiners Creek trail, the site’s hilly aspect benefits from views to established tree canopies, lush gardens, and the city skyline.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> is behind the masterplanning, architecture, and interior design, while <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/landscape-architect/tract-landscape-architects">Tract</a> is responsible for the landscape design, which will make up 40 percent of the site. Standing between four and eight levels high, the residential pavilions are interspersed within 4,000 meters of public gardens, with landscaping subtly defining boundaries between public and private zones.&nbsp;

Drawing inspiration from nature, the masterplan has been inspired by the organisation of lily pads on a pond – organic formations, discrete but interconnected, sitting lightly in within their context. Employing the principles of the “nature-based cities” guidelines, the site benefits from integrated nature, amenity, wellness and community.

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Woods Bagot Director Peter Miglis says the precinct’s formal and material language is inspired by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/hawthorn-vic-3122">Hawthorn</a>’s established residential vernacular, invoking the charm of local character homes with a unique, contemporary inflection.

“The architecture needed to take from the DNA of the surrounding residential homes and translate that to a multi-residential scale,” says Miglis.

“Referencing the authenticity, grandeur and heritage of the Hawthorn home, the architecture should feel familiar, yet elevated, fostering a natural sense of belonging within the neighbourhood.”

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As one of Melbourne’s oldest and grandest suburbs, Hawthorn remains a beautifully preserved example of the city’s evolution through the Victorian, Federation and Edwardian periods. Each residential pavilion takes on a unique identity from a composition of varied materials, with some buildings reinterpreting the local Victorian or Edwardian details from rhythmic brickwork to opportune archway moments, others paying homage to the Federation arts-and-crafts homes of the area.

“The Woodburn draws inspiration from the verandahs of the Victorian home ubiquitous in the Hawthorn area,” says Miglis. “The use of vertical columns and fine filigree detailing evokes a classic staple of Victorian Australian design.”

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The Tate building, meanwhile, includes a strong brick masonry element, incorporating archway motifs and apertures characteristic of the Edwardian era.

Finally, The Ingleburn’s strong geometric order takes its reference from the Federation arts and crafts style with brick detailing and heavy geometry.

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Woods Bagot interior design leader Cara Gabriel says a cohesive language has been developed between architecture and interiors, incorporating tactile, textured and subdued tones that complement the natural landscape.

“We wanted the apartments to have a sense of quiet luxury, to allow the residents to look outside and appreciate the nature they’re surrounded by,” says Gabriel.

“From an interiors perspective, it’s all about these framed views and their relationship to the outdoors that defines this project.”

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Each residence features authentic materials, generous proportions, and a return-to-craft approach, using Victorian and Tasmanian-based makers, from lighting designers to metalworkers and joiners.

“It was important to use a palette that exuded a sense of timelessness over trends,” adds Gabriel. “Colour and texture are expressed through the characteristics of the material itself, such as oak or walnut grain and veined natural stone, rather than an applied texture—it’s an honest materiality approach.”

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Belying its generous outlook, the precinct will appear recessive within its native context, consciously contrived to minimise bulk at street interface. Surrounded by a vegetated veil of established trees, the development will be sequestered from street view, adding to a sense of privacy and belonging.

With landscape architecture by Tract, the design team will retain 77 existing mature trees onsite during the development process, planting an additional 151 trees to create a verdant city sanctuary.

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Architects are also retaining and reviving the Serpentine Garden – a meandering brick pathway and molded garden designed by landscape architect Paul Thompson in 1976. In consultation with the original designer, Woods Bagot will celebrate the curvilinear geometry, creating a source of variation and intrigue in the journey into the heart of the site. &nbsp;

Scotch Hill Gardens is the first proposed carbon-neutral development for the City of Boroondara.

Catering to growing families and downsizers alike, the project will address the shortfall of housing supply in the Hawthorn area.

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Joel Robinson

How Woods Bagot and Tract created Scotch Hill Gardens, Hawthorn's new nature-driven community

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/murrumbeena-vic-3163">Murrumbeena</a>, in Melbourne's southeast, is known for its wide, leafy streets, lined with Federation-era homes.

Hughesdale Village serves as the heart of both Murrumbeena and Hughesdale, with an array of shops, cafes, and Hughesdale Station.

What has been missing in the area is a new apartment development, which is what prompted joint venture partners&nbsp;Progressio and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/damgar-group">Damgar Property Group</a> to explore the opportunities available as close as possible to the village.

They secured a prime site at 50 Rosella Street, on the corner of Poath Road, just a stone's throw from the station and the Hellenic Depot, the popular Greek restaurant and bar. They commissioned Cera Stribley to design&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/rosella-murrumbeena-50-rosella-street-murrumbeena-vic-3163">Rosella</a>,&nbsp;70 one, two and three-bedroom apartments when completed later this year.

Cera Stribley was inspired by the adjacent Hughesdale Station when designing Rosella. The seven-level building&nbsp;features a façade of rough-cast concrete, dark terrazzo, and warm copper accents, reflecting the architectural character of the Hughesdale Station underpasses.&nbsp;

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Each apartment has been designed to maximise natural light and livability, featuring large balconies and terraces that provide excellent outdoor entertaining space

Inside, the apartments start at over 60 sqm for the one-bedroom units. Every apartment comes with at least one car space and is equipped with integrated Miele appliances and stone benchtops in the kitchens.

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Rosella residents will be spoiled for choice with Murrumbeena Village just moments away, along with six new retail tenancies on the ground level. These are expected to include a variety of restaurants, cafes, and wine bars.

The location is exceptionally well-connected, with Rosella residents just 20 minutes from the CBD by train, direct from Hughesdale Station.

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Murrumbeena Park and its playground, as well as a variety of dining options like Murrumbeena Wine Bar, are all within a 10-minute walk.

Chadstone Shopping Centre, the largest indoor shopping centre in Australia, is just one kilometre up Poath Road. Known as 'Chaddy', the retail precinct boasts over 550 stores, around 100 restaurants and cafes, a fresh food market, and a full entertainment quarter featuring escape rooms, dodgems, mini-golf, a cinema, and bowling.

Rosella is progressing well with construction and is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

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Rosella residents will be spoiled for choice with Murrumbeena Village just moments away, along with six new retail tenancies on the ground level

Rosella's prime location in Hughesdale Village

Well into construction of the first two stages of its net-zero masterplan, property developer Sunkin has revealed the most premium apartments in their <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/highett-common-37-graham-road-highett-vic-3190">Highett Common</a> community.

They've started selling the Luxury Collection, just 12 residences which are a step up in quality and design from what has been offered in the new precinct before. Think Gaggenau appliances, natural stone benchtops and significant outdoor spaces.

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Each residence in the Luxury Collection includes three bedrooms and a variety of layouts. The collection is designed to cater to different preferences, from penthouse-style apartments with wraparound terraces and Bayside views to townhouse-style homes with direct access to landscaped grounds and kids' playgrounds.

Sunkin is offering a range of incentives for those purchasing in the Luxury Collection, including an impressive $12,000 voucher for furniture from interior design experts Coco Republic, as well as a free styling consultation.

Coco Republic has infused the design with a Hamptons-inspired aesthetic, characterized by a neutral color palette, natural stone, and herringbone timber flooring throughout the living spaces.

The marble kitchens, featuring integrated Gaggenau appliances, are anchored by a waterfall island wrapped in natural stone, under feature pendant lighting.

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Each residence in the Luxury Collection is also equipped with an ABB Home Automation package integrated with the Highett Common Connect app for seamless control over lighting, climate, and music.

Prospective buyers can secure one of the best apartments in Highett Common with just a five per cent deposit. Apartments start from $1.25 million, meaning a deposit of $62,500 is required upon unconditional sale, with the apartments set for completion later this year.

The Luxury Collection is part of the first stage of Highett Common, set to be Victoria’s first medium-density, net-zero targeted community. Located on a 9.3-hectare site in the heart of Highett, the development is ideally positioned to benefit from the vibrant bar and restaurant scene on Highett Road. Future residents will also be close to Sandringham Beach, Highett Shopping Centre, and Highett Train Station. Three hectares of the large site will be kept as a conservation area, and another one hectare will be dedicated to parkland.

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SK Construction recently topped out the first two buildings late last year. They are now starting to work through the fitout of the apartments, meaning those interested in securing a Luxury Collection apartment can see the apartment as an empty shell.

Buyers in the first stage are expected to move into their apartments around November. The surrounding park and playground will also be finished as part of the first stage, as will the new Bayside Community Facility which will home a two-level public library, study areas, rooms for community classes and meetings, and an adjacent café.&nbsp;

Further amenity, like the indoor lap pool, wellness centre with a gym, and a bookable private dining room, will complete as part of the next stage next year.

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Sunkin takes luxury to new heights at Highett Common

The Federal Government’s latest announcement of a temporary two-year ban on foreigners purchasing existing housing in Australia has led to some confusion about its impact.

Under the&nbsp;updated FIRB regulations, foreign buyers can&nbsp;still purchase off the plan properties and newly completed dwellings without being affected by the revised rules.&nbsp;

The new regulation, effective from 1 April 2025, will prevent temporary residents from purchasing established houses. This change is intended to support the creation of new housing by redirecting demand towards new apartments and houses, which will see further demand channelled towards key off-the-plan markets.&nbsp;

Colliers Managing Director, Victoria | Residential, Tim Storey, said they expect the effects of this policy change will surprise on the upside, especially for developers of new apartments in Melbourne who will now have a larger pool of buyers.

“This policy is a positive step towards addressing the housing supply issue in Australia. By encouraging the purchase of new dwellings, we are also supporting the construction industry," Storey said.

According to the latest available statistics, foreign buyers have purchased an annual average of only 1,291 established homes over the past three years, representing just 0.24 per cent of overall housing market sales. &nbsp;

Significantly, Victoria has consistently attracted the highest levels of foreign buyer activity across all categories, accounting for 45 per cent of purchases across Australia over the past three years. This trend is expected to continue, benefiting developers in the state.&nbsp;

“The updated FIRB regulations combined with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent announcement of a cash rate cut, which lenders have passed through, create a more favourable environment for new housing developments," Storey added.

"Developers should see this as an opportunity to meet the growing demand for new dwellings. This change ensures that the market for off-the-plan properties remains robust and continues attracting foreign investment."

FIRB regulations to drive foreign buyers to new apartment development market

640 Bourke Street represents a culmination of six years of vision and development by Far East Consortium.

The journey began in 2019 when the consortium acquired the historic Eliza Tinsley building, situated on a prime 2,765 sqm site at the Spencer Street end of Bourke Street. While the landmark building, dating back to the early 1900s, will be preserved, it will be complemented by a striking glass tower designed by Rothelowman, which will seamlessly extend from the heritage structure.

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<a href="/new-apartments/640-bourke-street-melbourne-640-bourke-street-melbourne-vic-3000">640 Bourke Street</a> offers prices befitting of its address, with the one-bedroom apartments starting from $640,000. There are also two and three-bedroom apartments on offer throughout the 68-level skyscraper, designed with the owner-occupier in mind.&nbsp;

Far East Consortium sought to create larger apartments than the previous approval that came with the site purchase had proposed. That had 813 apartments, which have now been cut down to just over 600 to accomodate larger floorplans.

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"The people who do want to be in the city want bigger apartments, and we're catering for that need,"&nbsp;Far East Consortium Executive Director Craig Williams said.

On the new design, Williams said history shows if you can put a modern sculpture piece of architecture behind a heritage building, the two complement each other.

"It's a very elegantly designed building. It's going to be a Melbourne statement for many, many years to come."

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640 Bourke Street will also be filled with resident amenity, over 3,000 sqm of it, to elevate its residents lifestyle.

There will be everything from a pool&nbsp;inspired by Turkish hammams to a gym, an art therapy room, co-working spaces, a whisky lounge, a library, and movie theatres.&nbsp;

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Residents will enjoy seamless access to Melbourne's renowned retail, arts, and green spaces, from Bourke Street Mall to Flagstaff Gardens.

"Bourke Street is a very proud address," Williams added.

"Whilst we may be towards the western end of the old city, we are at the centre of the new city of Melbourne."

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640 Bourke will be&nbsp;Far East Consortium's 14th building in Melbourne. Their most recent completion was the four-tower, $2.4 billion development West Side Place, just 400 metres away on Spencer Street.

Buyers only have until October 2025 to take advantage of the VIC Government's <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/vic/vic-government-slashes-stamp-duty-for-off-the-plan-property-buyers-savings-available-immediately-oct-2024">generous stamp duty concessions</a> announced late last year.

*Renders shown are Artist's Impressions correct as at March 2025.

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Far East Consortium’s new CBD apartment tower rises behind the historic Eliza Tinsley Building

Far East Consortium launches new Melbourne CBD apartment tower, 640 Bourke Street

Mirvac has celebrated commencement of construction on its new Prince &amp; Parade residential community in Brunswick, marking the start of major works for the project that will rejuvenate a disused site and deliver 167 much-needed new apartments to Melbourne.

With <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick">Prince &amp; Parade</a> underway, Mirvac now has more than 900 apartments currently in progress across Melbourne, demonstrating a strong commitment to the Victorian residential market.

Mirvac’s CEO Development, Stuart Penklis and General Manager, Residential Development Victoria, Elysa Anderson, were joined by Peter Khalil MP, Federal Member for Wills to celebrate the project’s milestone.

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Penklis said Prince &amp; Parade demonstrates how government and industry can work together to transform previously underutilised sites into much-needed homes for Victorians in desirable inner, middle ring locations, close to transport; and delivering this type of housing is a priority for government.

“With the support of the State Government, Prince &amp; Parade received the green light through the Development Facilitation Program and now we are delivering almost 170 modern apartments, creating 300 construction jobs and ongoing employment opportunities for the local community,” Penklis said.

“Formerly the old Princes Park Motor Inn, this residential community is a great example of how we can take a site that is no longer fit-for-purpose and deliver additional housing for the community.

"It’s important that we continue to work with all levels of government to find efficient planning pathways that allow industry to identify opportunities to accelerate housing across Melbourne."

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Mirvac’s General Manager, Residential Development Victoria, Elysa Anderson said Prince &amp; Parade will join Mirvac’s $7.6bn Victorian development pipeline, with a new build-to-rent community opening in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a> later this year.

“This project completes Mirvac’s construction trifecta for our apartment offering, joining The Albertine in the St Kilda precinct and Trielle in Yarra’s Edge,"&nbsp;Anderson said.

"Across our build-to-rent and build-to-sell projects, we are committed to delivering a range of apartments for downsizers, growing families and investors that are built for tomorrow."

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Prince &amp; Parade will offer a mix of one to four-bedroom apartments and will mark Mirvac’s third collaboration with design practice, Bates Smart, joining The Melburnian (2011) and The Eastbourne (2019) in the duo’s multi-award-winning developments.

The development will include a residential lounge, shared dining room and kitchen, crown courtyard, library, gym, shared roof top terrace and concierge. The building will deliver an average 7-Star NatHERS energy rating through double glazing, induction cooktops, heat-pump technology for hot water, and rooftop solar panels – all designed to minimise reliance on the grid and reduce environmental impact.

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Mirvac will also be creating a green link connecting Brunswick Road through to Park Street, designed by Jack Merlo and a number of public bike spaces throughout.

The development will include a publicly accessible retail tenancy which will offer a convenient spot for the community to enjoy café offerings. The tenancy will be independently operated and is expected to be open around the time of completion.

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Mirvac to transform old motel into apartments in Brunswick as Prince & Parade construction kicks off

The First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) is a government initiative designed to help eligible first-time home buyers by offering financial assistance towards the purchase or construction of a new home.

While the FHOG is a nationwide program, it is administered separately by each state and territory, meaning the eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and property requirements can vary depending on your location. This means that the amount available and the conditions attached to the grant will differ, so it is important to check the specific guidelines for your state or territory.

It’s important to note that the FHOG is just one of several incentives available to first home buyers. In most states and territories, the grant is not linked to stamp duty exemptions or concessions, with the exception of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The FHOG is typically a one-off payment, reducing the overall cost of purchasing or building a new home before any stamp duty concessions are applied.

Below, we provide a breakdown of the First Home Owner Grants available across Australia, outlining the specific details for each state and territory.

<h2>New South Wales First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes valued up to $600,000. For land purchases and owner-builders, the threshold extends to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Benefits: Provides full stamp duty exemption for homes valued up to $800,000, with concessions available for properties up to $1 million.

<h2>Victoria South Wales First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Provides a $10,000 grant for first-home buyers purchasing or building new homes valued up to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Benefits: Offers full stamp duty exemption for properties up to $600,000, with concessions available up to $750,000.

<h2>Queensland First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers $30,000 for contracts signed between 20 November 2023 and 30 June 2025. The FHOG applies to new homes valued up to $750,000.

Stamp Duty Concessions: Provides additional concessions for properties valued up to $800,000.

<h2>Western Australia First Home Owner Grant</h2>

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First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes valued up to $750,000 in the southern regions and up to $1 million in the northern regions.

Stamp Duty Concessions: Available for homes valued up to $600,000 for transactions entered into on or after 9 May 2024.

<h2>Australian Capital Territory First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Replaced by the Home Buyer Concession Scheme, offering full stamp duty concessions for eligible buyers.

<h2>South Australia First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Provides up to $15,000 for new homes, including houses, apartments, and townhouses. As of 6 June 2024, there is no property value cap for eligibility.

Stamp Duty Relief: Available for new homes and vacant land purchases.

<h2>Tasmania First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: Offers a $10,000 grant for new homes and off the plan purchases.

Stamp Duty Exemption: Between 18 February 2024 and 30 June 2026, first home buyers of established homes valued up to $750,000 receive a full exemption on property transfer duty.

<h2>Northern Territory First Home Owner Grant</h2>

First Home Owner Grant: The Northern Territory provides a $10,000 grant for new homes only. Additional government grants and concessions are available for first home buyers.

Stamp Duty Exemption: The only stamp duty exemption available to property buyers is the House and Land Package Exemption (HLPE).

Eligibility criteria and application processes differ across states. Prospective buyers should refer to their respective state revenue offices for full details on grant availability, conditions, and additional concessions.

Every First Home Owner Grant for new property by state

There's no slowing down the popular, design-driven Melbourne apartment developer Milieu.

Currently working on <a href="/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, a garden community in Elsternwick, and nearing completion of the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/plant-street-by-milieu-malvern-1-plant-street-malvern">Plant Street Malvern project</a> later this year, Milieu is preparing to launch its sixth project in <a href="/new-apartments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a> project, one of Melbourne's trendiest suburbs.

The developer has secured approval for a nine-level, mixed-use development on the corner of Dawson and Saxon Street, just off Sydney Road and next to the famous Brunswick Baths.

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The new project, to be known as <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/saxon-street-by-milieu-10-dawson-street-brunswick">Saxon Street by Milieu</a>, will provide much-needed housing stock to the area, with apartments to be incorporated into the Jackson Clements Burrows Architect-designed building located in Brunswick’s Major Activity Centre.

The new building, with 78 apartments, will replace The Brosnan Centre, on an irregular shaped, but prime 1,764 sqm site in an area known as the civic and cultural epicentre of Brunswick, also adjoining councils brand new arts precinct known as Balam Balam Place.

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The gas-free building will be made up a diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments&nbsp;over two levels of basement bar parking.

Milieu says&nbsp;the design, which includes landscaping by Oculus and interiors by Design Office, centres on sustainable initiatives that will reduce the cost of living.

"Designed with the future in mind, this project has been considered for its positive impact on the local community," Milieu says.

"Alongside the homes, the project will enhance the precinct through substantial improvements to public infrastructure and pedestrian access."<img alt="Milieu" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="887fd8f0-c41d-4157-bfc5-e35874f6a56b" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-03-15%20at%202.10.01%20pm.png?VersionId=lkLmPhE6jcSq60dAZS3Yy5bPPzOx3aEa" />An image from the town planning submission: Image Credit: JCB Architects

The developer, founded in 2010 and led by Michael McCormack and Shannon Peach, said the&nbsp;Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct&nbsp;continues to evolve, fostering the arts and promoting health and wellness throughout the area.

In the design documents submitted to the Merri-Bek Council, JCB said the proposed building serves to sites neighbouring architectural heritage and substantially improve the public realm.

"Informed by neighbouring arched windows, a curved language is introduced to canopies, floor plate edges and parapets. This language is then exaggerated with introduction of semi-circular protruding balconies contrasting with the building’s otherwise rational façade."

<img alt="Milieu" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ee02a473-0e3b-47cb-b302-7f3e0868e245" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-03-15%20at%202.10.13%20pm.png?VersionId=ffuDtieMREIweTkVklIknTIaNsBD8vcT" />An image from the town planning submission: Image Credit: JCB Architect 
 
JCB said a&nbsp;key move made to improve the precinct is a 3.7-metre ground plane setback from Saxon Street widening an existing compromised narrow footpath.

"This significant urban gesture strengthens the physical connection between Dawson Street and Siteworks, a key Merri-bek cultural amenity," they said.

Saxon Street by Milieu is expected to launch in the coming months.

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Exclusive: Milieu secures approval for new Brunswick apartment project, Saxon Street by Milieu

When boutique developer Prime Edition was researching where to create their next apartment project, it was important to focus on some key fundamentals that would allow future residents to live an elevated lifestyle.

Prime Edition, known for its boutique developments in areas like Toorak and South Yarra, aimed to bring that level of quality and craftsmanship to a larger scale. For that, they needed a larger site befitting of their vision.

That led them to <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/clifton-hill-vic-3068">Clifton Hill</a>, the small suburb tucked away between Fitzroy and Collingwood.

Very little new development has occurred in recent years in the area, which benefits from being close to the Melbourne CBD.

Prime Edition snapped up a 1,540 sqm site on Queens Parade, near the intersection of Queens Parade and Smith Street, regarded as a prime location.

They recently launched the development, dubbed <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/33-queens-parade-clifton-hill-33-queens-parade-clifton-hill">33 Queens Parade</a>, a collection of 40 apartments, penthouses, and townhouses that will allow future residents to benefit from a myriad of local amenities while also being well-connected to wider Melbourne.

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The development is strategically located across the road from the Smith Street and Queens Parade tram stop, which will benefit city workers as well as families with children in higher education. The tram on Route 86 takes just 20 minutes to get into the city, passing through Fitzroy and Collingwood, and also heads north through Northcote and Preston to the RMIT Bundoora campus. Clifton Hill Station is also just 700 metres away.

There are educational opportunities aplenty on the doorstep. Just 500 metres up the road is the recently opened Wurun Senior Campus, an innovative new facility for Collingwood College and Fitzroy High School’s Year 11 and 12 students. For a younger family, the address is a short walk to Clifton Hill Primary School.

33 Queens Parade residents will also be spoilt for choice when it comes to parks. 500 metres north is Edinburgh Gardens, one of Yarra's largest parks. The 24-hectare park is home to the W.T Peterson Community Oval, a kids' playground, skatepark, basketball court, barbecue facilities, and large expanses of open lawn and landscaped gardens. Around half of the park is dog off-leash.

The same distance from 33 Queens Parade to the east is Darling Gardens, a smaller park with a kids' playground, barbecue, and walking paths.

Just past Darling Gardens is Quarries Park, a network of parks and sports grounds. It's linked by paths across Clifton Hill and connects to the Main Yarra and Merri Creek trails (Capital City Trail).

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Queens Parade Village is also a well-known hub among locals. The shopping village runs from Smith Street up to Heidelberg Road and is home to retail shops, hospitality venues, and health and wellbeing services. At the village's heart is Clifton Hill Station, just 700 metres away.

33 Queens Parade fills a gap in the suburb, where the median house price is over $1.7 million, and less than a quarter of dwellings are apartments.

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Architecture firm <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> designed the building so the apartments connect to the outdoors at every opportunity, with balconies, garden courtyards, and private rooftop terraces.

Extensive stamp duty savings apply to residences at 33 Queens Parade until October 2025. Apartment buyers could save up to $124,000, while townhouse buyers could save up to $127,000. Those looking to secure a penthouse could save around $195,000 on stamp duty.

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Queens Parade Village is a well-known hub among locals, home to retail shops, hospitality venues, and health and wellbeing services

Parks, pastries, and proximity to Melbourne: The prime location of 33 Queens Parade apartments in Clifton Hill

<ul>
	<li data-end="187" data-start="0">The Queensbridge Building, a 62-level mixed-use development, is under construction in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, South Melbourne, and Arts Precinct, with completion expected in 2025.</li>
	<li data-end="361" data-start="188">The development includes 367 apartments, a 188-room hotel, co-working spaces, resident amenities, and a corner store, with a design philosophy based on ‘Modern Nostalgia.’</li>
	<li data-end="499" data-start="362">Interior design by David Flack focuses on natural light, customizable finishes, and spaces that encourage personalization by residents.</li>
	<li data-end="642" data-is-last-node="" data-start="500">Queensbridge will offer numerous facilities, including a gym, outdoor lap pool, wellness rooms, and a car share program with Tesla vehicles.</li>
</ul>

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The Queensbridge Building, at the nexus of the Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne, and the sought-after Arts Precinct, is continuing to achieve milestones in its construction.

The striking glass facade by Fraser &amp; Partners is starting to shine from Queensbridge Street, with regarded builder Hickory in charge of the construction of the 62-level, mixed-use building which will be the&nbsp;only new apartment development to complete in <a href="/developments/southbank-vic-3006">Southbank</a> in 2025. The last completion of a new tower was in 2022.

Developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/time-place">Time &amp; Place</a>&nbsp;is bringing a rounded lifestyle offering to its future residents. Alongside the 367&nbsp;one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be a 188-room Hannah St. Hotel, significant resident amenity, a two-level mezzanine lobby with co-working centre, and a convenient corner store.

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The design&nbsp;philosophy, both in the apartments' interiors and the building's architecture, is guided by Time &amp; Place's new concept of ‘Modern Nostalgia,’ seeking to recreate the comfort and familiarity of home within a skyscraper setting.

Interior architect David Flack handled the design style of the apartments that are designed to optimse nature light with large picture windows and integrated study nooks.

"Often you walk into an apartment, and it’s immediately clear how the designer or architect wants you to live, but not here," Flack said.

"We want you to see yourself within these spaces, and make them your home."

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Each of the apartments can be customised with multiple choices of finishes rarely available to any development.

Time &amp; Place use a unique custom lab software that also allows homeowners to view colour selections in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms.

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A myriad of facilities will be accessible by Queensbridge residents, including but not limited to a co-working space, a resident dining room, gym, an outdoor lap pool, a hot house, and several wellness rooms.

Residents will also have access to an affordable car share program with Tesla vehicles

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The facilities will be complemented by more public spaces like a&nbsp;reinterpretation of the neighbourhood corner store.

Hickory is soaring past level 50 on its way to completing the 62-level structure, with the interior fitout to follow soon after completion of the building.

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Developer Time & Place is bringing a rounded lifestyle offering to its future residents

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