Melbourne off the plan apartments

Supermarket giant Coles and local developer Dimas Property Group have teamed up to create one of the most connected new apartment developments in Melbourne’s leafy Balwyn.

The partners secured a prime site on Whitehorse Road, opposite Balwyn Park and in the prized Balwyn High School catchment area.

They appointed the in-demand architecture firm <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> to design <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/white-weston-balwyn-village-259-281-whitehorse-road-balwyn-vic-3103">White &amp; Weston</a>, just 45 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across a low-rise three-level building set in gardens by the equally sought-after landscape architect <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/landscape-architect/jack-merlo">Jack Merlo</a>. The apartments will sit above a full-line Coles, offering the ultimate convenience for residents.

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The apartments overlook Balwyn Park, home to an AFL oval, kids playground, tennis club and bowling club.

Cera Stribley Interior Design Director, Jessica Coulter, said the homes were designed to feel personal and functional, with materials selected to reflect a connection to nature.&nbsp;

“We really understand what goes into creating a truly amazing home,” Coulter said. “We’re always looking for those individual moments that make a space special.”

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Each residence is fitted with Miele appliances, Signorino stone finishes, Block flooring, and Great Dane lighting.&nbsp;

Private terraces and rooftop gardens were designed to act as extensions of the living areas, offering additional usable space for residents.

“We’ve had some really generous outdoor spaces to work with,” Coulter added. "The communal roof garden is an expansion of the individual homes."

The 655 sqm residents garden, curated by Jack Merlo, feature a mix of native and exotic plantings, delivering year-round greenery opposite the park.

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Each home is optimised for energy efficiency under Sustainability Victoria’s Whole of Home Initiative—reducing costs and environmental impact.

White &amp; Weston is also optimised for energy efficiency under Sustainability Victoria’s Whole of Home Initiative, reducing running costs and environmental impact.

Security and convenience are also top of mind, with basement parking equipped with number plate recognition technology and a BESS (Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard) rating 10 per cent above industry average.

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Each apartment is sold with a six-year building guarantee and 52-week defect coverage. An incentive offer for early buyers via Urban.com.au includes a complimentary whitegoods package for the first three purchasers.

Marshall White Projects Director Liam Adey says early interest has come from empty nesters, professional singles, and young couples.

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Marshall White Projects Director Liam Adey says early interest has come from empty nesters, professional singles, and young couples

Joel Robinson

Coles and Dimas Property Group launch White & Weston in Balwyn Village

Sunkin Property Group will welcome buyers later this year to the latest stage of its Bayside masterplanned precinct, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/highett-common-37-graham-road-highett-vic-3190">Highett Common</a>.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/sk-construction">SK Constructions</a>, the building arm of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a>, recently topped out the North Lane building, one of several planned for the unrepeatable 9.3-hectare site next door to Highett Station and its accompanying amenity.

Sunkin held a topping out ceremony in early April to honour the milestone.

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SK Constructions is now nearing completion of early civil works, with minor final touches underway to support the delivery of the first stage of buildings.&nbsp;

The team is also progressing on the community’s first one-hectare park, with drainage works, cut and fill operations, retaining walls, and new footpaths taking shape.

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The second stage of Highett Common, the Highett Common Townhomes Collection,&nbsp;is progressing through the detailed design phase. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year.&nbsp;

The third stage, the Mews Collection, which will deliver six levels of contemporary residences, is preparing for early basement works and piling.

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Highett Common’s first residents are expected to move in within the next six months.&nbsp;

Upon arrival, they’ll enjoy access not just to their new homes, but also to the community’s first park and playground, part of a broader vision that places open space and walkability at the heart of the precinct.

Select residences are currently available with stamp duty savings and a $12,000 furniture and styling package by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/interior-designers/coco-republic-interior-design">Coco Republic</a>, offering added value for early buyers.

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Sunkin tops out next Highett Common building as move-in date approaches

Summary:

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1">ANGLE’s Fernhurst in Kew progresses with COBEN appointed as builder and ANZ funding secured 
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	<li aria-level="1">The project offers eighteen apartments and three free-standing houses in tightly held Studley Park 
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	<li aria-level="1">Designed by Edition Office, the residences feature natural materials and generous outdoor spaces by Eckersley Garden Architecture 
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	<li aria-level="1">Located 300m from Kew Junction, with access to top schools and green spaces</li>
</ul>

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Design-driven developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/angle">ANGLE</a> has reached two significant milestones with its recently unveiled Kew residential development, Fernhurst.

First, they have secured funding from ANZ, making it one of the few new residential developments in Melbourne backed by a Big Four bank. With financing in place and a significant percentage of homes already sold, ANGLE has appointed high-end builder <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/coben">COBEN</a> to deliver a mix of apartments and freestanding houses in one of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/kew-vic-3101">Kew's most coveted locations</a>.

COBEN has already begun site works on the rare 4,000 sqm Fernhurst Grove site, nestled in the heart of the leafy Studley Park, where new development is exceptionally scarce.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/fernhurst-kew-11-15-fernhurst-grove-kew-vic-3101">Fernhurst</a> will feature just 18 apartments and three freestanding houses, all privately set one street back from the vibrancy and convenience of Kew Junction.

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Fernhurst marks another collaboration between ANGLE, COBEN, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/edition-office">Edition Office</a>, and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/landscape-architect/eckersley-garden-architecture">Eckersley Garden Architecture</a>. The same team previously partnered on ANGLE’s Fenwick development in Studley Park, a multi-award-winning project just 700 meters from Fernhurst.

ANGLE prioritizes privacy in its designs. The large size of the site has allowed for generous setbacks, and extensive landscaping has been used to almost conceal the buildings from the streetscape.

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Edition Office and Eckersley Garden Architecture worked closely together to ensure that the design and articulation of the buildings complement, rather than compete with, the landscaping. The design highlights a strong connection to nature, with the brick façade seamlessly blending into the abundant greenery. The architecture conveys a sense of permanence, making the buildings appear as if they have been part of the streetscape for decades.

The apartments in Fernhurst feature spacious, open-plan living areas with a minimum ceiling height of three meters, designed to maximize natural light and create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. Each of the two and three-bedroom apartments includes lush terraces or courtyards.

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True to ANGLE's ethos, the development prioritizes space and quality over density. Despite occupying a full acre site, the apartments are generously sized, with two-bedroom units starting at over 140 sqm—some of the largest two-bedroom apartments available in Melbourne. The three-bedroom apartments offer more than 200 sqm of true indoor-outdoor living space.

The interiors are crafted with a refined and tactile material palette, featuring European oak flooring, travertine tiles, and bespoke timber joinery. Kitchens are equipped with Gaggenau appliances and Brodware tapware, while bedrooms include Molteni&amp;C wardrobes and luxurious wool carpets.

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Fernhurst will also feature three unique freestanding houses. Two will be newly built, each with three bedrooms, a home office, four bathrooms, and garages. The third home is a grand heritage property that will be carefully restored and brought into the 21st century with a reconfigured floor plan, all while retaining its original façade.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/project-marketer/jellis-craig-projects">Jellis Craig Projects</a> Director Stephen Bowtell is selling Fernhurst, having sold out Fenwick before it completed in 2023.

"Fernhurst offers a rare opportunity for downsizers looking to live in Kew's historic Studley Park Estate," Bowtell says.

"It's not often a development in inner Melbourne combines such natural beauty and privacy, while also being so well connected to everything one of Melbourne's best suburbs has to offer. ANGLE, Edition Office and Eckersley Garden Architecture have come together again to bring what will be another landmark development in Kew for generations to come."

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Builder appointed, ANZ funded: Inside Fernhurst, Kew's newest residences

The standard for amenities in new developments has drastically risen over the past decade, shifting from a focus solely on practical functionality to a holistic approach that considers how the entire building can enhance a resident’s lifestyle.

While a prime location provides inherent lifestyle advantages like proximity to dining and retail offerings, developers and architects are increasingly shaping buyer decisions by optimising in-building amenities, offering residents a more comprehensive and convenient lifestyle. This focus has grown exponentially nationwide, driven by evolving resident needs and expectations of prospective buyers.

ASX-listed developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/lendlease-development">Lendlease</a> prioritised amenity design in its latest <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/docklands-vic-3008">Docklands</a> residential offering, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/ancora-at-collins-wharf-docklands-971-collins-street-docklands-vic-3008">Ancora at Collins Wharf</a>. Ancora will be the third building in the Collins Wharf precinct, a previously underutilised wharf at the end of Collins Street which is being developed into a thriving new community.

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The attention to detail starts at the front door, where residents are greeted by a grand hotel-style lobby with triple-height ceilings, providing a distinguished sense of arrival. Each resident at Ancora will have access to concierge services, ranging from accepting deliveries to leisure and entertainment-based services and everything in between.

Collins Wharf aims to enhance the lifestyle of its residents by offering an impressive range of amenities that make living easier through social connection, health, and wellness. To achieve this, they’ve designed not one, but two open-air terraces at Ancora.

Each terrace features spacious alfresco dining areas with barbecue facilities, comfortable seating, beautifully landscaped gardens, and stunning north-facing views of the city and Harbour. These thoughtfully designed spaces are perfect for residents to connect with one another, creating an ideal setting for both casual gatherings and welcoming guests to Ancora.

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It’s the same concerted effort to promote social interaction that inspired The Collins Room, a residents' lounge and private dining area that enhances the offering of an inclusive, connected community.

There are many components to a healthy lifestyle. Collins Wharf has also laid an importance to the physical aspect of health and wellbeing. In addition to the social spaces, Ancora also offers a fully-equipped, private gym with water views, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, and a steam room.

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Beyond what has been included in the building, Ancora benefits from its connected location. Collins Wharf sits at the end of Collins Street, one of Melbourne’s best streets and the cultural heart of the capital. Collins Street is lined with world-class dining, cafes, luxury retail, premium hotels, and major business headquarters. All of the above are just a short walk, or a free tram ride away from Collins Wharf.

Collins Wharf has not just leaned on the convenience of Collins Street to satisfy its future residents. The next stage of Collins Wharf will see over 5,000 sqm of new parkland established to enhance the resident experience by creating a connection to nature, something that is often overlooked in inner-city developments.

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Designed by landscape architect <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/landscape-architect/openwork">Openwork</a>, these green spaces incorporate indigenous plantings and will feature fitness stations, play zones, covered seating areas, and open lawns, fostering a sense of community and creating yet another space for Collins Wharf residents to gather without going far from their front door.

Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/warren-and-mahoney">Warren &amp; Mahoney</a>, Ancora offers 302 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments across two different collections; the Waterfront Collection and the Premier Collection, the latter of which offers a range of house-sized living options including skyhomes and townhomes.

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Nick Deans, Principal at Warren and Mahoney, describes Collins Wharf as a remarkable example of placemaking, with a design inspired by its unique waterfront location and urban interface.&nbsp;

“In partnership with Lendlease, we’re creating a distinctive precinct that seamlessly blends the vibrancy and amenities of Melbourne’s CBD with the tranquillity of a waterfront retreat. Ancora redefines apartment living, offering world-class amenities and exceptional outdoor spaces, all set right on the water’s edge.'

Construction on Ancora is set to commence later this year, with completion expected in 2027.

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Nick Deans, Principal at Warren and Mahoney, describes Collins Wharf as a remarkable example of placemaking, with a design inspired by its unique waterfront location and urban interface

Lendlease creating world-class resident experiences at Collins Wharf

Seldom does an apartment development offer its residents both parkside living while also being within meters of significant transport connections and retail opportunities.

<a href="/buildings/irving-domain-box-hill-21-23-irving-avenue-box-hill-vic-3128">Irving Domain</a>, the newest apartment development in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/box-hill-vic-3128">Box Hill</a>, offers all three in abundance.

The new development on Irving Avenue, currently under construction and set for occupancy later this year, sits directly across the road from Box Hill Gardens, the largest park in the suburb, offering walking tracks, playgrounds, sports courts, and a one-kilometre running track around its boundary.

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While Box Hill is already well-connected to wider Melbourne, with Box Hill Station just a six-minute walk from Irving Domain, residents will be even closer to greater transport connections soon, with the new Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) station being built directly under the park opposite.

The SRL is a 26-kilometre underground rail network that will connect Box Hill to Cheltenham, integrating seamlessly with existing transport options and allowing residents at Irving Domain faster and more convenient travel across Melbourne.

With a direct link to Monash University in just 12 minutes, the rail loop will enhance Box Hill’s status as a major employment, education, and lifestyle precinct.

This major infrastructure project is expected to double job opportunities in the area by the 2050s and facilitate the development of thousands of new homes.

The project also includes new pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, a linear park on Whitehorse Road, and upgraded plazas, ensuring residents of Irving Domain benefit from improved accessibility and an enhanced urban environment.

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Box Hill is a suburb well known for its diversity, both in its population and its hospitality and retail offerings.

Box Hill Central, located just 500 meters south of Irving Domain, provides a diverse selection of shopping and dining experiences, particularly celebrated for its Asian cuisine. Highly-rated restaurants such as Zero Mode, Tang, and cafes like Second Wife, ae Melbourne, and The Penny Drop are within walking distance.

The area also boasts reputable educational institutions, including Box Hill Institute and Box Hill High School, and essential healthcare services, with Box Hill Hospital only two kilometers away.

Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>, Irving Domain offers one and two-bedroom apartments with high-quality interiors and functional layouts.

Residents will have access to a rooftop retreat with panoramic city views, complementing the natural greenery of Box Hill Gardens next door.

Construction is well advanced and is expected to complete in Q3 2025.

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Parkside and primed for growth: The strategic location of Irving Domain

One of Melbourne's most garden-focused new neighbourhoods is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the design-driven developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> appointing Brady Constructions to build its Elsternwick development,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>.

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.

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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.

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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.&nbsp;Elsternwick Gardens will also include amenities such as wellness facilities, dog wash, and a hospitality offering.

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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.”

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Milieu Managing Director Michael McCormack says appointing Brady Constructions was a major milestone in the development of Elsternwick Gardens.



Milieu appoints builder for Elsternwick Gardens neighbourhood

<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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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."

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