St Kilda East

The design-focused Melbourne developer,&nbsp;Neometro, is returning to the St Kilda area, securing a prime development site for almost $22 million.

The vast 5,008 sqm St Kil​da East site at 97 Alma Road was snapped up by Neometro just before Christmas.

Neometro director James Tutton said 2021 was a year of very significant growth for Neometro.

&ldquo;We made some major acquisitions and securing Alma Rd days before Christmas was the perfect icing on the cake,&quot; Tutton said.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re very active on the northside &ndash; Brunswick, Northcote, Thornbury, Fitzroy etc. We&rsquo;ve got a long history in the southside too and we&rsquo;re looking forward to getting back there.&quot;

Neometro will run a design competition with a number of architecture firms before confirming who will design the project, which at this stage is expected to yield apartments and townhouses, given the size of the site.

&quot;We think we&#39;ll be able to deliver beautiful park fronting apartments and&nbsp;beautiful green townhouses ranging in size - some more of a family home, some more suited to couples,&quot; Tutton said, adding that there will be a nice variety of sizes on offer.

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It&#39;s a return to the St Kilda area for Neometro, whose last development was Harper Lane, completed in 2013 on St Kilda&#39;s Inkerman Street.

&quot;We&#39;ve been extremely active on the north side of Melbourne, but we&#39;ve been looking for a while for a site that provided a platform for us to come back,&quot; Tutton said.

&quot;Our view is that the quality of development on the Northside has been really really good, and the Southside just hasn&#39;t been the same level of quality - particularly around the St Kilda East area, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to up the ante in terms of development south of the river.&quot;

The highly sought after site, dubbed Saint Alma, which is currently occupied by&nbsp;a commercial building and two all-weather sports fields which is leased to Fitness First until 2024,&nbsp;was popular among developers.

Colliers agents Peter Bremner, Jozef Dickinson, Trent Hobart and Ted Dwyer secured the sale.

Bremner said Saint Alma represented the ultimate inner-city opportunity, being directly opposite beautiful parkland in a prime bayside location all within walking distance to chic and popular Windsor.

The site is directly opposite Alma Park and has easy access to all modes of public transport and major arterial roads including Windsor and Balaclava Train Stations and Dandenong and St Ki​lda Road trams.

Neometro is currently selling Nine Wilson Ave, their final apartment project in Brunswick&#39;s Jewell Station Village,&nbsp;a multi-stage development that began back in 2016.

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Over 35 per cent of the 73 apartments on offer have been snapped up over the traditionally quiet Christmas holiday period.

Designed by&nbsp;Neometro&rsquo;s long standing collaborators, MAArchitects, and local&nbsp;landscape designers Mud Office, Nine Wilson Ave will comprise a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as the lofts.

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Neometro director James Tutton said 2021 was a year of very significant growth for Neometro

Joel Robinson

Neometro secure next apartment development site

Developers are seeing increased interest in townhomes as homebuyers in the inner-city area seek convenient, spacious living.

Townhomes are typically the next step from apartment living, offering the extra space a growing family needs.

Urban takes a look at four new townhomes in Melbourne&rsquo;s south-east marketed through local real estate agent Gary Peer.

1. Ivori,&nbsp;Glen Iris 
Developer: Golden Ratio Projects 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $1,690,000

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Situated in the heart of Melbourne&rsquo;s south-east, Ivori boasts eight exclusive townhomes that reflect the unique language and character of Glen Iris.

Designed by Mezz Group, the homes boast spacious layouts and high-quality finishes, including full-height joinery, generous storage, Asko appliances and brass tapware.

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Set in the established Glen Iris, residents can enjoy Ivori&rsquo;s great location close-by great schools, public transport and green pockets.

2. ALRAE, St Kilda East 
Developer: PAD Urban 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $1,545,000

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A luxury development of just six townhomes, ALRAE provides a stunning example of what tonwhome living can be.

On the edge of Alma Village, the residences are located in one of St Kilda East&rsquo;s most beautiful streets and boast exciting and unique designs by ADDARC.

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The development features large light-filled courtyards, custom-designed kitchens, generous storage options and two car spaces with a djoining personal storage area.

3. The Murrum, Murrumbeena 
Developer: Mazor Group 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $1,175,000

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Adjacent to Murrumbeena Park, The Murrum feature a collection of 15 three and four-bedroom townhomes that blend seamlessly with the local character.

Designed by Bayley Ward, each residence has its own distinctive identity with an innovative design and European influences.

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The Murrum is designed to suit families, professionals and downsizers with low-maintenance living, expansive bedrooms and lavish bathrooms.

4. The Lily, Ormond 
Developer: Abode18 
Three-bedroom townhomes from $1,195,000

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Surrounded by prestigious schools and walkable amenity, The Lily boasts a series of two and three-storey townhomes in the sought-after suburb of Ormond.

Delivered by privately-owned development company Abode18, these sophisticated homes display a striking architecture amongst the lush tree-lined Lillimur Road.

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Designed by ADDARC, the residences feature open-plan kitchen and dining areas, comfortable family space, private courtyards and two car spaces.

Urban takes a look at four new townhomes in Melbourne’s south-east marketed through local real estate agent Gary Peer. 

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Luxury family homes: Four townhomes for sale in Melbourne’s south-east

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A one bedroom St Kilda East apartment has sold for $307,000 making it Melbourne’s cheapest reported weekend sale.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-vic-st+kilda+east-124621614" target="_blank">22/87 Alma Road</a>, the property was marketed as perfect for first home buyers.
Built in 1960 it was last sold in 2010 for the same price of $307,000
It features original timber floors and has its own built-in robes and separate study nook for the bedroom.
Stainless steel appliances and tiled splashbacks for the kitchen are also included.
There is also a large living and dining area along with an entry level car space.
The property is in close proximity to shops, restaurants and public transport.
The property was offered through Buxton agents Simon Pintado and James French.
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