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Located on Templestowe’s golden mile, Serpells Place is the work of Hub Property Group, Hewson and Gacesa.&nbsp;

The joint venture engaged Kavellaris Urban Design to curate the 20-apartment project, with the Cremorne-based architect firm's Director, Billy Kavellaris at the helm.&nbsp;

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Crafted to command the streetscape whilst honouring its esteemed location, the building features a bold and engaging facade design, with clean lines and robust materials juxtaposing with the vibrant greenery of the landscape.

To the middle level, the building is softened by fluid curves, imbuing a sculptural quality that is only enhanced by cascading vines, while expansive glazing allows abundant natural light into the homes whilst allowing for a connection to the landscaping and surrounding views.

“A composition of contemporary form, enduring materiality and generous scale, the architecture of Serpells Place has been born out of a commitment to excellence.” Kavellaris said.

Renowned for its rolling hills, abundant landscaping and mature trees,&nbsp;Kavellaris drew great inspiration from the location of Serpells Place.

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"Serpells Road is one of the most esteemed streets in Templestowe. It’s wide, filled with trees and has a beautiful link to the past, lined by large acreage properties," he said.

"We took elements of the area and then metaphorically put them together to create something that is dynamic and engaging. There’s a lot of fluid forms and a nice combination of organic and industrial materials. There’s also beautiful facade articulation, with three layered planes that present individual design moments to create one unified gesture."

"Also, every residence is huge – they’re essentially home-style residences,"&nbsp;Kavellaris added.

Large openings create a physical connection to the outdoors, while the expansive terraces, which adjoin to each of the homes, further connect Serpells Place to its surrounds.&nbsp;

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"There’s also visual connections from living spaces, which look out to the landscaping and surrounding views. And then we have large light courts that allow sunlight and ventilation in through two sides of the residences, which is really quite rare," Kavellaris said.

Through envisioning the interiors and exteriors as a combined concept, the architecture seen from the streetscape is transported inside.&nbsp;

"Whenever we design a building, there’s a language we explore on the outside, and then we pick up on these cues internally. It might be in the materials, the textures, or a form. The idea is that as you walk in, there’s a language and a story that unfolds in a linear way."

Whilst designing the interiors, KUD took cues from the facade to create a seamless, free flowing transition between in and out. Favouring soft textures, natural materials and cool tones, the finishes palette has been carefully curated to cultivate a rich and harmonious sensory experience, enhanced by plentiful natural light.

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“No expense was spared for the finishes and fixtures of Serpells Place. Enhanced by expansive living spaces, the level of quality and craftsmanship speaks for itself."

The pièce de résistance is the sophisticated chef’s kitchen, where you’ll find features of everyday luxury including a sleek wine fridge, state-of-the-art appliances, a butler’s pantry and a bar area.

"The kitchens are probably bigger than what you’d find in a residential house. They’ve got extensions of bars and their own butler’s pantry as well as heaps of storage. These residences are for people who want spacious, high-quality design with the low maintenance lifestyle of an apartment."

The striking island bench has been designed to emulate the soft curves of the facade, adorned in an elegant and durable grey marble.

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Sophisticated yet comfortable, the open-plan living area is a haven for unwinding or entertaining. Here, soaring windows provide seamless outlooks to the landscaping, encouraging residents to feel as if they are wholly immersed in nature.

Sliding doors collapse the boundaries between in and out, allowing the terrace, living, dining and kitchen areas to become one all-encompassing sanctuary.

"Afforded with timber floorboards, there is a warmth to this space that evokes the essence of a home, complemented by an opulent fireplace for cosy nights in during the colder months of the year,"&nbsp;Kavellaris concluded.

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How KUD's Billy Kavellaris designed the Templestowe apartments, Serpells Place

Located on Templestowe’s golden mile, nestled amongst idyllic greenery and landmark mansions, Serpells Place is being developed as a joint venture between Hub Property Group, Hewson and Gacesa, who have teamed up to produce something the quiet suburb hasn't seen before.

Setting a new benchmark for the area, Serpells Place is a collection of just 20 house-sized apartments designed by award-winning design firm KUD.&nbsp;

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KUD's Managing Director, Billy Kavellaris, says the vision for Serpells Place was to compose a building with a contemporary form, enduring materiality and generous scale, that blends seamlessly with its surrounds.&nbsp;

Crafted to command the streetscape whilst honouring its location, KUD have envisioned a bold and engaging facade design, which has been curated to blend seamlessly from the outdoors in.&nbsp;

“Serpells Road is one of the most esteemed streets in Templestowe. It’s wide, filled with trees and has a beautiful link to the past, lined by large acreage properties. We took elements of the area and then metaphorically put them together to create something that is dynamic and engaging," he said.

Clean lines and robust materials are juxtaposed by the vibrant greenery of the landscape, which has been designed by John Patrick Landscape Architects, creating a seamless harmony between the built form and the Templestowe landscape.&nbsp;

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Three distinct layers each present an individual design moment, says Kavellaris, creating a sense of visual depth.&nbsp;

“To the middle level, the building is softened by fluid curves, imbuing a sculptural quality that is only enhanced by cascading vines, while extensive glazing allows abundant natural light into the homes whilst allowing for a connection to the landscaping and surrounding views.”

“No expense was spared for the finishes and fixtures of Serpells Place. Enhanced by expansive living spaces, the level of quality and craftsmanship speaks for itself,” he added.&nbsp;

Whilst designing the interiors, KUD took cues from the facade to create a seamless, free flowing transition between in and out.

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“We don’t see interiors and exteriors as seperate concepts. Whenever we design a building, there’s a language we explore on the outside, and then we pick up on these cues internally. It might be in the materials, the textures, or a form. The idea is that as you walk in, there’s a language and a story that unfolds in a linear way.”

Favouring soft textures, natural materials and cool tones, the finished palette has been curated to cultivate a rich and harmonious sensory experience, enhanced by plentiful natural light.

The pièce de résistance of the apartments is the chef’s kitchen, featuring a sleek wine fridge, state-of-the-art appliances, a butler’s pantry and a bar area, along with a striking island bench, designed to emulate the soft curves of the facade, adorned in a grey marble.

“The kitchens are probably bigger than what you’d find in a residential house. They’ve got extensions of bars and their own butler’s pantry as well as heaps of storage. These residences are for people who want spacious, high-quality design with the low maintenance lifestyle of an apartment.”

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No expense was spared for the finishes and fixtures of Serpells Place, says Kavellaris.&nbsp;

Apartments are paired with expansive living spaces, in tow with interior features like timber floors, porcelain tiles, natural stone, and integrated fireplaces.

“Sophisticated yet comfortable, the open-plan living area is a haven for unwinding, entertaining or spending time with loved ones. Here, soaring windows provide seamless outlooks to the landscaping, encouraging residents to feel as if they are wholly immersed in nature, evoking a wonderful sense of wellbeing.”

Sliding doors collapse the boundaries between in and out, allowing the terrace, living, dining and kitchen areas to become one all-encompassing space.&nbsp;

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One of the things Templestowe is renowned for is its rolling hills, abundant landscaping and mature trees.&nbsp;

Drawing inspiration from the landscape, KUD focussed on incorporating large openings to create the physical connections to the outdoors, along with large light courts throughout, allowing sunlight and ventilation through two sides of the residences.&nbsp;

A limited number of residences remain in Serpells Place, with two-bedroom, two-bathroom and two car space-apartments starting from $950,000.

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Setting a new benchmark for the area, Serpells Place is a collection of just 20 house-sized apartments designed by award-winning design firm KUD. 

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How Serpells Place fits into the Templestowe landscape 

Deemed one of Melbourne&#39;s greenest pockets, Templestowe is an oasis of&nbsp;wide open space, lush scenery, hidden walking trails and native wildlife.

The latest residential development to land in the suburb blends into its surrounding context like the last piece of the puzzle, with a collection of&nbsp;just 20 house-sized apartments, designed by award-winning firm KUD.

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Taking its name from the site&#39;s location on Serpells Road, Serpells Place oozes with living greenery, with Melbourne-based landscape architects, John Patrick put to the task of connecting the residences to the suburb&#39;s landscape.&nbsp;

Headed by John Patrick himself, the Director said the inspiration for the design was taken from all across Templestowe, with the landscaping creating a sense of sanctuary, allowing the residents to feel completely immersed in nature.&nbsp;

For Serpells Place, John Patrick has designed tranquil garden retreats in the form of ground floor courtyards and spacious terraces.

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The plant palette has been selected for its ability to flourish throughout the year with very little maintenance required from residents.

&quot;This creates a sense of privacy &ndash; of being encompassed by an oasis of greenery &ndash; providing an idyllic backdrop for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation. This sense of immersion is enhanced by an overhead canopy on the terraces, draped with cascading vines,&quot; John Patrick said.&nbsp;

To the middle level, the building is softened by fluid curves, imbuing a sculptural quality that is only enhanced by cascading vines, while expansive glazing allows abundant natural light into the homes whilst allowing for a connection to the landscaping and surrounding views.

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Landing on Templestowe&#39;s golden mile, KUD&#39;s Managing Director, Billy Kavellaris, said they&nbsp;designed the residences to connect to the outdoors, with the spaces set to&nbsp;deliver the luxuries owner-occupier&#39;s had grown accustomed to in Kew&#39;s prestigious&nbsp;locale.&nbsp;

&quot;One of the things Templestowe is renowned for its rolling hills, abundant landscaping and mature trees.&quot;

&quot;Drawing inspiration from this, we incorporated large openings to create physical connections to the outdoors, including expansive terraces, in addition to&nbsp;visual connections from the living spaces, which look out to the landscaping and surrounding views,&quot; he added.&nbsp;

Within walking distance of magnificent parklands and Templestowe&#39;s vibrant village hub, Serpells Place cultivates an elevated way of life, encompassed by nature.

The Yarra River meanders its way along the suburb&rsquo;s western boundary, hugged by multiple parklands including Finns Reserve, a haven of lush vegetation and recreational amenity with an impressive children&rsquo;s playground.

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Further north, Westerfolds Park is a 120-hectare sanctuary perfect for picnicking, cycling, walking and canoeing, while resident kangaroos are also known to be found hopping around sharing the space.&nbsp;

Even closer to Serpells Place, the Ruffey Creek Trail provides a scenic route for your morning jog, encompassed by greenery from end-to-end, and leading all the way down to the idyllic Ruffey Lake Park.

In addition to winding rivers and verdant parklands, Templestowe is beloved for its recreational amenity. Fostering a strong sense of community, the suburb is home to a myriad of sporting facilities including tennis courts, a bowls club, football ovals and more.

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"Encompassed by an oasis of greenery": How John Patrick designed Serpells Place to blend with Templestowe's landscape

Serpells Place, a collection of just 20 house-sized apartments designed by award-winning design firm KUD, is set to take apartment living in Melbourne&#39;s Templestowe to new heights.

Located on Templestowe&rsquo;s golden mile, nestled amongst idyllic greenery and landmark mansions, Serpells Place is&nbsp;being developed as a joint venture between Hub Property Group and Hewson &amp; Gacesa, who have teamed up to produce something the quiet suburb hasn&#39;t seen before.

Hub Property Group&#39;s Michael Hermans said Serpells Place brings a new calibre of living to Templestowe&#39;s golden mile location, brought together by an esteemed selection of collaborators.

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KUD has created the apartments with three key design principles&nbsp;kept in mind;&nbsp;functionality and practicality, quality, and storage, all addressing the need of&nbsp;the downsizer and owner-occupier market.

KUD Director Billy Kavellaris says the architecture at Seprells Place has been born out of a commitment to excellence, a&nbsp;composition of contemporary form, enduring materiality and generous scale.

&ldquo;No expense was spared for the finishes and fixtures of Serpells Place. Enhanced by expansive living spaces, the level of quality and craftsmanship speaks for itself,&quot;&nbsp;Kavellaris says.

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The initial plans were for 29&nbsp;apartments, with one, two and three-bedrooms on offer, but a rethink of the demand profile for the area saw 20 high-end, three-bedroom apartments, more akin to a family home rather than apartment, preferred.

Each of the homes are appointed with oversized kitchens and hotel style ensuites, complete with expansive living areas. The open plan designs give the homes the air of space and room with each home spilling out onto a terrace, that has either a courtyard or balcony with&nbsp;both options large enough for outdoor dining and barbecue facilities.

John Patrick Landscaping has handled the greenery.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Drawing inspiration from the greenery of Templestowe, the landscaping of Serpells Place creates a sense of sanctuary, allowing residents to feel completely immersed in nature,&quot; Patrick says.

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Serpells Place offers everything a downsizer seeks when moving from a house to an apartment. It connects the residents to nature, and brings a sense of familiarity for local downsizers of the surrounding area.&nbsp;

The Serpells Road development&nbsp;is only a short walk away from Templestowe Village, one of Melbourne&rsquo;s hidden suburban gems, complete with supermarkets, an abundance of cafes and dining options, sporting facilities and parks.

Construction is soon to start on Serpells Place, with&nbsp;completion slated for the end of 2023.

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The collaboration is set to redefine apartment living in Templestowe, delivering a string of home-sized apartments to the golden mile.



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Serpells Place takes Templestowe apartment living to the next level

The final three-level townhouses on Templestowe Lower&#39;s Manningham Road, has been listed for sale.

The townhomes at 234 Manningham Road are priced from&nbsp;$772,000.&nbsp;The&nbsp;three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes are&nbsp;well under the suburb median of&nbsp;$846,000, which is up 11 per cent in the last 12 months.

The townhomes will feature&nbsp;an open-plan&nbsp;layout, with a home office located on the ground level.

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There are SMEG kitchen appliances and Caesar stone benchtops used in both the bathroom and kitchen.

Located in the premium suburb of Templestowe Lower it is&nbsp;16km northeast of the Melbourne CBD.

It has the access to natural parklands at Ruffey lake park and the Yarra River&rsquo;s recreation, city-bound buses, and leading schools, while minutes from the Eastern Freeway and Westfield Doncaster.

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It is situated&nbsp;within the Templestowe Primary School and Templestowe college school zones, a five-minute drive away.

10 minutes of walking sees residents at a&nbsp;Woolworths supermarket and the surrounding restaurants.

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Priced at $772,000, the two or three bedroom, two bathroom homes are well under the suburb median of $846,000, which is up 11 per cent in the last 12 months

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Templestowe Lower townhouses cheaper than the suburb median

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A five bedroom trophy home in Templestowe's Golden Mile precinct has been sold for $3.58 million. 
The five bedroom plus study residence is situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-templestowe-132423670" target="_blank">4 Jacov Gardens</a>. 
Traci Stella and David Moskovic of Jellis Craig Doncaster sold the home. 
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Nestled on a 4,285sqm allotment, the home features lounge with marble open fireplace, family room, gourmet kitchen overlooking the dining room and theatre. 
All bedrooms have ensuite access.
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Other highlights include tennis court, alfresco, indoor pool and four-car auto garage with workshop. 
The home is located within close proximity to Primary Schools, park and buses. 
The property was last sold at $1.55 million in 2001. 
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Templestowe trophy home on a lifestyle acre sold

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A Templestowe Lower, Victoria mortgagee home has sold at auction for $525,500.
The 2013 built terrace went to auction with a price guide of $450,000-$495,000.
Declan Treacey and Michael Moretti of Phillip Webb held the listing.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-terrace-vic-templestowe+lower-131218222" target="_blank">3/215 High Street</a>, Templestowe Lower the property is held within a boutique complex that is walking distance from Macedon Square.
Set across two levels, the terrace comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Featuring secure basement parking, the property has easy access to the freeway &amp; public transport.
Last listed as a rental in 2016, it had an accompanying price of $460/pw a minor reduction on the price it sought in 2013 and 2015 of $480/pw.
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The median price for a home in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/10426-templestowe-lower-vic" target="_blank">Templestowe Lower</a> is $1.1 million according to CoreLogic, which calculate its annual change in median price over the past 10 years as 5.4%. 
 
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Templestowe Lower mortgagee home sold for $75,000 above price guide

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A Ravida Homes-built family residence on the Golden Mile at Templestowe has been sold for $3.67 million.
It was sold by Dallas Taylor and Shaun Wang from Jellis Craig Doncaster.
Set on a flat acre allotment,<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-templestowe-128055378" target="_blank"> the 167-173 Serpells Road </a>house features four large bedrooms, a refined living domain flowing through to formal dining, French styled kitchen, and rear north-facing garden.
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Other features include rumpus/drawing room, alfresco dining area,  water fountain and dual rose gardens.
It is appointed with GDH throughout, refrigerated cooling downstairs and evaporative cooling upstairs, laundry with BI cabinetry, garden irrigation and lighting, video intercom entrance and automated custom designed wrought iron gates.
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In addition, the home comes with dual entry with a circular driveway and remote DLUG with internal access plus OSP.
It is only to minutes to Templestowe Village, The Pines and Westfield and close to Ruffey Lake Park, Kew school buses, zoned schools.
It was last traded for $485,000 in 1992.
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Templestowe Golden Mile trophy home sold for $3.69 million

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A Templestowe Lower three bedroom apartment has been sold for $480,500 by mortgagees.
The north-west Melbourne house was sold by Tehran Mashayekh and Danial Reza Ali from Ray White on May 5.
<a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-vic-templestowe+lower-127993002" target="_blank">The 7/231 High Street apartment</a> comes with three bedrooms, modern living, and private balcony.
It also features double-glazed windows, reverse-cycle heating and cooling, and double car garage. 
The suburb’s median unit price sits on<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/10426-templestowe-lower-vic" target="_blank"> $850,000</a>, according to CoreLogic.
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Templestowe Lower three bedroom apartment sold by mortgagee

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A Templestowe Lower homes whose shape resembles Star Trek’s USS Enterprise has been sold.
It fetched $1,225,000 when bought by a developer who will likely demolish.
CoreLogic records show it last changed hands for $901,000 in February last year. 
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The dodecagon part of the house is carved into six triangular shaped spaces, a bathroom with a spa bath, three bedrooms, a kitchen, as well as a laundry and powder room.
A circular passageway with a light well connects the pieces of the 1960s two-storey, four-bedroom house at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-templestowe+lower-126526502">15 Linton Avenue.</a><a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-templestowe+lower-126526502"> </a>
Set on a 652 square metre block, the property came with approved plans and permits for two townhouses, Jellis Craig, Doncaster, agent Andrew Keleher said.
Keleher said the history of the property, suggesting the reason behind its design, had been lost over time.
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