Located at 26 Oakover Road, Preston, the final stage of the Preston Crossing neighbourhood presents a curated selection of contemporary apartments designed by award-winning architecture firm Hayball. This new apartment development in Preston Crossing, Preston, is a rare opportunity to secure a home in a walkable, environmentally conscious community in Melbourne’s north.These homes are now more than 70% sold, with construction progressing steadily and completion expected mid-2025. It's tailored to meet the needs of modern lifestyles, balancing intelligent design with long-term liveability.<h3>Interior design focused on function, longevity and understated quality</h3>Each apartment at Preston Crossing, Preston, has been designed with a clear focus on functionality, durability and timeless design. The living spaces are open and generous, supporting flexible use while drawing in natural light. Kitchens are fitted with practical layouts and thoughtful storage solutions, supporting both daily life and entertaining. Bedrooms are comfortably sized with ample storage, creating quiet retreats within the home.The development offers three distinct interior schemes. 'Ballast Light' and 'Ballast Warm' introduce earthy tones and premium finishes including engineered timber flooring, reconstituted stone benchtops, extended vanities, and black tapware. The standard 'Subway' scheme takes a lighter approach, featuring timber-look vinyl flooring, laminate benchtops, tiled splashbacks and chrome fittings.Materials throughout have been selected for durability and performance. Concrete ceilings and black track lighting deliver a subtle industrial character, while timber finishes soften the interiors and add a natural, tactile quality.All apartments are fossil fuel free in operation, and feature solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems, delivering long-term cost savings and aligning with broader environmental goals.<h3>Rooftop amenities support modern and community-oriented living</h3>Beyond the private residences, Preston Crossing residents benefit from a series of rooftop and communal amenities designed for both relaxation and social connection. The rooftop sky garden offers landscaped areas, outdoor dining spaces, and two full-sized barbeques, perfect for casual evenings with neighbours or planned events. Views from the rooftop take in the surrounding Preston neighbourhood.Inside, the communal lounge features a small library and work-from-home booths, catering to the growing need for flexible working arrangements. Adjacent is a private dining room that includes a full kitchen and a large terrace with servery window, available to residents for personal functions and celebrations.At ground level, secure bicycle storage is easily accessible from the street, encouraging low-impact transport and supporting a more active, connected lifestyle.<h3>Surrounded by amenity in the heart of Melbourne’s inner north</h3>Preston Crossing, Preston, is well-positioned for access to some of the inner north’s most recognisable amenities. Located within walking distance of the new Bell train station and elevated skyrail, the development offers a direct connection to the CBD via frequent public transport. Dedicated cycling routes and green corridors link residents to local parklands and surrounding neighbourhoods.Just minutes away, Preston Market remains a central destination for fresh produce, groceries and local traders. High Street continues to evolve with a growing mix of restaurants, bars and cafes that reflect the area’s cultural diversity and creative energy.Nearby schools and tertiary institutions provide a range of education options, while local sports facilities and open spaces make outdoor recreation easily accessible. Arterial roads and transport infrastructure connect Preston to the wider metropolitan area, making it a practical location for both city commuters and those working locally.<h3>A design-led approach by Hayball, with a focus on people and place</h3>The apartments at 26 Oakover Road, Preston, are the work of Hayball, an integrated architecture and urban design studio known for its thoughtful approach to residential and community developments. Hayball’s design process is grounded in research, collaboration and a long-term view of sustainability and livability.From the street level activation to the selection of materials, every part of Preston Crossing has been developed with residents’ needs in mind. The design prioritises walkability, natural ventilation, energy efficiency and adaptable living environments. It is this integrated approach that defines the character of the neighbourhood and contributes to its success as one of Preston’s most progressive new communities.<h3>Submit an enquiry to learn more or book a private appointment</h3>With limited apartments remaining and strong demand already demonstrated, now is the time to learn more about this new apartment development in Preston Crossing, Preston. Designed by Hayball and due for completion in mid-2025, these homes offer a unique combination of considered design, sustainability and urban connectivity.Submit an enquiry today to book an appointment with Apartments.com.au and discover which apartment configuration best suits your lifestyle.

Preston Crossing, Preston - 26 Oakover Road, Preston

Preston Crossing - 15 Stokes Street, Preston

Preston Crossing, a new design-led village by MAB, brings together coveted Melbourne architects to create a residential neighbourhood defined by progressive design, community and sustainability. &nbsp; The first release at Preston Crossing is a selection of 26 three and four bedroom townhouses designed by awarded practice, Archier. With a focus on timeless architecture, natural materials and sustainability, these are exceptional homes.Set to be some of Victoria's first 5 Star Green Star Certified As-Built townhouses, these homes also carry an optimum 7 Star NatHERS rating, benefitting the environment and reducing running costs. With rooftop solar panels, allowing for onsite renewable electricity regeneration, and a green energy plan, residents can operate their home 100% energy emission-free.Preston Crossing has everything that Preston locals love. From trains, trams and bike paths for swift access to the city, to the seemingly endless choices of places to eat and drink. The revered Preston Market is only a short walk, where you can soak up the sounds, smells and flavours of a community that runs generations deep. &nbsp;

Preston Crossing Townhouses by Archier - 18 Oakover Road, Preston

Davison Collaborative is a three-townhouse project designed in collaboration with Archier in Brunswick. The project has been delivered in accordance with the principles of the deliberative development model known as Collaborative Development by HIP V. HYPE. The model allows for collaborators to come together and utilise the multi-disciplinary expertise of HIP V. HYPE and our close friends to create better quality, more sustainable and more financially accessible townhouse style homes in inner urban locations where property prices are increasingly forcing people out of the market.
 

Each townhouse will contain three bedrooms, one car and considered circulation to ensure separation between public and private spaces - a key in maximising liveability in higher density living. The project will target a minimum environmental rating of 8 stars and fossil fuel free 100% electric green power.

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