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A freestanding 256sqm office building in East Brisbane was purchased for $1.25 million by Robert Ross who will be operating his finance and accounting business, Ross Financial, from the premises.
Ross Financial wanted to consolidate their business under one roof as they occupied two different offices in Fortitude Valley.
Guy Stafford, Philip O’Dwyer and Richard Blanch of Colliers International marketed the <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-qld-east+brisbane-501422679" target="_blank">26 Didsbury Street </a>property via an expression of interest campaign.
During the negotiations Mr Ross asked for 8 weeks of due diligence period as he needed to sell his strata offices in Fortitude Valley that they occupied at the time.
Mr Stafford said during that due diligence period they were exclusively appointed by Mr Ross to sell his Fortitude Valley properties.
“We managed to sell Ballow Street property within two weeks of it being on the market, and Wickham Street within four weeks."
Unit 1 at 27 Ballow Street is an 117sqm office that was sold for $455,000 to a local owner occupier, and the second property at 72/269 Wickham Street sold for $425,000 to a local investor, who has exclusively appointed Colliers International to lease the 127sqm office space.
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Swift dealings in the Brisbane fringe office market

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Lot 401 California Blvd, in Peregian Beach has sold for $1.1 million.
Located in the brand new community Peregian Breeze, a child care operator has purchased this site at $397/sqm or $14,667/childcare place based on a 75 child centre – a record value for the region.
Peregian Breeze Childcare and Retail sites were marketed via a national expressions of interest campaign through senior executive special projects agent Baydn Dodds – Colliers International.
"The Market demonstrated a high level of interest for the childcare site due to its location in the emerging high quality Peregian Breeze estate" says Mr. Dodds.
Several offers were made for the site and eventually purchased unconditionally by Big Day Out Care and Education.
Big Day Out Care &amp; Education are a locally owned and operated early childhood service. 
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Sunshine Coast Peregian Breeze site sells for $1.1 million

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A fully tenanted refurbished corporate office building at Nunawading in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs has been sold by Ray White Commercial for $3 million.
The two level building at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-vic-nunawading-501113691" target="_blank">1-3 Rooks Road, Nunawading</a>, was sold to a local investor/developer by Brett Diston of Ray White Commercial Victoria on behalf of a private owner at a yield of 7.0%.
Mr Diston said the 840 sqm building is fully tenanted with Ray White Commercial and St John of God Accord holding five year leases for office tenancies on the ground floor.
“Level one is supported by three tenants who are all on three year leases and the building is currently returning net rental income of $210,000 per annum,” he said.
Mr Diston said the building had recently been refurbished with plenty of on-site parking available.
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Nunawading office building sold for $3 million‏

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eCommerce agency Netstarter is offering its former office at Surry Hills for lease.
The group, which has 15 offices across Australia and New Zealand, will expand into premises available in North Sydney through parent company, Salmat.
The vacant tenancy comprises approximately 600 sqm of office space and is located at Level 4, 68-78 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills.
The property is being marketed by Ray White Commercial South Sydney’s John Skufris.
"The Netstarter office space provides a plug and play solution for more than 30 staff, with main offices and meeting rooms, an oversized kitchen/breakout area and timber flooring throughout," he said.
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Netstarter office now for lease in Surry Hills

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A Melbourne based investor overcame strong competition from rival bidders to pay $2.89 million on a yield of 4.7% for the Prince Alfred Hotel at Port Melbourne on Melbourne’s bayside fringe.
It was at an auction conducted by CRS Property with Teska Carson.
Teska Carson’s Anthony Choi and Michael Ludski, with Lou Montalti and Ian Robertson of CRS, offered the <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-hotel+leisure-vic-port+melbourne-501634445" target="_blank">355 Bay Street </a>property.
It attracted more than 80 enquiries and four bidders.
Choi said investors had been attracted to the very popular Bay Street location along with the secure lease to a well-established tenant.
"This is an extraordinarily well located property in the heart of one of Melbourne’s most popular inner-bayside suburbs with a new six year lease to a well-regarded tenant.
"Ultimately the property was purchased by an astute investor cognisant of the solid rental returns and potential for capital gain in such a desirable city fringe location,’’ Choi said.
Located between Spring and Raglan streets on a 300 square metre corner site, the property comprises a, 500 square metre, two level period brick building including a ground floor hotel, bar and dining area, eight bedrooms upstairs, and an outdoor area.
The property was sold subject to a new six year lease with three further six year options to Schultze Hotels Pty Ltd at a current rental of $137,000 per annum.
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Investor takes Port Melbourne hotel with $2.89m bid‏

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A freehold commercial building leased by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the Latrobe Valley town of Morwell, east of Melbourne, has been sold by Ray White Commercial for $1,060,000.
The building on a prominent corner site at <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-vic-morwell-500833223" target="_blank">200 Commercial Road, Morwell</a> was sold to an investor by Brett Diston of Ray White Commercial Victoria on behalf of a private owner for a yield of 7.0%.
Mr Diston said the approximately 420 sqm building offered a fantastic investment opportunity.
“The Commonwealth Bank is a long term tenant in the building with a 5+3 year lease in place,” he said.
“The property returns net rental income of approximately $75,000 per annum with 5% annual rent increases.
“It’s money in the bank for our astute purchaser.”
Morwell is located approximately 150km east of Melbourne and is the administrative centre for the Latrobe Valley, the energy production centre for Victoria.
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Freehold Morwell Bank investment sold for $1,060,000‏

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The Stock Hotel, located at the centre of Toowoomba in Queensland’s Darling Downs, is being offered for sale by Ray White Hotels Australia.
The hotel located at 162 Anzac Avenue, Harristown, in Toowoomba’s south-west is being marketed via expressions of interest by Leon Alaban and Christian Tsalikis of Ray White Hotels Australia.
Mr Alaban said the Stock Hotel is located on a prominent position on busy Anzac Ave and enjoys excellent vehicular exposure.
“The Stock Hotel presents a strong cash flow business with solid revenue across all departments,” he said.
Mr Tsalikis also mentioned the Toowoomba region was benefiting from a number of key developments such as the second range road crossing – the largest regional road project in Queensland’s history.
Expressions of interest for the Stock Hotel close at 4pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.
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Freehold Hotel in Toowoomba for sale‏

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Brisbane’s western fringe strata office and retail market has remained strong despite the period of economic uncertainty which has had a negative impact on the CBD market, according to Ray White Commercial research.
Vanessa Rader, Head of Research for Ray White Commercial, said the strata office market has experienced improvement in investment turnover since 2014 with significant investment in the retail side.
“Activity in the strata office market in the western fringe has shown a pickup in activity due to increased interest by opportunistic investors capitalising on historical low interest rates,” she said in the Between the lines Milton &amp; Toowong strata market report August 2015.
“Quality or premium type assets have been sought after by investors, achieving capital values in the region of $17,000 per sqm.
“These properties are typically those well located on Park Road, Milton, and have secure long term restaurant leases.
“These highs exceed those capital values achievable within the CBD, highlighting the confidence in this location.
“Prime retail assets are more reasonably priced in the $8,000 per sqm to $12,000 per sqm range and are also strongly food or convenience driven tenancies in locations such as Sherwood Rd, Toowong.”
Ms Rader said rents achievable vary depending on the quality of the assets.
“Premium assets in terms of location, size and access demand rents up in the $800 per sqm to $1,050 per sqm gross face range,” she said.
Ms Rader said while some areas in the western fringe have a high vacancy rate, it’s a different story for a number of quality assets in Milton.
“The sought after Camford Square development in Milton as well as the historic terraces at 249 Coronation Drive, Milton, and 15 Lang Parade, Auchenflower, are indicative of successful strata properties which consistently have close to full occupation,” she said.
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Brisbane western fringe strata market remains strong‏

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A Fortitude Valley retail suite has been sold under the hammer for $1,670,000, some $320,000 above reserve.
The 1,000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley was hotly contested with a total of 30 bids coming from five registered bidders, a mix of local and interstate prospective purchasers.
A local private investor secured the 132m² quality retail suite with the $1.67 million bid.
Hunter Higgins, associate director of investment services at Colliers International who marketed the property said the security of the asset with the long lease term positioned in the high growth corridor drove the spirited bidding competition.
“The vendor was originally going to consider offers off market, however our advice was to run an auction campaign to get more exposure and achieve maximum sale price, in this case well above vendor’s expectations."
“The property is ideally located in the vibrant and prestigious Emporium complex with a captive consumer market consisting of four residential towers, hotel facility and office building."
“There is future influx of prospective consumers with over 2,000 new residential units being developed within 500m of Emporium, so any tenants in the café/restaurant trade are ideally suited for this property and will benefit from this population growth.”
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Bite size investment sells for $320,000 above reserve

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An owner-occupier is believed to have paid a record price for a 20 year old office and warehouse complex at Dandenong South in Melbourne’s south-east.
It was in an off-market deal brokered by Savills Australia’s Notting Hill Office.
Savills’ senior industrial executive, Paul Jones, who negotiated the deal with director, Kosta Filinis, could not disclose the price.
However local sources put the price at around $8 million.
Located at 6 Advantage Drive, the property comprises two office and warehouse facilities of 2700 square metres and 5000 square metres on one 14,000 square metre title with 55% site coverage.
Mr Jones said the buyer was attracted by the location, close proximity to all main arterial road networks and the extensive infrastructure (power and gas).
Mr Filinis said the price, considered to be a premium for the area, reflected the location in one of the most tightly held precincts in the south-east.
The property was sold with vacant possession.
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Owner-occupier pays Dandenong South record price in off-market deal‏

Too often, heritage buildings become the podium for a contemporary tower. At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/623-collins-607-623-collins-street-melbourne-vic-3000">623 Collins</a>, <a>Sterling Global</a> challenged its design team to reverse that process.

The brief to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> was deliberately simple: "Don't design around the heritage. Design from it." It became the philosophy behind a project that draws inspiration not only from two landmark heritage buildings, but from Collins Street itself, a street layered with architectural history and civic significance.

That philosophy has shaped one of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melbourne-vic-3000">Melbourne</a> CBD's most considered residential projects, where the 1924 State Savings Bank and neighbouring Batman's Hill Hotel have become the architectural foundation for 623 Collins rather than remnants preserved beneath a new development.

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Rather than approaching the site as a blank canvas, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sterling-global">Sterling Global</a> saw the existing buildings as the beginning of the story.

"Sites like this rarely become available," the developer said.

"623 Collins wasn't simply an opportunity to develop a prominent CBD site. It was an opportunity to restore and reimagine one of Melbourne's important heritage landmarks while contributing to the continued evolution of Collins Street. For us, the existing buildings weren't constraints. They were the beginning of the story."

Instead of mimicking the ornate heritage architecture, Plus Studio studied the proportions, rhythm and craftsmanship of the original buildings before translating those characteristics into a contemporary 42-storey tower.

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"The brief challenged us to create a contemporary landmark that respected Melbourne's architectural history without becoming nostalgic," Plus Studio said.

"Rather than mimicking heritage, we sought to understand its proportions, rhythm and material language before translating those qualities into a distinctly contemporary architectural expression."

The practice says the State Savings Bank and Batman's Hill Hotel became the project's primary source of inspiration, allowing the heritage buildings and contemporary architecture to exist "in conversation rather than contrast." Generous planted terraces further soften the transition between old and new, creating elevated green spaces while reinforcing the dialogue between the restored podium and the contemporary tower.

That dialogue continues throughout the interiors, where Melbourne designer Fiona Lynch developed a material palette inspired by the idea of alchemy, balancing contrasting materials that reference both the Neo-Grec detailing of the original bank and contemporary urban living. The result is a series of spaces that feel timeless rather than trend-driven.

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The project will deliver 316 residences across four collections, Heirloom, Signature, Reserve and the Penthouse Collection, with each responding differently to its position within the building, from the restored heritage podium through to the upper levels of the tower. The Heirloom Residences retain defining heritage elements including original heritage windows, generous proportions and high ceilings, while the tower introduces contemporary homes with expansive layouts and elevated views.

Amenities have likewise been designed to support long-term city living rather than short-stay convenience. Residents will have access to concierge services, wellness facilities including a pool, cold plunge, sauna, steam room and gym, alongside private lounges, entertaining spaces and dedicated resident clubs.

Sterling Global says that approach is resonating with buyers seeking permanence rather than novelty.

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According to the sales team, purchasers are looking for enduring architecture, generous floorplans, heritage character and long-term value, with many commenting that 623 Collins "doesn't feel like another apartment development" because of the way the architecture has been curated around the site's history.

Situated on the prominent corner of Collins and Spencer streets, the project occupies one of Melbourne's most recognisable gateway sites, marking the western entrance to the city's best-known street. For Sterling Global, it also reflects a broader shift in city-making.

"Rather than maximising development yield, the project embraces adaptive reuse as a design philosophy, allowing heritage to inform architecture, interiors and the overall resident experience," the developer said.

"The result is a building that feels uniquely connected to Melbourne."

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How Sterling Global designed 623 Collins from Melbourne's history

Avant Townhomes is adding to Ivanhoe’s family-sized housing options with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/three-82-ivanhoe-382-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Three 82</a>, a collection of just 16 four-bedroom townhomes on Upper Heidelberg Road.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/intrapac-property">Intrapac Property</a> townhome division has taken a contemporary approach to the traditional family home, pairing larger floorplans with the lower-maintenance format of a townhouse.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/arcadia-studio">Arcadia</a>, with landscaping by Landsite, the homes feature generous open-plan living and dining areas that connect directly to outdoor spaces, with layouts also designed to maximise natural light and privacy.

Natural stone is used throughout the interiors, including in kitchens that pair stone surfaces with bespoke cabinetry, considered storage and SMEG appliances.

The four-bedroom layouts include built-in wardrobes and a main bedroom with its own ensuite, while family bathrooms service the additional bedrooms. Each home also includes a lock-up double garage and intercom entry.

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Energy efficiency has been incorporated into the design through solar panels, double glazing and reverse-cycle heating and cooling, with the homes targeting 7-star energy ratings.

Rather than incorporating extensive communal facilities, Three 82 has been conceived around private residential amenity, with the 16-home scale keeping the focus on individual homes and their own indoor and outdoor spaces.

The development is located at 382 Upper Heidelberg Road, around one kilometre from Ivanhoe Village's cafés and retail and a short drive from Eaglemont Station and Ivanhoe Station.

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Several of Ivanhoe's established schools are also nearby, including Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar and Ivanhoe Grammar School. The address also provides access to the suburb's parklands and the wider Yarra River corridor.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/nelson-alexander">Nelson Alexander</a> has been appointed to handle sales.

Construction is underway and progressing well, with Three 82 currently tracking toward completion in Q2 2027.

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Three 82 brings boutique four-bedroom townhome collection to Ivanhoe

Builder-developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">Graya</a> has secured a prime Newstead site from fellow developer Fraser, subsequently lodging plans for The Silo, a major mixed-use residential project in Newstead designed around a new public laneway linking the James Street precinct with the wider Gasworks and Newstead neighbourhood.

Proposed for the corner of Chester and Morse streets, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bureauproberts">Bureau^Proberts</a>-designed project places its strongest emphasis at ground level, where retail, landscaping and a new cobblestone pedestrian connection would open the site to the surrounding neighbourhood. The design team describes The Silo as “more than a residential building”, positioning the development as an extension of Newstead’s public realm rather than a standalone apartment tower.

“A new cobblestone laneway and landscaped connection between James Street and Gasworks unlock a missing pedestrian link, improving walkability and stitching together two of Brisbane’s significant urban destinations,” Bureau Proberts said in its Urban Design Report.

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The Silo is planned as a mixed-use development incorporating apartments alongside a bar and centre activities including food and drink outlets, indoor sport and recreation, office and retail uses.

Architecturally, Bureau Proberts has conceived the building as a collection of vertically expressed, stepping forms rather than a single uniform tower. The composition rises from an articulated podium before being broken by a triple-height landscaped recreation level, with the upper section becoming more compact before terminating in a landscaped rooftop garden.

The project's name and architectural language draw directly from Newstead's industrial history. Patterned off-form concrete is proposed as the principal façade material, complemented by slender metal rod balustrades and extensive planting. The cylindrical and vertically ribbed elements give the building its silo-like expression, while curved balconies and planted edges introduce a softer subtropical layer.

“The Silo reinterprets its robust forms, scale and materiality through a contemporary subtropical architectural expression, creating a building that acknowledges its industrial legacy, while responding to the way the precinct is occupied today,” Bureau^Proberts said.

The recreation level is one of the defining breaks in the tower. Plans include a lap pool, mature subtropical planting and shared resident facilities within an elevated communal garden. Landscaping continues through the podium and onto the rooftop, where a further garden forms what the architects describe as a “subtropical crown” to the building.

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At street level, the development has been designed to establish a more permeable block. Retail and hospitality tenancies address the public realm, while landscaped pedestrian spaces lead into the new laneway connection. Renders in the design report show the proposed “Silo Lane” as a substantial opening through the podium, framed by cylindrical concrete forms with cascading planting above.

The Silo continues Graya's move into larger apartment developments after building its reputation across high-end residential projects in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Graya buys Frasers Newstead site, plans The Silo between James Street and Gasworks precincts

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/wickton">Wickton</a>’s completed Linacre Rise development in Hampton is giving Bayside downsizers the opportunity to move into a spacious apartment near the beach, with the developer covering stamp duty for a limited time.

The 27-residence development has been designed for buyers who want to simplify their living arrangements without giving up the space, warmth and quality associated with a long-term family home. Most apartments have already been secured by Bayside locals, leaving a select collection of two and three-bedroom residences and penthouses available.

Two-bedroom apartments are priced from $1.275 million, three-bedroom residences from $2.25 million and penthouses from $3.375 million, with the completed homes available to inspect and move into now.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/linacre-rise-hampton-8-10-linacre-road-hampton-vic-3188">Linacre Rise</a> occupies an elevated position on one of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/hampton-vic-3188">Hampton</a>’s quiet, tree-lined streets, around 250 metres from the bay and 500 metres from Hampton’s village centre. Its setting gives residents access to the beach, local cafés, shops and Hampton Train Station while retaining the feel of an established residential neighbourhood.

Architecture and interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a> draw on the warmth and permanence of traditional brickwork, with the building integrated into terraced landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick</a>. Ground-floor apartments are elevated above the street and include private garden courtyards, while several upper-level residences have generous balconies and outlooks toward the bay.

Inside, the residences favour natural materials and generous proportions. Herringbone-pattern European oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, premium joinery and Swiss V-ZUG appliances are among the key inclusions, while integrated storage has been incorporated across kitchens, bathrooms, studies and living areas.

The kitchens have been planned as practical spaces for both everyday use and entertaining, with substantial island benches, detailed cabinetry and adjoining dining and living zones. Full-height wardrobes, plush bedroom carpeting and carefully considered lighting reinforce the residential character Wickton sought to retain for buyers moving from larger homes.

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A Linacre Rise purchaser said the completed apartment had delivered the space, outlook and construction quality they had been seeking.

“The unit is very light, has views to die for over the bay, all construction materials and fittings are premium quality, we have secure parking for three cars, EV charging at very competitive rates, the neighbours are friendly and there is just a lovely ambiance about the place,” the purchaser said.

Environmental features include solar panels, shared electric vehicle charging stations, rainwater harvesting for toilet flushing and landscape irrigation, double-glazed windows and water-efficient fixtures and appliances.

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The development was built by Balmain &amp; Co, with Wickton managing the broader development process through its in-house team.

For downsizers, the project’s completed status removes much of the uncertainty associated with buying off the plan. Purchasers can inspect the finished apartments, understand their outlook and proportions, and move in without waiting for construction to conclude.

The remaining selection includes north-oriented balconies, corner configurations and penthouses with elevated bay views. The developer-paid stamp duty initiative is available for a limited time, with potential savings of up to $200,000 depending on the residence purchased.

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Limited-time stamp duty offer at completed Linacre Rise apartments in Hampton

Luxury apartment buyers have long prioritised design, space and finishes, but increasingly they're placing equal importance on something less tangible: how easily they can live without relying on a car.

At <a>Richmond Square</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> believes that convenience begins beyond the apartment itself, with the mixed-use precinct earning a near-perfect Walk Score of 99.

The development has been planned around the idea that some of the most valuable amenities aren't contained within a building, they're the restaurants, cafés, parks, transport connections and daily conveniences that can all be reached on foot.

Located just behind Swan Street and Church Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/richmond-square-1-wiltshire-street-richmond-vic-3121">Richmond Square</a> places residents within one of Melbo​u​rne's most established lifestyle precincts while offering a quieter residential setting removed from the busiest thoroughfares. East Richmond Station is moments away, trams run along both Swan and Church Streets, and the MCG, Melb​​ourne Park, Yarra River trails and the CBD are all within walking distance. At the same time, the precinct itself will introduce a curated mix of dining, retail, hospitality and wellness offerings, creating a destination that extends well beyond its residential buildings.

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For Fortis, that combination of location and scale was what made the site unique.

"<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/richmond-vic-3121">Richmond</a> is one of Melb​o​urne's most established and distinctive inner-city neighbourhoods, with a rare combination of dining, culture, recreation, public transport and proximity to the CBD," the developer said.

"The opportunity at Wiltshire Street was particularly compelling because the site sits slightly removed from the activity of Swan and Church Streets while remaining only moments from everything that makes the area desirable."

Rather than developing a standalone apartment building, Fortis consolidated 15 individual properties to create one of the larger development parcels assembled on Mel​b​ourne's city fringe in recent years. That allowed the team to deliver a genuine mixed-use precinct comprising 107 residences across Wiltshire House and Carmine House, premium office space, hospitality venues, retail, wellness offerings and a future 57-room hotel.

"The scale of the site allowed Fortis to think beyond a standalone apartment building," the developer said.

"Richmond Square could be planned as a complete lifestyle precinct, bringing homes, workplaces, dining, retail, hospitality and wellness together around a series of activated public spaces. The aim was to create a destination that feels connected to Richmond rather than separate from it."

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The emphasis on walkability has also resonated with buyers.

Interest has been strongest from established owner-occupiers, particularly downsizers from Richmond and Melb​ourne's inner east who want to remain close to familiar restaurants, workplaces, family and social networks while moving into a more secure, lower-maintenance home. The project is also attracting Mornington Peninsula and interstate buyers seeking a Melb​ourne residence they can lock up and leave between visits.

Many are looking for generous living spaces, room to entertain, quality finishes and confidence in the project team, but location remains one of the biggest deciding factors.

"For many buyers, Richmond Square provides a way to simplify the practical side of home ownership without reducing the quality of their lifestyle," the sales team said.

"Location is also a major driver of interest. Buyers can remain connected to the CBD, major sporting events, the arts centres, local restaurants, cafes and bars and their family while living in a private and secure residence that is easy to lock up and leave for weekends or longer periods away."

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The residences themselves have been designed with that buyer in mind. Award-winning architecture practice SJB and interior designers Hecker Guthrie have created spacious two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses that prioritise generous living areas, natural light, bespoke joinery and private terraces. Above, a rooftop sanctuary by Acre includes landscaped lawns, bookable dining rooms, barbecue facilities, wellness spaces and panoramic views across the CBD, the MCG and Port Phillip Bay.

Fortis believes Richmond Square reflects a broader evolution in apartment living, where the surrounding neighbourhood becomes just as important as the residence itself.

"Richmond Square introduces a different proposition: generously proportioned residences within a genuinely mixed-use, hospitality-led destination," the developer said.

"The project's location and Walk Score of 99 further support a lifestyle where residents can complete many everyday journeys without relying on a car."

Fortis has assembled an experienced team that includes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/hecker-guthrie">Hecker Guthrie</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a> and builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hacer-group">Hacer Group</a>, reflecting the developer's commitment to creating projects with enduring design quality and meaningful connections to the communities in which they sit.&nbsp;

Richmond Square is an expression of that philosophy, bringing together homes, workplaces, hospitality and wellness within one of Me​lb​ourne's most walkable neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

Construction is now almost complete, providing purchasers with growing confidence ahead of its expected September 2026 completion.

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