A landmark former orphanage site in Surrey Hills could be transformed into a new residential community under plans lodged by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/antipodean-land-developments">Antipodean Land Developments</a> that would deliver 76 apartments and townhouses while restoring some of the suburb's most significant heritage buildings.

The burgeoninng Melbourne-based developer has submitted plans for the 9,158 sqm site at 1 Kent Road and 24 Durham Road, home to the former St Joseph's Home for Destitute Children, a historic institutional complex dating back to the late 19th century. The proposal seeks to adaptively reuse several heritage buildings while introducing two new four-storey residential buildings set within extensive landscaped grounds.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> and Kerstin Thompson Architects, the project has been conceived as a contemporary residential village embedded within a restored heritage precinct. The development team describes the design approach as "The Village in the Garden," with new buildings positioned among mature landscaping by OCULUS and significant heritage structures.

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The proposal would deliver 76 dwellings comprising a mix of apartments and duplex-style residences, significantly increasing housing supply on one of the largest privately held residential landholdings in Surrey Hills. The development includes 127 car spaces, 24 bicycle spaces and more than 1,000 sqm of communal amenity, with the existing chapel building earmarked for conversion into resident facilities.

According to the planning submission, the project centres on the restoration and adaptive reuse of the site's most significant heritage assets, including the original c.1889 St Joseph's building, the chapel designed by architect Augustus Andrew Fritsch, and the historic brick perimeter walls and entry gates. The proposal also incorporates the retention of other contributory buildings including the former infirmary and school building.

Tract Consultants, in the planning report accompanying the application, said the scheme had been shaped through extensive heritage analysis and design development.

"The shared vision for the Site by the project team has culminated in a scheme which successfully breathes life back into a historic site while delivering upon the objectives of Victoria's Housing Statement in a carefully curated and contextually responsive manner."

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The proposal is being assessed under Victoria's Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway. As part of the application, three per cent of the project's residential development cost would be contributed to the Social Housing Growth Fund. The development would also provide a diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom residences targeting a broader range of buyers than typically found in Surrey Hills' detached housing market.

Sustainability initiatives include an anticipated 66 per cent BESS score, natural cross-ventilation to 80 per cent of apartments, 28 per cent deep soil landscaping and a canopy cover outcome exceeding local planning requirements. The proposal also sets aside more than 1,083 sqm for communal indoor and outdoor resident amenity spaces.

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Planning documents describe the property as one of the largest underutilised residential sites in Surrey Hills, arguing it presents a rare opportunity to introduce "missing middle" housing in an established inner-eastern suburb while preserving and revitalising a significant heritage precinct.

Antipodean Land Developments has built a reputation for design-focused residential projects across Melbourne, particularly in the medium-density sector. Previous developments include Neighbourhood in Brunswick East, delivered with Breathe Architecture, and Balfe Park Lane, designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects.

They've been very active in site acquisition as they build out their future development pipeline. They recently launched Thornubury House, 45 apartments above a mix of commercial, retail, and food and beverage tenancies, and have plans for a boutique project in Fitzroy and another <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/antipodean-plan-apartments-for-deepdenes-missing-middle-on-whitehorse-road">"missing middle" project</a> on Deepdene's Whitehorse Road.

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First look: Antipodean Land Developments plans heritage-led apartment community in Surrey Hills

Developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/auyin-property-development">Auyin</a> is the latest to turn to the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program in an effort to secure approval for its long-planned, mixed-use project in Elsternwick.

In 2018, Auyin lodged plans with Glen Eira City Council for a 14-storey building, however Council approved a reduced eight-storey scheme. A subsequent VCAT appeal in 2019 upheld the eight-storey height limit.

The project was later amended to nine storeys, but Auyin is now seeking to revive something closer to its original vision. The developer argues that the planning context has evolved significantly over the past decade, particularly within the Elsternwick Activity Centre, where higher-density development has increasingly been encouraged along Glen Huntly Road.

The proposal would transform the 1,239 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/7-12-horne-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">7-15 Horne Street</a>, opposite Elsternwick Railway Station, into a 13-storey residential and retail development designed by CBG Architects, with 40 apartments

The site currently comprises three commercial properties.

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The proposed apartment mix comprises 25 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom residences above 200 sqm of retail space at ground level. Residents would have access to a 90 sqm wellness facility, a 351 sqm communal indoor and outdoor terrace on the third level, and extensive landscaped areas throughout the development. A publicly accessible 135 sqm plaza would be created on the north-east corner of the site, providing seating, landscaping, and a new gathering space adjoining Horne Street.

The design adopts a four-storey podium that references the finer-grain character of the surrounding streetscape, with the upper tower recessed behind generous setbacks on all boundaries.

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A key element of the proposal is the reconfiguration and widening of the surrounding laneways. Vehicle access would be retained from Lois Lane, with upgraded pedestrian connections linking Ross Street and Horne Street. The development would provide 58 residential car spaces, two retail car spaces, and 52 bicycle spaces across two basement levels and ground-floor facilities.

Architecturally, the building draws inspiration from the established character of Elsternwick Village. The façade combines dark charcoal brickwork, textured concrete, bronze-toned metal detailing, and extensive planting integrated into podium and tower levels. The design also incorporates a chamfered corner treatment and publicly accessible plaza intended to strengthen pedestrian activity around the station precinct.

Elsternwick's last new development completion was&nbsp;EVA Elsternwick by Pitard late last year. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> is working away on its nature-led neighbourhood, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a>, on Gordon Street, with its first stage expected to complete next year.

First look: Auyin seeks mixed-use apartment project in growing Elsternwick Activity Centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/otium-parkdale-123-125-como-parade-east-parkdale-vic-3195">Otium Parkdale</a>, the 13-residence boutique development by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/huxtable-property">Huxtable Property</a>, has entered its final stages of delivery, with completion expected within the coming month and more than half of the residences sold.

The Como Parade East project is nearing the finish line at a time when opportunities to purchase new apartments in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parkdale-vic-3195">Parkdale</a> remain exceptionally limited. Fewer than 10 per cent of dwellings in the bayside suburb are apartments, making developments like Otium a relatively rare addition to a market traditionally dominated by detached housing.

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The three-level development comprises 13 residences, including ten two-bedroom apartments and three larger three-bedroom homes, all positioned above a secure basement car park.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/almeida-architects">Almeida Architects</a> with a strong connection to its coastal surroundings, Otium combines red brick, exposed concrete and dark metal detailing with integrated landscaping and greenery. Expansive glazing, generous balconies and terraces have been incorporated throughout the design to maximise natural light and reinforce indoor-outdoor living.

Inside, the residences feature engineered European oak flooring, natural and reconstituted stone benchtops, Bosch kitchen appliances, ducted heating and cooling, lift access and secure entry systems. The larger three-bedroom residences on the upper level have been designed with house-like proportions, while the two-bedroom apartments prioritise functionality, flexibility and low-maintenance living.

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The project is now in its final stages, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/labco">Labco</a> completing the remaining landscaping and external finishing works following the completion of the residences' interiors.

Otium's location within the heart of Parkdale continues to underpin its appeal. Residents will be just steps from local cafés, restaurants, shops and the newly elevated Parkdale Station, while the beach is less than a kilometre away.

With the project tracking ahead of schedule, buyers can currently secure a residence with a five per cent deposit and benefit from settlement terms of up to eight months. The advanced stage of construction also provides buyers with the opportunity to walk through the near-complete residences and experience the quality and finishes firsthand ahead of completion.

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Otium Parkdale enters final month before completion as rare apartment opportunity nears sellout

A new boutique apartment development is entering the market in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chermside-qld-4032">Chermside</a>, with Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ausdev">Ausdev</a> bringing 33 residences to a well-connected pocket of Brisbane's north.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/parkdrive-apartments-chermside-25-sammells-drive-chermside-qld-4032">Parkdrive Apartments</a>, at 25 Sammells Drive, will comprise a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences positioned within walking distance of Westfield Chermside, The Prince Charles Hospital, and Bradbury Park.

Established in 1989, Ausdev has a long-standing presence across both development and construction, with Parkdrive Apartments representing its latest residential project in Brisbane's northern suburbs.

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The development has been designed around open-plan living and natural light, with residences featuring stone benchtops, timber cabinetry, BOSCH appliances, and private balconies that extend the living areas outdoors.

Kitchens are positioned as the centrepiece of the homes, incorporating natural material palettes and integrated appliances, while bathrooms have been designed with a focus on functionality and understated finishes.

Residents will have access to a communal barbecue and entertaining area on Level 3, providing shared outdoor space within the development. Secure parking and lift access are also incorporated into the building.

The project will deliver a limited collection of 33 apartments, with one-bedroom residences priced from $749,000.

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Beyond the building itself, the location places residents within easy reach of several of Chermside's key amenities. Bradbury Park is around 350 metres away, while Westfield Chermside is approximately 1.3 kilometres from the site. The Prince Charles Hospital is located within 750 metres, and the Chermside Bus Interchange is around 1.5 kilometres away, providing connections across Brisbane.

Parkdrive Apartments adds to the growing residential pipeline in Chermside, a suburb that continues to evolve as a major retail, healthcare, and transport hub for Brisbane's north.

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Ausdev introduces boutique Parkdrive Apartments to Chermside's growing centre

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/skymark-group">Skymark</a>'s boutique Cronulla development Solis has secured a 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy through Resilience Insurance, providing buyers of the 16-residence building on Ewos Parade with structural and waterproofing protection that extends a decade beyond the building's completion.

Currently under construction and due for completion in late 2027, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/solis-cronulla-8-ewos-parade-cronulla-nsw-2230">Solis</a> is one of a small number of new developments in the Sutherland Shire to carry Resilience LDI coverage, a distinction that carries increasing weight as buyer confidence in the off-the-plan sector continues to be shaped by how developers stand behind their product.

Latent Defects Insurance, which entered the Australian market in 2022 when Resilience Insurance was approved to offer the cover, protects buyers against major structural or waterproofing defects for ten years post-completion. Unlike traditional statutory warranties, it operates as a first-resort policy, if a covered defect arises, the insurer responds directly, without the buyer needing to pursue the builder or developer through a lengthy claims process.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent has noted that the product addresses something fundamental to the new apartment market.

"The overarching feedback from prospective buyers in the new development space is that they want more confidence and assurances around the quality of the build," Nugent says.

"Resilience Insurance Latent Defects Insurance not only gives them complete peace of mind for 10 years, but it shows the developer they are buying from is standing by their product."

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For Solis, the Resilience LDI policy adds a meaningful layer of accountability to an already considered project. The development comprises nine two-bedroom and seven three-bedroom residences, including one dual-level three-bedroom apartment, across a five-storey building on Ewos Parade, positioned between Shelly Beach and South Cronulla.

Garden apartments connect directly to private landscaped courtyards, while upper-level homes capture beach views to the east from level four and above.&nbsp;

All 16 residences include at least one balcony or courtyard, and select apartments on the upper floors feature bar areas and secondary flexible living spaces.

Hiba Sander, Managing Director of Skymark, says Solis offers a rare balance, nestled between the quiet beauty of secluded beaches and the lively charm of South Cronulla's esplanade.

"It's a place to choose your pace and live gracefully, seaside'," Sander says.

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The architecture, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ida-design-group">IDA Design Group</a>'s Michael Trinh, draws from the natural erosion patterns of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/cronulla-nsw-2230">Cronulla</a>'s sandstone headlands, translating the organic forms of the coastline into soft curves, pavilion-style massing, and a material palette chosen for longevity in a salt-tinged environment.&nbsp;

Textured natural stone, soft renders, and timber-look battens reference the tones of the surrounding cliffs, while the building has been oriented to maximise natural light and passive ventilation, with primary living spaces facing north and east to capture morning sun and sea breezes.

"At Solis, our aim was to create architecture that feels quietly confident, grounded in natural materials like stone and timber, and elevated by light and landscape," Trinh says.&nbsp;

"The buildings are designed to sit gently within their coastal surrounds, with expansive glazing and abundant greenery creating a seamless dialogue between inside and out."

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Interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hot-black">Hot Black</a> carry the same material language through to every room. Kitchens feature integrated Gaggenau appliances, sculpted stone benchtops, and Lo &amp; Co joinery, while bathrooms feature natural stone, timber, and brushed metal finishes.&nbsp;

Hot Black Founder and Design Director Sophie Safrin describes the intent as one of considered restraint: "At Solis, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a timeless coastal retreat, calm, refined, and effortlessly liveable. From natural finishes to seamless indoor-outdoor flow, Solis offers a quiet elegance that's deeply connected to its surroundings.

The landscape, designed by Julian Brady of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/sitedesignstudios">Site Design Studios</a>, treats green space as an integral part of the resident experience rather than an afterthought.&nbsp;

"Gentle curves and layered native plantings mirror the ebb and flow of the ocean," Julian Brady says, "creating a serene connection between architecture and place."&nbsp;

Coco Republic has provided bespoke furniture packages tailored to the project's coastal palette.

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Skymark has an established track record in the Sutherland Shire, with a portfolio spanning Cronulla, Woolooware and Burraneer that includes Isla, Sylva, Bask, Shells, Sula and Mist. Securing LDI on Solis reflects a broader shift in how the developer is positioning its buildings to buyers, at a time when Resilience Insurance expects the policy to become mandatory in New South Wales by 2028.

Sales at Solis are launching soon through Ray White Projects, with an official event scheduled for 11 June. Enquire for more information.

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Skymark takes out 10-year Resilience Insurance LDI at Solis Cronulla

Amenity Rich Developments

In a move that will redefine art and culture for young people within Australia, France’s globally revered art and culture institution, Centre Pompidou, will join forces with STH BNK By Beulah to invent a unique venue in Melbourne for art lovers from toddlers, to teens and beyond.

Centre Pompidou is an architectural icon of the 20th century and is one of the most frequented cultural monuments in the world with more than three million visits a year pre-pandemic.

Following a long assessment by Beulah of some of the world’s most recognised art institutions, Centre Pompidou was chosen as its cultural partner due to a shared vision of creating cultural programs for audiences - particularly young ones - all over the world, while remaining deeply rooted in the city and being open to innovation.

Signalling the commencement of a long-term journey to ultimately create a unique offering of global importance for the Southbank area, Melbourne and beyond, the partnership will see Centre Pompidou bring its world-class expertise to contribute to programming exhibitions, workshops and cultural events for young people via 3,000 sqm of dedicated gallery space within STH BNK By Beulah.

The envisioned initiative, in close partnership with Beulah and local stakeholders, seeks to create stimulating bonds with the Australian contemporary scene, for the benefit of the STH BNK By Beulah residents and occupants, visitors and the wider City of Melbourne.

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Beulah Executive Director Adelene Teh, says Centre Pompidou will play a pivotal role in STH BNK By Beulah’s cultural strategy of exploring how future expressions of art and culture can inspire, challenge and enrich our daily life.

“We want to invite residents and visitors to open their minds and their preconceptions of the roles of the arts, wellness, sustainability and technology in their lives to transform future living," Teh says.

“In addition to expressions of the future, our cultural strategy will also explore Australia’s heritage and provide a platform that is incredibly diverse and inclusive."

The cultural partnership, curated by Futurecity, comes at the perfect time with Southbank’s planned arts precinct redevelopment currently underway, which has seen over $1.7 billion poured into the project by the Victorian Government.

One of the towers in STH BNK By&nbsp;Beulah&nbsp;will become Australia’s tallest building.&nbsp;There will be two towers at the&nbsp;City Road&nbsp;address, one rising 102 storeys, some&nbsp;366 metres in to the sky. There will be around 449 apartments across the two towers, as well as a hotel, commercial, and retail space.

The $2.7 billion mixed-use development, will also have its own Private Auto Club,&nbsp;Australia’s first-of-its-kind Private Auto Club.

The STH BNK Auto Club will give residents the opportunity to use the fleet of luxury vehicles,&nbsp;from&nbsp;BMWs and Teslas to Porches and Range Rovers.

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Centre Pompidou is an architectural icon of the 20th century and is one of the most frequented cultural monuments in the world with more than three million visits a year pre-pandemic.

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STH BNK by Beulah to home innovative cultural centre alongside France’s iconic Centre Pompidou

DealCorp&#39;s latest development, well on it&#39;s way to completion in the coming months MCKN, is an homage to the suburb in which it&nbsp;resides,&nbsp;McKinnon.

Known as a expansive family&nbsp;suburb, MCKN offers all sorts of amenities&nbsp;needed for every family with&nbsp;spacious open plan living areas that extend&nbsp;to outdoor balconies and&nbsp;terraces.

It is the combined effort of DealCorp,&nbsp;local builder Hamilton Marino and&nbsp;architectural firm Ritz &amp; Ghougassian who led the design on the facade and interiors.

Urban narrowed it down to just six things we love about MCKN:

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<h2>1. Developed by the award winning DealCorp</h2>

Dealcorp are based in Melbourne and began in 1984, completing over 50 projects in that time. They are specialists in private property development and investment within the retail, residential and commercial sectors.

Their portfolio includes award-winning masterplan communities in Bundoora and top-end penthouse towers in South Yarra. Some of their most recent projects include&nbsp;Eclipse Townhouses&nbsp;at Polaris 3083, Plenty Road, Bundoora, a collection of 19 dual-level townhouses and&nbsp;The Residences&nbsp;at Glenarm Square in Glen Iris.

Projects in the works include Nova, Polaris in Bundoora and 4248,&nbsp;located in South Yarra.

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<h2>2. Designed by the up and coming Ritz &amp; Ghougassian</h2>

Ritz &amp; Ghougassian established their architecture and interior design practice in 2015.

Located in Melbourne, they described their focus as, &quot;primarily on the user experience and ones relationship to the built environment through an interiorised lens. Working across both public and private sectors a collaborative process ensures their work is considered and resolved.&quot;

Once completed&nbsp;the boutique development will stand five levels tall and home to&nbsp;41 spacious apartments.

Other projects they have worked on include&nbsp;Musk Creek in&nbsp;Flinders, Bentwood in&nbsp;Fitzroy, Penta in Elsternwick and Higbury Grove in Prahran.

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<h2>3. Constructed by leading local builder Hamilton Marino</h2>

Established in 1975, Hamilton Marino Builders is an experienced and dynamic multi-level apartment and commercial construction company.

In their statement they said, &quot;Our &lsquo;value-added&rsquo; operational model and reputation built on providing expertise, quality and certainty, has made us an innovative industry leader. With a multitude of projects in feasibility, planning, construction and post-contract phase at any point in time, we have a wealth of current market knowledge available.&quot;

They have established offices in Sydney and Melbourne and have completed projects in other states and countries including Queensland, South Australia and New Zealand.

Hamilton Marino have also worked&nbsp;on 4248 with DealCorp which was completed late last year.

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<h2>4. Stroll the streets and parklands</h2>

Located a stroll from the nearby Bayside beaches, MCKN&nbsp;is surrounded by 14 hectares of open parkland, yet set primarily in the heart of McKinnon from its&nbsp;Jasper Road&nbsp;location.

Thoroughly enjoy the nearby parks and walking reserves like Joyce Park, McKinnon Reserve and&nbsp;Wattle Grove. Almost every park is&nbsp;equipped with playground equipment or even a sporting field like the nearby St Pauls Junior Football Club.

MCKN&nbsp;is in&nbsp;the encatchment&nbsp;for McKinnon Secondary College, which is only a five-minute walk away.&nbsp;Less than a kilometre away are&nbsp;St Kevin&#39;s School, Glen Orme Avenue, Mckinnon Primary School and Ormond Primary School.

The nearest train station is&nbsp;just 500 metres from MCKN, putting&nbsp;Chadstone&nbsp;and Southland Shopping Centres just minutes away. &nbsp;

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<h2>5. Discover local delights</h2>

Partake in the ground floor retail facilities set to host a cafe upon completion of MCKN.

Indulge in&nbsp;local dining options&nbsp;like the Allora Cucina, Mr Burch, McKinnon Village Bakery, Cafe @ 150 and more all on&nbsp;McKinnon Road, the first intersection off 236&nbsp;Jasper Road,&nbsp;the home of MCKN.

Residents can enjoy their night&nbsp;out at local bars/pubs like the Roo Baa, Mckinnon Hotel, Sonder Bar, OnTop Bar and Boundary Hotel, all less than a 10 minute drive away.

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<h2>6. The boutique design details</h2>

MCKN apartments feature&nbsp;stone benchtops, 2pac joinery, platinum-toned fixtures and Smeg appliances fitted in the kitchen, as well as&nbsp;spacious open plan living areas that extend&nbsp;to outdoor balconies and&nbsp;terraces.

Bathrooms feature&nbsp;large format stone tiles, a minimalist walk-in shower, floating vanity and concealed cistern toilet.

Residents will enjoy storage space and a practical floorplan, which offers flexibility to suit all lifestyles due to it&#39;s open plan nature.

The development offers all sorts of amenities&nbsp;needed for every family with&nbsp;spacious open plan living areas that extend&nbsp;to outdoor balconies and&nbsp;terraces.

MCKN is the combined effort of DealCorp, local builder Hamilton Marino and architectural firm Ritz & Ghougassian who led the design on the facade and interiors.

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Six things Urban love about DealCorp's MCKN apartments in McKinnon

The popular neighbourhood of McKinnon will soon be home to&nbsp;Dealcorp&#39;s latest development, MCKN, on schedule for completion in September this year.

Located a stroll from the nearby Bayside beaches, MCKN&nbsp;is surrounded by 14 hectares of open parkland, yet set primarily in the heart of McKinnon from its Jasper Road location.

Boasting eye catching architectural design by Ritz&amp;Ghougassian, once complete, the boutique development will stand five levels tall home to&nbsp;41 spacious apartments, all situated within prime access to world-class amenities.

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With a cafe on the ground floor, a convenience store opposite and Hotel McKinnon across the road, at MCKN everything is quite literally at your&nbsp;doorstep.

Indulge in&nbsp;local delights like the Allora Cucina, Mr Burch, McKinnon Village Bakery, Cafe @ 150 and more all on McKinnon Road, the first intersection off 236 Jasper Road,&nbsp;the home of MCKN.

Or take a stroll through the nearby parks and walking reserves like Joyce Park, McKinnon Reserve and Wattle Grove. All equipped with playground equipment or even a sporting field for the nearby St Pauls Junior Football Club.

MCKN&nbsp;is in&nbsp;the encatchment&nbsp;for McKinnon Secondary College, which is only a five-minute walk away.&nbsp;Less than a kilometre away are&nbsp;St Kevin&#39;s School, Glen Orme Avenue, Mckinnon Primary School and Ormond Primary School.

The nearest train station is&nbsp;just 500 metres from MCKN, putting&nbsp;Chadstone&nbsp;and Southland Shopping Centres just minutes away. &nbsp;

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MCKN apartments feature&nbsp;stone benchtops, 2pac joinery, platinum-toned fixtures and Smeg appliances fitted in the kitchen, as well as&nbsp;spacious open plan living areas that extend&nbsp;to outdoor balconies and&nbsp;terraces.

MCKN bathrooms feature&nbsp;large format stone tiles, a minimalist walk-in shower, floating vanity and concealed cistern toilet.

Residents will enjoy the generous amount of storage and practical floorplan, which offers flexibility to suit all lifestyles.

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MCKN is currently under construction&nbsp;with leading local builder Hamilton Marino handling&nbsp;the build.

Check out our <a href="/news/vic/display-tour-video-mckn-by-dealcorp-in-mckinnon-vic">tour of the display suite</a>.

Once complete, the boutique development will stand five levels tall and home to 41 spacious apartments

Walking Tour: What's within walking distance from MCKN?

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Mirvac is delivering the final stage of its Waverley Park precinct, which includes its own lakes for the rare opportunity to live in a lakefront home.

Finale offers three, four and five-bedroom townhomes in an esteemed community with an incredible landscape.

Finished with quality material, customisable options to personalise the space and alfresco entertaining areas, these residences provide family-friendly living amongst natural beauty and rich amenity.

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Dotted throughout the landscape are a range of facilities for the whole family to enjoy. Urban takes a look at 10 amenities that reflect the design excellence of Waverley Park. 
 

<h2>The basics</h2>

Surrounded by natural beauty, the amenity of the established neighbourhood is just a short stroll from your door.

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1. Stadium

The historic Waverley Park Stadium is at the heart of Mirvac’s new neighbourhood.

When it comes to fitness, residents will enjoy this established amenity with a Goodlife Health Club delivering opportunities to keep fit and healthy.

2. Shopping precinct

Convenience is a key feature of the lifestyle at Waverley Park, with fresh food and groceries contained in one handy destination, The Village Store.

“Here you can find all the items you need to indulge in life’s simplest pleasures”, Mirvac’s marketing reads.

3. Open green space

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A unique setting, the parklands are designed with distinct zones to cater for every desire — whether to escape, exercise or relax.
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With stunning natural wonderlands and lakefront parklands, residents can take a gentle walk and enjoy the lakeside scenery at their own pace. 
 

<h2>Family-friendly parklands</h2>

Open expanses, playgrounds, exercise stations and boardwalks — take your pick from a range of options ideal for young professionals, retirees, families and kids.

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4. Nature-inspired parklands

Tailor-made for growing children, this playground includes built structures, as well as rocks and a planted embankment, for exploration.

The playground’s elements feature a play bridge, slides and climbing element.

5. Skate park

Amenities within Waverley Park are set within distinct zones that cater to every desire.

One of these zones satisfies the needs of teenagers, who “need space to assert their independence and explore their identity”, according to Mirvac.

From skate parks to rock walls, there are numerous amenities encouraging active lifestyles and backdrops to socialise with friends.

6. Picnic shelters

Among the development's many lakeside amenities are picnic shelters and barbeque facilities for entertaining family or friends.

Soft grassy landforms and seating also provide great space to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

7. Fitness offerings

Four outdoor fitness stations and two outdoor gyms dotted around the master-planned community delivers residents free and easy fitness amenity.

These outdoor offerings deliver opportunities to create meaningful connections to neighbours. 
 

<h2>Sustainable features</h2>

Mirvac’s commitment to delivering world-class projects is driven by our organisation’s sustainability strategy. The developer’s sustainability manager was recently commended for his contribution to the green transition.

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8. Future-proofed for solar and battery power

All Finale homes in the development have been future-proofed for solar PV and battery installation.

Minimising the risk of visible cables, conduits between the roof and garage allow for easy future installation.

9. Lakes and wetlands

Waverley Park’s lakes and wetlands will not only enhance the amenity of the landscape but treat stormwater and support ecological diversity.

The self-sustaining systems will make a huge difference to fauna and flora and require little maintenance.

10. Efficient home features

Every Finale home at Waverley Park achieves a minimum six-star energy rating. The homes’ passive design elements include cross-ventilation, LED lighting, insulation and solar hot water and energy-efficient appliances.

“The Finale demonstrates Mirvac’s commitment to creating healthy, connected and happy communities”, the project marketing states.
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Dotted throughout the Waverley Park landscape are a range of facilities for the whole family to enjoy. 

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