Growing national developer Time &amp; Place has announced its fifth new apartment development.

With two projects in Manly and two upcoming in Surry Hills and Potts Point, the developer, which expanded beyond Melbourne just a few years ago, is now heading to Mosman. It is planning 53 new apartments on Redan Street.

The 3,233 sqm site, spanning <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/40-48-redan-street-mosman-nsw-2088">40–48 Redan Street</a> with frontage to Redan Lane, is located just under 400 metres from Spit Junction Town Centre. It is reported the developer paid around $100 million for the five-site amalgamation.

Time &amp; Place, founded by Tim Price and backed by James Packer’s private investment firm NPACT, has submitted the project as a State Significant Development through the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

Of the 53 apartments, 42 will be released to the market, with the remaining 11 allocated as affordable housing in line with NSW Government requirements.

fjc Studio has designed the building. In its Design Report, the architect said the diverse mix of dwelling types and sizes, including 11 two-bedroom affordable housing units, 40 three-bedroom apartments, and two four-bedroom residences, will support a broad demographic, including families, downsizers, and key workers.

The development will rise to nine levels, a height encouraged by the NSW Government due to the site’s proximity to Spit Junction, which has been identified as a low- to mid-rise centre. Developments within a certain proximity to these centres are permitted increased height.

fjc said the project “achieves an appropriate density outcome for its setting by balancing increased housing supply with strong amenity performance,” adding that it “makes a measurable contribution to NSW housing supply targets through the delivery of additional dwellings and dedicated affordable housing.”

The new development will replace five existing two-storey homes.

“By aligning with the objectives of the Housing SEPP and applying careful architectural and urban design principles, the development provides high-quality residential accommodation that integrates sensitively within its established Mosman context and delivers enduring benefits to residents and the wider community.”

Mosman has become increasingly popular with developers in recent years.

Developer Abadeen has been particularly active, with Mosman Residences currently on the market and under construction on Clifford Street. It also has an upcoming Burran Avenue project, comprising just three apartments on the Balmoral Slopes, and recently secured the Midas and Honeysuckle nursery site on Military Road.

Prosker Property has a project on Redan Lane, just a few doors down from Time &amp; Place’s proposed development.

Developers including Toohey Miller, DARE Property Group, and WINIM also have projects underway in the area. In 2024, a five-year target was set for the Mosman LGA to increase housing supply by 500 dwellings by 2029.

Time &amp; Place entered the Sydney market with Two Tides, its under construction Manly development. Given its sales success, it has secured another development in the area, more boutique, facing the beach on North Steyne.

They are hoping to launch their redevelopment of The Chimes in Potts Point this year, and next year will look to take to market Marlborough House, an adaptive re-use of the landmark David Jones warehouse in Surry Hills.

Joel Robinson

Time & Place to take on Mosman apartment market

Brunswick’s civic heart continues to consolidate around the Merri-bek Arts and Culture Precinct, where a growing cluster of cultural institutions, recreation facilities, and public infrastructure has created one of the inner north’s most defined community hubs.&nbsp;

Within this evolving precinct, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/saxon-street-by-milieu-brunswick-31-saxon-street-brunswick-vic-3056">Saxon Street by Milieu</a> introduces new housing directly alongside the civic anchors that shape daily life in the suburb.

At 31 Saxon Street, the project sits immediately beside Brunswick Baths and within moments of Brunswick Library and Town Hall, longstanding institutions that support both community services and everyday amenity.&nbsp;

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Next door, the newly delivered Balam Balam Place arts precinct has emerged as a central piece of Merri-bek Council’s cultural strategy, bringing together creative studios, exhibition spaces, maternal and child health services, and community programming in a purpose-built civic facility. Together, these destinations have reinforced the surrounding blocks as a focal point for public life in Brunswick.

This part of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a> forms a key pocket within the suburb’s designated Major Activity Centre, where long-term planning has prioritised walkability, civic investment, and increased housing supply close to transport and services. The surrounding street network reflects that strategy, with compact blocks, established retail corridors and active transport links supporting a lifestyle that is largely navigable on foot.

Within a few minutes’ walk, Sydney Road delivers one of Melbourne’s most recognisable streets, known for its long-running mix of independent retailers, international dining venues and everyday convenience. Tram routes along Sydney Road provide frequent connections south toward the CBD and north through Brunswick and Coburg, while Jewell Station on the Upfield line sits within roughly a ten-minute walk, offering direct train access into the city.

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Active transport also plays a significant role locally. The nearby Upfield Bike Path forms a key north–south cycling corridor linking Brunswick through Parkville and into the central city, reinforcing the area’s reputation as one of Melbourne’s most accessible inner-urban neighbourhoods for cyclists and pedestrians alike.

The surrounding civic cluster extends beyond cultural infrastructure. Siteworks, a nearby creative hub supporting artists and community organisations, adds to the concentration of cultural activity in the immediate area. Educational institutions such as Brunswick North Primary School, Brunswick Secondary College and RMIT’s Brunswick campus are also within easy reach, contributing to the suburb’s diverse resident base spanning families, students and professionals.&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/jackson-clements-burrows-architects">Jackson Clements Burrows Architects</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> and landscape architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>, the nine-level building has been shaped to respond to the surrounding streetscape, with lower levels aligning to the street and upper storeys stepping back to soften its scale and improve solar access.&nbsp;

Curved balcony forms reference nearby heritage architecture, while the development’s public realm improvements include a widened footpath along Saxon Street to strengthen pedestrian connections between the precinct’s civic sites.

Sustainability also underpins the project’s approach. The building is designed to operate entirely on electric infrastructure supported by rooftop solar, with an average 7.5-star NatHERS energy rating and EV-charging readiness across the development. Shared resident amenities will include a landscaped rooftop terrace with barbecue and covered dining areas intended to encourage informal interaction between residents.

Saxon Street marks developer Milieu's fifth project in Brunswick and continues its focus on design-led infill housing across Melbourne’s inner suburbs.&nbsp;

Construction has commenced through reputable builder Manresa, who will complete the project in 2027.

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Saxon Street by Milieu connects residents to Brunswick’s cultural and civic core

Within <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe-vic-3079">Candela Ivanhoe</a>, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>&nbsp;takes a different approach to larger residences, moving away from the constraints of a single level.

In Grand Residence 3.05, known as the Lustre, plays out across two levels, with a mezzanine configuration that is uncommon in apartment living.

Lustre is a four-bathroom residence where the layout creates a clear distinction between shared and private zones, with uninterrupted views toward the Dandenong Ranges extending the sense of openness from the main living areas.

Entry is to the primary living level, where the kitchen, dining, and living areas are arranged as one continuous space. Timber flooring runs throughout, with a fireplace set within the living zone. Full-height glazing brings in natural light, supported by double glazing that improves thermal performance.

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The kitchen is configured as both a working and social space. A large island bench provides seating, while a walk-in pantry extends storage beyond typical apartment expectations.

Gaggenau appliances, including a 900mm gas cooktop and 600mm oven, are integrated into a layout that connects directly to the adjacent dining and living areas, and outward to the terrace. This balcony includes a built-in BBQ, reinforcing the apartment’s capacity to accommodate larger gatherings without compromising internal space.

A dedicated laundry room, powder room, and a wine cellar area sit discreetly off the main living zone, ensuring that functional requirements are resolved without encroaching on primary living areas. The master suite is also located on this level, designed as a retreat with a walk-through wardrobe and an ensuite that includes double vanities, a bath, and a dedicated dressing table.

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The mezzanine level introduces a second layer of living, rather than simply additional bedrooms. Two large bedrooms with built-in robes are positioned alongside a central bathroom, while a secondary lounge and study area create a self-contained zone suited to children, guests, or extended family. A large storage room further supports long-term usability, addressing a common shortfall in apartment design.

This separation of levels is central to how the residence functions day-to-day. It allows the lower level to operate as the primary entertaining and living space, while the upper level provides privacy and flexibility. The result is closer in feel to a townhouse or standalone home, but with the benefits of apartment living, security, and low maintenance.

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Candela is close to 80 per cent complete, with Ironside delivering construction ahead of its expected October 2026 completion. The development comprises 58 residences, with a strong owner-occupier profile and a mix of one to four-bedroom apartments and loft-style townhouses.

Candela has exclusive access to private amenities, including a residential lounge and rooftop terrace. A charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre are located on the ground level, designed to foster community connection and extend the living experience beyond individual apartments without competing with the scale of homes like Lustre.

Candela, positioned in the heart of Ivanhoe Village, reinforces the practicality of the address. With a Walk Score of 90, residents are within immediate reach of cafés, retail, parklands, and Ivanhoe Station, while also benefiting from proximity to established schools and healthcare services.

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Inside Lustre: Grand Residence 3.05 at Candela Ivanhoe

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/elsternwick-gardens-by-milieu-8-gordon-street-elsternwick-vic-3185">Elsternwick Gardens</a> is being shaped around a simple but increasingly rare premise in apartment development: that the built environment should actively support residents’ wellbeing.&nbsp;

Located on the former ABC Studios site on Gordon Street in Melbourne’s south-east, the new neighbourhood sits on an expansive 11,740 sqm site neighbouring the heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate, whose gardens date back more than 140 years.

Rather than positioning wellness as an add-on amenity, the development integrates it into the physical planning of the site. Architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a> is arranged across six low-rise buildings set within extensive landscaping designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/oculus">OCULUS</a>, with more than 40 per cent of the land dedicated to gardens and green space. Walking trails, pocket gardens, and mature trees are threaded between buildings, creating a network of green corridors that encourage residents to move through the precinct on foot and spend more time outdoors.

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Milieu has intentionally framed these gardens as an extension of the neighbouring Rippon Lea Estate. More than 16,000 new plants will be introduced across the site, with species carefully selected to protect and complement the area’s ecological significance. The approach focuses on strengthening existing environmental conditions while establishing new habitats that support native wildlife, reinforcing the role of the landscape as both an active ecosystem and a defining element of daily life.

A private resident gate will provide direct access to the historic grounds during opening hours, allowing residents to move seamlessly between the development’s landscaped gardens and the estate’s expansive lawns, lakes, and mature trees. The project’s gardens will also be maintained by the same gardeners responsible for Rippon Lea, reinforcing the visual and ecological continuity between the two landscapes.

Complementing the landscape is a dedicated wellness hub designed to support everyday health and recovery. Residents will have access to a gym alongside yoga and Pilates studios, while mineral pools and infrared saunas provide spaces for relaxation and restorative wellbeing. Shared lounges, workshop spaces, and pet care facilities expand the concept of wellness beyond fitness, creating opportunities for social connection and community interaction within the precinct.

Environmental performance is another key component of the project’s wellbeing focus. Elsternwick Gardens will be entirely fossil-fuel-free, with homes designed to operate on renewable electricity rather than gas. Passive design strategies, including cross-flow ventilation, high-performance insulation, and thermally broken double glazing, are intended to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures while reducing energy demand. Solar photovoltaic systems will power common building services, while rainwater harvesting will help irrigate the extensive landscaping across the site.

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Milieu Founder and Managing Director Michael McCormack says the scale and setting of the project allowed the team to take a different approach to urban apartment living.

“This site represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build something truly special,” McCormack says.

“Through that process, we arrived at a design that centres on a fully realised natural landscape – a series of private, interconnected gardens that encircle the homes and extend seamlessly from Rippon Lea Estate.”

Elsternwick Gardens will comprise three residential offerings, Gordon Place, Ripponlea Terrace, and The Garden Pavilion, each designed for owner-occupiers and shaped around high-quality interior design by Woods Bagot, K.P.D.O., and Flack Studio. The first stage, Gordon Place, includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed with a strong focus on indoor-outdoor living and sustainability.

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Milieu recently appointed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/brady-constructions">Brady Constructions</a> to deliver the project, marking a key milestone for the development. The appointment follows the demolition of the former studio buildings on the Gordon Street site, with construction progressing toward the delivery of the nature-led community.

Situated between the established villages of Elsternwick and Ripponlea, the development balances its garden setting with strong urban connectivity. Residents will be within walking distance of cafés, restaurants, and local retail, while nearby train and tram connections provide quick access to Melbourne’s CBD and the beaches of Elwood and St Kilda.

With construction underway and the first residents expected to move in by early 2027, Elsternwick Gardens represents a growing shift in apartment development toward environments that prioritise wellbeing as much as density or location. By placing landscape, sustainability, and shared spaces at the centre of the design, Milieu is positioning the project as a residential neighbourhood where wellness is not just promoted, but built into the structure of everyday life.

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Elsternwick Gardens' wellness-first design strategy

Brisbane-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/red-co">Red &amp; Co</a> has made a striking debut on the Gold Coast, officially unveiling its $250 million COMO development in Varsity Lakes, a lifestyle-driven residential project anchored by an extensive rooftop wellness and activity precinct.

Having recently launched to market, construction has already been fast-tracked by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/5point-projects">5Point Projects</a>, ensuring momentum continues on what is set to become a landmark residential address for the growing Varsity Lakes community.

Located at 22 Lake Street, Varsity Lakes, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/como-varsity-lakes-22-lake-street-varsity-lakes-qld-4227">COMO</a> will comprise 156 apartments across 16 levels, comprising one-, two- and three-bedroom residences designed for modern living. However, it is the project’s rooftop amenity offering that sets COMO apart.

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Designed as a dedicated wellness and recreation hub, the rooftop will feature a 25-metre lap pool, fully equipped gymnasium, and multiple pickleball and paddleball courts - amenities rarely seen in boutique apartment projects.

Residents will also have access to a sauna and plunge baths, while landscaped gardens and relaxation zones will provide tranquil spaces overlooking sweeping panoramic views across the Gold Coast skyline.

The rooftop precinct has been designed to function as the social and wellness heart of the development, encouraging residents to embrace an active, balanced lifestyle within their own building.

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Red &amp; Co director David Laverty said the amenity offering was central to the project’s design from the outset.

“Amenities were at the forefront of our decisions,” Laverty said.

“Buyers today are looking for more than just an apartment - they want a lifestyle that promotes health, connection and balance.

“The rooftop at COMO has been designed to be the epicentre of that lifestyle, with a suite of wellness and recreation facilities that are quite unique for a boutique development of this scale.”

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, the residences prioritise liveability, featuring spacious layouts, 2.7-metre ceilings and high-quality finishes throughout.

The development sits beside Bond University, placing residents within walking distance of education, retail and dining options within the vibrant Varsity Lakes precinct, including Robina Town Centre, Varsity Lakes Train Station and a range of leading schools.

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Laverty said the location was a key driver behind Red &amp; Co’s decision to bring the project to the Gold Coast.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/varsity-lakes-qld-4227">Varsity Lakes</a> was a clear choice for us to invest in as it’s a lifestyle hub that seamlessly blends lakeside living with urbanity,” he said.&nbsp;

“Como will capitalize on this great location, delivering a project that not only creates premium homes, but a lifestyle defined by community, wellbeing, and connectivity.”

Red &amp; Co has delivered more than 500 apartments and townhouses across 26 projects in Brisbane in recent years, with COMO marking the company’s first major Gold Coast development.

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Red & Co unveils amenity-rich Como development in Varsity Lakes

Piper Townhomes

Piper Townhomes is the latest release in AVJenning&#39;s Waterline Place masterplan&nbsp;in the Melbourne&nbsp;bayside suburb of Williamstown.&nbsp;

Located on Nelson Place, Piper comprises just 14 townhomes and terraces.

Set for completion in&nbsp;mid-2022, it is just one part of the 500 residences planned for Waterline Place.

Urban picked out 5 things we love about Piper:

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<h2>1. Developed, and designed by AVJennings</h2>

AVJennings is a leading residential property development company that has been part of the Australian landscape for more than 85 years.

With over 12,700 lots in its portfolio, the company has experience in home building, land development, pre-planned integrated housing and medium density activities.

Other projects by AVJennings include Parkside, a townhouse project in Queensland&rsquo;s Bethania.

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<h2>2. Designed for young families and rightsizers</h2>

The three-bedroom townhouses have been designed with young families and rightsizers in mind, with extensive storage spaces, larger full-height windows, and a living area that opens out to a room-sized balcony.

Piper Townhomes are low-maintenance and family-ready homes with flexible spaces and covered outdoor areas for alfresco entertaining.

Across the expansive living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, the contemporary homes are bright, and bathed in natural light. The warm hues and textures are accented by crisp finishes like reconstituted stone bench tops and Smeg appliances in the kitchen.

Piper&nbsp;have a&nbsp;bluestone and angled roofline theme that mimics traditional local cottages and industrial buildings of the past, to blend in with the established architectural character of the area.

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<h2>3. Different designs and themes on offer across the townhomes and terraces</h2>

While the three-bedroom townhouses have been designed with with extensive storage spaces, larger full-height windows, and a living area that opens out to a room-sized balcony.

The smaller mid-row terraces&nbsp;feature vertical zoning and a planned layout which allows for natural light.

Four of the five townhomes sit on a smaller 125 sqm plot, with number 5 offering 184 sqm of space, similar to the nine terraces.&nbsp;

They offer two different colour schemes, Smoke, with a focus on darker brushed colours and Blonde, a&nbsp;lighter theme.

<h2>4. Location Location Location</h2>

Located within Hobson Bay, the area offers cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs.

Residents are also close to Williamstown, Williamstown Beach and Newport train stations and 9km away from the city.

Take a tour of the area and&nbsp;discover the walking trails of Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park or catch the cricket at the Williamstown Cricket Ground near Seaview Williamstown a breezy location for seaside events.

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<h2>5. One part of a masterplan that pays heritage to the suburbs Maritime history</h2>

The development references Williamstown&rsquo;s well-known local personality Richard Piper, the postmaster of the Williamstown Post Office during the mid-nineteenth century.

It is across the road from&nbsp;&nbsp;Gem Pier where residents can get a closer look at the HMAS Castlemaine, a ship museum indicative of Williamstown&#39;s tight naval connections.

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Set for completion in mid-2022, Piper is just one part of the 500 residences planned for Waterline Place

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Five things Urban love about AVJennings Piper Townhomes in Williamstown 

Piper Townhomes is a boutique selection of 14 modern&nbsp;townhouses in the maritime suburb of Williamstown.

The terraces are just one part of AVJennings&#39; vision for Waterline Place, which they described as &ldquo;a village within a village&rdquo;.

Designed and constructed by their in-house team,&nbsp;Piper Townhomes&nbsp;are low-maintenance and family-ready homes with flexible spaces and&nbsp;covered outdoor areas for alfresco entertaining.

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Piper comprises nine three-bedroom homes facing Nelson Place, they &nbsp;continue&nbsp;the bluestone and angled roofline theme that mimics traditional local cottages and industrial buildings of the past, to blend in with the established architectural character of the area.

Across the expansive living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms, the&nbsp;contemporary homes are bright, and bathed in natural light. The warm hues and&nbsp;textures are accented by&nbsp;crisp finishes like reconstituted stone bench tops and Smeg appliances in the kitchen.

The three-bedroom townhouses have been designed with young families and downsizers in mind, with extensive&nbsp;storage spaces, larger&nbsp;full-height windows, and a living area that opens out to a room-sized balcony.

The smaller mid-row terraces feature vertical zoning and a planned layout which allows for natural light.&nbsp;AVJennings said they were ideal for young couples wanting their first home, as well as being attractive to&nbsp;investors. 
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Floorplans available for purchase:

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	<li>Three bed, three bath, two parking spaces, 180 sqm, $1,330,000&nbsp;(Pictured below)</li>
	<li>Three bed, three and a half bath, two parking spaces, 200 sqm, $1,495,000&nbsp;(Pictured below)</li>
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Piper&#39;s location is also a highlight, located close to the convenient public transport that is the Williamstown train station 400 metres away, the townhomes are 9km from the Melbourne CBD.

Within walking distance is Hobson Bay offering cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs.

Designed and constructed by their in-house team, Piper Townhomes are low-maintenance and family-ready homes with flexible spaces that are bathed in natural light

Inside the floorplans of Piper Townhomes at Williamstown's Waterline Place

Piper Townhomes is the latest release in AVJenning&#39;s Waterline Place masterplan&nbsp;in the bayside suburb of Williamstown.&nbsp;

The boutique collection of just 14&nbsp;townhouses designed and constructed by their in-house team facing Nelson Place.

Piper is just one of&nbsp;14 apartment and townhouse developments that will call Waterline Place home, AVJennings are planning for 500 residences located in and around a sea of&nbsp;pedestrian-friendly, streets and laneways.

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Located close to the convenient public transport that is&nbsp;the Williamstown train station 400 metres away, Piper townhomes are 9km from the Melbourne CBD.

Within walking distance is Hobson Bay, offering&nbsp;cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs.

Some of the fine dining establishments on Nelson Place include&nbsp;The Strand, Titanic Bistro &amp; Show,&nbsp;Monzarella Italian and Tick Tok. Further afield are Sebastion and Rotunda by the Williamstown Botanic Gardens.

Residents can discover the walking trails of Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park or catch the cricket at the Williamstown Cricket Ground near Seaview Williamstown a breezy location for seaside events.

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As Piper is so close to the coast, there a number of scenic hotspots to check out including&nbsp;Point Gellibrand Lookout,&nbsp;Williamstown Timeball Tower and Gem Pier where residents can get a closer look at the HMAS Castlemaine, a ship museum indicative of Williamstown&#39;s tight naval connections

Representative of Williamstown&#39;s maritime history, large scale maritime industry dominates Williamstown&#39;s piers precinct and a maritime theme characterises the Nelson Place tourism precinct close-by.

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Residents can discover the walking trails of Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park or catch the cricket at the Williamstown Cricket Ground near Hobson Bay

A walking tour of Williamstown: What's around the Waterline Place masterplan?

Piper Townhomes is a boutique collection of 14 modern, low-maintenance townhouses in the bayside suburb of Williamstown.&nbsp;

The terraces are&nbsp;just one part of AVJennings&#39; vision for Waterline Place, which they described as &ldquo;a village within a village&rdquo;. It will be home to around 500 residences across 14 apartment and townhouse developments, weaved among a sea of biophilic and pedestrian-friendly, streets and laneways.&nbsp;

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Piper comprises nine three-bedroom homes facing Nelson Place, starting from an extension of the neighbouring Lonsdale and Lysander townhomes. They will continue&nbsp;the bluestone and angled roofline theme that mimics traditional local cottages and industrial buildings of the past, to blend in with the established architectural character of the area.

The three-bedroom townhouses have been designed with young families and downsizers in mind, with extensive&nbsp;storage spaces, larger&nbsp;full-height windows, and a living area that opens out to a room-sized balcony.

The smaller mid-row terraces feature vertical zoning and a planned layout which allows for natural light.&nbsp;AVJennings said they were ideal for young couples wanting their first home, as well as being attractive to&nbsp;investors.

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Located within Hobson Bay, the area offers cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs.

Residents are also close to Williamstown, Williamstown Beach and Newport train stations and nine kilometres away from the city.

Piper Townhomes are&nbsp;expected to be completed by&nbsp;mid-2022.

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Comprising just 14 residences, it is just one part of AVJennings vision for Waterline Place which they described as “a village within a village”.

How the luxury Piper Townhomes fit in AVJennings Waterline Place community in Williamstown

Townhome approvals across Melbourne softened over April, but are still higher than they were this time last year, according to&nbsp;according to Archistar&rsquo;s&nbsp;May National Townhouse and Unit Building Report.

There were 687 townhouses across the Victorian capital approved over April, down from the 895 approved in March.

Sydney went the other way however, with a spike from 699 to 923 approvals.

Since the impact of COVID in early 2020, there&#39;s been a strong shift in buyer preference toward townhouses.

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Over the last 12 months, only Adelaide and Perth saw less approvals for townhouses.&nbsp;

Brisbane reported the highest increase in townhouse building approvals over the year ending April 2021, up by 42.9 per cent,&nbsp;followed by Sydney up 14.6 per cent&nbsp;and Melbourne up by one per cent.

Townhouse building approvals however were down by 24.9 per cent&nbsp;for Adelaide and 10.6 per cent&nbsp;for Perth on the same year on year comparisons.

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Melbourne reported the highest average per townhouse building cost of $349,032 over April 2021, followed by Perth at $341,500, Brisbane at&nbsp;$282,123, Sydney at $277,494 and Adelaide at $238,286.

Nationally, 6669 higher-density dwellings were approved for building over April, which was the highest April total since 2018.

Since the impact of COVID in early 2020, there's been a strong shift in buyer preference toward townhouses

Melbourne townhouse approvals soften in April as Sydney spikes

ASX-listed developer AVJennings is matching the government stamp duty concession on all Piper Townhomes for those who buy before the end of June.

Piper is a boutique collection of 14 modern, low-maintenance townhouses in the stunning bayside suburb of Williamstown.

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The development references Williamstown&rsquo;s well-known local personality Richard Piper, the postmaster&nbsp;of the Williamstown Post Office during the mid-nineteenth century.

&ldquo;With a rich maritime history, this picturesque suburb is situated within Hobson Bay and offers cafes, restaurants, supermarket, shops, swimming beaches and renowned boating clubs&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

Residents can secure one of nine three-bedroom homes facing Nelson Place, an extension of the neighbouring Lonsdale and Lysander townhomes at Waterline Place.

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According to the developers, the vision for Waterline Place is to be &ldquo;a village within a village&rdquo;. It will be home to approximately 500 residences and feature a series of green, active and pedestrian-friendly streets and laneways.

Featuring bluestone and an angled roofline that pays homage to Williamstown&rsquo;s industrial past, the three-bedroom homes blend in with the established character of the area.

With full-height windows, clever storage solutions and a large living area that opens into a room-sized balcony, these larger residences are ideal for couples, young families and downsizers.

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The five two-bedroom, two-bathroom terraces fronting Waterline Place are designed for first time buyers or couples looking for intelligent layouts.

Delivering a compact design, the two-bedroom townhomes include a ground-floor study, living room, under-stair storage and a single-car garage.

Prices for the homes in the Piper collection start from $830,000 and reach up to $1,495,000 for a three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property.

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For residents who purchase the off-the-plan residence before 30th June, AVJennings will pay a rebate at settlement to the same value as the government concession.

The development is expected to reach completion in mid-2022.

About the developer

AVJennings is a leading residential property development company that has been part of the Australian landscape for more than 85 years.

With over 12,700 lots in its portfolio, the company has experience in home building, land development, pre-planned integrated housing and medium density activities.

Other projects by AVJennings include <a href="/developments/bethania-qld-4205">Parkside, a townhouse project in Queensland&rsquo;s Bethania</a>. 
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For residents who purchase the off-the-plan residence before 30th June, AVJennings will pay a rebate at settlement to the same value as the government concession

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