Not all apartment amenities are immediately visible.

Swimming pools, gyms, rooftop terraces and residents' lounges have long featured on buyers' wishlists, but as the way Australians live has changed, so too have the features that make apartment living more convenient.

Increasingly, buyers are placing value on the practical aspects of day-to-day life. Fast internet, EV charging, secure bike storage, flexible workspaces and parcel management are becoming just as relevant as lifestyle amenities, reflecting changing habits and expectations.

Online shopping has been one of the biggest drivers of that shift.

Australians spent a record $82.6 billion shopping online in 2025, with almost one in every four retail dollars now spent digitally, making parcel deliveries a routine part of everyday life rather than an occasional convenience.

For apartment residents, however, receiving those deliveries isn't always straightforward.

Without someone home to accept a parcel, deliveries can be redirected to a nearby Post Office, left in building foyers or common areas, or require building management to temporarily store packages. As apartment living continues to grow across Australia's cities, parcel management has become an increasingly important consideration for both residents and developers.

Australia Post's Parcel Locker network is one response to that shift.

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Rather than relying on home delivery, eligible parcels can be directed to a nominated Parcel Locker, where they're securely stored until collected. Once a parcel arrives, residents receive a notification through the AusPost app or SMS and can retrieve it using a one-time code or QR code at a time that suits them.

The network has expanded to more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with Parcel Lockers positioned at Post Offices, shopping centres, supermarkets, transport hubs and, increasingly, within or alongside residential developments.

That growing presence reflects a broader change in how apartment buildings are being planned.

Developers are increasingly considering the operational side of apartment living alongside traditional lifestyle amenities. Just as secure mailrooms, bicycle storage and EV charging have become more common inclusions, parcel management is emerging as another feature that supports everyday convenience.

It also helps preserve the arrival experience within a building. Carefully designed lobbies and communal spaces can quickly become cluttered when deliveries accumulate, while secure parcel solutions reduce the likelihood of missed deliveries or parcels being left unattended.

For buyers comparing apartments, these everyday details are becoming part of the decision-making process.

Location, floorplans and finishes remain fundamental, but the features that simplify daily life are carrying greater weight than they once did. As online shopping continues to shape consumer behaviour, secure parcel delivery is increasingly becoming another amenity worth looking for.

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Parcel delivery is joining the apartment amenity checklist

Inca Property Group has lodged a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for Dawn, a 53-apartment oceanfront development overlooking Mona Vale Beach.

The proposal, at 35-39 Darley Street East, would replace an existing 18-apartment strata building with a new owner-occupier-focused development comprising 53 two and three-bedroom apartments, including nine affordable built-to-rent residences delivered under the State's infill affordable housing scheme.

Positioned on a 2,679 sqm elevated site around 280 metres from Mona Vale Beach, the development has been designed to maximise panoramic ocean views while responding to the site's sloping topography.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/inca-property-group">Inca Property Group</a> Managing Director Josh Thompson said the State Significant pathway provided greater certainty for projects of this scale.

"This State Significant pathway gives the team real certainty to progress <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/dawn-35-39-darley-street-east-mona-vale-nsw-2103">Dawn</a> through to completion," Thompson said.

"It allows us to acquire a one-off site, design it carefully and deliver the right offering for the suburb, assessed by the NSW Government's planning department."

The project is one of the first developments in the area to be assessed under the NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy, with the site sitting on the edge of the policy's designated inner area.

The proposal includes three basement levels providing 124 car spaces, alongside a range of resident amenities including a swimming pool, gym, sauna, wellness facilities and private plunge pools for selected ground-floor and penthouse apartments.

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Thompson said Dawn had been designed specifically for owner-occupiers and downsizers, a buyer profile that has driven demand across Inca's recent Upper North Shore developments.

"The majority of buyers in our recent North Shore projects have been downsizers, and we are learning exactly what this market is looking for. Beyond the location itself, we have included resort-style amenities to deliver a genuine lifestyle offering," Thompson said.

Located within walking distance of Mona Vale Beach, the town centre, Mona Vale Golf Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, Dawn represents Inca's first Northern Beaches project following the sell-out of Tara on Park in Waitara and Ellis Residences, currently under construction in St Ives.

Construction will be undertaken by Inca's in-house construction arm, GOP Constructions.

Dawn is the latest major apartment proposal for Mona Vale, with the suburb emerging as one of the key beneficiaries of the NSW Government's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy.

New developer One Living, led by industry veteran Joseph Scuderi, recently secured a site on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, where it is planning around 140 apartments.

IPM is also planning its third project in Mona Vale, significantly increasing the scale of its previous developments with an 82-apartment proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/159-167-darley-street-west-mona-vale-nsw-2103">159-167 Darley Street West</a>, opposite Bayview Golf Course and less than 800 metres from Mona Vale town centre.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/one-living-enters-sydneys-new-apartment-market-with-northern-beaches-site-acquisition">One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-ipm-plans-third-mona-vale-project">First look: IPM plans third Mona Vale project</a>

First look: Inca eyes Mona Vale with State Significant DA for Dawn apartments

Seasoned Victorian apartment developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/central-equity">Central Equity</a> has logged more than $400 million in sales in its luxury apartment project Palmera Residences at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

Central Equity Director Karl Kutner said the sales result reflected a combination of location, product quality and delivery certainty with the project already under construction by building powerhouse Multiplex.&nbsp;

"Surpassing $400 million in sales since launch is a significant milestone and an outstanding endorsement of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/palmera-residences-gold-coast-18-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Palmera Residences</a>,” he said.&nbsp;

"We believe one of the key reasons for this strong result is the confidence purchasers have in knowing the project is under construction with Multiplex. Buyers are increasingly looking for certainty. They want to know that the project they commit to today will be delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record."&nbsp;

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Kutner said it was clear there was still high demand for luxury projects that offered certainty of delivery.&nbsp;

“We are in a market where many residential developments have faced delays due to rising construction costs, labour shortages and financing challenges,” said Kutner.&nbsp;

"But having construction underway has provided our buyers with resounding confidence backed by more than 40 years of development delivery by Central Equity combined with construction by one of Australia's most respected construction companies."&nbsp;

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Central Equity is one of Australia's most experienced privately-owned property developers. Over more than four decades, the company has delivered in excess of 85 residential developments including 10,000 apartments and many thousands of stand alone homes.&nbsp;

Located on Garfield Terrace at Northcliffe, between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, Palmera Residences occupies one of the Gold Coast's most sought after beachside locations. The development has been designed to appeal to owner occupiers seeking premium residences that combine generous living spaces and resort style amenities.&nbsp;

Palmera Residences will feature an exceptional collection of resort style amenities, including two swimming pools: a generously sized family pool with safe shallow zones for relaxed recreation, and a 20 metre lap pool positioned to maximise all day sunlight.&nbsp;

Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to wellness and recreational facilities including a magnesium pool, sauna, yoga studio, expansive fitted gymnasium, resident lounge, outdoor BBQ’s&nbsp;and indoor and outdoor dining areas, together with a dedicated concierge and luxurious hotel inspired entrance foyer.&nbsp;

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A unique feature at Palmera Residences has been designed to enhance the Gold Coast lifestyle which includes both indoor and outdoor gymnasium facilities, together with thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining areas. A corner café has also been incorporated to provide residents with a destination for their everyday needs.&nbsp;

Kutner said buyer demand had been broad based with purchasers attracted from interstate as well as throughout South East Queensland.&nbsp;

"We're seeing strong interest from owner occupiers, lifestyle buyers and people relocating to the Gold Coast. Many purchasers have been searching for a premium beachside residence where quality, design and delivery are equally important."&nbsp;

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Kutner said the sales milestone was an important achievement, but the focus remained firmly on delivering an exceptional development.&nbsp;

"While reaching $400 million in sales is an important milestone, our priority remains delivering a project that exceeds purchaser expectations,” he said.&nbsp;

"Palmera Residences has been designed to become one of the Gold Coast's landmark residential addresses, and we look forward to welcoming our purchasers to their new homes."&nbsp;

There are a limited number of residences remaining in selected configurations with pricing from $2,950,000 to $8,950,000. Palmera Residences is also crowned by expansive penthouses with wrap around views.

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Construction certainty and strong buyer demand drive major sales result for luxury Gold Coast development

Palmera Residences fly out the door as sales pass $400 million

National property developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields</a> has appointed BINAH as its construction partner for Quartet, its new Brisbane apartment development in the undersupplied suburb of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/milton-qld-4064">Milton</a>.

Located just two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and moments from key 2032 Olympic precincts, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/quartet-milton-33-manning-street-milton-qld-4064">Quartet</a> will deliver 131 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments priced from $1 million to $4.2 million, combining elevated design with a wellness-focused lifestyle offering.&nbsp;

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Goldfields’ Chief Executive Officer, Lachlan Thompson, said the appointment of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/binah-constructions">BINAH</a> marked an important milestone for the project.&nbsp;

“Bringing BINAH on board as our construction partner will allow us to bring our vision for Quartet forward with a team that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality residential projects,” Thompson said.&nbsp;

“We’ve taken a considered approach to progressing the site because we wanted to deliver the whole package. Buyers ultimately back great developers, great projects and great builders, and with Quartet, we’ve made sure all three line up.

“People want certainty, they want to know the project will be built, that the homes will be delivered as promised, and that the developer stands behind the quality of what they create. That’s something Goldfields has built its reputation on over many years.”&nbsp;

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BINAH’s Managing Director, Khalil Hafza, said the company was proud to be partnering with Goldfields to deliver Quartet.&nbsp;

“Quartet is an exciting project to bring to life, particularly given the level of detail in the residences and the extensive rooftop amenity planned for the building,” Mr Hafza said.&nbsp;

“Our focus is on delivering a high-quality build that brings that design vision to life and creates homes residents will enjoy for many years.”&nbsp;

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The facilities at Quartet have been feared towards the roof, with a&nbsp;25 metre lap pool, spa, sauna and cold plunge, and a communal barbecue area and alfresco.

Town planning was designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and brought to life by Melbourne-based architecture firm Cera Stribley.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/cera-stribley">Cera Stribley</a> Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the project responds to both its riverside setting and Brisbane’s evolving urban character.&nbsp;

“Quartet has been designed to sit comfortably within its riverside context, offering a refined take on urban living through well-planned, generously proportioned residences that will stand the test of time,” Mr Cerantonio said.&nbsp;

“An emphasis on natural light, natural textures and carefully selected finishes from timber and marble to premium appliances, creates calm, considered interiors designed for comfort and long-term liveability.”&nbsp;

Construction of Quartet will commence in July 2026, with completion anticipated in Q4 2028.

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Goldfields appoints BINAH for Quartet apartments in Milton

The first partnership between national developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/fortis">Fortis</a> and Adelaide-based developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/otello">Otello</a> has made a strong start, with the pair securing $21 million in unconditional sales at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/one-four-four-hutt-adelaide-144-hutt-street-adelaide-sa-5000">One Four Four Hutt</a>&nbsp;on the edge of the Adelaide CBD.

Over a third of apartments have been snapped up in the boutique 44-apartment project on the corner of Hutt Stret and Wakefield Road. Local downsizers and owner-occupiers wanting to remain in Adelaide's tightly-held southeast quarter have been the most prominent purchasers.

The DKO-designed, mixed-use development is one of the few new apartment projects in the precinct, an area where new housing supply has remained limited despite continued demand from buyers wanting to stay close to the CBD, Victoria Park and Adelaide's established east-end amenities.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

"The level of early commitment reflects the confidence local buyers have in the Hutt Street precinct," Dendrinos said.

"Many purchasers are long-term east-end residents who love the area and want to stay connected to the neighbourhood. They recognise the value of a well-designed, well-located development.

"Our partnership with Otello has been central to this success, and the number of unconditional sales at this stage only strengthens our confidence in the South Australian market."

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Otello Director Daniel Harris said the sales result also highlighted the lack of new apartment opportunities within the Hutt Street precinct.

"One Four Four Hutt has clearly resonated with buyers, with strong early sales reflecting both the appeal of the Hutt Street corridor and the lifestyle on offer," Harris said.

"The activated ground-floor retail has also been a key drawcard, with purchasers responding to the vision of a more vibrant and connected streetscape, not just the residences themselves."

One Four Four Hutt will deliver 44 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, alongside a collection of penthouses, above a ground-floor retail offering designed to further activate the Hutt Street precinct.

Construction is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, with completion anticipated in 2028.

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Fortis Head of Development SA Arthur Dendrinos said the early sales reflected both the strength of the local owner-occupier market and confidence in the Hutt Street location.

Fortis makes Adelaide debut with Otello as One Four Four Hutt records strong early sales

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A double fronted Victorian Port Melbourne house has been sold for $1.375 million.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-125156166" target="_blank">205 Clark Street</a>, the property is generously proportioned and situated in one of Port Melbourne’s best localities.
Originally a corner store original elements have been preserved with the signage from the 1950s.
Prior to this the property has had various different businesses such as milk bar and confectionery operating out of the front of the premises.
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Featuring four large bedrooms along with separate living, kitchen, dining areas that leads to a ear garden with desirable northern aspect.
Ready for immediate moving in or further extend (STCA) if so desired.
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Other features includes central bathroom and excellent vehicle access.
Moments away from Bay Street, public transport and the bay.
The property was offered through Hockingstuart agents Simon Graf and Thomas Larwill.
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Former Port Melbourne corner store house sold for $1.375 million

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The planning equivalent of a 'Days of our Lives' episode may be on the verge of a development resolution.

<a href="/developers/action-group-australia">Action Group Australia's</a> very long and public bid to redevelop a prime slice of land opposite Station Pier has entered its latest phase, with plans now on display for a new design seeking grace the defunct site. Since development plans for <a href="/new-apartments/port-melbourne-vic-3207">1-7 Waterfront Place</a> first surfaced early this decade, it has been subject to a local resident backlash, <a href="http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/waterfront-place-development.htm">Council bids to protect the site</a> from overdevelopment, VCAT hearings and <a href="http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/amendment-C104-Waterfront-Place.htm">Ministerial intervention</a>.

During 2015, the Minister for Planning approved site specific amendments to the Port Phillip Planning Scheme, which ushered in new policy and planning controls. Among them were a mandatory 35m maximum height limit, in addition to podium, setback and overshadowing requirements.

Via entity Waterfront Place Pty Ltd, Action Group Australia and long serving project architect <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a> have come back with revised plans for a substantial residential project featuring a mass of resident amenities.

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<a href="/new-apartments/port-melbourne-vic-3207">1-7 Waterfront Place</a> application summary</h2>

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<li>Site area: 5,487sqm</li>
	<li>Currently a vacant amenities complex for the immediate area</li>
	<li>Proposed: 10 level residential building spanning 38.5m to plant level</li>
	<li>175 dwellings: 31 x 1BR, 8 x 1BR townhouse, 103 x 2BR, 14 x 2BR townhouse, 17 x 3BR, 1 x Penthouse</li>
	<li>Provisions for 244 car spaces across 2 basement levels</li>
	<li>184sqm of ground floor retail space</li>
	<li>A publicly accessible plaza and north-south laneway</li>
	<li>Amenities include: golf simulator, fitness studio, lounge, lap pool, library, business room, dining and events room.</li>
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Two retail tenancies opposite the Port Melbourne railway station frame a proposed western plaza that continues through the development at ground level. A large northern courtyard also breaks the building's form to Beach Street.

The Waterfront Place frontage is dominated by townhouses across the building's podium, whilst public artwork is also set to feature at ground level.

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<figcaption>Development at the human scale. Planning image: Fender Katsalidis</figcaption></figure>1-7 Waterfront Place has spawned a number of designs over the years, with the most notable being an early wave-shaped tower that was also the largest proposal seen for the site. Subsequently, following designs have been more modest in height, with the latest version being the shortest.

On the current scheme, planning consultancy <a href="/developers/urbis">Urbis</a> asserts "DDO23 is a site-specific overlay that has taken into account the strategic location and objectives for the site. Accordingly, this report assesses the planning permits of the proposal, primarily in regard to the objectives and requirements of DDO23 but also the relevant sections of the Port Phillip Planning Scheme."

All things being in accordance with the regulatory formwork, it now looks like one of this city's longest planning sagas will find resolution soon enough.

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<figcaption>Designs for Waterfront place that have been consigned to history</figcaption></figure><h2>1-7 Waterfront Place development team</h2>

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<li>Developer: Waterfront Place Pty Ltd (Action Group Australia)</li>
	<li>Architecture and Urban Context Report: Fender Katsalidis</li>
	<li>Planning: Urbis</li>
	<li>Sustainability Management Plan: Norman Disney &amp; Young</li>
	<li>Traffic Impact Assessment: Cardno</li>
	<li>Waste Management Plan: Salt</li>
	<li>Landscape Plan and Landscape Report: Tract</li>
	<li>Acoustic Assessment: Acoustic Logic</li>
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Port Melbourne's long running Waterfront Place saga enters a new phase

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Bevilles jewellery chain owner Gary Beville has listed his 12h floor Port Melbourne penthouse.
Overlooking the beach, Station Pier and the bay, Beville’s <a href="https://www.realestateview.com.au/real-estate/1203-115-beach-street-port-melbourne-vic/property-details-buy-residential-10836779/" target="_blank">renovated three-bedroom unit</a>has wide limed-oak floors, gas fireplace and premium kitchen with European appliances and stone benches.
The main bathroom and the main bedroom en suite are furnished in marble. Marshall White agent Nicholas Hoo is expecting more than $2 million at its March 4 auction.
Beville paid $1.62 million for the home in 2008.
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Port Melbourne penthouse jewel listed

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BRICKX has added a freestanding in Port Melbourne to its fractional ownership investment portfolio.
Equity in the house can be bought for $157.
BRICKX CEO Anthony Millet said BRICKX was popular amongst those who "feel frustrated at being locked out of the housing market including aspiring first time buyers who are using BRICKX to track the housing market with their deposit savings as well as investors keen to expand their existing property portfolio in a more affordable, accessible way.”
Millet said it was a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-124001166" target="_blank">picturesque property</a> on one of Port Melbourne’s most prestigious streets.
The two bedroom, two bathroom house on Esplanade East is five kilometres from the CBD.
"We expect the rental demand for this property to be strong, and in the current Melbourne housing market, there have been few opportunities for investors to be able to get investment exposure to such a popular Melbourne suburb,” Mr Millet added.
“Port Melbourne provides a cosmopolitan lifestyle close to cafes, restaurants and bars along with the beach, light rail and access to the CBD.
The $1,455,000 purchase joins properties already in the portfolio in Prahran, Bondi Beach, Enmore, Mosman, Annandale and Double Bay.
It last traded at $587,500 in 2006.
Millet believes the newly acquired Port Melbourne house will be <a href="https://www.brickx.com/properties" target="_blank">very popular with investors</a> having had a strong capital growth of 10.85% over the last five years.
The house, which has a classic block-fronted look, and been recently renovated, sold at recent Marshall White auction.
Pre-Order will be open from December 14, with settlements from 9th February 9 next year. 
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BrickX buys fractional Port Melbourne house offering

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The Nicholas Murray-designed Port Melbourne property auction on the weekend fetched about $400,000 over reserve.
The home at 126 Heath Street sold for $3,705,000 through Greg Hocking Holdsworth who had a price guide of $2.5m plus for the luxury build.
Auction bidding opened at $2.3 million.
It was announced as on the market at $3.3 million.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-124001662">MBAV's Best Custom Home award winner</a> was designed by Nicholas Murray architects and constructed by Hansen Living as the builder's own residence.
It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an executive home office, surround sound cinema room and a roof top terrace 
Dual decks surrounding a central swimming pool on the 214 sqm parcel.
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An award winning home in Port Melbourne has hit the market.
The <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-port+melbourne-124001662" target="_blank">MBAV's Best Custom Home award winner</a> was designed by Nicholas Murray architects and constructed by Hansen Living as the builder's own residence.
It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an executive home office, surround sound cinema room and a roof top terrace.
Dual decks surrounding a central swimming pool on the 214 sqm parcel.
Greg Hocking and Simon Gowling at Greg Hocking Real Estate have set a November 26 auction.
Greg says that "interest appears to be in the mid $2 milion range."
Meanwhile Biggin &amp; Scott say the last six weeks of the Port Melbourne property market has been positive and very different to previous spring peak property selling periods.
It advised the high demand for property in the area has stayed strong in both the house and apartment markets.
"The Port Melbourne house/townhouse market has continued to perform well.
"We think one of the key reasons for the strong demand is the low supply of houses that have been offered to the market.
"In the past six weeks, we have seen just 13 homes sell; this is quite low for the area at one of the peak selling times of the year."
It suggested the standout sales have been 436 Graham Street, near the corner of Williamstown Road, which was fought over by four bidders and sold well over the reserve and 8 Garton Street, situated on a small block of land of 107 square metres out of the heart of Port Melbourne, selling for $1,080,000.
There are thirty-one auctions set to be conducted in Port Melbourne between now and the 17th of December. 
The Port Melbourne Apartment market over the same six week period has been far more active than the housing market.
There have been 37 apartments sold of which only thirteen sold at auction.
The majority of apartments sell through the private sale method and have average days on the market of 45 days, so roughly fifteen days longer than the house/townhouse market.
"This time last year the average days on the market for an apartment in Port Melbourne was hovering around the 60 to 63 days," the agency advised.
Some 18 of the thirty-seven apartments sold for more than one million dollars.
Last Saturday, Biggin &amp; Scott auctioned 1/164 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne as part of the television show The Block.
"We felt privileged to represent Will and Karlie, the very talented couple from Brisbane and were thrilled to achieve $2.6 million under the hammer for the three bedroom, two bathroom, one car space apartment, selling for a massive $715,000 over reserve," it noted.
 
 
 
 
 
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Nicholas Murray award winning home listed in Port Melbourne

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Comedian Dave Hughes was in attendance in Port Melbourne as The Block apartments went under the hammer on Sunday night.
Despite registering to bid for one of the five apartments, Hughes did not raise his number 23 paddle during the televised finale.
Picture taken from Dave's Instagram.
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The comedian spoke about his exprience to Matt and Meshel on KISS FM on Monday morning.
His main issues were with the height of the ceilings in the upper level apartments and the difficulty of parking.
'You've got one car port and you've gotta walk quite a way to get to the car port,' he said.
'There's no parking people!'
Hughes did however go on to suggest how 'extraordinary' the building was.
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Dave had learned from previous mistakes and didn't bid. He has previously purchased a house on a whim before.
A few years ago he walked past an auction walking his dog and came home with a house. He said he would not do it again.
'If that mistaken bidding thing hadn't happened years ago and I wasn't living in that house right now, I would have put my paddle up,' he said.
'But because of that, I realised you can't just bid for fun.' 
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'It won because the ceilings were really high, as you get up higher the ceilings get lower and lower.'
 
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Comedian Dave Hughes attends The Block final auctions

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The final of this year's The Block in Port Melbourne saw young Queenslanders Will and Karlie take the top prize.
Their ground floor garden apartment sold for $2.6 million, selling for $715,000 over its reserve on the Sunday night auction episode.
It was the biggest sale of an apartment The Block has ever seen, beating the $2.47 million paid in 2014 for a converted cinema apartment in Albert Park.
There appeared to be a limited pool of potential buyers, judging by what went to air, with the supply line coming via the close knit Block buyers' agent team who appear on the series.
Four of the five apartments were snapped up by buyers’ advocates — three by Nicole Jacobs, and one by Frank Valentic, none by Greville Pabst - who have all appeared as guest judges and have become prolific publicity seekers via purchasers for clients.
Will and Karlie's cool hallway and study nook
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The total sales also broke a suburb record.
The price per square metre record for Port Melbourne was $7,000, however each of the five apartments fetched between $8,764 and $10,528 per sqm.
Melbourne's Julia and Sasha weren't far behind the winners in second, selling their penthouse apartment $660,000 over reserve at $2.59 million.
Perth couple, and the oldest competitors in The Block history Dan and Karleen, sold their apartment for $2.3 million, beating their reserve by $525,000.
Geelong best mates and heavy favourites Andy and Ben finished fourth when their apartment sold for $2.25 million, topping their reserve by $510,000.
Last and not least were New South Wales representatives Kim and Chris, who were some way off the pace, only going $425,000 over their reserve in their $2,305,000 sale.
Winners Will and Karlie admitted they were battling a mortgage when they applied for the reality program. The 25 year old novice renovators left $815,000 richer (extra $100,000 winners cheque).
“A few months ago we were struggling, we were at home and thought we would put in an entry to The Block, didn’t think anything of it,” Will said.
“Our emotions were ballistic.”
The couple will use the money to renovate their three bedroom home in Rochedale South that cost them $350,000 in January.
Channel Nine paid out $2,835,000 across the five couples, short of the record of $3,165,000 set last year in South Yarra.
The comedian Dave Hughes was among the interested parties in the crowd for the auction. Despite registering for the right to bid, Hughes never raised his hand.
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<div class="in-content-ad">Channel Nine’s finale rated as the most-watched non-sports show of the year beating the finale of My Kitchen Rules with 2.104m people tuning in last night.</div>
 
 
 
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The Block finale; Winners and suburb records

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An apartment at Port Melbourne designed by Block contestants Carleen and Dan will be auctioned this weekend.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123813650" target="_blank">3/164 Ingles Street</a> the property features three bedrooms and a study area with the overall renovation overseen by architect Julian Brenchley and topped by David Franklin’s city-view skygarden.
The apartment features much of its original timber doors and period cornices with the home’s floorplan set in the modern day with lounge and dining areas plus an additional living-dining zone in a balcony alfresco-room with outdoor kitchen.
The grand master ensuite features a vast double ensuite with dual vanity and double shower with a decadent dressing room, the apartment also features a secondary bedroom with their own fitted dressing areas and a custom-built study beyond the impressive entry lobby
The kitchen features every Bosch appliances while a butler’s pantry adds a second dishwasher and more sleek storage.
Bathrooms channel the building’s Art Deco spirit with shiny metallic finishes and matt black and white feature tiling.
Every room has its own individual climate control with a wireless Bose sound system, automated blinds and generous double-glazing.
The dining table is hand crafted and takes centre stage with the apartment combining fine leather dining and occasional seating.
However the apartment’s most notable features include the original Art Deco lighting that matches the fine wallpaper, a sparkling multi-facet mirror centred in the lobby and precious object d’art including an angular Christofle tea set and sinuous bronze panther.
The property is secured by video intercom, keypad entry, lift access and auto-gated undercover parking with artisan-restored terrazzo and timber detailing through reception and access areas.
It is minutes walk to the CBD and just 800 metres from the Convention Centre with the Port Melbourne Football Club directly opposite the property.
The property is offered through Hodges agents Julian Augustini and Romana Preston
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Block contestants Carleen and Dan's apartment at Port Melbourne for sale

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Will and Karlie’s apartment from the block at Port Melbourne is for auction this weekend.
Located at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-123805830" target="_blank">1/164 Ingles Street</a> the property is former J. Kitchen and Sons Art Deco soap factory that has been spectacularly transformed. It is a massive 205 sqm ground floor residence which boasts a hand-perfected custom interior, soaring 3.75 meter ceilings as well as a 2.7 meters internal doors and an exclusive one-of-a-kind artwork/furniture package.
It has trimmed precious timbers, midnight black and rose gold accents, along with three luxurious King-sized bedrooms with a stunning his-and-her master ensuite, walk-in wardrobes, two study corners as well as a huge 64 sqm open-plan living/dining area at a rear complemented by a state-of-the-art Neff kitchen and premium wall-integrated gas appliances.
The property features an exquisite artwork and one-of-a-kind furniture package included along with remote-controlled sheer sunscreen and block-out blinds throughout.
There is also advanced double-glazing all around with gorgeous designer light features.
There are also motion-activated LED ceiling lights plus “Halo” background lightning with video intercom entry with online streaming and unlocking via mobile devices and centralised digital climate control.
Trendy “Satin” power points plus Foxtel, free TV, internet and USB outlets in all the living spaces. The bathrooms also have heated towel racks. There is also convenient lift access and off-street parking for one car.
It is only 1.5 kilometers to the CBD’s first-class cosmopolitan lifestyle and it is only a leisurely stroll to South Wharf’s world-class eateries and shopping plus the renowned Crown entertanment precinct nearby.
The property is also close to premier sports grounds, parklands, South Melbourne Market and the crystalline beaches of Port Melbourne with buses and high-frequency trams just a stone’s throw away.
The property is offered through Biggin and Scott agents David Lack and Will Jonas.
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