The new <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yarraville-green-42-stephen-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville Green</a> development in Melbourne's inner west is showing that landscaping can be just as influential as architecture, with buyers responding strongly to the garden-first approach adopted from the outset by developer Excelon Projects and the project's design team.

Excelon appointed Six Degrees Architects and landscape architects SBLA to work collaboratively on the development, with a brief to create "a sustainable, design-led building with a focus on community."

That approach has resonated with buyers. According to Next Chapter Director Tom Hirini, who is leading the sales campaign, the landscaped communal garden has become one of the project's defining features, alongside its boutique scale and European-inspired cluster housing concept.

Local downsizers, right-sizers and established families already living in Yarraville and surrounding suburbs have accounted for the majority of purchasers.

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Yarraville Green will comprise 53 homes, including apartments and townhomes, arranged around the shared central garden to maximise connections to the landscaped open space. Parking has been moved underground, allowing the ground plane to be dedicated to greenery, pedestrian movement and communal spaces.

The landscape extends well beyond passive planting. Productive garden beds, a pergola, communal gathering spaces, garden sheds and a pet wash have all been integrated into the masterplan, creating spaces designed to encourage everyday interaction between residents.

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The interiors continue Excelon's focus on craftsmanship, incorporating bespoke elements by Melbourne artisans including leadlight detailing by Adadaz, hand-turned timber hardware by Auburn Woodturning and blown-glass lighting by Ruth Allen.

Sustainability has also been embedded throughout the project, with Yarraville Green targeting an average 7-star NatHERS energy rating through passive design principles, rooftop solar servicing common areas and rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation.

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Construction continues to progress at Yarraville Green, with structural works well underway and framing works approaching completion under builder Balmain &amp; Co. The project remains on track for completion in mid-2027.

Apartments at Yarraville Green are currently priced from $625,000, while townhomes start from $1.4 million.

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Garden-led design drives buyer demand at Yarraville Green

National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 41-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 41-storey tower, which has 229 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

Preston

It was dubbed 'Depreston' by the singer song-writer Courtney Barnett. Not because of the area, it was purely following an open house visit during 2016, dwelling on mortality after visiting a deceased estate.

Barnett was no doubt drawn to Preston for its&nbsp;vibrant culture and diversity, with strong ties to the Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, African, Indian and Middle Eastern communities.

A northside gem, Preston is a cultural and foodie’s paradise, beloved by Melburnians for its choice of restaurants, bars, breweries, fashion stores and barbers.

Enjoying a connected lifestyle just 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, Due North draws on the suburb’s rich history, delivering 107 apartments to the area.&nbsp;

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Climbing 12 levels, Due North features a mix of one and two and three-bedroom residences, along with a dedicated communal rooftop space, a co-working area in the lobby and three retail spaces.&nbsp;

The façade displays an industrial yet elegant aesthetic, with raw brickwork, exposed concrete, custom metalwork and glass, while internally, the apartments boast an array of stylish features, including timber floorboards, floor-to-ceiling windows, plush carpets in bedrooms, stone benchtops, integrated Baumatic appliances with optional Smeg upgrade and ample storage.

With Due North taking on a sustainable approach, the building has achieved a&nbsp;6.5-star energy-rating, with the environmentally conscious design benefitting the residents' every day lifestyles, while also reducing household energy bills.&nbsp;

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Rooftop solar panels provide a reduction in energy costs throughout the building, while rainwater harvesting and high-performance glazing reduce the need for heating in the cooler months, and cooling in the warmer seasons.

All the apartments also include a bike space, in a bid to cut down transport carbon emissions. The one and three-bedroom apartments are all sold out, with just the two-bedroom units remaining.

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The building has achieved a 6.5-star energy-rating, with the environmentally conscious design benefitting the residents' every day lifestyles, while also reducing household energy bills


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Preston apartments Due North go green with sustainable design 

Construction has commenced on the Preston apartment project, Oak on High.

Developed by M Property, the project takes inspiration from the sites heritage, combined with a modern and future forward design.

“It’s a first-class precinct that will enrich, enliven and complement Preston’s existing scene,” developer M Property note.

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Straddling the fringe of the vibrant Preston South hub and the Thornbury strip, Oak on High is a curated collection of one, two and three-bedroom residences just eight kilometres from the CBD, designed by St Kilda Architects, Artisan.

The minimal and light filled homes present spacious and considered floorplans that fit the modern lifestyle, with first class fittings and finishes, fundamental security, and sustainable design accentuating this amenity rich and enviable neighbourhood development.

The lower levels of Oak combine tactile metals and grey tone brickwork that reflects the industrial past of Preston.

In contrast, the upper levels are lighter, with modern materiality that blends not only the two distinct sections of the façade, but the residential past and future of the surrounding area.

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Spread across eight stories, Oak on High will comprise 62 apartments, each adjoining to a spacious balcony, which provides light and cross flow ventilation throughout, as well as acting as extension to the home.

Crowning Oak will be the residential amenity area, complete with a dining room, kitchen barbecue and playground, surrounded by lush, green landscaping that spills over the edge.

The building incorporates the latest technology throughout, with secure and contactless entry, video intercoms, CCTV and secure parking.

Residents will also be at home with a virtual concierge service, which will take care of maintenance requirements, parcel management using smart lockers, bookings for personal household cleaning and dry cleaning, among an array of other errands.

The app will also update residents with the latest building news and community information, as well as acting as a guide to the best nearby restaurants, social events, parks and more.

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Oak on High has been designed with people and the environment as a priority.

Surpassing development norms, Oak on High achieves an 8.7 Star NatHERS rating, translating to a reduced carbon footprint for residents, as well as a significant cost saving on energy bills.

Drought tolerant plant species that are best suited to the local climate and require little to no sub surface irrigation will be utilised throughout, with planter boxes available for communal use, with edible herbs and citrus trees.

Residents are spoilt for choice, with an abundance of parkland and trails nearby to the site, including the Darebin and Merri Creek Trails, Penders Park, Preston City Oval and All Nationals Park just to name a few.

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Close to the southern boundary of Preston, Oak on High offers a genuine blend of the traditional Preston and more recent hipster Thornbury vibes.

Funky nooks have melded their way into Preston, with the likes of Benzina Cantina, which combines a love of motorbikes and tacos, while toward Thornbury residents can find the Greek delights of GRK Greek Kitchen and Bar, along with Umberto Espresso Bar and Street Dogz, before stepping to the more traditional High Street which has long been the spot for a cheap and authentic Asian meal.

Less than a 10 minute drive or a short bus trip away, Northland Shopping Centre is the biggest shopping centre in the northern suburbs, with the likes of Myer, H&amp;M, Rebel Sport and some 300 plus fashion and lifestyle stores, as well as a Hoyts cinema.

With a well-connected location and a future-forward design, Oak on High still has a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remaining, with the one-bedders spanning from 82 sqm to the three-bedders at 126.5 sqm.

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Surpassing development norms, Oak on High achieves an 8.7 Star NatHERS rating, translating to a reduced carbon footprint for residents, as well as a significant cost saving on energy bills.



Construction commenced on Preston apartment development, Oak on High

Caydon, founded by Joe Russo back in 1999, has hit the market running with its Preston apartments, Due North, with over 70 per cent sold.&nbsp;

Climbing 12 levels with 107 apartments, a rooftop space, a coworking area in the lobby and three retail spaces, Due North is set to be a unique addition to High St, Preston.

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Each level will contain a maximum of 12 apartments, designed&nbsp;with the owner-occupier in mind.

Local singles and couples in the hunt for their first home have taken up a crop of the apartments in Due North, with the nearby High Street, which is scattered with bars and restaurants, providing a swathe of highly desired amenity.

With the area experiencing a spat of gentrification, many buyers are seeking two-bedroom apartments, with the increasing flexibility of working-from-home and the need for an office space.

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Only a five per cent deposit is required to secure a new home in <a href="https://www.urbandirect.com.au/due-north/?utm_source=article">Due North</a>, with two-bedders starting from $593,000, meaning only a $29,650 deposit needed.

Construction is now underway on the Preston apartments, which are expected to be completed in the first half of 2023, giving buyers even more time to save the remainder of the funds for the property.

Owner occupiers can save on stamp duty for a limited time also, with buyers paying less than $6,000 stamp duty on two-bedroom apartments.

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With over 20 years' experience, Caydon has delivered over 4000 projects across Melbourne, including Windsor &amp; Co in Preston, as well as the Ivanhoe, Ettaro in Brunswick East and Only in Flemington.

The group currently have Rise, a two and three-bedroom apartment development in Moonee Ponds for sale, along with Home by Caydon in Alphington.&nbsp;

Home offers two and three-bedroom apartments, with buyers again only requiring a five per cent deposit and&nbsp;move-in slated for spring this year.&nbsp;

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Designed by Caydon's architecture and design team, each level consists of a maximum of 12 apartments, curated with the owner-occupier in mind.



Why first home buyers are snapping up apartments in Caydon’s Due North, Preston development

Caydon's latest apartment offering, Due North, is giving buyers a chance for a rare high-level of amenity in a pocket of Preston that rarely sees such extensive resident facilities within an apartment development.

The stand out space is no doubt the rooftop, with views back to the Melbourne CBD.

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The rooftop boasts an infinity edge lap pool, a gym, and barbecue space. It has been designed as an all-encompassing space, fit for work, play and relaxation. &nbsp;

The outdoor gym sits in its own secluded space, complete with weights and aerobics equipment, along with a yoga space taking in the city views.

The entertainment booths and barbecue facilities provide an additional space for residents to unwind and enjoy the surrounding vistas, with dining and entertaining space fit for a range of occasions.

“This clever area&nbsp;not only lets you wine and dine in private, but also serves as the perfect excuse to&nbsp;show off your culinary skills,” Caydon note.

These areas of amenity are bookable through the specially created Caydon HQ residents' app.&nbsp;

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The group noted the recent shift in working lifestyles,&nbsp;reflecting the change&nbsp;in the spaces designed for Due North, which provide more flexibility toward the working from home movement.&nbsp;

And that's been attracting first home buyers and young professionals&nbsp;who are keen on both the Preston location, with its accessibility&nbsp;to the Melbourne CBD, as well as Due North's work from home capabilities - a scarce offering in the Preston market.

The two-bedders at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urbandirect.com.au/due-north/?utm_source=article">Due North</a> give buyers the chance customise the space - whether that be for a home office, a gym, or an entertainment room -&nbsp;as a flexi room.&nbsp;

The development even features a ground floor co-working space for residents who are looking to switch up their working environment.

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All bar one one-bedroom apartments in Due North have now sold.

The two-bedroom apartments, which range in size between 84 sqm and 111 sqm of internal space, start from $593,000.

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The rooftop boasts an infinity edge lap pool, a gym, and barbecue space. It has been designed as an all-encompassing space, fit for work, play and relaxation


Caydon deliver unmatched amenity at Due North, Preston apartments

Buyers of almost every age and demographic have been showing interest in the burgeoning suburb of Preston, now one of Melbourne&#39;s&nbsp;most popular fringe suburbs just nine&nbsp;kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD.

More recently the suburb has been attracting families, due to a growing number of schooling, as well as appropriate-sized housing.

&ldquo;Thanks to a few decades of urban sprawl, Preston is now considered one of Melbourne&rsquo;s hottest northern suburbs. It seems like there&rsquo;s new, hip bars popping up on every corner&rdquo;, Timeout Magazine said.

One of the latest developments set for completion in Preston is&nbsp;Central Preston Gardens, which has completion forecast for late 2021.

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The 16-townhome development is being delivered by the&nbsp;HongKong Sonlam Group and&nbsp;Times Fund.

Situated at&nbsp;223-227 Gower Street, Central Preston Gardens benefits greatly from it&#39;s location, close to T W Blake park, the Preston Oval and the Preston Library.

It is well connected via public transportation as it&#39;s close to Preston Station, Albert Street and High Street.

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There&#39;s new infrastructure in the&nbsp;pipeline 2 kilometers away, with the Victorian Planning Authority currently reviewing plans for a new Preston Market Precinct, taking in 12.5 acres&nbsp;of privately-owned land with integrations with Preston Station and High Street.

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Prices start at $750,000 for a two bedroom townhouse and&nbsp;$900,000 for a three bedder.

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More recently the suburb has been attracting families, due to a growing number of schooling, as well as appropriate-sized housing.



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Why families are now attracted to Preston's more suitable townhouse developments

Due North is the latest development by the respected Melbourne developer Caydon Property, located in the hive of Melbourne&#39;s lively Preston precinct.

Inspired by the industrial past of Preston, the&nbsp;fa&ccedil;ade of the 12-level High Street building features raw brickwork, exposed concrete, custom metalwork and glass.

Caydon aren&#39;t like most developers, whose standard practice is to outsource the architecture and design to an independent firm.

Urban recently sat down with&nbsp;Giuditta De Santis, Caydon&#39;s&nbsp;director of architecture and design, to discuss the Melbourne development.

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MK: Due North was managed and delivered by Caydon&rsquo;s in-house team. Why do you think this adds value to the project?

GDS: Working in-house allows us to take full ownership of the project, and helps simplify decision making.

Our team is very experienced and resourceful, and working in-house helps us maintain control of the overall design and ensure material consistency.

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MK: What was the design brief for the Architecture &amp; Design Team?

GDS: We wanted to ensure that the interiors reflected the modern yet eclectic vibe of the suburb.

So when looking at finishes and fixtures, we created a contemporary palette of stone, marble, timber flooring and a choice of grey or charcoal colour palettes.

MK: What spoke to you about Due North in particular?

GDS: Due North has a fantastic location, right in the hive of High St. Preston is a very vibrant suburb and has a great amount of local amenities.

We wanted the size of the project to reflect the area, so it&rsquo;s a more boutique-style development. &nbsp;

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MK: Due North boasts a number of communal amenities. What are some of the amenities and benefits that residents can expect to enjoy?

GDS: Many of Due North&rsquo;s amenities are located on the rooftop, giving you stunning views of the city - which is quite unusual in this area. There&rsquo;s also a rooftop pool, yoga lawn, outdoor gym, and private entertaining booths with BBQs.

I think this space will be hugely popular with residents, as it allows them to form new connections in a safe and peaceful environment.

Shared spaces create a feeling of community in the building, especially in times where many of us value our immediate community, including our neighbours.

Working from home has also cemented itself in our 9-5 culture, so there are a variety of coworking spaces in the lobby. Each space is equipped with everything you&rsquo;d need to set up your laptop and work from home.&nbsp;

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MK: What design features have you included that the average homebuyer may not notice straight away?

GDS: We really wanted Due North to reflect the current needs of our homebuyers, which is why we have focused on creating ample storage, working from home spaces, and pet-friendly living.

For example, we ensure that there are additional areas for storage when we design a floorplan - such as linen cupboards and fully fitted robes.

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In terms of working from home, many of our apartments have a flexi-space that you can turn into a home office, plus there&rsquo;s a coworking area downstairs that is available for all residents to use.

When choosing materials and finishes, we look at what is easiest to clean and can withstand playtime with our furry friends, such as engineered timber flooring and reconstituted stone benchtops.

Plus, all of our apartments have balconies and shared outdoor spaces that both you and your pets can also enjoy.

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MK: Were there any challenges during the development or design process that you had to overcome?

GDS: Melbourne&rsquo;s lockdown would be the key challenge we have had to overcome. It&rsquo;s quite hard to collaborate with our suppliers online, plus sourcing materials and samples of finishes was very difficult during this time.

However, in the end, the team really pulled together, and we were able to overcome these issues.

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Caydon director of architecture and design, Giuditta De Santis, discusses the Melbourne development

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"The interiors created to reflect the modern yet eclectic vibe of the suburb" - The design details behind Due North, Preston apartments

Construction has kicked off&nbsp;on Due North, the Preston&nbsp;apartment development by the Melbourne property developer, Caydon Property.

Ironside has been appointed as the construction partner for Due North, having previously worked with Caydon on the Preston Windsor &amp; Co project, six-level building of 125 apartments..

Caydon said they are&nbsp;excited&nbsp;to work with Ironside again, a company that has an successful track record in creating quality apartment buildings.

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&ldquo;As a leader in multi-residential apartment developments, Ironside has shown strong growth year-to-year in the small to medium size residential space,&quot; a spokesperson for Caydon said.

&ldquo;We have every confidence that Ironside will bring their incredible experience, attention to detail, craftsmanship, and enthusiasm to this project.&quot;

Completion for Due North is slated for mid-2023, with groundworks, including excavation and basement retention, have already begun.

Luke Skurrie, the managing director of Ironside, said the company embraced the opportunity to partner with Caydon once again.

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&ldquo;Ironside are thrilled to be awarded Due North. We look forward to delivering another quality development as we continue to build a better Melbourne with&nbsp;Caydon,&quot; Skurrie said.

Located in the hive of Preston South, the focal point of Due North is its impressive rooftop amenity level, complete with a swimming pool with views back to Melbourne.The 12-level develop is located on the popular High Street, jusut 20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD.

Once complete, Due North will home 107 one, two and three-bedroom apartments and three ground-level retail spaces.&nbsp;Over 50 per cent of apartments in the building have already sold.

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Ironside has been appointed as the construction partner for Due North, having previously delivered the Preston Windsor & Co project with Caydon

Caydon Property appoint Ironside to construct Preston apartment development, Due North

The Melbourne developer, Caydon Property, are offering a number of different floor plans for buyers to choose from at their new Preston apartment development, Due North.

There are five different configurations currently available across the 107 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, spread over the 12-level High Street building.

All the three-bedroom apartments have been snapped up.

Due North is crowned by a luxury rooftop space and features a co-working area and three street level retail spaces.

Caydon&#39;s in-house design team designed Due North, with sustainable architecture, with each apartments possessing a 6.5 Star Energy Rating from NABERS.

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Urban has taken a closer look at some of the floorplan configurations left at Due North, located only 20 minutes away from the Melbourne CBD and within walking distance from Raglan Street.

1. The 57 sqm, one-bedroom apartments 
Priced from $482,000

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The one-bedroom apartments with a built-in home office area at Due North start from 57 sqm and feature&nbsp;an open-plan living and dining area and an L-shaped kitchen.

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Kitchens feature reconstituted stone benchtops and splashback, with the choice between two colour schemes, a matte charcoal scheme and a light oyster grey scheme.

There&#39;s a further&nbsp;11 sqm balcony.

2. The 74 sqm, two-bedroom apartments 
Priced from $605,710

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Residents have a number of different floorplans to choose from across the&nbsp;61 two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments on offer.

Offered with a car space, one of the&nbsp;two-bedroom apartment floorplans has&nbsp;74 sqm and features&nbsp;a master bedroom with ensuite and built-in robes.

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The home, which includes a 10 sqm balcony and an open-plan living and dining area, has floor-to-ceiling windows, timber flooring and Baumatic appliances.

There is an option to upgrade appliances to Smeg, as well as elevate your living with a choice of larger balcony, island bench with breakfast bar or add a second parking space.

3. The 82&nbsp;sqm, two-bedroom apartments 
Priced from $729,906

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The largest apartments on offer at Due North are 82&nbsp;sqm, and have two bedrooms, set privately on the opposite sides of the apartments, and a home office space.

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The apartments&nbsp;also have&nbsp;a 25 sqm, north-facing balcony that runs the full length of the apartment, opening out from the&nbsp;both the living space and master bedroom.

These apartments come with two parking spaces.

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Urban takes a look at three floorplan configurations that characterise the living experience at Due North

Floorplan focus: Caydon Property offer buyers multiple configurations at Due North, Preston apartments

The team at the Melbourne development company Caydon Property have ranked shared amenity as a priority in their new Preston apartment development, Due North.

&ldquo;There&rsquo;s been a shift in the way we work, which has been reflected in the spaces we&rsquo;ve designed for Due North&rdquo;, Caydon Architecture &amp; Design director, Giuditta de Santis, told Urban.

The working from home trend has seen Caydon create a co-working space in the lobby of the 12-level, 107-apartment development on the sought-after High Street.

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The rooftop is the focal point of the resident amenity.

There&#39;s space for a work-out, with a dedicated yoga lawn and gym area with weights and aerobics equipment.

The tiered rooftop also features an infinity pool with views to Melbourne, reminiscent of luxury pools found in Australia&#39;s best penthouses.

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Also on the roof is built-in seating and barbecue areas for entertaining.

There will be three retail spaces on the ground floor, offering the ultimate convenience for residents. Due North also has a walk score of 91, putting residents within walking distance of a number of bars and restaurants, as well as partklands and schools.

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All apartments come complete with a bike space, to help residents cut down on transport carbon emissions and encourage the exploration of the local surrounds.

Resident at Due North can &ldquo;live clever&rdquo;, thanks to the&nbsp;Caydon app that&nbsp;will help residents&nbsp;request repairs,&nbsp;reserve shared spaces, and even pay some of their bills.

Prices at Due North start from $352,000.

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“There’s been a shift in the way we work, which has been reflected in the spaces we’ve designed for Due North”, Caydon Architecture & Design director, Giuditta de Santis, said.

Shared spaces designed to connect residents in new Preston apartments, Due North

First home buyers and investors&nbsp;have shown considerable&nbsp;interest in Due North, the Preston apartments currently under construction by Caydon Property.

The $352,000 asking price for the one-bedroom apartments is around $200,000 less than the median apartment price in Preston, according to the latest data from SQM Research.

The two-beds start from $590,000.

Set on the sought-after High Street, Due North will home a mix of 107 one and two-bedroom apartments.

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Preston is one of Melbourne&#39;s most popular fringe suburbs, nine kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD.

&ldquo;Thanks to a few decades of urban sprawl, Preston is now considered one of Melbourne&rsquo;s hottest northern suburbs.&nbsp;It seems like there&rsquo;s new, hip bars popping up on every corner&rdquo;, Timeout Magazine said.

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Due North has an enviable walk score of 91, with a number of&nbsp;bars, cafes, restaurants,&nbsp;retail, schools and parklands nearby.

The apartments are attracting investors, with vacancy rates seeing a steep decline from earlier in 2021. Rates now sit at around two percent, and are expected to continue to drop as international border opening draws near.

There&#39;s new infrastructure in the pipeline, with the Victorian Planning Authority currently reviewing plans for a new Preston Market Precinct, taking in 5.1-hectares of privately-owned land with integrations with Preston Station and High Street.

[smartcode_project:default project_id=5502 project_image_fid=155337]Interest in new infrastructure and great lifestyle opportunities makes the area worthy of investment, say the developers.

&ldquo;Preston is growing, fast &mdash; and we&rsquo;re not surprised&rdquo;, Caydon Property said.

&ldquo;Population density is increasing, seeing a surge in demand for apartments with a downturn in traditional houses.&rdquo;

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Designed by Caydon&rsquo;s in-house design team, Due North draws inspiration from the suburb&rsquo;s industrial past, featuring raw brickwork, exposed concrete, custom metalwork and glass.

It will rise just the 12 levels, and will feature a&nbsp;rooftop space with a resident swimming pool, a co-working area in the lobby, and three street-level&nbsp;retail spaces.

The development is slated to reach completion in mid-2023.

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Set on the sought-after High Street, Due North will home a mix of 107 one and two-bedroom apartments

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