Toorak's dress circle St Georges Road, home to some of the city's priciest homes, is set for a rare new apartment development.

Blood Diamond Group, an entity tied to Tina Brandi, wife of David Brandi who has been a prolific bidder on The Block over the years, has filed plans for an ultra-exclusive development across an amalgamated 3,662 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/104-106-st-georges-road-toorak-vic-3142">104 and 106 St Georges Road</a>.

The proposal would replace two existing homes on the riverfront site with a five-level apartment building cascading down the steeply sloping land toward the Yarra River. Designed by Charles Wright Architects, the development has been carefully shaped around the site’s topography and river environs, with the upper levels stepping back to reduce visual bulk from both St Georges Road and the Yarra corridor.

Planning documents describe the proposal as “a site layout and building typology that is consistent with the emerging character of the area and which provides exceptional amenity for future residents without compromising that of neighbouring properties.”&nbsp;

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The scheme comprises 12 apartments, including 10 three-bedroom residences, one one-bedroom apartment, and a substantial split-level five-bedroom penthouse. A 624 sqm communal rooftop terrace will crown the building, while three undercroft levels embedded into the hillside will accommodate apartments and basement parking.

The design leverages the site’s dramatic northern outlook across the Yarra River, with living areas and balconies oriented toward the water. A central atrium running the full height of the building is intended to draw natural light deep into the residences and improve internal amenity.

Landscape architecture by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/jack-merlo">Jack Merlo Design &amp; Landscape</a> will play a major role in softening the built form, particularly along the river edge where significant setbacks have been introduced. The proposal includes a minimum 30-metre setback from the Yarra River boundary, preserving a substantial landscaped buffer between the development and the waterway.

While a mature English Oak near the front of the site is proposed for removal, the plans retain a large English Elm closer to the riverfront, alongside other established vegetation in the lower section of the property.

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Architecturally, the building adopts strong horizontal forms with expansive glazing and curved balcony edges facing the river. Planning documents note the upper levels “adopt a receding form” to ensure the building responds appropriately to the Yarra River environs overlay controls.&nbsp;

The surrounding streetscape is characterised by large contemporary homes embedded into the hillside, many presenting as modest one or two-storey forms to the street before expanding toward the river frontage below. The planning report notes this established pattern heavily influenced the massing strategy for Toorak Pavilion.&nbsp;

Until the recent sale of the landmark Clendon Road mansion Coonac for around $130 million, St Georges Road held the state's most expensive home, the $80,000,088 derelict "Ghost House" mansion that was bought by crypto king Ed Craven.&nbsp;

Blair House, also on St Georges Road, sold for $74.5 million in 2022.

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First look: Toorak Pavilions slated for dress circle St Georges Road

Six months after a development site on Kangaroo Point’s Shafston Avenue sold for $6.55 million, plans have been lodged for a 23-storey apartment tower.

A company named JMT Mega Capital, understood to be interstate investors when the 1,222 sqm double block traded late last year through Patona Property, is proposing an 84-apartment development in place of the existing low-rise buildings.

The slender tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/212-220-shafston-avenue-east-brisbane-qld-4169">212–220 Shafston Avenue</a>, overlooking the Brisbane River, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/aplus-design-group">Aplus Design Group</a>. It will comprise a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments above six basement levels, topped by rooftop resident amenities.

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The development has been designed as a vertically articulated tower with recessed balconies, curved façades and planted edges intended to soften its scale within the evolving Shafston Avenue skyline. In the submitted Urban Design Report, Aplus Design Group said the tower had been “shaped with a slender vertical expression, articulated façades, recessed balcony zones, integrated planting and a clearly defined podium relationship, helping to reduce perceived bulk and create a more elegant contribution to the Shafston Avenue streetscape and broader Kangaroo Point skyline.”

The scheme comprises 84 apartments, including 25 one-bedroom units, 34 two-bedroom apartments and 25 three-bedroom residences. A total of 104 car spaces are proposed across six basement levels, including resident, visitor and accessible parking.

Residents will have access to rooftop communal open space and shared amenities, while the development also incorporates deep planting zones and subtropical landscaping throughout the podium and tower levels. The project includes 35 per cent communal space coverage across the site and a 17.5 per cent deep soil zone allocation to support urban greening outcomes.

The application exceeds the mapped building height under the Kangaroo Point Peninsula Neighbourhood Plan and is being assessed under Brisbane City Council’s impact assessment pathway. The design team argues the additional height is supported by the site’s strategic inner-city location, existing high-density zoning, and proximity to transport and employment hubs.

“The design has been developed to make better use of a well-serviced urban site within an established high-density residential setting, while improving the street presentation and overall quality of the public realm interface,” the report states.

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The proposal adds to a growing pipeline of apartment developments reshaping Kangaroo Point ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, with demand continuing to strengthen for new housing supply in well-connected inner-city precincts.

Mosaic has nearly sold out its under-construction <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-bedford-by-mosaic-16-30-prospect-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Bedford by Mosaic</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-carter-by-mosaic-77-linton-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">The Carter</a>,&nbsp;while Pikos recently completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/skye-residences-by-pikos-kangaroo-point-8-river-terrace-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Skye Residences</a> nearby. Pikos is also delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/gaia-kangaroo-point-108-lambert-street-kangaroo-point-qld-4169">Gaia</a>, over 230 three- and four-bedroom apartments on Lambert Street.

First look: 23-storey Kangaroo Point apartment tower planned for Shafston Avenue riverfront precinct

A new 25-storey apartment tower proposed for Mercer Street would push Geelong’s western gateway skyline higher, with Morphy Birrell Property Group lodging plans for a project directly beside one of the city’s most significant heritage streetscapes.

The <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">FK</a>-designed development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/65-67-mercer-street-geelong-vic-3220">65-67 Mercer Street</a> has now been referred to Victoria’s Planning Minister. The site sits opposite the Geelong rail corridor and immediately south of the heritage-listed St Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church and Ashby Hall precinct.

Rather than compete with the neighbouring ecclesiastical buildings, the proposal adopts a sculpted podium intended to reference the materiality and scale of the heritage context. Planning documents note the design draws cues from the “dark stone brick” church and surrounding masonry buildings, while the tower above transitions into a softer, curved form oriented toward Corio Bay and the Geelong waterfront.

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The development forms “Stage 5” of Morphy Birrell Property Group’s broader Mercer Street precinct strategy, following the completion of the 21-storey Miramar tower on Cavendish Street and several additional approved redevelopment stages nearby. Planning consultants Ratio said the proposal “represents an exemplary development outcome” aligned with the strategic ambitions for Central Geelong’s continued urban renewal.

The mixed-use project would replace an existing low-rise commercial building and surface parking area on the 3,320 sqm corner site. FK’s urban context report describes the proposal as a residential development comprising apartments, resident amenities, commercial space, and integrated landscaping positioned to maximise bay views and northern sunlight access.

Renders show a deeply articulated tower with curved balconies stepping above a lower masonry podium that frames a landscaped forecourt facing Mercer Street. The design intentionally preserves sightlines toward the adjacent church buildings, with the podium scaled to reinforce the heritage edge before the tower recedes upward.

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The planning report highlights the site’s strategic location within 400 metres of key Geelong destinations including Cunningham Pier, the Geelong Station precinct, Deakin University, and the convention centre. Bus services run directly along Mercer Street, while the Corio Bay foreshore sits around 100 metres north of the site.

The proposal arrives amid accelerating redevelopment across central Geelong, where planning policy continues to encourage higher-density housing close to transport infrastructure and the waterfront. Mercer Street in particular has emerged as a focal point for taller apartment development due to its proximity to Geelong Station, the bay, and major civic infrastructure.

Morphy Birrell Property Group targets 25-storey Geelong tower beside landmark church precinct

Development giant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hamton">Hamton</a> and joint venture partner Hostplus have revealed the next residential stage of their $3 billion Moonee Valley Park masterplan, lodging plans for 512 more apartments within the precinct on surplus racecourse land at 110 Wilson Street, Moonee Ponds.

The proposed development, dubbed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/trackside-house-110-wilson-street-moonee-ponds-vic-3039">Trackside Gardens</a>&nbsp;in the planning application, follows the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/vic/first-look-exclusive-hamton-and-hostplus-reveal-sixth-stage-of-moonee-valley-park-masterplan">recent unveiling of the sixth-stage Cox Place Precinct</a> and continues the long-running transformation of the Moonee Valley Racecourse into one of Melbourne’s largest urban renewal projects.

Positioned on the north-eastern edge of the racecourse adjacent to CityLink, Trackside Gardens will comprise three residential buildings rising between 61.8 metres and 86.4 metres within a heavily landscaped precinct shaped by Hamton’s Nature Based Cities framework.

The project forms part of the broader Moonee Valley Park redevelopment being delivered by Hamton, Hostplus and the Moonee Valley Racing Club, which is reshaping the 40-hectare racecourse site into a mixed-use neighbourhood with housing, retail, commercial space, hotels, parkland and community infrastructure.

Trackside Gardens sits separately to the recently proposed Cox Place Precinct, a five-building stage comprising around 1,100 residences, two build-to-rent buildings, two build-to-sell towers, retail, office space, and a hotel overlooking the racetrack. Together, the projects continue to accelerate housing delivery across the precinct.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a> with landscape architecture by Tract, Trackside Gardens has been conceived as a botanical-style residential precinct prioritising canopy planting, communal green space, and vertical landscaping.

“The architectural vision for the proposed development centres around buildings in a botanical park setting that champions the important role of nature,” the planning submission states.

“The proposal incorporates principles of biophilic design, with landscape and environmentally sustainable development influencing the ultimate design response of the buildings and prioritising the ground plane to ensure a high amenity for both occupants and visitors.”&nbsp;

Trackside Gardens will deliver 512 apartments across the three buildings, alongside 518 basement car spaces and 523 bicycle spaces. Around 20 per cent affordable housing is proposed across the broader North East Precinct, equating to around 158 dwellings.&nbsp;

The affordable housing component will be concentrated within the Wilson East building, while the remaining apartments are expected to be delivered as build-to-sell residences.

Trackside Gardens has been designed around Hamton’s Nature Based Cities initiative, founded by Executive Chair Paul Hameister OAM in partnership with the University of Melbourne, Urbis, Ark Resources and Tract. The initiative promotes integrating higher-density urban development with significant biodiversity, tree canopy and landscape outcomes.

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A comprehensive landscape strategy would introduce deep soil planting, vertical greening, communal gardens, and new pedestrian links throughout the site.

Planning documents state the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star Buildings rating, a 7.5-star average NatHERS rating, and “Exemplary” Nature Based Cities certification.&nbsp;

The proposal joins an expanding pipeline of approved and proposed buildings within Moonee Valley Park, including the recently launched Eveline apartments and the approved Grandstand North and South towers.

Hamton has increasingly focused on precinct-scale, nature-led communities across Melbourne’s middle-ring suburbs, with projects spanning Hawthorn, Kew, and Moonee Ponds.

Hampton unveils Trackside Gardens, latest stage of $3 billion Moonee Valley Park masterplan

The Paul Gedoun-led <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ss-projects">S&amp;S Group</a> has achieved another milestone in its $1 billion transformation of Rainbow Bay on the southern Gold Coast with the completion of the company’s third project in four years, the $160 million <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a> residences.

Delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/hutchinson-builders">Hutchinson Builders</a> and designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker Architects</a>, Esprit buyers have now moved into the 94 apartments across two interconnected buildings at 217-227 Boundary Street.

The successful settlement of Esprit marks another astounding chapter in the S&amp;S story, which launched its highly successful Flow apartments three years ago and created its own ultra-luxury branded fingerprint on an area craving new luxury residences.

Most early purchasers have secured gains of well over $1 million since the project launched in 2021.&nbsp;

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S&amp;S Projects Founding Director Paul Gedoun said the completion of Esprit reflects sustained demand for premium apartments in tightly held coastal locations.&nbsp; 
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“Esprit has attracted buyers seeking a combination of quality design, considered amenity and a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate,” said Gedoun.

“We identified some years ago that Rainbow Bay is a unique market where supply of luxury residences is limited, and we see the settlements in Esprit further underpinning this thinking - that for both owner-occupiers and investors.”&nbsp;

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A key feature of the development is ‘Club Esprit’, a 1,000sqm residents-only rooftop level combining wellness and recreation, believed to be a first for the Gold Coast, and which is fast becoming a signature of the S&amp;S brand.

Positioned to capture views across Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Bay and the Tweed River, the rooftop includes a 25-metre lap pool, gym, yoga lawn, sauna and steam facilities, ice bath, private dining spaces, outdoor cinema and landscaped areas for residents.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a> Director Jayde Pezet, who led the sales campaign for Esprit and S&amp;S’s Flow and Awaken apartments, said the project’s performance reflects both the strength of the product and the depth of demand for premium apartments on the southern Gold Coast.&nbsp;

“In some cases, we’ve seen values double since launch, which is a clear reflection of how tightly held Rainbow Bay has become and the level of demand for well-executed projects in this market,” said Pezet.&nbsp;

“Buyers recognised early what S&amp;S Projects was delivering here, and that conviction has been rewarded as the project has progressed towards completion.”&nbsp;

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Esprit offers a mix of two- three and four-bedroom apartments and sits within walking distance of the beachfront, cafés and local amenities, reinforcing its appeal as both a lifestyle and investment destination.

The project is the third completed by S&amp;S Projects in Rainbow Bay, following Flow Residences and Awaken Residences, which together have contributed to the suburb’s emergence as one of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after coastal pockets. &nbsp;

S&amp;S Projects is continuing its investment in the area with Radia, a $215 million development currently under construction.&nbsp;

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Gedoun said the completion of Esprit signals continued confidence in the southern Gold Coast market.&nbsp;

“We’ve seen strong interest in well-located, high-quality apartments, particularly in areas where future development opportunities are limited."

“That’s been a key factor in the performance of Esprit and the broader Rainbow Bay market”.

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Owners move in as Esprit completes at Rainbow Bay

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Reservoir Townhouses combine contemporary design over single level, attracting downsizers, first home buyers, and investors.

Single level boutique townhouses designed with lifestyle in mind, combining large open space, European kitchen appliances timber floors, stone benchtops, air conditioning/heating and large private gardens.

<figure><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/42-kirby-street-reservoir-f4676680222e36fd1674a32a13688fbc.jpg?itok=moNQAr1A" style="width: 580px; height: 290px;"></figure>You’ll find Reservoir just above Preston, echoing that northern charm of an established suburb with a multicultural, family vibe while still being close enough to town. You can enjoy a dynamic multicultural lifestyle in Reservoir, with various types of restaurant, bustling markets, expansive public gardens and riverside bike paths, all within view of the city.

Edwardes Street and Broadway have an amazing array of cafes, European delis and old school bakeries such as Sargent's Bakery established in the 1950's. Close proximity to Summerhill and Northland Shopping Centre providing over 400 retail stores to accommodate every shoppers needs.

<figure><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/42-kirby-street-reservoir-f5ce7403838848a2d31fafca77f5c959.jpg?itok=S9f29EOo" style="width: 580px; height: 580px;"></figure>Reservoir is also home to some great private and public schools including Reservoir High School, Parade Secondary College and Preston North East Primary. For those looking for a higher education La Trobe University is less than 3 km from Reservoir Residences and easily accessible via car or public transport. RMIT Bundoora Campus is also less than 10 minutes drive away.

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Single level boutique townhouses designed with lifestyle in mind, 42 Kirby Reservoir

A boutique collection of 12 townhouses in the heart of Reservoir is catering to families, with extensive native landscapes and an established family-oriented community.

Ramley Residence, delivered by Monolith Projects, showcases contemporary and sophisticated design that blends into the natural surrounds of one of Reservoir&rsquo;s parklands pockets.

The vibrant community is underpinned by outstanding proximity to infrastructure and amenities.

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Full of large green spaces, the home is close to trails and reserves including Edwards Lake, Darebin Creek Trail and Bundoora Park, perfect for a barbeque and capturing city views from the top of Mount Cooper.

Spoilt by this abundance of parklands, Reservoir is home to an active community enjoying lifestyle offerings, shopping and dining, and a major health and medical precinct.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes, which begin from $638,000, are carefully crafted to deliver refined and luxurious residences.

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Celebrating contemporary living, the refined homes boast intelligent floorplans, seamless outdoor connections, and abundant light.

Residents can enjoy and a bespoke living experience thanks to chic designer kitchens, private gardens and open-plan living spaces.

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Each home is introduced by an inviting separate lounge and is equipped with European appliances, timber highlights and entertaining areas.

Finely articulated through softly muted tones and finishes, which are inspired by nature, bring serenity into the multi-living homes and reference back to the natural landscapes of Reservoir.

The homes let families and upsizers escape the hustle and bustle of inner-city life with an abundance of community spaces available to promote an active and connected lifestyle.

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Melbourne&rsquo;s most diverse park, Bundoora Park, delivers over 180-hectares to unwind with family and friends; it is home to a popular children&rsquo;s farm, much-loved playgrounds and barbeque areas for family gatherings.

Nearby a selection of quality government schools and Catholic schools, Reservoir is rich in choices of education for your children &ndash; from early learning through to university.

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The suburb is serviced by the Mernda train line and boasts four train stations of its own. The main hub, Reservoir Station, has recently undergone a sky rail transformation.

Ramley Residence is expected to reach completion later this year.

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Full of large green spaces, the home is close to trails and reserves including Edwards Lake, Darebin Creek Trail and Bundoora Park 

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Reservoir townhouse development Ramley Residences set in the heart of nature

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A first home buyer has paid $691,000 sight unseen for a Reservoir home in one of the last online auctions to take place before Stage Four restrictions came into effect in Melbourne. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home at <a href="https://ecomms.raywhite.com/collect/click.aspx?u=aWtvbmtzQ3B5UC9uRHJOaVpZTlZPcU9ibGI3SFF5YjFLOXBFSGJjMjExRjVnbXgzV0d5ZEFLY052ZjRoMERUckJkYjVvaWx4WmxPbUN5bGdSNXBzWmhZWTFndnFOQ3hkN29hNEYvdU52eVBVenFNUENrWHAxcHg4K0ExMXNPMGFjWkl4TVVveFB0RXNBS1Vza1MzZFBVdWRpY3hUMHZ6blQwTmtLbVdEa29BPQ==&amp;rh=ff0066cd4c8712023019a04a7f48b1c6184bc3d0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">1091 High Street</a> was successfully sold under the hammer by Ray White Reservoir Senior Sales Agents Matthew Clark and Keb Nguyen.
“The property only went online last Tuesday (28 July) and over the course of the last seven days we had 12 physical inspections and an unmeasurable amount of online inspections,” Mr Clark said.
<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,q_auto:good/https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/po.images/2020/8/10/Ray%20White%20Reservoir%20Senior%20Sales%20Agent%20Matthew%20Clark%20-%20left%20-%20and%20vendor%20of%201091%20High%20Street%20in%20Reservoir%20Chloe%20-%20right.jpg" alt=""> “The purchaser is a first home buyer who never physically inspected the home, only viewing through the online inspection process, photos and video."
“We know the online auction process works for our vendors, so we’ll continue to go through the online inspection and online auction process as long as needed"
“The auction itself attracted 22 people online and five registered bidders, two of whom were active, and they actively competed before the hammer fell at $691,000 – the vendor is delighted.”
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Reservoir home bought unseen via online auction

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The Melbourne suburb of Reservoir is host to the highest volume of auctions this weekend, with 23 homes set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic.
Next busiest is Mount Waverley, also in Melbourne, with 19 scheduled auctions.
This week, the number of auctions scheduled to take place across the combined capital cities is expected to fall, with 2,369 currently being tracked by CoreLogic, decreasing from the 2,590 auctions held last week at final results.
Over the same week, last year a higher 2,701 auctions took place across the capital cities.
Both Melbourne and Sydney are expected to see a decrease in activity this week, with 1,100 homes scheduled for auction across Melbourne, while Sydney is set to host 886 auctions, increasing on the 1242 and 947 auctions held last week respectively.
Within the smaller auction markets volumes like Brisbane and Canberra, auction volumes increase week-on-week, while Adelaide, Perth and Tasmania will see fewer auctions.
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The dearest home being auctioned off in Reservoir this week, according to RealEstate.com.au is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-132323006" target="_blank">5 Frier Avenue</a> (pictured is title).
The three bedroom, one bathroom house is being takent to auction with a price guide of $950,000 - $1,045,000.
It is described in the listing as a "classic Californian with unrivalled Oakhill prestige... with plenty of room to expand (STCA)."
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Reservoir is set to be the busiest auction suburb this weekend

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The Melbourne suburb of Reservoir is host to the highest volume of auctions this weekend, with 12 homes set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic.
Next busiest are Brunswick, Craigieburn and Glen Waverley, also in Melbourne, with 9 scheduled auctions each.
This week, the number of auctions scheduled to take place across the combined capital cities is expected to rise, with 1,012 currently being tracked by CoreLogic, increasing from the 896 auctions held last week at final results.
Over the same week, last year a much higher 1,5936 auctions took place across the capital cities.
Both Melbourne and Sydney are expected to see an increase in activity this week, with 480 homes scheduled for auction across Melbourne, while Sydney is set to host 366 auctions, increasing on the 410 and 303 auctions held last week respectively.
Within the smaller auction markets volumes are set to be higher across Adelaide, unchanged in Canberra and lower across Brisbane, Perth and Tasmania over the week.
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The busy auction weekend in Reservoir sees <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-131486362" target="_blank">6 Ida Court</a> (pictured in title) offered.
The property going under the hammer is a three bedroom, one bathroom house with a price guide of $650,000 - $710,000.
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Another example of the breadth of auctions taking place in Reservoir is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-reservoir-131468426" target="_blank">4/71 Summerhill Road</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a two bedroom, one bathroom townhouse with a price guide of $450,000 - $495,000.
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A third property going to auction in Reservoir this week is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-townhouse-vic-reservoir-130722394" target="_blank">1/57 Yarra Avenue</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a two bedroom, two bathroom townhouse with a price guide of $650,000 - $715,000.
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Reservoir set to be the busiest auction suburb this weekend

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The Melbourne suburb of Reservoir is host to the highest volume of auctions this weekend, with 16 homes set to go under the hammer, according to CoreLogic.
Next busiest are Coburg and Epping, also in Melbourne, with 12 scheduled auctions each.
This week, the number of auctions scheduled to take place across the combined capital cities is expected to rise, with 1,384 currently being tracked by CoreLogic, increasing from the 1,026 auctions held last week at final results.
Over the same week, last year a much higher 2,311 auctions took place across the capital cities.
Both Melbourne and Sydney are expected to see an increase in activity this week, with 632 homes scheduled for auction across Melbourne, while Sydney is set to host 503 auctions, increasing on the 498 and 332 auctions held last week respectively.
The smaller auction markets will also see a higher volume of homes auctioned week on week with the exception of Brisbane where fewer auctions are scheduled.
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The busy auction weekend in Reservoir sees <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-130896838" target="_blank">22 Knox Street</a> (pictured in title) offered.
The property going under the hammer is a three bedroom one bathroom house.
It comes with a price guide of $780,000 - $850,000.
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Another example of the breadth of auctions taking place in Reservoir is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-vic-reservoir-130951802" target="_blank">3/8 Duffy Street</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a two bedroom one bathroom villa.
It comes with a price guide of $510,000 - $550,000.
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A third property going to auction in Reservoir this week is <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-129112970" target="_blank">85 Barry Street</a> (pictured above).
The property going under the hammer is a three bedroom one bathroom house.
It comes with a price guide of $550,000 - $600,000.
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Reservoir set to be busiest weekend auction hotspot

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All five of the busiest suburbs for auctions this week are in Melbourne with Reservoir coming in first place hosting 28 auctions.
In second is Mount Waverley (21) and third Glen Waverley (19), while rounding out the top five Bentleigh East and Richmond are set to hold 17 auctions each this week.
The number of homes scheduled to go to auction this week is set to rise across the combined capital cities with CoreLogic currently tracking 2,602 auctions, up from 2,386 over the previous week.
Melbourne accounts for 51 per cent of all auctions this week with just over 1,300 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, increasing from 1,127 last week.
Sydney volumes are sitting at similar levels week-on-week with 845 auctions currently on the radar, compared to 844 last week.
Across the smaller auction markets, Adelaide will see fewer homes taken to auction week-on-week, while Brisbane, Perth and Tasmania will see auction activity increase.
Canberra will see little change in auction volumes when compared to last week. 
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Reservoir's weekend listings include 28 Bray Street, Reservoir (pictured above).
The four bedroom two bathroom house comes with a price guide of $840,000 to $895,000.
Set on 812 sqm the home features a double car garage.
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Reservoir is the busiest auction suburb this week

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One of the more complex level crossing removal sites is set to get underway with the State Government announcing the Mernda railway line and new Reservoir station will be elevated above the intersection of High Street, Broadway, Spring Street, Cheddar Road and Edwardes Street.

Reference drawings published on the Level Crossing Removal Authority's website depict elevated platforms that sit further north compared to the existing at-grade platforms.

One such render also emphasises the new pedestrian links that will be created by elevating the station, connecting Edwardes Street and Broadway through two pedestrian crossings and the station forecourt underneath the new platforms.

According to the State Government, 'on average, 36,000 vehicles travel through the Reservoir level crossing each day with the boom gates down for 24 minutes during the morning peak. In the past decade there were three recorded collisions and one fatality plus 26 near miss incidents at this site.'

Work has begun with site establishment, geotechnical work and the relocation of services kicking off in earnest.  The level crossing removal is expected to be complete by 2020.

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Reservoir is one of the locations mooted to include an interchange with the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) - the election proposal by the Andrews Government to build an underground rail line from Cheltenham to the Airport and a mixture of surface and underground track between Melbourne Airport and Werribee.

Should the Andrews Government be re-elected, they have promised to invest in a business case for the SRL which will likely include a reference design for each of the proposed stations.

It's a safe bet the reference design for Reservoir will likely take further connections to an underground set of platforms into account - despite transferring passengers having to traverse at least 4 'levels' to move between platforms (Mernda Line platforms, surface/station entrance level, underground mezzanine, SRL platforms).  

Reservoir and Heidelberg stations would be the two interchange stations likely to see the most transferring passengers headed to the SRL's mooted station at La Trobe University and it will be interesting to see if there are any changes to the design of Reservoir should the Andrews Government be re-elected and pursue the SRL project.
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Alastair Taylor

Reservoir's level crossing removal set to get underway

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Topping the list with 17 homes scheduled for auction this weekend is Reservoir, according to CoreLogic.
Runner ups with 13 scheduled auctions each, are Craigieburn and Mount Waverley.
This week, CoreLogic is currently tracking 1,566 capital city auctions, increasing from the 1,402 auctions held last week.
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Melbourne and Sydney are set to see a higher volume of auctions this week, with 793 and 535 scheduled, up from last week’s final result of 721 and 458 auction’s held respectively.
Across the smaller markets, activity is expected to be higher in Brisbane and Canberra, while volumes across Adelaide and Tasmania will remain steady, with Perth the only auction market expected to host fewer auctions.
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The overall number of properties scheduled for auction this week is expected to be lower than final results from the same week last year when 2,064 auctions were held.
The final auction clearance rate across the combined capital cities rose to 54.9 per cent across a higher volume of auctions last week, with 1,402 held, increasing from the 1,324 auctions the week prior when 54 per cent cleared.
Last week’s clearance rate was lower than the 67.5 per cent recorded over the same week one year ago when volumes were higher (2,040).
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Indicative of the strong auction showing from Reservoir this coming weekend, 51 Queens Street, Reservoir (pictured in title) goes to auction this Saturday with a price guide of $1.15 to $1.25 million.
The 818 sqm property has a clear view of the Melbourne skyline.
The five bedroom three bathroom home is a short trip from Regent train station.
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Another home going to auction this weekend is 17 McColl Street, Reservoir (pictured above).
This three bedroom two bathroom house has a price guide of $880,000 to $930,000.
The property is situated within a short distance of numerous shopping centres, schools and Latrobe University.
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Reservoir again the busiest suburb for auctions this weekend

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Auction volume numbers are lower this weekend than last, while all the busiest suburbs are in Victoria.
Reservoir tops the list with 17 homes set to go under the hammer, followed by Glen Waverley with 14 and Craigieburn with 13 auctions scheduled.
Last weekend 2,002 auctions were held. This weekend only 1,736 are scheduled.
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Melbourne is the busiest city for auctions again this week, with 879 auctions being tracked so far, however volumes are expected to be down slightly on last week’s final figures which saw 992 auctions held across the city.
 
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The priciest home to be auctioned in Reservoir this weekend is a four bedroom home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-reservoir-128486638" target="_blank">34 Dawson Street.</a>
It has a guide of $1.15 million to $1.25 million.
 
 
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