Family-owned builder and developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/omaya">Omaya</a> is bringing its 27-storey The Maybelle development to market, with the 229-apartment tower rising alongside Ismay Reserve near North Strathfield.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-maybelle-21-parramatta-road-homebush-nsw-2140">The Maybelle</a> will comprise one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with its height providing elevated outlooks towards the Sydney skyline and Harbour Bridge, while other residences will look across neighbouring Ismay Reserve.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/squillace-architects">Squillace Architects</a>, the tower combines its parkside setting with proximity to the established retail, dining and transport amenity around North Strathfield.

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Residences will feature open-plan living spaces and a choice of two interior schemes, while communal amenity is spread across two elevated levels of the building.

Level 8 will be home to the Garden Pavilion, a full-floor resident space incorporating communal entertaining and breakout areas, seating and recreation spaces. Further up the tower, a landscaped Sky Terrace on Level 14 will provide another communal area with panoramic views towards the Harbour Bridge and Sydney skyline.

At ground level, the development sits directly alongside Ismay Reserve, where lawns, walking paths, children's play areas, picnic spaces and recreational facilities extend the green space available immediately around the project.

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The Maybelle is also within walking distance of North Strathfield and the Bakehouse Quarter, which provides a mix of cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday services.

Existing rail and bus services provide connections across Sydney, while the future North Strathfield Metro and access to the M4 will add to the transport options available around the precinct. Walking and cycling routes also extend via Powells Creek towards Sydney Olympic Park and its sporting, entertainment and parkland precincts.

Families are also well positioned for access to a broad selection of established schools and education options across Strathfield and the surrounding Inner West.

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Omaya has operated in Sydney for more than 35 years, managing projects from acquisition and design through to construction and delivery. The family-owned company is both developer and builder of The Maybelle.

Apartments start from $560,000, with the development protected by 10-year Latent Defects Insurance.

Construction is well underway, with completion expected by the end of 2026 and move-in anticipated from Q1 2027.

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The Maybelle brings 27-storey parkside tower to market near North Strathfield

Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pdg-corporation">PDG</a> has unveiled its vision for the former Water Tank Site in Ivanhoe, which would see it transformed into a thriving residential neighbourhood, complete with a 2000 sqm public park.&nbsp;

Delivered in partnership with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/development-victoria">Development Victoria</a>, the proposal would transform the prominent corner of Bell Street and Upper Heidelberg Road into a connected community comprising two residential buildings, generous public open space and shared amenities.&nbsp;

The vision includes 287 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with a minimum of 10 per cent allocated to affordable housing, alongside a 2,000-square-metre publicly accessible park featuring a children's playground, activity lawn, indigenous planting, timber climbing logs, seating areas and a rock gathering circle.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dko-architecture">DKO Architecture</a>, the proposal draws on the site's industrial heritage, using a robust architectural language that references the former water tank through expressive structural elements and durable, self-finished materials.&nbsp;

Extensive landscaping has been woven throughout the development, creating a living landscape that strengthens connections to nature while responding sensitively to the surrounding neighbourhood. Two residential buildings ranging from three to 12 storeys are linked by a landscaped forecourt, creating a welcoming arrival experience and improving pedestrian connections through the site.&nbsp;

Residents would also enjoy more than 1,000 square metres of communal open space, including barbecue and dining facilities, vegetable gardens, landscaped seating pavilions and a dedicated coworking space.&nbsp;

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the vision reflected an opportunity to transform one of Ivanhoe's most recognisable sites into a place that balanced housing, community and landscape.&nbsp;

"This is an opportunity to reimagine an important site and create a neighbourhood that delivers lasting benefits for Ivanhoe," Giuliano said.&nbsp;

"We're creating much more than new homes. The vision brings together affordable housing, quality architecture, meaningful public open space and shared places that encourage people to connect, while respecting the site's history and its place within the local community."&nbsp;

Development Victoria’s Executive General Manager Precincts, Niall Cunningham, said the application is an important step for the government-owned site.&nbsp;

“This is about delivering more homes in a well-connected location, along with public open space that the Ivanhoe community will benefit from for years to come,” Cunningham said.&nbsp;

PDG was selected as development partner in late 2025 following a competitive tender process.&nbsp;

A planning submission for the project is currently being progressed through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, with positive early engagement from both Banyule Council and the Department of Transport and Planning.

PDG unveils plans to transform landmark Ivanhoe Water Tank Site

Shane Wilkinson's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pace-development-group">Pace Development Group</a> has lodged plans for a major residential precinct on the former Presentation College site in Windsor, with an eight-building masterplan ultimately rising to 10 storeys.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/167-dandenong-road-windsor-vic-3181">167–187 Dandenong Road</a> spans a substantial 19,027 sqm site and is being progressed across six stages, with the first residential stages comprising 170 homes across four buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>.

Stage Two will deliver the bulk of the initial housing, with Building A comprising 81 apartments and Building B 49 apartments, both rising to six storeys.

Stage Three will deliver a further 40 homes. The heritage Nagel Building, identified as Building C, will be converted to 12 dwellings, while a new five-storey Building D will comprise 28 apartments at the Hornby Street and Dandenong Road corner.

The 170 homes across Stages Two and Three will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, including townhouse-style dwellings.<img alt="First look: Pace plans landscaped housing precinct on former Windsor school site" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="83c56e3e-dfb9-4e12-b172-c3f18513ec32" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Article%20Feature%20Image%20%28Grid%29_9.png?VersionId=xRcRpSZsxX.UX_NDDGcRZktw7HVrzx7u" />

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The longer-term masterplan points to considerably greater density across the site.

Indicative plans show Building E accommodating around 80 dwellings across up to 10 storeys, while Building F is earmarked for around 120 dwellings and also up to 10 storeys. Building G is planned to range between four and 10 storeys, however its apartment yield is yet to be determined. That means the masterplan currently identifies at least 370 dwellings across Buildings A to F before any apartments within Building G are counted.

Across the 1.9-hectare site, that represents an indicative density of at least 194 dwellings per hectare, with the final figure to increase once the yield of Building G is established.

Pace is pursuing the project through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program, with Urbis lodging a combined Section 96A planning scheme amendment and planning application on behalf of the developer, which secured the site earlier this year.

The application seeks detailed approval for Stages One, Two and Three, alongside approval of the broader masterplan framework that will guide the later residential stages. Stage One will see an existing heritage building adaptively reused for a wellness and fitness-related facility, while the broader precinct will retain several significant heritage buildings and established trees as part of the redevelopment.

A minimum 10 per cent affordable housing contribution is proposed across both the initial residential stages and the later masterplan stages, delivered through a discounted rental model.

The project comes immediately after a major change to the site's planning controls.

The site was rezoned to the Housing Choice and Transport Zone through Planning Scheme Amendment GC285, gazetted on July 22, 2026, and now sits within the inner catchment of the Windsor Station precinct under the State Government's Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program.

While the new controls identify large sites within the inner catchment for buildings of up to six storeys, Pace's masterplan pushes height to 10 storeys in parts of the site, with the taller buildings concentrated toward the centre and along the Sandringham railway corridor.

Lower-scale built form is proposed toward the site's more sensitive residential and heritage edges, with Buildings A and B generally stepping from three storeys at their interfaces to six storeys at upper levels.

Cera Stribley's masterplan breaks the development into a collection of separate buildings rather than a continuous built form, with landscaped spaces, new pedestrian links and a new publicly accessible road forming part of the precinct.

The planning report says the development will create new pedestrian connections to Elm Place and along the railway corridor, as well as a new publicly accessible road linking Elm Place with Dandenong Road. The proposed buildings will occupy around 54 per cent of the site, leaving a substantial portion available for landscaping, communal areas and permeable surfaces.

Urbis said the scale of the project reflected the site's strategic location close to Windsor Station, tram services and the Chapel Street Activity Centre, with the former school campus identified as a significant opportunity to increase housing supply on an underutilised inner-Melbourne site.

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First look: Pace plans landscaped housing precinct on former Windsor school site

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/jl-place">JL PLACE</a>'s Veil Brighton is approaching its final months of construction, with the nine-townhouse development at 17 Rooding Street expected to complete in December 2026.

The milestone is bringing the boutique project closer to becoming a finished part of the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/brighton-vic-3186">Brighton</a> streetscape, with much of Brighton's everyday amenity within a short walk.

Palace Cinema, Coles Supermarket and North Brighton Station are all around five minutes on foot from <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/veil-brighton-17-rooding-street-brighton-vic-3186">Veil</a>, alongside numerous cafés, restaurants and bars. The station provides a direct rail connection toward Melbourne's CBD, while Bay Street and the wider Brighton retail and dining network add to the range of services accessible without relying on a car for every trip.

"The location was fundamental to the project. Brighton is an established suburb where many buyers already have strong connections to the area and want to remain close to the people, places and amenities that form part of their everyday life," the developer said.

"Veil sits in a highly walkable part of Brighton, with a Walk Score of 90/100."

For buyers looking to right-size within Bayside, that level of walkability adds to the appeal of a more manageable way of living. Everyday shopping, dining, entertainment and public transport can be accessed without relying on the car for every trip, while residents remain connected to the places and routines that make Brighton familiar. It allows buyers to simplify day-to-day life without giving up the convenience, amenity and connections they already value.

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As completion approaches, the architecture, landscaping and material palette are progressively becoming visible on site, giving prospective purchasers a clearer view of the finished development beyond its plans and renders.

Veil comprises nine townhouses, predominantly three-bedroom homes with between 2.5 and 3.5 bathrooms, two car spaces and, depending on the residence, study areas and private outdoor space. Selected homes include a bedroom on the ground floor.

Veil occupies a middle ground between detached housing and apartment living, retaining private gardens, storage and secure parking within a more manageable residential format.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/schmidt-pang-architects">Schmidt &amp; Pang</a> designed the architecture around natural light, ventilation, privacy and practical use of space. From Rooding Street, the façade has been composed to read as a cohesive residential building rather than nine individual townhouses, with landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/john-patrick-landscape-architects">John Patrick Landscape Architects</a> integrated throughout the site.

Inside, natural stone, oak flooring, integrated joinery and brushed nickel finishes establish a restrained material palette, while kitchens include Miele appliances and substantial storage such as pantries. Walk-in robes and dedicated study spaces have also been incorporated across the collection.

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The project team said the planning of the homes has been informed by how the spaces function for both daily routines and larger gatherings.

"Our new homes owners at Veil have enjoyed the attention to detail in creating efficient layouts that use every space well. Hosting Christmas lunch and large family gatherings is an ease when care is taken to consider how people really live and entertain."

Private landscaped gardens extend the living spaces outdoors, while secure basement parking and bicycle parking are provided below. The homes have also been designed to achieve a 7-star energy rating, supported by double glazing, high-quality insulation, natural ventilation, LED lighting, water tanks and water-efficient fittings. Each residence is backed by a 10-year building guarantee.

Veil is being built by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/jeniton">Jeniton</a>.&nbsp;Limited-time stamp duty savings are also currently available on selected purchases at Veil, adding another consideration as the project moves toward completion.

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Veil Brighton nears completion in one of the suburb's most walkable pockets

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mosaic-property-group">Mosaic Property Group</a> has recorded 134 sales worth just over $400 million in two months of pre-release activity at The Riversdale, as the developer brings its $750 million South Brisbane riverfront project to the broader market.

The sales represent more than 60 per cent of the project's 213 apartments, with Mosaic reporting the majority of purchasers have been local owner-occupiers and downsizers.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-riversdale-by-mosaic-south-brisbane-91-montague-road-south-brisbane-qld-4101">The Riversdale</a> will rise 39 storeys from its north-facing site at 91 Montague Road, delivering a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments alongside a collection of Mosaic's premium Masterpiece Series Sky Homes.

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The early buyer response comes ahead of the wider evolution of the northern end of Montague Road, where The Riversdale will be one of the first major residential projects delivered within an emerging riverfront precinct.

Directly adjoining the development is a planned 7.1-hectare mixed-use precinct, set to introduce new residences, parkland and public realm along the river's edge. The Riversdale's position directly on the Brisbane River gives it a relationship with the waterfront that Mosaic says cannot be replicated by future buildings within the precinct.

The site is also the result of a years-long pursuit by Mosaic. The developer first earmarked the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/south-brisbane-qld-4101">South Brisbane</a> property in 2018, reflecting what Founder and Managing Director Brook Monahan has described as a deliberately patient approach to acquiring development sites.

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"We aren't opportunistic," Monahan previously told Apartments.com.au.

"Every site purchase is carefully considered. As seen with Kangaroo Point and South Brisbane, it can take years to eventuate. There are sites we're looking at now that we may not secure for several years."

Designed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bureauproberts">Bureau Proberts</a>, The Riversdale has been shaped around the qualities of the riverfront site, with apartments oriented to capture northern light and uninterrupted Brisbane River views.

Generous floorplans and expansive balconies extend the living spaces towards the river, while natural materials and a restrained interior palette have been selected with longevity in mind.

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Residents will have access to a level of amenity more commonly associated with world-class hotels and private members' clubs, with almost 3,000 sqm dedicated to wellness, connection, recreation and everyday convenience.

At ground level is a business lounge, private meeting rooms and dedicated workspaces. Mid-tower is a wellness sanctuary featuring magnesium hot and cold plunge pools, sauna, steam room, infrared therapy facilities, a Pilates and yoga studio, and a commercial-grade gymnasium.

Crowning The Riversdale is a rooftop featuring a 35-metre swimming pool with lap lane and spa, outdoor dining and seating terraces, firepit lounges and views of the city, river and Mount Coot-tha.

A private members' club-inspired retreat offers private dining rooms, a whisky lounge, media rooms and immersive entertainment experiences. Completing the amenity offering are two hotel-style guest suites and a resident-exclusive electric vehicle fleet and car-share program.

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The Riversdale sits at the northern end of Montague Road between South Bank and West End, around 1.3 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, providing access to the city's major cultural, dining and recreation precincts.

It becomes Mosaic's largest Brisbane project to date and adds to a pipeline already under construction across the city.

In Brisbane, the developer is currently delivering The Bedford and The Carter at Kangaroo Point, both of which are approaching sell-out, with a further four projects being delivered on the Gold Coast. Mosaic has completed more than $2 billion in projects since 2012 and has a further development pipeline exceeding $2 billion across South East Queensland.

Early works are underway at The Riversdale, which will be delivered by Mosaic's in-house construction division. Completion is anticipated in late 2029, with remaining apartments priced from $1.98 million.

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Mosaic records more than $400m in two months at South Brisbane's The Riversdale

Ivanhoe East

As one of Melbourne's most coveted suburbs, it doesn't often come easy to secure a home in Ivanhoe East.

National property developer, JWLand are making it that little bit easier for buyers however, offering the chance to secure a residence in their latest luxury development with just a $10,000 deposit.&nbsp;

The group have created something special with The Grounds, Ivanhoe East, bringing together a collection of refined apartments, kitted out with the finest of inclusions, from SMEG kitchen appliances to a 50-bottle Vintec wine fridge, embraced by greenery through thoughtfully composed gardens.

And with prices starting from $995,000, buyers will only have to pay the remaining balance upon settlement, which is slated for early 2023 with construction nearing completion.&nbsp;

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Designed by an award-winning team from Architectus, The Grounds have been scaled to blend seamlessly with the verdant surrounds, offering views to the landscaped gardens and city skyline.

A remaining selection of two, three and four-bedroom apartments are available within The Grounds, with floorplans spanning 92 sqm through to 186 sqm.&nbsp;

Internally, each of the apartments balance a generosity of space with functionality, complete with engineered timber flooring, natural white walls and windows that disappear into the ceiling, inviting ample natural light in.

A small number of townhomes are still available as well, with the Oak Terraces offering a limited collection of two level residences in The Grounds inspired by the grand homes of Ivanhoe East.&nbsp;

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The remaining three-bedroom townhomes span from 147 sqm through to 198 sqm, with expansive living areas across the ground floor and private retreats in the upper levels.

With floorplans designed to adapt to individual lifestyles, extended living zones and a spacious landing on the upper levels are incorporated to accommodate another lounge retreat, home office or media room.&nbsp;

The two level homes also feature independent entries, outdoor terraces to both levels and a lockable garage for two cars.

Façades of brickwork, textural concrete render and Monument-finished metals establish a timeless identity to the homes, while blending seamlessly with the surrounding neighbourhood.&nbsp;

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Situated within one of Melbourne’s most coveted neighbourhoods, Ivanhoe East is renowned for its parklands, waterways and rolling hills. The suburb follows the course of the Yarra River, flanked by wide swathes of green with extensive bushland reserves and sports fields - while still only being just over 20-minutes from the CBD.&nbsp;

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It's not everyday buyers can secure a residence in Ivanhoe East with just a $10,000 deposit - but JWLand have recently launched the incentive in their latest luxury development, The Grounds - with the offer almost too good to pass up. 

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Buy now into The Grounds, Ivanhoe East with just a $10,000 deposit

The latest luxury development by national developer JWLand, The Grounds in Ivanhoe East, is set to welcome its first residents in early 2023.

Located only nine kilometres north east of Melbourne’s CBD, construction of the trio of apartment buildings and townhomes is at the tail end of construction.

Proving to be popular among local downsizers, JWLand has fast tracked construction of a three-bedroom apartment in the Wilfred building.

No expense has been spared at The Grounds, with premium SMEG kitchen appliances and a 50-bottle Vintec wine fridge set to make entertaining a delight in either of the apartments or townhomes.

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Residents will also be able to enjoy luxury inclusions such as heated towel rails and underfloor heating in the master ensuite, making those chilly Melbourne winters more tolerable.

JWLand’s Project Marketing Manager Nick Babic says the fast-tracked display apartment gives both prospective buyers, and those who have already purchased, the most accurate representation of the finished product.

“The completed apartment shows purchasers what they bought,” Babic says.

“We’re getting a number of locals walking through the display and they’re getting a feel for the size and quality of the project when in the space,” Babic added.

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Babic said that buyers will have the confidence that the fast-tracked apartment is exactly what will be delivered because JWLand is both the developer and the builder of the project, an uncommon offering which allows them to control the process from start to finish.

“We’re a one stop shop,” Babic added. “There’s only one place buyers need to go to. There’s not the unknown of the builder/developer relationship, or whether the building firm is under pressure in the current labour and materials shortage environment.”

The structures for all three apartment buildings, Wilfred, Wamba and The Boulevard have been completed with internal fitouts well underway. Also nearing completion are the structures for the townhomes, also known as Oak Terraces.

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The landscaping by Memla Landscape Architects is one of the most impressive features in this master planned development. More than 15,000 sqm of land has been dedicated to gardens and public spaces, creating a sense of nature and tranquility on residents' doorstep.

Babic says it will really hit home what they’re producing as the landscaping starts to come to life.

“The landscaping is one of the major drivers for this project. Most of the residents will be downsizers from the local area, who have been accustomed to large gardens.

When forming the masterplan for The Grounds, we focused on creating this landscaped environment where residents are still connected to nature, without having to maintain their own gardens.”

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JWLand also has a promotion running currently where buyers can secure their apartment or townhouse with just a $10,000 deposit, leaving the rest payable at settlement.

“Traditionally buyers would have to pay 10% on exchange of contract, which can be a significant cash outlay. By offering the opportunity to exchange on just $10,000, we are giving our buyers a few more months to store or save the rest of their deposit.”

Two, three and four-bedroom apartments start from $995,000 while three-bedroom townhomes start from $1.85 million.

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Buyers are expected to move into the nature-driven project toward the end of Q1 2023

The Grounds, Ivanhoe East to welcome residents in early 2023

Ivanhoe East is a highly sought-after pocket of Melbourne, thanks to the picturesque streets of the north-eastern suburb.

The historic streetscape blends European heritage and modern style, combining community, culture and convenience.

East Ivanhoe Village is awash with charm, a pocket of energy in the heart of the neighbourhood thanks to its shopfronts, caf&eacute;s and independent boutiques.

Melburnians seeking to enter this prestigious market need not look further than JWLand&#39;s development&nbsp;The Grounds, situated on The Boulevard.

The Grounds is an exclusive collection of three apartment buildings, Wilfred, Wamba and the Boulevard, and a limited number of townhomes at Oak Terraces.

Featuring 116 residences in two, three and four-bedroom configurations, the development is primely positioned to take advantage of the range of offerings in Ivanhoe East.

Urban takes a look at six things we love about this suburb.

1. Neighbourhood amenities

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From the bustling main streets to tranquil green spaces, The Grounds residents can offer all that Ivanhoe East has to offer.

&ldquo;At your doorstep, healthy outdoor spaces invite exploring, exercise and relaxing close to nature&rdquo;, JWLand&#39;s Project Marketing Manager Nick Babic says.

Nearby, Ivanhoe Park provides the ideal setting for children&rsquo;s play and weekend sports, while Ivanhoe Golf Club and Chelsworth Park are also around the corner.

Other recreational amenities that residents can enjoy include Ivanhoe Aquatic Centre, Olympic Leisure Banyule or Macleod Recreation and Fitness Centre

2. Cultural hub

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Forming Melbourne&rsquo;s greenest precinct, rolling lawns, parkland and native reserves bring a community together.

The area&rsquo;s treasured heritage has fuelled its modern-day appreciation of arts and culture,&nbsp;previously known as a hub for renowned Australian landscape artists.

The suburb is&nbsp;now home to the iconic Heide Museum of Modern Art, the Courthouse Museum and many independent galleries that dot the precinct.

3. Green spaces at The Grounds

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Within and around The Grounds, a profusion of native and exotic plantings are designed to surround the architecture with calming greenery.

Clusters of native grasses and shrubbery around the base of the buildings give the structures an appearance of floating within the natural parkland setting.

An expansive lawn encourages guests to gather and connect outdoors, while the central courtyard features inbuilt seating and space to bask in the sunshine.

4. Self-contained neighbourhood

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&ldquo;Ivanhoe East offers an idyllic lifestyle balance in a self-contained neighbourhood, where you&rsquo;ll walk to everything you need&rdquo;, Babic added.

The neighbourhood features a range of local caf&eacute;s to nurture the community and a diversity of eateries and fresh food providers a few minutes&rsquo; walk&nbsp;away.

Major retail hubs at Ivanhoe Shopping Centre and Heidelberg Central offer a range of retail and dining offerings.

5. Family-friendly development

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The affluent suburb places community at its centre, with close to half its residents established and older couples and families.

The development is largely targeted towards maturing couples and semi-retirees, mostly local who are keen to stay in the area.

&ldquo;I think people buy in because it will be a community, it won&rsquo;t be a transient place with 50 for-lease signs up all the time,&rdquo; sales agent Natasha Johnson said.

&ldquo;That&rsquo;s the main attraction &ndash; there&rsquo;ll be no investors here&rdquo;, Johnson added.

The median house price recorded in Ivanhoe East by the REIV for the September 2021 quarter was $2.18 million for homes.

This is significantly higher than the starting price for three-bedroom townhomes at The Grounds, which begin from $1.89 million.

6. Proximity to the CBD

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Just 9 kilometres north-east of the CBD, Ivanhoe East delivers a sophisticated, relaxed lifestyle surrounded by established parkland.

Using a network of public transport or the Eastern Freeway, making it into the city is stress-free.

The Boulevard is central to a cluster of Victoria&rsquo;s most prestigious state and independent schools including Marcellin College, Ivanhoe East Primary School, Ivanhoe Grammar and Ivanhoe Girls Grammar.

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East Ivanhoe Village is awash with charm, a pocket of energy in the heart of the neighbourhood thanks to its shopfronts, cafés and independent boutiques

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Culture and convenience at Ivanhoe East: Six things we love about the north-east Melbourne suburb

As Melbourne continues to emerge stronger out of lockdown, JWLand are seeing increased enquiry activity at their green-laden Ivanhoe apartment and townhouse development, The Grounds.

Buyers are more and more attracted to green spaces within their residences, which The Grounds offers in spades.

JWLand Marketing Manager&nbsp;Nick Babic said the project has been particularly in demand with downsizers.

&quot;They&#39;ve been attracted to the low maintenance living, which enables a lock up and leave lifestyle and encourages travel now the borders are starting to reopen,&quot; Babic says.

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Babic also notes the downsizers have been keen on The Grounds for the quality fixtures and fitting put together by the team across each apartment and townhouse.

&quot;They&#39;re downsizing, not downgrading,&quot; Babic added.

JWLand has put an&nbsp;emphasis on community and the environment at The Grounds, with more than half of the grounds being green spaces.

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At the established suburb of Ivanhoe puts residents in the heart of one of Melbourne&#39;s most sought-after suburbs, just 15 minutes from the CBD and on the doorstep of the ever-popular Upper Heidelberg Road.

The Grounds comprises an exclusive collection of three apartment buildings, Wilfred, Wamba and The Boulevard.

At the centre of the precinct is the sprawling Central Park, stretching into a network of gardens and out into the nearby Ivanhoe and Chelsworth Parks.

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There is also the Oak Terraces, located off Cedric Street, offering a small collection of townhomes.

Townhomes optimise aspect and outdoor space where living zones are filled with natural light and genuine connection to their leafy environment.

The open design is generously scaled to easily adapt from a relaxed living space to a luxurious entertainer.

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Comfort and warmth are achieved through a controlled neutral palette and wide timber floorboards underfoot.

The two-level homes feature independent entries, outdoor terraces to both levels and a lockable garage for two cars.

Fa&ccedil;ades of brickwork, textural concrete render and blackened metals establish a timeless identity with material elements inspired by the grand homes of Ivanhoe East.

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Buyer enquiry on the 116 residences have picked up steam since Melbourne's lockdown ended

Demand rises for Ivanhoe apartments and townhouses at The Grounds

Ivanhoe East is one of the most prestigious suburbs in Melbourne at the foot&nbsp;of the CBD, drawing many&nbsp;of their street names from characters in the novel Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott.

The suburb has held strong fundamentals as a blue chip investment suburb and for the past decade has seen strong growth at 5 per cent for houses and 2.5 per cent for apartments per annum in the past decade.

Currently comprised of primarily couples, growing families and older independents, the demographics have been shifting towards younger professionals and younger couples looking to buy their first family home or apartment.

The Grounds meets this growing need for space with more than half of the&nbsp;precinct comprising gardens, public spaces&nbsp;and a central landscaped Village Green, designed by Memla. There&#39;s plenty of space for those raising or looking to start a family.

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The Grounds is comprised of an exclusive collection of three apartment buildings, each architecturally designed to respond to their own address; Wilfred, Wamba and The Boulevard. There is also the Oak Terraces, located off Cedric Street, offering a limited collection of townhomes.

The homes&nbsp;are&nbsp;finished with hardwood flooring and a choice of colours and finishes, offering ensuites and walk-in robes, or an additional living room or study depending on the buyers needs.

All homes are complete with a host of luxury features, from high quality&nbsp;European kitchen appliances and larder, to double glazing and pure wool carpets.

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Prices start from $1.1 million&nbsp;for a two-bedroom apartment, with three-bedroom apartments starting from&nbsp;$1.31 million. There&#39;s a&nbsp;a limited selection of four-bedroom apartments, which are priced at at $2.35 million. The small collection of townhouses&nbsp;range from $1.89 million to $2.4 million.

The townhouse prices sit right in the range of the suburb median, while the apartment prices are in line with their size, premium quality and design. The apartments are 20 per cent to&nbsp;30 per cent&nbsp;larger&nbsp;the median size for two bedders&nbsp;in Melbourne.

Just 15 minutes from the CBD, there is plenty on offer on location with&nbsp;some of the best Ivanhoe East dining and shopping&nbsp;destinations like&nbsp;Upper Heidelberg Road&nbsp;and&nbsp;Templestowe Road minutes away.

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Ivanhoe East has held strong fundamentals as a blue chip investment suburb and for the past decade has seen strong growth across every segment of the market

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Why there's been downsizer and upsizer interest at the Ivanhoe East apartments and townhouses in The Grounds

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A stately family home in Ivanhoe East, Victoria has hit the market with a price guide between $4.9 million and $5.35 million.
Nestled on a 737 square metre block, the home at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-ivanhoe+east-131882926" target="_blank">36 York Avenue</a> comes with master suite with dressing room, three additional bedrooms, library/formal dining room, family room, meals area and kitchen.
It also comes with lounge and piano room, home office, sitting room, games room, and balcony overlooking the district. 
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There is also an entertainment zone with outdoor kitchen. 
Other features of the home include ducted heating/cooling, internal lift, surround sound and a triple auto garage.
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It is situated within walking distance from Ivanhoe Park and close to Ivanhoe Train Station, East Ivanhoe Village, and Warringal Shopping Centre.
The expressions of interest campaign for the property closes October 8.
James Goulopoulos and Tina Goulopoulos of Jellis Craig Ivanhoe have the listing.
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Ivanhoe East trophy home with city views listed  

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The retiring Federal Labor politician Jenny Macklin has sold the home in her Melbourne electorate.
Her East Ivanhoe home (above) secured $3.15 million for the member of Jagajaga.
Macklin has now has bought in Parkville.
She's spent $2,075,000 on an upper level apartment in <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-vic-parkville-128876606" target="_blank">the Fender Katsalidis-designed Arcadia block</a> (below) with her partner Ross Turner.
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The apartment has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Macklin had called Ivanhoe East home since the mid 1990s when she paid $365,000 for the 1950s, three bedroom home in 1,415 sqm of native gardens back in 1996, the year she was first elected.
Macklin was a minister in the Rudd and Gillard Governments from 2007 to 2013, having previously been her party's deputy leader from 2001 to 2006.
This article was first published in the Weekend Australian. 
 
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Retiring Labor politician Jenny Macklin moves out of electorate

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A sizeable piece of land with three Uniting Church buildings in Melbourne's Ivanhoe East has been acquired by an aged care provider for $11.05 million at a strong land rate of $2,030 per sqm, underscoring the desirability of the location.
The 321 Lower Heidelberg Road site had been listed by Colliers who had expected interest from developers.
The site has an area of 5,441 sqm and comprises two former church halls and an additional recreation/dining hall building.
It is zoned General Residential 2 under the city of Banyule planning scheme.
The selling agents were Colliers International’s Jeremy Gruzewski and Ted Dwyer, who marketed the site through an expressions-of-interest campaign.
“The sheer size and zoning of the property make it perfect for high-end residential, aged care or other development, subject to council approval,” Gruzewski said.
Other features include tennis courts and a house.
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As at November 2016, the median house price in Ivanhoe East was $1.75 million, which Gruzewski said raised the scope for residential development promising solid return.
“Being one of Melbourne’s better areas, Ivanhoe East is never going to go out of fashion.”
The East Ivanhoe church was earmarked for disposal in 2013 when the Uniting Church set out on a sales plan to help foot the bill from the failed Acacia College private school, but its listing was delayed till late 2016 due to a review of operations by a network of congregations in the Banyule area, according to a report to the Uniting Church Synod made by the church's property board, Fairfax Media noted.
The newspaper also said that no Uniting Church congregation has worshipped on the site for more than 20 years although the independent Bread of Life Church currently uses one of the three buildings there.
 
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Uniting Church site in Melbourne's Ivanhoe East sold for $11.05 million

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The Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe East is set for two sizeable land parcel sales with one 15,000sqm site having been 'collected' for 26 years.
On parcel of land, 14 Ivanhoe East, bordered by The Boulevard, Wamba Road, Wilfred Road and Cedric Street, is expected to sell at around $30 million.
According to title records they are owned by Stuart Morris, QC, and his wife Jennifer who purchased the land over 26 years.
In 2006 he attempted to develop eight blocks into a $21.5 million 92 unit retirement village which was met with a backlash from residents.
Colliers International’s Jeremy Gruzewski and Ted Dwyer have the listing.
Mr Gruzewski said the land parcel is rare, not only for its substantial size, but also because it is not affected by registered single-dwelling covenants, significant landscape overlays, or heritage controls, which affect much of this highly regarded suburb.
“With so much of Ivanhoe East under these planning controls, this supersite is an exception and represents a significant parcel of land ripe for redevelopment,” he said.
“With a median house price of $1.7million, Ivanhoe East is regarded as one of Melbourne’s finest suburbs and any redevelopment is bound to achieve premium prices.
“The four street frontages and parkside locale, just moments from East Ivanhoe village, make this a tantalising prospect for high-end apartment, townhouse or even retirement living.
“It is hard to put a value or a price on such a rare and unique offering that is probably never to be repeated.”
 
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