Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

Joel Robinson

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

The Gold Coast Planning Committee has supported the preliminary approval for the Benowa Gardens Urban Village project following an extensive community consultation and assessment process.

The proposal will now proceed to a full council vote on June 2.

The application sought approval for a masterplanned urban village on the existing Benowa Gardens Shopping Centre site, combining new housing, retail, dining, health and lifestyle amenities within a walkable, integrated precinct.&nbsp;

The proposed redevelopment includes around 413 apartments integrated above a revitalised mixed-use centre featuring a full-line supermarket of 4,000 sqm, 6,000 sqm of specialty retail and dining space across around 30 retailers, a 7,000 sqm health and wellness precinct, and roughly 9,630 sqm of office and medical suites.&nbsp;

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The broader masterplan also includes very significant traffic and transport improvements, wide pedestrian walkways, upgraded pedestrian and cycle connections, and enhanced public areas designed to create a more connected and walkable community environment.&nbsp;

Centre owner Patrick Lu said the milestone reflected months of detailed planning, technical assessment and ongoing communication with local residents, businesses, schools and stakeholders.

“We appreciate the time, consideration and care Council officers and the Planning Committee have given this proposal throughout the assessment process,” Lu said.

“We also sincerely thank the local community for engaging with us, sharing feedback and participating in the consultation process over many months.

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“We understand projects of this scale bring questions and concerns, which is why we have worked hard to listen carefully, provide information transparently and continue refining elements of the proposal where possible.

“Our vision has always been to create a well-designed, community-focused urban village that responds to the changing needs of the Gold Coast, while delivering improved amenity, housing diversity, healthcare access and local lifestyle benefits.

“This proposal is about creating a genuine live-work-play environment where residents can access everyday services, schools, healthcare, dining, shopping and green space within walking distance, while also supporting local jobs and economic activity.”

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Lu said the proposal had evolved significantly through consultation and technical review, particularly around traffic, pedestrian and student safety and neighbourhood connectivity.&nbsp;

Melissa Griffin, Director at Urbis, said the recommendation recognised the strategic importance of delivering more housing and services within established urban areas already supported by infrastructure.

“This proposal represents the type of thoughtful, integrated growth that planning frameworks across South-East Queensland are encouraging,” Ms Griffin said.

“The project seeks to place housing, retail, healthcare and employment opportunities together in a highly accessible location close to schools, transport and existing services.

“Importantly, the process has involved significant technical assessment and community engagement to ensure local issues and feedback were properly considered throughout the planning pathway.”

$1 billion Benowa Gardens Urban Village heads to council vote following Planning Committee support

Surfers Paradise is officially set for its first new residential development with a 45-storey skybridge connecting the two towers.

John Camilleri’s Celestino Developments has been given the green light by the Gold Coast City Council to develop its major beachfront precinct across its huge 4,000 sqm oceanfront site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">63–79 Garfield Terrace</a>, just five months after its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-billionaire-winx-breeder-s-bold-two-tower-surfers-paradise-play-with-45th-storey-skybridge">submission in late 2025</a>.

The approved scheme will deliver two towers rising 55 and 48 storeys, connected by a skybridge positioned on level 45 that will house a range of resident-only wellness and entertainment spaces.

In its notice of approval, the Gold Coast City Council said the&nbsp;proposed overall built form has been designed to complement the scale, intensity and protect the adjacent amenity and surrounding streets through the use of varied setbacks, site cover and architectural elements.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/dbi">DBI</a>, the development will comprise 275 apartments across the two towers, including a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences, as well as several penthouses. The apartments will sit above a landscaped podium featuring more than 90 metres of beachfront pool frontage, private resident lawns, lounges, and wellness spaces.

DBI said the design draws heavily from the movement and form of the coastal environment, with curving balcony lines and sculpted façades intended to soften the scale of the towers while maximising ocean outlooks and passive shading outcomes.

“The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience,” DBI said in planning documents submitted to the Gold Coast City Council.

The most distinctive element of the approved project is the skybridge linking the two towers at level 45. The elevated communal space is planned to include executive lounges, formal dining areas, wellness facilities, and panoramic ocean-facing outlooks.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI said.

At podium level, residents will have access to a suite of resort-style amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a yoga lawn, gymnasium, plunge pools, and treatment spaces. The beachfront pool has been designed with separate lap, lounge, and children’s areas extending across the width of the site.

The project will also introduce new food and beverage offerings along the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages, contributing additional activation to the beachfront precinct.

First look: Winx billionaire’s beachfront Surfers Paradise apartment development greenlit

Melbourne off the plan apartments

In&nbsp;bustling metropolitan cities like Melbourne, the allure of living on a park offers a refreshing respite from inner-city life.

New apartment developments on a park are hard to come by, given the cost of land surrounding a park, much like being beachfront, is typically more expensive.

That's why parkside apartments offer something from both a lifestyle and an investment standpoint, as the lack of abundance of parkside apartments generally speaking means they hold their value, attract more potential buyers, and can yield higher rents.

Parkside apartments appeal to a diverse range of buyers, especially families and pet owners who view the park as an extension of their living space. These developments are often designed to incorporate the natural surroundings, with apartments strategically oriented to maximize views of the greenery, both from inside the homes and on their balconies.

Melbourne is famous for its parks, but a lack of supply means opportunities for buyers are few and far between, with only a handful of new parkside developments coming every year.

We've shone a light on the top four apartment developments currently for sale, and under construction, on some of Melbourne's best parks.

<h2>What: Prince &amp; Parade by Mirvac, Brunswick</h2>

<h3>Where: 701 Park Street, Brunswick VIC 3056</h3>

<h3>Who: Mirvac</h3>

Mirvac's latest parkside apartment development, Prince &amp; Parade, has proven to be a hit with local buyers from Brunswick, as well as the neighbouring Parkville, Princes Hill, and Carlton.

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The parkside location on the 39-hectare Princes Park,&nbsp;home of Carlton Football Club, walking paths, sports grounds, and playgrounds,&nbsp;has been one of the biggest drivers in purchasing.

Designed by Bates Smart in collaboration with Mirvac Design and landscaped by Jack Merlo, Prince &amp; Parade comprises 144 one, two, three, and four-bedroom apartments.

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<a href="/new-apartments/prince-parade-by-mirvac-brunswick-701-park-street-brunswick">Prince &amp; Parade</a> is also just four kilometres from the CBD and is within walking distance of the historically vibrant suburbs of Melbourne's inner north. It's also just a short walk to Jewell Train Station and Royal Park Train Station.

Early site works have commenced on the development by Mirvac's inhouse construction arm.&nbsp;

<h2>What: Maléa, Malvern East</h2>

<h3>Where: 94 Burke Road, Malvern East VIC 3145</h3>

<h3>Who: Abadeen Group</h3>

Maléa is the first development by the Victorian arm of luxury developer Abadeen, a developer who's name has been synonymous with quality apartment developments across Sydney for the best park of two decades.

Their first development is on Central Park in Malvern East where they've created just seven apartments across a boutique building designed by Ewert Leaf with interiors by Carr.

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The Burke Road location will put residents across from the seven-hectare Central Park that is bordered by just three streets, making Maléa an incredibly rare opportunity.

Andrew Leoncelli, who leads the Victoria arm of Abadeen, says they chose the site for&nbsp;Maléa because of its incredible location opposite Central Park in the beating heart of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/malvern-east-vic-3145">Malvern East</a>.

"We are committed to delivering a project of exceptional quality in this dynamic and thriving community across from one of the great heritage parks moments from all the very best that&nbsp;<a href="/developments/melbourne-vic" target="">Melbourne</a>&nbsp;has to offer," Leoncelli says.

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Brompton is currently building Malae, which is expected to complete in late 2025.

<h2>What: Eblana, East Melbourne</h2>

<h3>Where: 140-142 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne VIC 3002</h3>

<h3>Who: PB &amp; Co.</h3>

Fitzroy Gardens is one of Melbourne's most well-known parks with historically significant gardens throughout its 26 hectares.

Luxury developer PB &amp; Co. recently revealed <a href="/new-apartments/eblana-east-melbourne-140-142-jolimont-road-east-melbourne">Eblana</a>, just four full-floor apartments on Joilimont Road, just 300 metres away from the southern end of Fitzroy Gardens, with Jolimont Reserve and Wellington Park even closer.

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The ultra-high-end project will see the redevelopment of the landmark former residence of Young &amp; Jackson publican Thomas Jackson.

Each apartment will have three bedrooms, multiple living zones, winter gardens and study retreats, as well as a fully automated car parking system likened to a James Bond-style parking.

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The three-level penthouse, expected to sell for over $20 million, will have views over Fitzroy Gardens and Melbourne's skyline. It will feature a private rooftop terrace and infinity pool, accessed by either an internal lift or a sculpted spiral staircase.

All residents will have access to a fitness centre, landscaped communal spaces for entertaining guests, and a private concierge service.

<h2>What: Highett Common</h2>

<h3>Where: 37 Graham Road, Highett VIC 3190</h3>

<h3>Who: Sunkin Property Group</h3>

While not next to an established garden so to speak, the apartment buildings in Sunkin Property Group's <a href="/new-apartments/highett-common-37-graham-road-highett-vic-3190">Highett Common</a> will be surrounding by new parks and landscaped pathways.

Four hectares of the large 9.3-hectare block has been reserved for greenery, three of which for a conservation area and one hectare for public parkland.

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The design of the open spaces has been inspired by the nature already on the site, says Tract senior principal landscape architect Mariano Lopez.&nbsp;

Highett Common will feature several architecturally designed apartments and townhomes that will home more than 1000 residents, with the buildings arranged so they overlook the parklands.

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After great success of the first two stages, Sunkin recently released the third stage of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/highett-vic-3190">Highett</a>&nbsp;Common. The Mews Collection comprises a trio of buildings with 185 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The Mews Collection also includes the first luxury apartments within the precinct.

<a href="/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a>&nbsp;is expecting the first stage of Highett Common to be complete by late 2025.

Melbourne is famous for its parks, but a lack of supply means opportunities for buyers are few and far between, with only a handful of new parkside developments coming every year.

Melbourne's top four parkside apartment developments under construction and selling in October 2024

Diversified property developer Time &amp; Place, in partnership with Woolworths Group, has been given the green light by the Victorian State Government for its $150 million mixed-use development in Glen Iris.

Designed by award-winning architects <a href="/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a>, the five-level project at 173 Burke Road will feature 60 apartments, including affordable homes - targeted at downsizers, young and multi-generational families - alongside a full-line Woolworths.

The planning approval follows engagement over many years with the local community, the City of Stonnington, as well as the Department of Transport and Planning, together with the Office of the Victorian Government Architect, and reflects feedback received on urban design, local character and traffic and car park management.

This project will target a 5-star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia for the residential aspect, showcasing a commitment to sustainability that reduces carbon emissions while also reducing costs for future homeowners and business tenants.

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The development's ground floor will feature a brand-new Woolworths supermarket, designed to provide a convenient, fresh retail offer for the local Glen Iris community, including a six-bay Direct to Boot facility.&nbsp;

From a design perspective, the external façade features inverted arches made from artisanal brickwork, reflecting Glen Iris's architectural heritage. Contemporary and timeless design features are designed to blend seamlessly with the neighbourhood’s character, reflecting Melbourne’s appreciation for raw materiality and Victoria’s architectural history.

<a href="/developers/time-place">Time &amp; Place</a> Founder and Director, Tim Price, says one of the primary&nbsp;focuses with the project has been addressing the need for diversification in housing typologies of Glen Iris.

"This project aims to meet the evolving needs of the community and enhance the overall vibrancy of the area," Price says.

"Our commitment is to enrich the suburb’s housing landscape and ensure it remains a dynamic and accessible place to live. This approach is informed by our observations of the positive impact that our Victoria Hill project has had in Camberwell, emphasising the importance of varied housing solutions to support a diverse and thriving community."

Time & Place Founder and Director, Tim Price, says one of the primary focuses with the project has been addressing the need for diversification in housing typologies of Glen Iris.

First look: Time & Place and Woolworths greenlit for Glen Iris mixed-use precinct

Construction is underway on the Milieu Property’s first inner southeast Melbourne apartment development, Plant Street in <a href="/developments/malvern-vic-3144">Malvern</a>.

The build by&nbsp;<a href="/builders/manresa-construction">Manresa Construction</a> marks the third collaboration between the duo following <a href="/buildings/one-wilson-avenue">One Wilson Avenue</a> in <a href="/developments/brunswick-vic-3056">Brunswick</a> and Otter Place in <a href="/developments/collingwood-vic-3066">Collingwood</a>.

<a href="/developers/milieu-property">Milieu</a> has built its design-driven repuation primarily in the northern suburbs since its inception in 2010. <a href="/new-apartments/plant-street-by-milieu-malvern-1-plant-street-malvern">Plant Street</a>&nbsp;is well inkeeping of their philosophy of focusing on good design principles.

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The development, situated on a nearly 1,000 sqm site on Plant Street, comprises just 21 apartments crafted by some of Melbourne's most celebrated designers.

Architecture studio <a href="/architects/ritz-ghougassian">RITZ&amp;GHOUGASSIAN</a> has designed the building, which is notable for its robust, textured concrete façade.&nbsp;

Horizontal planes are strategically placed to allow for views of the neighbourhood and gardens, while smooth slab edges play with light and shadow, creating a dynamic and unique visual experience.

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The project’s interiors, crafted by <a href="/interior-designers/georgina-jeffries">Georgina Jeffries</a>, incorporate a relaxed yet refined material palette.&nbsp;The focus on craftsmanship and comfort is evident throughout the design, ensuring that each apartment feels personal and inviting.

Acre, the landscape architect for the project, has designed the outdoor spaces to integrate seamlessly with the architecture and interiors.&nbsp;

The landscape design aims to soften the building’s strong lines, using layered and seasonal plantings to create a connection between the indoors and outdoors.

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Plant Street is being delivered in partnership with Penfold and MaxCap, and is expected to complete toward the end of 2025.

Jellis Craig Projects is selling Plant Street.

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Plant Street is being delivered in partnership with Penfold and MaxCap, and is expected to complete toward the end of 2025

Manresa well into construction at newest Malvern apartment development, Plant Street by Milieu

Construction is underway at&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/wanda-terraces-caulfield-north-14-16-hawthorn-rd-caulfield-north">Wanda Terraces</a>, a boutique apartment development in <a href="/developments/caulfield-north-vic-3161">Caulfield North</a>.

Regard construction firm&nbsp;<a href="/builders/iurada">Iurada</a>&nbsp;is leading the build of the development of just 24 apartments at the junction of&nbsp;Wanda and Hawthorn Road, which will be ready for off the plan buyers in early 2026.

Buyers now have a narrowing window to purchase and customise their two or three-bedroom apartment, which now comes with no stamp duty thanks for the VIC Government's <a href="/news/qld/vic-abolishes-stamp-duty-for-off-the-plan-apartments-could-qld-be-next">recently introduced stamp duty policy.</a>

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The architecture of Wanda Terraces has been crafted by <a href="/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>, with landscaping designed by John Patrick. The apartments aim to cater to owner-occupiers seeking premium living in a desirable location, with large outdoor spaces and high-end finishes featured throughout.&nbsp;

The interiors are designed with both aesthetics and practicality in mind, with kitchens showcasing natural stone countertops, custom cabinetry, and European appliances.&nbsp;

The open-plan layout extends into living and dining areas, creating a central hub for daily life and social gatherings.&nbsp;

Each apartment also comes with ample terrace space for outdoor relaxation or entertaining.

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Residents will benefit from several advanced security and convenience features including biometric fingerprint access, number plate recognition for seamless entry, and secure parcel lockers.

Electric vehicle chargers are available in the basement, alongside a dedicated car wash and pet wash facility.&nbsp;Each apartment includes two car spaces, further enhancing the convenience offered to residents.

Located close to Caulfield Park, Wanda Terraces provides access to green spaces and recreational opportunities.&nbsp;

The proximity to public transport, including nearby tram lines, and the shopping options at Malvern Central add to the lifestyle appeal of Wanda Terraces.&nbsp;

Completion of Wanda Terraces is anticipated in early 2026.

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Regard construction firm Iurada is handling the build that will be complete in early 2026

Construction starts at Wanda Terraces in Caulfield

"I don't buy off the plan."

That's what Melbourne resident Jill said nearly 12 months ago while contemplating a move from her family home.

Jill, who works for an international engineering company, has lived in cities like Sydney, Denver, and London over the past three decades, yet, she always envisioned settling down in Melbourne.

Still just in a research phase, it was casual coffee chat on a weekend with <a href="/project-marketer/projects-by-buxton">Projects by Buxton</a> Director Heath Thompson that decided her next move.

"The first words I said to Heath were that I wouldn't buy off the plan,"&nbsp;Jill joked as she recalled their meeting just before Christmas in 2023.

"An hour later, I was calling my friend and telling her I'd be late for our brunch."

The conversation with Heath set the wheels in motion for Jill to purchase a two-bedroom apartment in <a href="/buildings/galerie-glen-iris-1538-1540-high-street-glen-iris-vic-3146">GALERIE</a>, the boutique development in Glen Iris that is now a few months away from occupancy.

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"I appreciated Heath's considered approach to understanding my lifestage, my wants and my needs."

Since the purchase,&nbsp;Jill says she hasn't looked back.

Developer LDS Property and Projects by Buxton hosted a buyer event at Big Plans, a company that allows buyers to project their apartment onto the floor and move around furniture so they can get a life-size scale of what they're buying.

Jill had made a few changes to her floorplan, including adding a fireplace to the living room. On top of the flexibility to customise, it was the attention to detail and care from the wider team that made her&nbsp;feel part of the process.

"Rachael, the development manager from M2Co, said she had looked at the fireplace request and said that it would be a nice addition to the living space. She said she wouldn't have let me add it if it impacted my liveability or the design, and I thought&nbsp;that was so nice to know you were being looked after behind the scenes."

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Jill is excitedly awaiting settlement and a move-in date which will be before Christmas.

"At the buyer event we got to meet several of the people I'll be calling neighbours, many of whom are downsizers."

Jill says the downsize will mean less unnecessary clutter, and no maintenance of a garden, and it will mean staying in an area she has loved for many years.

On GALERIE as a whole, Jill says it ticked all the boxes for her.

"It’s the perfect balance of low-maintenance living and style, and I’m ready to enjoy my new space."

Jill took part in Urban's Buyer Q&amp;A series which focuses on the driving factors behind&nbsp;<a href="https://expert-insights/buying/the-top-eight-considerations-when-buying-off-the-plan" target="">buying off the plan</a>&nbsp;property in Australia

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"The first words I said to Heath was that I wouldn't buy off the plan," Jill joked as she recalled their meeting just before Christmas in 2023

Why a downsizer who wouldn't buy an off the plan apartment, bought an off the plan apartment in GALERIE Glen Iris: Urban Buyer Q&A

It's fair to say that the Melbourne property market has been the most challenging property market across Australia since onset of the pandemic.

Rolling lockdowns, more than any other state capital, and up there with one of the most locked down cities in the world, put the city back several paces.

This, combined with the lifestyle shift to regional areas driven by COVID, rapid interest rate increases, and ongoing tax hikes over several years, has left many demographics—who are typically eager to buy property—in a holding pattern.

Until now.

The Allan Government has introduced two key policies that they believe will stimulate the off the plan market.

The first was the announcement that they were encouraging new apartment development <a href="/news/vic/50-new-train-and-tram-zone-activity-centres-to-encourage-new-apartment-development-across-melbourne">around 50 train and tram stations</a>.&nbsp;

So far 25 of the 50 have been named, with a focus on stations that benefit from the Metro Tunnel and the well-serviced Frankston,&nbsp;<a href="/developments/sandringham-vic-3191">Sandringham</a>, Belgrave/Lilydale and Glen Waverley Lines. The rest of the stations will be announced before the end of the year.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/50-new-train-and-tram-zone-activity-centres-to-encourage-new-apartment-development-across-melbourne">50 new ‘train and tram zone’ activity centres to encourage new apartment development across Melbourne</a>

The biggest announcement however came earlier this week when the government abolished stamp duty for anyone buying off the plan. What's more, unlike previous policies that saw stamp duty paused, this policy applies to every buyer, at every price point, across the whole of Victoria, for exactly 12 months starting from October 21 2024 to October 21 2025.

<a href="/">Apartments.com.au</a> CEO Mike Bird said the challenges of the market have been well documented in the last few years, but the effect of the stamp duty changes will be felt immediately

"The shackles are off and buyers are going to be able to save tens, if not hundreds of thousands, in the next 12 months," Bird says, adding that the market, both developers and buyers, have been waiting for this sort of stimulus for several years.

"The demands put on the VIC government from the sector has forced its hand to act. We're at a significant shortfall of housing across Victoria.

"Developers aren't developing, in part because a large section of buyers can't afford prices of new apartments, which have gone up due to the cost of labour and materials. The rapid increase in interest rates has pushed first home buyers and investors out of the market, while downsizers have proven slow to respond to new apartments because they have to pay the stamp duty tax and they're choosing to stay in their homes for longer.

“While this isn’t&nbsp;a silver bullet, when paired with upcoming interest rate cuts, it should have a material impact."

Bird says the next step is to apply the same policy&nbsp;in the house and land sector.

Scott Jessop, Head of Sales and Marketing at <a href="/developers/sunkin-property-group">Sunkin Property Group</a> who is developing <a href="/new-apartments/highett-common-37-graham-road-highett-vic-3190">Highett Common</a>, set to be the&nbsp;first Net Zero Community in Victoria, says that the upcoming changes will benefit all of Victoria, impacting anyone looking to purchase or rent a property in the future.

However, he emphasizes that this is just a small step toward restoring a normal housing supply environment. Over the past decade, various negative taxes and challenges have contributed to a significantly suppressed housing supply, which has played a major role in the current housing crisis.

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Jessop says the stamp duty will help the supply of rentals due to investors now more likely to get into the market.

"I've seen investors over nearly 20 years in the market as the fundamental backbone that brings the most affordable long-term rental properties to the market and essentially housing supply.

"For both local and foreign investors that I've previously seen, the majority of them want a return on their investment and it's these types of sales, when combined with first home buyers, downsizers, and rightsizers, allows developers to secure their pre-sales to bring a project out of the ground to deliver the supply of housing."

Jessop says despite the announcement only coming earlier this week, enquiry rates have already risen.

"People&nbsp;can see there is real value in Melbourne's off the plan apartment and townhouse market when you compare it to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth's market values over the past couple of years. We also know that fundamentally Melbourne is still a great market overall and may have struggled a bit post-COVID, however good quality real estate and a good quality city will always prevail long term and a shift in interest rates and population growth will certainly assist with this."

After great success of the first two stages, Sunkin recently released the third stage of Highett Common. The Mews Collection comprises a trio of buildings with 185 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The Mews Collection also includes the first luxury apartments within the precinct.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/vic/sunkin-reveal-the-mews-collection-highett-commons-latest-release">Sunkin reveal The Mews Collection, Highett Common's latest release</a>

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Developer <a href="/developers/sma-projects">SMA Projects</a>&nbsp;accidentally timed the launch of their newest apartment project to perfection. It was earlier this month that they launched <a href="/new-apartments/the-regent-fitzroy-340-fitzroy-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">The Regent Fitzroy</a>, their new development of 64 one two and three-bedroom apartments on the site of the former Regent Theatre on Fitzroy Street. Now buyers can take full advantage of stamp duty savings across each of the configurations.

Emily Shaddick at SMA Projects said those&nbsp;spending $2.5 million on an apartment at The Regent will save well over $100,000 in stamp duty for the next 12 months.

"The savings will encourage downsizers out of their homes where previously they were looking at a hefty bill to do so," Shaddick says, adding that&nbsp;even buyers of the one-bedroom apartments at The Regent will save more than $30,000.

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Shaddick expects that, with no cap on the purchase price to receive a saving, downsizers will act swiftly on the savings.

"Downsizers and rightsizers now have an opportunity to secure a quality off the plan apartment with a floorplan that really suits their needs, and whilst developers are constructing the property, the purchaser has the flexibility to sell their current home in a future market when inevitably interest rates fall and the established market has responded."

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Marshall White Director, Leonard Teplin, who is working across several developments across Melbourne, particularly in the downsizer space, has seen a marked uptick in enquiry in a few short days since the announcement.

"This is a game-changer for downsizers," Teplin says.

"They can now purchase high-end apartments&nbsp;or townhouses without the hefty stamp duty, making the transition more financially appealing. I expect to see a surge in downsizer activity, especially in premium inner-city and Bayside locations. This also has a dual benefit of encouraging downsizers to transition from the family home, and therefore, making more established housing available for family buyers."

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Teplin believes there will be a&nbsp;significant boost in off the plan sales over the next 12 months, however, the VIC Government hitting its full-year target of delivering around 80,000 homes might still be challenging due to construction industry capacity constraints and planning approval timelines.

"If the scheme proves successful, there could be a strong case for extending it beyond the initial 12 months to maintain momentum and address long-term housing supply issues."

Noorden Projects Director Dave Lamond says he's already&nbsp;received "quite a few calls" from potential purchasers looking to make the most of the stamp duty savings they may be eligible for.

"The opportunity can certainly help the higher-end apartment buyers to make the figures work&nbsp;and developers to encourage purchasers to put pen to paper," Lamond says.

"Now is the&nbsp;hustle to get the figures through the quantity surveyors to help give people the confidence around their potential stamp duty."

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He says the savings have opened up an opportunity at some of the more premium developments he's marketing, like Duke in Collingwood which is under construction.

"It’ll be a busy 12 months in the luxury market."

"The shackles are off": What the abolition of stamp duty really means for the Melbourne new apartment market

DCF Property Group has appointed Valeo Construction Group as the builder for its New Johnston apartment development in Abbotsford.&nbsp;

<a href="/new-apartments/new-johnston-abbotsford-400-johnston-street-abbotsford-vic-3067">New Johnston</a> marks the first apartment development launched in <a href="/developments/abbotsford-vic-3067">Abbotsford</a> in four years.

The development, situated at 398-400 Johnston Street near Victoria Park Station and Victoria Park, comprises 46 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments across nine levels. New Johnston will also include ground-level retail spaces.

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New Johnston's streetscape reflects Abbotsford's industrial heritage through the use of concrete, red brickwork, metal detailing, and balustrading.

"New Johnston is contextual to its physical surroundings - the trees, the parks as well as the area's renowned architectural heritage," Calvin Huang, CEO of <a href="/developers/dcf-property">DCF Property Group</a>, said.

The northern façade, with its depth and stepped design, provides natural light to the interiors and offers sweeping views of Victoria Park.

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Andrew Zunica, Principal of Zunica Design, said the intention for New Johnson was to create a connected series of tranquil spaces through the repeated use of natural materials.

"Warm timbers envelop the apartments, stone wraps into service areas, and brass details punctuate in delicate proportions," Zunica said.

"The connection to exterior views and natural light is ever present, creating a sense of constant calm and refuge throughout the day."

Returning home to New Johnston, the cascading greenery and avenue of mature trees adorning a covered laneway separates the hospitality, office, and retail spaces on the lower levels from the residential apartments above. This walkway also guides residents to the basement car parking, bicycle parks, and a central courtyard garden.

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The 46 apartments will feature open floor plans, private balconies, and dual-aspect views, with interiors showcasing high-quality fixtures, warm natural timbers, concrete, and modern finishes.

At the heart of each apartment lies a kitchen boasting white terrazzo-style stone benchtops, engineered timber floorboards, and stone and mirror finishes, complete with premium Westinghouse appliances and innovative storage solutions.

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With a WalkScore of 90, New Johnston's location offers residents easy access to a range of amenities, including the Yarra River, Victoria Park, and prestigious schools.

<a href="/builders/valeo-construction">Valeo Construction Group</a>&nbsp;is forecasting New Johnston will be complete in late 2025. Jellis Craig Projects Director Stephen Bowtell is marketing New Johnston.

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Valeo Construction Group is forecasting New Johnston will be complete in late 2025

mikah.m@urban.com.au

Valeo Construction to build New Johnston, Abbotsford new apartments

The Allan Labor Government will deliver more homes for young people, families and downsizers around 50 train stations and tram stops in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.

In an expansion of the Government’s Activity Centre program, Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny visited Middle Brighton Station today to announce the station will form the heart of one of 50 new ‘train and tram zone’ Activity Centres to help deliver more than 300,000 additional homes across Melbourne by 2051.

The new ‘train and tram zones’ encourage more homes around high-frequency train lines – with the first 25 announced today focusing on stations that benefit from the Metro Tunnel and the well-serviced Frankston, Sandringham, Belgrave/Lilydale and Glen Waverley Lines.

Premier Jacinta Allan&nbsp;said building more homes around 50 inner-suburban train stations means young people have more opportunity to rent or buy a place that’s directly connected to public transport.

“I know it won’t fix everything, but it will deliver more homes and new life to inner suburbs that are full of jobs, transport and services – where young buyers and renters are currently locked out.”

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Melbourne’s train network has completely transformed over the last 10 years, with more services, more than 50 new or upgraded stations, 84 level crossings gone for good, more to go – and the Metro Tunnel on its way next year.

<ul>
	<li>Seven centres connected to the new Metro Tunnel will enjoy a service boost on new trains – Carnegie, Hughesdale, Murrumbeena, Oakleigh, Middle Footscray, West Footscray and Tottenham Stations. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Six centres along the Belgrave/Lilydale Line (and the existing Camberwell and Ringwood activity centres) benefit from 5-minute peak services: Hawthorn, Glenferrie, Auburn, Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham Stations. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>On the Frankston Line, four centres are located at Toorak, Hawksburn, Armadale and Malvern Stations. All level crossings on this line will go, and trains will return to the City Loop when the Metro Tunnel opens. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>On the Sandringham Line, where eight trains per hour run during peak times, four centres are located at North Brighton, Middle Brighton, Hampton and Sandringham Stations. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>On the Glen Waverley line, where nine trains per hour run during peak times, centres are located at Tooronga Station, Darling Station, plus a combined centre covering both Gardiner and Glen Iris Stations. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>One centre, Toorak Village, is a built-up area along the Route 58 tram. This centre plus Middle Footscray are classified as smaller ‘neighbourhood activity centres’ to plan for more modest growth.</li>
</ul>

The locations for the remaining 25 of 50 ‘train and tram zone’ Activity Centres will be announced in late 2024 with the release of Plan For Victoria – a comprehensive plan to support the future of every community in the state.

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All but one of the first 25 of 50 centres are based directly on train stations and all are serviced by trains, following community feedback on the 10 draft Activity Centre Plans emphasising the importance of transport connections.

The 25 centres will be delivered in two tranches over the next 12 months, with timelines to be communicated clearly. The process for all 50 new centres is likely to be complete by 2026.

The 50 new centres add to the 10 initial Activity Centres in Broadmeadows, Camberwell, Chadstone, Epping, Frankston, Moorabbin, Niddrie, North Essendon, Preston and Ringwood – but the plans won’t be the same, because every community is different.

"Activity Centre planning is about building more opportunities and better communities by setting clear expectations for long-term growth, giving the community a say early, and streamlining planning to unblock home building," the VIC Government stated.

"Overall, the vision for train and tram zones is for taller buildings in the immediate ‘core’ at the station, with gentler, scaled height limits and more low-rise apartments and townhouses alongside existing houses in the walkable catchments surrounding."

&nbsp;

The Activity Centre Pilot Program was announced in Victoria’s Housing Statement. Alongside delivering 13,300 new social and affordable homes, and Australia’s largest housing project – the Suburban Rail Loop and its six housing precincts.

Minister for Planning, Sonya Kilkenny, said the program is planning for Melbourne's future.

“This isn’t about overnight change – this is about incremental change that sets Victoria up for the next generation, so we can have more opportunities for young people and better communities for everyone," Kilkenny said.

“Many of these communities have never had a formal plan for their future before, and this process will enhance what’s special about these suburbs while delivering more homes near transport, shops, schools, services and parks.”

The Allan Government has also just announced it is <a href="/news/vic/vic-government-slashes-stamp-duty-for-off-the-plan-property-buyers-savings-available-immediately-oct-2024">removing stamp duty in full for off the plan buyers for 12 months</a>.

50 new ‘train and tram zone’ activity centres to encourage new apartment development across Melbourne

Lifestyle developer GURNER™ has received planning approval for the first stage of its Docklands mega-project, <a href="/new-apartments/elysium-fields-208-226-harbour-esplanade-docklands">Elysium Fields</a>.

The first three towers of the $1.7 billion precinct, approved by the Minister for Planning, has been designed as a futuristic wellness and anti-ageing utopia.

The 27,000 sqm site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade will house around 1,100 dwellings upon completion and will include around 3,700 sqm of immersive public landscapes and gardens. The first three towers will house around 700 dwellings. &nbsp;

In a significant coup for the project that will provide certainty in an unstable construction market, Hamilton Marino has been appointed to build the first tower. Early construction works are expected to commence in the next four weeks, prior to the public launch of sales, which is earmarked for early next year. &nbsp;

The precinct, described as a “utopian urban forest within a city” by <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNER™</a> Founder Tim Gurner, has been inspired by a futuristic approach to holistic health and anti-ageing, with the gardens, private amenities and residences incorporating the latest technologies in health and wellness. &nbsp;

Residents at Elysium Fields can expect to enjoy on-site anti-ageing facilities and equipment such as cryotherapy, IV infusions, dry and infrared sauna, red light therapy, grounding and PEMF beds, &nbsp;alongside exclusive access to the Elysian Reverse Ageing Medical Clinic that will provide medical grade treatments including MRIs, DEXA scans, brain scans, blood testing and personalised health plans.&nbsp;

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Residents will also gain access to the planned on-site Saint Haven Private Club which will be the largest in the Group’s portfolio at circa 3,000sqm, and an indulgent Haven Ancient Baths concept, also by &nbsp;Gurner Group, that will offer 15 different types of enriched water for optimum health. &nbsp;

The ancient bathhouse, to be known as Haven Ancient Baths, will be one of the world’s largest bathhouses, bringing together the latest technology while celebrating the history and science behind bathing from centuries-old traditions. &nbsp;

Designed by Fraser &amp; Partners, the precinct will include a walkable ‘path of life’ that runs the entirety of the north-south ground floor/podium plane that will be designed for running, Yoga, meditation, &nbsp;training, exercise and recovery, alongside a rooftop sports court, a private wellness club, a pool club and 5,000sqm of retail, dining and public realm amenity.&nbsp;

The precinct will also feature its very own botanical gardens, be geared for a 24/7, interactive retail, &nbsp;dining and entertainment experience, and include a stunning, futuristic glass dome, modelled on the concept of Elysium being the utopian afterlife. &nbsp;

The journey to optimal health will continue inside each residence, with the homes designed to include filtered air purifiers, filtered water, access to northern sunlight, circadian lighting and optional recovery upgrades. &nbsp;

A Joint Venture between GURNER™ and City Harbour – a consortium that includes the Liberman family, which holds the development rights to the project – the precinct’s approval means the first tower, a luxury build-to-sell offering with circa 250 residences, can launch to the public early next year, with early construction works to commence next month. &nbsp;

The development will include over 1,100 BTR and BTS apartments, a retail and hospitality precinct, a 4-star short-stay hotel of circa 100 keys and another premier 5-star hotel in the main tower of over &nbsp;250 keys, with state-of-the-art conference facilities, a business club and hospitality offerings.

Tim Gurner said Elysium Fields is a "once-in-a-lifetime transformation precinct."

"We are excited to have the opportunity to reshape the future of the Docklands and create a world-class, 24-hour destination this city deserves.

“Appointing Hamilton Marino to construct the first tower gives our clients certainty in delivery. We are committed to the precinct and will be commencing early construction works before the first launch of sales."

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Sales to launch at GURNER's $1.7 billion Elysium Fields precinct in Docklands

Beulah has revealed one of Northcote's largest houses on the banks of the Merri Creek, part of its rare new development The Wilds which will be the first carbon-neutral detached housing project in inner Melbourne.

The five-bed home on nearly 500 sqm fronts the creek and is being positioned as a tree-change within the city. The standalone home has direct access to the creek, from its private gardens that are too oriented to take in the water.

The purchaser of the home can work with <a href="/new-townhouses/brunswick-established-23-hodgson-st-brunswick-vic-3056">Beulah</a> to create a&nbsp;creekfront wellness retreat that could include things like an infrared sauna, hydrotherapy spa or plunge pool, or even a bespoke gym or studio.&nbsp;

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Located on Cunningham Street in the sought-after Westgarth precinct of <a href="/developments/northcote-vic-3070">Northcote</a>, The Wilds is a collection of 15 unique houses.

Aspiring to set a benchmark in Environmentally Sustainable Design principles, the development will be carbon neutral with all houses incorporating solar panels and being 100 per cent electric, including induction cooktops, enabling the houses to operate fossil-fuel-free.

Passive solar design ensures the buildings are designed to provide the utmost energy efficiency, with strategically placed shading to ensure better thermal comfort and experience indoors.

Additional slab insulation; cross ventilation to assist in natural cooling; double glazed windows and doors; and a 5,000L rainwater tank for gardening, toilets and laundry, further reduce the homes’ carbon footprint.&nbsp;

The house also has a three-car basement garage with provision for electric vehicle charging, while bike racks will be available within common areas to encourage sustainable transport. There will also be space for a private wine cellar.<img alt="Beulah’s The Wilds Resort House" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e86b4dad-4976-4e95-bf10-79d4ca6366cb" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Resort%20House_Artist%20Impression.jpg?VersionId=0iwxUREpMXvpB1V1oQLcqEqRHJHJXbrw" />

Beulah Executive Director Adelene Teh said the home offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live so close to nature while enjoying the benefits of a resort-style home, also in close proximity to lifestyle amenities like retailers and restaurants, with the CBD a short tram ride away.

“The Wilds is incredibly rare in design, in that the collection consists of expansive detached houses with unprecedented frontage to the Merri Creek," Teh says.

"The residence is the largest of the 15, offering one of the last remaining opportunities to secure not just a groundbreaking residence to call home, but a lifestyle that offers health, well-being and sustainability, with considered biophilic design not seen elsewhere in the inner north."

<img alt="Wilds" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c2102f3e-a6e8-4f59-8c06-a228a3cfd9ee" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202024-10-16%20at%203.42.26%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=FSu8elEno.OcXN2zbLGQfHi60H_q54jS" />

The house design prioritises health and wellbeing and was informed by extensive research, including insights from a study by esteemed environmental psychology Professor T. Hartig that looked into nature’s influence on mental restorative benefits.

"The lucky homeowner will enjoy a lifetime of these benefits, from reduced stress levels and increased creativity, to improved wellbeing and better sleep as a result of such closeness to nature," Teh says.

Beulah is known for its boundary-pushing initiatives, with its Paragon tower in Melbourne CBD hosting the largest vertical installation of solar panels in Australia, as well as the country’s first indoor urban forest.

The house is listed at $5.2 million, with the rest of the homes in The Wilds starting from $2.8 million.

<a href="/new-townhouses/the-wilds-northcote-2a-2b-cunningham-street-northcote">The Wilds</a> is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in 2025.

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The house design prioritises health and wellbeing and was informed by extensive research, including insights from a study by esteemed environmental psychology Professor T. Hartig that looked into nature’s influence on mental restorative benefits.

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