&bull; Luxurious oversized design from Ewert Leaf Architects 
&bull; Close proximity to Carlisle Street caf&eacute; precinct 
&bull; Apartment-style display available to view for a limited time

The Inc. is located at a premium address in Caulfield North. This sought-after location is amongst quiet tree-lined streets that lead to vast parkland, rich cultural experiences and some of the city&#39;s finest dining and shopping destinations.

The Inc. is a textural masterpiece of architecture and amenity, offering expansive indoor and outdoor living&nbsp;(residences are an average of 125sqm+), with remarkable quality finishes. Sweeping views draw the eye from the bright lights of the city to the breathtaking vision of the bay, across the leafy treetops of Caulfield North. 
 
Designed by Ewert Leaf, the building is deeply considered, working with the slope of the land, effortlessly integrating with its environment. The interiors bestow an elegant and contemporary backdrop for residents to furnish in their own style with objects of personal significance.&nbsp;John Patrick Landscape Architects highly qualified team of landscape architects and an extensive portfolio of successful projects in heritage assessments, landscape conservation and management studies, the firm&rsquo;s expertise and experience is second to none.

Take refuge during Melbourne&rsquo;s winter months in front of your in-built fireplace encased in floor-to-ceiling natural stone.

Entertain in a kitchen that offers an abundance of space, sophistication, and high-end functionality. Fully integrated European appliances set amongst generous cabinetry ensure everything has its place, making entertaining family and friends or preparing a meal enjoyable and stress-free.The stone benchtop and splashback offer practical durability and earthy, tactile tones. Kitchens feature high-end appliances and an optional borderless wine fridge.

Generous open plan living and dining areas spill out to private terraces and balconies. A short drive from home will place you at Caulfield Park or amongst the melting pot of cafes, restaurants, specialty grocers, bars and boutiques on Carlisle Street, High Street or Glenferrie Road.

• Luxurious oversized design from Ewert Leaf Architects 
• Close proximity to Carlisle Street café precinct 
• Apartment-style display available to view for a limited time

The Inc. is located at a premium address in Caulfield North. This sought-after location is amongst quiet tree-lined streets that lead to vast parkland, rich cultural experiences and some of the city's finest dining and shopping destinations.

The Inc. is a textural masterpiece of architecture and amenity, offering expansive indoor and outdoor living (residences are an average of 125sqm+), with remarkable quality finishes. Sweeping views draw the eye from the bright lights of the city to the breathtaking vision of the bay, across the leafy treetops of Caulfield North. 
Designed by Ewert Leaf, the building is deeply considered, working with the slope of the land, effortlessly integrating with its environment. The interiors bestow an elegant and contemporary backdrop for residents to furnish in their own style with objects of personal significance. John Patrick Landscape Architects highly qualified team of landscape architects and an extensive portfolio of successful projects in heritage assessments, landscape conservation and management studies, the firm’s expertise and experience is second to none.

Take refuge during Melbourne’s winter months in front of your in-built fireplace encased in floor-to-ceiling natural stone.

Entertain in a kitchen that offers an abundance of space, sophistication, and high-end functionality. Fully integrated European appliances set amongst generous cabinetry ensure everything has its place, making entertaining family and friends or preparing a meal enjoyable and stress-free.The stone benchtop and splashback offer practical durability and earthy, tactile tones. Kitchens feature high-end appliances and an optional borderless wine fridge.

Generous open plan living and dining areas spill out to private terraces and balconies. A short drive from home will place you at Caulfield Park or amongst the melting pot of cafes, restaurants, specialty grocers, bars and boutiques on Carlisle Street, High Street or Glenferrie Road.

The Inc. - 554-556 Inkerman Road, Caulfield North

Local developer ITUM has chosen a leafy quiet street as a strategic location for their aptly named Carnegie apartment development, Mimosa Row, an address in between convenience and quiet.

The positioning of Mimosa Row,&nbsp;on Mimosa Road, ensures residents are just a stone's throw away from Carnegie's Koornang Road dining precinct, known for its wide range of shops, multicultural restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Among these, Spilt Milk, Shyun, a Japanese restaurant known for its fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients, the nearby Shyun Ramen Bar, and Left Field stand out as some of the local favourites.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/mimosa-row-carnegie-100-104-mimosa-road-carnegie">Mimosa Row</a>, just&nbsp;40-apartments in a low-rise series of buildings, is also conveniently located just over 10 kilometres from <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/melbourne-vic">Melbourne</a>'s CBD, just under three kilometres from Chadstone Shopping Centre, and a host of local amenities including parks, health clubs, and educational institutions.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/carnegie-vic">Carnegie</a> train station is 600 metres away, located near Carnegie Central, a mixed-used shopping mall featuring grocery stores, medical and health services, cafes, takeaways, and restaurants.

Residents are also only a five-minute drive to Caulfield Racecourse Reserve, home to a lake, picnic areas, grandstand, and horse training tracks. The venue is open every day apart from race days and major events.

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Education options are also abundant in the vicinity of Mimosa Row, with Carnegie Primary School a short eight-minute walk away, alongside St Anthony's School, Glen Eira College, and Monash University, all within a radius of 850 metres.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/itum">ITUM</a> appointed <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/platinum-construction-0">Platinum Construction</a> as the builder of the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bg-architecture">BG Architecture</a>-designed Mimosa Row. It is expected to complete in late 2025.

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ITUM appointed Platinum Construction as the builder of the BG Architecture-designed Mimosa Row. It is expected to complete in late 2025

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Leafy and convenient: How Mimosa Row takes in the best of Carnegie

Developer builder Platinum is on track to deliver Wanda Terraces, a boutique collection of oversized apartments in Caulfield North, by 2025.

Designed with owner-occupiers in mind, architecture practice Ewert Leaf ensured the inclusion of high-end finishes and a modern range of amenities that cater to residents' daily needs, convenience, and security.

This low-rise development is poised to become a sought-after destination for families and young professionals who enjoy a lifestyle of luxury and the conveniences of inner-city living in a safe, quiet suburb.

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Located in the quiet and safe inner suburb of Melbourne, Caulfield North, future residents will be just eight kilometres southeast of the CBD. With the tram at their doorstep and Malvern Station nearby, it takes around half an hour to commute to the CBD or explore the neighbouring suburbs. The area is known for its safety, tranquillity, and proximity to everything—good food, other great suburbs, excellent parks, and schools.

There are many great cafes, bakeries and ethnic restaurants, particularly around the Hawthorn Road, Balaclava Road junction, around 600 metres from Wanda Terraces. For more amenities, the Caulfield Village Shopping Centre is just two kilometres away, featuring grocery stores, pharmacies, hairdressers, barbers, and restaurants.

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Caulfield Park, a picturesque green oasis, is just a short walk from Wanda Terraces. It provides a natural extension as the residents' backyard, offering a serene escape from the urban bustle and a perfect backdrop for picnics, morning jogs, or strolls.

Caulfield Racecourse is also open to the public, providing ample space for dog owners to let their pets run inside the huge racetrack.

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St Kilda and Elwood Beach are only a 15-minute drive away, making it convenient for a change of scenery and perfect for sunny weekends or evening walks along the coastline.

Families with children will appreciate the presence of quality schools without having to venture far from home. Excellent public and private schools nearby include Caulfield Junior College, St Aloysius' School, Oakwood School, and De La Salle College. Monash University is within 1.5 kilometres.

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This low-rise development is poised to become a sought-after destination for families and young professionals who enjoy a lifestyle of luxury and the conveniences of inner-city living in a safe, quiet suburb

Wanda Terraces: Inner-city living surrounding by Caulfield North's greenery

A crop of new residents will soon be calling Footscray home.

The Keystone Property Group project, Ovation, recently topped out, with Platinum Construction behind the build of the inner-city apartments.

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Located just 5.6 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, Footscray is one of those rare suburbs that, while possessing a strong village-like atmosphere, enjoys the same connectivity to that of a city fringe locale.

Designed by architects, Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD), Ovation delivers 131 residences to the heart of the suburb, with a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

Ovation’s façade speaks to the domain’s industrial past, featuring red brick, concrete and steel, while the interiors have been designed to evoke a homely atmosphere and a sense of familiarity for its residents.&nbsp;

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Textured timber joinery teams with oak floors, imbuing living spaces with a neutral warmth - a blank canvas of sorts, to suit every buyer’s style.&nbsp;

Kitchen benchtops are appointed with a modern concrete finish for style and durability, next to plentiful integrated storage.&nbsp;

The interiors of Ovation are also very much defined by what exists outside of the apartments, with full height windows inviting in ample sunlight along with views to the city skyline and surrounding streetscapes.

Bringing a layer of greenery to the development, John Patrick Landscape Architects designed the verdancy to integrate tactfully into recesses on the façade, juxtaposing the building’s built form with lush, natural beauty.

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Two and three-bedders can still be snapped up in the development, with prices starting from $572,500.

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Located just 5.6 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, Footscray is one of those rare suburbs that, while possessing a strong village-like atmosphere, enjoys the same connectivity to that of a city fringe locale.

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Construction wraps on Footscray apartments, Ovation

Buyers have been evaluating what is vital to them when looking for their future house since the COVID-19 lockdowns.

People are spending more time at home than ever before, with international travel off the table and border closures looming. Alongside record low loan rates, people are motivated to hunt down properties that suit their changing lifestyle better.&nbsp;

According to a survey conducted by Urban, here are the following features that buyers are prioritising in 2021:

<h2>Would you rather have a prime location or top-notch on-site amenities?</h2>

Our research found that 65% of Urban users surveyed prefer to be in a good location over the 35% that prefer having access to on-site amenities. It is possible that being in a good location means that the surrounding neighbourhood is where the resident spends the most time and has the amenities that residents are looking for.

Focusing on location would also be beneficial in the long run because of investment opportunities where not only can buying in a rising area provide convenience and improved liveability, but it may also be a sensible approach to ensure your property retains its value.&nbsp;

To identify a suburb that is likely to be coveted and will retain value over time, our <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/guides/home-buyer-guide-location-indicators-to-take-into-account-when-buying-your-first-home" target="_blank">Home Buyer Guide</a>&nbsp;explains location indicators to take into account.

There are some stand-out properties that have the perfect combination of a great location and extensive on-site amenities, for example, Ivanhoe Gardens by Blue Earth Group. The development is located just off Bell Street in Ivanhoe and has a creative on-site amenity list that includes everything from a kids zone, art room and co-working spaces to car and dog washing facilities, click &lsquo;n&rsquo; collect (with chiller storage), wine cellars, and even cafe and massage studios available for lease.&nbsp;

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We found that the top enquires on location the past 3 months have been:

<ul>
	<li>VIC - Footscray, Brunswick, Keysborough, Southbank, and Melbourne</li>
	<li>NSW - Schofields, Auburn, Arncliffe, Zetland and Penrith</li>
	<li>QLD - Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Palm Beach, Kirra and Broadbeach</li>
</ul>

<h2>What&rsquo;s a bigger dealbreaker &ndash; not enough storage or no parking space?</h2>

Another survey we conducted found that there was almost a split reaction for a dealbreaker between not having enough storage with 48% and no parking space with 52%.

As a builder or architect, layouts must be taken into account for practicality and comfort. According to the Urban survey, the majority of respondents prioritise parking space over storage.

<a href="https://www.finder.com.au/car-statistics" target="_blank">Alexandra Koster</a>&nbsp;of finder.com notes that there are over 17 million cars in Australia, 92.5% are households with around 1.8 cars per household. With this being said, it is more convenient and budget-friendly for homes to have enough parking space. According to the data from Urban, there are 72.4% of buyers enquiring for at least 1 parking space in Victoria in the past month.&nbsp;

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<h2>What features make homes more appealing?</h2>

After the pandemic, we start to realise how important it is to be surrounded by loved ones, whether it be spending quality time with family or staying in the privacy of your bedroom.

Based on our research, 83% prefer to spend time in the living room as it is a place for families to come together to relax and entertain guests. In contrast, 17% prefer to be in the bedroom where there is more privacy and is typically smaller than the living room.

For the ideal living room space, there should be ample natural light (north facing window), easy flow to the dining and kitchen areas, and a comfortable place to relax and be entertained.&nbsp;

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According to <a href="https://buildsearch.com.au/average-room-size" target="_blank">BuildSearch</a>, &ldquo;The average room size in Australia varies depending on the room use. For example: A living room will generally be around 25m2, an average bedroom size will be 14m2 and a kitchen 13.5m2.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Design features that make more appealing homes:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Study nook in the living area: Enables people to work out of their bedroom when working from home</li>
	<li>Open living space: A good flow and maximum light that connects the living, kitchen and dining areas</li>
	<li>Up-to-date appliances in kitchens</li>
	<li>Flexible space</li>
	<li>Large closet space in bedrooms</li>
	<li>Smart home technology: To save energy costs and control programs remotely</li>
</ul>

In the past 6 months, people have been looking for 2 bedroom,&nbsp;2 bathroom configurations with a $600-800k budget around Queensland and Victoria. With 37.1% looking for 2 bedroom layouts and 26.6% looking for 3 bedroom layouts.

If you are looking for properties that are more likely to achieve greater resale value, keep location, parking space and an appealing living room area at the top of your list. Depending on your budget and personal requirements, if you can find a home with a location worth investing in, a home that has at least one parking space and enough storage throughout, and a spacious living room that flows easily through other spaces of a home.

Do you agree with these results? Let us know your opinions in the comments section.

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