5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities
Jordan FidlerJanuary 7, 2021

Located within just 30 kilometres of the Melbourne CBD, the latest master planned Victorian developments are some of the most sought after in Melbourne.

These five new developments located across five different master planned communities highlight some of the best on offer across a range of apartments, townhouses and houses.

With prices ranging as low as $396,800 to just shy of $1 million, some of these developments even take eco-living to new levels.

Every development on this list is set to be completed in the next two years with limited spaces still available.

1. Lincoln Apartments

100 Overton Road, Williams Landing VIC 3027

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

Located in the heart of Williams Landing town centre, a master planned community West of Melbourne's CBD, Lincoln Apartments is a 69 residence development.

Surrounded by parks, shops and transport connections Lincoln Apartments has been developed by Cedar Woods.

DKO Architecture designed the five storey building includes a series of strong framing elements juxtaposed against refined detailing around the openings and recessed elements. The entry is celebrated by sculptural awning elements which form a shelter around the lobby.

Prices start at $419,000 for a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one parking space unit and $458,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one parking space unit.

Eligible first home buyers can save up to $25,000 with the $15,000 HomeBuilder Grant and $10,000 First Home Buyers Grant, plus it is currently offering investors an additional $15,000 off on their apartment purchases.- spacious and light filled apartments with quality interiors and seamless balconies.

Located 25km from the Melbourne CBD, it is set for completion in 2021.

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

2. Tullamore

59 Stables Circuit, Doncaster VIC 3108

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

Now under construction, the latest development at the Tullamore master planned community, Folia offers a collection of one, two and three bedroom residences, garden terraces and grand penthouses.

It is a solely Mirvac project within the Mirvac master-planned community with the design, development and construction all managed by Mirvac.

Folia draws on the landscaping, design and architecture that define the world of Tullamore. The building features a curved façade and sweeping views.

Folia is enhanced by greenery fringed balconies, a rooftop conservatory and a kitchen garden.

Located only 16km from Melbourne’s CBD, and set within the picturesque grounds of Tullamore, one-bedroom Folia apartments are available at prices starting from $400,000. 

The two-bedroom garden terraces are priced at $580,000 while the three bedroom penthouses are listed for $995,000. It is set for completion in April 2021.

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

3. Waterlea

1 Emmeline Row, Rowville VIC 3178

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities 

Waterlea is a sustainable 6 Star Green Star urban community set in 40 plus hectares of natural habitat and green open spaces. The neighbourhood sits at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne’s southeast suburb of Rowville. 

Leading the way for sustainable design, the master planned community offers a collection of two, three and four bedroom contemporary homes and townhomes; boasting future-proofed designs and positioned to optimise views. With a focus on individuality, home sizes and floor plans are varied.

Walking and bicycle trails interweave throughout Waterlea and beyond, and nestled at the entrance to Waterlea is the restored Stamford Park Homestead. Originally built in 1982, the heritage building has re-opened its doors as a café, restaurant and social hub for residents and visitors of Waterlea.

Group GSA Architects have incorporated green design into all aspects of the development. With each electric vehicle charging points, strategic shading, smart insulation, LED lighting, solar gas boosted hot water and rainwater tanks - every home will enjoy reduced water and energy bills.

Prices start at $735,000 for three bedroom townhomes and reach $980,000 for the largest and most luxurious four bedroom homes.

Waterlea is 26km South-East of the Melbourne CBD.

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

4. Jackson Green

456 Haughton Road, Clayton South VIC 3169

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

Aster Apartments is the final residential release within Cedar Woods' new up-and-coming community, Jackson Green, in Melbourne's Clayton South. Recently we were invited to take a tour of the display suite to get an idea of the brand new collection of residences now available for sale. 

Within the precinct are plenty of social spaces to connect with neighbours. On-site, you'll also find electric car charging facilities and water reuse systems in place to reduce the entire neighbourhood's carbon footprint. 

Set for completion in mid 2022, the development offers 128 residences spread across, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Prices for which start from $396,800, $524,000 and $725,000 respectively. Aster apartments are minutes from Clayton and Monash, and just 20km south-east of the Melbourne CBD. 

The developer is matching the recent State Government announcement offering 50% off stamp duty, covering 100% of the stamp duty for buyers

To speak with an agent about the Aster Apartments available for sale, request a call via Urban today, but be in quick as this is the final release of properties at Jackson Green

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

5. Burwood Brickworks

78 Middleborough Road, Burwood East VIC 3151

5 of Melbourne's most sought after masterplanned communities

The sellout apartment development in Frasers Property Australia’s landmark Burwood Brickworks community in Melbourne’s east, the Plaza Garden apartments have proven very popular and were selling out years ahead of schedule. 

Most units in the four apartment buildings have already sold out including the 70 residences in the Plaza Garden Apartment building.

It is being constructed in unison with the West Garden Apartments and South Garden Apartments, which are expected to be completed first, followed by East Garden Apartments and finally the Plaza Garden Apartment building.

The $500+ million Burwood Brickworks mixed-use community includes plans for approximately 700 homes ranging from freestanding houses, semi-detached terrace housing and apartments; 2.5 hectares of open space and parklands, community facilities and two large public spaces connected to an urban plaza adjoining a shopping centre complete with a rooftop urban farm.

Recently Frasers Property Australia won the Built Environment category at the Premier's Sustainability Awards for its Burwood Brickworks shopping centre.

The Burwood Brickworks is located 19km east of the Melbourne CBD.

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