Fortis launch mixed-use Richmond development, Wiltshire House
National diversified property developer Fortis has officially launched Wiltshire House, its new mixed-use development in the heart of Richmond.
Wiltshire House offers 57 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as premium office space and a modern ground floor retail precinct ideally set just off Swan Street near East Richmond Station.
Fortis engaged SJB as the lead architect, in collaboration with landscaping by Acre, to reimagine the previously approved plans for the second building which had initially also been reserved for commercial uses.
This transformation from commercial to residential design reflects Fortis' response to the pent-up demand for high-quality residential properties in Melbourne's inner suburbs.
The apartments, with a refined natural palette, are designed with large open-plan living areas leading out to balconies via double-glazed window doors.
The kitchen, equipped with Swiss V-Zug appliances, includes a stone island bench and a butler's pantry, while the master bedroom is accompanied by a stone-topped ensuite.
Victoria's General Manager of Development, Tim Mills, says Wiltshire House aims to create a lifestyle precinct.
“As with our Sydney and Brisbane projects we are aiming to deliver more than just residences – by emphasising the existing local DNA of the areas in which our projects sit, while ensuring connection between our network of neighbouring projects within the same suburbs, we can create lifestyle precincts that add value to locals and visitors as well as our own buyers," Mills says.
Ben Baines from Colliers also highlighted the exceptional location of Wiltshire House.
"The location within Richmond, along with the Activity Centre zone which permits retail, residential and commercial, is what really sets this site apart from others," Baines says.
While ideally located around the corner from the cafes, restaurants and bars Richmond is famous for, Wiltshire House is also home to a number of resident amenity, including a and a landscaped rooftop with wellness facilities like a gym, yoga space, sauna, and showers.
There's also communal dining and entertaining spaces with city views.
