Walking tour: The top amenities within walking distance from Preston's Verre apartments

Verre in Preston, Melbourne’s north, is a new development by Wolf & Lamb on a site steeped in history.

It was one of Urban's most popular VIC projects for first home buyers in Q1 2021 for a good reason, with the 57 apartment development offering luxuries inside and out.

Plus one bedroom apartments are available from as low as $385,000, extremely affordable for a first home buyer.

With one, two and three-bedroom apartments available, Melbourne-based architecture studio, Chamberlain Architects went all out on the design.

Previously home to the location of a family owned and operated glassworks Peerless Glass, once synonymous with glass innovation in Melbourne, the development is located in a hub of retail, transport and lifestyle activities

Situated in the heart of Preston, Verre is designed with a focus on owner-occupiers and puts residents within minutes of every convenience you could ask for.

Known for its abundance of restaurants and bars, and in close proximity to the Melbourne CBD, Preston is northside Melbourne at its finest. Nearby lifestyle offerings include Merri Creek trail and St. Georges Road bike trail.

Cafe's and eateries nearby include, Pausa Pranzo, Moon Rabbit, Pad Cha Thai and Joy Jaune

Educational Facilities nearby:

• Sacred Heart School
• Preston South Primary School
• St John's College Preston
• Northern College of the Arts and Technology
• Thornbury High School
• La Trobe University
• RMIT University
• Monash University

Off-the-plan buyers have raved about the floorplans, the fixtures and finishes as well as the size of each apartment and the view to the East or West.

It is set for completion in early 2022