SRL East is the first stage of the project being delivered from Cheltenham to Box Hill with 26 kilometres of twin tunnels connecting six new underground stations Thoughtful planning for the broader neighbourhoods around each SRL East station will enable around 70,000 new homes to be built in these areas by the 2050s on the doorstep of world-class public transport The new rail line will connect major employment education and retail destinations in Melbourne’s east and south east slashing travel times and connecting passengers travelling on the Gippsland corridor to destinations across Melbourne Construction of SRL East is creating up to 8000 direct jobs Golden Age Group has appointed Figurehead as the construction partner for its Box Hill South townhouse development, Wembley Hill The first release of the 143 townhouses at the Hay Street development will start construction soon and are expected to be completed in Q3 2026 "We are excited to partner again with Figurehead Construction for the construction of Wembley Hill, a development that embodies our commitment to creating sustainable, high-quality living spaces," Golden Age Group Development Director "This project is set to redefine modern living in Melbourne's eastern suburbs supplying families and home buyers an opportunity to invest in a vibrant Golden Age has released the next stage of Rothelowman-designed townhouses draws inspiration from the liquidambar trees planted throughout the streetscapes creating vibrant green links that connect different sections of the community masterplan Families and couples have been the most active buyers at Wembley Hill Sustainability and design are at the heart of the project, imagined by Cox Architecture and acclaimed landscape architects TCL The expansive 13,000 sqm of landscaped gardens and native greenery create a transition into the nearby Gardiner’s Creek Trail TCL’s design responds to the adjacent KooyongKoot (Gardiners Creek) corridor with a planting scheme that supports local biodiversity and grasses contributes to the project’s long-term ecological and community value We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home sold for the first time in 29 years on Saturday A Box Hill South homeowner who got “cold feet” and postponed an auction earlier in spring has sold her home in a surprising $1m result And the main road location that agents had worried might hinder the sale proved a key attraction for the buyer — who wants to run a dentist business from it Louise Eggleston has been in her 154 Station St home for 29 years raised her kids there and works just down the road at the Box Hill Golf Club but reluctantly decided to sell a year ago as she planned out her next chapter RELATED: Dad drops huge sum on home for kids after auction truth bomb Who owns Aussie rentals: Teachers, nurses, truckies and cops among most prolific investors Forest Hill: VFL’s first female administrator selling her house of almost 60 years “It was a bit nerve-racking,” Ms Egglestone said “I started the process earlier in the year and got cold feet after all the talk around interest rates But in the end I decided it’s about time to move on.” Her auction had been scheduled for September 21 That extra time gave her the breathing space to be more confident a sale would work but not as much as in the lead up,” she said “And in the end I just had a good feeling.” Yesterday she celebrated with champagne and some time in her garden The home’s immaculate gardens impressed buyers throughout its time on the market The home’s indoor spaces take in the garden views Ms Eggleston said she was going to miss spending an afternoon in the sun enjoying her garden but noted the suburb had changed a lot since she moved in While a growing array of restaurants had been a plus she was a little sad that the greenery surrounding her home was becoming rarer Jellis Craig Whitehorse director Daniel Bullen said the sale had come down to a battle between a first-home buyer and someone planning to use it as a work premise “The person who bought it is going to run a dentist out of it,” Mr Bullen said But having four bidders in total turn up for the auction had come as a surprise we thought maybe it would sell for $900,000 but it just tipped over that line,” Mr Bullen said An open fireplace provides space for a cosy evening in cooler weather The three-bedroom home’s chambers could soon be used for dentistry The agent said he had been watching more homes selling in post-auction negotiations after passing in as buyers had been cautious of overpaying But with two homes attracting spirited bidding from multiple parties yesterday he said there was a chance buyers were beginning to fear they wouldn’t have a home by the end of the year “If they want to get in and put a Christmas tree up the next week is kind of the last chance,” Mr 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SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime Share1 / 5Preparing the duck.Jamie Alexander2 / 5Inside Simon’s Peiking Duck.Jamie Alexander3 / 5Peking duck pancakes.Jamie Alexander4 / 5Outside Simon’s Peiking Duck.Jamie Alexander5 / 5Perfect for groups.Jamie AlexanderPrevious SlideNext SlideChinese$$$$ Simon’s Peiking Duck exudes an energy of festivity despite there being just one thing on the menu (no prizes for guessing what that is) starting with the Peking duck: slices expertly carved served with paper-thin pancakes theatrically flung across the table to your plate by the waiting uncle No surprises either when it comes to the accompanying spring onion though purists might baulk at the optional chilli oil more meat picked from the carcass and stir-fried with your preferred noodle – handmade crispy egg or hor fun – before the bones are used for a herb-and-spice laden soup and considering the very reasonable $2 corkage it would be remiss not to BYO a nice bottle of gamay or pinot noir It’s Hong Kong spliced with a Melbourne metro activity centre: all startlingly shiny apartment towers spiking up from Whitehorse Road and enough ground-level bustle to make pedestrians occasionally wonder what country they’re in of course – the 2021 census found that of its 22,481 residents 25.7 per cent were born in China or Hong Kong The first point of contact others might have with the eastern `burb 14 kilometres from the city is with its dizzying choice of Asian restaurants delivering the flavours of regions both well-known and more obscure and making the Box Hill Central food court an exercise in glorious indecision Nor is Box Hill a stranger to the second-wave cafe (a pimped-up avo toast is not in shortage in these parts) while the bar scene in this once-dry area can be described as a bull market the amenity for residents means there’s little need to venture into the OG Melbourne city centre from its up-and-coming rival good schools – Box Hill High is one of Melbourne’s better performing public high schools – and its rail market-entry price points for young people starting out on their property journey while downsizers can also find a gleaming luxury eyrie to call their own lock-up-and-leave paradise there’s no shortage of palatial new builds taking their architectural reference points from the Old World The brick-veneer homes from the solidly respectable mid-century past have more of a chance of being retained rather than bulldozed these days – partly due to the prohibitive cost of renovating but also thanks to the growing appreciation of their simple with Ripple Wu from McGrath Box Hill I love Carrington Road for its beautiful landscaping with ornamental pear trees and its lovely easy walking for pedestrians. It has cafes and shops yet still has lots of greenery. The nightlife is vibrant in Box Hill, and it gives good access to it. Windsor: This inner southern suburb has a quirky soul, unlike its neighbours Canterbury: This suburb has been hosting legendary Christmas carols since 1940 Cheltenham: Melbourne’s golfing ‘burb where buyers still get ‘bang for their buck’ Box Hill is a hub for the whole eastern suburbs. It combines its history and modernity well – lots of historic old buildings are tucked in with towers built over recent years. The old and new sit so well together. There has been a lot of development happening in Box Hill over the past seven or eight years, but it has slowed now. The area attracts a wide demographic – young couples getting a toehold in the market with apartments, while downsizers are among the owner-occupiers in the market. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Construction has officially commenced on the highly anticipated Wembley Hill luxury townhome development in Box Hill South following approval from the Whitehorse City Council Planning Department is set to transform 15 Hay Street into a thriving residential community The ambitious development will feature 143 three and four-bedroom luxury townhomes spread across 13,000 square metres of private green space and parklands has designed each townhome with a unique façade utilising a neutral palette of brickwork complemented by natural timber accents and vertical greenery Sustainability is at the forefront of Wembley Hill’s design energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and filtered rainwater connections for irrigation and utilities These eco-friendly features have already attracted significant interest with 60 per cent of Stage One properties sold off the plan The development has particularly appealed to young families seeking spacious low-maintenance housing within the desirable Box Hill High School zone as well as young couples looking to upgrade from smaller units Residents will benefit from the project’s prime location which abuts directly onto Gardiner’s Creek Trail providing immediate access to abundant parklands for exercise and recreation designed by award-winning Australian firm TCL will feature nearly 200 trees and lush shrubbery ensuring year-round colour and natural beauty has crafted light-filled interiors that offer generous external views and ventilation adaptable living arrangements suitable for multi-generational families Formerly home to Hays International College Wembley Hill is strategically positioned next to Wembley Park The development is just a five-minute drive from central Box Hill providing easy access to high-quality community amenities and public transport has highlighted the project’s potential to drive local development and create a thriving Wembley Hill is poised to become a standout addition to Box Hill South’s residential landscape You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New leadership team appointed to overhaul QLD’s construction regulator Engineers Australia calls for target of 60,000 additional engineering graduates by 2035 Willmott Dixon selected to lead construction of Northern Roots Visitor Centre in Oldham New York state launches US$16.6m road resurfacing initiative on Long Island Foster + Partners unveils design for luxury green community on Laheq Island Victoria Tower Adelaide celebrates topping out milestone Plus Architecture secures DA approval for landmark build-to-rent project in West Melbourne Why concrete carbon sequestration could revolutionise the construction industry Adoption of AI in construction remains low with widespread concerns CFMEU investigation uncovers bad behaviour in building industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation A Box Hill South house with a brick pyramid roof and central courtyard that turns the home into a sundial has been crowned Australia’s best architectural residence home for 2024 The unusual residence received the top prize for a residential house at the Australian Institute of Architects’ National Awards as Victorian buildings scooped up 13 awards in total AIA awards national jury chair Stuart Tanner said it was an “extraordinary” result for the state RELATED: Undervalued Australian suburbs about to take off Why $57m royal mansion is falling into disrepair 15 homes, $200m+: racing gurus’ true wealth revealed was named the nation’s best new home in the awards and was built with a masonry roof in an unusual pyramid shape It was also designed around a central courtyard that Mr Tanner turned into a sundial throughout the day An Anglesea home built out of torn clay bricks as a beach home for Wardle Studio boss Rob Wardle also won a gong in the new residential housing category as Victorian entries squeezed out contenders from every other state or territory Naples Street House by Edition Office took out the award for residential house of the year Mr Tanner also lauded the success of South Melbourne’s Ferrars and York building which turned a disused patch of dirt between a main road and the suburb’s light rail into the kind of urban housing the city now needed to embrace The Naples Street House becomes a sundial throughout the day “Higher density is a contentious issue in Melbourne at the moment but I do feel that being receptive to projects like this that are designed right is the absolute go,” Mr Tanner said “Otherwise it would have been an empty site on the edge of a railway that people would just drive past.” Ferrars & York by Six Degrees Architects The six-storey project earned Six Degrees Architects the nation’s highest accolade for a multi-residential building — and despite it’s busy location — had used clever architectural design and materials to make the residences silent within Clifton Hill Primary School by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Geelong’s Arts Centre by ARM Architecture won a national award for interior architecture an urban office complex dubbed T3 Collingwood earned Jackson Clement Burrows the nation’s top prize for commercial architecture and Clifton Hill Primary School won an award in the education category Mr Tanner said while Victoria’s population ensured it regularly vied with NSW for the state with the most award winners this year’s results had been “extraordinary” Geelong Arts Centre Stage 3 won an award for interior architecture “It points to the fact that there is a very very strong school of design in Melbourne,” Mr Tanner said “It is one of the most liveable cities and it’s worth taking note of any city or region that is investing in or supporting good design.” – The Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture T3 Collingwood | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects | VIC | Wurundjeri Country – National Award for Commercial Architecture Openwork & Finding Infinity | VIC | Wurundjeri Country T3 Collingwood by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects won an award for commercial architecture – National Award for Educational Architecture Clifton Hill Primary School | Jackson Clements Burrows Architects | VIC | Wurundjeri Country – The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture Burnt Earth Beach House | Wardle | VIC | Eastern Maar and Wadawurrung Country – National Award for Interior Architecture Geelong Arts Centre (Stage 3) | ARM Architecture | VIC | Wadawurrung Country Berninneit Cultural and Community Centre | Jackson Clements Burrows 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Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Aussie idea could gift Kamala the presidency Epic Vic estate designed to host concerts was inspired by a movie Mildura’s oldest home gets modern makeover follow the instructions for your browser below Golden Age Group has officially kicked off construction at its BOX HILL SOUTH townhouse development, Wembley Hill Following approval from Whitehorse City Council Golden Age has started civil works on the Hay Street project of 143 three and four-bedroom homes which are expected to complete in Q3 2026 Wembley Hill will also feature 13,000 sqm of private green space and parklands curated by landscaper TCL Project architect, Cox Architecture, has selected a neutral palette of brickwork complemented by natural timber accents and vertical greenery. Strikingly individual, each townhome has a unique façade The project design incorporates a host of energy and environmentally-conscious initiatives and filtered rainwater connection to irrigation and utilities Over 60 per cent of the homes in stage one have sold with buyers drawn to the development due its built-in sustainability which will deliver instant cost-savings for homeowners The buyers are mostly young families looking for spacious, low-maintenance housing within the desirable Box Hill High School zone and young couples taking their second step up the property ladder With the development abutting directly onto Gardiner’s Creek Trail to the south, residents will enjoy immediate access to an abundance of parklands for exercise and recreation.  Designed by award-winning Australian landscape architecture practice TCL the landscaping plans incorporate the planting of almost 200 trees amid shrubberies that will deliver year-round colour The thoughtfully planned townhomes feature light-filled interiors designed by leading interior design firm, MIM Design to provide residents with generous access to external views and ventilation adaptable living arrangements that support multi-generational living Wembley Hill was formerly home to Hays International College and is positioned next to Wembley Park The location is five minutes drive from the central hub of Box Hill and is in easy reach of high-quality community amenities and public transport You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Click PLAY to hear Emilia’s FULL review of Simon’s Peiking Duck  Simon’s Peiking Duck is modest yet celebrated by locals who know it for its specialty: the famed Peking duck Simon’s stands out for its focus on one of China’s most iconic dishes The history of Simon’s Peiking Duck is intertwined with a deep respect for the craft of duck preparation having spent years honing his skills before opening the establishment before he passed in 2018 and handed on his skills It’s the kind of place where conversation flows easily around round tables shared long tables through the middle and smaller tables around the outside customers sit back at the paper-lined tables destined to finish a lot messier than when you arrive The three-course menu at Simon’s Peiking Duck is straightforward yet delectable which could feel backwards but instead is actually my favourite approach to any meal; start with the thing you most want to eat There’s only two options on the menu and they’re both variations of the set menu If you were paying attention when you entered you would’ve seen your duck being carved with precision and flair before it gets carefully placed in a circle around wings and drumsticks tossing pancakes onto your plate with a casual before proceeding to plate it all up for you with cucumber spring onion and their notoriously good plum sauce The skin is thin and the crispiest I’ve ever had with just the right balance of fattiness beneath it along with the slivers of spring onion and hoisin sauce that accompany the dish The second course is a duck bone broth with tofu and perfectly balances the richness of the main course Coming off a run of sickness in the last couple of weeks this is the kind of heart warming broth I’d been needing Based on their recommendation I went with the crispy egg noodle without a second of regret The stir fry sauce lapped the crunch of the noodles making the perfect balance Though Simon’s Peiking Duck is fully licensed it’s worth noting that the alcohol menu is somewhat sparse with a limited selection of wines and beers and this is a great option if you want to pair your meal with something specific By the end of the courses you’ve eaten through the whole duck nothing wasted and based on how good it was there was also nothing wasted that hit the table in front of us what does a whole duck and sides set you back I was in disbelief when I was told on the phone the whole duck was $89 for three of us to eat it was still just $89 beer or soft drink each we left there having spent a whole $112 service and expertise that goes into each meal at Simon’s OK I’ve gotten this far into this review having to write ‘peiking’ spelt wrong The answer is apparently just because Simon was a quirky guy like that Another memorable aspect of the dining experience at Simon’s is the relaxed While the chef is deeply involved in the preparation and service of the duck there’s a certain informality to the place the chef who took over from Simon when he passed in 2018 was seen sitting with his friends while waiting for the next round of orders The laid-back vibe reinforces the sense that Simon’s Peking Duck is more than just a business; it’s a passion project where good food is the priority He was well known for tossing his famous duck pancakes while serving customers while his sense of humour and loveable nature made him an unforgettable part of the city's dining experience here and while Simon's Peking Duck Chinese Restaurant will never be the same it survives in his honour and lives up admirably to his legacy of making the best Peking duck in Melbourne This Box Hill classic serves up traditional Chinese fare with personality and style and there are two options as to how it's served It is served alongside stir-fried bean shoots with duck meat and duck bone soup with bean curd Option two skips the bean shoots and instead comes with duck stir-fried with handmade crispy noodles Pair it with some steamed rice and a bottle of Tsing Tao and you've got yourself a Chinese feast If you'd prefer to venture elsewhere on the menu the top beef options include sizzling butter beef and Mongolian beef while the seafood options include royal Peking chilli fish and chill prawns there are mixed vegetable with mushrooms and green vegetables stir-fried with generous amounts of garlic Desserts at Simon's Peking Duck Chinese Restaurant include banana fritters with ice cream and syrup or the holy deep fried ice cream there is a modest wine selection of three options; sauvignon blanc Despite soaring interest rates and a cost-of-living crisis there are just six suburbs in Australia where it is cheaper to buy a house today than it was in 2019 Over the past five years house prices have generally been on an upward trajectory, despite a string of interest rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia resulting in the highest cash rate in 12 years – 4.35 per cent.  But new analysis by Domain shows there are only six suburbs – in Victoria and Western Australia – that have bucked the trend and become more affordable compared to 2019. “The fact that we have house prices rising across almost all of the suburbs in five years and only have six suburbs that are more affordable than what they were in 2019 highlights the undersupply of stock in the housing market.” Tasmania’s freezing streak: How the coldest region in Australia keeps its property market alive in the depths of winter Australia’s 2024 property market: Prices slow across Australia – except in Brisbane and Perth What it’s like owning an investment property in Australia’s 2024 economy “Box Hill had a lot of development sites that were selling for very high prices five or so years ago; it was peak development market,” he says. “And interest rates were a lot lower at the time so properties were selling a lot higher then, too.” Chan says some of the properties he sold five years ago are now going “for a lot less than what they were selling for in 2019”. He adds that a decline in the number of properties coming to market in the suburb in the past year had contributed to a drop in the median house price. “Box Hill isn’t a big suburb and in the past year, we had fewer houses being sold than in previous years,” he says. “Once a house is sold, it’s not going to be sold again for a very long time so we’ve seen a drop off in the number of houses coming to market lately.” 1 Bath2 ParkingView listing In Melbourne’s north Brunswick West is another suburb where prices have retreated It now has a median house price of $907,500 down 11.5 per cent in five years and 6 per cent year-on-year Local agent Jason Sharpe of Woodards says the “capacity to buy and renovate was significantly cheaper” in 2019 than it is now, which was driven by low interest rates that put upward pressure on house prices. In June 2019, interest rates were at 1.25 per cent – 3.1 points lower than today. “Our primary market consists of people moving out of North Fitzroy and North Carlton and into suburbs like Brunswick West and East – those inner-city suburbs,” Sharpe says. “They often move from a single-fronted home to a double-fronted one and undertake a significant renovation. “Today, some of those top sales we’re achieving reflect the results of those renovations, or new house builds that were done only a few years ago. “ Not far from Brunswick West is the inner-city suburb of North Melbourne  which has a median house price of $1.08 million according to the latest Domain House Price Report This is down 4.4 per cent over five years and 10 per cent year-on-year Sharpe says changes to the land tax on investment properties in the state have pushed many investors to offload property in the past year. “A flow of investor stock is being sold off the back of changes to the tax rulings so there has been a slight downturn in pricing in the marketplace,” he adds. “There is a bit of uncertainty around interest rates at the moment so there will be a level of caution from both buyers and sellers in the coming months.” Powell says the suburbs that had gone backwards in Melbourne will slowly head into a period of price recovery. “One of the trends that has helped pull down prices is people leaving the city,” she says. “In some of these Melbourne suburbs in particular, what we could see is the perception of value that will be built there and I am certain that we will eventually see them move into positive growth.” the costal town of Geraldton has seen house prices fall by 9.3 per cent over five years to $330,000 East Perth’s median house price is down 4.1 per cent in five years to $540,000 house prices fell by 3.4 per cent in five years to $855,000 Despite the poor house price performance over the five years from 2019 “I think properties in East Perth and West Leederville have gone through the roof,” says Adrian Abel of Abel Property Sales. “I sold a townhouse in West Leederville 18 months ago for $960,000 and we’ve just sold it again for $1.28 million. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing David Potiuch of Geralton Property Team says property in Geraldton is relatively cheap and prices have risen steadily over the years. “The level of demand for houses in this suburb has been supporting and lifting property prices, and even then, properties are still very cheap compared to what you can get elsewhere in Australia,” he says. “So we have a range of local buyers and investors who are hoping to buy here.” Powell says that, in 2019, property prices in Perth performed poorly, and now there are still suburbs that “have not reached a peak price”. “We’ll likely see those prices lift in the next quarter,” she says. Wembley Hill is an idyllic neighbourhood with a captivating spirit of place that is coming soon to Box Hill South a community of architecturally designed townhomes are surrounded by tiered gardens Beautiful facades with a palette of warm and off-white brickwork complimented by natural or charcoal timber accents and vertical greenery • Solar panels are included for each household to maximise energy saving • Spacious interiors designed by MIM Interior High-end finishes and appliances and intelligent joinery solutions which support the rituals of modern lifestyles • Over 13,000sqm of green spaces with cascading landscape • Prime Location - Situated in the coveted and highly desirable Box Hill area • Box Hill High school zone surrounded by distinguished educational institutes • 5 mins drive to Box Hill central SKY SQR and other local eateries • Sitting next to Gardiners Creek as a natural bonus Wembley Hill’s captivating botanical qualities are what gives it its alluring sense of place • Exclusive amenities will be built within the community • The developer Golden Age group is an industry leader with impressive background in high-end commercial and iconic residential addresses across Australia.* For detailed policy implementation https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/temporary-plan-duty-concession View the privacy policy Urban's Top 3 Reasons to Love Wembley Hill 1. A Vibrant Urban Oasis in Box Hill South Don't let the opportunity to make Wembley Hill your urban sanctuary slip away. This project, crafted by Golden Age Group and Cox Architecture with interior designs by Mim Design, embodies the epitome of style and convenience. It's more than just a home; it's a statement of your sophisticated urban lifestyle. We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! western laneway and the southern part of the western ring road with five visitor carparking spaces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStage 2 will involve building 18 houses on the western laneway the creation of wetland open space and five visitor carparking spaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last stage of the project will include the construction of 12 houses along the river.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere will be a total of 104 three-bedroom houses Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook The Wembley Hill project will cover a site area of 50,116sq m along 15-31 Hay Street and will provide 147 houses in a mix of different types of housing and communal open space Documents provided to the City of Whitehorse Council state that the estimated cost of development is $67.9 million The site last exchanged hands in November 2020 with final settlement in November 2021 for $61 million Title deeds list Golden Age Hay Street Pty Ltd as the owner of the site There will be seven stages of development with the first stage involving the construction of 20 houses on the site of a former school complex Earthworks across the entire site will also be built in the first stage as will the construction of the southern access road western laneway and the southern part of the western ring road with five visitor carparking spaces Stage 2 will involve building 18 houses on the western laneway the rest of the western ring road and six visitor street carparking spaces There will be 22 houses built along with the southern ring road and eastern ring road with nine visitor carparking spaces during the third stage The fourth stage will have 16 houses built on the northern boundary and more roadworks and 11 visitor carparking spaces built while the fifth stage will have 32 houses built on the northern island part of the ring road Stage 6 will involve building 22 more houses on the southern island of the ring road the creation of wetland open space and five visitor carparking spaces The last stage of the project will include the construction of 12 houses along the river There will be a total of 104 three-bedroom houses 39 four-bedroom houses and four five-bedroom houses along with 31 visitor carparking spaces Each house will have bicycle storage within the garage with either double garages or tandem parking spaces provided for each house The residential estate will be situated along Gardiners Creek and will include a riverside reserve and green corridors stretching from east to west through the site Communal open space will be delivered in two stages as part of the project Other projects for the developer include its mixed-use project at 521 Station Street in Box Hill, the Sky Square Box Hill project as well as projects at Glen Waverley and Brighton The developer also has a two-tower residential project going up alongside the Queen Victoria Markets in the heart of Melbourne as the markets go through a restoration and revitalisation process The Author Townhomes in Box Hill South by G3 Projects will have multigenerational living arrangements in most of the properties A development to write home about is coming to Box Hill South featuring a large precinct set to embrace multigenerational living In an area better known for high-rise apartment towers the almost 1.3ha Author Townhomes development will have 10 houses and 43 townhouses The project will replace a former independent living community for the retired on Station Street with the 37 four-bedroom homes set to contain a secondary main bedroom on the ground floor G3 Projects managing director Bobby Lim said the ground-floor space could also double as a playroom “We are expecting a lot of Chinese interest Greenery surrounding the homes will be on show from inside via extensive glazing while some houses will have close to 300sq m of interior space Four-bedroom properties will have a double garage while the 16 three-bedroom offerings will have a second parking space in their driveway Open-plan living zones and courtyard gardens will feature in all homes as will engineered timber floors and polished stone surfaces Kitchens will showcase waterfall-edge island benches and 900mm cooktops Marble island benches in the kitchens add a luxurious tone to the homes A study or multipurpose room can also be added to layouts A landscaped communal area at the centre of the development will include lawns The development will be officially launched with the advent of Chinese New Year next week An event planned at the development’s 325 Station Street display will give the first 10 buyers free upgrades to their homes Mr Lim said they were aiming to start construction in the third quarter of this year and finish in 2023 Timber floors will accentuate the development’s open-plan living spaces Three-bedroom townhouses are priced from $899,000-$1.02m Four-bedroom offerings will start in the mid $1.2m range rising to the $1.3m bracket SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items ShareEvery restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide 2025 in East Melbourne. See all stories.1 / 4Sheng jian bao (pan-fried pork buns.Pete Dillon2 / 4Hong’s Dumplings.Pete Dillon3 / 4Wonton soup.Pete Dillion4 / 4There are plenty of noodle dishes on the menu.Pete DillionPrevious SlideNext SlideCritics' PickHow we score This perpetually packed pitstop is known for the popular Shanghai breakfast food sheng jian bao. The pan-fried pork buns are made with a more substantial dough than the oft-compared xiao long bao but contain a similar piping-hot liquid inside. Nibble yourself an access point, slurp the viscous pork broth, then decide whether to attack the criminally crispy underside or the fluffy steamed apex next. Both setting and service are no-frills – you’ll choose your own table and order at the counter – but the draw is the promise of top-notch dumplings, on which Hong’s delivers across the board. Jumbo wontons jammed with pork and shepherd’s purse (the zesty wild green) in a clear, light broth will heal any ills, as will smoky spring onion oil noodles. Hong’s is only open three days a week, so take some frozen delights home in case the craving hits between visits. 10 of Melbourne’s best Chinese restaurants from the Good Food GuideContinue this series The IndependentA decade in, still as strong as ever. IndochineSpecial-occasion restaurant for generations of families. The HillsTop-tier wine to toast pizza time. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Once a muse for Australian landscape artists such as Tom Roberts and Jane Sutherland Box Hill has transformed from a rural town of orchards vineyards and farms into one of Melbourne’s fastest growing health and education hubs Located on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation Box Hill has undergone rapid change since European settlement in the 1830s – evolving with the needs of its residents as it grew from a town of 154 people in 1871 to a lively Melbourne suburb of almost 30,000 today Now a hive of multicultural activity with a large Chinese community, remnants of Box Hill’s humble beginnings can still be found throughout the area – from the symbolic White Horse statue to the Railway Hotel’s façade on the corner of Station Street and Whitehorse Road the new underground Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) station at Box Hill will make it easier and faster to access the area’s thriving retail education and health services – and support more housing Change has always been a feature of the Box Hill community – and SRL will be part of its exciting next chapter Let’s look back at the moments that made Box Hill what it is today From fashion to local families and festivals nothing has changed Box Hill more than the individuals who make this suburb a community Box Hill experienced rapid population growth following World War II The Whitehorse festivals of the 1960s introduced new cuisines from around the world – a taste of the suburb’s future Box Hill is home to one of Melbourne’s largest Chinese communities with the annual Lunar New Year festival a must-see celebration of Chinese culture the White horse Hotel was rebuilt with an addition that’s become a symbol of Box Hill – the White Horse statue When Box Hill became a dry area in the 1920s during prohibition the hotel was delicensed and became a boarding house before being demolished in 1934 The White Horse and portico were saved and erected in Whitehorse Road – later to be replaced by a fibre glass replica so the original could be safely rehomed in the Town Hall transport kept pace – with Box Hill boasting the first ever electric tram in the southern hemisphere transporting passengers to and from the train station The Box Hill train station itself has had many updates since it opened more than 140 years ago – including moving the station underground as part of the Station Street level crossing removal in the 1980s Box Hill Central shopping centre was built over it shortly after First known as Whitehorse Plaza when it opened in 1974 the shopping complex brought together all the community’s shopping needs under one roof for the first time A southern shopping centre was built over the train station in the 1980s – providing easy access to the complex for passengers Box Hill Central has been redeveloped and rebranded over the years and is now home to a diverse mix of stores and restaurants that reflect the area’s multicultural character Surrey Dive was purchased by the Council and became a swimming hot spot in 1905 after it filled with water from a natural spring Surrey Dive became Australia’s first Olympic-standard size pool – hosting swimming carnivals that would attract athletic champions a severe drought saw the swimming hole become unsuitable for use and it was drained backfilled and turned into an ornamental lake that locals and ducks alike enjoy today As Box Hill continues to evolve and Melbourne grows to be a city of 9 million people by the 2050s SRL will better connect Victorians to education health services and jobs across Melbourne’s middle suburbs – helping to meet the needs of this ever-changing suburb the new underground SRL East station at Box Hill will be one of the busiest stations in Melbourne It will attract more investment and businesses to Box Hill – including more jobs and a range of diverse and affordable housing Beyond the rail line and better travel connections SRL will deliver the new station will feature pedestrian plazas traffic-free connections to public transport and shops and new public open spaces – including a linear park on the south side of Whitehorse Road SRL will also create opportunities for new recreation areas and improved walking and cycling paths that will make Box Hill an even more attractive and vibrant place to live Historical images courtesy of Box Hill Historical Society. This is probably not the page you’re looking for Once a bridesmaid, but now for many a first-choice location, it’s a distinct entity from its Box Hill and Box Hill South counterparts and has its own story to tell. The Eastern Freeway, which forms much of the suburb’s northern border, plays an important part in Box North’s differentiation, director Tim Heavyside, of Fletchers real estate agency, says. “There’s really easy access to the freeway, which makes a difference in desirability,” he says. “But what we’ve seen over the not too distant past is people priced out of Balwyn North, East Kew and Mont Albert saying, ‘We can find something much better in Box Hill North.’ It’s a lovely area with lots of amenity for families.” Box Hill North came later to the Melbourne party than Box Hill proper. Its built history mostly centres on the era from the 1940s to the 1960s. Before that, when the rest of Box Hill was being developed, it remained a redoubt of paddocks and market gardens. These days it retains many original houses on good-sized blocks, which are attractive both to lovers of mid-century design with renovation blueprints in hand and developers keen to add to the area’s growing townhouse population. Amenity abounds in the greater ’hood, with Box Hill Hospital and Westfield Doncaster in the area. The Koonung Creek Trial runs through remnant bushland alongside the Eastern Freeway and can take intrepid bicycle riders all the way into the city. Box Hill North’s median house price is $1.14 million (against $1.24 million in Box Hill South and $1.45 million in Box Hil), Domain’s latest House Price Report shows. with three good-sized bedrooms and open-plan living with meals zone There’s a covered al fresco deck and a courtyard out back For the kids you will discover a built-in cubby at the side of the home Demand for guarantor home loans on the rise as parents race to help children onto property ladder Villa Italia: The young couple turning a ’70s renovation into their dream home These are the cheapest suburbs to buy within 10km of Australia’s capital cities Agent: Jellis Craig, John Stack 0402 443 312 3 Baths1 ParkingView listing Nestled in a quiet pocket of the suburb this contemporary home has style and function On the ground floor are the kitchen and dining rooms and a study There is also the main suite with walk-in wardrobe and en suite Agent: Buxton, Jim Chen 0451 510 527 Golden Age Group is paying $61 million for Box Hill South’s former St Leo’s College The five hectare site at 15-31 Hay Street was offered by Cor Cordis as mortgagee in possession It was previously owner-occupied by international school Canaan which in 2015 unsuccessfully sought a permit for townhouses and an apartment and aged care village containing seven storey buildings The majority of the property is zoned General Residential 5 – the balance “This iconic and unrepeatable…site attracted strong interest from institutional private and offshore developers,” Mr Burgess said “Premium land holdings that are appropriate for medium density development in Melbourne’s established middle ring suburbs are increasingly scarce and continue to be highly sought after” Elsewhere in Melbourne recently, Golden Age, directed by Jeff Xu, launched a sales campaign for strata office suites within a 27-level complex at 130 Little Collins St for years owned by the Uniting Church (story continues below) Mortagee sells nearby ex-Canaan site for $8.5m Box Hill South is about 14 kilometres from town The neighbouring Box Hill is a major Activity Centre causes it to be considered Melbourne’s second city Golden Age is behind one of the biggest upcoming projects – its Sky Village to contain two 18 level towers with apartments Deague Group’s Whitehorse Towers is also this height In May Vicinity proposed the suburb’s tallest building – 48 storeys as part of a $2 billion master-planned development affecting two sites joining Box Hill train station Coincidentally near to those addresses this week, Cor Cordis sold another former Canaan controlled parcel – 13 Prospect St – for $8.5m The educator paid $8.25m in 2018 and won approval to build a 25-level residential building incorporating the adjoining lot A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login 31 Fowler St, Box Hill South was built and occupied by modernist architect THE Box Hill South home of a respected 1950s modernist architect could be lost to developers after hitting the market Architect groups and fans of modernist designs fear 31 Fowler St will be snapped up by developers and demolished Modernist Australia’s Patricia Callan grew up in a mid-century home and is a devout admirer of architect David Chancellor RELATED: ‘Lind House’ outcome spurs council to save Melbourne modernist homes “He’s a notable architect — he’s not an obscure person,” Ms Callan said “And this is a gorgeous home that doesn’t need any work “So it’s annoying that the home isn’t being sold on its own merit but on its land value.” There are soaring timber ceilings and exposed brick walls throughout many of the rooms Ms Callan said if the home sold to a developer every second day a beautiful house goes down.” The five-bedroom home is on the market with a price guide of $2.1-$2.25 million and a sales pitch aimed at developers “This superb property has a lovely clinker brick home on it but also presents an enticing development opportunity,” its listing on realestate.com.au says Its listing on the market comes after Whitehorse City Council rejected a 2015 plea by Built Heritage to provide heritage protection for the property saying it would affect their property’s value by limiting redevelopment opportunities Listing agent Cooper Newman Real Estate’s Greg Cooper said he knew there was a section of the community that appreciated the five-bedroom home’s history He said there had been interest from buyers who wanted to preserve the home as well as from developers with some prospective purchasers even coming down from Sydney to inspect the property A second living room has access to the gardens the preference for the vendors and myself would be for an owner-occupier to buy the home,” Mr Newman said the owners don’t want to dictate who will buy it and my role as a real estate agent is to get the best sale for the vendor.” Mr Archibald purchased the gable-roofed clinker brick home from the Chancellors in 1980 Built Heritage principal Simon Reeves said Mr Chancellor had owned and occupied the home for 23 years with Edna Walling designing the native gardens Even when the home caught fire in the early 1970s Mr Chancellor chose to rebuild the home based on its original plans The home is on 1210sq m and is zoned neighbourhood residential which the Whitehorse Planning Scheme believes is “intended for minimal residential change with sites in this zone limited to a maximum of two dwellings per lot.” SUBURB PROFILE: BOX HILL SOUTH Any lingering market reservations were dispelled with the sale of the Box Hill Motel for $1.95 million above initial forecasts The 4041sq m property at 177 Station St, Burwood sold for $5.95 million to a Chinese developer after receiving 26 offers It was the biggest sale in the suburb for the year overcoming the $4.3 million paid for 358-360 Burwood Highway in June The property exceeded expectations by almost $2 million Price expectations for the property were between $4-$4.4 million Savills director Nick Peden said he couldn’t remember a listing receiving so many offers “It was the perfect recipe … we would never anticipate that many “To receive 26 offers to purchase the property it is evident that buyers are out in force for well located landholdings with holding income and exceptional development potential.” Asian buyers made up 70 per cent of the interest International developers were attracted to the property’s location 23 rooms are still in operation at the motel “The Asian market was very attracted to that location,” he said adjoins a fair bit of parkland there and in a great area near the Deakin Uni and the fact that it’s got a really good underlying land (helped the sale).” which generates annual rental income of $175,534 Mr Peden said the sale was also a sign the Box Hill residential market was performing strongly enough to attract foreign interest tipped to top $11mNathan Mawby Box Hill’s Kunek family have spent the past 65 years buying their neighbours’ homes and their five-house haul is set to make them multi-millionaires Paul Kunek and his wife Tricia are selling the land A Box Hill family who have spent 65 years and two generations buying their neighbours’ homes are set to turn the five-house haul into a more than $11m payday Affectionately known as the “Kunek village” the properties along Glenmore and William streets in the popular suburb were largely amassed by the family’s frugal lifestyle The village started with John and Josie Kunek for a paltry £7700 in 1965 after Josie “fell in love with it” RELATED: Where Victorian house values have grown the most Kilmore in middle of ‘adolescent growth spurt’ as developer pays $32m+ Author Townhomes: Multigenerational townhouses the next chapter for Box Hill South said the late pair had left the former Yugoslavian republic with nothing and lived by the motto “it’s not how much you earn And by staying “friendly with the neighbours” and being “extremely frugal” they were ready to pounce when opportunities arose “When any adjoining property came up they did their best to acquire it,” Tom said “We ended up calling it the Kunek compound or the Kunek village.” The family started the collection with 24 Glenmore St and left it to his brother John upon his passing in 2005 with Mr Kunek senior working as everything from a taxi truck driver to a social worker and even operating the local Ampol petrol station while their mother stayed at home with the children buying 27 William St over the back fence from the original family home for $150,000 initially working for Telstra before starting his own mechanic workshop nearby was Paul Kunek’s first contribution to the multi-generational haul the back fence was torn down so his children could visit their grandparents without leaving their front door for $1.68m in 2019 — after the local real estate agents had realised what the family was doing and knew they needed it to complete a developable super block Various members of their wider family have lived in the homes over the years and most of the time they’ve rented out one of the homes they picked their neighbours well enough to make lifelong friends was the last addition via Josie and John Kunek The Kunek village also hosted Paul and his wife Patricia’s wedding under a “huge marquee” in 1982 But they’ve made the difficult decision to sell after watching their neighbourhood transform around them with the proximity to a growing number of skyscrapers in Box Hill changing the feel of the area from what they grew up with Though their mark will be left on the site with an adjoining reserve still home to a gum tree Paul planted as a teenager The family completed the package with the purchase of 19 William St in 2019 CVA Property Consultants director Jarrod Moran is handling inquiries for the home and said a 3822sq m property in Box Hill was “unheard of” today prompting expectations the sale would top $11m Prospective buyers include aged care operators childcare groups and developers who would look to build apartments or townhouses “They can have up to three levels under the zoning — up to 11m,” Mr Moran said “And you could probably get about 19-20 townhouses at a push.” Pursuit Property managing director Bradley Willmott advised the family how to buy the final home in the parcel and of the potential development benefits owning it would add Mr Willmott said he’d never seen another family do the same thing The five homes connect two streets within 1km of central Box Hill it’s taken them 65 years to piece it all together,” Mr Willmott said It is 880m from Box Hill Train Station and the Box Hill Activity Centre with the family’s third generation all buying modest units as a first step onto the property ladder as soon as they could and paying them off within 10 years Proceeds from the sale will go to about 10 members of the Kunek family including John and Josie’s great-grandchildren But the pair who started it will remain in their much-loved Box Hill having shown their usual property foresight in buying prominent plots in the suburb’s cemetery more than a decade before they passed A gum tree planted by Paul Kunek in his teenage years is still growing in the reserve next door Expressions of interest for the property close at 2pm MORE: Josh and Jenna: Former Block contestants list in North Melbourne The Block: Angry Mitch tells judges to ‘go f*** yourselves’ over final score Australian National Architecture Awards: ‘Pantscraper’ and Olympic icon shortlisted The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 23 Fowler Street in Box Hill South, Victoria, sold for $2,915,000 on Saturday, March 23, as stated on the Domain listing, and is an example of a mullet house. Mullet houses are transforming Australian streets and are properties that are old school in front, and a party in the back. It’s a real estate term buyers may hear to affectionately describe a property that has a traditional and older-style façade and an ultra-contemporary extension at the rear. Mark Fletcher, Spring Chen and Stefan Cook of Fletchers Blackburn handled the property campaign. Pavers lead to a homely brick façade that’s surrounded by lush greenery. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors in the main living zone lead to the back garden that’s sleek and sexy with its urban vibe. Entertaining will be a breeze with a terrace and barbecue, level grassed yard and pool. A wine cellar will also ensure guests have a glass in hand. Interiors are modern with engineered American Oak floors, pendant lights and a glossy white kitchen with ample bench space. Adelaide vendor sells Klemzig family home to his house cleaner at auction Glam Brisbane home set to be the city's most expensive ever Peak Sydney: The $55m house that will be as easy as a ‘walk in the park’ to sell Box Hill South is a leafy locale, 14km east of Melbourne’s CBD. Domain’s latest data reveals the median house price for the suburb is $1,448,000. Records show the property last sold for $177,000 back in May 1993. March 23 marks the busiest day of Saturday auctions since April 2022 with almost 3000 auctions scheduled across the combined capital cities. There were 1522 auctions scheduled in Melbourne, followed by 1096 in Sydney. Last weekend, Adelaide achieved the highest clearance rate at 66 per cent, followed by Sydney and Melbourne. Australian developer Golden Age Group has received council approval for its residential Wembley Hill project in Box Hill South and on a site in excess of 50,000 sqm is one of the most significant developments within the booming suburb Formerly home to Hays International College, 15 Hay Street is positioned next to Wembley Park Box Hill Golf Club and the Gardiners Creek Trail In collaboration with Cox Architecture Golden Age has developed a residential masterplan that will see the delivery of 143 townhomes and provide almost half of the site as dedicated green space Golden Age aims to create a development that supports and future-proofs an inclusive sustainable and multi-generational living for its residents The development addresses its suburban and natural context sensitively proudly celebrating its neighbourhood and enhancing its natural landscape with interiors by leading interior designer MIM design will range in size from three-bedroom to four-bedroom with two colour schemes available Golden Age Founder Jeff Xu said Wembley Hill puts families and the community at heart “We have spent considerable time researching and understanding what the Box Hill community needs and wants and we appreciate the economic diversity of Melbourne’s east which is why this project will not only provide beautifully designed townhomes but will provide a space for the community celebrating intergenerational living “We will deliver an array of residential amenities complemented by gardens and playgrounds in a secure neighbourhood that is ideal for raising families where residents can enjoy generous walking paths along the Gardiner Creek Trail.” The site’s tree-lined boulevards will draw residents in and connect all homes in a carefully curated community with landscaped pathways and green links making the site highly accessible and welcoming for residents Over 13,000 sqm of the site is dedicated to green open space for families for exercise and immersion in the natural surroundings all residences will enjoy and benefit from a range of energy-saving design initiatives such as energy-efficient heating and cooling filtered rainwater connection to irrigation and utilities rooftop solar panels and the provision for fast EV charging Suburban Rail Loop will shape our city and state for future generations ensuring Melbourne remains one of the world’s most liveable cities The 90km Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) will link every major rail line from the Frankston line to the Werribee line universities and hospitals for all Victorians SRL East between Cheltenham and Box Hill will deliver huge benefits to those in Melbourne's east with faster and more reliable public transport and greater access to jobs and will be built as a standalone 26km rail line integrated with the existing public transport network create new jobs and housing closer to home deliver more direct journeys for regional Victorians and enhance walking SRL will be delivered in stages and construction on SRL East began in June 2022 The environmental effects for SRL East have been assessed through Victoria’s most comprehensive and transparent planning approvals process – an Environment Effects Statement (EES) The project received planning approvals in September 2022 SRL East’s EES received more than 360 submissions and saw an independent panel hear from 47 witnesses over 39 days of public hearings and it has resulted in enhanced measures and outcomes that will benefit the community during construction and operation The EES was Victoria’s first fully digital EES and will remain online for the life of the project as a reference document View the digital EES Located in the heart of Box Hill’s activity centre the new SRL East station will make it easier and faster to access the area’s thriving retail The station will provide a convenient connection to the existing Box Hill Station on the Belgrave/ Lilydale line and will integrate with local tram and bus services – connecting more people to jobs health services and study opportunities in one of Melbourne’s fastest growing education and medical precincts The underground station at Box Hill will be located in the heart of Box Hill with 2 station entrances at Market Street and north of Whitehorse Road The new station’s 94m long platform will sit around 23m below ground with lifts and escalators connecting passengers to SRL’s ‘turn up and go’ train services trams and buses at Box Hill will all be done without having to cross traffic – making it safe Whitehorse Road will be realigned between Nelson Road and Linsley Street to the northern side of the road reserve The station will also include buildings to accommodate ticketing and customer facilities and potential retail tenancies and essential emergency and safety infrastructure Construction of the SRL station at Box Hill will be completed in stages and is expected to take approximately 6 years Disruption at surface level is expected to be shorter than the overall construction time Construction stages and activities include: For more information on how we plan to build SRL East, including the 26km underground twin tunnels, 6 new stations and supporting infrastructure, read our Building SRL East fact sheet Following extensive planning and design work SRL East received planning approvals in September 2022 The assessment of the SRL East Environment Effects Statement recognised that the project will bring enormous benefits to Melbourne and has resulted in enhanced measures and outcomes that will benefit the community during construction and operation Read more about Planning Construction of SRL East kicked off in June 2022 with Initial Works underway to prepare sites for major construction by 2024 Box Hill and at the site of the stabling facility in Heatherton Activities are similar to routine infrastructure maintenance and renewal works that happen in our suburbs every day there will be temporary facilities set up along the alignment These will include site offices and worker amenities Dedicated residential and business support team members will be onsite and moving around the area to ensure community are informed and supported throughout construction Initial Works at Box Hill will begin from 2022 Residents and businesses will be informed well in advance of any works starting and impacts such as noise light and vibration will be clearly communicated *Ongoing community and stakeholder engagement SRL includes strategic land planning and development initiatives in SRL Precincts that will attract and support clusters of new businesses and deliver better local services and additional housing SRL will open up exciting prospects for new recreation spaces and community facilities as well as improved walking and cycling links that will make Box Hill an even more attractive and vibrant place to live SRL will support Box Hill’s population growth which is anticipated to grow to around 77,500 people by 2056 employment in the Box Hill Precinct is expected to double to 48,500 jobs we've been speaking with community members online and face to face to understand what locals love most about their areas and how SRL East can help further enhance neighbourhoods Feedback from the people who know SRL East precincts best is very important throughout all stages of planning and development There will be many opportunities for you to get involved and contribute your ideas on how we can make areas around SRL East stations even better places to live Subscribe to our newsletters and receive regular project updates The Irving Domain development will overlook Box Hill Gardens and feature a rooftop spa A new 15-level tower headed to an address opposite the Box Hill Gardens in Melbourne’s second CBD has notched dozens of sales within a day of launching Irving Domain’s March launch led to 61 per cent of its first 44 homes being sold in a matter of hours 105-apartment project by Fleur de Juin Development Group commence construction as soon as July RELATED: Multi-generational townhouses the next chapter for Box Hill South Box Hill North house tops reserve by $330,000 Phillip Island’s biggest apartment project arrives The development achieved dozens of sales within a couple of hours Fleur de Juin chief executive Steve Wang said more than 75 per cent of buyers so far had been from the Box Hill area and intended to make the project their next home “Our projects are very owner-occupier focused in their design So the furnishings include natural stone surfaces and all the joinery is there to take care of daily life with places to hang keys as well as coats,” Mr Wang said Kitchens will also feature Galassia marble splashbacks Three-bedroom apartments will span 110-130sq m Two-bedroom units are set to range from 73-82sq m The development’s curving exterior design aims to give apartment buyers few neighbours and no long corridors It also positions lifts along the southern side of the development so more space is available for apartments facing the park opposite SIGN UP TO OUR FREE WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER a butler’s pantry and Miele appliances will form part of the kitchens “This is also why we have a curved facade facing to the park — to capture more views and give the homes more solar access during the day,” Mr Wang said Fewer than 30 apartments will face towards Box Hill’s town centre though all residents are expected to take advantage of the long list of shops eateries and services within walking distance at what is now Melbourne’s second CBD A second tranche of homes are due to be marketed later this month or early in May five have opted to combine two apartments — including one who will have a 230sq m sub-penthouse Irving Domain could be completed as early as 2023 Public transport and Box Hill hospital are also nearby with a number of doctors and medical staff among those inquiring about homes at Irving Domain residents will be able to build a relationship with neighbours they meet at the project’s rooftop garden If the development gets underway as soon as July it would be completed in the first half of 2023 It is one of six major projects worth a combined $3.6bn Fleur de Juin will commence this year One-bedroom apartments cost $450,000-$558,000 two-bedroom floorplans range from $610,000-$840,000 and three-bedroom homes For more information call 0433 830 870 or see irvingdomain.com.au Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Inside Troye Sivan’s ‘surreal’ $3m Carlton pad Artist’s South Melbourne home sells, as media lawyer’s mansion seeks big price Fun-filled Eltham house has mini golf course, resort-style yard AN 18-storey apartment block could soon replace a 1950s Box Hill church Developers are circling St Paul’s Lutheran Church, at 709-713 Station St which has hit the market with $20 million price expectations Colliers International’s Bryson Cameron said the church’s 2597sq m corner block was one of the best remaining development sites in Box Hill The site was in a residential growth 3 zone that allowed for mixed use including high-density housing of up to 18 storeys and aged care or medical facilities “We’ve had significant interest from buyers already with possibilities including land banking and permanent development for buildings such as aged care centres,” Mr Cameron said “No other church groups or denominations have shown interest however.” The Station St pocket is a prime development opportunity tucked between Box Hill Gardens and Box Hill Central shopping centre Church spokesman David Pietsch said the congregation had outgrown the site and would move to another church in Box Hill South in 2019 While there was a strong attachment to St Paul’s he said the site was no longer suitable with development booming around it “We’ve moved beyond sentiment,” said Mr Pietsch the church’s Strategic Property Group chairman “Station St has got so busy and parking was getting more and more difficult “I expect the church will be knocked over but a church is about the people St Paul’s Lutheran Church is close to Box Hill Gardens and Box Hill Central Two medical clinics 716 and 718 Station St opposite the church are also up for grabs They will be auctioned by Lindellas Box Hill on September 1 as a single 1460sq m site with a price tag of $7 million Mr Pietsch said the decision to sell the church and move followed years of weighing up options and recent advice from traffic engineers that the site had become untenable for a church The church purchased the former St James Uniting Church at 1201-1205 Riversdale Rd earlier this year and will move in next year after redevelopment work St Paul’s is for sale by an expressions of interest campaign that closes on September 5 SUBURB PROFILE: BOX HILL Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A Hong Kong-based developer has made its first foray into the Melbourne property market paying $29.5 million for St Paul’s Lutheran Church on Station Street on 2597 square metres at 711 Station Street is just one block from Whitehorse Road and surrounded by apartment buildings Colliers International agents Hamish Burgess Trent Hobart and Jun Lai handled the expressions of interest campaign which yielded a land rate of $11,360 The Lutherans decided to move from their busy Box Hill position because the traffic jams make church-going a challenge They have already bought the heritage-listed modernist St James church at 1201-1205 Riversdale Road The retirement village run by the Loyal Orange Institution at 325 Station Street fetched more than $15 million and a three-storey shop at 27 Market Street sold for $8.8 million- a record $61,100 a sq m a development site at 941-947 Whitehorse Road sold for $13.3 million and the doctors' rooms across the road from the Lutheran Church made $6.8 million A consortium of locally-based Chinese investors is selling an office in the Heidelberg commercial precinct The low-rise riverside building at 677 The Boulevard was originally purpose built for Nokia and is now leased to children’s services organisation It last changed hands for $11.35 million and is expected to sell for more than $18 million Berry Street Victoria's headquarters at 677 The Boulevard is up for sale signing up for five more years with a five year option The 3216 sq m property is on a large 9020 sq m diamond shaped site with frontage to Glenard Drive and Banksia Street Knight Frank agent Tim Grant is expecting strong interest from investors and land-banking developers for the Commercial 1-zoned site which could also suit aged care development The site is across the river from the route of the $16.5 billion North East link which will connect the Ring Road to the Eastern Freeway It was leased for several years to Bill Express a listed tech company that collapsed in 2008 owing $250 million A Target store in Bentleigh has been jettisoned by the Wesfarmers mothership and is up for lease The 625 sq m store at 401 Centre Road is directly in front of the local Coles supermarket and one of the rare Targets not located in a shopping centre The move comes as Coles owner Wesfarmers prepares to float the 104 year old Coles business Wesfarmers is keeping Kmart and Target in its department store division who has long flagged converting some Targets into Kmarts and closing others Target’s media office couldn’t be roused to give an update on the conversion-closure program CBRE agent Zelman Ainsworth said Target had opted not to renew the lease after 10 years Interest in the space has come from a range of bulky goods and large format retailers who are keen to get into strip shopping centres and out of home-maker centres the architect-developer behind several late 1990s Melbourne projects has moved to sell his holdings at 118 Franklin Street near Victoria Market which also completed the Paramount on the Bourke Street hill Mr Ng is selling off the 10th floor penthouse and terrace a 40 sq m ground floor shop and a self-contained 152 sq m unit on the first floor with its own entrance which is leased to a beauty parlour until 2020 Twelve storage areas and 39 car parks are included in the portfolio which Fitzroys’ agent Alex Shum is marketing as The Franklin Collection It is expected to fetch round $6 million in total Expressions of interest close on November 16 Mr Shum said “We’re receiving interest from local developers and car park or car hire operators who don’t often have the chance to buy this many CBD car parks.” with five floors run as serviced apartments Newmark Capital has off-loaded a small carpark behind the Jam Factory A low profile locally-based Malaysian developer bought the 338 sq m site at 14 Garden Street with hopes of securing a permit for residential development It’s understood the price bettered the recent deal at nearby 6a Wilson Street where a 203 sq m warehouse fetched $2.16 million or $10,640 a sq m the syndicator business run by Chris Langford and Simon Morris They bought the site in 2015 as part of a package from Challenger Newmark has a permit for a $1.25 billion 50,000 sq m mixed use office retail and entertainment complex at the Jam Factory The deal was negotiated by CBRE agents Mark Wizel Julian White and Chao Zhang in conjunction with Gorman Commercial’s Jonathan McCormack and Andrew Prowse The gritty industrial corner of South Yarra remains considerably cheaper than other more high-profile locales veteran developer Michael Yates sold 55 Claremont Street to Jaxper a shop with development potential fetched $14,591 a sq m After more than 100 years and several generations the Schmidt family is giving up its Wimmera land holdings The 427 hectare estate of the late Peter Schmidt goes to auction at the Horsham Golf Club on November 16 with expectations of around $2.9 million Rodwells Ruralco Property are selling three lots of farming and grazing lands at Wallup known as Schmidt’s home block because it once held the family home is on 159ha and is subject to a 25 year lease to wind farm operator RES Two wind turbines are under construction on the Schmidt homestead block RES is building two turbines on the land as part of its Murra Warra wind farm and it’s understood they’ll return about $25,000 each per year includes 8ha of native bush on the Wallup-Barrat Road and has access to the Grampians Wimmera Mallee pipeline one of Australia’s largest water infrastructure projects the Mibus block includes 16ha of native bush on the 176ha holding a water tank and a collection of old sheds paying $29.5 million for St Paul\\u2019s Lutheran Church on Station Street a development site at 941-947 Whitehorse Road sold for $13.3 million and the doctors' rooms across the road from the Lutheran Church made $6.8 million was originally purpose built for Nokia and is now leased to children\\u2019s services organisation Target\\u2019s media office couldn\\u2019t be roused to give an update on the conversion-closure program which Fitzroys\\u2019 agent Alex Shum is marketing as The Franklin Collection Mr Shum said \\u201CWe\\u2019re receiving interest from local developers and car park or car hire operators who don\\u2019t often have the chance to buy this many CBD car parks.\\u201D It\\u2019s understood the price bettered the recent deal at nearby 6a Wilson Street where a 203 sq m warehouse fetched $2.16 million or $10,640 a sq m Julian White and Chao Zhang in conjunction with Gorman Commercial\\u2019s Jonathan McCormack and Andrew Prowse known as Schmidt\\u2019s home block because it once held the family home RES is building two turbines on the land as part of its Murra Warra wind farm and it\\u2019s understood they\\u2019ll return about $25,000 each per year one of Australia\\u2019s largest water infrastructure projects Box Hill South’s former St Leo’s College is for sale as a medium density residential development site The five hectare parcel at 15-31 Hay Street The land very briefly hit the market before being withdrawn in 2016 two years after vendor Canaan International Student Centre sought to replace it with an aged care complex townhouses and apartment buildings up to seven storeys – a total of about 310 dwellings It previously traded for $7m in 2005 – when it wasn’t yet zoned for residential use Hays International College has occupied it recently The listing comes two years after the Loyal Orange Institute of Australia banked a speculated $15m from a 1.2ha parcel at 325 Station St In May Villa Maria Catholic Homes paid $8.2m for a 5047 square metre site at 110 Albion Road Also in that month Vicinity unveiled plans for a $2 billion redevelopment at its 5.5ha Box Hill Central properties some form of aged care could be incorporated “Other projects of similar and successful scale include the Burwood Brickworks development site nearby… the Williamsons Estate in Doncaster and Arbor in Blackburn” In July Wolf Group paid c$90m for a 9.14ha townhouse site at Highett in Melbourne’s south – of which five hectares is developable That property is earmarked for about 500 dwellings The suburb’s median three bedroom house price is (similar to Box Hill South at) $1.275m Interest is coming thick and fast for a huge Box Hill South development site that is currently home to the Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria and its 43 residential homes The site at 325 Station St is being trumpeted as a potential mini-community with concept plans already drawn up for 41 townhouses or a combination of townhouses and independent living units Or its current buildings could potentially be revitalised and reborn as an aged care facility Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates The property also has an office building, as well as a meeting or gathering hall. The Box Hill South site spans more than 12,000sqm. Price expectations for the 1.2ha property are circa $15 million, with agents already reporting interest from local developers and the Asian market. ICR Property Group’s Raff De Luise, who is marketing the property with colleague Julian Materia, says the level of enquiry has already been significant. “Huge. It’s coming off the Richter Scale,” De Luise says. The former Loyal Orange Institution property in Box Hill South. “The interest has been great and its the usual suspects. The local Asian community has been the bulk of the enquiry.” Positioned in arguably Melbourne’s most significant growth area, the site is 15km from Melbourne’s CBD, 1.8km from Box Hill Central, 2km from Box Hill Station, 2.2km from Deakin University and just metres from Kingswood College. De Luise says that although price expectations are around $15 million, “it’s still early in the race” and the final result could soar higher. The site currently has more than 40 residential dwellings. “It’s in a location that is shaping up to be the second CBD of Melbourne,” he says. “It’s the biggest growth suburb in the last five years. Some of the values have gone up two to three times in the last five years.” The site is being sold with vacant possession and via expressions of interest, which close on September 15. realcommercial.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. Commercial Insights: Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates The Box Hill South site spans more than 12,000sqm Price expectations for the 1.2ha property are circa $15 million with agents already reporting interest from local developers and the Asian market who is marketing the property with colleague Julian Materia says the level of enquiry has already been significant It’s coming off the Richter Scale,” De Luise says The former Loyal Orange Institution property in Box Hill South “The interest has been great and its the usual suspects The local Asian community has been the bulk of the enquiry.” Positioned in arguably Melbourne’s most significant growth area the site is 15km from Melbourne’s CBD 2.2km from Deakin University and just metres from Kingswood College De Luise says that although price expectations are around $15 million “it’s still early in the race” and the final result could soar higher The site currently has more than 40 residential dwellings “It’s in a location that is shaping up to be the second CBD of Melbourne,” he says “It’s the biggest growth suburb in the last five years Some of the values have gone up two to three times in the last five years.” The site is being sold with vacant possession and via expressions of interest Iranian Anglicans may soon have their first home in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs as St Peter’s Box Hill works to build up a congregation.  It will join the existing Anglican Emmanuel Iranian Church in Dandenong which has a second congregation in Keilor.  St Peter’s Chinese congregation leader the Reverend Esther Zhang said the nucleus of the new congregation would be an Iranian family who turned to Christianity during the past two years.  Ms Zhang said she had never thought of the Iranian community but during her prayers in lockdown she heard God say the church needed to start another congregation.  Ms Zhang said the seeds of the congregation were planted when an Iranian lady came to St Peter’s in 2021 to explore Christianity She had only arrived in Australia in 2019.  and she asked if anyone could teach her a little bit about Christianity and the Bible,” Ms Zhang said.  No-one was looking after her so I did.”  Ms Zhang said the Muslim woman had approached the church for two main reasons she was despondent at Islam and what it practised including the policies of the Islamic government that had ruled Iran since 1979 She was also concerned about her three children who remained in Iran especially a daughter experiencing depression.  The woman’s experience of Islam led her to be interested in Christianity while in Iran She found that Christian families were different to Muslim families Ms Zhang invited the woman and her husband along to church The speed at which they encountered the Lord surprised Ms Zhang Both of them committed to Christianity within two weeks.  They were baptised at Christmas in 2021.  the woman and her husband had been unable to visit their children for more than two years they were able to share the gospel with their daughter over the internet – which she accepted.  her daughter came to Australia recently to live Her other two children have also become Christians.   Ms Zhang said so far the Iranian Sunday worship service and small group just consisted of the Iranian family but she was determined to build that up – and was developing a plan to reach out to local communities.  She said there were a large number of Iranian people in areas such as Box Hill as well as Iranian people at the St Peter’s Migrant and Refugee Women’s sewing programs.  Both the Iranian worship service and cell group meet at St Aidan’s in Box Hill South For more faith news, follow The Melbourne Anglican on Facebook, Twitter, or subscribe to our weekly emails More than 40 people attended the kintsugi workshop where they repaired cracked plates while reflecting on how Christ’s sacrifice mends human brokenness Refugee advocates renew calls for a Royal Commission and an end to offshore detention amid ongoing health concerns Anglicans will take a stand against domestic violence in homes Iranian refugees Hass and Mahi were granted permanent residency after over a decade of visa uncertainty You must be logged in to post a comment Melbourne's gradually improving property is teasing real estate investors with some booming suburbs highlighting the potential upside Melbourne property values and land sales are on the up but local experts have mixed opinions on whether to call it the beginning of a sustained recovery Listings are on the rise too, easing price pressure but indicating to sellers that previously reluctant sellers are making a move for the spring selling season Price boosts are being seen across a range of Melbourne suburbs with PropTrack data commissioned by API Magazine revealing the the largest quarter-on-quarter change for house and unit growth value Leading the charge for houses, Riddells Creek is up 13 per cent from $948,000 last quarter to $1,070,000, and Olinda is up 12 per cent from $1,010,000 to $1,135,000 Days on the market vary between 17 and 20.5 for houses, and 23 to 27 for units, with Bayswater North having the shortest days on the market for houses at 17, and Ringwood East the shortest for units acknowledges the Melbourne market’s wheel is finally turning “Transactions are happening, people are being realistic, and I think three to six months ago there was probably more uncertainty and there seems to be a bit more confidence on both sides of the transaction now “My feeling is the number of buyers in the marketplace has reduced but even more so the number of sellers has also reduced “Potential sellers can’t really find anything to suit an onward purchase, or somewhere to move to, so they are really just sitting tight.” The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV)’s latest auction results reported a clearance rate of 78 per cent REIV’s total volume from 316 properties sold was $488 million and an additional $99 million came from 127 private sales Melbourne was the only city to see a decline in week-on-week auction activity “Activity is likely to continue increasing over the next few months as we head into the spring selling season with activity likely to peak over October and November,” Angus Moore Housing developments are largely the cause but the report’s overall figures show Melbourne has bucked a nationwide trend in the usually quiet month of July by increasing its listings 5.2 per cent the PropTrack report stresses the figures reflect a low base starting point from an even slower July 2022 Victorian residential development sales company has seen a rise in land sales for the first time in 18 months documented in its just released Greenfield Market Report Q2 2023 we do around 1,600 lots per month and we were around the 500 lots per month through November then it got back up to 650 and we’re now back up and it feels like we’ve reached the trough because it’s very similar numbers to our last trough which is back in the middle of 2019,” Luke Kelly and we now need to not have interest rates go up further because there are some good genuine deals in our space at the moment for land developers and for builders and while they’ve been playing catch up with construction in the last couple of years where timeframes for delivering a block back then blew out to 18 to 24 months that’s now come back to within nine to 12 months,” Mr Kelly said They have had the highest proportion of growth of all corridors in a decade at 35 per cent where owner-occupiers made up 73 per cent of buyers with just over half being first home buyers so there is just not a lot on the marketplace; there are still a lot of buyers out there which is bolstering prices,” Mr Toyle said the best performing suburbs for capital growth in the past three months have been Riddells Creek Malvern and Templestowe Lower but shot up by 12 per cent Melbourne property values and land sales are on the up but local experts have mixed opinions on whether to call it the beginnings of recovery A true media and content writing globetrotter Ev Foley has worked in news media and public relations for 30 years She began her career in the Middle East with Dubai’s Al Nisr Publishing Get the latest property investment newsdelivered free to your inbox each week The middle-ring suburb is a mini-metropolis in the making “Box Hill is ever-evolving,” says Ted Shackleton Initially a farming settlement with vineyards and orchards Box Hill was still described as a “natural rural beauty … surrounded by a belt of apple pear and peach orchards and poultry farms.” with its population more than doubling over the next couple of decades The suburb – earmarked in 1954 for growth and government investment – re-strengthened its civic and commercial infrastructure educational institution and office buildings Public transport and road links were also improved A new shoppingtown opened on the site of today’s Box Hill Central which expanded in 1987 after the railway station was rebuilt underground Box Hill Central sits in the heart of the suburb’s vibrant civic In and around it are a plethora of Asian restaurants and grocers reflecting the large Asian residential population mainly Chinese but some Indochinese (Vietnamese refugees settled here in the 1970s) With such mixed-use developments as the 36 and 26-storey Whitehorse Towers (115 metres/84 metres) and 35-storey Sky One (122.8 metres) in the pipeline Box Hill is on track to become Melbourne’s next satellite city “The suburb never sleeps,” says Lindellas agent Craig Lawson “It’s like New York.” Shackleton agrees: “It’s 24/7…the next chapter will see lovely wine bars and high-end restaurants a few streets away Box Hill reverts to quiet suburbia despite new building activity with multi-residential townhouses and apartments every corner of the box-shaped neighbourhood has parkland including the newly fenced historic Box Hill Cemetery – the tree-lined grounds are the last resting place of Sidney Myer Where else to look: Box Hill North and Box Hill South are as much in buyer sights as Box Hill especially if Box Hill prices are out of reach or stretch budgets Box Hill South probably has an edge over north Those with deeper pockets may also look at Surrey Hills and Mont Albert and as far north as Doncaster Blackburn prices tend to be more on par with Box Hill while some buyers look as far afield as Mitcham 37 Combarton Street $1.5 million-plus 4 bedrooms 22 October 1pm Inspect at various times on Thursdays and  Saturdays Ray White This heritage-listed California bungalow is in a street with many others so you get 1920s appeal and won’t be facing competition from developers come auction-time Upstairs is a master bedroom with ensuite and study leaving the rest of the family in the three front-of-house bedrooms downstairs and a 10-minute walk from the train station but it’s just far away enough from the centre to be quiet and peaceful and Room for improvement: You might want to evolve the carport into a garage 9 Verona Street $2.5-$2.8 million 4 bedrooms 22 October 11am Inspect on Thursdays from 5pm-5.30pm and Saturdays This house is not your traditional new Box Hill build Located in one of Box Hill South’s most-loved streets it was designed by Cortese Architects and offers a contemporary and you’ll be living unlike the Joneses with interesting features including a conversation pit in the low-maintenance backyard though adults might want to nab the room-with-a-backyard-view for themselves Room for improvement: Add a swim spa or outdoor cabana 38 Clota Avenue $2.3-$2.53 million 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces ​Auction on Saturday,  8 October at 3.30pm Inspect on Saturday from 3pm-3.30pm Lindellas, Craig Lawson, 0418 372 829 This house doesn’t melt into the streetscape: its strong facade features Daniel Robertson bricks and just the right amount of wrought iron, with a small garden area. Despite five years on the clock, the house still looks brand new. It’s designed to be enjoyed: you can program the spa (and pool) to be hot and ready for you before you leave work. It’s in the Box Hill High School zone. Room for improvement: There’s plumbing in the upstairs bathroom for bath lovers to switch the double shower for a bath. Running alongside Box Hill Hospital, Thames Street has been rezoned to high density and some residents are benefiting financially from the increased interest from developers. With the Box Hill Institute and Centro Box Hill a short walk away, developers are keen to get in on the action. A ready market of students, academic staff, hospital and healthcare workers – plus its location close to a rail line and shopping centre – means living here could be pretty convenient. The inexpensive Asian restaurants, many of them Chinese, remain a big drawcard for locals and Asian food lovers around the city. Last year, several older properties on large blocks achieved sales around the million-dollar mark. A drive down this leafy street reveals several blocks cleared and ready for development. Thames Street is still dominated by traditional housing, mostly double-fronted weatherboards and California bungalows, many of them renovated, and the deciduous trees make a pretty canopy for walkers heading to the hospital or shops.   Aaron McDonald of Barclay Real Estate says Kintore Crescent is the street most local residents would nominate as one of the suburb’s best. A long, curving avenue with large, established deciduous trees, medium to large family homes with a good mix of simple pre-war double-fronted weatherboards as well as more contemporary homes. Most houses are single storey. Combined with leafy gardens and off-street parking, Kintore Crescent presents a picture of quiet and pretty suburban life. Yet the image is misleading – this street is only a short walk to Box Hill station and the shopping centre. Perhaps that’s what the residents like so much: a location close to facilities and shopping yet far away enough not to be disturbed by noise and traffic. Very tightly held, properties come up for sale only occasionally. In December last year, an unrenovated three-bedroom California bungalow with original detailing sold for $970,000. You’ll pay about the same for a contemporary townhouse. The market for renovated older style homes but would likely sell for around $1.2million plus.   A little further away from Box Hill central than Thames Street or Kintore Crescent, Rose Street represents the best of typical Box Hill: a quiet, leafy street with a mix of older and contemporary homes. With homes that are clearly loved and cared for, Rose Street has middle-of-the-road eastern suburbs appeal in spades. A pretty park with a children’s playground, joggers in the street, mums with prams and big yards filled with play equipment mark this out as family territory. But it also has some architectural charms: wide porches, old trees kitted out with swings and hammocks, cottage gardens and a shady, green environment. A two-bedroom California bungalow with renovation potential sold in this street for $768,500 in March this year. In April, a California bungalow, beautifully presented, sold for $920,000. McDonald says the typical entry price for a residence in the area is around $800,000 but a renovated home in a good street will easily climb over $1million with top sales recorded around $1.5million. * Postcode and population details also include Box Hill South** 12 months to March 2011 (population and price statistics sourced from APM) Have your say:Did we get it right? Add a comment below.