CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is now home to the Meat & Wine Co steakhouse co-founded by Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group’s founder Bradley Michael A heritage-listed former bank that’s home to a mega-successful restaurant co-founded by steak king Bradley Michael is for sale in Camberwell Junction The refurbished two-level building at 482 Riversdale Rd has $4.4m price hopes It was originally built in 1885 as the English RELATED: Carlton North: Celeb chef Adrian Richardson’s ex-La Luna bistro premises sold Top Aussie brothel hopes for second time lucky Charter Hall checks out Corio centre in $145m play The Victorian Heritage Database states the address is of historic and architectural significance to the state as an example of one of only two banks designed by nineteenth-century architects William Wardell and Walter Liberty Vernon The site is now leased to the African-inspired steakhouse Meat & Wine Co which has 13 restaurants across Australia and also in Mayfair Meat & Wine Co was started by two restaurateurs the steakhouses are part of the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group founded by Mr Michael whose success in the hospitality sector has led to the media dubbing him a “steak king” The company is forecasting it will bring in $200m in revenue and $30m in earnings this financial year The building has two levels including an internal dining area Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group chief executive Bradley Michael Meat & Wine Co’s Camberwell Junction restaurant features a large internal dining space private dining and outdoor dining areas and nine undercover carparks Commercial real estate agency Fitzroys’ Chris James and Ben Liu are managing the sales campaign “The property is securely leased as a flagship for an elite hospitality operator exposure to passing traffic in a landmark location generational high-density development in the immediate surrounds,” Mr James said The restaurant is located at the busy Burke Rd Camberwell Rd and Riversdale Rd intersection It’s also located in one of the Victorian government’s 10 pilot activity centres for future high density building in one of the Victorian government’s 10 pilot activity centres designated for future high density residential development of six to 12 storeys “Generational high-density development in the area will increase the local established affluent catchment and boost trade and rental growth prospects well into the future,” Mr Liu Boroondara Council approved a proposed 12-storey residential building at 697 and 699 Burke Rd The restaurant has a five-year lease of the building that returns $245,226 per year plus GST The site will be auctioned at 2pm on April 16 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: Woolies’ war erupts over abandoned house Simon Jefferson: Car sales king carving up huge Mornington Peninsula block after decades Melbourne: 130 suburbs where home values have risen in the last three months | PropTrack 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. The refurbished two-level building at 482 Riversdale Rd has $4.4m price hopes RELATED: Carlton North: Celeb chef Adrian Richardson’s ex-La Luna bistro premises sold Top Aussie brothel hopes for second time lucky Charter Hall checks out Corio centre in $145m play 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: Woolies’ war erupts over abandoned house Simon Jefferson: Car sales king carving up huge Mornington Peninsula block after decades Melbourne: 130 suburbs where home values have risen in the last three months | PropTrack Camberwell was sold at the end of last year The family of the 1956 Olympic Games chief sound recorder has sold a heritage-listed Camberwell landmark held by the late owner for more than 60 years The four-bedroom manor at 8 Aird St was listed for sale with a $4.5m-$4.95m price guide at the end of last year It originally sat on 40ha of land when it was first built in 1870 before being subdivided twice RELATED: Season low: Scott Cam’s tree change Block house sells 134yo house so good it was put in a museum now back up for sale Victoria’s Versace Castle looks like 300-year-old fairytale castle Dawn purchased the home named Wanganella in 1962 according to the Camberwell Historical Society Lord was responsible for sound recording at the 1956 Olympic Games based in Melbourne and he also co-founded the Victorian Film Laboratories in 1959 The two-manual pipe organ built into the home by the late Peter Lord The laboratory was responsible for processing the film for television programs like ‘In Melbourne Tonight’ It’s understood he also constructed a two-manual pipe organ which he finished in 1968 that was still in the Camberwell abode upon its most recent sale The property has also had other notable owners like the Peppin family who were known for the Wanganella Merino Stud in Deniliquin The Aird St house was originally called St John Wood when it was first built The Peppins moved into the residence in 1881 and subdivided the block with Aird — the maiden name of the former owner Elsie Peppin — and Peppin St named after the family Real Estate Logic Hawthorn agent John Li said the property was one of four of the oldest mansions in Camberwell He added that houses like Wanganella rarely came to market two-storey estate has open cement colonnaded terraces a stuccoed Italianate facade and exceptionally high ceilings throughout Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Uni students selling their worldly possessions vinyl enthusiasts with a roll call of jazz greats and sellers with mysterious access to vintage denim are among the 370-odd stallholders who gather at dawn each Sunday to make the market a bowerbird’s paradise Held in a sprawling carpark behind the Burke Road shops the market shows upmarket Camberwell’s accessible side The leafy eastern suburb’s grand period houses are the preserve of the wealthy but there’s a democratic appeal in grabbing a hot jam doughnut or veggie burger from a food stall and mingling with the masses “I always enjoy the atmosphere,” says market director and Rotary volunteer Kevin Walsh (preferred market food: a sausage in bread) Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines The market is more than just entertainment its voluntary gold coin donation entry has raised $20 million for charitable causes including building schools in third-world countries and funding a soup van in Ballarat The licence fee the market pays to the council pays for the Boroondara Community Grants groups and clubs for one-off projects and equipment It’s a good news story that makes particular sense in its suburban historical context lots of the big old houses in Camberwell were being turned over and people would sell the antiques here,” Walsh says “There were lots of amazing vintage finds.” Apollo Bay: Why people say this beach town is ‘a good place to open a business’ Geelong: From sleepy and overlooked to vibrant foodie paradise Aberfeldie: Life in the Toorak of the north-west Some of the more unusual treasures the market has unearthed include rare Pacific Island fertility dolls and a painting that was bought for loose change and eventually resold for $12,000 So why is it run by Rotary’s Balwyn chapter “Rotary Camberwell were busy at the time with their art show with Duane Wolowiec from Marshall White Boroondara It’s hard to go past Broadway as a favourite. It’s a wide, tree-lined street that has some of the most amazing period homes in Boroondara. I also love Fermanagh Road and Waterloo Street for their beautiful canopies of trees and broad blocks, which make the houses look very grand. Fordham’s Milk Bar is situated on the Anniversary Trail and has fantastic coffee and a playground directly across the street. Youngs Wine Rooms and East End Wine Bar are also on my repeat-visit list – they’re next door to each other, so it’s very handy to visit both. Camberwell really is a central hub with easy access to a number of Melbourne’s most popular schooling options, an abundance of parkland and great public transport. Vendors are getting great results, particularly with updated, renovated homes where there’s little left to do. 3 Baths3 ParkingView listing Serene and green, this estate-sized property delivers classic Camberwell grandeur, complete with a 1200-bottle wine cellar. An abundance of Victorian period features makes its street presence shine, while a glorious light-filled extension frames the lush, private gardens – including a swimming pool and a vine-shaded arbour perfect for summer entertaining. 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 Melbourne residential developer ANGLE has secured a double-quick approval for its new apartment project in the heart of Camberwell The development, to be known as Terrace given its stepped design, will be ANGLE’s seventh project in Boroondara and second in Camberwell, which has a median house price of $2.61 million, reflecting its status as one of Melbourne’s most sought-after suburbs The building has been designed by Tristan Wong Architecture and Design and will offer a mix of one with an average internal area of over 190 sqm and large terraces averaging over 30 sqm The 3,807 sqm site is just 300 metres from Camberwell Junction The apartments will sit above ground floor retail and hospitality spaces along Camberwell Road as well as 213 parking spaces in the basement ANGLE is giving back a lot of the site to resident use They're only covering 58 per cent of the near-one acre site so they can create a private 500 sqm north-facing park with large canopy trees and dense landscaping by MALA Studio and Amanda Oliver Gardens "Projects with park outlooks have always outperformed the market and given the location opposite Camberwell Civic Centre and the amount of frontage afforded to us almost every apartment will have a park aspect given the size of the setbacks and 58% site coverage the building sits in a heavily landscaped setting," ANGLE Director Lachlan Gibson says He believes they have one of the best sites in the area "Analysis shows that this is one of the only developable sites in excess of 3,500 sqm in the Camberwell Junction Activity Centre so we consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have secured what we think is the best one being almost an acre in size and fronting a park." Gibson is expecting local downsizers to make up the majority of purchasers Construction on Terrace is expected to start in 2026, with completion slated for 2028. We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. 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proposal was also refused by the council Above Zero also appealed that decision with VCAT who upheld the council’s refusal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe now-approved plans received 402 objections during the exhibition period.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiddle Campberwell has strict planning controls under City of Boroondara Council policy with no more than five homes permitted for one site \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cera-Stribley-designed plans comprise 13 homes of three four-and five-bedrooms over a basement level on the 2995sq m site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The second floors of the building are set back from the street.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile residents expressed concern about off-site amenity impacts VCAT senior member Bill Sibonis noted that the council’s refusal did not refer to such concerns and that a judgment on the current proposal’s suitability could not refer to whether the previous proposal had been suitable or not.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree months ago the City of Boroondara granted permission for another Cera Stribley-designed Above Zero project 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 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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 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The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has granted planning permission for the 13-home project at Camberwell 15km west of the CBD after the proposals was refused by the City of Boroondara Plans for the approved project at 64-66 Glyndon Road the second proposal put forward for the site An earlier proposal was also refused by the council The now-approved plans received 402 objections during the exhibition period Middle Campberwell has strict planning controls under City of Boroondara Council policy This approval is the first to over-ride that The Cera-Stribley-designed plans comprise 13 homes of three four-and five-bedrooms over a basement level on the 2995sq m site The second floors of the building are set back from the street While residents expressed concern about off-site amenity impacts VCAT senior member Bill Sibonis noted that the council’s refusal did not refer to such concerns and that a judgment on the current proposal’s suitability could not refer to whether the previous proposal had been suitable or not Three months ago the City of Boroondara granted permission for another Cera Stribley-designed Above Zero project, a 12-storey mixed-use project at Camberwell Junction this stripped-back haunt comes courtesy of the team behind The Baring in Hoxton Owners Adam Symonds and Rob Tecwyn designed the look of The Kerfield themselves ‘a very stripped-back pub aesthetic – we’re just trying to create a nice environment for people to sit in.’ By day natural light floods the grand corner site where wood-heavy interiors are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Wimborne White art deco lanterns sourced from Cooling & Cooling illuminate the corners that candlelight can’t quite reach A large bar area accommodates drinkers and walk-in diners while a separate dining room caters for relaxed lunches and suppers Symonds and Tecwyn have promoted Baring head chef Jay Styler to partner in the business and he has repaid their trust with a menu of butch simplicity and an emphasis on provenance and seasonality: fried pig’s head with smoked eel and warm tartare sauce followed by ricotta and nettle dumplings with broad beans and wild garlic buttermilk and a 70 per cent Cru Virunga chocolate and olive oil mousse for afters Sunday lunches of charcoal-grilled Vendée chicken piattoni beans and bread sauce continue in the same vein while anyone in search of a bargain should check out the weekday lunch deal comprising a main course with a pint of beer or a glass of wine The Kerfield Arms is located at 16 Grove Lane, London SE5 8SY, UK; thekerfieldarms.co.uk escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Ben McCormack is a London-based restaurant journalist with over 25 years’ experience of writing He has been the restaurant expert for Telegraph Luxury since 2013 for which he was shortlisted in the Restaurant Writer category at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards He is a regular contributor to the Evening Standard He lives in west London with his partner and lockdown cockapoo. The Camberwell house was built in the early 1900s A couple who are part of the ultra-wealthy Verrocchi family of Chemist Warehouse fame have listed a sprawling Camberwell property with a $11.5m-$12.65m asking price Wife and husband Joanne and Marcello Verrocchi have put their circa-1901 house featuring a 15m-long lap pool and tennis court Kay & Burton Boroondara’s Walter Dodich declined to comment on the owners but public records show it is held in Ms Verrocchi’s name RELATED: Historic Camberwell mansion with notable owner history and built-in organ sells $30m Canterbury home could break suburb’s lofty residential price record Canterbury: Former Carlton player and powerbroker Laurie Kerr’s family home for sale The five-bedroom home is set to become one of Camberwell’s most expensive residences – the suburb’s current $13m house price record was set by 35 Prospect Hill Rd last year Mr Dodich said that the Camberwell abode’s landscaped gardens were among the best he has ever seen at an expansive 3267sq m it’s pretty rare to find that sort of holding in Boroondara,” he said A highlight of the outdoor area is a pool house with a kitchenette There’s also a bluestone-paved terrace fitted with a retractable awning and barbecue The formal lounge and dining rooms feature mansard ceilings and open fireplaces modgrass tennis court has a north-south orientation Floral-themed stained glass windows grace the front dor Designed by noted Melbourne architects Beverley Ussher and Henry Kemp the residence is part of a Boroondara Council heritage-listed precinct where several Victorian- and Federation-era houses are located Visitors to the impressive pad are greeted by a three-tier water fountain and the house’s Hawthorn brick facade framed by a tessellated veranda marble tiling and parquetry flooring leads to a formal lounge and dining rooms each with mansard ceilings and open fireplaces there are a range of Gaggenau appliances; including a deep fryer a breakfast bench and soft-close cabinetry a waterfall-edge breakfast bench and soft-close cabinetry in the kitchen The gardens are kept green thanks to an underground bore a 50,000L rainwater tank and a desalination system The renovated main bedroom suite showcases a walk-in wardrobe wool carpets and an ensuite featuring a freestanding bath dual Villeroy & Boch vanity and frameless shower Council-approved plans for a basement and rear extension are available for interested buyers “It is a unique home and it’s very rare to get a listing like this,” Mr Dodich said He is expecting both local and international buyer interest MORE: Prize homeowner’s amazing win changes her family’s life $25m Melbourne legal landmark set to shake up the CBD Flemington: 133-year-old house given new lease on life is ‘like your own private Idaho’ but to design a building that is beautiful and respectful of its context But for Melbourne-based architect Tristan Wong as evidenced in his latest design at Camberwell for developer Angle The 10-storey apartment building references the melting pot of character design in the blue-chip suburb in Melbourne’s inner east borrowing and echoing arched windows of a civic building opposite the site the stippled stucco of nearby California bungalows and the warm materiality of brick “It draws on the richness of Camberwell,” Wong says he likes to go down to the locale of the site he is working on and sketch its buildings and spaces to help capture the granular detail of the site He says it helps him experience an area and the context he wants to design for “I feel like I haven’t experienced something if I’ve just snapped a photo,” Wong says His house is full of sketches from places and spaces that Wong has travelled to including a recent sabbatical to Mallorca with his family he got the call-up from Angle’s Lachie Gibson is the boutique developer’s biggest to date in scale and density Angle director Lachie Gibson says the 3807sq m site has a touch of the X-factor The developer acquired the site in 2023 with an expectation they would be able to deliver an eight-storey building They were able to get an additional two storeys “We are super bullish on the Melbourne market in the space that we are playing in,” Gibson says “There is an extremely low supply of high-quality projects and the market is becoming increasingly discerning “Buyers are more than happy to pay a premium for something if they love the design and know it’s going to be delivered well This is especially true if the project has a bit of X-factor This is the developer’s sixth project in the Boroondara area, riding the successes of the Edition Office-designed Fernhurst and Fenwick projects Fenwick attracted rates in excess of $20,000 per sq m is attracting sales of $4 million to $6 million Gibson says the developer has taken the learnings from these projects and applied them to the Camberwell development to ensure it “meets all the criteria” for prospective buyers in the area Gibson says the project is targeting the downsizer market with large floorplate apartments three car spaces per apartment and a highly walkable community in one of Melbourne’s most sought-after suburbs averaging almost 200sq m internally and 30sq m externally with .. outlooks [on] the civic precinct at one frontage and a 500sq m private garden at the other,” Gibson says “Analysis shows that this is one of the only developable sites in excess of 3500sq m in the Camberwell Junction Activity Centre so we consider ourselves fortunate to have secured what we think is the best one.” Boroondara is relatively underdeveloped compared to other municipalities Gibson says he feels a responsibility to develop something that is sensitive to its locality and delivers a project that responds well to the area and resonates with locals The Camberwell project has low site coverage of about 58 per cent which architect Tristan Wong says was an intentional decision to protect the amenity of the neighbourhood The sculptural form of the building provides not only different outlooks for residents but also helps to avoid overlooking neighbouring properties to maintain amenity for neighbours also “All of this has also been achieved with no loss of net saleable area and we got the permit quite quickly,” Wong says “We also managed to get a more significant yield than they would have expected The lower four levels of the podium are of a sandy-coloured brick while the upper levels of the building are a textured concrete render Wong says the brick sills and parapet detailing across the upper storeys The site also includes a frontage through to Butler Street where a sunken wellness space The sunken building would feature a green roof and heavily landscaped gardens with a crescent-shaped form to Butler Street Wong says an important aspect of the design was to provide generous apartments that felt like home “We still have a long way to go around changing the image of apartment living,” he says “You can’t expect someone to move from a quarter-acre block to an 80sq m shoebox apartment “I’m always fascinated by the ways people live and how that is changing The scale of these dwellings is trying to break some of that stigma around apartment living.” Angle is still working through construction procurement currently but Gibson says they are looking to begin pre-sales this year and construction in 2026 And if you see Tristan Wong hanging about the streets of Melbourne you might just get the inside scoop on his next project You are currently experiencing The Urban Developer Plus (TUD+), our premium membership for property professionals. Click here to learn more. The facade here, with refreshed brickwork, is distinctive – there’s a touch of country manor house grandeur, with tall, sculptural greenery rising up along the ruddy exterior. A recessed, gated entry is the beginning of the singular journey here, but first, let’s get back to where it all began. Built in 1889 at the height of Melbourne’s great good fortune between the gold rush and Federation, the beautiful, languid space and exquisite finishes are telling. Even a cursory glance at the extensive billiards room, for example, with its lofty, timber coffered ceiling, marble fireplace and red velvet walls, could bring you to your knees. Beyond the marble entry, spaces open up on either side; the glorious central stair is straight ahead, but we’ll find our way up to that incredible level a little later. First, a fine home office and sitting room lie across to the southern side. As with most of the spaces in this intriguing floor plan, a loft area presides above, this one providing storage for what lies below. On the north edge of the entry, a handsome timber-lined drawing room has a fireplace and an open-ended display unit. Behind it, a conservatory draws in light and views of the pool and surrounding gardens. You could easily make this space an extra bedroom or guest accommodation, as a fine marble bathroom plus powder room leads back to the entry foyer. At the heart of the home sit two elegant formal rooms. The beautiful lounge faces north, and the light confers a superb glow. An august marble fireplace anchors the space in stately style. Opposite, through a triptych of arches, the formal dining room is splendid with its lofty ceiling height, fine dimensions and ornate dark marble hearth. Grand period beauty in Hawthorn on offer for $8 million-plus Queenscliff: The ‘quiet seaside village’ a 90-minute drive from Melbourne 12 of the best properties for sale in Melbourne That show-stopping billiards room sits behind here and is worth returning to if only to linger and imagine the cigar smoke, the brandy dispensed from the corner bar and the gentlemanly competition of 1889. Further along, the house takes a more contemporary turn where exposed brick and timber-lined ceilings soar up to peaked, glass-roofed sections. Here, you find the expansive second living room, its brilliant array of broad arched casements a wonder in themselves, drawing the northerly aspect of the garden in through the glass. An astonishing brick and marble carved hearth looks almost baronial in size – big boughs no issue for its capacious recesses. Behind here, another large dining room has a similar, no less impressive, fit-out – handsome timber panelling, peaked glass ceiling, and excellent dimensions. The kitchen would have been cutting-edge back in the day, and its suite of appliances is a retro treat. They’re undoubtedly still super functional, and the timber cabinetry and tiling here are all ageless. A terrific meals area is arrayed around a bay window with leadlight panes up above. Nothing is much more pleasurable in a period home than taking the first tread on the grand stair, an accompanying hand on the stalwart splendour of a timber balustrade nearing 150 years old. Glorious painted bird motif leadlight windows meet you halfway up and, at the top, turn into the main bedroom suite for more pure space, light and loveliness. The dimensions of this room are simply splendid, not overly extravagant, but refined, gracious. More gorgeous windows range across three sides, and a passage lined with wardrobes leads you into a superb north-facing dressing room. Even more storage sits above, while further up again atop a concealed wardrobe, is a widow’s walk with sensational views. The suite continues west, showcasing a marble bathroom and a spectacular sunken marble bath. Dazzling. Running across this level those other brilliant bedrooms, each with either an elevated retreat/lounge or a study, are sublime. One to the south has a sitting area and a low window to sneak a look into the billiards room. Another to the north-west boasts a spiral staircase descending to the conservatory below. All offer a fabulous point of difference in their designation of space. An en tout cas tennis court has a charming little pavilion, and beyond its high fence, the aviary’s birds might have flown, but the space could be anything. Wind your way back around the north side garden where the fully-tiled pool and its separate large, circular spa look a sparkling picture. All too soon, you’re at the end of the garden and back to that crunching white driveway; one step beyond, and you’re back out into the real world. The enchanting little lodge house, with two sets of French doors opening out onto the garden, would be perfect for a teenager busting for a little bit of autonomy. A large double garage to the side of the pebble drive has enough room for several cars, workshop space and storage, and underground, there’s a large cellar. “No. 15 Lorne Grove is a truly remarkable offering and an opportunity that presents itself once in a generation. Offered for sale for the first time in over 54 years, this 1889 mansion is set on 3000 square metres of prime Boroondara real estate, close to Melbourne’s leading schools, transport, shopping and dining precincts.” Chris Barrett, Marshall White. With room to entertain and views across Melbourne downsizers can upsize their lifestyle in these stunning new homes A newly completed development in the premium suburb of Camberwell offers oversized apartments that will make the transition from a large home to more convenient living as seamless as possible. “The apartments offer space and all the benefits of a traditional home, but in a format that doesn’t have maintenance issues,” says Tim Price, Director, Time & Place. “They’re designed so you can do all the things you’ve always enjoyed doing.” Victoria Hill, developed by Time & Place and delivered by Hacer Group, also touches on the heritage charm of the area while delivering the latest luxuries. Located on the highest point in Camberwell with various apartments offering sweeping views of the city skyline and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria Hill ensures downsizers don’t need to make compromises. “We’ve created an opportunity for owner-occupiers who have established their lives in Camberwell, Canterbury, Hawthorn or nearby and don’t want to leave,” explained Mr Price. Residents won't have to compromise on space or lifestyle at Victoria Hill. The 25 grand-scale residences are architecturally designed by Cera Stribley, capturing the essence of a classic Camberwell home in an apartment format. “Victoria Hill is surrounded by traditional Victorian homes which typically have nine principal rooms, with the kitchen its own room, separate living and dining rooms, bedrooms, a proper laundry, bathrooms, and a library or a den. “We really liked this as a principle for designing these apartments,” says Price. The large kitchens are set back a little from the living spaces so that there is plenty of room for cooking up a storm and storage. The adjacent dining area in the three-bedroom apartments can comfortably accommodate a table for 12. “This was all about making sure you could still have the family around for Christmas lunch, for example. “With the outdoor terrace option, you can add another 10-seat table,” he says. Price adds that some of the city-facing residences have balconies averaging 100sqm. The apartments also offer a level of privacy that can get lost in typical developments, including lifts that open into private foyers for the three-bedroom designs. “In the larger units, you could cater a function through the rear of the property if you wanted to, as there is rear lifting. Once people start experiencing the residences, they’ll get a feel for some of the thoughtful design initiatives that have been embedded there,” says Price. Gallery (9 images)Luxurious interiorsThe Hecker Guthrie-designed interiors acknowledge Camberwell’s heritage, while prioritising modern, luxurious living. For example, the higher skirting boards offer a subtle nod to Victorian home design. “The checkerboard stone patterning is a feature in the kitchens, throwing back to some of those more traditional finishes in a contemporary form,” says Price. The best of today includes the Sub-Zero integrated refrigerators, wine fridges, and Wolf ovens and cooktops, all set in a timeless colour palette. Victoria Hill is equipped with EV charging infrastructure, bike storage, dog washing facilities, a parcel delivery area and a dedicated building app. “Obviously, there is the convenience of a lock up and leave lifestyle,” says Price. Each residence has a private, fully enclosed garage so there is plenty of space for cars and storage, or even a workbench. Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of a larger home, without needing to worry about maintenance. The local area of Camberwell is filled with amenities, including public transport, supermarkets and medical facilities. Burke Road is brimming with local cafes, wine bars and boutiques. “Camberwell Market is an awesome market in terms of fresh fruit and vegetables, and there is the convenience of the everyday retailers there. “There’s a beautiful French patisserie which has doubled in size as it’s so popular and there’s lots of fantastic Japanese restaurants. “They’re right on your doorstep,” says Price. Thanks to its quality homes and convenient amenities, Camberwell has long been a blue-chip area for property, with the median house price over the past 12 months at $2.7 million, up 4.2% on the previous year. The median unit price is $930,000, up 1.2% in the same period, according to PropTrack data. For buyers interested in Victoria Hill, the development is now complete, taking away the uncertainty of buying off the plan and making downsizing much simpler. “Being able to show people through the quality of the entry of the building, the communal spaces, how the lifting works, how the lobby works, how the privacy works, people are able to see the completed quality before they buy,” says Price. Properties at Victoria Hill range from $1.85 million for two-bedroom apartments, and $2.99 million for three-bedroom apartments. Open by appointment on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, buyers can experience finished apartments for themselves. 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in the middle of Camberwell Junction on a 1950sq m sit within the Camberwell Activity Centre which includes more than 400 stores and 300 commercial businesses MingXuan Li and Maddie Pizzey have been appointed to sell the site for Above Zero The site is next to the Aerial apartments in the City of Boroondara’s tallest building “It is very difficult to find a site that offers planning approval for a project of such significant scale as Burke Road but also provides scope for developers to achieve very high sales rates and or rents,” Radisich said Interest from potential buyers sparked the decision to list the site a spokesperson for Above Zero told The Urban Developer “After a lengthy and challenging process of site amalgamation and securing an exceptional planning approval we were approached off-market by several larger groups,” they said “Given the feedback that nothing of this scale or quality has emerged in this highly sought-after we believe this presents a truly unique opportunity that larger groups are likely to compete for.” A five-storey office building and single-storey retail building now occupy the site The expressions-of-interest campaign for the site are due to close on November 12 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time But only if you promise we can move back to Carlton when we retire.” My husband’s grudging acceptance of our potential move to Hawthorn East was not the most auspicious start to our new life we’ve come to love the hidden depths and diversity of our rectangular suburb Camberwell and Kew – the Hawthorn East stereotype is Lululemon with a lot of “Where are your kids at school?” thrown in But I can vouch that it has far more going for it than European cars AFL players and entertainment types (members of the Minogue and Newton families are scattered around Hawthorn East and Chrissie Swan also calls it home) There are shopping strips at each end of my street but I recently learnt that neither is actually in my suburb While suburb boundaries across Melbourne most typically run down the middle of roads a strange quirk means our neighbours have claimed both sides of the roads that mark the east and west edges of my suburb these were moved in recent years – some might say to prevent confusion; others might say there’s been a quiet inner-east power struggle that Hawthorn East lost In the west, Auburn Village, founded in 1880 and steeped in history, is claimed by Hawthorn. To the east, both sides of the Burke Road strip are in Camberwell Even the small shopping complex opposite the Rivoli cinema which clearly sits within Hawthorn East’s boundaries has decided to hide its association with my suburb recently changing its name to “Camberwell Place” The Rivoli, heritage-listed with a stunning art deco interior and facade, is a treasure. It’s also in Hawthorn East. Whatever the Camberwell Junction traders might claim on their website, the Rivoli is ours! At the southern border, there was once another, less ornate, cinema – the Toorak Drive-In closing in 1984 before the site became the national headquarters for Coles Hawthorn East’s streetscapes range from $20 million federation mansions to 1970s apartment blocks That diversity itself has become prized – our street and its surrounds were granted heritage protection a few years ago you can ponder the evolution of building styles and materials – from Auburn Station (opened in 1882) to a new six-storey apartment block with sweeping views of the CBD skyline The diversity of its buildings reflects the diversity of Hawthorn East’s inhabitants Nearly 50 per cent of all dwellings are one- or two-bedroom flats – many occupied by students who attend nearby Swinburne Uni Forty per cent of all households in Hawthorn East are renting, which is significantly higher than the Victorian average (less than one third) So how does that diversity lead to a cohesive community I think it comes from the places that bring the community together it started with the Cara Armstrong community kindergarten “Community” is no misnomer – the parents volunteered for roles on the committee that actually ran the kindergarten These were parents with hectic lives made up of busy jobs and young children who gave up hundreds of hours to ensure that the kindergarten established in 1945 by the charismatic and inspiring mother it was later named after We used to hold committee meetings upstairs at the Auburn Hotel built in 1888 and still a thriving pub today Many will remember it as the Geebung Polo Club where I spent some hazy and very loud Sunday afternoons as the sea of teal volunteers who filled its courtyard celebrating Monique Ryan’s victory in the 2022 federal election It’s not called the “leafy east” for nothing It was a favourite place during COVID lockdowns where the space and a view towards the horizon lifted spirits while cavoodles frolicked Rathmines Road Reserve (known locally as Egg Park for a favourite piece of playground equipment) and Victoria Road Reserve – homes of the Hawthorn Citz (junior football) and Boroondara Cobras (cricket) respectively – are more functional than pretty which was once the site of the brickworks that produced bricks still found in houses across the area: a calm oasis among the narrow A community is sustained by the actions of those who live in it another school mum (who is a GP in Hawthorn East) organised a meal train people from our community took turns to drop meals at our door just as special was how they made my family feel “You can actually taste the love,” my husband gushed uncharacteristically Other friends drove the kids to sport and school or took them for sleepovers and even interstate holidays if we don’t end up retiring to Carlton after all it won’t be Hawthorn East’s beautiful homes verdant parks or tree-lined streets that keep us here Sarah Moller is a writer and former lawyer living in Melbourne The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up here But only if you promise we can move back to Carlton when we retire.\\u201D My husband\\u2019s grudging acceptance of our potential move to Hawthorn East was not the most auspicious start to our new life we\\u2019ve come to love the hidden depths and diversity of our rectangular suburb Camberwell and Kew \\u2013 the Hawthorn East stereotype is Lululemon with a lot of \\u201CWhere are your kids at school?\\u201D thrown in these were moved in recent years \\u2013 some might say to prevent confusion; others might say there\\u2019s been a quiet inner-east power struggle that Hawthorn East lost both sides of the Burke Road strip are in which clearly sits within Hawthorn East\\u2019s boundaries recently changing its name to \\u201CCamberwell Place\\u201D heritage-listed with a stunning art deco interior and facade Whatever the Camberwell Junction traders might claim on their website Hawthorn East\\u2019s streetscapes range from $20 million federation mansions to 1970s apartment blocks That diversity itself has become prized \\u2013 our street and its surrounds were granted heritage protection a few years ago you can ponder the evolution of building styles and materials \\u2013 from Auburn Station (opened in 1882) to a new six-storey apartment block with sweeping views of the CBD skyline The diversity of its buildings reflects the diversity of Hawthorn East\\u2019s inhabitants Nearly 50 per cent of all dwellings are one- or two-bedroom flats \\u2013 many occupied by students who attend nearby Swinburne Uni Forty per cent of all households in Hawthorn East are renting which is significantly higher than the Victorian average () \\u201CCommunity\\u201D is no misnomer \\u2013 the parents volunteered for roles on the committee that actually ran the kindergarten celebrating Monique Ryan\\u2019s victory in the 2022 federal election It\\u2019s not called the \\u201Cleafy east\\u201D for nothing Hawthorn East\\u2019s reserves are diverse Rathmines Road Reserve (known locally as Egg Park for a favourite piece of playground equipment) and Victoria Road Reserve \\u2013 homes of the Hawthorn Citz (junior football) and Boroondara Cobras (cricket) respectively \\u2013 are more functional than pretty \\u201CYou can actually taste the love,\\u201D my husband gushed uncharacteristically if we don\\u2019t end up retiring to Carlton after all it won\\u2019t be Hawthorn East\\u2019s beautiful homes The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge Sustainability has been a long-term priority for Camberwell Grammar School which began its sustainability journey in 2015 Sustainability was embedded in the school’s strategic plan in 2020 under the key priority pillar of “Conducting Sustainable and Secure Operations” with the goal to “be a responsible as a leader in sustainability.” The school aims to achieve this by focusing on operational efficiencies and promoting sustainable initiatives in curriculum and co-curricular programming Camberwell Grammar School created a new sustainability project coordinator role to appropriately and effectively resource the sustainability program A significant project was undertaken to introduce an additional Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) waste stream where collected food waste and industrially compostable bio-packaging are processed into compost and animal feedstock 2023 projects also included the introduction of “zero landfill” school and community on-site events a greater partnership between the school and its catering contractor to improve responsible procurement and purchasing improved management of the oval water recycling system and numerous student engagement opportunities within and beyond the classroom the school generated 1106 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions slightly underperforming the 2023 target of 1099 tonnes but with a 61.5% reduction from the 2017 baseline year This is largely attributed to the procurement of 100% renewable electricity in 2022 to support the school’s additional electricity needs over and above those produced by the on-site 888-kWh solar array “We envisage becoming a leader in sustainability fostering a whole-school approach to carbon emission balance Ongoing sector projects will continue working towards Net Zero targets emphasising the goal of instilling knowledge in students that they possess the power and agency to bring about positive change starting in their own surroundings and extending to make the world a better place.” Dr Hicks emphasises it’s an all-encompassing approach “We have learned that we can make small changes and that those changes accumulate to make a big difference,” he says “This is one aspect of a multifaceted approach to get to our target of zero emissions by 2030.” Camberwell Grammar School strategically documents its emission reduction plans A sustainability plan was developed to set annual emission reduction targets across resource sectors along with priorities and community engagement actions 2023 was the first year quarterly and annual reporting tracked the progress of “Net Zero by 2030” targets road transport and gas consumption met 2023 targets energy and procurement made progress but remained challenging with priorities on reducing electricity use and exploring electrification innovations minimising landfill and encouraging active transport,” says Jo Menzies analysing resource performance to guide our next steps integrating sustainability into the curriculum and engaging the community are vital steps.” Student involvement is a key part of the strategy as the school leadership believes it will help them make an impact beyond their days at Camberwell Grammar School “We are fortunate to work with students who are eager to develop skills that help them contribute to solutions,” says Will Hone English and history teacher and school sustainability coordinator “Student initiatives include developing a pitch for solar energy and expanding the burgeoning gardening and beekeeping programs.” which has led to sustainability practices being integrated into the school’s purchasing policy “Staff are required to consider environmental social and ethical impacts when purchasing products and services The policy emphasises that materials should be reused repurposed or recycled to minimise landfill waste.” This collective effort ensures that sustainability is embedded in the school’s culture Camberwell Grammar believes its Net Zero commitment will embolden students empower teachers and energise the local population to secure a sustainable future highlights how all stakeholders come together “Shared responsibility is required at each level to ensure that the school’s Net Zero initiative not only transforms our operations but also serves as a powerful teaching tool for the entire school community fostering a deep understanding of sustainability and the real-world impact of collective action,” she says “The collaboration between our executive and board leadership operations and property teams and passionate teachers and students is essential We truly believe that only with these groups working together will we be able to establish the momentum required to reach this significant undertaking.” A passionate educator with global experience joins the Junior School to champion student growth The program will help Year 7-9 students develop healthy screen habits and make better decisions online Don't miss the chance to spotlight your school's success and impact Copyright © 2025 KM Business Information Australia Pty Ltd Toast House is one of the most exciting bakeries to open in Melbourne for a while which first opened for a brief period in April pretzels stuffed with coconut and pistachio creams mini sweet and savoury ciabatta sandwiches a full-time investment analyst who has been baking cakes and bread at home for over a decade The bakery reopened this month after kitchen renovations Here are five Toast House goods worth dropping in for This namesake loaf – shaped like a storybook house – comes in a number of flavour duos The half-and-half loaves are split down the middle and include strawberry with matcha red bean and Chen’s favourite: black sesame and sultana travel spots and more – curated by those who know This particular combo was inspired by two snacks from Lin’s childhood in Guangdong: salted egg custard buns and deep-fried taro dumplings On one side of the loaf is a salted egg and butter dough and on the other the base dough with taro paste and a salted egg crumble swirled in Toast House uses an apple juice wild yeast starter for a moist sweet and tangy dough that comes with dried fruits and blended powders mixed through although Chen says it also tastes good plain and she plans to switch to another fruit next month.) The coconut and mango version is a “tropical” summer treat It’s studded with dried mango and topped with shredded coconut Other renditions include matcha and white chocolate Lin experimented with brownies in cake and toast before landing on a surprising idea: proofing sourdough with brownie mix (sans sugar) folded in The result is “massive” as Chen points out “It’s larger than the face of my three-year-old.” These milk buns are filled with chewy glutinous mochi that encases different house-made fillings There’s a flower-shaped taro paste version and one with a matcha-flavoured bun and red bean filling Lin’s initial vision for a fruity version was a strawberry-cream cheese flavour After experimenting with different homemade jams she landed on a tart raspberry jam that cuts through the milky cheese crumble atop the bread While pretzels aren’t traditionally stuffed they’re served cream-filled at Toast House The changing fillings include: black sesame When asked about the coconut latte filling Chen answers with a question of his own: “Everyone loves coffee how can you sell bread in Melbourne without a coffee flavour?” @toasthouse_melbourne Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good Epping and Camberwell have been targeted for the biggest increases in new apartments as the state government races to seize planning controls in 10 established suburbs and build 60,000 new units Figures published by the Victorian Planning Authority reveal which suburbs will do the heavy lifting and how many extra homes are proposed for each of the 10 urban “activity centres” Labor has named in its housing pilot program The ambitious program seeks to sideline potential objectors in the planning process and trigger an apartment boom across middle Melbourne Theodora Vasiliadis and Michelle Palmieri are concerned housing construction will see their streetscapes altered.Credit: Chris Hopkins The planning takeover will clear the way for developments of between 10 and 20 storeys in the core of these suburban activity centres and for developments of between three and six storeys in the mostly low-rise “walkable catchments” surrounding them Local politicians and residents have blasted the government for rushing plans through with minimal consultation or detail on how their low-density suburban infrastructure will support thousands of new homes The government wants to introduce its new planning controls before the end of the year It has framed them as a way to encourage developers to build more homes in suburbs that are close to public transport Councils and residents will have fewer avenues to object to housing proposals that are “deemed to comply” with the state government’s new urban design principles The planning overhaul includes revoking councils’ power to refuse a development due to a building’s height or setbacks within each activity centre as long as the development satisfies state guidelines has the highest target range of all 10 centres in the pilot program with between 11,800 and 15,300 new homes envisaged to be built there The program proposes a development core along the commercial spine of High Street but also fanning out into more than 100 quieter streets in Preston and neighbouring Reservoir Outer-northern Epping (9800 to 13,900 new homes) eastern suburb Ringwood (8200 to 12,200 new homes) and Camberwell in the inner east (7500 to 10,100 new homes) are also targeted for the heaviest increases in housing between now and 2051 Between 6500 and 8000 homes will be built in Chadstone where the most intensive development will occur at the shopping centre which is Australia’s largest mall but has neither train nor tram connections relying solely on buses for public transport Development would most likely occur on land currently used for car parking Niddrie and Essendon North will together get an extra 8500 to 10,200 new homes with development concentrated along busy Mount Alexander and Keilor roads but also extending into low-rise neighbourhoods in Airport West and Strathmore Frankston (4000 to 6300 homes) and Broadmeadows (3000 to 4500 homes) have the lowest targets of the 10 activity centres this is partly because building heights must be limited to 12 storeys due to flight controls for Essendon Airport a Greens-aligned council candidate and incumbent mayor for Darebin City Council attended the two community reference group meetings the government held for the Preston activity centre this month Newton said there was disquiet about a low amount of consultation given the state is proposing to add thousands of new apartments to the suburb A multi-storey development going up in Essendon.Credit: Chris Hopkins and the community is suss on that; it’s also happening over a [council] election period Newton queried whether the government had developed plans to deal with the extra traffic The consultation period unfolded during the council election caretaker period effectively silencing councils that have been vocal on state ambitions to seize planning powers Moonee Valley council candidate and incumbent mayor Pierce Tyson said municipal planners had just six days to prepare a submission in response to the plans for Niddrie and Essendon North before the council entered caretaker mode we can’t fully utilise council resources to make it clear our opposition to this plan.” The council’s submission is scathing of insufficient detail and a “lack of procedural fairness” in the development of and consultation over the proposed changes said the state’s plans were being rushed through without thought to local context “We’re having our democratic right to object and shape these plans removed through this process,” he said “What most residents are concerned about are the catchment areas of these plans and I think could reshape and destroy what makes our areas great.” Essendon locals Peter Riley and Anne Ferris both learnt of the government’s plans for their area when they received a Victorian Planning Authority flyer in their letterboxes a few weeks ago Development of the former Epping quarry site is starting to take shape with 151 social housing apartments and a private hospital recently opening.Credit: Jason South The neighbours said people living in the catchment area were just beginning to learn how their streets could be transformed with housing blocks between three and six storeys built next door to them in what is mostly a low-rise area Both said the area was already straining to serve residents’ needs Ferris said schools and childcare were at capacity and it took days to get a booking at the local medical centre You can’t drive a nail down these roads at the best of times,” Riley said There is no train station inside the Essendon North and Niddrie activity centres which has the route 59 tram running through its spine Riley said that if the government was determined to ramp up housing in his area “it’s important that they don’t destroy the liveability of the neighbourhood – not just for the people here now but for the people they are planning to build for” Coalition planning spokesman James Newbury said the Labor government had an extreme plan “to rip away the rights of 10 communities from having a say over the future of their streets” “What’s worse is their anti-established-suburb agenda encourages up to six-storey developments in your quiet suburban street and ignores existing heritage protections,” he said The activity centres plans do not propose to remove heritage overlays wrote to state government ministers on September 23 to formally request an extension to the four-week consultation period Ryan said she supported an increase in housing but was appalled that the state was hurrying through plans to jam thousands more homes into Camberwell without presenting an impact assessment on drainage “How can you expect that people aren’t going to be threatened by this The little information we know suggests there could be a really significant negative impact,” Ryan said The Victorian Planning Authority argued in a draft summary report for the activity centre program that uncertainty among developers about whether housing projects will be approved has stopped Melbourne’s suburban activity centres developing to their full potential “Activity centres present a key opportunity to contribute to housing growth in established urban areas particularly in the form of compact housing such as apartment and multi-dwelling developments,” the authority said Ringwood Square stands in the core of an activity centre that is being targeted for more than 10,000 new homes.Credit: Justin McManus “The inconsistent nature of planning provisions currently applied across Melbourne’s activity centres along with uncertainty in approvals processes are identified as contributing factors limiting the ability to deliver more housing in these centres.” The Planning Authority said new conditions would be included to prevent “under-development” in activity centres such as blocking any building that is less than 50 per cent as high as the proposed maximum A Victorian government spokesman said the status quo was not an option “We need to deliver more housing choice where Victorians are telling us they want it – close to public transport jobs and services and close to where they grew up,” he said “The proposed settings for the activity centres will give community and industry certainty over what can be built and where while protecting the things that matter – sunny streets a senior research fellow at Swinburne University’s Centre for Urban Transitions endorsed the state government’s planning takeover in the 10 activity centres Glackin has previously developed a proposal for Maroondah City Council on merging individual housing lots to build larger higher-density projects – another proposal put forward in the draft planning overhaul “I understand subsidiarity and the principle that everything should come from the bottom up but when you are thinking about 5 million people you need some serious consideration from the top down,” Glackin said He said neighbourhood character was no grounds for stopping greater housing density “We need to look to future character and start to design not for what is there now but what’s going to happen anyway through the slow erosion of built form We’re going to end up with those sorts of densities anyway so why not look to the future and do it properly?” he said The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here Figures published by the Victorian Planning Authority reveal which suburbs will do the heavy lifting and how many extra homes are proposed for each of the in its housing pilot program and for developments of between three and six storeys in the mostly low-rise \\u201Cwalkable catchments\\u201D surrounding them Councils and residents will have fewer avenues to object to housing proposals that are \\u201Cdeemed to comply\\u201D with the state government\\u2019s new urban design principles The planning overhaul includes revoking councils\\u2019 power to refuse a development due to a building\\u2019s height or setbacks within each activity centre which is Australia\\u2019s largest mall but has neither train nor tram connections \\u201CI would say the process is very rushed and the community is suss on that; it\\u2019s also happening over a [council] election period so the council can\\u2019t be involved.\\u201D we can\\u2019t fully utilise council resources to make it clear our opposition to this plan.\\u201D The council\\u2019s submission is scathing of insufficient detail and a \\u201Clack of procedural fairness\\u201D in the development of and consultation over the proposed changes said the state\\u2019s plans were being rushed through without thought to local context \\u201CWe\\u2019re having our democratic right to object and shape these plans removed through this process,\\u201D he said \\u201CWhat most residents are concerned about are the catchment areas of these plans and I think could reshape and destroy what makes our areas great.\\u201D Essendon locals Peter Riley and Anne Ferris both learnt of the government\\u2019s plans for their area when they received a Victorian Planning Authority flyer in their letterboxes a few weeks ago Both said the area was already straining to serve residents\\u2019 needs You can\\u2019t drive a nail down these roads at the best of times,\\u201D Riley said \\u201Cit\\u2019s important that they don\\u2019t destroy the liveability of the neighbourhood \\u2013 not just for the people here now but for the people they are planning to build for\\u201D Coalition planning spokesman James Newbury said the Labor government had an extreme plan \\u201Cto rip away the rights of 10 communities from having a say over the future of their streets\\u201D \\u201CWhat\\u2019s worse is their anti-established-suburb agenda encourages up to six-storey developments in your quiet suburban street and ignores existing heritage protections,\\u201D he said \\u201CHow can you expect that people aren\\u2019t going to be threatened by this The little information we know suggests there could be a really significant negative impact,\\u201D Ryan said The Victorian Planning Authority argued in a draft summary report for the activity centre program that uncertainty among developers about whether housing projects will be approved has stopped Melbourne\\u2019s suburban activity centres developing to their full potential \\u201CActivity centres present a key opportunity to contribute to housing growth in established urban areas particularly in the form of compact housing such as apartment and multi-dwelling developments,\\u201D the authority said \\u201CThe inconsistent nature of planning provisions currently applied across Melbourne\\u2019s activity centres along with uncertainty in approvals processes are identified as contributing factors limiting the ability to deliver more housing in these centres.\\u201D The Planning Authority said new conditions would be included to prevent \\u201Cunder-development\\u201D in activity centres \\u201CWe need to deliver more housing choice where Victorians are telling us they want it \\u2013 close to public transport jobs and services and close to where they grew up,\\u201D he said \\u201CThe proposed settings for the activity centres will give community and industry certainty over what can be built and where while protecting the things that matter \\u2013 sunny streets a senior research fellow at Swinburne University\\u2019s Centre for Urban Transitions endorsed the state government\\u2019s planning takeover in the 10 activity centres higher-density projects \\u2013 another proposal put forward in the draft planning overhaul \\u201CI understand subsidiarity and the principle that everything should come from the bottom up you need some serious consideration from the top down,\\u201D Glackin said \\u201CWe need to look to future character and start to design not for what is there now but what\\u2019s going to happen anyway through the slow erosion of built form We\\u2019re going to end up with those sorts of densities anyway so why not look to the future and do it properly?\\u201D he said The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Above Zero and joint venture partner Wilbow Group are set to launch Glyndon, 13 architecturally designed homes in Camberwell Designed by Cera Stribley with interiors by Lauren Tarrant, Glyndon has been over three years in the making Rooted in the area’s rich architectural heritage Glyndon reinterprets Federation-era elegance through a contemporary lens Classic European influences merge with modern principles to create timeless yet low-maintenance homes that prioritise both form and function Nestled on a quiet and prestigious tree-lined street, Glyndon enjoys a sought-after position within walking proximity to Fordham Village, with boutique shopping, dining, and leafy parklands just a short walk away. Families and downsizers are likely to show the most interest given how close some of Melbourne’s leading private and public schools are Glyndon marks Lauren Tarrant’s debut in multi-residential design The interiors were inspired by classic Parisian residences and will feature intricate stonework and a sequal to their Rondure House project "We’ve drawn on Camberwell’s architectural heritage to create homes that seamlessly blend modern elegance with timeless Federation-era influences all elevated by interiors inspired by classic French design," Batra says "These residences redefine multi-residential living, delivering a level of detail and materiality that hasn’t been seen before in this space. Glyndon is a home for those who appreciate design, craftsmanship, and enduring quality.” Each home offers a private, flexible retreat in the secure basement. The customisable area allows residents to create a private health and wellness sanctuary, complete with a sauna and plunge bath, or a multi-dimensional family retreat with a wine bar and cinema. Designed with longevity and sustainability in mind, Glyndon maximises natural light and achieves a 7.5-star energy rating for an effortlessly efficient home. “Designed for living, built for life—Glyndon encapsulates our commitment to crafting homes that are not only architecturally striking but also enduring and secure," Batra added. "These are residences designed to evolve with our residents, offering a foundation for a beautifully considered lifestyle." Priced from $2.4 million, Glyndon officially launches in May 2025. Construction is set to begin in Q3 2025. 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Claim your discount by clicking here After a rigorous three-year planning journey, developer Above Zero and joint venture partner Wilbow Group, have been granted approval by VCAT to press on with their Camberwell townhouse development The townhouses, designed by Cera Stribley on Glyndon Road, sit in the coveted Middle Camberwell where there are notoriously strict planning controls no development approval has been granted for more than five dwellings in the neighbourhood The approved design comprises 13 family homes across a 3,000 sqm site with generous setbacks that allow for extensive landscaping The development’s discreet single-leve street presence ensures seamless integration with the existing streetscape On offer will be three, four and five-bedroom homes with dual aspects and expansive private ground-floor courtyards. The design draws inspiration from Camberwell’s rich architectural heritage blending contemporary design with elements of Federation-era charm Nearly half the site has been preserved for greenery creating a harmonious balance between modern living and natural surroundings AJ Batra, Managing Director of Above Zero, called the development a "first of its kind" in one of Melbourne's most sought-after and tightly held areas "We are excited to bring this vision of 13 family homes to life and deliver an exceptional development.” Cera Stribley Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Dom Cerantonio, said the development has been carefully designed to complement Camberwell’s architectural character while also pushing the boundaries of contemporary residential design 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 VAFA The VAFA acknowledge the traditional owners of country This is probably not the page you’re looking for News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice A former civil servant who allegedly falsely claimed to be a GCHQ intelligence analyst, the Cabinet Office’s “Head of Western Balkans”, and a National Crime Agency chief of staff has denied committing fraud entered not guilty pleas at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday to three counts of fraud by false representation to gain employment The former Cabinet Office and National Crime Agency (NCA) employee denied lying about his employment history between October 14 2021 and February 4 2025 by falsely representing he had been employed as an intelligence analyst for GCHQ Alam, of Beaulieu Close, Camberwell, south London, also pleaded not guilty to lying about his role and experience gained while working in the Cabinet Office, including about being its “Head of Western Balkans” between February 25 2024 and December 31 2024. Warmest start to May on record amid wildfires and water warnings Harrods hit by cyber attack amid wave of retailer hacking incidents Should London ban 'supersize' SUVs? ...The Standard podcast London Underground and Overground station closures: Full Bank Holiday list Wearing a white shirt and navy jacket, Alam further denied lying about being chief of staff to the digital, data and technology director and to the technology director and senior manager in the investigatory powers unit for the NCA between January 8 2024 and April 30 2024. The court heard the allegations centre around his application for the role of deputy director at the Joint Maritime Security Centre, a government body which monitors threats around UK waters. District Judge Annabel Pilling bailed Alam and he will next appear at a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on May 29. VE Day 2025 flypast and parade LIVE: Crowds line the Mall as 80th anniversary commemorations begin Crowds line the Mall as VE Day celebrations begin David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Revealed: The real reason Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday amid family feud Revealed: Why Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday What time is World Snooker Championship final today? TV channel and live stream for Zhao Xintong vs Mark Williams What time is World Snooker Championship final today? Play Duration: 8 minutes 27 seconds8m Brought to you by Independent MP for Kooyong, Dr Monique Ryan, has criticised the Victorian Government's handling of plans to boost housing in Melbourne. Victoria Planning Authority revealed plans to build roughly 60,000 homes across 10 suburbs, including in Camberwell which is part of the Kooyong division. But Dr Ryan told Raf Epstein on ABC Radio Melbourne that residents have expressed their extreme dissatisfaction at the consultation process. "They basically felt that it was performative," she said. Dr Monique Ryan is Independent MP for Kooyong, Melbourne.(AAP: Luis Ascui) Published: 12h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:30pm Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio Welcome to housingtoday.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy Trusted media brand of the Chartered Institute of Housing By Tom Lowe2025-04-15T12:23:00+01:00 Vacant building to be stripped back to its frame and extended upwards by seven storeys Ackroyd Lowrie's plans to add a vertical extension to the site Plans by developer Criterion Capital to transform Camberwell Magistrates’ Court into housing and a hotel have been approved by Southwark council The former 1971 court building has been vacant since 2020 and has since become a visual blight and a magnet for anti-social behaviour according to the scheme’s lead architect Ackroyd Lowrie The practice said the proposals would reimagine the building and surrounding space as a new “civic focal point” for Camberwell that will act as a neighbourhood hub for vibrant community uses The scheme will strip the eight-storey building back to its concrete frame and build a seven-storey vertical extension at its centre The new 15-storey building will provide 134 homes a 150-room Zedwell hotel and 250sq m of community space The existing building has been boarded up since 2020 a co-working space and 650sq m of new public realm and green space reclaimed through the conversion of an adjacent dual carriageway All of the building’s uses will be accessible through a double-height atrium which will be open 24 hours a day The plans were amended during the planning process by removing two storeys from the top of the central extension cutting the number of homes by ten and removing a frame structure on the scheme’s roof Pocket chief bemoans ‘disappointing’ results as ONS publishes latest quarterly data Scheme designed by Assael Architecture for Birmingham developer Worthearly Ltd A former pub and canalside cash and carry could be demolished to free up the site Deal goes through two years after Berkley named preferred bidder on £2bn scheme DESNZ will boost green skills under its Warm Homes Plan through financial awards Developer also wins grant funding from London mayor Site powered by Webvision Cloud but few match the loyalty of a Camberwell local and partnered with tree-lined streets like Grove Lane and Camberwell Grove and a multitude of parks it makes for one of the most balanced and interesting London neighbourhoods out there this is my local guide to a perfect Saturday spent in Camberwell There are few places I love more than Zen Yoga. It’s a tiny little yoga studio located next to one of my favourite pubs for outdoor pints (Grove House Tavern) Dappled light shines in through the windows you can hear the sounds of children playing tennis next door and there is a true sense of community the minute you walk in I love to take a dynamic vinyasa class to kickstart some energy into my day but there are plenty of Yin classes available Top tip: Zen Yoga offers acupuncture weekly on Thursdays Address: 24A Camberwell Grove, London SE5 8REWebsite: zenyoga.org.uk 9.30am: coffee and pastries at Lumberjack Coffee it’s time to grab a coffee and treat from Lumberjack this little shop packs a punch when it comes to making an unmatched flat white The line often snakes out the door but moves quickly and I personally love anything with lemon + poppyseed so I order myself a piece of the loaf and make my way into the garden Dinky tables and chairs and walls lined with happy vegetables and fruit make for a perfect location for a catch-up with friends Italian treats and local artwork in the back which always make for a fun peruse after coffee Address: 70 Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8QZWebsite: instagram.com/wearelumberjackcoffee Roka's Flowers11.00am: explore Camberwell Green Market who sells vibrant bouquets from her bike each Saturday on the green Address: Camberwell Green, London SE5 7AAWebsite: urban-farmers-market.co.uk Mondo Sandwich1.00pm: Grove House Tavern for a Mondo Sandwich After a cup of tea at home, one of Saturday’s simple pleasures, I head to Grove House Tavern to meet up with some friends for a Mondo Sando unequivocally the best sandwiches in london Grove House Tavern has a beautiful outdoor area – shaded by the trees of Camberwell Grove fairy lights sloping above the tables and the chitter chatter of the community you’re not going to get it wrong with any of these sandwiches tender chicken with a bit of a kick paired with salty matchstick potatoes I dare you to find a better combo than that We have a few pints (lager gal through and through) Address: 26 Camberwell Grove, London SE5 8REWebsite: grovehousetavern.co.uk 2.30pm: afternoon walk through Ruskin Park We make our way up Denmark Hill to Ruskin Park – one of my favourite London parks There’s an incredible community garden you can visit for free on Saturdays It’s an absolute delight of an Edwardian-era park We take a lap while enjoying the views of London and I’m (as always) taken by how much of a community hub this park is Address: Denmark Hill, London SE5 9AWWebsite: friendsofruskinpark.org.uk South London GalleryMatt Greenwood & Seraphina Neville4.00pm: South London Gallery for a peruse and coffee in the garden The gallery is free and comprised of two buildings – the main building and the fire station I start at the fire station and then head to the main building the exhibit is by Firelei Báez and is a “journey through vibrant spaces where ecology and resistance interact.” I take in the installations and then grab an iced coffee sitting in the gardens and taking in the summer sun It’s also always worth looking at the shop in the SLG – they have an amazing curation of books that ranges from poetry to independently published literature on art Address: 65 Peckham Rd, London SE5 8UHWebsite: southlondongallery.org Peckham Pelican5.00pm: Drinks at Peckham Pelican Head a couple of blocks towards Peckham, and you’ll find the Peckham Pelican nestled comfortably on Peckham Road. It’s cosy, bohemian and a great spot for a glass of ice-cold wine. They serve up snacks (or dinner) too, if you’re interested in spending the evening there. It’s got an incredibly relaxed atmosphere, and sometimes you’ll be lucky enough to catch some live music If you’re interested in taking that glass of wine a bit further then walk back into the centre of Camberwell for a bottle (or two) at Little Cellars or Veraison Wines Address: 92 Peckham Road, London, SE15 5PYWebsite: thepeckhampelican.co.uk Camberwell ArmsLiz & Max Haarala Hamilton7.00pm: Dinner at Camberwell Arms Camberwell Arms is famed around London and with good reason This is easily the best gastropub and possibly dinner one can get in the big smoke and I’m lucky enough to have it on my doorstep and interesting artwork create a chic but inviting ambience but what I can say is that one can never go wrong with a delicious piece of fish at this restaurant – rich yet interesting dishes that are made to be shared with friends Address: 65 Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8TRWebsite: thecamberwellarms.co.uk And somehow, I’ve found myself at the third pub of the day, don’t judge, but I cannot pass up an opportunity to visit Hermit’s Cave. It’s the perfect way to end your night – it’s a proper pub (you know what I mean) with great, cheap beer and where the clientele know how to have a good time. Ages range from 18-80, making for the perfect people-watching corner in Camberwell. Address: 28 Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8QU there’s plenty to explore beyond the suburb’s main hub On the corner of Glen Iris Road and Camberwell Road find The Old Garage’s brick-laden cafe front Grab a seat inside or under the yellow-and-white-striped awning for golden corn cauliflower and halloumi fritters; soft-shell breakfast tacos; or “The Grease Monkey” breakfast topped with chorizo serving puppuccinos and dog treats for furry friends a weekday happy hour and a sheltered beer garden perfect for the colder months Camberwell’s brunch scene extends along Toorak Road with Japanese cafe Haiku popular for its simple teishoku bento sets cherry blossom lattes and yuzu mango milkshakes – are also worth stopping by for The Retreat Yoga Studio offers a moment to reset and restore Camberwell Junction Tennis Club is a great spot for a hit Or stroll through the suburb’s impressive selection of lush leafy spaces like Lynden Park or Highfield Park and make use of barbeque facilities for social get-togethers Chan Korean Cuisine – sitting on the edge of the Junction – is a homely dining experience Go for hearty favourites like the kimchi jjigae (stew) sundubu (spiced tofu) or dolsot bibimbap served alongside classic banchan (side dishes) If you’re in the mood for good evening wine Running Postman Wine Bar has a stacked selection of more than 800 bottles to choose from including 30 drops by the glass This winter the team is serving chicken flatbread and charred plum and beetroot salad This Melbourne pocket is known for its heritage charm and lush parks There's plenty more to this Melbourne suburb than its most famous street This article first appeared in Domain Review, in partnership with Broadsheet. Having been around longer than most readers of this masthead Self-proclaimed culinary guides Prakash Mirchandani and Gaurav Khanna pride themselves on having created a suburban restaurant with a touch of class It's the kind of place you can bring the whole family without having to settle for flavourless fare to please the kids Dishes such as the beef kashmari honour their northern heritage while all curry sauces are prepared individually using only the freshest Tandoori Den also has a healthy selection of entrees including Indo-Chinese specials – the Vegetarian Manchurian and the Chilli Paneer The tandoor gives us everything from battered fish cooked in onion and tomato to goat meat on the bone cooked with the chef's secret chill sauce with garlic and chilli vegetables cooked with leeks and another of the chef's secret sauces try the boneless chicken cooked in mustard seeds The mustard pickle lamb with vinegar and a green spicy sauce is another winner This Melbourne Indian restaurant doesn't shy away from the chilli and while not every dish is going to blow your head off it's good to have a drink within reach for the others Perched at Camberwell's highest point the exclusive Victoria Hill development offers unparalleled timeless luxury with just 25 grand-scale residences each boasting breathtaking views of Melbourne’s skyline Victoria Hill combines the convenience of apartment living with the grandeur of stately homes in a modern Victorian style Brought to life by the renowned architecture firm Cera Stribley and interior designers Hecker Guthrie this rare gem community sits within a traditionally house-centric enclave Boasting an array of resident amenities it enjoys awe-inspiring vistas stretching from the city to the Dandenongs Timeless design perched atop Camberwell's highest point Properties at Victoria Hill range from $1.85 million for two-bedroom apartments and $2.99 million for three-bedroom apartments Victoria Hill is currently under construction at the elevated corner of Burke and Victoria roads with completion anticipated in September 2024 Victoria Hill exudes exclusivity through its coveted location limited number of residences and meticulous high-end design says the development is a unique offering in the leafy eastern suburb which has a well-established sense of community that buyers want “The scope and brief for Victoria Hill is something that is kind of unheard of and we believe it creates a new luxury housing typology for Camberwell,” Price says “We’ve had some incredible interest with most of our enquiry coming from long-term locals who could be considered downsizers including families with young adult children seek a more manageable lifestyle without sacrificing space or quality House-sized residences are capturing buyer attention The two penthouses have already sold off-the-plan, setting new records for apartment prices in Camberwell “We wanted to really communicate in a tangible way what this project could mean to someone who’s transitioning from their traditional Camberwell Kew or Hawthorn home into a different format of living.” he says Price understands it can be “challenging and scary” to consider walking away from a family home with a 2000-3000sqm block noting that Victoria Hill provides a solution without compromise Victoria Hill pays homage to the Victorian terrace embodying the charm of traditional architecture while integrating modern amenities and intelligent design The botanical ambiance of Camberwell’s tree-lined avenues is reflected in the elegant interiors Each residence offers a generous floorplan with high ceilings and distinct living zones Arrival to all city facing three-bedroom residences is via dedicated lift into a private entry vestibule All residences feature a substantial balcony and a spacious kitchen The dining areas are designed to comfortably seat 12-14 people Additional amenity includes EV charging stations dog-washing facilities and fully enclosed garages all catering to discerning tastes and luxury living these homes seamlessly blend modern design Camberwell one of Melbourne’s most tightly-held suburbs with homes spending just 41 days on market and as many as 7184 interested monthly buyers Located merely 20 minutes’ drive from the CBD it offers a perfect balance of accessibility and tranquillity The suburb’s leafy streets and affluent architectural style features grand Victorian and Edwardian- homes alongside an increased presence of modern apartments and townhouses Victoria Hill seamlessly aligns streetscape providing residents with convenient access to cafes Close to Melbourne’s iconic ‘golden mile’ and the city’s most elite schools such as both Camberwell Boys and Girls Grammar Schools making the location perfect for families with school-aged children Newly completed Residence 107 is now available for viewing. To book a tour at Victoria Hill, visit the website or enquire with the team below. you’ll find the saffron-scented chicken soup that charmed St Kilda Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime St Kilda laneway cafe Flavours of Syria has opened a cosy new branch in Camberwell. Owner Nayran Tabiei has turned what was once a butcher shop into a simple but warm Middle Eastern haven Brunch might be a colourful version of foul there are bagels and croissants with Middle Eastern touches and eggplant stuffed with rice and minced lamb There’s Arabic coffee and cardamom or cinnamon tea and you’ll probably want house-made baklava to go with it a sturdy bean dish topped with fresh ingredients at Flavours of Syria in Camberwell.Arsineh HouspianAdvertisementTabiei has already charmed St Kilda with her delightful chicken soup: it’s available here during winter scented with saffron and topped with sweet fried onion to be here sitting and chatting,” says Tabiei Customers are encouraged to call ahead to arrange dinner items for afternoon pick-up and I will put mujadara (a bulgur and lentil dish) or soup in it,” says Tabiei “I want every dish to look and taste just as good as if I served it to you myself.” 187 Through Road, Camberwell, 0468 918 148, instagram.com/flavours_of_syria Ratbag’s Rachael Cilauro (left) and Sarah Curwen-Walker out the front of Temperance House.Supplied“Nostalgic without being performatively so” is how chef Sarah Curwen-Walker describes the regional restaurant residency she runs with partner Rachael Cilauro Ratbag’s new residency is a moveable feast often led by what’s available at the local weekly farmer’s market mushroom and stout pies crowned with puff pastry or hand-rolled orecchiette tangled with cime di rapa “And the desserts have developed a bit of a following,” says Curwen-Walker who’s serving things like Neapolitan ice-cream (made next-level with organic strawberries and local Cabosse & Feve cacao) and decadent chocolate mousse with boozy prunes Ratbag will be at Temperance House for the foreseeable future apart from a two-month shutdown in August and September 68 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine, ratbagfoodandwine.com.au There’s more than meets the eye at a new (but old-timey) cocktail and whisky haunt which has been more than a year in the making: it’s two bars in one Be lured off Mornington’s Main Street into The Bon Vivant’s Companion The Bon Vivant’s Companion takes its design cues from the art deco era a seminal 1862-published book on how to mix drinks by American bartender Jerry Thomas whom bar-owner Tom Wicks calls the “grandfather of cocktails” But Wicks gives the classics modern touches is made even deeper and richer with Hellyers Road whisky aged in pinot noir barrels while the Choc Fashioned is a sweeter spin on the traditionally bitter Old Fashioned You can snack on smoked trout rillettes with salmon roe and house-made chips Through one of three doors hidden in the geometric-patterned back wall Wicks has also realised his dream of opening a whisky-focused speakeasy the house version of a classic Old Fashioned swaps bitters for extra sweetness.Amber MarieCalled Jane with sofas you can sink into and a slightly Japanese flair The cocktail list might star a wakame-infused highball or a truffle fat-washed boulevardier The whisky collection has grown to nearly 200 bottles including some from “next-level” Tasmanian distillery Belgrove which grows its own ryecorn to make rye whisky 150 Main Street, Mornington, bonvivantbar.com.au In the months since, Fallon has bounced back, opening a new Italian diner and wine bar in prime position on the Esplanade. Read more. Meet Mr Vincenzo’s, the Mornington wine-diner that’s literally risen from the ashesAfter fire destroyed chef Matti Fallon’s debut restaurant, community support helped him build another. Move over minimalism, these three new bars are colourful, fun and originalOne spot is a nostalgic experience for children of the ’70s. Another turns American takeaway dishes into killer bar snacks. None follows the rules. No latte art, no espresso machine: This Surrey Hills cafe brews beans the old-fashioned wayAt his new venture, The Stovetop Sessions, hospitality veteran Paul Mathis is inviting customers to slow down and smell the coffee. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox A new 12-storey commercial and residential development will shoot up at Camberwell Junction ending a years-long battle over the site between developers While Camberwell in Melbourne’s east is known for its tree-lined streets grand Federation homes and double-storey mansions the new development is flanked by retail and office buildings and neighbours the elliptical glass Aerial building An artist’s impression of the project to be built at Camberwell Junction following City of Boroondara approval The Aerial building can be seen to the right The building will go up at 699 Burke Road after the City of Boroondara voted at an urban planning meeting on Monday night to push ahead The move could pave the way for more high-rise buildings to sprout up in the area The 36-apartment development had faced stiff opposition from dozens of residents at the Aerial They sought to block the development in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal with complaints over the proposed height and a lack of parking The council approval comes after several separate VCAT disputes over the site Camberwell has a long history of community backlash over dual-occupancies towering developments and any perceived threats to its heritage Grassroots campaigns over the years, including pushback against the redevelopment of Camberwell train station, have been spearheaded by celebrities including actor Geoffrey Rush and comedian Barry Humphries The most recent application for the Burke Road site was put forward by applicants including architects Cera Stribley and lodged with Boroondara council in May last year said the proposal had undergone several amendments and incarnations following mediation meetings between all parties eventually garnering the support of the council and objectors The developers agreed to amend their original designs by abandoning plans for a 13th storey and increasing the number of car parks from 180 to 214 The new building (seen in a side view) will have more parking and one less storey than first proposed.Credit: Above Zero/Cera Stribley The development will include office floor areas from levels one to five apartments from levels six to 11 and a communal rooftop terrace City of Boroondara planning officer Aileen Chin said the proposal made a “significant contribution” to the suburb and provided a diverse offering of apartments alongside commercial space “The revised proposal is considered … an exemplary development within its site context effectively resolving and balancing numerous complex and conflicting design aspects while providing a notable contribution to the public realm,” Chin said at the Monday meeting Boroondara Mayor Lisa Hollingsworth said it was an excellent outcome for the community The 36-apartment development had faced stiff opposition from residents at the Aerial (right).Credit: Simon Schluter Camberwell has become a point of tension between the state government’s push for higher density in inner suburbs and locals’ desire to preserve the character of their area and avoid overdevelopment Asked if the Burke Road development could trigger a wave of high-rises in the suburb Hollingsworth said the project was appropriate for the site Last year, the council voted to oppose many of the key elements of Victoria’s Housing Statement, including the abolition of planning permits for thousands of granny flats, arguing it would erode neighbourhood character and spark parking chaos Hollingsworth said the council had instead submitted its own plans for Camberwell Junction to Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny. Boroondara is lobbying the government to endorse its plan which has a target of 1500 new apartments allowing for 3500 new residents in Camberwell Junction by 2051 The plan allows height limits of six to eight storeys near Camberwell station and up to 12 storeys in other parts of Camberwell Junction “We are looking forward to it being endorsed [by the government] so we can unlock future housing and employment opportunities in Camberwell Junction,” Hollingsworth said Get the day’s breaking news, entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy. Sign up to receive our Evening Edition newsletter. While Camberwell in Melbourne\\u2019s east is known for its tree-lined streets including pushback against the redevelopment of Camberwell train station have been spearheaded by celebrities including The council\\u2019s director of urban living City of Boroondara planning officer Aileen Chin said the proposal made a \\u201Csignificant contribution\\u201D to the suburb and provided a diverse offering of apartments alongside commercial space \\u201CThe revised proposal is considered \\u2026 an exemplary development within its site context effectively resolving and balancing numerous complex and conflicting design aspects while providing a notable contribution to the public realm,\\u201D Chin said at the Monday meeting Camberwell has become a point of tension between the state government\\u2019s push for higher density in inner suburbs and locals\\u2019 desire to preserve the character of their area and avoid overdevelopment the council voted to oppose many of the key elements of including the abolition of planning permits for thousands of granny flats Hollingsworth said the council had instead submitted its own plans for Camberwell Junction to Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny Boroondara is lobbying the government to endorse its \\u201CWe are looking forward to it being endorsed [by the government] so we can unlock future housing and employment opportunities in Camberwell Junction,\\u201D Hollingsworth said entertainment ideas and a long read to enjoy the restaurant menu will include deli-inspired lunches Rob Newlan and Jo Lavender said: “hello JoJo is a true celebration of the very special place that we call home Our ambition is to create a space that encapsulates the spirit of our neighbourhood and to be a place where everyone feels welcome The priority is for guests to leave feeling nourished by great flavours and always to leave with the glow of a good time.” Sign up to our drops & get us in your inbox.We’ll be in your inbox every Wednesday at 11:30am.Put the kettle on The team behind highly-rated Islington pub The Baring are heading south of the river for their second opening then this is all sounding very promising for Camberwell. they bill it as "simple yet considered cooking promoting humble ingredients and seasonal produce" and all that will be showcased in a brand new menu that includes: grilled Longhorn rump and charcoal-grilled Vendée chicken the beers on offer will be from local breweries with Lost & Grounded making the pub's house lager that'll mainly be natural and from small producers with a focus on old-world wine they say they're aiming to be "clean and approachable, rather than being super funky" outside seating is planned (as it was at the Crooked Well) and there is a private space upstairs. We're fairly local to The Baring ourselves and it's an excellent pub - so we think Camberwell residents will be very happy with this opening Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @thekerfieldarms Subscribe to be the first to get the news from Hot Dinners Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy View on Google maps About us | Contact Us | RSS Feed | Site directory | Privacy policy | Log in/out Join 50,000 other Londoners getting exclusive news and restaurant offers from Hot Dinners. Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy See our previous newsletters here Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The innovative culinary mind behind one of London's most acclaimed restaurants shares his favourite haunts we ask famous chefs and personalities to tell us all about 'their London' From top tips on where to dine in the city to their personal haunts ranging from bakeries to book shops we’ve got the inside track on London’s premier spots from the people who know it best The best way to sum up Jeremy Chan’s accomplishments is to say that Ikoyi has been one of the defining London restaurants of the last five years – and that Jeremy Chan is the chef behind it expressive and drawing on West African flavours in a way few British restaurants have done before Ikoyi has had a huge impact in its relatively short lifetime – for many it is the hottest ticket in town for in-the-know foodies To create this requires dedication and intensity – but what does someone like Jeremy Chan do in his downtime And where does someone so celebrated for their cooking like to eat I really love Seb [Myers]’s cooking and there are always amazing wines to choose from Which is your favourite London neighbourhood and why Camberwell is by far my favourite neighbourhood as well as cultures from all over the world Are there any London restaurants you feel a personal connection to I feel a personal connection to Silk Road in Camberwell It’s the restaurant I’ve been going to the longest since I moved to this city Andrew Young is The MICHELIN Guide's Restaurant & Travel Editor for the UK and Republic of Ireland fresh flavors and perfect weather — spring is the best time to explore Taiwan From flower-filled picnics to street food feasts From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare Update your must-visit list with The MICHELIN Guide’s new London restaurants Explore MICHELIN-selected island escapes in Jeju and Ulleungdo and local flavor combine for an unforgettable getaway Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels we\u2019ve got the inside track on London\u2019s premier spots from the people who know it best The best way to sum up Jeremy Chan\u2019s accomplishments is to say that Ikoyi has been one of the defining London restaurants of the last five years \u2013 and that Jeremy Chan is the chef behind it Ikoyi has had a huge impact in its relatively short lifetime \u2013 for many it is the hottest ticket in town for in-the-know foodies To create this requires dedication and intensity \u2013 but what does someone like Jeremy Chan do in his downtime What do we need to know about The Kerfield Arms This newly opened South London pub is the latest venture from the team who brought us The Baring in Islington That pub jumped straight into the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs as the Highest New Entry when it opened a few years back so expectations were set pretty high for this There are three folk behind it - the original duo Adam Symonds and chef Rob Tecwyn along with chef Jay Styler who's now head chef here at The Kerfield Arms you'll probably know the pub better by its previous name But The Kerfield Arms was the original name when the pub first opened in Victorian times and we applaud the team here for changing it back The nearest overground is Denmark Hill or you could take the tube to nearby Oval or Vauxhall This is a proper pub (and we know there are a lot of people who feel incredibly strongly about precisely what makes a pub a pub) So half the space is given over to an area for drinks while the dining area is pretty clearly defined giving it a much brighter feel than before it's flooded with natural light making it a great place to come for lunch It won't surprise you to learn that seasonal sustainable produce is at the heart of what they do here they're also happy to plunder a wider European larder when they need to And although the menu doesn't feature anything as limiting as starters it's pretty obvious from the pricing how to order Taramasalata & fried pizza dough (£6) - those squishy fingers of pizza turn out to be an incredibly delicious receptacle for scooping up a very good taramasalata pul biber chilli (£14) - there's always a shish on the menu at The Baring so it's no surprise to find a good option on here too This was apparently the most-ordered dish from their first week of service kumquat ketchup & grilled bread (£11) - quite the prettiest plating of a parfait we've seen in a while In addition to the two dishes we ordered we could also have opted for courgettes with ajo blanco as well ricotta mustia & sea beets (£13) - it helps that the kitchen here sourced a particularly great tasting tomato but we also really liked the smoky treatment this had been given hazelnuts & buttermilk (£24) - springtime on a plate with those malfatti dumplings proving to be feather-light When we visited there were two desserts and a cheese course so it made sense to try both those desserts and we were glad we did Gariguette strawberry & chamomile custard doughnut (£9) - 100% the one to order if you only have room for one more dish at this stage of your meal here 70% Cru Virunga chocolate & olive oil mousse (£9) - London is enjoying a boom in chocolate mousse options at the moment and this was a very good example We've been hearing good things about their cocktails The wine list has a strong showing of wines by the glass and carafe with plenty of sub £40 options along with a few premier cru choices if you're going big Our Greek white from Thessaloniki's Moschopolis Winery (£44) felt like a great early summer choice We crossed town on a bank holiday weekend to try The Kerfield Arms and we'd happily make that journey again (and encourage others to do the same) based on how good our lunch was this felt like a well-oiled machine with some very confident cooking and a wholly enticing menu completing the picture Camberwell folk with both this and The Camberwell Arms in their manor should be feeling very smug right now How to book? Book online here Hot Dinners dined as guests of The Kerfield Arms Prices correct at time of publication. View on Google maps