Evolved living.Inspired by a rare, natural setting, surrounded by Merri Creek and the Northcote Golf Course, merri green+ is a unique inner urban retreat.

Nothing has been compromised in the creation of this boutique collection of generous, spacious dwellings, with a green soul and an eco luxe finish.

Encouraging a greener form of energy use, merri green+ is one of the first multi residential projects in Australia to introduce Tesla Powerwall battery units to store energy in their townhouses.

Conceived for perpetuity; materials and finishes have been carefully selected for the long term. The result is a truly modern Australian aesthetic, one that reflects this striking natural environment.

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With a deep respect for its natural setting, the design intent for merri green+ is to merge the buildings with the landscape. Operable timber-battened privacy screens wrap around the townhouses to form a subtle backdrop, while providing a filter for the afternoon sun.

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Randomly sized, these timber battens evoke the scattered eucalypts along the valley. The result is architecture that is not only green at heart, but responds to the highest expectations of those wanting the latest in contemporary living.

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An extremely rare site, merri green+ has the unique advantage of being adjacent to a golf course and Merri Creek, with two equally striking but contrasting environments: one serene and cultivated and the other with a wild, natural beauty.

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M E R R I C R E E K | N O R T H C O T E merri green+ sits on the bank sof Merri Creek

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Having the sound of running water and bell-birds on your doorstep is as peaceful as looking out to the green fairways of Northcote Golf Course.

While retaining this sense of serenity, merri green+ is a just short walk from the trams and cafes of High Street, St Georges Road and Nicholson Street. And for those who love bike riding, the cbd is just a short commute along the bike paths of Merri Creek, part of the Capital City Trail.

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Designed by residential specialists Chamberlain Architects, these dwellings are ground breaking in their attention to detail, finish and sustainability.

Comprising 29 apartments from 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms and 20 luxury 3 bedroom townhouses, merri green+ offers a range of different dwelling types, accommodating a variety of lifestyles.

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A P A R T M E N T S

For those who prefer a low maintenance, single level lifestyle, 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments are an option. Underpinned by the same eco luxe philosophy, the apartments are treated with the same level of respect and design intelligence as the townhouses.

The apartments are built for living, with generous spaces and ceiling heights and an average 6 star energy rating exceeding the minimum 5 star requirement. Operable windows in all rooms and double glazing are paramount. And small details such as bespoke joinery enhance the luxe lifestyle.

Uncommon in a project of this size, the apartment building is serviced by two cores, effectively halving the size of the building. This reduces the amount of noise generated from the common areas, and cuts down on waiting times for the lift. The two cores are designed to allow natural light to flood into the corridors, and their green walls, created by Fytogreen, provide a striking feature on the facade (see image above).

T O W N H O U S E S

Designed as a compelling alternative to the traditional family home, merri green+ townhouses represent a low maintenance, sustainable lifestyle without compromising on amenity or quality.

Featuring generous spaces with 3 metre ceiling heights in the living area, these 3 bedroom townhouses are a pure expression of the eco luxe philosophy. With a thoughtful design response making the best use of cross ventilation, hydronic heating, solar roof panels, Tesla batteries and an energy rating exceeding 6 stars, they set a new standard for energy consumption.

Driven by the desire to provide truly flexible dwellings, the third level on the townhouses has the option for a fully landscaped rooftop garden to complement the enclosed entertainment area.Merri green+ has collaborated with Aspect Studios and Fytogreen to provide this green space - a space that lives, breathes and compliments the dwelling (see images page 8 +12).

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Compelled by the desire to explore a more sustainable way of living, while maintaining a high level of comfort and amenity, a new design philosophy has evolved specifically for merri green+. We call this eco luxe.

Eco luxe is a response to a paradigm shift in the housing market. This shift is driven by those who would like to live in an increasingly mindful and considered way. Eco luxe encompasses all the modern day comforts of living, with an energy efficient, low maintenance, lifestyle.

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Across the merri green+ development, there are many eco principles hard at work. An environmentally sensitive design approach ensures the dwellings exceed the average 6 star energy rating required by the building code.

All dwellings have high levels of insulation, including double glazing throughout, ensuring a more even temperature all year round. Strategically placed ceiling fans help augment the efficiency of the air conditioning, reducing running costs.

Operable external shading has been provided for all west and north facing dwellings allowing occupants to control the solar gain, depending on the time of day and the seasons. Opportunities for cross ventilation are maximised in the town houses with the inclusion of security screen doors and fly screens to all windows.

Rainwater will be harvested for flushing toilets and irrigation across all dwellings, reducing run-off and waste of a precious resource. Materials have been chosen to minimise their environmental impact with a priority on using Australian made products where possible, without compromising on quality. Australian made, no VOC paints

(volatile organic compound), porcelain bench tops with low resin content and Australian, responsibly sourced hardwoods are a feature of the interiors. This ‘use local’ philosophy has inherent environmental benefits, minimising the embodied energy of select products.

The extensive use of recycled bricks and reclaimed timbers throughout not only renews the life of a discarded waste material, but enhances the character of the project.

F U T U R E F O C U S E D

Rather than relying exclusively on the power grid and running up high energy bills, merri green+ is one of the first multi residential project in Australia to partner with Bradford Solar* and Tesla Energy to introduce Powerwall battery units to store solar energy in their townhouses. The townhouses will have their own Tesla Powerwalls and Solar PV system.

While solar panels represent a good energy source, especially in Australia, the problem is that excess power generated goes back to the grid and is

purchased back from the energy retailers at a premium retail price, if you run out. At merri green+ Bradford* solar panels will be combined with Tesla Powerwall home batteries to store the solar energy harvested by these panels, allowing excess energy to be used as and when needed. Further innovation and advanced technology allows for the creation of a microgrid embedded network within the develop-ment which will distribute the stored energy as required, further lowering power bills and reliance on power companies.

As a backup, if the battery units run out of energy, the batteries are able to draw energy from the grid, re-charging during (cheaper) off-peak hours.

Those thinking about battery-operated electrical cars will also appreciate the foresight of such highly innovative features. As well as reducing energy costs, the Tesla system, combined with the solar panels, delivers a cleaner, greener and more sustainable form of energy.

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Every dwelling at merri green+ features a high standard of living above and beyond regulatory requirements. The aim is to create spaces that we would all like to live in.

There is a spirit of generosity underpinning the design principles at merri green+, with large open plan kitchen and living areas, high ceilings including heights up to 3 metres. There is a focus on comfort and amenity throughout, with double glazing, operable windows and beautiful natural light and ventilation.

There is a high level of insulation between dwellings that will produce the acoustic separation so often lacking in housing projects. In addition to this, internal walls within each dwelling are insulated for acoustics, something not usually seen in medium density projects. The result is minimal noise transfer from room to room, enhancing the sense of serenity.

Artisan touches, such as traditional crafted joint details in the kitchen and custom made ceramic feature light fittings, add a sense of luxe to the finish. Miele appliances in the kitchen and Roger Seller bathroom fittings carry the luxe treatment through all aspects of the dwellings

regardless of whether they are apartments or townhouses.

Space is often a luxury in itself but not so at merri green+. Focusing on both quality and quantity, the spaciousness of the interiors is reflected in the site layout, with generous separation between buildings minimising over-looking concerns between neighbours.

Opportunities for planting and landscaping are maximised, further embedding the development into the natural landscape.

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Developer, Ray Collodetti, is a long term local resident and advocate for this Merri Creek location and Architect, Glen Chamberlain, Director of Chamberlain Architects, lives 1 kilometre further along the creek. This local team is committed to delivering a high quality project that enhances this rare setting. The sen-sitive architectural response reflects their shared passion for the site and the locality.

Beyond this sensitivity to the area, the “use- local” philosophy has extended to the careful selection of local materials where possible, including Australian hardwood, Australian made no VOC (volatile organic compound) paints and exceptional light fittings, hand made by local ceramicist and artist, Bruce Rowe. Not only does this support the local community but also helps bring a finely crafted artisan touch to the interiors.

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Using a natural palette of Australian materials, sourced locally and fashioned by local craftspeople, joiners and artisans, kitchens and bathrooms are conceived as a suite of furniture with a contemporary aesthetic.

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The kitchen island bench is akin to a free standing table. Made from timber with work surfaces in the latest porcelain finish, the result is a cool and quiet response. Floor-to-ceiling timber joinery conceals appliances, fridge and pantry. Miele appliances are included in all dwellings.

Simply lit, with a feature light by local ceramicist Bruce Rowe, the generous kitchen bench doubles as both a breakfast bar and place to prepare meals. Rather than being treated as a separate space, the kitchen is designed to integrate with the optional living and dining room joinery pieces to produce a seamless transition between these two areas.

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The bespoke theme continues into the bathrooms. Handcrafted timber vanities are beautifully resolved and provide generous storage in conjunction with mirrored cabinets and shelves.

Porcelain benches, as featured in the kitchen, create a sense of continuity and tranquility through the dwelling. Local timbers are combined with Australian made tapware from Roger Seller to provide a sustainable and highly luxurious outcome.

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More like a rural hamlet, merri green+ is one of the Melbourne’s best-kept secrets. Far enough away from the bustle of St Georges Road, yet within easy walking distance to hop on a tram to the city, this new eco hamlet has the best of both worlds. Those preferring to ride their bike to work will appreciate the bike path literally on their doorstep.

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Unlike any other site, merri green+ is truly one of a kind. Given this setting, we believe this sensitive response sets a new bench-mark for inner-city housing. One that combines a commitment to sustainable living without compromising on amenity or comfort. A project that challenges the more is more philosophy yet offers generous spaces and the best in contemporary design. We invite you to become a part of merri green+…

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C O D S T R E A M

Codstream is a single purpose family owned company, founded in 2010 by Ramon and Jenny Collodetti, to develop 200 Beavers Road, Northcote. Ray and Jenny are local residents of 28 years who are firmly committed to the betterment and livability of the area. They are community minded and active in local affairs, with Ray acting as President of the Merri Creek Resident’s Group and Jenny a past organiser of the Merri Primary school fete. With their children attending the local primary and high school, their family is going to live at merri green+.

In addition to this, Ray operated a residential architecture practice for 25 years and gained an acute insight into the power industry and alternates to grid electricity through the NoBTS66 campaign. This professional awareness, insistence on sound design principles and proven amenity installations has been a guiding principle for Codstream in the development of this project, and will ensure that merri green+ becomes a standout, benchmark community that is renowned, inspiring other projects.

F Y T O G R E E N

Fytogreen has become Australia’s leading specialist in environmental extensive roof gardens, light-weight intensive roof gardens, vertical gardens and green facades. Fytogreen provides inspiring gardens by working in conjunction with Australian and Interna-tional developers, architects and landscape architects seeking to create beautiful, environmentally sustain-able gardens integrated into the architectural form.

Fytogreen have completed more than 150 success-ful vertical garden projects in Australia including Australia’s largest single greenwall at 1 Bligh Street, Sydney and Melbourne's largest greenwall project at 720 Bourke Street. Fytogreen have also created over 55,000 square metres of beautiful and sustainable rooftop gardens.

C H A M B E R L A I N A R C H I T E C T S

Intrigued by humble daily rituals, Chamberlain Architects create crafted architectural solutions to enrich daily life. They call it “the art of living”.

Led by award winning Director, Glen Chamberlain and Principal, Ella Leoncio, this approach is built on the relationships they establish with their clients. They see design as a collaborative process. They listen to the client’s needs and aspirations and distill these into beautiful and thoughtful dwellings. A fascination with light, space and material is woven through every project, but their architecture does not follow a pre determined style, rather it evolves from the dialogue that develops with their clients and an appreciation of the site, with the end result being a project with a distinct personality.

They see multi residential work as an exciting opportunity to bring their philosophies from single residence design to apartment and townhouse living. They consider each multi residential project with the same level of care and attention as a single family house, and merri green+ demonstrates this approach like no other development before. Each dwelling has been crafted to take advantage of its unique position within the site, and the floor plans have been designed to accommodate bespoke furniture pieces designed by Chamberlain Architects, specifically for merri green+.

B R A C K E N H A L L

Bracken Hall only deals with quality developers and only list projects that they believe are well-built, well designed and well planned. They take on a select number of projects which allows them to provide their buyers with wonderful service backed by a keen knowledge of the local market.

With their expertise in both sales and planning, their detailed knowledge of the industry helps to guide and plan what is needed to maximise your next purchase. The key is finding the right home for the right buyer, and never trying to sell something he/she doesn’t genuinely believe in.

They pride themselves on being current with the latest designs, market trends and planning advice. You will find that they’re refreshingly up-front, transparent and honest, avoiding any fluff or nonsense. They respect their customers and it’s one of the key elements to Bracken Hall’s success. They’re driven to find you the right property and their direct manner reflects this.

At merri green+ Bracken Hall has the opportunity to promote the introduction of a green technology to the local residential market. Innovative, luxurious design set in a rural landscape just 5km from the city coupled with a passionate, committed developer result in a unique offering that they are excited and proud to represent.

Developer, Ray Collodetti, is a long term local resident and advocate for this Merri Creek location and Architect, Glen Chamberlain, Director of Chamberlain Architects, lives 1 kilometre further along the creek. This local team is committed to delivering a high quality project that enhances this rare setting.

* DISCLAIMER: All images, views and diagrams are indicative or artists’ impressions only. Dimensions, areas, fittings, specifications, landscape and paved areas are indicative and subject to change without notice. Furniture and whitegoods are not included in the price unless otherwise noted. Estimated floor area is measured to the outside face of all external enclosing walls and to the external face of all corridor walls and to the centreline of all shared walls and are approximate only. All area calculations are otherwise based on the Property Council of Australia method of measurement guidelines. Purchasers should check the plans and specifications included in the terms of the contract of sale carefully prior to signing the contract. Marketing material does not show overlooking screens, please refer to contract.

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Matt Bracken | 0402 098 888 merrigreen.com.au

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