Ferrars & York
Community housing in the heart of Preston
Housing Choices, Preston
Our Preston residential development provides 39 spacious, environmentally sustainable affordable homes, while maintaining crucial public parking spaces. Prioritising community benefits, the collaboration focuses on delivering essential low-cost housing with a keen eye on maintenance and life cycle costs.
Emphasising the significance of natural light and green spaces, the project includes generous balconies and the preservation of significant trees within a charming pocket park.
The project was developed by Housing Choices Australia in partnership with Homes Victoria under the Victorian Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, and in association with the City of Darebin and the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation.
A commitment to creating considered affordable housing options that make a positive impact on communities.
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39 spacious social and disability housing units were created, while maintaining crucial public parking.
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Significant trees were preserved and a pocket park.
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Close to Preston Library, High Street retail precinct, and walking distance to Preston Market and train station.
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Features include round windows and generous balconies adding natural light.
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Welcoming, safe and considered communal spaces.
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An inviting roof terrace enhances the residents’ living experience.
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An inviting roof terrace enhances the residents’ living experience.
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Roof terrace details
1/7'Designed by award-winning architects, Six Degrees, the development is the product of a unique cross-sectoral partnership with Homes Victoria, Darebin City Council, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation and service provider, Thorne Harbour Health.' - Housing Choices Australia
Genreous balconies to take in light, views over the city and across gumtrees
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Well composed internal walkways
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All dwellings are designed to Livable Housing Australia Silver Level, 5 Star Green Star and 7 Star NatHERS ratings
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