Introducing Habitat, the Pivotal New Release at Highett Common

A new chapter is set to launch at Highett Common, bringing a fresh identity and a new level of sophistication to the community. Habitat is designed for individuals who value permanence and place, and who seek an elevated bayside lifestyle.

“Habitat at Highett Common is an exclusive offering of only 57 apartments meticulously designed to reflect the character of the local Bayside area,” shared Scott Jessop, Head of Sales & Marketing at Sunkin Property Group.

“It’s an exclusive Island site within the precinct that features direct park frontage on two sides, and represents the next exciting stage of development at Highett Common.”

With flexible layouts, customisable options and thoughtful details that set it apart from earlier releases, this boutique collection of only 57 apartments stands apart as the next step forward in apartment living. Positioned beside the Northern Common parklands and above vibrant community amenities, this launch promises a lifestyle that blends open space with urban convenience.

Thoughtful Design for Everyday Living

Habitat offers a selection of one, two and three-bedroom residences, each thoughtfully designed to feel open and inviting. As the latest release within Highett Common, it offers bright, light-filled interiors that flow onto outdoor balconies and terraces, inviting everyday living to unfold with ease.

“Apartments have been designed to maximise this connection to nature from indoor to outdoor spaces through adjacent balconies and terraces, and proximity to public parks and open spaces,” shared Clarke Hopkins Clarke, Partner, Toby Lauchlan.

Expertly designed by the Clarke Hopkins Clarke team, Habitat elevates daily living with refined design and interiors shaped by careful attention to detail. Premium finishes and timber detailing bring texture and depth, while customisable design options, including three unique integrated layouts that transform into three-bedroom residences, allow residents to create a home that reflects their lifestyle.

Each residence is complemented by thoughtful inclusions such as additional storage and study nooks, creating spaces that adapt effortlessly to work, rest and everything in between. Entryways will set a welcoming tone, flowing to interiors with thoughtful layouts, which bring a sense of practicality and sophistication to each space within a home.

Kitchens are crafted as the social heart of each home, with options on either fixed sculptural island benches designed for sharing meals and conversation, or freestanding island benches that allow movement within the dining and living areas.

State-of-the-art appliances from Bosch with induction cooktops help create sleek, clean-line kitchen environments to maximise usable bench space. Bedrooms are soft and light-filled sanctuaries, while bathrooms have been carefully curated to offer a sense of calm with elegant finishes that turn daily routines into spa-like experiences.

“We’ve gone for a timeless aesthetic in this design, with the materials, fixtures and fittings designed for longevity. All of these features, along with functional apartment layouts, contribute to a premium aesthetic,” explains Associate Interior Designer at Clarke Hopkins Clarke, Michelle Cavicchiolo.

The result is a collection of residences that introduce a distinct identity and a renewed sense of curated and elevated bayside living, setting Habitat apart as a defining release within Highett Common.

Connected to Nature and Community

Habitat’s location within the masterplan offers an enviable position overlooking landscapes of tranquillity. Situated on the 1Ha Northern Common Park front, these apartments offer leafy parkland views for many, with every home providing easy access to open green spaces, a playground, and the peaceful Southern Common, a 3-hectare conservation area with walking tracks and landscaping all set to be rolled out as per Bayside City Council’s master planned design.

The placement provides the rare advantage of combining accessibility and serenity. Morning walks are within easy reach, calm is built into the day, and nature offers a constant sense of balance and well-being.

The precinct’s design forms a connection to Highett Common’s past with award-winning Landscape Design firm, Tract Consultants, appointed to lead the precinct’s vision through considered design that balances the preservation of the site’s native species and former life with the architectural beauty provided by Clarke Hopkins Clarke.

This carefully considered partnership is paramount in Highett Common’s goal to become the very first medium-density Net Zero community in Victoria.

A Hub of Amenity and Convenience

Perfectly placed within the neighbourhood, Habitat offers a prime address at the heart of Highett Common, connecting residents to the very best of community life. Positioned beside The Mews, residents enjoy direct access to exclusive facilities.

These include a private residents’ dining room and lounge, indoor and outdoor lap pools, a state-of-the-art gym, residents’ cinema and dedicated wellness areas. Each of these unique amenities is directly linked to the precinct’s central residents’ app, Highett Common Connect by We Wumbo. This interactive software brings residents together, acting as a central portal for communication, amenity reservations, enhanced security features and smart home integration.

Residents of Habitat will have the opportunity to step from their front door straight into the new Highett Library and neighbouring cafe, enjoying the rare luxury of cultural amenity, community energy and morning coffee without ever leaving their building. 

“Highett Common as a whole was designed to maximise connection to nature and a bayside lifestyle, and Habitat is really at the heart of that. It’s designed as a space where the community can come together through the inclusion of community amenities like the café and Library,” explains Clarke Hopkins Partner, Toby Lauchlan.

The ultimate in work-from-home flexibility can also be found in the dedicated spaces just downstairs, allowing residents the unique opportunity to move seamlessly between productivity and social connection. This considered harmony of living and leisure within a resort-style community makes Habitat a destination unlike any other in Bayside.

For hybrid workers and day trippers alike, Highett Station is situated only a short 2-minute walk from Highett Common, connecting residents far and wide. In addition, Highett Road’s shopping strip offers a bounty of bars, dining and retail opportunities, with Woolworths right next door, making your weekly grocery shop a breeze.

This vibrant shopping strip, home to iconic eateries like George Calombaris’s The Hellenic House Project, Abbiocco Pasta and Wine Bar and Hawker Bar & Typhoon restaurant, as well as some newcomers, presents a hub of community activity and a dining destination that rivals its Bayside neighbours. 

It’s the type of area that’s home to popular delis offering mouthwatering sandwiches, bakeries like The Flour House whipping up artisanal bread on-site for your Saturday brunch, and even an iconic brewery, Bad Shepherd, offering custom brews alongside a feast of American BBQ classics.

All of this lies within a short proximity to Sandringham and Hampton beaches, perfect for summer days of sand, sun and food with only a short trip home.

Habitat: The Next Chapter in Highett Living

Habitat is a pivotal release for Highett Common, designed to elevate bayside living and redefine what it means to call this community home. It is a place that embodies sophistication and sets a new benchmark for quality in the precinct, which is already well under construction and presents a huge opportunity for purchasers to maximise stamp duty savings, but also see construction progress made to date.

“There’s never been a better time to take advantage of our newest stage, with a wealth of customisation available, you can truly create the home of your dreams in a highly desirable middle-ring bayside suburb of Melbourne,” explains Scott Jessop.

“A range of government incentives, including incredible stamp duty savings of up to $85,000 for off-the-plan purchases with no price caps. Plus, the First Home Owners Guarantee Scheme, with removal of income caps commencing in October 2025, 5% deposits and increases in property price caps of up to $950,000 in Melbourne –  all of which have made it easier than ever for more Victorians to own homes.”

“The Interstate investors are also back in the market as they see Melbourne as being undervalued and are getting ready for its strong forecasted outlook through 2026 and 2027,” he concluded.

Get in early now to take advantage of these savings and customisation options and have our expert team guide you through the process.

Visit our display suite directly at 37 Graham Road, Highett, Victoria or register your details here to book your visit or speak with our agents by getting in touch below.

ABOUT SUNKIN PROPERTY GROUP

Based in Melbourne, Sunkin Property Group is a diversified family owned property development company that delivers sustainable, efficient and innovative properties that foster connected communities. Sunkin’s world-class developments over a 30- year history integrate seamlessly into the urban fabric, underpinned by a sincere intent to positively impact people and the planet. Combining engaging architectural sensibilities, future focused sustainability, and responsive amenities, Sunkin’s project’s transform lives by connecting people to their locale, to foster enriching and lasting impressions. 

Winners of three awards at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, including Best Apartment Development for Highett Common, as well as the UDIA Victoria Medium Density project of the year for 448 Brighton, Sunkin has built a $5b future pipeline to establish their reputation in Victoria with landmark trophy properties, including 281 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, Novotel Glen Waverley, Century City Glen Waverley, Highett Common Highett, 448 Brighton Brighton and 509 St Kilda Road Melbourne, which all add to a showcase of Sunkin’s commitment to quality property development outcomes across Victoria.