Melbourne property developer Abadeen is celebrating a major milestone in Prahran East, with its latest prestige residential development ‘Grandview’ at 646 High Street achieving more than $50 million in sales within six months of launching to market.
The momentum follows the confirmation of ANZ as project funder and the appointment of Manresa as builder, with construction now officially underway. Residents are expected to move in by early 2027.
A collaboration between architecture studio Carr, builder Manresa, and landscape architect Acre, the development comprises 23 luxury residences in one of Melbourne’s most refined inner-city pockets.
Grandview’s success is rooted in the vision of Andrew Leoncelli, Managing Director of Abadeen Victoria, who sourced and secured the site before shaping the concept and design direction. Drawing on his extensive residential sales career, Leoncelli recognised the site’s exceptional potential, particularly the one-hundred-year-old smooth-barked Apple Myrtle gum tree that defines the building’s architectural identity.
Leonard Teplin, Director at Marshall White, said Leoncelli’s background gave him unique insight into what would resonate with buyers.
“From day one, Andrew saw the tree as the soul of the site. Rather than design around it, he and Carr crafted a gentle curved form that draws nature deep into the living experience. Generous residences now sit in harmony with their surroundings, capturing remarkable city views while preserving the charm and rhythm of the heritage streetscape,” said Leonard.
Reflecting on the strong buyer response, Andrew Leoncelli noted that the market is starved of high-quality apartments in the locations Melburnians genuinely want to live, particularly those rare sites that retain historic character and the essence of Prahran’s earliest days.
“We are creating a building of substance. These are homes with expansive views, considered proportions and design that honours both the site and its surroundings. Grandview offers a rare opportunity to live in a home that feels connected, considered and enduring,” said Andrew.
Designed by award-winning architecture studio Carr, Grandview features a sculptural curved form that maximises natural light and frames expansive outlooks. The architecture balances presence with restraint, expressed through refined materials and timeless detailing.
The building comprises a collection of generously proportioned two- and three-bedroom residences, featuring three-metre ceilings, wide corridors and carefully layered lighting. Curved interior elements subtly echo the façade’s form, while the project’s future-focused approach includes a 7.5-star NatHERS rating, electric vehicle readiness, on-site rainwater harvesting and thoughtfully considered communal spaces to support long-term, sustainable living.
Set on High Street in Prahran, Grandview allows residents to enjoy its thoughtfully designed homes while remaining within easy reach of the suburb’s vibrant offerings, from fresh produce and artisanal treats at Andrew McConnell’s Morning Market to acclaimed dining at Osteria Renata and the lively atmosphere at Mt Erica, combining convenience with a distinctive inner-city lifestyle.
Expected buyers include empty nesters seeking larger-than-average apartments without compromising on quality, as well as professional singles drawn to brand new, design-led living with the assurance of 24-hour security and future-ready amenities. Further elevating the resident experience, Carr will offer tailored styling services for purchasers wishing to complete their interiors in keeping with the development’s considered design intent.
With ANZ confirmed as project funder and Manresa now on site, purchasers can proceed with confidence knowing an experienced team is delivering a considered, design-led residential outcome.
2025 marks a significant year of growth for Abadeen in the Melbourne market, following the successful sell-out and settlement of 94 Burke Road, Malvern East opposite Central Park, the commencement of construction at 279 Domain Road, South Yarra on Domain Hill, and ahead of the anticipated launch of 219 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North opposite Caulfield Park in early 2026.
The sales campaign is being led by Abadeen’s Andrew Leoncelli alongside Marshall White’s Leonard Teplin.
For more information, please visit: https://grandviewprahran.com.au/.
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