Beulah’s The Wilds Offers the Keys to the Creek with One of Northcote’s Largest Creek-Front, Resort-Style Houses

Nestled on the lush banks of Merri Creek sits one of Northcote’s largest resort-style houses that is creek-fronting, proving one lucky Melburnian can attain the tree change they’ve been seeking without having to move too far, as part of one of leading developer Beulah’s most luxurious residential developments, The Wilds.

The purchaser will be given the keys to the creek, with a remarkable five-bedroom home on a sprawling 492 sqm parcel of land, boasting incredible views of, and direct access to, Melbourne’s historic Merri Creek. The standalone home sits within sprawling private gardens facing the creek, perfect for those who value verdant views and a constant connection to nature.

And, in a nod to the increasing demand for urban bathhouses and saunas, the purchaser can work with Beulah to create their own private outdoor sanctuary or a creekfront wellness retreat, whether it be a infrared sauna, hydrotherapy spa or plunge pool to a bespoke gym or studio.

Located on Cunningham Street in the sought-after boutique Westgarth precinct of Northcote, The Wilds is a collection of 15 unique houses, set to be the first carbon neutral detached housing development in inner Melbourne.

Drawing inspiration from the spacious layouts of luxury resorts, the homes at The Wilds offer a refined blend of comfort and everyday elegance with thoughtfully expansive floor plans. Aspiring to set a benchmark in Environmentally Sustainable Design principles, the development will be carbon neutral with all houses incorporating solar panels and being 100 per cent electric, including induction cooktops, enabling the houses to operate fossil-fuel-free.

Passive solar design ensures the buildings are designed to provide utmost energy efficiency, with strategically placed shading to ensure better thermal comfort and experience indoors.

Additional slab insulation; cross ventilation to assist in natural cooling; double glazed windows and doors; and a 5,000L rainwater tank for gardening, toilets and laundry, further reduce the homes’ carbon footprint.

The well-appointed house boasts a three-car basement garage with provision for electric vehicle charging, while bike racks will be available within common areas to encourage sustainable transport. There will also be space for a private wine cellar, for the entertainer at heart.

The house’s generous five-bedroom floor plan also features a flexible room for a home office, exercise space or creative studio. This offering forms part of Beulah’s innovative concept of tailored living, whereby buyers can customise their home to match their current lifestyle and future aspirations.

The interiors, available in two carefully curated colour schemes each boasting calming palettes, maximise the space that this unique site offers; incorporating soaring ceilings and abundant natural light, the residence provides a sense of flow within and broad views to the gardens beyond, blurring the indoors with the outdoors to become one with nature.

Beulah Executive Director Adelene Teh said the home offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live so close to nature while enjoying the benefits of a resort-style home, also in close proximity to lifestyle amenities like retailers and restaurants, with the CBD a short tram-ride away.

“The Wilds is incredibly rare in design, in that the collection consists of expansive detached houses with unprecedented frontage to the Merri Creek. The residence is the largest of the 15, offering one of the last remaining opportunities to secure not just a groundbreaking residence to call home, but a lifestyle that offers health, well-being and sustainability, with considered biophilic design not seen elsewhere in the inner North,” she said.

“The house’s design prioritises health and wellbeing, and was informed by extensive research, including insights from a study by esteemed environmental psychology Professor T. Hartig that looked into nature’s influence on mental restorative benefits. The lucky homeowner will enjoy a lifetime of these benefits, from reduced stress levels and increased creativity, to improved wellbeing and better sleep as a result of such closeness to nature.”

Beulah is known for its boundary-pushing initiatives, with its Paragon tower in Melbourne CBD hosting the largest vertical installation of solar panels in Australia, as well as the country’s first indoor urban forest.

The house is listed at $5.2M, with other new and limited release opportunities available from $2.8M. The Wilds is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in 2025. To find out more about this unique opportunity, please visit www.thewildsmerricreek.com.au/.