291 Esplanade East, Port Melbourne

Newly completed and never lived in, 291 Esplanade East is an architect-designed residence in the heart of Port Melbourne, delivered by Melbourne practice Steffen Welsch Architects. The home has been rebuilt from the ground up with a considered, materials-driven approach, and offers a comfortable everyday lifestyle within easy reach of Bay Street, Port Phillip Bay, and the city. The ground floor is arranged around open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas set beneath exposed concrete ceilings, with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors framed in black aluminium drawing in natural light and connecting the interiors to the garden. The kitchen features bespoke joinery and a built-in fridge and freezer. The primary suite is secluded at the rear of the home with its own ensuite, while a second ensuite bedroom sits at the front. Upstairs, two further bedrooms make the floorplan well suited to family living, and one of them opens to a private roof deck. Outside, the gardens have been professionally landscaped by St Remy Studios, with integrated planter boxes flush with the deck creating a natural connection between the interiors and the greenery beyond. Reverse cycle heating and cooling is installed throughout for year-round comfort, the laundry is fitted with a built-in washer and dryer, and one secure off-street carpark with easy access from the rear laneway completes the practical side of the home with a small store room. Ongoing garden maintenance is included in the lease — a rare opportunity to secure a brand-new architectural home in one of Port Melbourne's most tightly held pockets.