As converted warehouses prove popular on Melbourne’s city fringe, developer Riverlee is expecting this to continue into the suburbs as it launches its unique commercial warehouse and office spaces in the second stage of Belrose in Cheltenham.

The now-launching Belrose North will see Riverlee, in partnership with Brico, convert a 1950s red-brick warehouse into individual workspaces, located at 9 Ambrose Avenue. This second stage is part of Riverlee’s broader Belrose community and follows the success of Belrose South, consisting of new office warehouse and showroom spaces. Now sold out, the South stage achieved strong off the plan sales with 50 per cent selling within two weeks of its launch in September 2020.

Through a cohesive heritage restoration, Belrose North will feature 30 architecturally designed creative offices, workspaces and showroom style warehouses in a true ‘converted warehouse’ setting, with large windows and exposed trusses, as well as units which are an office-warehouse hybrid to meet the needs of specialist businesses.

David Lee, development director at Riverlee, is confident in the differentiated offering at Belrose and is excited to be bringing a touch of city-fringe to the south-east suburbs.

“By repurposing the original structure, the result is considered, character-filled workspaces that pay homage to the site’s industrial heritage and surrounds. Designs such as this are often only found in inner- city locations, so we’re excited to create a new type of workplace for the Bayside area.”

“Retaining the heritage building was always key to our vision and in line with our value to build on history rather than over it. This is also part of what makes Belrose standout as a workplace destination like no other, particularly for business owners who appreciate their local community.”

The precinct has been crafted by DKO Architecture and industrial specialists SDA Architects, and will feature a variety of office, warehouse and showroom spaces, as well as an onsite cafe, and shared meeting space. The combined North and South stages will span 8,500 square metres of commercial space.

The heritage building will be further complemented by a light-filled entry atrium with a blackened steel staircase, polished concrete floors and a direct, ground floor connection to the onsite cafe.

“Through adaptive re-use, we are giving a new lease of life to this site by repurposing the building’s distinctive features and catering to a diverse range of modern commercial and office needs.

“COVID-19 has transformed the way we work – there is a greater focus on flexibility, sustainability and community so businesses are no doubt looking for spaces that go above and beyond their four walls. These are key pillars that underscore both Belrose and the values of the next-generation Bayside business owner,”adds Lee.

The entire development will employ sustainable water practices to help create an eco-friendly workplace, while common areas will be solar-powered.

Businesses slated to move into the South stage, which is commencing construction shortly, include a coffee roaster, ice-cream maker, interior designer, eyelash extension educator and manufacturer and various professional service providers.

Belrose North commercial spaces start at $269,000 and are available via Nichols Crowder and Knight Frank. 

For more on Belrose please phone of the below marketing agents.