Boutique apartment building brings hotel-style living to its residents

AT A GLANCE: 

• Developer: Chapter Group 
• Architects: Cera Stribley Architects 
• No. of Residences: 31 
• Estimated Completion Date: 2027

Set within the leafy calm of Balwyn’s esteemed Reid Estate, Maleela Rise offers something rarely seen in a development of just 31 residences.

At a glance, the boutique development looks every bit the distinguished addition to this tightly held neighbourhood: sophisticated yet understated architecture by award-winning Cera Stribley, warm materiality, and landscaping by the renowned Jack Merlo that honours the natural beauty of its setting.

But it’s what lies beyond the façade that truly sets it apart… 

Wellness without the membership

Maleela Rise boasts the kind of wellness-focused amenity you’d expect in a five-star hotel, brought into a boutique building of only 31 homes. That’s practically unheard of.

Here’s what your day can look like as a resident: Start the day with a session in the fully equipped gym, followed by time in the infrared sauna or cold immersion shower. Work from home in the library overlooking the Japanese-inspired reflection garden, then join neighbours in the elegant club lounge, complete with a cellar, for a relaxed evening drink or a friendly game of cards.

These thoughtfully curated shared spaces by interior architecture practice Studio Tate are designed to go beyond simply ticking the amenity box, but to enrich life and encourage meaningful interaction, forming a natural extension of the home.

Big on space, small on fuss

There’s a certain rhythm to life in Balwyn. It’s leafy. It’s calm. And Maleela Rise fits right in.

Its boutique scale fosters a sense of privacy and community, while its homes maintain space and character. These aren’t compact apartments, they’re generously proportioned residences with a minimum of two-car parks to each home, large terraces or courtyards, entertainer-style kitchens with butler’s pantries, and high-end finishes that echo the timeless elegance of Balwyn itself.

Expect high ceilings, natural stone, Gaggenau appliances, European oak flooring, and ample storage. Layouts are tailored for how people actually live, whether that’s hosting the whole family for Sunday lunch or just enjoying a quiet coffee with the paper.

A coveted address

Maleela Avenue is the kind of street that people move to, and stay. It's quiet, safe, and lined with grand family homes and mature trees.

As a resident of Maleela Rise, located on 23 Maleela Avenue, you're in one of Boroondara’s most established pockets, walking distance to both Deepdene and Balwyn Villages and close to some of Melbourne’s best schools, including Camberwell Grammar.

As part of the heritage-protected Reid Estate, Maleela Rise is nestled within one of Melbourne’s most architecturally significant suburban enclaves. It’s an area known for its interwar charm, spacious blocks, and enduring value, making it a desirable address for those ready to downsize without downgrading.

Designed for you

From travertine-wrapped kitchen islands and beautifully detailed powder rooms in residences to wellness amenities you will actually use, every space within Maleela Rise has been crafted to respond to how people really live. Storage is ample, light is abundant, and finishes are built to last.

As Alex Hopkins, director of Studio Tate, puts it: “Maleela Rise is a true expression of Live, Work, Play – thoughtfully designed to enrich and reward residents in their best and most fulfilling years.”

With only 31 residences available, this is a tightly held opportunity in one of Melbourne’s most desirable neighbourhoods.

Two- and three-bedroom residences are selling, priced from $1.7 million for a two-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, two car parking spaces, and one study.

Maleela Rise will also be launching its Penthouse Range this Spring, with early registrations welcomed.

Click here to learn more or to enquire about Maleela Rise.