How much does it cost to build a luxury home in Kew?

Construction costs for a luxury custom home in Kew typically range from $8,000 to $11,000 per square metre depending on design complexity, site conditions, and finish level. A 300 sqm architecturally designed home in Kew would generally range from $2.4M to $3.3M in construction value, excluding land.

How long does it take to build a luxury home in Kew?

A full custom architectural build in Kew typically takes 12 to 18 months from initial design brief through to occupancy permit — including 2 to 3 months for design and documentation, 60 days for building permit approval, and 9 to 12 months for construction.

Do you work with architects in Kew?

Albert Living has an in-house architectural team that manages all design work directly — you do not need to engage a separate architect. Our architectural design, structural engineering, interior design, and visualisation are all developed in-house as part of the full build scope.

What defines a luxury home builder in Kew?

A true luxury home builder in Kew manages the full complexity of a high-end residential build — architectural design, council approvals, construction, custom joinery, stone finishes, and integrated furniture — under one roof. Albert Living is the only builder in Melbourne's inner east delivering all of these under one integrated team, from the first conversation to the day you move in.

What planning restrictions apply when building a luxury home in Kew?

Building in Kew is governed by the City of Boroondara, which applies neighbourhood character guidelines, heritage overlays, and significant tree protections. For most single dwelling constructions in Kew, only a building permit is required. Sites within a heritage overlay may require a planning permit from Boroondara Council before any work can begin.

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Albert Living

Villa Arcus

A conceptual luxury residence that brings together architecture, construction, custom joinery, interiors, furniture, and technology into one unified vision.

Project Status

Conceptual Design

Project Type

New Build

Internal Area

440 sqm

Land Area

750 sqm

Rooms

4 Bed • 4 Bath • Powder • 3 Car

The Vision

Villa Arcus goes beyond traditional minimalism, replacing rigid lines with fluid, sculptural organic forms and earthy textures.

Positioned on a 750 sqm site, this 440 sqm conceptual residence balances dramatic grand scales with quiet, tactile intimacy.

From the grand entry past the custom Alcove Bar into the soaring double-height living heart, the home effortlessly connects indoors with nature through expansive glazing and landscaped pocket gardens.

Perched above as a private sanctuary, the master suite overlooks the social spaces below, creating a home designed for effortless connection, luxury, and retreat.  Villa Arcus demonstrates Albert Living's vision for contemporary luxury living, where architecture, craftsmanship, and technology are designed as one complete experience.

Design Highlights
• 4-bedroom luxury conceptual residence
• Double-height living and dining void
• Sculptural Alcove Bar & Play Lounge
• Master Suite with showroom walk-in robe
• Open-plan kitchen with custom curved marble island
• Pocket gardens and seamless indoor–outdoor living
• Alfresco with outdoor kitchen
• Swimming pool and landscaped rear garden
• Integrated custom joinery designed by Albert Living

Luxury home Kew Melbourne project overview

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Every space has been carefully composed to balance architectural form, natural light, and everyday living. Journey through the residence from arrival to retreat.

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ARRIVAL

Foyer | Alcove Bar | Play Lounge

2026

A modern luxury interior staircase with white marble steps, a large black wall-mounted sculpture, glass walls, and a chandelier overhead.

A modern interior hallway with a curved beige tiled wall, abstract wall art, a built-in stone staircase on the left, a landscaped greenery planter with a tree, and a concrete floor.

Foyer

A luxury modern interior design scene featuring a curved bar with a white marble countertop and a textured beige woven wall. Three high bar stools with cream cushions and gold legs are positioned in front of the bar.

Alcove Bar

A modern dining room interior with a round light wood table surrounded by six upholstered chairs in cream and black. The room features warm wood paneling, dark marble wall accents, and a built-in television mounted on the wall showing a soccer match.

Play Lounge

The Heart of the Home

Living | Dining | Open Kitchen

2026

Living

Dining

Kitchen

Luxury alfresco featuring outdoor dining, timber furniture and pergola at Villa Arcus by Albert Living, a conceptual luxury home design.

Outdoor Alfresco

The Master Sanctuary

Walk-In Robe | Master Bedroom | Master Ensuite

2026

A luxury boutique interior with wood cabinetry, hanging garments, display stands, a white chair, and warm ambient lighting. No person is present, but the real retail environment makes this Lifestyle rather than Product/Packaging.

Walk-In Robe

Master Bedroom

A luxury modern bathroom featuring a striking glossy red freestanding bathtub set against a wall with dramatic brown and white marble veining. The bathroom has a long double vanity with matching marble-look countertops, round wall mirrors, and warm wood paneling.

Master Ensuite

A modern living room interior with two rounded off-white lounge chairs on a light rug, built-in wood shelving with warm lighting and decor, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Mezzanine Library

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Albert AI

The Technology Behind Every Albert Living Project

Every Albert Living project follows the same transparent process. Your architectural plans become a trade-by-trade build cost, that price becomes a written scope of works, the scope becomes a live client-owned budget, and the budget becomes a construction program with the critical path visible. You'll know as much about your build as the people building it.

Price

A real, trade-by-trade build cost from your plans.

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Albert AI Price - free indicative pricing from architectural plans

Scope

Every inclusion and exclusion, in writing, before you sign.

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Albert AI Scope - scope of works generated from architectural plans

Budget

A live budget you own, not your builder.

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Albert AI Budget - live working construction budget

Program

Your build timeline, with the critical path visible.

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Albert AI Program - trade-by-trade build timeline with critical path

A modern living room interior featuring a curved cream-colored sofa with decorative pillows, a low round coffee table, a textured beige wall, and a large window looking out onto a staircase.

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Every Albert Living home is designed around its site, its owners, and a unique architectural vision. If Villa Arcus resonates with you, let's create a home that's entirely your own.

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