Once you have decided that you’re ready to buy a new home, you will probably find yourself noticing all sorts of things that might have escaped your attention in the past. Maybe you will even take a look at magazines, articles, websites, and TV shows that cover the many aspects of making a home that expresses your personality, your attitudes, and your philosophy of life and lifestyle. And if you’ve already started touring new homes, there is a high likelihood that you already have a growing checklist of must haves and maybsi and definitely notsi.

If you’re reading this article, chances are you know exactly what we’re talking about. And you’re packed and ready for the journey towards home ownership. But when it comes to making a home your very own, it is sometimes as much as about how you got there as it is reaching that final destination. Bon Voyage!

So travel along with us as we explore what is new, what is growing in popularity, in the hippest and hottest postcode of 3081, also known as the Olympic Village of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.

Consider this article a road map. Keep in mind that it won’t tell you which roads to head, though. No side streets, off-the-beaten-tracks or cul-de-sacs are shown.

What is happening and more so up ahead in the not-so-distant future. Currently, the most popular architectural look for new homes in Heidelberg West, Bellfield and Heidelberg Heights is, right out of the Old World. More specifically, it is the Italianate look of Tuscany and the sunny Mediterranean. With a little bit of Mexico and the Texas Hill Country thrown in for good measure.

Which certainly makes a lot of sense, since Heidelberg West 3081 and neighbouring suburbs have a lot in common, with the architectural style of Worker’s Cottage and village appeal, with that part of Europe & Americas.

What are the signatures of this trendy style in a home? In addition to brick, look for polished concrete, stone and stucco. Preferably done with rustic finishes that have the patina of age even antiquity. Another element you will see is a tile or metal roof both of which are very sensible for this suburb.

The optimum effect is one of both ornate and contemporary appeal and a moda made to last well, practically forever. Perfect for a more gentle, gracious way of life that is and will be positively impacting the aesthetic appeal of postcode 3081 and the market valuation of real estate property in Heidelberg Heights, Bellfield and Heidelberg West as well.