Potter George opens Stage 3 at Montview Estate in Craigieburn, with lots from $420,000

Stage 3 has launched at Montview Estate, Potter George's boutique land community on Mickleham Road in Craigieburn, with the developer reporting strong early demand and lots selling quickly from $420,000.

The release adds to a project designed for around 475 homes in total, making it one of the more compact offerings in Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Lots range from 263m² to 420m², suited to a range of popular builder designs, and titles for Stage 3 are anticipated mid-2026.

Craigieburn sits approximately 30 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, with Montview Estate positioned to offer a 25-minute commute via the Tullamarine Freeway and just 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport, a practical consideration for buyers working in Melbourne's north-west or travelling regularly for work.

About Montview Estate

Montview Estate is developed by Potter George, a private property group with more than 20 years of experience delivering residential, retail, industrial and commercial projects along Australia's eastern seaboard. Previous projects include Catalina in Point Cook, Kerani Heights in Fraser Rise, and the sold-out Trijena in Mickleham.

The estate is set within the Victorian Government's approved Craigieburn West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP), a broader urban framework that maps out an interconnected network of parks, town centre amenities, schools, sports facilities and residential neighbourhoods across the wider area. For buyers at Montview, that means future community infrastructure is part of an approved delivery plan.

The estate itself is designed around a central community park, with level, easy-to-build homesites that give buyers flexibility to work with their preferred builder. The surrounding Craigieburn area already offers a well-established network of amenities, including Craigieburn Central and Craigieburn Junction shopping centres, multiple medical centres, and a broad range of schooling options across primary, secondary, and Catholic schools. Craigieburn Train Station is also accessible for buyers commuting into the city.

Craigieburn has matured considerably over the past decade, transitioning from a greenfield growth area into an established residential suburb with a functioning amenity base. That maturity is increasingly attractive to buyers who want the space and affordability of Melbourne's outer north without the extended wait for services and infrastructure that characterises newer fringe developments.

Land priced from $420,000 at Montview positions the estate as an accessible entry point for first-home buyers and owner-occupiers who have been progressively priced out of inner and middle-ring markets. At the same time, lot sizes starting at 263m² give buyers the flexibility to work with builder ranges designed for narrower blocks, which has become a practical necessity as higher lot density becomes the norm across Melbourne's growth corridors.

With titles anticipated mid-2026, buyers committing now have reasonable visibility on construction timelines, an important consideration in an environment where land supply in established communities continues to tighten.

Builders in Craigieburn

A range of builders are active across Craigieburn and the wider northern corridor, offering designs across different lot sizes, budgets, and buyer profiles.

Freedom by Metricon

Freedom by Metricon is Metricon's volume-focused range aimed at families who want more home for less. Established in 1976, Metricon is one of Australia's most recognised builders, and the Freedom range has been specifically developed to deliver spacious layouts at accessible price points.

The range includes single and double-storey designs suited to a variety of lot widths, including narrower blocks from 10.5 metres.

The Freedom range suits buyers at any stage of the journey, with practical floorplans designed to adapt as household needs evolve.

Designer by Metricon

Designer by Metricon sits at the elevated end of Metricon's offering, targeting buyers who want contemporary style and design-led finishes without departing from a structured and reliable build process.

The range leads with architect-influenced facades, high-specification inclusions as standard, and a focus on maximising light and space within modern living zones.

It suits upgraders and buyers who want their home to deliver on aesthetics as well as functionality.

Simonds Homes

Simonds has been building homes in Victoria since 1949 and has delivered over 21,000 homes across the state.

The builder's portfolio covers an accessible starting price point well into the mid-range, with designs spanning compact single-storey homes suited to narrower blocks through to larger double-storey family layouts.

Simonds offers fixed-price contracts, a broad design range with flexible floorplans, and a process backed by decades of local construction experience.

For buyers who want a volume builder with a long track record and predictable delivery pathways, Simonds is a consistent reference point across Melbourne's growth corridors.

Ridgewater Homes

Ridgewater Homes is a Melbourne-based builder established in 2017, focused on custom residential construction and client-led design.

The company manages the full project journey, from initial consultation and design development through approvals and construction, and works collaboratively with clients at each stage. Ridgewater also handles knockdown rebuilds and insolvency builds for projects left unfinished by other builders.

With 21 designs on offer across Victoria and recognition for design quality and craftsmanship, Ridgewater suits buyers who want a more tailored outcome and a builder willing to invest time in getting the brief right.

Home Group

Home Group Victoria, established in 2016, delivers new home construction and house and land packages across Melbourne and Geelong.

The builder offers single and double-storey designs suited to a range of lifestyles and budgets, with a focus on flexible floorplans and a guided build process that includes design selection and finance support.

Home Group has been recognised by HIA Victoria and Master Builders Victoria for design and customer service, and works with developers across the state.

5AB Homes

5AB Homes, established in 2015, takes a hands-on, client-driven approach to home building.

The builder focuses on custom-made homes tailored to individual needs and lifestyles, and involves clients at every stage through a proprietary interactive app.

With a background in the Australian construction industry and a focus on making the build journey manageable and transparent, 5AB suits buyers who want close involvement in how their home comes together rather than selecting from a fixed catalogue.

Bottom line

Stage 3 at Montview Estate brings a further allocation of land to market in one of Craigieburn's more boutique communities, at a price point that remains accessible relative to much of Melbourne's established north. With a broad range of builders active in the area, spanning volume ranges, design-led product, and custom residential, buyers have genuine flexibility across budget, style, and build approach.

With established amenity already in place across Craigieburn, a supported infrastructure framework through the PSP, and titles expected mid-2026, the release gives both first-home buyers and upgraders a credible pathway into Melbourne's northern corridor.