How a luxury Rippleside project will be a star by the sea
Architects behind the luxury Rippleside development, Stella Maris, say it promises to elevate modern living to the equivalent of a mansion in a beautiful historic estate.
AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF LUXURIOUS RESIDENCES SECLUDED WITHIN CAPTIVATING, NATURAL SPLENDOUR.
DISCOVER STELLA MARIS IN THE CHARMING BAYSIDE SUBURB OF RIPPLESIDE IN GEELONG, JUST ONE HOUR FROM MELBOURNE.
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From the moment you arrive at Stella Maris, you are transported
to an enclave of privacy, wonder and infinite potential.
Comprising four distinct and architecturally striking buildings, arranged artfully around the beautiful, heritage-listed St Helens, Stella Maris is unlike any other residential precinct in Geelong.
Perfectly positioned
Residences
Get to know the buildings that make up Stella Maris; Nautica House, The Arbory, Park Row and The Acreage.
Explore the ResidencesAmenity & Wellness
Uncover a wealth of first-class amenity that will enrich everyday living at Stella Maris.
Explore the Amenity & WellnessSustainability
Discover the amazing array of sustainable initiatives being implemented at Stella Maris.
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History
A RICH HISTORY
Victoria’s second largest city was first established as a town in 1838, not long after Melbourne. A number of industries settled in Geelong, including Victoria’s first woollen mill, and the town experienced a population boom during the 1850s Gold Rush. Once railway lines and the Hopetoun shipping channel were constructed, Geelong emerged as the shipping and rail hub for Western Victoria.
The Italianite mansion was built in 1848 and was one of the earliest mansion houses in Geelong. Originally known as St Helens, it was first a private bayside residence for a wealthy gentleman, G.F. Read Jr. By 1923, the property was purchased by the Sisters of Mercy and renamed Stella Maris — “star of the sea” — to be used as a convent and school.
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Geelong Wharf c1900
Corio Bay Geelong c1906
Tramway opening, Moorabool Street, Geelong c1912.
St Helens, North Geelong c1930
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St Helens Homestead c1910
Geelong Stella Maris Convent, Bay Street c1967
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Luxury $125m project to create Geelong’s top waterfront homes
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Approval of proposed masterplan for Stella Maris
Together with Monno Projects we are pleased to announce the approval of the proposed masterplan for Stella Maris.