Why the best part of a new home may be outside the front door

For many Australians, the search for a new home now extends well beyond the house itself.Increasingly, the appeal lies in what surrounds it: places to exercise, spend time outdoors, meet neighbours and take care of everyday needs close to home.In Melbourne’s north west, Redstone in Sunbury is building that idea into the fabric of a new community. Villawood Properties’ 2500-homesite master-planned development brings together land, house-and-land packages and townhomes with parklands, childcare, future schools and a residents-only club.Redstone offers buyers a community-focused, amenity-rich neighbourhood in Melbourne's north west.A new community in established SunburyThe development takes advantage of Sunbury’s established township, open surrounds and connectivity with Melbourne Airport about 15 minutes away and the CBD about 40 minutes by car.The local market has momentum too, with the median house price rising 8.5% over the past year to $737,750 in September 2026, according to realestate.com.au data.That combination is drawing buyers at different stages of life.Senior Development Manager James Small says first-home buyers make up a significant part of the mix, alongside downsizers...