Four Cape homes recognised at the 2026 Master Builders Victoria Awards Four homes at The Cape have been recognised at the 2026 Master Builders Victoria Awards, celebrating the quality of design and construction being achieved within the Cape Paterson community.Local builder Harris Build received the Best Custom Home $1–2 million...
A nine-star home delivery with no diesel in sight A new home at The Cape has helped demonstrate what low-carbon housing can look like when the whole journey is considered, from the way a home is built, to how it is transported, to how it will be lived in.The nine-star...
Cape kids series; Lucy explores sustainable living with Tom Keel What does a sustainable home actually feel like to live in?That’s what Lucy set out to explore when she visited Bimbimbie, the home of resident and sustainable housing expert Tom Keel, as part of The Cape by Kids series.What becomes...
Cape kids series; Driving on sunlight: Nino explores electric transport at The Cape What if getting around didn’t rely on petrol, noise or rising fuel costs? As part of The Cape by Kids series, Nino sets out to answer that question, exploring how electric transport is already part of everyday...
Cape kids series; Alex explores The Cape Community Farm There’s something special about seeing the world through a child’s eyes, especially when that curiosity is turned towards something as important as how we grow our food.Recently, Alex took on the role of roving reporter at The Cape Community Farm, chatting with...
Cape kids series; Native gardens, frog ponds and more as Lila learns about Jane’s garden What makes a garden come alive? For Lila, the answer started with a visit to Jane and Martin’s home at The Cape, a house called Kakawari, meaning “evening breeze”. As part of The Cape by...
Life on Weathertop Crest: Tracy and David’s move from the Mornington Peninsula to The Cape. From the ridge of Weathertop Crest, Tracy and David wake to a view that most people only dream about. Below them, waves roll into the Bass Coast. Kangaroos graze at the doorstep. And when night...
Living with nature: David Hartney’s lens on The Cape The vision at The Cape has always been bigger than homes. From day one, this award-winning community has been designed to support both people and the natural environment, restoring the balance of biodiversity on what was once a cleared cattle station.Today,...
Christie Cooper at The Cape: Where savings and community grow Recently, reporter and presenter Christie Cooper visited The Cape to find out what life is really like in one of Australia’s most sustainable housing communities. Known for her work on Channel 7 News and the Aussie Green Thumb Reporter YouTube channel, Christie and her family...
Local builders shine at Master Builders Awards 2025 Local builders, Harris Build and TS Constructions were recognised with top honours at the 2025 Master Builders Victoria Awards (Eastern Regions) for three homes delivered at The Cape. The industry accolades reflect the exceptional standard of design and construction achieved by both builders within this leading sustainable housing...
