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Piccolo Homes currently available:
  • Barry St. Kew
  • Gore St. Fitzroy

Our Legacy

For over fifty years, Piccolo House has built a legacy defined by its discernment. A Piccolo House begins with a question: what does it mean to live well? What follows is an alchemy of place, purpose and elegance that unfolds across time, shaped by hands that care deeply.

Each site is selected with care, each collaborator chosen with purpose. Piccolo House’s lineage is not of property, but of crafting place. Every residence holds an enduring expression of restraint and refinement – shaped to sit lightly, yet connect richly within its surroundings.

Founded by Mima and Martin Piccolo in the early 1970s, the company has remained family-led, helmed by their son Michael for several decades.

The Piccolo Promise

“From the moment you choose a Piccolo House, we’re with you. 
I personally meet every buyer at the beginning of the journey, and again before settlement when I hand over your new home. It’s a gesture that speaks to something simple but rare: respect. Buying a home is one of life’s most significant investments, and I never take that trust for granted. That’s why we stay present, responsive and accountable long after the keys are handed over. Nothing is rushed, nothing is left to chance. For us, homes are not just delivered, they become lived in.”

Michael Piccolo

Piccolo creates homes that 
are deeply considered and 
of exceptional quality.


Homes where people love to live.

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Michael Piccolo

Managing Director

“When you build homes for people you become very close to them – you’re building their dream and bringing that to life. Even as we grow, I have always been determined not to lose that focus on our relationship with the Piccolo resident.”

Michael carries the Piccolo name in every way and his imprint is on every aspect of the business. Though deeply passionate about design, he also closely oversees the planning and construction processes, guiding his team toward exceptional outcomes.

Delivering on every promise he makes, Michael personally hands over the keys to every new Piccolo home. He has built a strong sense of trust with his clients and a longstanding reputation for creating exceptional, timeless buildings beloved by residents and communities.

For Michael, Piccolo is his legacy and his life’s work.

Gaby Cilia

Business Manager

Gaby has been part of the Piccolo team for many years – she not only lives the Piccolo values and vision, but has been passionately involved in developing them.

Though Gaby is involved in almost every aspect of Piccolo, these days she is focused on our build-to-rent offering at Piccolo House, liaising with agents and tenants alike to deliver ongoing, personalised service. Having played an important role in Piccolo’s past, Gaby is vital in positioning Piccolo for the future.

Ola Hensworth

Chief Financial Officer

With nearly two decades at Piccolo, Ola knows how to offer exceptional accounting and client services in the property development sector – and in true Piccolo style goes above and beyond in pursuit of excellence.

She is heavily involved in Piccolo’s business strategy and has helped drive the direction and success of Piccolo. Her multifaceted involvement underscores her commitment to driving Piccolo’s direction and ensuring its sustained growth and achievement of organisational objectives.

Sharing the Piccolo values for authenticity, collaboration and integrity, as well as our commitment to creating something special, Ola has been pivotal in enhancing the lives of Piccolo’s residents.

Toby Earle

Development Director

Having worked with Piccolo for almost two decades, Toby has extensive international architectural experience and an in-depth knowledge of the industry, which is always a win for our residents.

Toby consistently endeavours to achieve optimal design outcomes, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to delivering designs of the utmost quality. His dedication extends to the creation of extraordinary homes that enhance and enrich the lives of those who inhabit them.

Toby manages consultants and builders to ensure our vision is shared by every person who touches a Piccolo project. He continues to strive toward good design outcomes, driven to deliver the highest quality design and create exceptional homes that enrich lives.

Richard Knight

Senior Project Manager

Richard has a wealth of local and international experience in construction and development, having worked on some of Melbourne’s largest developments and major projects in the United Kingdom.

With an in-depth understanding of the complexities involved in a successful outcome, Richard is passionate about delivering outstanding homes with enduring appeal.

During his career, he has cultivated extensive experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, but finds his greatest satisfaction in providing a personalised service to individual clients, ensuring that not only their needs are met, but their home exceeds their every expectation.

Partnerships

Piccolo House has forged a longstanding partnership with Woods Bagot and Hecker Guthrie, brought to life across multiple landmark projects. It’s a collaboration built on the shared pursuit of excellence. As the relationship has deepened over time, the process of steady refinement is met by an efficient flow of ideas. Together, this partnership brings a sense of cohesion and finesse, which is felt in every layer of a Piccolo House project.

Piccolo House

Piccolo House is a Melbourne-based, family-led company with a fifty-year legacy of crafting residences defined by their timeless beauty. Led by Michael Piccolo, the team approaches each project with care, precision and deep personal investment. Piccolo House’s work is underpinned by an unwavering vision – to create homes that embody longevity, place and the rituals of daily life.

Woods Bagot

Woods Bagot is a globally renowned architecture studio known for its human-centred design and nuanced urban responses. With a deep understanding of context and a commitment to innovation, the studio brings clarity and structure to every project. The practice’s work with Piccolo House reflects a shared belief in timeless form, refined materiality, and spaces that evolve gracefully 
over time.

Hecker Guthrie

Hecker Guthrie is an interior design practice grounded in the art of refinement. Known for its layered, tactile material palettes and sensory approach to space, the studio’s work is restrained yet richly expressive. Collaborating closely with Piccolo House, Hecker Guthrie designs homes that feel purposeful and personal, where every detail exists to support a life well lived.

Our Residents

Enchanted by the building’s heritage, thoughtful design, and effortless sense of community, Rick and Jen’s story reflects what makes every Piccolo House so enduring: an exceptional location, light-filled spaces, timeless detail, and an elevated lifestyle grounded in comfort.

Philanthropy

Piccolo House is proud to support a number of charitable initiatives, including Homes for Homes, an Australian not-for-profit dedicated to addressing homelessness through the creation of long-term, affordable housing. Since 2015, the organisation has raised funds through a simple yet effective model 
– a voluntary 0.1% contribution on property sales, reinvested straight into housing projects across Victoria.

Piccolo House has committed to support Homes for Homes with a contribution from the sale of each residence at its Gore Street development, specifically to deliver housing solutions within the City of Yarra.
The initiative aligns to Piccolo.House’s belief that a home is a place of stability and respite.

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Piccolo House creates homes that are deeply considered and of exceptional quality.

Homes where people love to live.

Piccolo House is renowned for crafting architectural developments that balance innovation, beauty and liveability. Each Piccolo House is a reflection of its location, designed in partnership with an industry-leading team.

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