Luxury Amenities

For the last few years, property trends have reflected the importance of resort-style amenities and private resident facilities for investors and owner-occupiers alike.

These mixed-use developments have become a new sector mainstay in Australia, according to Cromwell Property Group, with developers increasingly combining commercial, retail, leisure and residential.

Making use of rooftop space is a hallmark of this new resort-style renaissance, from barbeque space to podium gardens.

Urban takes a look at four luxury Melbourne developments that boast exclusive resident-only rooftop space.

1. Voyager, Docklands 
Developer: Mirvac

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The ninth completed tower in Mirvac&rsquo;s Yarra&rsquo;s Edge masterplan, the Voyager tower is designed to include a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces.

These extend to the rooftop Skydeck and bar, which features a large rooftop terrace, barbeque area, firepit, yoga lawn, bar, dining room with chef&#39;s kitchen, theatre and karaoke room.

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The $300 million, 315-apartment development on the Docklands waterfront rises 130 metres and is home to a sweeping range of facilities.

Its resident-only amenities and contemporary apartments designed by Mirvac&rsquo;s in-house design team have boosted investor interest in the development.

2. Due North, Preston 
Developer: Caydon Property

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Climbing 12 levels and comprising 107 apartments, Due North is a new apartment addition to Preston&#39;s High Street.

The rooftop is the focal point of the resident amenity, featuring space for a work-out, a dedicated yoga lawn and gym area with weights and aerobics equipment.

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The tiered rooftop also includes an infinity pool with views to Melbourne, built-in seating and barbecue areas for entertaining.

Designed by Caydon Architecture, Due North is situated just 20 minutes away from Melbourne&rsquo;s CBD and features a co-working area and three retail spaces.

3. Seafarers, Docklands 
Developer: Riverlee

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Seafarers is transforming the city&rsquo;s last remaining Yarra River frontage into a new visionary waterfront precinct.

&ldquo;A focus on health and wellbeing was fundamental in the design process of the building&rdquo;, said Nicky Drobis, director at Fender Katsalidis.

Drobis and his design team have included numerous wellness spaces in addition to a selection of private amenities.

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These include a library and lounge, dining rooms, spa and sauna spaces and a rooftop barbeque and garden overlooking the Yarra River.

Centred on an inspired reimagining of the heritage-protected Goods Shed 5, the Nonda Katsalidis-designed residence will feature Melbourne&rsquo;s first international hotel-branded residences &ndash; 1 Hotel &amp; Homes, above Australia&rsquo;s first 1 Hotel.

4. Samma Place, Ivanhoe 
Developer: Samma Property Group

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Bringing luxury apartment living to Ivanhoe, Samma Place&rsquo;s first residential stage, Linden, will include timeless architecture and cascading garden terraces.

The distinctive address will also be home to a communal terrace on the tenth floor, featuring an outdoor barbeque and dining area, spa, sun deck, rooftop cinema and alfresco terrace.

The Level 10 amenities can be booked via the Samma Place service centre, ideal for hosting formal dinner parties or enjoying city views with friends and family.

Linden, a collection of 134 apartments, is the first of four buildings on Bell Street.

Urban takes a look at four luxury Melbourne developments that boast exclusive resident-only rooftop space

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Four Melbourne apartment developments with luxury rooftop amenity

Residents at the boutique Essendon North apartment development Anthem will feel like they hardly have to leave the complex.

The developer Blue Earth Group, led by brothers Omran and Michael Dib, are calling it &quot;High Performance Living&quot;, offering residents access to a level of amenity rarely seen in an apartment development.

The Collingwood-based CHT Architects have designed the building, having worked with Blue Earth on a number of projects previously.

They&#39;re giving residents of the mid 200 apartment development top of the range facilities, including the gym, fitted with the latest exercise machines from the leading fitness firm Technogym.

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The gym will be accompanied by a wellness centre complete with yoga studio, spa, steam room and sauna.

There&#39;s a private dining area and kitchen which can be booked out by residents, as well as a games room and arcade and a co-working lounge.

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Blue Earth have catered for the golfer. The closest golf club is six kilometres away at Riverside Golf Club, so Anthem is kitted out with its own golf simulator.

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The amenities will sit across Anthem&#39;s three low-rise buildings comprising six storeys each.

The landscaped grounds will feature a central garden, a green house garden and a retreat garden.

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Prices at Anthem start from $439,000 for a one bedroom apartment, $555,000 for two bedroom apartments and $819,000 for three bedders.

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The Collingwood-based CHT Architects have designed the building, having worked with Blue Earth on a number of projects previously

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Why would you leave? Anthem at Essendon residents treated to High Performance Living

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For the last few years, property trends have reflected the growing importance of resort-style amenities and private resident facilities for investors and owner-occupiers alike. 

A private yet communal gathering space for relaxation amongst family and friends, on-site amenities used to extend to merely a pool at best but that has since changed.

The following developments exemplify the biggest and best bonus features found across Australia's hottest new developments. Whether you’re an eager investor or an owner-occupier who desires resort-style facilities at your doorstep, here are five apartments with 5-star hotel amenities selling in March 2021.

1. Sky Garden 
227 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 
Two-bedroom apartments from $668,000

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Located atop the new and improved The Glen shopping centre, the complex will be one of the largest in Australia to be incorporated into a mixed use retail destination.

The Sky Garden offers the residents shade, fresh air and the enjoyment of sunlight through sun lounges, a bar and kitchen for entertaining, kids playground, vegetable gardens, large lawns with water features and private dining and seating sanctuaries to unwind all located on above the podium levels linking each tower.

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Gaming rooms with mah-jong, billiards and chess, private cinema and media rooms, outdoor terraces with BBQ facilities, a fully equipped gymnasium yoga studios, tai chi areas, a sauna, steam room and luxury heated lap pool are only some of the exciting amenities to encourage mingling amongst neighbours and friends.

2. Hawthorn Park 
33 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 
Two-bedroom apartments from $670,000

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Bringing a new sense of luxury living to Melbourne's Camberwell is Hawthorn Park. Designed by multi-award-winning architect, Rothelowman, Hawthorn Park reimagines the norm of apartment living. 

Hawthorn Park boasts unparalleled amenities - from Melbourne's first sky pool and theatre rooms in selected apartments to a stunning sky lounge and approximately 2000 square metres of parkland curated by landscape architect Jack Merlo. 

3. Melbourne Square 
93-119 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006 
Two-bedroom apartments from $642,000

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Melbourne Square is being developed by OSK Property on Southbank's Kavanagh Street. There will be a 3,700 sqm park and retail precinct, anchored by Woolworths, which also includes a number of restaurants.

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4. Voyager 
227 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 
Two-bedroom apartments from $668,000

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Voyager boasts an abundance of premium amenities, designed for residents and their guests to entertain or retreat.

The residence’s waterfront location offers sensation views of the Melbourne CBD.

Designed to provide flexible spaces, the Société rooftop includes indoor and outdoor spaces, , theatre and karaoke, yoga space and communal barbeque, while the residents' club offers private dining, a bar lounge and an intimate open air fireplace lounge

5. R. Iconic Melbourne 
253-273 Normanby Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205 
Two-bedroom apartments from $722,500

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Melbourne's R.Iconic boasts some of the most unique onsite amenities in any development Urban has seen.

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This $850 million development designed by Plus Architecture boasts twice as many amenities as other properties on the market - with a clear focus on wellbeing, fitness, entertainment, nature and technology. Facilities include an on-site running track, a zen garden, resort-style pool, flotation spa, sports courts and more for residents to discover.
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Mixed-use developments have become a new sector mainstay in Australia with developers increasingly combining commercial, retail, leisure and residential

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Urban's top five Melbourne apartments with 5-star hotel amenities for sale in April 2021

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Melbourne's R.Iconic boasts some of the most unique onsite amenities in any development Urban has seen.

This $850 million development from R.Corporation has been designed by Plus Architecture with the owner-occupier in mind. It has a clear focus on wellbeing, fitness, entertainment, nature and technology.

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R.Iconic is located in the city’s new CBD South precinct.

It will have protected water views which are guaranteed to remain thanks to its locality and planning footprint.

<h2>Five of R. Iconic's rare amenities</h2>

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1. On-site Infinity Running Track

No need for an external gym for residents of R.Iconic. As well as a fully equipped gym, the rooftop of part of the development is a 300 metre infinity running track.

2. Sports Courts

On the same rooftop level there are open air sports courts, including a small soccer field which adjoins an outdoor gym.

3. Floatation Spa

Most developers are incorporating more wellness features in to their developments. As well as a yoga room, R.Iconic will feature a floatation spa, the ultimate in wellness and stress relief.

4. Cinema &amp; Karaoke Room

Date nights just got a whole lot more convenient. Head to the cinema room and watch a movie, or jump in to one of the sound-proofed karaoke booths. The adjoining bar is also pretty handy.

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5. Virtual Golf Range

The golf enthusiasts won't need to leave the building to get the clubs out, with an indoor virtual golf range as part of the building.

<h2>Extra facilities</h2>

Other facilities include an outdoor infinity pool, whiskey room, adventure playground, zen garden, wine vault, mahjong room and more.

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Construction of R.Iconic is underway, with completion estimated for 2022. Developer R.Corporation has a unique, end to end client service model delivering on its promise of a premium property purchase and ownership experience.

With prices starting from $507,000, there are 456 residences on offer across a range of one, two and three bedroom suites.
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Ultra rare on-site facilities include an on-site running track, a zen garden, resort-style pool, flotation spa, sports courts and more

An infinity running track and whiskey bar? Why residents won't need to leave Melbourne's R.Iconic

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The latest boutique residential development by Shenfield Property, Omnia is located in Moorabbin. Just 20 minutes from the CBD, and a short drive to some of Melbourne's best beaches, Omnia offers the perfect relaxed lifestyle.

Set for completion in 2022, Omnia offers a selection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, design by Roger Brayshaw Architects. Each brand new property boasts low maintenance luxury living.

Adding to a growing number of green spaces within the area, Omnia’s park frontage lays the foundation for its environmental consciousness. Featuring energy-efficient design, together with appealing gardens created by Wallbrink Landscape Architecture.

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As one of Melbourne’s major suburbs, Moorabbin is a thriving community offering something for everyone.

A wide range of schools, higher education, cafes, shopping and numerous parks and reserves at your doorstep, including RSEA Park - home of the St Kilda Football Club.

Kingston Art's Centre is only a moment's walk away, where you can take in art exhibitions, live performance and events all year round, and Melbourne's famous sand-belt golf courses and iconic beaches are all within a few minutes drive. Don't feel like taking the car out? Moorabbin station provides convenient transport options and will have you into the city within 25 minutes. 

For more entertainment options consider the nearby Brighton Public Golf Course and Yarra Yarra Golf Course plus the nearby Dendy Park.

Shopping options such as the Southland Shopping Centre and Moorabbin Farmer's Fresh Market are also on offer.

Schools and education facilities nearby include:

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<li>St Catherine's Primary School</li>
	<li>Southmoor Primary School</li>
	<li>Bentleigh Secondary Collage </li>
	<li>Brighton Secondary Collage </li>
	<li>Haileybury College</li>
	<li>St Leonard's College </li>
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If Omnia sounds like the home for you, don't delay in enquiring to secure a sought-after Omnia residence. <a href="/buildings/omnia-4-6-horscroft-place-moorabbin">Request your own display suite tour</a> via Urban today.
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The latest boutique residential development by Shenfield Property, Omnia is located in Moorabbin, just 20 minutes from the CBD and surrounded by the best the city has on offer

Get to know Melbourne's Moorabbin: What's within walking distance from Omnia?

The under construction Upper House in the heart of South Brisbane will offer residents some of the best communal amenities in the country.

Not only set to be the tallest tower in South Brisbane when completed at the end of 2022, <a href="/buildings/upper-house-66-hope-street-south-brisbane">Upper House</a> from ARIA Property Group will also home amenities to rival any luxury hotel.&nbsp;

They have had the internationally acclaimed architect Koichi Takada Architects design the 30 storey tower of 188 apartments which will be crowned with Australia&rsquo;s first double-storey residents&rsquo; rooftop club.

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Part of the rooftop club will be an infinity pool with sun lounging and day beds and views across the Brisbane skyline.

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There will be a residents&rsquo; wine bar, lounge room with fireplace and a private dining room, wine cellar and even a theatre room.

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A fitness studio and yoga room will be accompanied by a day spa featuring a steam room, two infrared sauna&rsquo;s and a treatment room.

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There will also be home offices and an executive boardroom.

Residents will also have access to Aria Living&rsquo;s concierge service.

The development on Hope Street is set within Aria&rsquo;s Fish Lane Arts Precinct and newly completed Fish Lane Town Square.

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Takada has designed each apartment with three metre high ceilings and a kitchen fitted with Miele appliances and stone bench tops with waterfall edges.

The two bedroom, two bathroom apartments with a car space start from $699,000. A three bedroom, two bathroom apartment with two parking spaces starts from $999,000 and the three bedroom, three bathroom apartments start from $1.2 million.

The internationally acclaimed architect Koichi Takada Architects design the 30 storey tower of 188 apartments which will be crowned with Australia’s first double-storey residents’ rooftop club.




South Brisbane apartment development Upper House to offer the highest level of amenities

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The latest in luxury apartment living has arrived in Melbourne, with buyers seeking high-end amenities and stunning design in new developments. 

With many projects now offering more and more luxurious communal facilities beyond the bare minimum, we took a look at three Melbourne apartments boasting the best bonuses and facilities.

<h2>1. R.iconic Melbourne</h2>

<a href="/buildings/r-iconic-south-melbourne-259-normanby-road-south-melbourne">253-273 Normanby Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205</a>

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Located in the city’s new CBD South precinct, life at R.Iconic will be one of connectivity and vibrance. 

R.Iconic is the city’s only residential building with uninterrupted water views, which are guaranteed to remain thanks to its locality and planning footprint.

Each living environment is stylish and refined, with luxurious features everywhere you look. In the kitchens, modern mirrored splashbacks are paired with chrome fixtures and reconstituted stone benchtops boasting timeless style. 

This $850 million development designed by Plus Architecture boasts twice as many amenities as other properties on the market - with a clear focus on wellbeing, fitness, entertainment, nature and technology. Facilities include an on-site running track, a zen garden, resort-style pool, flotation spa, sports courts and more for residents to discover.

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Each home's neutral tonal palette provides a canvas for residents to add their own style to their brand new home, while an abundance of built-in storage makes downsizing a breeze. 

Construction of R.Iconic is underway, with completion estimated for 2022. Developer R.Corporation has a unique, end to end client service model delivering on its promise of a premium property purchase and ownership experience.

With prices starting from $507,000, there are 456 residences on offer across a range of one, two and three bedroom suites.

Check out <a href="/news/urbans-tour-of-the-r-iconic-display-suite">Urban's tour of the luxurious R.Iconic</a>.

<h2>2. The Docklands Residences</h2>

<a href="/buildings/the-docklands-residences-3-43-waterfront-way-docklands">3-43 Waterfront Way, Docklands VIC 3008</a>

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Capital Alliance has challenged the norm of traditional apartment living with their latest development The Docklands Residences, designed by award-winning DKO Architecture.

With an emphasis on providing lifetime homes for owner-occupiers, the team wanted to ensure buyers could enjoy the same benefits that come with owning a detached dwelling yet live in a fantastic inner-city location. 

Each apartment is equipped with high-end Gaggenau appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, engineered timber flooring and stylish walk-in showers.

Taking cues from aerodynamic contours of yachts moored at Docklands, the facade of The Docklands Residences features a graceful, translucent screen which wraps around the building creating shelter for the private winter gardens.

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The Docklands Residences will sit atop a brand new 8-floor Marriott Hotel, and residents will be able to enjoy the use of 5-star hotel amenities, including a spectacular infinity pool, gym, sauna and spa, as well as Marriott’s hotel services such as room service, concierge and housekeeping.

The development will include 200 hotel rooms and 88 limited oversized residences, with enviable aspects of the water, city and Bolte Bridge.

With construction almost complete and settlement taking place in January 2021, few residences still remain, now selling from $693,000. To learn more or to book an appointment with the sales agent, <a href="/buildings/r-iconic-south-melbourne-259-normanby-road-south-melbourne">enquire today via Urban</a>.

Dockland’s newest icon delivers you the flexibility to work from home with the luxury of resort-style amenities.

<h2>3. Melbourne Quarter</h2>

<a href="/buildings/east-tower-melbourne-quarter-628-flinders-street-docklands">628 Flinders Street, Docklands VIC 3008</a>

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Lendlease's Melbourne Quarter, designed by the award-winning Fender Katsalidis, is the most affordable of the three, however there are no corners cut, or splendor lost.

Bordered by the renowned Collins and Flinders Streets, Melbourne Quarter offers residents the convenience of living in Melbourne’s vibrant CBD at affordable prices for first home buyers or investors.

The project includes a hotel-style lobby, concierge and exclusive access to Club MQ, three whole floors of resort-style amenities.  

Home buyers can enjoy a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for as low as $458,000.

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The amenities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, multi-purpose gym, function rooms and a 20-seat theatrette.

With contemporary fittings and European appliances, your East Tower apartment will be a sheer pleasure to come home to.

Located within the dynamic neighbourhood of Melbourne Quarter you’ll have a unique opportunity to live, work and play, all within a 200-metre radius.

Kick off your shoes and feel the grass under your feet. With more than half of the 2.5 hectare site dedicated to public open space, Melbourne Quarter will be named Melbourne’s greenest city precinct.
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