504/211 Sydney Road, Brunswick

Nestled in the heart of Brunswick in a sustainable boutique block of only 21 apartments by Six Degrees Architects this 99sqm three bedroom double story loft penthouse apartment plus 39 sqm northern terrace is in one of Brunswick's ground-breaking developments, boasting an average NatHERS (Nationwide Housing Energy Rating Scheme) rating of 7.5 stars. Created by the renowned team at Six Degrees Architects and Excelon who have delivered the sustainable village at Clyde Mews Thornbury, the apartment will feature Binq double glazed balcony doors, double glazed windows, engineered timber flooring, high concrete exposed ceilings with ceiling fans, hydronic heating and solar roof panels that power common areas. The crisp, crystal clear view of western views from the heritage rooftops of Brunswick, the Brunswick Baths, Brunswick Town Hall, and out to Mount Macedon will be jaw dropping for all who step inside. Facing quiet Saxon Street this west facing apartment will feature high exposed concrete ceilings, ceiling fans, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms with bespoke bathroom fittings by Wood Melbourne, Carrara marble vanity and hidden storage behind the glass mirrors and under vanity storage, night light, a seamless shower with terrazzo tiling and bespoke blue tiling accents. The expansive living room with floor to ceiling double glazed windows leads across to a breathtaking terrace with garden planters ideal for the kitchen gardener and entertainers outdoor dining and lounge room. The kitchen with energy efficient Smeg appliances, under mounted kitchen sink, marble benchtops, low emission birch ply joinery, soft close drawers, and feature splashback bespoke tiling is light, bright, and the best of architectural design. Crossflow ventilation abounds with the dual aspect and passive design with floor to ceiling windows in the living area and large bedroom windows with Six Degrees signature Adadaz leadlight feature windows. Also bespoke and supporting local artisans are the hand blown pendant lights by renowned Mark Douglass Design and custom entry signage by Stephen Banham of Letterbox. Sustainable housing is great for the environment but also the hip pocket nerve with long term reduced energy costs with water saving features such as captured rainwater for toilet flushing, energy efficient LED lighting, energy efficient appliances, timber framed Binq doors, double glazed windows, and an energy saving master switch and high thermal mass in the masonry construction. The passive design reduces heating power bills with centralised hydronic heating and hot water systems paid by the body corporate to reduce power bills. Featuring a storage cage on the ground floor and secure bike storage to suit the avid bike rider. The breathtaking communal rooftop garden with 360 views provides a strong sense of community where residents meet to nurture the north facing vegetable garden and harvest vegetables for their use as well as enjoy the BBQ facilities and the communal dining table. Located between Dawson and Michael Streets, 211 Sydney Road has direct access to the 19 tram line to the University and Medical Precinct, CBD, within walking distance to Jewell Station and on the doorstep of the Brunswick Town Hall, Library and Sydney Road cosmopolitan shopping, Barkly Square and the best of Brunswick's café, restaurant, bar and live music culture. Secure this penthouse off the plan and save on stamp duty it will go quickly!