The Sky Apartment

Designed by OMG Architects this two bedroom sustainable, premium apartment with daylight on three sides and 270 degree views of the city, Brunswick rooftops, Mount Macedon and Royal Park is breathtaking.<br/><br/>Situated in this ground-breaking slender six- storey boutique development of only 11 boasting a NatHERS (Nationwide Housing Energy Rating Scheme) rating of approx. 7 stars. A 6000 litre recycled grey shared rainwater tank, 12 kw rooftop PV array, double glazing throughout, 2.7 metre high ceilings, instantaneous hot water, LED lighting and energy efficient reverse cycle air conditioning zoned in each room combined with an all-electric build, this fossil fuel free apartment is a boutique, pioneer in the Brunswick sustainable housing landscape.<br/><br/>This three sided north, south and west facing apartment with only one neighbour to the east features an exposed concrete wall, two double bedrooms with floor to ceiling BIRs, engineered Oak flooring throughout, a bespoke bathroom with additional and custom built cabinetry, walk in shower, floor to ceiling tiling and underfloor heating with smart programable thermostat with touch screen.<br/><br/>The master bedroom features an inbuilt study desk with shelving and a full width BIR. The second double bedroom is also an ideal home office to gaze out at the expansive Princes Park and heritage rooftop views. An additional adjacent study nook in the entrance hall is bathed in natural, north light and features floor to ceiling window and bespoke cabinetry with book shelving.<br/><br/>The wow factor, bright kitchen has an integrated Smeg dishwasher, Miele induction cooktop and electric oven, Roger Sellers sink, pantry with Blum drawers, Phoenix tap ware and stone benchtop. Passive design abounds with two feature north facing kitchen windows so there is no need to turn the lights on during the day. The same passive design works between the study nook and second bedroom with aligning windows for light and cross flow ventilation.<br/><br/>An atrium dining room immerses you in the view from three floor to ceiling windows with the summers breeze from the adjacent balcony which opens with concertina and sliding doors and when closed it winter becomes a snug, dining/sunroom.<br/><br/>The laundry also enclosed in the hallway has additional shelving and premium wooden look cabinetry and workbench.<br/><br/>In addition, the property features an architectural concrete wall, secure entry, security cameras, basement storage cage and undercover parking.<br/><br/>Crossflow ventilation abounds creating a cooling breeze with the sheltered west, south facing balcony by opening all the doors and closing in summer and using shading with electric shutters. The balcony with glass balustrade, feature timber ceilings and integrated drainage has plenty of room for a growing kitchen garden.<br/><br/>Sustainable housing is great for the environment but also the hip pocket with long term reduced energy costs.<br/><br/>Located just 4km to the city and Parkville adjacent, Princes Hill primary and high school catchment, Princes Park and Royal Park just moments away.<br/>With cafes and restaurants that abound in Broadsheet in Sydney Road and surrounds and Barkly Square shopping across the road, as well as the 19 Tram to the Medical and University Precinct this property combines sustainable living with the ideal urban village.<br/>