106/245 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North, Vic, 3068

Positioned​ ​in​ ​the​ ​architecturally​ ​striking​ ​Patch​ ​Apartments​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Clifton​ ​Hill​ ​and​ ​Fitzroy​ ​North​ ​border,​ ​this​ ​two-bedroom​ ​residence​ ​delivers​ ​inner-city​ ​living​ ​at​ ​its​ ​most​ ​connected,​ ​with​ ​trams​ ​at​ ​the​ ​door,​ ​Clifton​ ​Hill​ ​Station​ ​around​ ​the​ ​corner​ ​and​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Melbourne's​ ​best​ ​cafe​ ​strips​ ​as​ ​your​ ​local.

The​ ​appeal​ ​is​ ​in​ ​the​ ​lifestyle​ ​this​ ​address​ ​unlocks.​ ​Queens​ ​Parade​ ​is​ ​a​ ​genuine​ ​village,​ ​running​ ​from​ ​Smith​ ​Street​ ​through​ ​to​ ​Heidelberg​ ​Road,​ ​filled​ ​with​ ​independent​ ​retailers,
wine​ ​bars,​ ​restaurants​ ​and​ ​some​ ​of​ ​the​ ​north's​ ​most​ ​loved​ ​cafes.​ ​It's​ ​the​ ​kind​ ​of​ ​strip​ ​you​ ​walk​ ​rather​ ​than​ ​drive,​ ​and​ ​living​ ​here​ ​means​ ​it's​ ​simply​ ​part​ ​of​ ​your​ ​weekend.

Inside,​ ​the​ ​apartment​ ​is​ ​designed​ ​around​ ​light​ ​and​ ​ease.​ ​An​ ​open-plan​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​zone​ ​forms​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home,​ ​connecting​ ​seamlessly​ ​to​ ​a​ ​contemporary​ ​kitchen​ ​built​ ​for​ ​both​ ​everyday​ ​meals​ ​and​ ​entertaining.​ ​It's​ ​a​ ​layout​ ​that​ ​feels​ ​calm​ ​and​ ​uncluttered,​ ​with​ ​quality​ ​finishes​ ​throughout​ ​and​ ​nothing​ ​to​ ​do​ ​but​ ​move​ ​in.

A​ ​wall​ ​of​ ​glass​ ​opens​ ​the​ ​living​ ​area​ ​out​ ​to​ ​your​ ​own​ ​private​ ​terrace.​ ​Low​ ​maintenance​ ​by​ ​design,​ ​it's​ ​the​ ​natural​ ​extension​ ​of​ ​the​ ​living​ ​space​ ​and​ ​the​ ​spot​ ​you'll​ ​take​ ​your​ ​morning​ ​coffee​ ​or​ ​an​ ​evening​ ​wine​ ​without​ ​ever​ ​thinking​ ​about​ ​upkeep.

Both​ ​bedrooms​ ​are​ ​well​ ​proportioned​ ​and​ ​fitted​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​robes,​ ​keeping​ ​storage​ ​sorted​ ​and​ ​the​ ​rooms​ ​uncluttered.​ ​They're​ ​serviced​ ​by​ ​a​ ​stylish​ ​central​ ​bathroom.​ ​Whether​ ​you're​ ​a​ ​couple,​ ​sharing​ ​with​ ​a​ ​housemate,​ ​working​ ​from​ ​home​ ​or​ ​buying​ ​as​ ​an​ ​investment,​ ​the​ ​layout​ ​works​ ​hard​ ​without​ ​wasting​ ​a​ ​square​ ​metre.

Where​ ​this​ ​building​ ​really​ ​separates​ ​itself,​ ​though,​ ​is​ ​up​ ​top.​ ​Residents​ ​enjoy​ ​access​ ​to​ ​a​ ​shared​ ​rooftop​ ​terrace​ ​with​ ​alfresco​ ​decking​ ​and​ ​barbecue​ ​facilities,​ ​taking​ ​in​ ​a​ ​spectacular​ ​outlook​ ​over​ ​the​ ​Melbourne​ ​skyline.​ ​It's​ ​a​ ​genuine​ ​entertainer's​ ​space​ ​without​ ​the​ ​maintenance,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​kind​ ​of​ ​facility​ ​that​ ​makes​ ​hosting​ ​friends​ ​effortless.

Completing​ ​the​ ​package​ ​is​ ​a​ ​secure​ ​car​ ​space​ ​on​ ​title,​ ​along​ ​with​ ​secure​ ​intercom​ ​entry​ ​and​ ​lift​ ​access.

The​ ​location​ ​is​ ​as​ ​good​ ​as​ ​it​ ​gets​ ​for​ ​connectivity.​ ​Route​ ​86​ ​trams​ ​run​ ​along​ ​Queens​ ​Parade​ ​for​ ​a​ ​direct​ ​run​ ​into​ ​the​ ​CBD,​ ​while​ ​Clifton​ ​Hill​ ​Station​ ​services​ ​the​ ​Mernda​ ​and​ ​Hurstbridge​ ​lines.​ ​Green​ ​space​ ​is​ ​abundant,​ ​with​ ​Darling​ ​Gardens,​ ​Mayors​ ​Park​ ​and​ ​the​ ​expansive​ ​Edinburgh​ ​Gardens​ ​all​ ​close​ ​by,​ ​plus​ ​the​ ​Merri​ ​Creek​ ​Trail​ ​and​ ​Yarra​ ​Bend​ ​parkland​ ​for​ ​running,​ ​riding​ ​and​ ​weekends​ ​outdoors.​ ​Smith​ ​Street,​ ​Westgarth​ ​Village,​ ​High​ ​Street​ ​and​ ​Fitzroy's​ ​dining​ ​and​ ​nightlife​ ​are​ ​all​ ​within​ ​easy​ ​reach,​ ​Collingwood​ ​Leisure​ ​Centre​ ​is​ ​nearby,​ ​and​ ​Eastern​ ​Freeway​ ​access​ ​makes​ ​getting​ ​out​ ​of​ ​town​ ​simple.

For​ ​families​ ​and​ ​those​ ​planning​ ​ahead,​ ​Clifton​ ​Hill​ ​Primary​ ​School​ ​sits​ ​around​ ​800​ ​metres​ ​away​ ​and​ ​Fitzroy​ ​High​ ​School​ ​around​ ​600​ ​metres,​ ​with​ ​the​ ​CBD​ ​and​ ​Melbourne's​ ​major​ ​universities​ ​a​ ​short​ ​commute.

Low​ ​maintenance,​ ​beautifully​ ​connected​ ​and​ ​backed​ ​by​ ​a​ ​rooftop​ ​most​ ​homes​ ​can​ ​only​ ​dream​ ​of.​ ​For​ ​first​ ​home​ ​buyers,​ ​downsizers,​ ​professionals​ ​and​ ​investors​ ​alike,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​inner-city​ ​living​ ​done​ ​properly.