Live, work and play local – enjoy the convenience of living in a 20-minute neighbourhood

Live, work and play local – enjoy the convenience of living in a 20-minute neighbourhood
Olivia RoundDecember 10, 2019

Cape & Cartmell apartments in Melbourne’s Heidelberg are perfectly appointed, adjacent to the thriving Burgundy Street retail precinct and Yarra River Parklands. With a Walk Score of 89/100, residents will be able to accomplish most errands by foot and maintain an active lifestyle.

THE APARTMENTS

Each of the 29 apartments boasts spacious open-plan layouts, with high-quality European appliances, bamboo timber flooring, polished stone benchtops and soft wool-blend carpets. The apartments have been designed for long-lasting sophistication and functionality – while giving buyers a neutral canvas to add their own personal touches.

The north-eastern orientation coupled with the lavish floor-to-ceiling windows mean residents will enjoy an abundance of natural light in each living space. Cape & Cartmell’s upper storey has been thoughtfully recessed to attain visual balance, as well as providing ample balcony space for entertaining.

Configurations include one, two- and three-bedroom contemporary apartments – with one-bedroom apartments from $435,000.

Live, work and play local – enjoy the convenience of living in a 20-minute neighbourhood
Cape & Cartmell apartment bedroom. Image supplied.

THE LOCATION

Cape & Cartmell’s ground floor will be dedicated to a brand-new café, providing residents and the local community with a place to meet, relax and enjoy a coffee. Across the road from Cape & Cartmell is Heidelberg Primary School, and just 500 metres away is Warringal Shopping Centre. There are also several sporting facilities nearby including the St John’s Tennis Club, Studio Yoga, Snap Fitness, Heidelberg Bowling Club; as well as Austin Hospital and Warringal Private Hospital only 1 kilometre away.

For those looking to commute to Melbourne CBD, the 12km drive is effortless with direct M3 access at the end of Cape Street. From an investment perspective, Heidelberg’s median rent currently sits at $500* per week, which is approximately 20% higher than the national average, making this suburb a viable option for investors.

*Median price indicative of property size and should only be used as a guide.

Key location selling points

  • Alphington rail network infrastructure investment
  • Proposed airport link
  • $16.5 billion North East Link
  • 950-metre cycle to the Main Yarra Trail
  • 750 metres to Heidelberg station
  • 700 metres to the M3 freeway
  • Walk Score of 89/100
  • Nearby parks include: Remembrance Park, Banksia Park and Albert Jones Reserve
  • Burgundy Street offers more than 230 shops and service businesses
  • Choice of Coles, Aldi or Leo’s Fine Foods for food shopping
  • Heidelberg is home to one of Australia’s largest and most extensive hospital precincts
  • Education options: La Trobe University Bundoora, Viewbank College zone, OLMC, NMITAFE

Olivia Round

Olivia Round is the Features Editor of urban.com.au. Olivia specialises in news reporting, in-depth editorial content and video + podcast interviews with industry experts.

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