Melbourne's newest off-the-plan apartments and their closest golf courses
Keen golfers have long had the fantasy of waking up on the weekend and getting right into their first round of golf after just a short stroll or a couple minutes in the car.
That’s the dream for many, no fighting traffic to get to the club, no need to set aside hours of travel time, and if you get tired and want to quit mid-way through the round, home is round the corner.
Living so close to a golf course sees many of the advantages of living in a golf course community, like quality school zones and increased community amenities, without the downside of a stray golf ball crashing through the window.
Urban has picked out some of the best new apartment developments currently on the market across Melbourne with premium golf course access.
Omnia
Address: 4-6 Horscroft Place, Moorabbin VIC 3189
One of the standouts of this list is Omnia in Moorabbin, which is close to half a dozen golf clubs just 10 minutes away by car.
The closest golf course is the Brighton Public Golf Course, merely 3.4 km away, followed by the Yarra Yarra Golf Club, Cheltenham Golf Club, Kingston Golf Club and the Royal Melbourne Golf Club to name just a few.
Omnia, by Shenfield Property, has already been drawing in Melbourne CBD commuters seeking a more affordable property without compromising CBD proximity.
Located less than 500 metres from the Moorabbin train station, Omnia is close to a wide range of schools, higher education facilities, cafés, shopping and numerous parks and reserves are at your doorstep, including RSEA Park – home of the St Kilda Football Club.
Riverbend Park House
Address: 631 Victoria Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Riverbank - on Forbes resides on the banks of the Yarra River immediately opposite Kew and Studley Parklands, 3kms from the CBD. It is the only development on our list to not only have golf course access just across the river, but is also home to its very own golf simulator, perfect for practicing without all the ball fetching.
If residents are eager to get in a few quick holes, the Studley Park Par 3 Golf Course is right there across the Yarra, even closer than the Yarra Bend Public Golf Course Melbourne which is just 2km away.
Park House is the latest completed development out of Salta Properties, and in similar fashion to Omnia, has seen massive success due to it's proximity to the CBD while retaining an affordable price point.
The nine level building has been designed by SJB Architects and is finished with interiors by Sue Carr at Carr Design Group
Port Lane
Address: 201 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Port Lane has been drawing on not just its beachside location minutes from the Sandridge Beach sand but also how close it is to golf courses. Less than 5km away are both the Albert Park Golf Club and West Gate Golf Club.
ID_Land, listed among Urban’s list of 10 developers to watch in Victoria this year, are behind the Williamstown Road development.
Award-winning architects Rothelowman worked in lockstep with interior designers Hecker Guthrie and landscape consultants Tract to create a development that is authentic and distinctive, all while priced lower than Port Melbourne's median.
Spend your weekends exploring the bayside location, venture into the CBD to peruse the shops and catch up with friends for brunch. Walk to Fishermans Bend, Sandridge Beach, South Melbourne Market or meander along the Bay Trail. Whichever direction residents choose, theyre spoilt for choice, with lush parks and gardens for relaxing, trails for exploring and the Royal Botanic gardens to enjoy an afternoon picnic or bike ride.
Moonee Valley Park - Thomas Street and Feehan Row
Address: Moonee Valley Racecourse
Next on the list are a unique pair of developments in Moonee Ponds, Thomas Street and Feehan Row located in the brand new Moonee Valley Park development by Hamton in partnership with Hostplus.
These two developments, the Thomas St apartments and Feehan Row terraces, are the debut buildings in the brand new $2 billion Moonee Valley Park masterplan, designed by Rothelowman.
Located on the east side of the development, both are just 3.8km away from the Riverside golf and tennis centre and less than 5km from the Royal Park Golf Course.
Being a part of the Moonee Valley Park has residents living alongside the crowning jewel of the master-plan, the horse-racing club now known as The Valley. With a new grandstand, the Moonee Valley Racing Club aims to be the premier night racing venue and is already home to major races like the Cox Plate.
Canvas
Address: 272 Barkly Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
ID_Land’s latest Brunswick development, Canvas, offers residents a premier home with breathtaking vista's in a convenient location. It is the one of the developments on this list closest to golf with the Royal Park Golf Course just a kilometre away.
Designed by Rothelowman Architects, Canvas puts a focus on residential facilities with is a variety of rooftop communal spaces providing residential amenity and green spaces, with views of Melbourne’s city skyline and parks.
It lies in the heart of Brunswick’s vibrant community with retail hotspots, diverse eateries and bustling bars that are just a short walk away.
The development an impressive walk score of 97/100, located less than a minute from nearby shops and just three minutes’ walk to the nearest tram stop.
Ivanhoe Gardens
Address: 43 Linden Avenue, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Residents at Blue Earth Group's latest apartment development, Ivanhoe Gardens in Melbourne's north-east, have more than just golf access with over 2,000 sqm of dedicated amenity space.
The development, built across two stages by leading builder Hamilton Marino to designs by CHT Architects, has 13 different entertainment zones.
It is 3.7km away from the Ivanhoe Public Golf Course, as well as the winding Yarra River along which golf courses are dotted along its shores.
For the fair-weather golfer who only hits the greens when the sun is shining, Ivanhoe Gardens is another which offers a virtual golf simulator.
