On the fringe of Flagstaff Gardens: Aspire Melbourne's premium location

On the fringe of Flagstaff Gardens: Aspire Melbourne's premium location
Urban EditorialJanuary 30, 2024LOCATION

With its distinctive and sculptural curvature and premium location, Aspire Melbourne stands as one of the most striking additions to the city skyline in recent year.

The curved tower, designed by award-winning architecture firm Elenberg Fraser and developed by national developer ICD Property and their financial partner MaxCap Group, soars 208-metres from King Street and comprises 565 apartments and 

Ideally located at the north end of King Street, a few blocks from La Trobe Street and Flagstaff Gardens, Aspire Melbourne has been attracting buyers due to its strategic location.

Everything from retail and dining to experiencing sporting events, art, plays, and festivals, or the serenity of the parks and gardens, is conveniently within walking distance of Aspire.

Melbourne's thriving coffee culture is showcased in the CBD's cobblestoned laneways, featuring popular cafes such as Brother Baba Budan, Krimper, Stagger Lee's, Higher Ground, and Manchester Press.

For culinary enthusiasts, Melbourne offers a plethora of dining experiences. Highly recommended establishments include Maha, Farmer's Daughter, Coda, and MoVida Next Door, offering everything from Middle Eastern dinners to a night out.

Getting around Melbourne is as easy as finding a great cup of coffee, thanks to the city's clean, reliable, and affordable public transport services. The free City Circle tram line greatly adds to the convenience.

Melbourne is surrounded by a ring of green spaces, including Fitzroy Gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the stately Flagstaff Gardens, the city’s oldest park, serving as the picturesque front garden for Aspire Melbourne.

Situated at the heart of the city is a vibrant tapestry of culture and commerce, Queen Victoria Market. Just an 11-minute walk from Aspire, Queen Victoria Market offers fresh produce, gourmet delights, artisanal crafts, and multicultural flavours.

The west end, emerging as the entertainment hub of the CBD, boasts landmarks like Marvel Stadium, only 750 metres from Aspire, making it a haven for residents seeking sports entertainment.

Towards the south along the Yarra River is Crown Casino, an entertainment and indulgence hub with plenty of activities for families, just ten minutes away.

For those who enjoy everything from visual art and film to theatre, dance, and musical productions, The Arts Centre Melbourne is only an 18-minute drive from Aspire.

For families looking to set up roots in the CBD, education options abound within a one-kilometre radius of Aspire.

The prestigious Haileybury opened its Melbourne CBD campus in January 2017 offering Melbourne's first Early Learning Centre to Year 12 private school campus in the CBD. 

North Melbourne Primary School, South Melbourne Primary School, Ozford College, and Simonds Catholic College are among the other choices, while universities like Victoria University, La Trobe University, and Monash University are less than 600 metres away.

Only a handful of one, two and three-bedroom residences are remain in the development, which are being sold through Colliers.

“The Melbourne CBD apartment market has evolved in response to both the strong growth of the overall city as well as the increasing attraction of the CBD which offers unique lifestyle appeal, especially to the fast-growing cohorts of young professionals and university students,” Colliers Managing Director Residential Tim Storey said.

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