Resident insight: What it's like living in Glen Waverley's Sky Garden

Golden Age have recently completed Sky Garden, the residential complex in Glen Waverley set above The Glen shopping centre.

The well-regarded architecture firm Rothelowman designed the three towers in south-East Melbourne.

Urban recently spoke to Joe, a renter at Sky Garden, and found out what it's like living in the development.

JR: What first drew you to Sky Garden?

Joe: I found it by accident while I was looking for somewhere to live. When I went through the website and saw the facilities I made an appointment to see it. As soon as I walked into the room I am sitting in right now, I absolutely fell in love with it.

I thought it was magnificent. I looked out onto the garden, BBQ facilities and was taken down to look at the 25m pool, gym and enjoyed its location above a shopping centre.

I have doctors, dentists, clinics, shops and restaurants right downstairs — this all really appealed to me. I absolutely love it.

JR: How long had you been searching for a property?

Joe: I was looking for a month.

JR: Were you always looking for an apartment?

Joe: No, I initially had a townhouse in mind because it has its own garage.

I have a nice Audi so security was a big thing. But when I found this and saw that it has a storage cage, it ticked all the boxes for me.

JR: Why did you choose Glen Waverley?

Joe: I walk to work, which is 15 minutes away, when I can so that appealed to me. I’ve been working in Glen Waverley for the last 38 years.

I also looked at Burwood and Notting Hill, but this one ticked all boxes, as it’s so convenient and close to work.

JR: Did you have a set of criteria that the apartment had to meet?

Joe: Not really. This has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a good-sized living area and a lovely big balcony. The kitchen is a touch small, but ideal for me.