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Riverlee&rsquo;s highly-anticipated Melbourne development, Seafarers, is a collection of 123 one, two and three-bedroom riverfront residences.

Designed by Fender Katsalidis, each apartment boasts luxury touches, abundant light and sweeping Yarra River and park views.

Seafarers will feature 1 Hotel &amp; Homes, above Australia&rsquo;s first 1 Hotel. These residences will become Melbourne&rsquo;s first international hotel-branded residences.

Through 1 Hotel &amp; Homes, Seafarers residents will enjoy unlimited access to five-star hotel amenities including pool, gym, housekeeping, room service, pet care and catered dinners.

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Celebrating the site&rsquo;s maritime past, Fender Katsalidis centre their design on the restoration and re-use of the heritage-listed Goods Shed No. 5 and its distinctive travelling crane.

Forming the ground floor of the 1 Hotel, the repurposed goods shed will open onto the wharf, enlivening the riverfront.

&ldquo;The Seafarers precinct will breathe new life into this forgotten stretch of the Yarra&rdquo;, the developers said.

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Inspired by Melbourne&rsquo;s unique caf&eacute;, bar and dining cultures, the project will deliver world-class hospitality to residents and Melburnians.

To the shed&rsquo;s immediate east is Melbourne&rsquo;s newest, waterfront parkland, Seafarers Rest.

The landscaped haven will boast 3,500sqm of riverfront parkland, with mature trees, lush plantings and green space.

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Seafarers is set to become a tourist destination, with vibrant eateries and great sites on offer in the surrounding Docklands area.

Crown Melbourne, Ponyfish Island and the Capital City Trail are all within walking distance of the luxury dwelling.

Art lovers will also be able to close by the street art that characterises the Melbourne streetscape, as well as the National Gallery of Victoria.

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&ldquo;[Seafarers] will reveal itself as Melbourne&rsquo;s most diverse, most fascinating and most easily explored neighbourhood&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.
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Families will also enjoy being in close proximity to leading schools and universities, as well as within two kilometres of the Melbourne CBD.

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“The Seafarers precinct will breathe new life into this forgotten stretch of the Yarra”, the developers said

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Property developer Riverlee has today announced that Australia’s first '1 Hotel' will open at its $450 million Seafarers development on Melbourne's Northbank.  The 1 Hotel brand is part of the award-winning hotel group SH Hotels &amp; Resorts, which maintains an exemplary environmental responsibility and has already gained worldwide recognition since opening its first three hotels in the United States including, Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park in New York, and South Beach in Miami.

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<figcaption>1 Hotel, South Beach, Miami. Credit: Riverlee</figcaption></figure> 

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<figcaption>1 Hotel, Central Park, NYC. Credit: Riverlee</figcaption></figure><blockquote>
“We’re excited to bring 1 Hotels to Australia, working alongside a world-class organization like Riverlee. As a mission-driven brand, we look forward to creating the finest destination in the heart of Melbourne.”

- Arash Azarbarzin, SH Hotels &amp; Resorts President
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Approval for Seafarers was granted <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/riverlees-seafarers-place-gains-ministerial-approval-construction-to-commence-in-2019">late last year</a>, with the plan to redevelop the Northbank Goods Shed and rejuvenate the disused industrial site. Riverlee has already <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/riverlee-restores-melbournes-last-remaining-original-electric-crane">restored the wharf and Melbourne's last-remaining original electric crane</a>, which was relocated to the eastern end of Goods Shed No. 5.

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<figcaption>1 Hotel planned location. Credit: Riverlee</figcaption></figure>1 Hotel will contain 280 luxury guest rooms, designed in association with Melbourne architectural firm Fender Katsalidis. The design will integrate 1 Hotel’s international vision, blending luxury with sustainability to highlight the beauty of nature. 

The hotel will be situated on the Yarra River, with optimum viewpoints from every angle. Inside the hotel, reclaimed artefacts and playful sea-life inspired artwork are scattered throughout the property.

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“This includes recycled and reclaimed materials from the site restoration, as well as native greenery and industrial steel.

At Riverlee, we pride ourselves on urban renewal. We are committed to rebuilding connections between people and places by delivering a masterplanned precinct that is rich in history, adding to Melbourne’s vibrant culture.” 

- David Lee, Riverlee’s Development Director via The Hotel Conversation
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Guests will also be able to enjoy a premium wellness centre, 1000-seat function auditorium, exquisite lobby bar and a variety of world-class dining options.

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“Riverlee’s investment is great news for Victorians and will create more than 500 local jobs. Securing one of the world’s top luxury hotel operators in Victoria is a clear vote of confidence in our visitor economy, our world-class infrastructure, our exceptional local produce and retail talent.”

- Martin Pakula, Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade
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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/riverlees-seafarers-place-gains-ministerial-approval-construction-to-commence-in-2019">The entire Seafarers design</a> will be undertaken by an expert team, with architecture by Fender Katsalidis, interiors by Carr Design and landscaping by Oculus. A 3,500 square metre park will be created for public use, as well as 140 luxury residences, commercial spaces, and restoration of the historic wharf and heritage-listed crane.

1 Hotel is expected to open in 2022. Follow the progress of the Seafarers development <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/projects/seafarers-place-731-739-flinders-street-docklands">here</a>. 
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