Project Name:

Zest

Developer:

Property Type:

Apartment

Status:

Sold

Address:

515 Rathdowne St, Carlton

Price Range:

330500

Description:

Discover perfect inner city living in the bustling
heart of Carlton, only 2.7km from the CBD. Imagine
your home right in the thick of an incredible
array of restaurants, cafes, shops, cinemas, parks
and gardens. Designed by legendary Melbourne
architects Fender Katsalidis, Zest’s two boutique
residential buildings offer a prime address that is at
once classically Carlton and a visually appealing
statement of individuality. Anchored with a rich
combination of textured and coloured finishes,
Zest’s striking urban presence is matched by interiors
that are designed for contemporary comfort. With
a wide selection of diverse and adaptable floor
plans, there’s a stylish 1, 2 or 3 bedroom design
that’s perfect for you.

Features:

INNOVATIVE DESIGN
AN OUTSTANDING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BY FENDER KATSALIDIS ESTABLISHES A BOLD
PRESENCE IN THE CARLTON STREETSCAPE WITH AN INTRICATELY COMPOSED FACADE OF UNIQUE
MATERIALS, ALTERNATING TEXTURES AND COLOURED FINISHES. THE MAIN ENTRY ON RATHDOWNE
STREET FEATURES A DISTINCTIVE PROJECTED AWNING IN STRIKING METALLIC HUES. A LAYERED
CURTAIN OF LOW, LANDSCAPED WALLS ANCHOR THE BUILDINGS WITH A VARIETY OF CONTRASTING
MATERIALS, DELIVERING APPEALING SCALE AND ENGAGEMENT AT STREET LEVEL.
SIX STAR GREEN
ZEST INCORPORATES ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DESIGN (ESD) FEATURES, INCLUDING AN
AVERAGE SIX STAR ENERGY RATING FOR EACH BUILDING. ESD PRINCIPLES MINIMISE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT AND DELIVER A MORE SELF SUFFICIENT PROJECT, ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO ENJOY LOWER
RUNNING COSTS, ENHANCED AIR QUALITY AND IMPROVED AMBIENCE. THE PROJECT’S OVERALL
DESIGN EMBODIES A RANGE OF ESD INITIATIVES, INCLUDING ENHANCED NATURAL LIGHT AND
VENTILATION, SOLAR ORIENTATION AND SECURE UNDERCOVER PARKING FOR BICYCLES.
FITTINGS AND APPLIANCES ARE SELECTED FOR BOTH ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY.
SOLAR GAS-BOOSTED HOT WATER REDUCES COSTS AND YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. RAINWATER
IS HARVESTED FOR RE-USE IN TOILET FLUSHING AND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION. GREY-WATER
SUPPLY IS FUTURE-PROOFED AND THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN PROVIDES A WELCOMING GREEN
ENVIRONMENT THAT IS DROUGHT-TOLERANT.

Features:

MAKE YOUR HOME IN THE HEART OF ONE OF MELBOURNE’S FINEST SUBURBS, WHERE THERE’S
A GREAT MEAL AND A STUNNINGLY GOOD COFFEE AROUND EVERY CORNER ANY TIME OF DAY.
EXPLORE AN INCREDIBLE DIVERSITY OF SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEARBY LYGON ST – FROM
FRESH FOOD OUTLETS, SUPERMARKET AND DELICATESSENS, TO FUNKY FASHION BOUTIQUES,
VINTAGE CLOTHING, SHOE STORES, DESIGNER HOMEWARE AND FURNITURE SHOWROOMS,
THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO DISCOVER. POP UP THE STREET FOR THE TRUE LOCAL
FLAVOUR OF RATHDOWNE VILLAGE’S BARS, CAFES AND SPECIALTY SHOPS. TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF A SPECTACULAR $10 MILLION UPGRADE OF THE VAST HEALTH AND FITNESS FACILITIES AT THE
HISTORIC CARLTON BATHS COMMUNITY CENTRE, RIGHT ACROSS THE ROAD. VISIT THE WORLD
HERITAGE-LISTED ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING OR THE FAMOUS LA MAMA THEATRE. SLIP INTO
MELBOURNE MUSEUM OR IMAX IN CARLTON GARDENS. TAKE ONLY A FEW MINUTES TO HEAD
INTO THE CBD OR MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY. IN JUST ABOUT ANY DIRECTION, YOU’LL FIND A
TRAM STOP A STONE’S THROW AWAY. JUST STEP OUT OF YOUR DOOR TO DIVE INTO A BUSTLING
CONCENTRATION OF SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, CINEMAS, PUBS AND BARS.