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Reconnect with nature and ground yourself - Ascot Place is serene, peaceful and rejuvenating.

Market Insights
3 years ago
3 minutes

Fostering a lifestyle centred around nature, community and vibrancy, Ascot Place is curated to encourage a life that is sustainable, community focused and only steps from beautiful parklands. Each home responds to the needs of the modern lifestyle as well our innate desire for authentic and sustainable design. 

Encouraging a community lifestyle through the built space, Ascot Place offers a number of communal outdoor areas, allowing residents to interact with their neighbours and relax among the curated, lush landscape. Each home is also appointed a private outdoor space - whether it be a courtyard, balcony or a rooftop terrace - demonstrating the development’s clear focus on residents’ health and wellbeing.

“We’ve been focused here at Ascot Place in a seamless integration for the natural surroundings. The extensive landscaping is inspired by the neighbouring wetlands and will act like an extension from the expansive open space to within this community and private courtyards.”

Edge Environmental Design Group

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Only a short stroll from Ascot Place are Maribyrnong River and The Ascot Chase Wetlands - both popular recreational hubs for the community and residents’ extended backyards. The proximity will tempt you to take a Saturday morning stroll with the kids to feed the ducks as the wetlands are home to over 27,000 native plants and a habitat for local fauna. 

The sprawling greenery gives way to urban conveniences. Nestled among the natural environment are a plethora of urban amenities offering ample opportunities for community connection. Whether residents are looking for recreational centres like Ascot Vale Tennis Club or Flemington Racecourse or are looking to shop along Union Road, residents will be able to enjoy the best of both worlds - just minutes from home. 

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“Strong geometric forms frame and articulate each Ascot Place house, giving them a separate and individual identity while retaining a unifying aesthetic by carefully blending materials with the rhythmic forms of the design to create a refined and enduring development.”

John Gurry, John Gurry and Associates

Flooded with natural light, the open plan living of Ascot Place spills out onto expansive spaces. Inside, the kitchen combines premium appliances, ample storage and a sophisticated palette of finishes. 

Also notable are the development’s sustainable features thoughtfully integrated within the architecture. All bedroom levels are cleverly designed to provide natural cross ventilation, keeping sleeping quarters naturally cooler despite any hot summer evenings. Similarly, double glazed windows are not only aesthetically pleasing, they also provide optimal thermal regulation and noise reduction. All homes are set to achieve a 6 star energy rating through a combination of energy efficient design features and fixtures including solar hot water systems, LED lighting and water efficient taps. The low carbon footprint and reduced energy consumption goes beyond the interiors, rainwater harvesting systems ensure residents can enjoy lush, vibrant gardens year round without adding to the home’s water consumption. 

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The modern home should certainly feel like a sanctuary. Defined by open plan spaces, functional design, and year-round access to nature, Ascot Place encapsulates this sentiment perfectly. For more information on how your next apartment can offer the best of both worlds, click here.