The grass is greener at Sia on Central Park

For many, suburban Melbourne means leafy streets and local shopping strips. Malvern East is the epitome of this picturesque ideal and new apartment development Sia at Central Park is set to blossom in that environment.

 

This boutique, low-rise building of just 19 homes has clearly been thoughtfully designed to fit into this established and sought-after location. Meadow Green Development have put their extensive experience with high-end residential projects to the task of creating contemporary apartments in a traditional setting. The result is impressive.

Sia’s collection of two and three bedroom residences includes apartments and a duplex, as well as a number of premium penthouses which we’re sure will be in high demand with families and anyone planning to settle into this renowned suburb.

 

Leading architects Hayball have taken a bold approach that contrasts with and yet compliments the building’s surrounds. In particular, the modern architectural form lends a contemporary edge to these apartments. 

According to the architects at Hayball, “The façade features bold concrete bands accentuated with charcoal metalwork in an interplay of harmonious contrasts in materiality.”

 

Let’s take a look inside. Interiors are light and airy, thanks to large expanses of glazing (the bold black framework is another nice touch) and the light timber flooring that flows through the open plan living and dining areas. The colour schemes are neutral and natural, so you can style and make them your own more easily.

 

Hayball have taken the approach of interplaying richly textured materials, and the result is a home that is both calm and inviting. These are perfect entertaining spaces, in particular when you move to the kitchen area.

The smart island bench, combining stone-topped cabinetry with a lower timber finish table, is the ideal gathering spot. Ideal for busy breakfasts, to Sunday lunch, to a dinner with friends, the space caters for all occasions.  

 

The kitchen itself is ideally designed and practically surrounded with storage. The marble and mirrored splash back create the feel of elegance. Finish all of this off with sophisticated brass fittings and tapware and you have a kitchen we know will work hard and play hard.

 

We’d be pretty envious of Sia’s location, too. With views across Central Park, being so close to the sports oval, running tracks and sculpted gardens means weekend picnics and morning strolls are all set. 

Finding a contemporary home of this quality in Malvern East without buying, demolishing and building your own would be a tall order. But thanks to the elegance and attention to detail on display here, Sia makes that a far simpler goal to achieve. Settling into a luxurious home just 14km from the CBD is now a real park-fronted possibility.