Stylish sustainability at St Leonards Rd, Ascot Vale

Ascot Vale, one of Melbourne’s top watch-list suburbs of late, is delivering quality residential goodness once again with new project St Leonard’s Road.

Created by ROCDON Development, St Leonards Road is a boutique collection of two and three bedroom townhouses is conveniently located in a leafy street in what is set to be one of the latest cool spots in the north west.

It’s clear to see that true urban design is at the heart of these homes. Neil Architecture have created luxurious homes for modern living with real sustainability in mind. No token gestures here, each home comes complete with an individual Eco Hot Water Heat Pump System to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The eco-friendly thinking continues with bicycle storage zones, commercial grade gl\azing for temperature control, water-efficient fixtures and fittings to reduce your water usage. Lighting is also energy conscious, with high efficiency LED fixtures completing a raft of measure that save the planet and save you money in the long term.

Let’s take a look at the interiors. There’s a unified stylistic approach we find extremely appealing across every room in these homes. The palette of wood grain textures, polished surfaces and colour schemes connect the living areas to the kitchen to the study seamlessly.

Kitchens at St Leonards Road are simple and stylish thanks to the smart selection of materials. Nothing is out of place, and entertaining is made simple thanks to all the built-in appliances you need, oodles of storage and elegant touches like the pendant lighting over the dining table/breakfast bar.

If we were to imagine a bathroom that perfectly mixes classic functionality with contemporary mood, it would look like this. With a large walk-in shower, these calming spaces are light and airy. The optional stylish matt black tapware and shower fixture upgrades against dual-sized white tiling set the ideal modern tone. Bold, black window framing adds to the look, with large mirrored storage and more beneath the vanity. These may be some of the coolest bathrooms we’ve seen in a while.

The outdoor decks here are great for social gatherings, with space for dining, There’s even an outdoor kitchen complete with space on the timber bench for a bbq, which we’re sure will see plenty of weekend use. And what’s impressive is the attention to detail and materials here match the rest of the homes.

Externally that urban architectural approach serves up features like the greenway (Biofilta) garden beds, ready to flourish with fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables you can pick when you need. More and more of us are considering our carbon footprint. When you can do so whilst creating a communal space for all residents to enjoy, all the better.

There are plenty of reasons Ascot Vale is on the up. Just 5km from Melbourne CBD, this inner city suburb is home to a host of cool eateries, boutique bars and relaxing parks. The urban village around Union road is just around the corner for St Leonards Road, whilst handy transport to the city comes courtesy of walkable tram stops and train station.

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