Those looking for a spacious home within Ivanhoe’s village vibe will no doubt be drawn to the sophisticated residences of IVA.
A thoroughly boutique residential building consisting of just 35 apartments, IVA has been brought to life by Kincaid Projects. And the design and configuration of these residences should be particularly appealing to buyers with their eye on a carefully crafted home with plenty of living space.
IVA showcases a perfect mix of oversized one, two and three bedroom apartments in a range of layouts that truly offer a spacious home lifestyle. In fact, the average floor size is a generous 96 square metres. When you add to this the generous balconies and courtyards, the living options are impressive.
IVA’s residences are crafted with impressively high-end materials and finishes, including elegant marble benchtops, herringbone oak flooring and innovative Swiss V-ZUG appliances. Smart details include a butler’s pantry, wine fridge and a fireplace in the three bedroom residences.
Created by renowned Melbourne designer, Wendy Bergman, these exquisite interiors have been driven by Kincaid Projects’ signature approach to design and development. They feature soothing palates and embody the perfect marriage of the classic and the contemporary.
Also, key to this vision is the fact that the project has been designed by locals, for locals – Kincaid directors, Laurie Barresi and Kris Burt are both Ivanhoe residents who understand the landscape intimately.
Says Kincaid founder Kris Burt, “Unlike many other developers in the local market, we’re actually from Ivanhoe, so we understand why people choose to make it home. Our philosophy is that these residences should reflect what it means to be a true Ivanhoe local, someone who has been here all their life or is now returning to where they grew up or went to school. That sentiment, we believe, will also appeal to those new to Ivanhoe.”
Sitting comfortably within this leafy and established neighbourhood, IVA has been designed to ensure it fits in perfectly with the surrounding architectural aesthetic. Ivanhoe’s familiar streets are much loved and the thoughtful approach to the external facade means minimal disruption to the flow of the streetscape.
Says Kris, “Striking that fine balance between generous residences and appropriate scale is never easy, but with IVA it was crucial in respecting the streetscape. By receding the upper levels and using contrasting materials, the mass of the building is softened. The black-metal window hoods anchor the lower levels, giving them a scale and appearance more like that of a house than an apartment building.”
The perfect urban village right on the doorstep, Ivanhoe has an abundance of amenity and lifestyle options including transport, schools, shopping, entertainment, walking, cycling and nature reserves. Upper Heidelberg Road is a two-minute walk away, taking you to all the familiar businesses the local community loves.
One bedroom apartments start from $425,000, two bedrooms from $785,000 and three bedrooms from $889,000.
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