New Argyle SQ residences join Melbourne’s Little Italy precinct

Construction has started on the Argyle SQ one, two, and three-bedroom residences, where residents can enjoy an idyllic life living park side.

Designed by the multi-award-winning team at METIER3, these phenomenal new residences explore premium European designs in homage to the surrounding character of Melbourne’s iconic Little Italy. The project comprises apartments, townhouses, and penthouses with never to be repeated views.

The driving force of Melbourne’s international reputation 

Carlton is considered the springboard of Melbourne’s lifestyle excellence. After World War II, the local area evolved into Melbourne’s “Little Italy” with a cornucopia of authentic, family-run Italian cafés, restaurants, and grocers. This wholesome persona flourished and is one of the many reasons Carlton is as popular as it is today.

The promenade is renowned for its eateries and bars that include the famous Brunetti Classico, Tiamo, DOC Pizza, and King and Godfree. It is not unusual for Pidapipo Gelateria to attract lengthy queues stretching up the street and seeing a film at Cinema Nova over the road is a must for film buffs. You will also find the bustling Readings and Readings Kids bookstores here, as well as further retail and amenities throughout Lygon Court.

The area also brims with educational centres, including The University of Melbourne, Carlton Gardens Primary School, University High School, RMIT University, and Australian Catholic University.

The Melbourne Museum with the popular IMAX Melbourne cinema, the State Library of Victoria, Carlton Gardens, and the vibrant Queen Victoria Market are also nearby.

Framed by soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, the new residences at Argyle SQ capture ambient views out over a spectacular Melbourne tapestry. Many apartments enjoy dual aspects over the Melbourne CBD, Argyle Square, Lygon Street, and the Royal Exhibition Building. These views will never be built out due to the protected status of these metropolitan green spaces.

World-class urban amenities 

Argyle SQ’s location has set the standard high for amenity, convenience, and cultural prosperity. Attuned to this, METIER3 have integrated a suite of luxury, resort-style features onsite for Argyle SQ residents and their guests to enjoy.

Hotel-style convenience begins with the building’s onsite building manager, located in an office on the upper ground floor. These services are furthered by the WE Wumbo concierge platform, which streamlines and optimises personalised concierge services through a resident-facing app.

Onsite at Argyle SQ, you can enjoy a fabulous cinema, offices and meeting rooms, Electric Vehicle charging points throughout the residents’ car park, a refrigerated locker room, secure parcel storage compartments for deliveries, and a resort-style steam room and infrared sauna.

This captivating new address even has its own onsite residents’ dog washing area, with a raised dog step fit out and an easily accessible wash station.

A selection of retail tenancies will occupy the ground floor of Argyle SQ, contributing to Carlton’s thriving cultural fabric.

If you fancy some outdoor activities or a swim, the serene Carlton Gardens Tennis Club is a short walking distance, and the Melbourne City Baths and Fitzroy Pool are not far.

This is a truly iconic address, with an international walk score of 99 and a transit score of 100 for cyclists.

Frequent local trams and buses easily take you to the Melbourne CBD or suburbs.

The essence of European sophistication

From the moment you approach Argyle SQ, you are embraced by premium European design qualities. Crafted with timeless and enduring materials such as long European format bricks, the building’s facade echoes the structure of Carlton’s classic Victorian residences.

‘We’ve taken inspiration from Carlton’s rich architectural fabric to present a building of timeless character and unrivalled craftsmanship, designed to harmonise with the streetscape,’ shares Andrew Norbury, METIER3 CEO.

Entering Argyle SQ, you step through a series of grand arched doorways fashioned in texturally rich, Italian-style finishes. Once inside the building’s travertine stone lobby, you are welcomed by a vast library appointed to one side of the space, complete with wall-to-wall shelves and plush seating areas.

Your new Argyle SQ home boasts an outstanding kitchen. Natural stone finishes, Miele appliances, bespoke joinery, an integrated wine fridge, and a butler’s pantry feature here. Each residence is gas free and meets Argyle SQ’s 6.5 Star NatHERS energy rating.

With residences ranging from $535,000 to $11,500,000, this is an offer not to be passed up.

To enquire about Argyle SQ Carlton, click here.