Park front living alongside Melbourne's new flagship Shangri-La: Sapphire By The Gardens

Sapphire By The Gardens residences are a rare park fronting offering, right alongside the sensational new flagship Shangri-La Hotel. 

This iconic new address is surrounded by the Melbourne CBD's historic east end, theatre precinct, and a bevy of luxury shopping options.

Directly fronting the UNESCO World Heritage listed Carlton Gardens, the brand new residences at Sapphire By The Gardens capture awe-inspiring views of the Gardens, Port Phillip Bay, and the city.

Two multi-award-winning design powerhouses are behind Sapphire by the Gardens – Cox Architecture and Fender Katsalidis Architects. This industry-leading team have meticulously designed Sapphire By The Gardens alongside Australia’s new flagship Shangri-La Hotel. The two buildings elegantly connect with a stunning glass oculus skybridge.

Premium amenities for a distinguished address

Onsite amenities and services at Sapphire By The Gardens are provided with a high-end approach in step with the building’s east-end location and what you'd expect from the prestigious Shangri-La name.

24-hour concierge services, a porte-cochere pick-up and drop-off point, an infinity-edge swimming pool with jaw-dropping views, a luxury sauna facility, and a gym are all integrated onsite at Sapphire. A cinema and private dining rooms with a chef’s kitchen, resident lounges, and a karaoke room also feature onsite for residents. 

The Sapphire Sky Club and 46 Club Lounge unfold across a full floor of the Sapphire building, abundant with residents’ amenities and set against awe-inspiring 360-degree views. This uncompromising luxury is consolidated next door, at the magnificent new Shangri-La which is home to a range of culinary and experiential wonders. 

‘Shangri-La have some of the highest hotel standards in the world. Their focus is very much on entertainment and food and beverage,’ observes Philip Rowe, Director at Cox Architecture.

Live the Melbourne dream

Over 95% of residences have already sold out at Sapphire By The Gardens, with move-in expected for October 2022. Sales have included a $14 million residence. The exceptionally luxurious super penthouse will soon be released onto the market, and is slated to be one of the most prized penthouses in Melbourne. 

Sapphire overlooks beautiful Carlton Gardens, Melbourne’s most distinguished city park that features the Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building – the first building in Australia to be awarded a UNESCO World Heritage listing. Parliament and Fitzroy Gardens are a short stroll away, with ambient water features and charming gazebos for you to explore.

‘The architecture of the building has been really derived from that idea of the botanic. Being adjacent to the world heritage gardens and the exhibition buildings was the perfect location,’ shares Mr Rowe.

The Sapphire address' area is known as the “Paris end” of the Melbourne CBD. Specialty macarons at La Belle Miette, Haighs Chocolates, haute couture fashion stores, and the charming Kino Cinema are all conveniently nearby on the famous east end of Collins Street. This coveted pocket of the CBD is also revered for its arts and cultural scene, with the historic Princess Theatre and Comedy Theatre located close by.

Sapphire By The Gardens also boasts highly valuable proximity to The University of Melbourne and RMIT University.

Design excellence and innovation

From the moment you lay eyes on Sapphire By The Gardens, design excellence and innovation are clear. You would expect nothing less from such a world-class collaboration between acclaimed Cox Architecture and Fender Katsalidis Architects.

A stunning skybridge fitted with glass oculus adjoins Sapphire By The Gardens to the new flagship Melbourne Shangri-La.

‘Inside the skybridge will be even more profound. Not only does it afford you views from a position where you feel like you’re floating – to stand at that height and be able to look under your feet to the ground will be a remarkable experience,’ says Karl Fender, Director at Fender Katsalidis.

Design excellence continues inside each new Sapphire apartment throughout generous open plan layouts. Full-height glazing captures spectacular Gardens, Port Phillip Bay, and city skyline views, making the very most of the building’s enviable park frontage. 

Timber floorboards, including in eye-catching Chevron patterning, and exquisite marble and stone materiality in kitchens and bathrooms maintain an unrivalled air of ultra-luxury throughout each new Sapphire By The Gardens residence.

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