501/608 Orrong Road, Armadale, Vic 3143

It is difficult to imagine a better place to take the plunge. This penthouse is pure big sky living, with panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline, including a rooftop pool that looks and feels magnificent. At the pinnacle of Armadale’s sleek new Monument building, this penthouse rests upon some very strong foundations – a sky-high, three-bedroom, four-bathroom complex over two levels, with internal elevator access, across approx. 390sqm internally.  

It sits directly across the road from the glorious grounds of Orrong Park, one of Stonnington’s favourites for dog walkers, tennis players, and anyone seeking some quality green time. This lends the most wonderful, borrowed landscape for Monument, uncluttering the view and ensuring it can never be built out. The penthouse has leveraged this perfectly, with three metre floor-to-ceiling windows to create an environment rich in space, light and everchanging drama – underpinned by the entrance foyer which features an impressive sculptural stair and sky dome. 

The main living lies on the lower level. Its expansive, open and punctuated with an ultra-modern kitchen, where every finish is of the highest standard, from the Calcatta marble, to the Gaggenau appliances and custom-made stone sink. Upstairs is a stylish retreat with a spacious lounge, and kitchenette, that can convert to a principal bedroom, opening to a private terrace with a pool and stunning city views. It includes an adjacent study and cellar space.

There’s also lift access direct to the basement, where a private garage with five car spaces is on offer. Though walking is a strong option here with Beatty Avenue, High Street and Hawksburn Village all the shortest of strolls. The very definition of the high life.