Inspired by Northcote’s rich history, this collection of 34 one and two bedroom apartments is designed to be home for the considered, the creative, the inquisitive.

AT LIBERTINE LIFE FLOWS NATURALLY BECAUSE IT’S CRAFTED THAT WAY.

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A PROJECT WITH WARMTH AND VITALITY

As a child growing up in this area, I remember everyone had their small patch of backyard where they were growing something organic and there were little competitions going on between neighbours to grow the best tomatoes, the best cucumbers and the like. Walking the streets as a kid I also vividly recall there were a lot of interesting fences and hedges. At the time we knew who lived behind virtually every fence! It was simply the locational language we used.

Interestingly, that notion was the seed for the unique sense of identity and visual approach we wanted to create for this Libertine project. At first we wanted to break up the façade vertically to create a fence-like effect, but then we quickly progressed to warming this up with the use of timber screens and more horizontal, box shapes, reminiscent of the area’s small vegie boxes and gardens. The façade now reads as a streetscape of sorts through play of angles and curves to create texture.

Where we’ve got to is a point of using timber and natural elements at a human level, at a balustrade level, not mindlessly whacking it on a face that’s three levels up and contrived. This creates unique,

intimate spaces that go to the next level for apartment living. You’re in your own home, you then see that greenery in the outdoor elements of your residence, as well as seeded throughout the building, from its appealing entrance complete with internal light well and reflection pool, through to its inspired rooftop terrace complete with usable, communal spaces.

In many ways this project takes me back to my childhood. It has a sense of togetherness with an ability for individuality. It’s a project with warmth and vitality. The key characteristics of the neighbourhood that I know, past and present, are quite the same. There’s certainly been an upgrade of the housing stock, but residents here will come to appreciate all of the things that people in this area have known for years. You’re not on top of the city but you’re close enough to it. Libertine’s Victoria Rd address is similarly not on top of High St or Station St, but you’re certainly close enough to them, able to interact with them as you please, or enjoy a stunning home or the expanse and parklands nearby as alternatives. It doesn’t get much better so close to the city.

THE THING ABOUT NORTHCOTE

QUINTESSENTIAL NORTHSIDE

Northcote is Melbourne’s quintessential northside suburb. Only 7 kilometres from the CBD, it’s blessed with a rich history of industry and progress, enjoys unrivalled amenity and delivers a healthy dose of culture and personality to the city on a daily basis.

In Northcote your location is your opportunity. This is a melting pot for the senses where, day or night, there are things to do, people to see and great experiences to be had. Fortunately, Northcote is well serviced with a diverse network of buses, trains and trams, making getting around a breeze.

While certainly a thriving urban pocket, where Northcote really sets itself apart from other urban postcodes is with its access to outdoor and leisure opportunities. If you’re active you can make good use of the Northcote Aquatic Centre, Yarra Bend’s famous green spaces including Yarra Bend Golf Course and Driving Range, as well as the superb bike trails that allow access in and around the city.

Northcote Aquatic Centre

Yarra Bend Golf Course

Westgarth Cinema

S H O P O W N E R

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A MELTING POT OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE

Mitchell runs Harvest Wine & Liquor, an institution on High Street. He has a great range of small producer wines, lots of imports and craft beers. He highlighted to us his experience and observations, in particular that Northcote’s not too far from the city, people came here because it was affordable and it was in a good spot, but also even more than that, it had something a bit more to offer with a centralised community where people wanted to make it their local.

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IT’S THE GROUP OF CREATIVES THAT ARE HANGING OUT HERE

Neisha is a fashion designer who produces locally and works with a couple of makers around Northcote. She works extensively with sustainable fashion and using zero waste cutting techniques and principles. For Neisha, she appreciates the designer shops in the area supporting local artists, as well as the superb music in the area at the likes of the Northcote Social Club.

F A S H I O N D E S I G N E R

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Emily

When the Sydney Morning Herald went in search of Australia’s hippest hoods in late 2013 they targeted Northcote.

They also captured the history and essence of this special place:

Historically, Greek and and Italian immigrants made their way to Northcote along with their cafes, delis and artisan factories. Then came the artists and students – and Bohemia was born. Now kids who grew up here have come back with their families while a new generation of creatives has brought eclectic charm to this northern jewel, without it losing its roots.

To this day, it’s the people that make this place tick.

Emily works at The Guild, a shop selling hand made items made by Clay and Sunday Morning Design including jewellery, clothes, ceramics and bedwear.

She highlights the cafes, bands and nightlife of the area as standouts, appreciates that there’s a really good crowd in Northcote and describes her time in the area in one word – fun.

EVERYONE’S INTO UNIQUE STYLE

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THE THING ABOUT NORTHCOTE

THE FULL DINING EXPERIENCE

Northcote has some of the best dining options in Melbourne serving up everything from the full fine dining experience to well priced, produce driven offerings and everything in-between including daily staples of first rate coffee and brunch as well as critical late night favourites.

Dine in style at the likes of Estelle or Merricote where you can appreciate gastronomic alchemy, sophistication and luxury. Enjoy the likes of Pizza Meine Liebe, Otsumami Japanese, Sigiri Sri Lankan or the family-friendly Wesley Anne, an old church turned bar, restaurant and live music venue simply perfect for summer twilights. Perhaps catch a movie at the famous Westgarth Cinema, followed by drinks at Kelvin, one of the coolest bars Melbourne has to offer.

If it’s great coffee and brunch you’re after you simply can’t go past the likes of Barry in Northcote, Penny Farthing Espresso on Rucker’s Hill, or Palomino on High Street, while Red Door Corner Store delivers baked delights the likes of which Melburnians traverse town for.

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Otsumami

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Loren

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Loren runs one of the area’s trendiest cafes – Barry on High Street. It’s the comforting & cosy little vibe that strikes her about the suburb.

“You feel a real sense of community in the area. A lot of the customers know each other. It has a real village type atmosphere. There’s a cinema, great little bars, the organic store, some great little things opening and happening.”

A COMFORTING & COSY LITTLE VIBE

Travis runs Brown & Bunting bookstore. While he opened the store over five years ago, he’s always liked the area, having lived here before opening the shop. In addition to the good food, relaxed vibe and families he highlights as being reflective of the area Travis notes that in Northcote people are very conscious that you’re here and you’re making an effort and they like to support that. “If you look along the street you’ll see that there are a lot of small businesses that are owned by local people who are attempting to add culture and colour and something honest and straight to the landscape.”

A LOT OF FAMILIES & GOOD FOOD

Emily has been running Palomino’s café & restaurant in Northcote for over four years. In that time she’s developed a loyal customer base and loves that every day is totally different. She tries to support all local businesses, with an ethos of “support the little people and they will support you”. She particularly appreciates the community feel and the arts culture that is synonymous with the area.

EVERY DAY IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT

Jacinta loves the feeling of family and connections in Northcote. She lives and works in the area and can’t really imagine moving.

Green Horse, where she works, originally opened as a pop-up store based around a sustainable theme and selling environmentally friendly, socially conscious and organic items. After two summer pop-ups, it turned into a permanent store.

“It’s interesting to see how many customers were excited to see us stay and turn into a permanent shop. It was like a celebration with certain customers turning up with gifts, excited that we were staying.”

A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

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THE THING ABOUT NORTHCOTE

DYNAMIC AND CREATIVE

High Street is one of Melbourne’s most dynamic and creative locations, with a 150 year history. Immerse yourself in Northcote’s famed creative culture, complete with Melbourne-based designers, locally made fashions, unique gift shops, homewares, retro boutiques and book stores to get lost in. An interesting, eclectic and evolving mix of shops is guaranteed to inspire and delight. From boutique to antique, here you’ll find a myriad of authentic shops and retailers who are passionate about their craft, their neighbourhood, their values and their offering.

If it’s the daily conveniences you’re after, or all in one domestic shopping that you require, Northcote Plaza Shopping Centre has everything covered with Kmart, two Coles Supermarkets and over 60 specialist retailers.

For those looking for some relaxing outdoor opportunities the Fairfield Boathouse and Tea Garden is a Melbourne icon, as well as the nearby Abbotsford Convent and Collingwood Children’s Farm, where organic farmer’s markets are held monthly and always well attended. Then there’s the ever popular CERES Environmental Park, where there’s a thriving nursery, market and café supporting sustainable ways of living.

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BARRY

85 High Street, Northcote barrycoffeeandfood.com

PENNY FARTHING

206 High Street. Northcote pennyfarthingespresso.com

THE HERBERT CAFE

41 Arthurton Road, Northcotetheherbert.com.au

Cafes

GREEN HORSE

255 High Street, Northcote greenhorse.com.au

LUPA

55 High Street, Northcote lupa.com.au

CERES

Corner of Roberts Street and Stewart Street, Brunswick East ceres.org.au

TERRA MADRE

103 High Street, Northcote home.terramadre.com.au

FRIENDSHIP TREE

234 High Street, Northcote thefriendshiptree.com.au

Shopping BROWN & BUNTING

237 High Street, Northcote brownandbunting.com.au

THE GUILD

269 High Street, Northcote theguildstore.tumblr.com

HARVEST

207 High Street, Northcote harvestwine.com.au

PIZZA MEINE LIEBE

231 High Street, Northcote pizzarocks.com.au

NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB

207 High Street, Northcote northcotesocialclub.com

Dining & entertainmentMERRICOTE

81 High Street, Northcote merricote.com.au

SHOKUIKU

120 High Street, Northcote shokuikuaustralia.com

OTSUMAMI

257 High Street, Northcote otsumami.com.au

NORTHCOTE AQUATIC CENTRE

180 Victoria Road, Northcote northcote.ymca.org.au

PALACE WESTGARTH

89 High Street, Northcote palacecinemas.com.au

THE THING ABOUT NORTHCOTE

WESTGARTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

311-351 Clarke Street, Northcote wgps.vic.edu.au

39 James Street, Northcote sjnorthcote.catholic.edu.au

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ANNIE DENNIS CHILDREN’S CENTRE

2 Oldis Avenue, Northcote anniedennis.org.au

311 Clarke Street, Northcote wgkg.vic.edu.au

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PALOMINO

236 High Street, Northcote palominocafe.com

ESTELLE

243 High Street, Northcote estellebarkitchen.com.au

PERFECTLY POSITIONED

These are exceptionally organic and stylish apartments delivered to a vibrant, dynamic and much loved neighbourhood, located about 7 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD.

Throughout your home, no detail has been overlooked. Quality fittings add to your comfort and instil a sense of calm and relaxation, while easy-care materials make your home remarkably simple to maintain. These homes are also well considered throughout, with gated car parking and swipe card access adding security and peace of mind to a compelling lifestyle proposition.

A WARM WELCOME HOME

A serene entry featuring natural timbers, a reflection pool and an impressive flow of natural light from the floor to ceiling light well set the tone for life at Libertine. You’ll arrive home to your sanctuary knowing that all the little details have been carefully considered.

DESIGNED TO INSPIRE

Libertine’s designer living spaces feature superior specifications, diverse, natural materiality, tongue and groove engineered timber floorboards and intelligent indoor/outdoor orientation. You’re encouraged to spread out in style, make yourself at home and embrace your haven in the heart of a bustling locale.

At Libertine the design started with the end in mind and with the gourmet in all of us, always firmly under consideration. Kitchens are generously proportioned and appointed with expansive stone benchtops, ceramic tile spashbacks, the latest tapware and European designed stainless steel appliances.

YOUR ROOFTOP RETREAT

A well appointed and relaxing rooftop garden is the crescendo that completes Libertine’s outstanding offering. This communal space has been designed to allow relaxation and interaction in keeping with the pedigree of the area. In this elegant urban oasis you can take a moment for yourself to appreciate a good book, catch up with friends and family away from it all, or simply stretch out and take in the warmth on a perfect Melbourne twilight evening. Here you’ll appreciate the foresight and planning that delivers you the elegance and sophistication to transcend traditional apartment living. You’ll also appreciate just how far you’ve come.

The information in this brochure has been prepared by KM Sales & Marketing for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. You must not rely on the information in the brochure as an alternative to professional advice from an appropriately qualified professional. If you have any specific questions about any legal, financial or taxation matter you should consult an appropriately qualified professional.

THE TEAM

MAP Architecture has been producing exciting, innovative and cutting edge architecture across Melbourne for over two decades. They provide a complete service which integrates and coordinates the design, documentation and construction process.

MAP Architecture’s commitment to design integrity fosters a collaborative environment which serves to stimulate and develop new ideas. Their expertise ranges from Town Planning, through Interior Design, Contract Documentation and Contract Administration.

Amanda Lynn Interior Design combines specialist colour skills and commercial design applications to elevate residential and commercial projects.

In a collaborative environment, Amanda creates spaces that are nurturing, energising and timeless. Her preferred use of natural and honest materials, together with elements of surprise and personality, combine to create enduring, distinctive interiors.

KM Develop creates inspired spaces that embrace and enhance urban living. With over 30 years’ experience developing residential projects around Australia we have developed rigorous processes, market knowledge and detailed property expertise that allow us to deliver consistently high quality projects.

Our projects are developed through careful consideration of property, architectural and design fundamentals. Generous spaces, intelligent design and a commitment to quality are the basis of all of our projects which allow us to seamlessly integrate community and environment. Through doing this we can maximise the liveability and longevity of each tailored property development.

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