Docklands first hotel branded penthouse seeks to break $20 million
Melbourne’s first hotel-branded penthouse has hit the market, with Docklands luxury tipped to test the city’s $20 million ceiling.
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International hotel brand 1 Hotels has recently opened the doors to its debut Australian property in Melbourne’s Docklands.
The hotel forms part of Riverlee’s broader Seafarers development, which integrates the grandeur of the site, the former Goods Shed No. 5, meticulously reconstructed and restored piece by piece by the developer.
Designed by Fender Katsalidis in collaboration with CARR, Seafarers pays homage to the site’s wharfing history through the use of recycled timbers, steel beams and concrete, softened by expansive ceiling gardens.
Now, the first hotel-branded penthouse within the development has been listed for sale, and it is shaping up to become one of the few residences in Melbourne to push beyond the $20 million mark.
The penthouse commands expansive views across the city skyline and Port Phillip Bay, outlooks that can never be built out thanks to its prime, direct waterfront position.
A private lift opens into an exclusive lobby, leading to a gallery-style hallway that runs the full length of the expansive 715 sqm residence. Upon arrival, an ornamental conservatory sets the tone, anchored by a towering tree that rises toward a skylight, flooding the space with natural light.
The eastern wing of the penthouse houses a dedicated entertainment room with its own bar, a home office with integrated desk space, and four bedrooms.
The master suite is wrapped in glass and features two walk-in wardrobes, both naturally lit by skylights, along with an ensuite complete with a freestanding bath.
A formal dining area and wine cellar sit between the private quarters and the western edge of the home, where the main living spaces are positioned to capture uninterrupted views of the bay and city.
The kitchen is appointed with a fully equipped scullery, Gaggenau appliances, and a marble island bench.
Additional spaces include a cocktail lounge with a fireplace behind black-framed glass doors, as well as another living and dining area. All of these zones open onto a full-width terrace featuring an outdoor kitchen with integrated stone island, an alfresco dining area, and an outdoor lounge.
The penthouse also includes secure parking for four vehicles.
Forbes Global Properties Australia agents Nick Peters and Tracy Tian Belcher are guiding the property at $19.5 million to $21 million.
While a sale at this level would place it among Melbourne’s most expensive apartments, it would still fall short of the city’s record. That benchmark was set in 2023 when billionaire Adrian Portelli, known for his high-profile purchases and giveaways on The Block, paid $39 million for a 1,200 sqm penthouse on the 57th floor of Sapphire by the Gardens in the CBD.
Designed by Fender Katsalidis and CARR, Seafarers pays homage to the wharfing history of the land with its recycled timbers, steel beams and concrete softened by ceiling gardens.
Founder and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht was the driving force behind some of world’s most esteemed hotel marques, including St. Regis and W Hotels.
Passionate about sustainability and conservation, he believes the people who travel the world care about it deeply, and through 1 Hotels, set out to establish a mission-driven luxury hotel brand that would raise awareness, spark conversations and inspire change that benefits the planet.
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The new Brooklyn Tower, a mix of luxury condos and rentals, rises from the historic Dime Savings Bank building.
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Listing of the Day
Location: Downtown Brooklyn, New York
Price: $16.75 million
Boasting 360-degree panoramic views across New York City, this new 92nd-floor penthouse is the highest residence in Brooklyn.
The full-floor apartment stands atop the new Brooklyn Tower, which encompasses 143 condos and 398 rentals in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, said Katie Sachsenmaier, senior sales director, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group.
The condos begin on the 53rd floor, and the penthouses begin on the 88th floor. This one, Penthouse 92, is the only full-floor penthouse.
“The building is coming into its own now,” she said. “It feels very busy when you step into the lobby.”
Developed by Silverstein Properties, the building at 85 Fleet Street rises from the historic Dime Savings Bank building, according to a news release.
It was designed by SHoP Architects with interiors curated by Gachot Studios, and it is the borough’s only super tall skyscraper.
Penthouse 92 features custom interiors by Brooklyn-based Susan Clark of design firm Radnor, Sachsenmaier said. “Her selections have made it really beautiful. It feels very warm and inviting.”
Architectural details include 12-foot ceilings, European white oak floors in a custom honey stain, mahogany millwork, bronze detailing and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The eat-in kitchen features Absolute Black stone countertops, an island with seating, oil-rubbed bronze Waterworks fixtures and integrated Miele appliances, according to the listing.
The primary en suite bathroom showcases large-format Honed Breccia Capraia marble. There is also a separate laundry room as well as a wet bar and a butler’s pantry.
The views are spectacular, Sachsenmaier said. “If you’re standing in the living room, you take in the Statue of Liberty and all the way up through Midtown. On a clear day, you can see the planes take off at LaGuardia (Airport).”
Photo: Sean Hemmerle
Moving around the apartment, you see south over the harbor and then north and east over the whole city, she said.
From the front door, “you’re immediately greeted with the expansive living room and the view,” she said. “It’s really the first thing you see.”
The primary suite features a dressing room, multiple walk-in closets, two bathrooms (one with a cedar sauna) and southwest-facing windows, Sachsenmaier said. “You get those really beautiful harbour views.
The amenities will be ready by the end of summer, she said. A Life Time club will occupy the entire sixth and seventh floors, and an outdoor pool deck wraps around the dome of the bank building.
Stats
The 5,891-square-foot home has four bedrooms, five full bathrooms and one partial bathroom.
Amenities
Residents will have access to over 100,000 square feet of exclusive indoor and outdoor leisure spaces.
Fitness company Life Time will manage an array of amenities that include a 75-foot indoor lap pool, outdoor pools, a poolside lounge and atrium, a billiards room, a library lounge, a conference room, a theatre with a wet bar, a children’s playground and playroom and limited off-site parking.
The Sky Park offers an open-air loggia with a basketball court, foosball, a playground and a dog run.
Photo: Gabriel Saunders
Neighbourhood Notes
Downtown Brooklyn is at the centre of a number of neighbourhoods, including Fort Greene, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights. The tower has access to 13 subway lines, 11 commuter trains, the city’s ferry network and 22 Citi Bike stations.
“You can walk to Fort Greene Park in less than 10 minutes,” and Dekalb Market Hall, which has a Trader Joe’s, a Target and a food hall, is “right next door,” Sachsenmaier said.
Agent: Katie Sachsenmaier, senior sales director, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group
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