Nestled among lush parklands on the banks of Ascot Waters, Blackburne's latest property development is seeking to challenge perceptions of what it means to live in an apartment.
Many Australians have always aspired to own a home in the burbs, complete with pool, backyard and a verandah out the front. But you don't need to have a big home, garden and outdoor entertaining area to live in comfort in the inner city.
Australia's love affair with a home among the gumtrees and a verandah out the front on a quarter acre block is forcing many into hour-long commutes at the expense of quality time with the