103/55 Nicholson St, Brunswick East is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 2019. The property has a land size of 1670m2 and floor size of 70m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2023.
This two bedroom and rare two bathroom apartment is situated in Nightingale Brunswick East, a sustainable boutique 38 apartment development by Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architecture with interiors by Breathe Architecture. Housed in one of the country's most ground-breaking developments, NGBE boasts a NatHERS (Nationwide Housing Energy Rating Scheme) rating of 7.5 stars, and is 100 percent fossil fuel-free, with rooftop solar panels powering common areas.
The apartment's eastern outlook encapsulates morning light essential for working from the home workshop set up on the oversized private terrace.
This apartment features high exposed concrete ceilings, two double bedrooms, the master bedroom with walk in robe and walk in robe study nook, rare ensuite with seamless shower and floor to ceiling tiling and north western private courtyard. Also recycled wooden flooring throughout, second bathroom with wooden vanity and hidden storage behind expansive glass mirrors, and a shower over a deep bath with bluestone tiled flooring.
Storage abounds with entry hall floor to ceiling entry cupboards and a four door pantry.
The expansive living room has floor to ceiling double glazed windows and a sliding door to a large undercover terrace.
The spacious kitchen boasts generous storage and bespoke wooden shelving perfect for the Master Chef! Including Fisher and Paykel dish drawers, induction cooktop, and electric oven. It is also family sized as you can cook while entertaining your guests in the expansive open plan living/dining room with space for the largest dining table.
Crossflow ventilation abounds creating a cooling breeze by opening the front door and balcony door.
The second bedroom also features a BIR and two windows with an eastern and terrace aspect.
Sustainable housing is great for the environment and also the hip pocket, with long term reduced energy costs with an embedded green electricity network and no gas bills.
The passive design does not require air-conditioning, reducing power bills, and the highly efficient heat pumps which power shared hydronic heating and hot water systems reduce heating bills. Moreover, heating and hot water bills are included in the body corporate fee. The individual apartment electricity bill is only approximately $70 per month.
Featuring a large storage cage, undercover car space for ultimate convenience, and secure bike storage for more than one bike to suit the avid bike rider.
The breathtaking community rooftop garden with 360 views provides a strong sense of community where residents meet to nurture the north facing community vegetable garden and harvest vegetables for their own use. The enormous communal laundry with Fisher and Paykel washing machines creates a friendly meeting place. The rooftop area includes a large community dining table, communal barbeque, and outdoor space which is rare and ideal for entertaining adults and children alike. In time, greenery will overtake Nightingale Brunswick East.
Located on the corner of Nicholson and Miller streets in Brunswick East, NGBE has direct access to the 96 tram line to the University and Medical Precinct, CBD and St Kilda, Langdon Reserve, Balfe park and is within walking distance to the Merri Creek trail, all just 5km from Melbourne's CBD.
With a cafe below, restaurants and shopping, and local schools moments away this apartment combines sustainable living with the ideal urban village.
The size of Brunswick East is approximately 2.2 square kilometres. It has 18 parks covering nearly 15.2% of total area. The population of Brunswick East in 2016 was 11504 people. By 2021 the population was 13279 showing a population growth of 15.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Brunswick East is 30-39 years. Households in Brunswick East are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Brunswick East work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 44.60% of the homes in Brunswick East were owner-occupied compared with 42.50% in 2016.
Brunswick East has 9,955 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Brunswick East have seen a 25.48% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 7.21% increase. As at 30 November 2025:
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