201/6 Rochester St, Fitzroy is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 2020. The property has a land size of 633m2 and floor size of 44m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2022.
The Rochester is a sustainable boutique apartment development, a collaboration with award-winning architects Breathe Architecture. The Rochester boasts a NatHERS (Nationwide Housing Energy Rating Scheme) rating of 7 stars and is 100 percent fossil fuel free. Unique from other sustainable builds The Rochester comes with secure basement car parking for residents for ultimate convenience.
Rochester apartments feature double glazed windows, hydronic panel heaters to living areas and bedrooms, timber parquetry flooring, a generous bedroom with BIR, Bosch induction cooktop, and high exposed concrete ceilings with feature pipes. This particular apartment features include designer terrazzo splash back, stone benchtops, block out bedroom blind, generous storage throughout, bathroom with walk-in shower with overhead showerhead, brass tapware throughout, wooden vanity draws and mirrored wall storage. A European laundry features a laundry tub and convenient inbuilt storage.
The most impressive feature of this particular apartment is the family size chef's kitchen with ample cupboard space, extensive terrazzo splash back and stone bench tops, Bosch appliances, built in fridge, an expansive breakfast bar and an integrated dishwasher ideal for entertaining. Set on the south, quiet side of the building, this apartment is bathed in natural light and has the best district and city views. The courtyard sized balcony is large enough for a dining table and BBQ to enjoy the best of alfresco entertaining.
Sustainable housing with a NatHERS rating of 7 stars is not only great for the environment but also cost-of-living with long-term lower running costs than the average apartment. The Rochester features an embedded renewable energy network, rooftop solar panels, rainwater collection combined with owners corporation fees that cover individual apartment hot water usage and hydronic heating, individual apartment electricity bills are as low as $60 per month. Additional features include a secure storage cage next to the car park, and, bike storage on the ground level.
The tranquil entry features green garden beds and bespoke wood panelling which welcomes you home. Residents chat in the community Whatsapp group and are proactive on the wonderful and dedicated OC committee.
What truly makes it sustainable is the community's diverse mix of households including families and four-legged friends, a strong and supportive community has developed at Rochester in a very short time.
Located moments to Brunswick and Smith Streets in Johnston Street trendy precinct of homeware stores (as seen on The Block) and the best of "Broadsheet" cafes and restaurants. Brunswick Street and Smith Street are serviced by trams that run directly into the CBD less than 4km away. The Rochester is in the heart of Fitzroy walking distance to Fitzroy Gardens, Aldi and Coles and a lifestyle where you never need to eat at home. In addition, Fitzroy's vibrant nightlife is on your doorstep. The Rochester is truly sustainable living in ideal urban Fitzroy.
The size of Fitzroy is approximately 1.4 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 2.7% of total area. The population of Fitzroy in 2016 was 10445 people. By 2021 the population was 10431 showing a population decline of 0.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fitzroy is 30-39 years. Households in Fitzroy are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fitzroy work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 38.10% of the homes in Fitzroy were owner-occupied compared with 34.50% in 2016.
Fitzroy has 8,868 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fitzroy have seen a 10.96% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.22% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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