The Rathdowne Wins API Heritage Property Award
Hamton is proud to announce that The Rathdowne has been honoured with an Excellence in Property Award from the Australian Property Institute (API). The Rathdowne was named winner of the Heritage Property Award sponsored by DEXUS Property Group. The award was made in recognition of outstanding treatment of heritage issues in the context of a development project.
Construction Complete
Construction of The Rathdowne was completed in May and looks superb. Owners and tenants have moved into the 14 luxurious apartments and are already indulging in the Carlton lifestyle. The Rathdowne is wonderfully located directly across from the World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building and the Carlton gardens just on the edge of the city.
This development incorporated a refurbishment of an Edwardian heritage building and a striking modern addition exemplifying contemporary architecture. The Rathdowne represents innovative, sophisticated and modern design that typifies a successful marriage of old and new. From the outside, The Rathdowne’s timeless Edwardian façade has retained its period splendour, whilst now having been beautifully updated for modern living. A contemporary extension, designed by acclaimed architects SJB, sits fully integrated with the original building, and perfectly complements the 1907 structure.
Hamton purchased the building in 2005 and with it came a rich history. The site was originally the home of Sir Redmond Barry (1813 - 1880), the highly respected Supreme Court Judge and first Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. In 1907, the current building was constructed and was known as the John Robertson Nurses Home, which accommodated nurses for over fifty years. It then became St Nicholas’ Hospital (1963), which operated as a live-in facility for children. Over the years, the building has been proudly and meticulously preserved.
Hamton, along with Built (Project Builder) and our valued consultants, including SJB Architects, are proud to have transformed 125-139 Rathdowne Street into a place that people can once again reside and enjoy the charm of Carlton and its surrounds.
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