Welcome to Gold Tower at Aqui, where this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment sits high above Docklands with the harbour below, Port Phillip Bay in the distance and a wraparound balcony that is going to make your morning coffee considerably harder to leave behind.

The open-plan living and dining area is big, bright and flooded with natural light through floor-to-ceiling glass. Timber floors keep things sharp, while the views do most of the decorating for you. Open the doors and the living space spills onto an impressive wraparound balcony made for sunset drinks, lazy Sundays, dinner with friends or simply standing there for five minutes wondering why you didn’t move here sooner.

The kitchen is equally serious about looking good. Stone bench tops, quality cabinetry and premium stainless steel Miele appliances mean you’re properly equipped whether you’re cooking dinner from scratch or just plating up takeaway and pretending you did.

Both bedrooms come with built-in robes and plenty of space to actually live in. The master gets the upgrade with its own ensuite and direct balcony access, so waking up to the Docklands skyline can become your new normal. There’s also a stylish central bathroom, European laundry and reverse-cycle heating and cooling to keep life comfortable year-round.

And then Gold Tower decides to show off. Residents have access to a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, fully equipped gym, library, private meeting rooms and a rooftop garden. It’s less apartment building, more private club that happens to have your bed upstairs.

If you can convince yourself to leave the building, The District Docklands is directly opposite with shopping, restaurants, cafés and entertainment waiting for you. Waterfront dining, Ron Barassi Snr Park, IGA X-Press and tram connections are all close by, so the car can happily sit in its secure space while you get around the city.

Speaking of which, yes, you get the secure car space. You also get a storage cage. Because spectacular views are great, but having somewhere to put the vacuum cleaner matters too.

*Property is leased unfurnished