For those finally starting to live the independent adult life, it is time to look for some apartments. In choosing one, we often think about three things: price, location and safety. However, there is one other factor that you must also consider when searching for the best luxury apartment, that is the apartment floor. Did you know choosing an apartment that is located on a ground floor or top floor can also contribute to the quality of life you will have in a particular part of the neighborhood?So, should you choose a ground floor apartment or a top floor one when finding luxury apartments Melbourne? Here are some things you need to consider:
- Money matters
In general, ground floor luxury apartments are relatively cheaper than top floor units. The price of the latter often skyrockets because you not only pay for space, you also pay for the view. If your luxury apartment is located in the heart of the city, the top floor view is surely an amazing sight to behold.
The downside of top floor apartments, is the higher price you’ll pay overall for utilities. During summer seasons, top floor apartments tend to get hotter, which means that you will keep the air conditioner on more. This leads to a higher electric bill. This would not be a problem with ground floor apartments since the cool air tends to stay below.
- Accessibility
Naturally, ground floor units are your best bet if you value accessibility. Garden or ground floor apartments are usually the first to be scooped up by senior citizens and people with disabilities. Speaking of accessibility, moving in is easier since you don’t have to go up and down flights of stairs with your furniture. If you prefer to live in an upper floor apartment, check the safety and accessibility of the stairs and elevators. Make sure to have the number of the building maintenance crew on your phone in case you get stuck in the elevator in the middle of the night.
- Safety
Each type of apartment has good and bad safety features. Ground floor units have an advantage when it comes to escaping during disasters such as fire and earthquakes. On the other hand, these apartments are often a favorite target of burglars because they are easier to access since the windows and doors are along the street. Top floor apartments may have fewer chances of a random break-in. However, it is still possible for your top floor apartment to be broken into because there are fewer people around. If you plan on moving into an upper unit, check for CCTVs.
- Noise
Because ground floor apartments are right next to busy streets, outdoor noise from the rush hour traffic, shuffling of feet, and the busyness of the whole neighborhood can keep you awake at night. These noises will not be a problem for top floor dwellers, but the trade-off is that the noise from the upper floors can wake you up.
When finding luxury apartments Melbourne, you must also consider the location of the unit in itself. After all, the noise, safety, and accessibility of your apartment can also affect how well you sleep at night. If you have the opportunity to choose between the two, choose the one that would give you the best quality of life you can afford.
This is a collaborative guest post, the ideas and views do not necessarily represent those of Mommy Ramblings.
I would say stay in the middle. The ground floors do not give much privacy, or at least I have that feeling of being watched lol. They also require more regular cleaning as you are exposed to dust and dirt a bit more than the rest. And top floors can have issues with heath and cold. You have a lovely article here, Carolyn. Thanks for sharing!
I love to stay on the top floors because of morning views and often enjoy my morning coffee on the terrace of my apartment I bought back in 2017. Sometimes it also provides me fresh air while I am doing yoga.