High above Melbourne, the recently crowned world's most livable city, a rare, full-floor penthouse apartment has gone on sale.

At 84 floors up, in the city's landmark Eureka Tower, the apartment boasts sweeping views of the city and surroundings, with floor-to-ceiling windows in almost every room.

Its selling agent, Sean Cussell of Marshall White, expects it to attract a premium price, 'probably in excess of A$14 million.'

The sellers are a private company whose principals include Tab and Eva Fried, two of the developers of the tower, which opened in 2006, and who live in a full-floor apartment below.

The 84th floor had been left a shell until about two years ago, with the apartment completed about two months ago. 'No expense has been spared,' Mr. Cussell said.

Melbourne interiordesigner Margie Bromilow designed the apartment, saying its generous spaces were used to benefit the views.

The tower, at 300 meters, is one of the tallest apartment buildings in the world and is Australia's second-highest building, behind Queensland state's Q1, also an apartment tower. It's located on the southern bank of the Yarra River, which meanders through the city and is a favorite for rowers and tourist cruises, and across from the central business district.

Last month, Melbourne topped a list of the world's best cities in which to live, ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Mr. and Mrs. Fried's son David, speaking on their behalf, said his parents enjoy living in the Eureka Tower because of its location, amenities and 360-degree views of the city. They cite the apartment's height, privacy and finishes as its best features, he said.

Other tower residents include Australian film director Fred Schepisi, who directed the U.S. romanticcomedy 'Roxanne' and made-for-TV 'Empire Falls,' as well as Daniel Grollo, chief executive of Grocon.

The apartment has four bedrooms, while the main bedroom 'retreat' also features his and hers walk-in dressing rooms. Flat-screen televisions are fitted throughout the apartment, which locks itself at night.

The building features a 24-hour concierge service, 25-meter pool, gym and residents' cinema, and the apartment comes with six parking spaces.

Mr. Cussell said it had attracted interest from Asia and would most likely be sold to someone from overseas. It is for sale by expressions of interest, which close Oct. 5.

Gavin Lower

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