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This three bedroom, two-bathroom residence located in the luxurious Balencea apartments on St Kilda Road is all about: position and prestige. Upon entering, you’re instantly drawn to the sprawling views across Albert Park Lake and Port Phillip Bay. But it’s the spacious living and dining area that is the real heart of the home. With floor-to-ceiling windows, it’s flooded with natural light. The kitchen is generous and features integrated SMEG appliances, a large marble bench top, and a wine fridge. The master bedroom has sweeping, north-facing views across the CBD, and features a walk-in-robe and ensuite, with double vanity, smoked glass shower and free-standing bath. Across the hallway are a further two bedrooms, study, and main bathroom, all with wrap-around views. An architectural statement designed by Wood Marsh Architecture, the Balencea complex is a cut above the St Kilda Road rest. With only 84 apartments across the complex, it comes with all the amenities you would expect from such a building: 24-hour concierge, gym, heated lap pool, spa and sauna.

SEALS THE DEAL:

It’s all about the location and picturesque views. With the CBD to the north and Albert Park Lake directly in front, it’s the ideal home in the sky.

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150 Clarendon is renowned as one of the best buildings in Australia and this home encompassing more than 1,400 square metres of space, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Positioned overlooking the stunning Fitzroy Gardens and with uninterrupted views, it has to be seen to be believed. With three-metre ceilings throughout the entire residence, this property retains a homely feel despite its enormous proportions. It has an open-plan kitchen and living area, complete with a large marble island bench, Miele appliances, triple oven and a walk-in butler’s pantry. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the entire property, which allow for natural light and sunsets to billow through. The living areas open up for seamless inside-outside entertaining and living. The master bedroom is a hidden retreat with north and east-facing views to maximise sunrise and morning light. In addition, there’s a huge walk-in wardrobe and decadent ensuite with spa. With a private west-facing office, study, a further three bedrooms with ensuites, private cinema, bar, and meditation room, no finish or detail has been missed. 150 Clarendon is a statement building. And the amenities reflect this: 24-hour concierge, private wine cellar, boardroom, 25-metre lap pool and fully equipped gym, sauna and spa. These are the final touches on this rare purchase.

SEALS THE DEAL:

No matter where you are in the residence, you are instantly drawn to the views. With its uninterrupted outlook over the CBD, this is, without doubt, the best apartment in Melbourne, if not the country.Offered for sale in conjunction with: Benson Zhou, Transaction Advisor from Savills Australia M: 0458 488 888 E: bzhou@savills.com.au

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This Georgian-inspired contemporary home is situated in the leafy suburb of Balwyn and has been built to perfection. Set across three levels, it sits on 383 sqm of land, comprising of 418 sqm of luxurious liveable space. When you get upstairs you’re instantly greeted with space; open-plan living, kitchen, and dining. The kitchen has an abundance of space and features premium Caesarstone benchtops, Miele appliances, and a full butler’s pantry. It’s entertaining in the highest order. The dining room flows onto the terrace with an outdoor kitchen and BBQ with views across the Dandenong Ranges. The internal elevator takes you downstairs to the entry level, where you’ll find a glass window that reveals a special three-car, lock-up garage. There’s also an open study, storage, powder room and the palatial master retreat. And it has it all: an en suite with free-standing bath, double vanity, feature lighting, walk-in-robe, and its own private terrace, perfect for enjoying your morning brew. There are a further three large bedrooms and second living space that has its own large outdoor entertaining area, ideal as a guest or teenagers’ retreat.

SEALS THE DEAL:

Warmth and tone. It’s something that’s hard to find in this current market and there’s no denying this home has exactly that.

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This Edwardian home was built in 1910. It has classic period features including 3.5-metre high ceilings, leadlight windows, ornate cornices and polished Baltic pine floorboards. Off the entry hallway are three generous sized bedrooms, all with plenty of natural light. The large living room has a gas-log fire, perfect for those chilly Melbourne nights. Plus, this home is double-brick and fully insulated with central heating. Towards the end of the house you’ll find the newly renovated main bathroom, additional storage and the kitchen, which features stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances. The dining area flows into the outdoor terrace, where you can soak up the morning sun. While this residence feels secure and private, you’re just a few minutes’ walk from the local shopping precinct, Glenferrie Road, and some of Melbourne’s most prestigious schools including MLC, Scotch and Xavier College.

SEALS THE DEAL:

It’s all about Edwardian charm in a AAA location. With a flowing floor plan and plenty of period features, this one won’t last long.

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The classic Edwardian dream. This home has immediate presence from the street. Hit instantly with all the features of a classic Edwardian: the white picket fence, weatherboards with leadlight window detailing, and the manicured box hedge garden. Off the entry hall are three bedrooms, the first of which features an open fireplace and can double as a home office or second living room. Second down is the second bedroom, which is fitted with a walk-in-robe and newly renovated ensuite. Then comes the master bedroom, followed by a hidden laundry and the main bathroom, complete with terrazzo tiles, brass tapware and a skylight over the bath adding an abundance of natural light. As you move into the rear, you’ll find the heart of the home. Ideal for entertaining, the kitchen has been carefully considered, featuring Bardiglio marble bench tops, brass tapware, an induction cooktop, and soft-close cabinets. With a five-metre high peak ceiling, this area warms with natural light. The double-glazed, sliding stacker doors open up to a paved courtyard that’s lined with greenery and also doubles as a car spot with a lock-up roller door. Additional features include engineered French oak floorboards, ducted heating and cooling, attic storage, and skylights.

SEALS THE DEAL:

From the front fence to the back patio, every element has been carefully considered and executed. With its flowing floorplan and open entertaining areas, this is an ideal family home whether you have kids or are planning.

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Townhouse Four. The last to be released in this exclusive development. On the ground floor, you’ll find the master bedroom with its own private ensuite and courtyard. With an abundance of natural light flowing in, there’s also a second living zone and the eye-catching smoked glass double lock-up garage. On level one you’re met with an open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas. With east facing floor-to-ceiling windows, it’s all about sunny mornings and picturesque tree vistas. It’s well thought out, ideal for entertaining with oversized island bench, fully integrated Gaggenau appliances, and a double oven, and fridge. Glass bi-fold doors open up creating a seamless inside outside area, that’s surprisingly spacious. Make your way up to level two via the internal glass elevator or staircase where you’ll find the luxurious master retreat complete with double walk-in robe and ensuite featuring double vanity and bath. There’s also a third bedroom with ensuite and generous built-in storage.

SEALS THE DEAL:

It just makes sense. It’s quality design, lock up and leave with zero maintenance, but yet with such good accommodation. It’s the last one in this development - read: it won’t last long.