1/25 Acland Street

Occupying the ground floor of the magnificently restored 19th-century Italianate Victorian mansion, Hillcrest, this one-bedroom garden residence is one of only four private apartments within this exquisite boutique conversion, commanding 85 sqm (approx.) of interior space that alludes to something genuinely extraordinary. Four-metre ceilings accentuate the grand period detail, soaring above the open-plan living and dining room as it reaches toward the established plane-tree-lined boulevard through a magnificent bay window. A gas fireplace set within the original mantle and two chandeliers overhead carry the same glamorous aesthetic to the gourmet kitchen, appointed with Miele appliances and a mirrored splashback with rear access opening to a decked courtyard. A wide arched hallway introduces the beautifully renovated bathroom with both shower and bath, then the generous main bedroom with built-in robes and underfloor heating that extends throughout the entire home. A concealed European laundry and secure entry, complete a thoughtful, meticulous fitout that prioritises carefree luxury, with secure off-street parking for one via gated ROW. Owning an exclusive position within steps of the foreshore on one of St Kilda's most historically significant streets, the location draws from every direction, with Acland, Fitzroy and Carlisle Street's dining and bars, the Esplanade Hotel, St Kilda Sea Baths, Albert Park Lake reserve, and multiple tram routes, including the iconic 96 light rail, all within immediate reach.