12A/635 St Kilda Road

Among the sculpted lines of a 'Marquise' building revered as one of the city's finest, this north facing, half-floor residence of 231 sqm, captures inspiring outlooks, offers an array of updates, and proves a sensational sky retreat with the best of Melbourne at its doorstep. With the broader building owing its enduring appeal to leading architects Carr, a first-class interior centres around the most remarkable of entertainer's suites well-served by a stone-top kitchen boasting an integrated double fridge/freezer and upscale Miele dishwasher, gas cooktop, and pyrolytic oven. Masses of floor-to-ceiling glass wrap around living, sitting, dining, and ventilated winter garden spaces to attract sun and frame unforgettable views, with everything from St Kilda Road's famous foliage to city skyscrapers and sunsets over Port Phillip Bay bringing joy and vitality to everyday life. Sunrises over the Dandenong Ranges are a delight to wake to in a magnificent main bedroom, accompanied by a walk-through robe and elegant ensuite with a twin-basin vanity. Excellent robe space, a luxe central bathroom with a spa bath, and sweeping vistas complement sizeable bedrooms two and three, while a long list of further highlights includes a study area, oak floors, heating and cooling with individual room controls, sheer curtains, a powder room, laundry, video intercom, pair of garage spaces, locked storage unit, concierge, and amenities such as a gymnasium, spa, sauna, and heated outdoor pool. With a car rarely a necessity, it's no more than a short stroll to Albert Park Lake's ovals, golf course, nature trail, and Grand Prix Circuit, Windsor and Prahran Stations, Arts Centre and CBD-bound trams, St Kilda's picturesque foreshore, and the retail, cuisine, and nightlife of two Melbourne icons in Chapel and Fitzroy Streets