g05/385 Gore Street

For Sale via Expressions of Interest closing Friday 22nd May at 12:00pm From concept to completion and the beautifully-curated touches from its interior designer owner, this exquisite ground-floor apartment in the boutique luxury setting of central Fitzroy's Piccolo House presents a remarkable low-maintenance, indoor-outdoor opportunity of sublime single-level sophistication. An award-winning Piccolo, Woods Bagot and Hecker Guthrie collaboration has crafted something truly special with this elegant contemporary home confirmed by a feature spread in the inspirational and influential The Design Files showcasing its stylish aesthetics, stunning space and refined attention to detail. Introducing its exceptional emphasis on high-end quality is a luxurious gourmet kitchen where a suite of premium Gaggenau appliances including an induction cooktop, oven, dishwasher and integrated fridge and freezer are complemented by ample soft-close storage, natural stone finishes and a breakfast island bench. Warm solid oak flooring and expansive double-glazing highlight a large dining and living room with customised storage and space for a study, or the baby grand piano, that provides impeccable comfort filled with light and flows seamlessly out through wide sliding doors to an undercover balcony with an in-built BBQ for elevated alfresco entertaining. A bright east-facing bedroom is fitted with a wall of full-height built-in robes, while opposite for complete ensuite-style convenience is a chic dual-vanity bathroom with brushed nickel tapware and an oversized shower. Tucked away behind the kitchen is a handy wet area or butler's pantry with a European laundry and cupboard storage, while there's also climate-control ducted heating and cooling, along with video intercom security, a car space on title and a storage cage. Enhanced by Piccolo House's excellent residents' amenities including a concierge service, dining and reading rooms, a workshop, a hotel-style guest house and a secret garden designed by Acre landscape architecture, this breathtaking home is a holistic expression of city-edge perfection for a lifestyle of sheer brilliance. Desirably located for the utmost convenience in a historic, treelined Fitzroy pocket dotted with cafes and galleries near Smith, Johnston and Brunswick Streets' endless range of restaurants, wine bars, shops, supermarkets and trams, as well as the weekend market, Fitzroy Pool, Edinburgh Gardens, Carlton Gardens, freeway and the CBD.