10/449-453 St Kilda Road, MelbourneVIC

Floating above beautifully maintained gardens, this streamline moderne 2 bedroom + study 1st floor security apartment is exquisite elegance on the edge of Fawkner Park. In 'Kia-Ora,' a building designed by Lewis Levy for the staff of the Kia-Ora cordial company in the mid 1930s, this impeccable apartment retains its high ceilings, deep sills, classic fireplace and glorious garden views. Peaceful and private, this engaging treasure enjoys a lovely entry foyer, double doors to a gracious sun filled lounge with open fireplace, curved balcony and built in buffet that matches the feature doors; a beautiful dining room, timeless stone kitchen (stainless steel stove and Miele dishwasher), 2 big bedrooms (custom built in robes) with one enjoying a fitted study (bow window) looking out to St Kilda Road, and a modern bathroom with European laundry facilities and a separate toilet. With secure exclusive resident access to Fawkner Park, this solid brick abode is appointed with electric hydronic heating panels, security intercom, fabulous storage, some double glazing and secure parking. In one of Melbourne's finest tree lined boulevards, surrounded by cafes, trams and fine dining, catch a tram to the CBD to work, concerts, sports events, galleries and the theatre, minutes to Toorak Road boutiques, Prahran Market and Chapel Street.