2/85 Westbury Street, St Kilda East, Vic 3183

Evoking a surreal sense of sanctuary as it spills outdoors to one of St Kilda East’s largest, sun-dappled entertainers’ decks, this brilliantly renovated two bedroom, two bathroom Art Deco apartment is a truly rare inner-urban discovery. Peacefully set to the rear of the classical ‘The Birches’ collection of only eight boutique residences, this is a flawless example of an Art Deco renewal in a coveted position, between all the action of Carlisle Street and the soothing expanses of Alma Park.

A pair of kiosk-style hinged windows open up to create seamless, servery-style connection between a vogue, stone-topped kitchen and a sun-dappled deck that introduces a genuine point of differentiation to this superb apartment. Fitted with built-in bench seating, the dining area is backed by subway tiling that is themed to the kitchen and is semi-attached to an ambient lounge where an open fireplace enhances its ambiance.

Set under finely detailed ceilings that are complemented by picture rails and polished hardwood flooring, the home is rich in character with generous bedrooms – the main with built-in robes and a private ensuite while the second bedroom enjoys direct double-door access to the deck. Further highlights include the convenience of secure rear parking that can be directly accessed via the courtyard, as well as a subway-tiled central bathroom, a concealed laundry, intercom entry, ducted heating and air conditioning.

This is a terrific location for local cafes, bars and easy city access, while all the dining options, bars and vibrancy of Carlisle Street are comfortably walkable, plus you have multiple trams routes nearby, trains from Balaclava Railway Station and the open expanses of Alma Park just up the road.