3F/68 Oxford Street, Collingwood, Vic 3066

Lavished with layers of innovative form and function across an expansive single-level, this inspired warehouse conversion presents a seductive lifestyle opportunity. A wall of tall windows, lofty 3.6-metre steel-trussed ceilings and polished hardwood floorboards frame the striking interior textures, features and spaces of this sensational apartment that’s been brilliantly brought to life by the renowned Rexroth Mannasmann Collective. Shortlisted for an Australian Institute of Architects’ interiors award, ‘Lamington Warehouse’ is an icon within an icon: a free-flowing procession of creative contemporary design that’s securely tucked away in the historic Foy & Gibson precinct. Central to the layout is an open and shut case of architectural brilliance, a Kinetic Wet Function Pod. This ingeniously engaging structure conceals a powder room, a laundry and a bathroom with an oversized shower plus a bathtub, while showcasing an entrance hallway with custom storage, a centrepiece kitchen with a stainless-steel stove and dual dishwasher, and a second bedroom with a fitted study area. A vast open-planned living and dining room capturing natural easterly light delivers outstanding comfort whether simply relaxing or entertaining guests, and leads to a completely separate main bedroom that includes loads of storage and built-in robes. Additional features include panel heating and split-system air-conditioning. An absolute revelation that resonates with a sumptuous aesthetic, this inner-Melbourne sanctuary like its celebrated namesake is an exceptional 105 sq. metre (approx.) slice of heaven for buyers wanting a taste of the extraordinary near Smith, Gertrude & Brunswick Streets’ endless range of cafes, restaurants, shops, wine bars and art galleries, trams to the city, the Peel Street Park and the Fitzroy and Carlton Gardens.