504/27 Oxford Street, Collingwood, Vic 3066

Sweeping views over Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks from the Royal Exhibition Building to the city skyline form a spectacular backdrop to this stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment that delivers luxury low-maintenance living in the exclusive and tightly-held XO building from award-winning Stoll Long Architects. Located at the quiet East Melbourne end of the street and elevated on the fifth-floor, step through a custom oak door entry into a realm of contemporary refinement that showcases a seamless fusion of designer brilliance and urban sophistication over an extensive single-level setting bathing in natural light. An outstanding kitchen is a masterclass in style and functionality with premium Miele appliances, integrated fridge/freezer and waterfall stone-topped bench, extending on beautiful oak flooring from superb dining and living spaces to a large undercover balcony. Complete with a retractable awning and heat strips, it’s designed with a focus on alfresco entertaining and offers amazing views and sensational sunsets. The main bedroom is a sanctuary of serenity featuring extensive built-in robes and private access to the terrace as well as a brilliant dual-vanity ensuite, while a second bedroom is equally generous in size and includes a city vista and 2-way shared entry to the luxe main bathroom with stylish tapware and a frameless-glass shower. Also offering a European laundry, ample storage, ducted heating/cooling, double-glazed windows/doors and video intercom, this sublime modern apartment incorporates on-title a secure upper-level basement car parking space and a roller door storage unit. Perfectly positioned in a vibrant lifestyle precinct with effortless access to Gertrude and Smith Streets’ famed eateries, bars, shops and galleries, local parks and the Fitzroy Gardens, MCG, trams, East Melbourne hospitals and the endlessly exciting CBD.