7b/171 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Vic 3182

Be captivated by this entirely re-imagined sub-penthouse within the 19th century art-deco St Kilda landmark 'The Ritz'. A project by award-winning architect Fiona Winzar (designed as her residence), the home masterfully blends contemporary with period architecture in clear equilibrium. The scale of the 160sqm (approx) interior, allows two genuine living areas forming separate wings, complemented by two balconies, including an internal terrace.
 
Open-plan and flowing design between living, dining, sitting and kitchen areas, the floor plan has been expanded to emphasise space, with architectural ceilings, gallery walls, Canadian maple flooring, and custom-made timber screens that reflect the building's originality. Of the two wings, one has two robed bedrooms (the larger bedroom is also ideal as a home office), a sitting room and a marble bathroom, while the other wing contains the indulgent main suite. Natural light frames the main suite through bay windows, floor-to-ceiling robes and a private ensuite draped in marble. The result is a retreat from the everyday, in a perfectly balanced home. 
 
Smeg appliances, stainless steel benchtops, and a wealth of storage, including the central island, ensure entertaining is effortless, whilst features include a European laundry, designer lighting from Monde Luce, in-build Vintec 240-bottle wine fridge, intercom access, hydronic heating, 5kw reverse-cycle cooling, secure convenient parking for one and an enormous shared rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Port Phillip bay, Albert Park Lake and the Grand Prix and the city skyline. Set within one of St Kilda's landmark buildings, this prized address places you moments from Albert Park Lake's parklands, Fitzroy Street's vibrant dining and nightlife, and just a short stroll to the foreshore.