10/34 Horne Street, Elsternwick, VIC

Top of the block. Top of the list. One of only ten homes in a boutique block, this top-floor apartment is the kind of find that rarely returns. A secure intercom entrance, shared by just two residences, sets the tone: private, peaceful and entirely your own. Step inside and the north-facing aspect does the rest. Sunlight pours through from first coffee to last light, flooding an L-shaped living and dining area with air conditioning and a balcony made for long, lazy evenings. Next door, a separate entertainer's kitchen with casual meals area keeps the party moving, whatever the season. Three exceptional bedrooms, all with built-in robes, offer space to spread out, while a studio or store room is yours to define: home office, creative hideaway or the ultimate hobby haven. A huge tiled bathroom with shower recess and bath, laundry facilities and a separate WC leave nothing to chance. The undercover carport and additional storeroom complete the package. Then there's the address. Elsternwick Park, Elsternwick station, the Classic Cinema and a lively run of cafés, restaurants and boutiques are all moments from your door. Light, space, privacy and position. Rarely do all four arrive together.