8/1 Maysbury Avenue, Elsternwick VIC 3185

This sun-filled, architect-designed, two-storey apartment is a truly unique modern addition within the grounds of Maysbury Mansions (circa 1886). Designed and built in 2008, it perfectly combines contemporary style with the grandeur and heritage of one of the area’s most admired landmark residences, all surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. Situated in this prestigious location, the apartment is just moments from the iconic Elsternwick shopping strip, offering an outstanding selection of retail, cafés, restaurants, bars and public transport with direct access to the CBD. The home’s spacious design unfolds over two levels. Downstairs, a generous north-facing open-plan living and kitchen area is bathed in natural light and features a gas range, under-bench oven, dishwasher, air conditioning and a private balcony overlooking the magnificent mansion gardens—creating an ideal setting for stylish everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, an enormous bedroom with soaring vaulted ceilings enjoys tranquil garden views and glimpses of the city skyline. The exceptional size of this level allows for the easy inclusion of a dedicated study or home office, providing an ideal work-from-home environment without compromising the bedroom’s sense of space. A huge ensuite bathroom incorporates a Euro laundry and valuable roof storage, while title to a secure car space is also included. This is a property that is genuinely unique, exceptionally rare and yet remarkably affordable—blending contemporary architecture with the opulent atmosphere of Victoria’s Gold Rush era to create a home unlike any other. St Kilda is one of Melbourne's most sought after locations, situated on Hobson's Bay, easy access to the Central Business District and enhanced with Melbourne's most popular beaches and foreshore recreational areas, Albert Park Lake and an abundance of café restaurants and the best of a unique cosmopolitan lifestyle.