201/86 Altona Street, Kensington

Subscribe to regular market updates. This immaculate top-floor apartment less than 5km from the CBD is on the market for the first time since 2006. Home to a single-household owner-occupier for all of its 19 years, it boasts arguably the best position in the low-rise block, facing the new Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, with expansive views across JJ Holland Park to West Melbourne. Freshly repainted throughout, its flexible floor plan features galley kitchen with stone benchtops, mirrored splashback, Bosch oven and brand-new Westinghouse dishwasher, central living area with hybrid flooring and Fujitsu split-system, and renovated bathroom with striking tiled feature wall and European laundry. A standout feature is the apartment’s abundant storage, including a full wall of cupboard shelving in the living area and built-in robes in both bedrooms. Alternatively, the second bedroom, accessed from a sliding door off the living room, could make a generous home office, with ample space to add built-in cabinetry, making working from home a breeze. For city workers, public transport options are on the doorstep, including South Kensington station (two stops to Southern Cross) a convenient four-minute walk across the park, while a secure undercover parking space is on title. An ideal first home, this affordable entry point into the inner-city market offers an active lock-and-leave lifestyle just a short stroll to the inviting cafes and restaurants of Kensington village. 37 Gower Street Kensington Kensington Primary School Mccracken Street Kensington Kensington Community High School Debney Meadows Primary School Victoria St Flemington 103 Wellington Street Flemington 31 Curran Street Melbourne North 2 Wingfield Street Footscray Mount Alexander College 167-175 Mt Alexander Road Flemington Flemington Primary School Mt Alexander Road Flemington 50 Flemington Street Flemington 8-14 Brougham Street Melbourne North Ascot Vale West Primary School Langs Rd Ascot Vale North Melbourne Primary School 210 Errol Street North Melbourne Footscray City Primary School Hyde Street Footscray Footscray North Primary School Rosamond Road Footscray Ascot Vale Special School 1 Tasma Street Ascot Vale DOXA School West Melbourne 300 Rosslyn Street Melbourne West Ascot Vale Primary School Bank Street Ascot Vale Simonds Catholic College 273 Victoria Street Melbourne West Gilmore College For Girls 298 Barkly Street Footscray The University High School 77 Story Street Parkville 74 Roseberry Street Ascot Vale Footscray City College Kinnear Street Footscray Brunswick South West Primary School South Daly Street Brunswick West Moonee Ponds West Primary School 150 Athol Street Moonee Ponds 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne 34 Essex Street Footscray St Augustine's School 71 Somerville Road Yarraville Moonee Ponds Central School Wilson Street Moonee Ponds Maribyrnong Secondary College River Street Maribyrnong