54A Avoca Street, South Yarra

Designed by well-known architect Kythe Mackenzie, this single-level ground floor, house -sized apartment in one of South Yarras finest tree-lined streets has warm, light-filled interiors and a superb connection to the outdoors. Walking distance to the Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Toorak Rd boutiques and cafes, it occupies land that was once part of neighbouring Richmond House (c.1858), one of the most famous properties in this illustrious pocket. High ceilings, wide hallways and garden views are complemented by oak flooring, stone benchtops in the kitchen and marble in the bathrooms. Three bedrooms each with walk-in-wardrobes and ensuites are grouped together, the formal living room opens via French doors to the private walled front garden, while the expansive dining room flows to the informal living with open fireplace and the adjoining Miele and Smeg kitchen. The entire informal living area opens to the sunny north-facing courtyard and garden. Features elegant entry foyer, spacious fitted study, powder room, dressing room to master bedroom, hydronic heating, electronic awning, security, lift to basement garage with four car parks and storage room.