THE DEAL
Materiality takes centre stage in this unexpected architectural showpiece - where design is taken to new heights, and asymmetry blends harmoniously with a sense of simplicity, forming a luxurious, one-of-a-kind home that elevates everyday living.
Entirely transformed beyond a quintessential Victorian facade by the team at Studio InArte, the level of thought and consideration into space, functionality, and indulgence is so seamless that you'll be left wondering where one ends and another begins. With a peerless blend of sophistication, flair and exceptional craftsmanship, it's a masterpiece of artful form and lifestyle excellence, with interiors reflecting a harmonious connection with the outdoors, perfectly capturing the northern courtyard aspect, enriching alfresco entertaining.
A refined palette of Concordia granite, oak and sleek 2pac surfaces all benefit from intelligent light play, culminating in the living room to the rear, balancing a gallery-inspired aesthetic with functional storage and effortless alfresco flow. Strikingly subtle blue hues enlighten the adjacent state-of-the-art kitchen, where a granite step creates a sense of occasion, enriched by high-end Siemens appliances, an integrated Bosch fridge and freezer, and a unique, leathered granite island bench.
A European laundry offers convenience, whilst a central bathroom boasts exquisite style with large-format Italian porcelain tiles, equally as indulgent and stylish as the main ensuite, where a Norwegian rose marble threshold creates a memorable entrance into a spa-inspired space. Each bedroom has been brilliantly considered, with abundant floor-to-ceiling storage. Appointed with zoned reverse-cycle heating/cooling, solar panels, Blum soft-close closures throughout, excellent storage, gallery-hanging system, and linen sheers.
SEALS THE DEAL
Simplicity is in the detail. And location? Well, that's a given. Just minutes from the thriving cafe culture in Balaclava, the vibrancy of St Kilda foreshore and ease of transport links - there's a reason this pocket is so highly sought.
