Residence 5/2 Hertford Street, St Kilda East VIC 3183

This could be St Kilda East’s best kept secret! 138 square metres of private lush gardens wraps around this beautiful apartment. Truly unique and completely private, this sort of garden oasis is only ever found attached to large homes. Remarkable for its size and equally impressive for its tasteful, contemporary renovation, this is a ‘must-see’ home enjoying ‘must-have’ status.

The warmth of timber floors complements the generous living and dining room. The open-plan kitchen is enhanced by stone bench tops, generous storage and stainless-steel appliances. Natural light streams through large picture windows keeping everything beautifully bright. French doors opening to the spacious alfresco deck deliver seamless indoor outdoor living, inviting memorable entertaining in the sunshine or under the stars against the background of lush landscaping and verdant lawns.

The luxurious sleeping accommodation includes a main bedroom, second bedroom with french doors opening to a peaceful courtyard, and a third bedroom/dressing room with designer built-in robes — all embraced by private garden views. A spacious modern bathroom and separate toilet complete the layout.

This stylish residence also features Daikin reverse-cycle air conditioner, Nobo timed radiated heating, European laundry and hallway length storage cupboards. The garden is fitted with a drip irrigation system and features a flourishing blood orange tree. The striking pivot gate entry features state-of-the-art video intercom with internal door release from the living room monitor and mobile devices. Further enhancing this convenience and security, keypad entry allows for long-term or short-term access. Once through the gate sensor lights between the jasmine ensure a welcoming arrival home every night.

With a covered car space, this apartment is within walking distance to the friendly atmosphere in Orrong Village, city trams, buses, Balaclava Station, Carlisle Street, the go-to Windsor end of Chapel Street, Alma Park and highly regarded schools. Secretly tucked away at the rear of a boutique block of 7, in a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of sought-after St Kilda East, this is truly a rare opportunity.