Architecturally refurbished within a boutique block of only nine, this stylish first floor apartment is a stunning sanctuary of high-end, low-maintenance living. Contemporary touches fill a sleek and functional layout, perfectly positioned in the heart of Thornbury with a stroll to High Street cafés, dining and nightlife.
Enjoy turnkey living in this established block, with private, secure and discrete entry via your own stairwell with video intercom. The building's original solid-brick walls bring a comforting inner-urban feel, ensuring year-round relaxation in the light-filled lounge with split system heating and cooling. The wide front balcony soaks up leafy green local views, while the modern kitchen delights in premium Ariston appliances, upgraded pantry with custom drawers, and pristine stone benchtops with breakfast bar for casual meals and effortless entertaining.
Both bedrooms offer fly screen windows and double built-in robes; the main with access to an additional charming balcony for lush views as you chill with a book or sip your morning coffee. The subway tiled bathroom sparkles like new, while further highlights include a Euro laundry with upgraded hot water system, a newly installed external blind for ideal thermal efficiency, your own off-street parking space within the block, two skylights for fresh natural light throughout the apartment, and shared solar panels for reduced energy bills.
The excellent bones of this original 1960s block lent beautifully to a thoughtful renovation by lauded local architects CKA Studio, with a small nine-title strata of mostly owner-occupants committed to keeping the block well maintained. Major strata upgrades have already been completed including solar panels installed, new roof and fencing and a west-facing blackout blind, with lower strata fees compared to newer local builds for fantastic affordability overall.
This highly walkable address is a five minute stroll to peaceful Penders Park for weekend picnics, or over to ALDI, Woolworths and sensational High Street for endless restaurants, cafés, brunch spots, grocers, specialty shops, bars, music venues and so much more. Stroll to the No. 86 tram or just ten minutes' walk to Thornbury Station for travel through buzzing inner Melbourne and into the city, or enjoy seamless access to Preston Market, popular schooling, La Trobe University, recreational facilities and main arterials for convenient commuting.
