44/449-453 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Gracing this beautiful tree lined boulevard with Streamline Moderne finesse and glamour, this exquisite 2-3 bedroom ground floor security apartment is in the 1936 'Kia Ora', an elegant Art Deco building in glorious gardens with private rear access from rear of building to Fawkner park. Designed by Lewis Levy, this solid brick apartment is resplendent with original polished floorboards, high ceilings, picture rails, decorative doors, charming fireplaces and a spectacular mirror in the wide inviting hallway, while featuring double doors to the engaging north facing sitting room with open fireplace; a subway tiled kitchen/meals with Bosch appliances and rear access; 2 double bedrooms (one with fireplace), 3rd bedroom/dining room, a radiant bathroom with heated towel rail and European laundry. Flawless in style, this unrivalled abode enjoys gorgeous garden outlooks and appointed with hydronic heating, a security intercom and secure off street parking at the rear of building accessed through security gates. In this prestige position, this supremely quiet abode is nestled between Commercial Road and Toorak Road, walk to fine dining and café experiences, the city tram, new domain train station, Albert Park Lake and The Royal Botanic Gardens. Note: 'Kia Ora' was given it's name as the owners of the development, the Dixon family, also owned the 'Kia Ora' cordial factory.