8/480 Victoria Street, NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051

Built behind the imposing historic facade of the former George Hotel, this bold apartment has been designed by its owner, architect d.s.westell, as a spacious one bedroom town residence with expansive living spaces and state-of-the-art facilities and finishes.
Situated on the upper levels of a small boutique development with security entrance, the apartment opens to a study area with a soaring off-form concrete ceiling. A hallway angles to the left past two walls of wardrobe space to a well-proportioned bedroom, carpeted in burgundy, featuring the original oriel window with city views. An impressively large bathroom, entered through an over-sized sliding door, contains a spa bath and a one-way mirror fitted to the shower alcove, giving a long view to the exterior. The bathroom has heated floors, mirrors, and towel rails. A handsome frameless glass-balustraded staircase ascends to a dramatic living and dining zone (6.25m x 4.m), floored in Zimbabwe black granite, opening to a generous two-level balcony tucked behind the parapet. Motorized awnings enable this area, with a 220 panorama of the CBD and Docklands, to be used for year-round entertaining. The kitchen, slightly elevated to one end of the entertaining area, is superbly fitted with Miele appliances (including integrated coffee machine), appliance cupboards, and Caesarstone benchtops. To one side of the kitchen is a laundry and powder room. Every detail of this light-filled property indicates meticulous attention to detail. Among its many quality inclusions are Philippe Starck bathroom fittings, cabling, ceiling speakers, reverse cycle airconditioning, and 15m3 of internal storage space. Secure off-street parking is provided by a Klaus stack parker. Note the location: the Victoria Market and Errol Street shopping and cafes are close by, and the city is within easy walking distance.
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd