St Kilda penthouse boasting views of Luna Park sparks abroad curiosity

This whole-floor St Kilda penthouse options panoramic bay views, a rooftop retreat and high-end designer finishes all through.

One in every of St Kilda’s most breathtaking penthouses has hit the market, with a $4m-$4.4m value information.

Occupying your entire high flooring of 30 The Esplanade, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom residence captures sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, the Palais Theatre, Luna Park and town skyline.

Kay & Burton Stonnington director Darren Lewenberg mentioned the penthouse had curiosity from each downsizers and consumers throughout Melbourne, interstate and abroad.

“It’s fascinating, we’ve had numerous inquiry from the mature market, folks popping out of huge household houses who nonetheless need area to entertain and host the household, however in a extra manageable setting,” Mr Lewenberg mentioned.

“But it surely’s not simply your typical downsizer.

“This residence has a presence — it’s commanding consideration from throughout as a result of folks recognise how uncommon it truly is.”

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Designed by award-winning architects SJB, the penthouse was initially conceived as two separate flats earlier than a visionary former proprietor amalgamated the third flooring and rooftop to create a one-of-a-kind full-floor sky-home.

The swanky pad boasts its personal rooftop retreat full with a spa, sauna, outside kitchen, daybed, three bar fridges and two alfresco loos.

Extensive European oak floorboards, Calacatta marble finishes and full-height glazing set an expensive tone all through, whereas the house’s scale and movement really feel extra like a freestanding home than an condo.

The Smeg-appointed kitchen features a 90cm fuel cooktop and built-in Liebherr fridge, anchored by a showstopping marble island and a separate marble breakfast bar.

Curved customized bookshelves and gallery lighting give the penthouse’s fundamental dwelling area a refined, fashionable really feel.

Ground-to-ceiling glass captures uninterrupted views over Port Phillip Bay, Luna Park and town skyline.

The main bedroom consists of walk-in and built-in robes, a marble ensuite and sweeping views throughout the foreshore.

A Calacatta marble island anchors the gourmand kitchen, fitted with Smeg home equipment and a Liebherr fridge.

The inner structure consists of a number of dwelling and entertaining zones, with a devoted eating area framed by views of Luna Park and the bay, and a lounge that includes curved customized bookshelves and gallery lighting.

The principle suite consists of walk-in and built-in robes plus a marble-clad ensuite, whereas two additional bedrooms have personal ensuites and the fourth is serviced by a central rest room.

Mr Lewenberg mentioned the double-glazed home windows and acoustic insulation ship stunning serenity to consumers regardless of the house’s buzzing Esplanade place.

“You may be standing inside, looking over town skyline or watching queues type on the Palais, and but it’s completely calm,” he mentioned.

“That mixture of visible immersion and acoustic privateness is extremely uncommon.”

However, the Kay & Burton Stonnington director mentioned it’s the rooftop that leaves consumers speechless.

“The elevate opens into the personal foyer, and immediately you’re hit with uninterrupted views throughout St Kilda and the bay,” Mr Lewenberg mentioned.

“Folks gentle up, there’s a bodily response. After which they head upstairs and all of it elevates once more.

“It’s virtually spellbinding.”

Marble-wrapped loos all through the penthouse add a luxe, spa-like really feel to on a regular basis dwelling.

Dine with a view: the dwelling zone overlooks Luna Park and the heritage-listed Palais Theatre.

The penthouse spans your entire high flooring of 30 The Esplanade, instantly above the St Kilda foreshore and Rigatoni restaurant.

No different penthouse presents this shut a view of St Kilda’s most iconic landmarks, from each fundamental room.

The rooftop zone is absolutely self-contained, with loos, entertaining infrastructure, lush planters and ambient lighting, and all simply steps from the sand.

“This residence presents the final word stability, you’re within the thick of it, however you’re additionally fully cocooned,” he mentioned.

“It’s irreplaceable.”

Different highlights embrace zoned heating and cooling, Liebherr wine fridge, powder room, full laundry, video intercom, direct elevate entry and basement parking for 4 vehicles with storage.

Expressions of curiosity shut June 11 at 1pm.

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