8/85 Westbury Street

St Kilda East VIC 3183

Part of The Birches, an intimate Art Deco block of only eight, this apartment is grounded in its heritage, yet updated for today's comfort. The separate entry foyer sets the mood, creating a feeling of arrival before the interior opens out.

The living and dining room carries the details of its era with high ceilings patterned with ornate plasterwork, a fireplace edged with a bold stepped surround and proportions that give the space a generous scale, equally suited to entertaining or relaxing. The kitchen shifts the tempo. White cabinetry keeps the lines clean, dark benches give it definition, and the vivid turquoise glass splashback adds a playful spark of colour. A broad window above the sink draws in the greenery outside.

Two sizeable bedrooms occupy their own zone, away from the living. The main is fitted with robes, and both are softened by northern light that filters across them from morning through to late afternoon. A crisp white bathroom lies between them, appointed with shower-over-bath and laundry facilities. Secure intercom entry and a car space enhance the appeal.