11A Edward Street, Brunswick, Vic 3056

The clean-edged lines of this newly renovated verandah apartment, an architects's own home, are a sheer delight. With 3-metre ceilings and wide floorboards, this distinctive property - one of a group of only five large apartments -- is located just around the corner from Sydney Road cafes.

Entry is from a communal courtyard at the rear of the historic red brick building to a sunny north-facing verandah. A wide hallway opens to two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and a stylish tiled bathroom. The well-proportioned living and dining zone, with large bay window overlooking Edward Street, is open at one end to an elegant new kitchen with elevated cabinetry, stainless steel benchtops and white-tiled splashbacks. A wall of ceiling-high cupboards incorporates a concealed laundry.

With a design by Kennedy Nolan Architects & finished in gleaming white, this light-filled apartment has been completely rewired, and features polished Baltic floors, panel heating and air conditioning. It's a winner!