45 Albermarle Street, Kensington, Vic 3031
Sold: $1,085,000 (06-10-2014)- hotel 2
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High-tech and uber cool, this award-winning, architecturally designed masterpiece is your chance to secure an unparalleled living experience. This captivating residence has every mod-con imaginable - programmable home automation and lighting system, multi-zone audio and video and full Ethernet network on every floor - within an appealing warehouse facade with original industrial elements.
The ground floor comprises entrance with floating staircase, soaring skylight, polished concrete floors with a stunning epoxy finish, open office/lounge and one bedroom with built-in robes and large semi-ensuite with bath.
Upstairs is cutting-edge interior design - luxuriously tiled open living/kitchen/dining incorporating a full cinema experience with Bose surround sound, remote-controlled projector lift and screen and plasma TV. A remote-controlled gas fireplace and an integrated bar with wine storage/fridge comprise the superbly finished cabinetry. Extra-wide stainless steel benchtops feature in the chef's kitchen as well as a walk-in-pantry, Miele dishwasher and huge rangehood with ducted fume-extraction system.
A unique perforated-steel walkway leads to a cleverly concealed laundry and powder room and a second staircase to the top-floor retreat presenting a custom-made, support-adjustable queen bed and stylish bedhead screening a large built-in robe. The master bathroom accommodates a huge shower area boasting two cascading showerheads and a double basin beneath an exquisite in-built greenhouse. Double-glazed bi-fold windows open out onto a rooftop terrace with low maintenance artificial turf, outdoor kitchen and custom bench seating all framed by a breathtaking city skyline.
Other features of this exceptional property include split-system air con and gas-fired hydronic heating, secure keyless entrance and single LUG and workshop.
Don't miss this stellar residence just minutes from the freeway, public transport, shops, restaurants and the CBD.