110/160 Hotham Street St Kilda East

A sophisticated urban abode with a streamlined designer feel and a generous indoor-outdoor flow, this chic, two bedroom, apartment is vibrantly positioned on the edge of Ripponlea Village. Part of the architect-designed 'Lea' building, this first floor home combines solid investment credentials with an urban lifestyle edge and undoubted 'lock and leave' potential.

A low-profile, stone-finished, kitchen showcases quality appliances, a concealed refrigerator, under-mount sink, mirrored splash backs and soft-close cabinetry as open-plan living eases its way through double-glazed sliding glass doors to a generous balcony. Opened-up to embrace the late afternoon sun, this is a wonderful setting for an evening beverage. In this highly secure building with edgy industrial overtones, there is secure video entry, basement parking, a storage cage and elevator access. Additional features include a vogue bathroom with European laundry, reverse cycle heating / cooling and striking timber tone flooring.

Just wander around the corner for a latte at 'Hawk and Hunter', a quiet sip at 'Ripponlea Food and Wine' or something special at 'Attica', plus you have a Coles Express metres away, Ripponlea Gardens for some fresh air and Ripponlea Railway Station for some easy city-commuting. Just a bit further out and your extended neighbourhood includes Carlisle St, Ormond Rd, Elwood, Glenhuntly Rd and 'The Classic' Cinema.