203/454 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC 3004

Designed by the internationally acclaimed Wood Marsh, the Balencea apartments on Melbourne’s prestigious St Kilda Road represent a pinnacle of luxury, exclusivity, and timeless architectural refinement. This multi-award-winning development is distinguished by its striking reflective glass facade and graceful fluted design, perfectly situated between the iconic Albert Park Lake and the lush expanses of Fawkner Park. The building offers secure, low-maintenance living environments complemented by secure parking, 24-hour concierge service, and a comprehensive range of residents’ amenities.

This elegant two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is positioned along the building’s prized northern boundary, showcasing an uncompromising approach to easy and sophisticated living. The apartment enjoys expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing that overlooks one of the building’s landscaped street gardens, blurring the lines between the generous living and dining areas and the lush treetops beyond. This creates a tranquil and private sanctuary just three kilometers from Melbourne’s Central Business District.

High ceilings enhance the sense of space and natural light throughout the apartment. The kitchen is a standout feature, boasting a house-sized marble design equipped with premium Smeg appliances, designed for both efficiency and style. Adjacent to the kitchen is a semi-enclosed, north-facing terrace, providing a sun-filled space ideal for relaxation or entertaining within one of the building’s sculptural interlocking arcs.

The two north-facing bedrooms each offer private zones, with one bedroom featuring built-in robes and an adjoining bathroom. The main bedroom is a luxurious retreat, complete with extensive built-in robes and a glass-enclosed ensuite bathroom featuring a double vanity and a soaker bath, providing a spa-like experience.

Additional highlights of the apartment include a full European laundry, ducted heating and cooling, quiet double glazing for enhanced comfort, intercom security, a storage cage, and side-by-side parking for two cars. Residents also benefit from access to a fully equipped gym, indoor pool, spa, sauna, and steam room. The building features multiple lifts from a beautifully appointed gold leaf-lined foyer, a ground floor restaurant and bar, and a discreet entry from Arthur Street.

Residents enjoy unparalleled convenience with fine dining, cafes, Fawkner Park, Albert Park Lake, and multiple tram routes to key transport hubs such as Anzac Station, the Arts Precinct, and the CBD all at their doorstep. The location also offers easy walking access to prestigious schools including Melbourne and Wesley Grammar Schools, the Alfred Hospital, Albert Park Golf Course, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Additionally, there is excellent connectivity to other elite private schools, universities, the CBD, and major arterial routes to the Airport and Mornington Peninsula.