2/49-51 Bay Road, Sandringham, Vic 3191

Quite simply the best of the best, this is premier Portofino prestige. The flagship streetfront ground-floor apartment of this landmark group, this four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom residence sets the benchmark in single-level luxury with traditional formal and relaxed casual living-dining areas each flowing to entertaining open space on a decked and paved terrace.

Expansively accommodating with a grand master-domain encompassing a dual-vanity ensuite, dual ‘his and hers’ walk-in robes, and its own all-season private courtyard, this substantial ground-floor home is cleverly zoned with secondary bedrooms in their own quiet wing – one positioned to double as home-office.

Richly detailed with European oak parquetry floors, premium Caesarstone benchtops and highest-quality window-furnishings, the home is a showcase of Portofino’s signature style with an elite Miele appliance kitchen (updated with a latest-range dishwasher), glossy floor-to-ceiling porcelain-tiled bathrooms and dual-vanity ensuite, plus a large powder-room and a large separate laundry. Recently upgraded with new high-specification Daikin climate-control ducted over three zones, the apartment is secured by video-intercom and an alarm, with the added peace-of-mind of two basement garage spaces plus a large private storeroom.

Arguably the best (and almost certainly the largest) apartment in the original and best-located Sandringham resort-lifestyle development, this upscale home enjoys access to state-of-the-art facilities including a gymnasium, heated indoor-pool, spa and sauna. Situated on the edge of Sandringham Village, there’s an exceptional lifestyle on offer here with the boutiques, bars, bistros and station within a walk, the beach within a wander and the CBD within a direct rail or Beach Rd commute. Visitor carparking is also included.