‘The George’ – Circa 1858
A rarely offered quietly positioned apartment in this iconic building – one of the landmarks of fabulous St Kilda.

Secure lift access to the 3rd level takes you to the immaculate, huge studio apartment that won’t fail to impress. Towering ceilings with deep set Australiana cornices, honey timber floors, open plan kitchen with stainless steel bench top, gas range etc, period fire surround, big balcony, plenty of build in robes. Generous bathroom with claw foot bath with original Victorian surround and trombone tap ware.

Reminiscent of the apartments of Paris and Milan, this is a piece of Melbourne history.

Revel in the lifestyle that only St Kilda offers, with its myriad of restaurants, bars & bistros, parkland and transport options at your door. Stroll to the famous St Kilda beach, pier and foreshore recreational area and world famous Albert Park lake precinct.

Plenty of parking is available at the adjacent Regal Car Park.

A brief history and synopsis…

In 1858, St. Kilda got its first grand hotel- The George. And over 150 years later, the heritage-listed property still sits proudly at the top of the Fitzroy Street hill, surveying the ever-changing landscape of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay.
In no other building in Victoria could the words ‘if these walls could talk’ be more apt.
Starting its life as a Hotel for wealthy farm owners and their families who wanted to spend their summers by the sea, The George has seen more than its fair share of reincarnations. From the affluent patronage of turn of the century holidaymakers to the sumptuous and coveted weddings in the Crystal Ballroom of the 1920s, it seemed whatever one’s core aspirations; The George Hotel was the place to be. But as the years went on and the geography of the Victorian Riviera continued to grow and change, The George struggled with its identity as the Ivory tower on the hill. Following two world wars and the Rock and Roll era changing Australian youth culture forever, the majesty of the Hotel seemed lost but that was the first of its rebirths and in typical St. Kilda fashion, it did not make its transformation by halves. The sixties and seventies saw The George become what could only be described as the Victorian answer to New York’s famed Chelsea hotel. Once the elegant Victorian function room of the 30s, the Ballroom now played host to the likes of Iggy Pop, and Johnny Rotten of Sex Pistols fame. Revellers came from all around to bear witness to the Punk phenomenon on their doorstep and many, then fledgling, Australian acts like INXS and Nick Cave got their start at the iconic St. Kilda landmark. Many years and historically-sensitive restorations later, The George still serves as a beacon of inspiration to local artists, writers and musicians.
Artist and writer, Fiona Raulli found that very inspiration when she bought her flat nearly a decade ago. ‘It is rare in Australia to find a residential building with such a unique history. When I bought the place seven years ago, I found myself wandering the grand red-carpeted halls speculating about who had lived there and what they had seen. I often wonder who lived in my flat before me.’ Miss Raulli is moving back to London and finds parting with her flat bittersweet. ‘I just feel so blessed to have been a part of The George’s history, but I think it’s time to pass the baton. Let someone else be inspired by its rich history.’
Apartment 307 is a large Victorian studio with 11-foot ceilings lined with deep original Australiana mouldings and picture rails. The Classic apartment boasts polished honey oak floorboards and a huge balcony for entertaining. The full subway tiled kitchen is perfect for any budding chef and the luxurious bathroom boasts a 6-ft-long, claw-foot bath with original Victorian surround, trombone tapware and a checkerboard-tiled floor.
Palm trees, Lifestyle and the famous St Kilda Beach are steps away and myriad Public Transport and Copenhagen-style bike lanes on the doorstep. A must see for any discerning home buyer or history lover.