SUMMERLAND MANSIONS
-CIRCA 1919-

A rare opportunity in this prestige and tightly held landmark St Kilda icon building. Offering exciting scope to improve into a stunning apartment. Situated at the front corner it is advantaged by windows front, rear and side providing a natural light filled ambience. The balcony and lounge enjoy glorious views over Catani Gardens and the Bay – an aspect constantly changing and perennially entertaining. This magnificent apartment is so St Kilda and will remind you of the grand 1920’s apartments common to London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna & Milan yet are rare in Melbourne.

“Summerland Mansions” architectural design presents a strong presence to both Fitzroy Street & Acland Street in a sophisticated blend of stripped Classical, Mediterranean and English Arts & Crafts influence. Situated opposite the rejuvenated & refurbished “Prince of Wales” development

Designed by Architect Christopher Cowper who was born in Capetown and arrived in Melbourne in 1883. During 1883-1954 he was prolific including his design of the Grace Park Estate in Hawthorn built in 1903-1912.

At “Summerland Mansions” he gives the large façade a domestic character by large hipped, tiled roofs with deep eaves, generous balconies and small Georgian panes in the upper window sashes. This fabulous property offers plenty of accommodation, large rooms and amazing original features. This property will prove a fabulous investment and provide the lucky purchaser an exciting lifestyle that it envied by those that are not fortunate enough to be one of the few to call this amazing location home.