8/1150 Dandenong Road, Carnegie

This double-brick, ground-floor apartment in the canopied Palm Springs building leans into colour, texture and contrast, and the result is a setting that feels upbeat, individual and fun to live in. The living and dining room is generous, easy to furnish and floored in timber. Greenery from the central garden softens the outlook and brings a soothing layer to everyday living, whether you are winding down on the sofa or sharing dinner and conversation at the table.

Off to the side, the kitchen is graphic and bold. Stone benchtops run long and clean, the built-in breakfast bar invites casual meals, and quality appliances, including a dishwasher, sit against a handcrafted Italian tiled splashback that adds depth and movement. The bedroom follows the same approach, offering room to move along with built-in robes and concealed walk-in robe. The bathroom is where the personality really lands. Terrazzo tiles underfoot, rose-gold toned fittings, custom cabinetry and a hand-poured concrete basin create a space that feels more boutique hotel than standard apartment. Block-out and sheer blinds, split-system heating and cooling, a covered car space and storage cage in a secure gated car park are additional features.

Step out to Carnegie Station for the express into the city, walk to Koornang Road for excellent coffee, wine bars and the selection of independent shops and eateries that give the neighbourhood its rhythm. Chadstone's retail sprawl is minutes away when you need it, and if you're studying at Monash, the campus is close. This is a home with edge, warmth and a point of difference.

We donate a portion of our fee from every property transaction to the Woodards Foundation to support people experiencing homelessness, family violence and social isolation.