I don’t know about you but sometimes there’s nothing better than making a cup of tea, hitting the couch and downloading a bit of house porn. And today’s two-storey Melbourne penthouse certainly fits that bill – priced at a cool $9 million, the home is totally unattainable (for most!) but just so enjoyable to tour.
![Lounge](https://staging.theinteriorsaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Penthouse-lounge-room-640x960.jpg)
![Fireplace](https://staging.theinteriorsaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Penthouse-fireplace-640x403.jpg)
An architectural beauty, designed by Addarc Architects and Hecker Guthrie interior design, the Kew based pad is dripping with high-end finishes including Elba marble, polished plaster walls, oak parquetry floors and Italian joinery. The home also boasts a pool with a view and a Pinterest-worthy sculptural spiral staircase – an alluring mix indeed.
![Bathroom](https://staging.theinteriorsaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Penthouse-bathroom-640x960.jpg)
Owned by developer Paul Franze, the home was originally listed for sale in April 2020, right as COVID-19 began wreaking havoc. “The problem with having it on the market in April was that no one could inspect the property due to government restrictions. Pictures may paint a thousand words but a home like this really needs to be seen in person to build that emotional connection,” says Paul of the home that remains on the market.
![Kitchen](https://staging.theinteriorsaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Penthouse-kitchen1-640x960.jpg)
With a generous 400 square metre floor plan, the palatial home in the sky also features a living room with gas log fire, media room, large dining room, sleek marble bar with fridge and a temperature-controlled glass wine room. There’s also a deluxe marble and oak kitchen with butler’s pantry – integrated Sub Zero fridge/freezers and Wolf appliances round out the luxurious mix.
![High-end finishes abound including polished plaster walls](https://staging.theinteriorsaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Penthouse-lounge1-640x960.jpg)
The outdoor entertaining area includes a large, covered deck with Wolf BBQ, an outdoor fire and a solar/gas heated pool with spectacular city and bay views.
![Pool](https://staging.theinteriorsaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Penthouse-pool-640x960.jpg)
The master bedroom can be found at the top of the home’s aforementioned curved marble staircase, which can be reached via a lift too. Upstairs, there are three additional bedrooms (two with marble ensuites) and a stylish fourth bathroom and retreat.
![Curved staircase](https://staging.theinteriorsaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/penthouse-Staircase-640x960.jpg)
Other high-end specifications include video intercom, C-bus home automation, designer lighting, motorised blinds and curtains, underfloor hydronic heating, ducted heating and cooling, a separate laundry, two large basement storage areas and a nine-car garage. Swoon.
![Penthouse](https://staging.theinteriorsaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Penthouse-exterior-640x427.jpg)
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Step inside St Kilda’s $30 million dollar penthouse!
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