22/350 Beaconsfield Parade, St Kilda West VIC 3182

Park facing, pool in complex | fourth-floor city and garden views | rental buffer narrow | no inspection available for private verification The apartment’s beachfront position on Beaconsfield Parade provides rare city and garden perspectives, but the absence of scheduled inspections means buyers rely entirely on listing disclosures for condition and noise exposure from the busy coastal road. A unit on a lower fourth floor may carry street-level sound, and the single bathroom limits appeal for sharers or families, with resale risk concentrated in a 2 bed, 1 bath layout that competes against newer stock. However, the integrated work-from-home space and secure parking address current commuting and lifestyle uses, and the complex’s pool and direct beach access hold enduring rental demand. A plain judgment: hold for steady rental yield or live with caution on future liquidity. Competitively, very few apartments in this bracket offer direct Catani Gardens outlooks paired with a private car space and a shared pool, making this unit rare within St Kilda West’s limited tower stock. The stone bench kitchen and built-in robes align with professional tenant expectations, and the location across from Fitzroy and Acland Street eateries underpins walkability. This property best serves a buyer seeking a lifestyle residence with reliable rental income, not a trade-up asset. Comparable sales from 2016 at a 38% lower base indicate price growth lagged broader market gains, reflecting the floor plan and bathroom limitation. To proceed, arrange an agent-led inspection and verify the owners corporation’s sinking fund position before auction.