Only a stroll to Chapel Street, a shopping, dining and entertainment precinct, it has myriad shops ranging from exclusive upmarket fashion designers at the South Yarra end to trendy retailers and eateries. Enjoy the greenery through Fawkner Park towards the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne where you will be amazed by the beauty for hours, bring a picnic, relax at Domain Road cafes, walk the Yarra river into the city or head to the Shrine of Remembrance for some breathtaking panoramic views. Welcome to Melbourne, the world's most liveable city for another consecutive year! We were also recently named the most friendly city in the world and extend a warm welcome to 9.2 million visitors annually. South Yarra is in the center of where it all happens and you will find getting anywhere at your absolute convenience, you are surrounded by and in walking distance to all the best sporting events, shopping streets, gardens, restaurants and bars around. The timing of your visit is fortuitous because Melbourne really comes alive during the summer. This beautiful and renovated, first floor, one bedroom apartment is one of only six in this boutique block and boasts a lock up garage to the rear of the property as well as a front and rear balcony. Please note the laneway to the lockup garage is narrow, only being suitable for small cars. Located on the fringe of Fawkner Park and only a short stroll from Toorak Road restaurants and cafe's, the Chapel Street shops and The Royal Botanic Gardens, this oversized apartment is an absolute gem. Inside the apartment you will find everything you need such as, cooking utensils, microwave, TV, towels, washing machine, heating and wardrobe. South Yarra is a very safe suburb. Flinders St/Federation Square/city centre - 15 min tram from stop 28 on the corner of Toorak Road and Punt Road. Sporting stadiums and events are all just on the other side of the Yarra, about a 25 minute walk away. Botanical Gardens - 15 min walk Fawlkner gardens w BBQ - 2 min walk Toorak Road - 5 min walk Chapel St - 10 min walk South Yarra Station - 10 min walk Meanwhile there is a Melbourne Bike Share station 1.4km away near the MCG or Rentabike@Federation Square transport from the airport: We are 30km from Melbourne Airport - taxi fare about $75 but the more adventurous could try a combination of Skybus to Southern Cross Station ($18) and a shorter taxi ride ($10-15) or a combination of public transport - perhaps a less relaxing way to arrive but a good introduction to Melbourne's public transport (myki visitor value pack with enough value for one day's travel in zone 1 is $14). There will be a key lock provided for access.