Sip your morning coffee overlooking the Botanical Gardens on the balcony of this tastefully furnished one-bedroom apartment, set in a central security complex moments to Melbourne Art Centre, the CBD and St Kilda tram.

The carpeted open-plan living/dining room showcases leafy elevated views through wall-to-wall windows, and the adjoining full-sized kitchen with black stone bench tops offers everything you need to cook up a storm including gas cooking and stainless steel appliances plus dishwasher, microwave and large double pantry.

The main bedroom with built-in robe also opens to the main balcony, and a separate study provides a private workspace. The modern main bathroom features a shower over bath and the separate European-style laundry with washer and dryer adds convenience.

The popular Southbank complex also features a large indoor pool with wrap-around city outlook and 24-hour security.