Things are definitely looking up, literally and figuratively, for inner city living with the recent completion of the boutique 5 level Rakaia Apartments within the inner city at 50 Kilmore Street. This is the first major apartment project to be built within the inner west central city. Rakaia Apartments is stage 1 of the West Kilmore apartment project on the corner of Cranmer Square and Kilmore St.

Located adjacent to Cranmer Square, The Rakaia is a 13 only high quality apartment project which offers a new level of executive living for professionals, semi retirees, or buyers who wish to enjoy a wonderful lifestyle yet stay close to the wonderful attractions, events and hospitality options close by.

Designed by Wilson and Hill Architects, these stylish single level apartments offer two bedrooms, and onsite parking. Open plan kitchen and dining, coupled with the extensive use of glass and the extra ceiling height give a real sense of space and light. A private north-facing garden or balcony opens off these areas.


Sleek cabinetry and quality European appliances that include the dishwasher, range hood and fridge/freezer, provide good storage within the kitchen's sleek lines which has used enduring engineered stone for its bench tops.

There is a considerable amount of style inside and out in this cleverly designed property which is happily placed within a few minutes stroll of all the delights of the boutique shops, restaurants and cafes of the Victoria Street precinct, a short walk to Hagley Park and the city, and a longer one, or five minutes drive to Merivale.

The contemporary design executed in concrete makes for an