Inside fashion designer Kirrily Johnston’s St Kilda East home that is up for sale.

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Former Project Runway judge and fashion designer Kirrily Johnston is selling her vibrant St Kilda East apartment.

The Husk creative director has been in a position of seniority at the Aussie lifestyle label since 2016 and also a TV show judge next to Alex Perry and Megan Gale in 2011.

While she, her daughter and mother have cherished the two-bedroom bayside bolthole at 5/39A Balaclava Rd, Ms Johnston said it was time to upsize.

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“It’s got such a beautiful feeling when you’re in there,” she said.

“Even though we’ve outgrown it a bit, it’s actually a really gorgeous size and the outdoor areas have just been amazing for us.

Ample space to entertain outside on warm summer nights.

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The living room with fireplace flows outside onto the courtyard.

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“My daughter who’s just turned 11; for her it was quite emotional when I told her we were going to sell because she loves everything about it.”

Ms Johnston said the pink embellishments in each room were part of the feminine touches she included when after moving in around seven years ago.

She added that she loved apartment living and was blessed to have been surrounded by the community that lives on the block.

The property has a price guide of $850,000 to $935,000.

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Located in a boutique block of eight apartments, the home is steps from a tram line and a short walk to St Kilda Botanical Gardens and Caulfield Park.

The kitchen adjoined to one of two outdoor decks is fitted with Blanco appliances, a dishwasher, breakfast bar and stone benchtops.

One of the home’s two bedrooms.

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A wooden deck with sitting area on the yard.

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The home is located on Balaclava Road, St Kilda East.

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The expansive living and dining area is also connected to a private courtyard.

McGrath St Kilda agent Abie Munz said it was a gorgeous ground floor Art Deco apartment with a really nice charm to it while also being fully renovated.

“What really draws people in is the outdoor areas; it gets ample light in summer and it gets really nice winter sun as well,” Mr Munz said.

“Some people are drawn to the security and privacy; two steps from the back deck, it’s actually got a secure garage and storage cafe. That’s what sets it apart from similar properties.”

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