Exquisite double storey Victorian home in Parkville's Golden Triangle
Commanding a world-class address in Parkville's prestigious Golden Triangle, 'Donagh House' is an exquisite c1890 freestanding home treasured by the same family for 26 years. Meticulously restored and extended for luxury living, it exudes Victorian grandeur over two spacious light-filled levels complemented by multiple alfresco entertaining zones and city views. Perched on the corner of Butler Lane with ROW access, it presents a superb opportunity for discerning buyers seeking character, comfort and convenience, metres from Royal Park and University High School (zoned). Named for Donagh in Northern Ireland, the hometown of its original owners, this historic beauty is now ready for a new generation.
Adorned with intricate latticework, the double-fronted triple-brick façade has a stained glass entrance that unveils a wide arched hallway where 12-foot ceilings and Red Baltic Pine floors flow into an opulent formal living room, illuminated via towering arched windows. Dressed in Blackbutt floors, the open plan extension boasts an elegant dining zone and sumptuous living area with a study nook that spills out via a wall of double glazed bi-fold doors onto a deluxe entertaining deck and garden designed by Eckersley. Tailored for outdoor dining, it has a fabulous daybed and an integrated BBQ with Boston ivy and Virginia creeper trailing above. An oversized sliding door provides lane access (for potential off-street parking). Custom-designed by Adelaide Bragg, the gourmet kitchen is fitted with premium Miele appliances (pyrolytic oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher) and a Qasair rangehood, plus extensive bespoke cabinetry and Otway Messmate benchtops.
Upstairs is a huge main bedroom with a pristine ensuite, walk-in robe (plus built-ins) and access to the splendid full-width balcony. Nearby are two king sized bedrooms each with floor-to-ceiling built-ins and French doors leading to a large terrace embracing the north aspect, and a stylish bathroom with a rain-shower over a bath. Additionally, the attic has been transformed into a home office with a workstation and fantastic retreat, which is ideal for kids. This impressive space enjoys southerly views of the Bolte Bridge and Melbourne Eye, and a glorious northerly outlook across neighbourhood chimney tops.
Enhanced by Robert Kitto light fittings and five marble fireplaces, this magnificent home features a downstairs powder room, hydronic heating, split system a/c to the attic, a Bosch alarm, automatic sky windows and permit parking. It is also placed just a short stroll to Melbourne University, the hospital precinct, CBD-bound trams, the new Parkville station and North Melbourne Primary School (zoned), as well as vibrant Errol Street, the heart of Lygon Street and Queen Victoria Market.
