190 Napier Street

South Melbourne VIC 3205

House

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Boom-era beauty reborn for modern living

Freestanding on one of Emerald Hill's most admired streets, this magnificent boom-era solid-brick Victorian pairs the grandeur of its late 1880s origins with a designer renovation that maximises its desirable north-facing rear, flooding the interior with natural light. With ROW access offering potential for future off-street parking and a single-level layout revealing up to three bedrooms, it presents an increasingly hard-to-find package within this prized pocket of South Melbourne. A tessellated verandah and intricate iron lacework introduce soaring ceilings, an arched hallway and Baltic pine floors before a skylit passage reveals expansive living and dining spaces that broaden towards the north, capturing full sunlight and glimpses of the city’s highrises. A gas fireplace enriches the living room, while the stone kitchen is appointed with Siemens appliances including an induction cooktop with wok burner, oven and dishwasher, complemented by extensive storage and integrated laundry facilities. Bi-fold café windows and bi-fold doors connect the interiors to the private alfresco courtyard, creating an inviting backdrop for entertaining, whilst concealed sliding doors within the living areas allow for a third bedroom if desired. Both bedrooms retain their original proportions and ornate fireplaces, served by a skylit central bathroom, while the main bedroom is further enhanced by a fitted walk-in robe and a contemporary ensuite with a deep soaking bath beneath a light well. Just moments from Albert Park Lake, South Melbourne Market, Clarendon Street, Albert Park Village, leading schools, and city-bound trams, this exceptional residence also features hydronic heating, split-system air conditioning, heated towel rails, retractable flyscreens, double glazing to the rear and front bedroom, and pedestrian ROW access. Land size: 186sqm (approx.).