Grand 5 bedroom living directly opposite and overlooking the elegant Darling Gardens is the golden family opportunity presented by this expansive balcony terrace featuring solar electricity and exclusive lane access for secure parking off Hodgkinson Street. A magnificent Victorian façade both wide and tall provides an outstanding introduction to a substantial interior where a broad arched hallway leads to impressively-proportioned family accommodation including 2 ground-floor bedrooms and three upstairs bedrooms with all offering built-in robes, while the huge main enjoys balcony access and uninterrupted views over the park. A stunning contemporary renovation enhances the grandeur with a smart downstairs bathroom, along with a first-floor powder room and large family bathroom that features a freestanding bath, frameless rain-head shower and a stone vanity, complemented by a concealed European laundry. Set within a massive open-planned family zone framed by a high clean-lined ceiling, polished concrete heated floors and double-glazing, a sleek stone-topped kitchen showcases European stainless-steel appliances, integrated fridge/freezer, soft-close storage and a long waterfall breakfast island to effortlessly take care of daily meals and family needs. A vast rear dining and living domain flooded with north light integrates inbuilt speakers and an entertainment unit, while full-height sliding doors extend the space seamlessly out to a private, leafy outdoor setting with artificial no-mow lawn and secure roller-door access for prized off-street parking. Other attributes of this exceptional residence include ducted heating, cooling, polished oak floorboards, ornate period ceilings and open fireplaces, as well as a rear lock-up shed. This distinguished Victorian with its refined fusion of heritage elegance and contemporary enhancement delivers genuine substance and flexibility with beautiful Darling Gardens vistas and rare doorstep access to extensive greenery, open-air space and a playground. Stroll to Queens Parade village cafes, grocers and shops, Clifton Hill Primary School, trams, train station, Collingwood Leisure Centre, Edinburgh Gardens and the exciting Smith and Brunswick Streets' precinct.
