A grand façade and entrance welcomes you via a paved garden path to a light-filled home. Over two levels, period presence meets a calm, modern interior. Life at this address balances the best of Parkville, with sweeping parkland at the door and the city an easy trip by regular public transport.
Inside, the spacious living and dining area opens up with sisal carpet underfoot. Two sets of timber French doors let daylight pour across the room. Swing them open and the space flows onto the north facing balcony, so slow weekend mornings and long summer evenings move easily between inside and out. Out on the balcony, warm brickwork and a new balustrade frame a tiled space with room to set up table and chairs. The view includes the two ancient oak trees in the communal garden.
Set to one side, the kitchen is crisp and practical. It has tiled flooring, plenty of white cabinetry and a cobalt blue splashback that adds a bold note of colour. A Bosch electric oven sits with a gas cooktop, a double sink and a dishwasher keep everyday routines running smoothly, and the breakfast bar looks over the living area, so whoever is cooking is always part of family life. On the lower floor, a bedroom with a wall of robes and a powder room next to it, works for guests or as a quiet study.
Upstairs are two north facing bedrooms with large, newly refitted robes. The spacious main bedroom is a peaceful retreat with a ceiling fan and split system. The third bedroom has a ceiling fan and wall heater. The upstairs bathroom has been fully renovated and is tiled from floor to ceiling, with a textured feature wall. There is a well fitted shower cubicle, a built-in bath, a white vanity and mirrored cabinetry. A separate WC, laundry facilities and linen storage complete this level.
A split system keeps the apartment comfortable through every season. A carpeted staircase rises to the upper level, with handy storage tucked beneath it. New ceiling lights and sunblinds add to the comfort, along with a secure undercover car space. The complex has a small gym, a sauna and a well-established, treed communal garden.
Parkville offers a rare blend of green space and connection. Royal Park is on the doorstep, with Princes Park and Ikon Park just across Royal Parade, and Melbourne Zoo is moments away. Royal Park Golf Course is directly across the road. There are a range of local cafés nearby. Barkly Square, a few blocks away, has the full range of shops needed for everyday shopping. The dining strips of Lygon Street and Sydney Road are close by. For the commute, trams run along Royal Parade to the CBD and Royal Park Station is nearby. The University of Melbourne and Monash University’s Parkville campus and three major hospitals are all nearby. Families are zoned for Princes Hill Primary School and Princes Hill Secondary College.
We donate a portion of our fee from every property transaction to the Woodards Foundation to support people experiencing homelessness, family violence and social isolation.
