Rising from an extraordinary sculptural garden, the ornate profile of this double-fronted family Victorian signals a distinctive synergy of sumptuous character, high-end quality and landscaped beauty on a level north-facing rear 745 sqm approx. allotment. An inner-city sanctuary like no other on a wide Ruckers Hill avenue, this substantial 4 bedroom and study residence with a separate 2-room studio showcases a remarkable combination of heritage features and design sophistication in a brilliantly-curated, single-level setting renovated for contemporary indoor-outdoor perfection. A classic arched hallway beyond a return veranda and stained-glass entrance creates a captivating introduction to 3 exquisite bedrooms with open fireplaces where 2 include built-in robes and boxed bay windows, while a stunning main retreat features a walk-in robe and a stylish dual-vanity, double-shower ensuite. A lavish lounge room equally functional as a relaxing TV/games or entertaining space with bar storage, precedes a fourth bedroom including fitted cabinetry, a large home office (or bedroom), a powder room and a superb centrally-situated family bathroom. Solid herringbone parquetry flooring, extensive customized wall storage and wide black steel-framed glazing with French doors line an extra-large, air-conditioned family living and dining room bathing in northerly light, that delivers a seamless connection to the amazing outdoors and to a breathtaking statement kitchen. A bespoke breakfast island in dusky pink concrete and an opulent chandelier highlight the huge gourmet kitchen overlooking the garden that integrates European stainless-steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, copious soft-close storage and a walk-in pantry. Experience alfresco entertaining at a whole new level from a sweeping terrace with an undercover area (outdoor speakers) that overlooks a vast, secluded north-rear landscape of succulent cacti, stone pathways and circular lawn amid Edna Walling-inspired dry rock walls showered in big-sky sunshine. A flexible bonus dimension at the rear of the property is an air-conditioned studio ideal for musicians, designers, creators and more, alongside a separate Pilates/yoga room or gym that also offers enormous lifestyle versatility. A home of rare warmth, heart and soul, additional attributes include a full-size laundry, zoned central heating/cooling, ducted vacuum, CCTV surveillance, solar electricity, attic storage, remote-control gate with rear lane access, big storage area, no-water botanical gardens, and ample off-street parking. Northcote like never before yet a natural progression from the norm, this sensational family domain offered for only the third time in its history presents a landmark opportunity in a quiet and community-minded neighbourhood zoned to nearby Northcote Primary and High Schools. Only a few minutes' walk to High Street, get ready to experience one of the great accumulations of cafes, restaurants, wine bars and shops that receives world-wide acclaim from Westgarth to Thornbury Village, as well as Northcote Plaza shopping centre, trams, train station, Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre and tranquil Merri Creek parkland and nature trails.
