THE DEAL
With the attitude of a New York warehouse loft and the understated sophistication of Scandinavian design, this extraordinary 1920s red-brick conversion has been brilliantly reimagined to maximise northern light and phenomenal, uninterrupted views across Melbourne's skyline, with cutting-edge interiors and the added advantage of a secure remote garage. Hidden along the cobblestones of historic Jones Place, the architect- and interior designer-led renovation brings contemporary luxury to a remarkably private, no-through lane, moments from Queen Victoria Market, Flagstaff Gardens and the CBD.
Two beautifully appointed bedrooms occupy the ground floor, including a generous main with extensive robes and a versatile second with external access and a concealed Murphy bed, alongside a luxurious bathroom with underfloor heating. The skyline steals the show upstairs, with an enormous picture window capturing glistening views beneath soaring curved ceilings, as natural light pours into the substantial living and dining spaces by day and glittering city towers create a rare spectacle after dark. European engineered oak floors extend to a striking kitchen with Polytec cabinetry, Italian porcelain benchtops, a custom hosting island, and premium integrated Bosch and Miele appliances, while French doors open to a landscaped and broad private terrace, adding another dimension to year-round entertaining.
Every detail speaks to the quality of the transformation, from the bespoke finishes and clever storage to the fitted study nook and considered garden spaces. With secure garaging, an integrated laundry, an alarm, an irrigation system for the terrace garden, and discreet pedestrian entry through ROW, the design makes the home exceptionally easy to maintain, leaving weekends free for the city's best restaurants, markets and everything else just beyond the front door.
SEALS THE DEAL
From coffee at Auction Rooms to dinner on Errol Street and a performance at Arts House, this is a neighbourhood that rewards getting out and about, with the rest of the city only a short tram ride away. And with your own garage, the peaceful setting of a no-through lane, and the turnkey luxury on offer, there's not a lot left to think about.
