For Sale via Expressions of Interest closing Thursday 4th December at 3:00pm
A commanding presence within the distinguished 'Drummond Terrace' c1891 reflects the grandeur and scale of this magnificent Italianate residence that was architect designed by the renowned Walter Scott Law, and stands as one of Carlton's most substantial, flexible and remarkably attractive properties. Encompassing 13 principal rooms across 3 expansive levels, this extraordinary Victorian building on a 359 sqm approx. allotment with a deep rear garden and secure parking with ROW access, offers a brilliant opportunity to refurbish as desired with Lygon Street, Carlton Gardens and Melbourne CBD are all within easy walking distance. Ornate arches and ceiling roses, decorative cornices, tall sash windows and marble fireplaces grace a vast tri-level interior with ducted heating where a ground-floor layout extends from a majestic living room and a dining room, to a large kitchen/meals area, powder room (3 toilets), a 2-room subfloor wine cellar/storage and direct access out to an extensive and sun-drenched, rear garden with remote-controlled roller shutter access for parking 4 cars. A multitude of versatile bedrooms (huge front main) and studies matched by additional living spaces, kitchenette, powder room and bathroom occupy the top 2 levels that both spill onto corresponding arched balconies capturing views to the Royal Exhibition Building dome and the spectacular city skyline. Secure a significant piece of Marvellous Melbourne's grand city-edge heritage that with its massive interior of 318 sqms approx., offers enormous flexibility as a highly-impressive family home, a fully functioning office building or a combination of both, with potential to luxuriously enhance. University High zoned within effortless walking distance to the city's theatre, arts, shopping and restaurants districts, Lygon Street cafes and boutiques, Melbourne Museum and the Carlton Gardens, the University of Melbourne, RMIT, Queen Victoria Market, major hospitals, trams and train station, plus easy access to Alexandra Parade and the Eastern Freeway.
