Cocooned from the world behind a tall fence and a gentle ramble of greenery, this late 1800s residence known as"Belgravia" is nestled between grand historic homes under the shadow of the majestic Sacred Heart Cathedral spire. It's current custodians lavished it with loving care and thoughtful updates while ensuring it retained its heritage charm.
The lush garden entry leads to an elevated, screen-enclosed front verandah bedecked with cast-iron lacework – the perfect place for relaxing with a morning coffee or evening drinks.
Inside, the central hallway boasts bespoke tessellated tiles underfoot with high ceilings and decorative cornice overhead.
The main bedroom includes a walk-through robe to a renovated ensuite complete with twin vanities, bidet, WC, open shower, heated towel rail and more tessellated floor tiling.
Across the hallway, the second bedroom currently serves as a library/study while a flight of stairs leads to the third basement bedroom.
The formal lounge features polished timber floors and cosy gas log fire set in a grand marble and timber fireplace with terrazzo mantelpiece. Windows in the lounge and adjoining dining/music room frame the view of the neighbouring cathedral spire while bevelled glass French doors from the music room open to expansive living, dining and kitchen areas.
The remodelled kitchen has a unique personal flavour with 900mm Ilve stove, Smeg dishwasher, farmhouse sink and two pantries while the dining area can accommodate the largest dining table. The living area is flooded with natural light filtering through large windows and a glass ceiling.
Other notable features include a renovated bathroom with freestanding bath, handbasin, WC, and laundry storage. Ducted cooling, split system air conditioners and under-house cellar.
The leafy back garden encompasses winding steps past an enclosed vegetable garden to a fabulous terraced outdoor living area with sparkling pool centerpiece. Imagine Sunday brunches under the vine-draped wrought iron gazebo with grandstand city views or divine night outdoor entertaining lit by the illuminated cathedral spire.
Blessed with a great location and sympathetic updates, "Belgravia" is a charming home suitable for professionals, retirees or young couples. It offers a personal, private sanctuary with inner-city convenience where you can walk to the CBD for work or shopping, Rosalind Park, View Street Arts Precinct, restaurants, theatres and schools - you'll never need to call a cab again.
