Extra-wide, light & luxurious indoor-outdoor ease
A beautiful double-fronted façade elevated behind north-facing garden provides an enchanting introduction to the evocative period character and innovative contemporary extension of this low-maintenance, single-level residence in a prized Abbotsford setting near parkland and the Yarra River. Make a decisive inner-city move to a quiet and wide street setting by Victoria Park where this distinctive Victorian amid easy-care garden showcases a brilliant indoor-outdoor, light-capturing design enhanced by a cleverly-curated combination of luxury, style and sophistication. A sunlit veranda and a block-fronted profile precede a streamlined interior where a central hallway with polished oak flooring extends to 2 spacious and light-filled bedrooms lending a traditional ambience with heritage ceilings, open fireplaces, tall windows and full height built-in robes. An extra-large bathroom is centrally-situated in a converted room giving new owners space to refresh and indulge in a freestanding bath and frameless-glass shower complemented by a mid-century vanity unit, open fireplace and a huge heated towel rail. A soaring raked ceiling, a polished concrete floor and highlight north windows with louvres create bright and airy surroundings for open-plan living and dining served by an excellent kitchen featuring Smeg and Bosch stainless-steel appliances, soft-close storage and stone benchtops including a breakfast island. Low-set brickwork and broad bifolding windows from the hallway and the living area are an architectural masterstroke for those that love to entertain, by forming an open connection to a landscaped courtyard that’s secluded and sunny while fitted with a gas-plumbed BBQ, a brick fireplace and extensive fixed-ledge seating. Also includes a laundry area, study/work desk, hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning and front to rear side access. A smart low-upkeep proposition for downsizers, first-home buyers, a young family and investors, this stylish double-fronted sanctuary on a compact block offers a unique lifestyle opportunity only moments to tranquil Yarra River trails, the park, cafes, shops, the Johnston and Smith Streets’ precincts, schools, freeway and train station.
