Compelling contemporary form and classic period features brilliantly converge in this outstanding 3 bedroom terrace delivering stylish light-filled living near excellent amenities. A captivating heritage profile with tessellated tile-framed garden and a Boom-style façade creates a beautiful presence on a quiet city-edge street for this stunning Victorian residence where a single-level interior with north-side orientation extends to a superb entertainment courtyard and secure off-street parking. Arched hallway entrance on warm polished floorboards reveals an exceptional layout with 2 spacious bedrooms fitted with built-in robes and a bright living room showcasing original character including Wunderlich pressed metal ceilings. A flexible third bedroom or study, along with a mod-ern central bathroom precede a fully-integrated stone and timber gourmet kitchen featuring stainless-steel appliances and French doors opening to a deep north-facing light court. The soaring architectural lines of a vaulted timber ceiling define a sublime family/meals area on terracotta floor tiling that seamlessly connects to a secluded alfresco terrace swathed in greenery and a car parking space secured by remote-control roller door. Also offering a laundry area and a large fully-lined attic space as well as hydronic heating and split-system air-conditioning, this impeccably presented residence combines all the elements for inner-city success in a low-maintenance setting that's perfectly tailored to a growing family or discerning downsizers seeking a sophisticated inner-city sanctuary. Zoned to Princes Hill Secondary College, the sought-after position in a peaceful Carlton North pocket is surrounded by the vibrancy and convenience of Rathdowne Village cafes and restaurants, shopping precincts, parklands including Curtain Square and Edinburgh Gardens, walking trail to Princes Park, trams into Lygon Street and the city, Melbourne University and major hospitals. A remarkable lifestyle opportunity with nothing further to do than relax and enjoy.