A rare jewel in the iconic Rathdowne Village precinct with its extra-deep landscaped garden oasis and rear dual laneway access, this attractive Victorian terrace c1870 offers exceptional city-edge size and scope that's pure lifestyle gold and good for the soul. Instantly alluring in a tight-knit, blue-chip community-minded locale that's safe and progressive, this updated 2 bedroom residence with its quintessentially classic façade is awash with natural light, soaring-ceiling spaces and precious room to move, inspire, dream and relax. Rewired, replumbed and reinvigorated on bluestone foundations, the timeless single-level interior combines comfort and charm before revealing its highly sought-after secret that unfolds privately at the rear: a beautiful and extensive garden that with a bountiful lemon tree and automatic watering system is a happy place for BBQs and entertaining that extends to a powered parking garage. Certain to impress and indulge buyers looking for more, this exciting attribute adds to the dynamic overall appeal delivering additional land to plan for perfection with an absolutely stunning renovation and extension (STCA). Quietly and conveniently located in a historic Carlton North pocket with one of Melbourne's most coveted inner-city postcodes, this delightful home launched by a welcoming hallway leads to 2 spacious bedrooms before a central living room and a character-filled dining area. An updated modern kitchen boasts stainless-steel appliances and is further complemented by a sizable bathroom and laundry. There's also gas heating, air-conditioner and an NBN connection. Take this unique terrace to a luxurious next level and add significant value while relishing in an outstanding lifestyle near Rathdowne Street's cafes and restaurants with its fine food, famous names and familiar faces, dog-friendly Curtain Square, leafy Princes Park, Lygon Street shopping, Cinema Nova, trams, the hospitals precinct and Melbourne University. Princes Hill Secondary College zoned.