Located at the heart of a historic city-edge pocket lies this absolutely charming 2 bedroom Victorian presenting a rare opportunity of character, comfort and extraordinary potential offered for the first time in 28-years. Amid the tightly-held grandeur of a prestigious residential gateway to Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building, this inviting single-level terrace is perfect for those with a vision to immediately live in or rent out while planning for an excellent Carlton future only metres to Murchison Square. Front high-wall privacy and rear ROW convenience complement the enticing indoor-outdoor spaces of this delightful brick home where an arched hallway with a high ceiling leads to 2 generously-proportioned bedrooms where both include tall and spacious built-in robes. A sky-lit living and dining room with split-system heating and cooling flows to an updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances including a Miele dishwasher, while it also opens through sliding doors to an east-facing, courtyard-set timber deck with a handy undercover area. Further is a combined bathroom and laundry including a separate toilet, while the freshly painted interior is complemented by ceiling roses, NBN connection and generous fitted storage. Instantly enjoy the warmth and ease of this classic Carlton oasis and be inspired to restore, renovate or completely reimage (STCA) for a highly sought-after lifestyle surrounded by perfectly-preserved period streetscapes, elegant parkland and a timeless inner-north ambience. Everything is situated within walking distance from the lively café and shopping scenes of Lygon and Brunswick Streets to the beautiful Carlton Gardens, trams, Parkville train station, Queen Victoria Market, major hospitals, schools and the University of Melbourne.