Balance is at the heart of this character-filled terrace where dual living areas, 2-level accommodation and front and rear garden space come together in perfect proportion, while an original bluestone wall seamlessly connects its historic roots with modern day ease. Long-held and progressively enhanced to deliver a sought-after combination of comfort and potential, this immediately-inviting brick residence c1860 is a striking example of Melbourne's pioneering spirit for the current generation to embrace, enjoy and create a richly rewarding next chapter. A wide, treelined street and an attractive profile introduce a spacious interior where a light-filled living room on polished floorboards links through French doors out to a veranda and courtyard garden. Further is a versatile central lounge or dining room adding a coveted other dimension to the ground-floor layout, while continuing under a timber-beamed ceiling is an open-planned area where the original bluestone wall defines a flexible meals area beside an updated kitchen with quality modern appliances, a walk-in pantry and a European-style laundry. Central is a fully-tiled bathroom with a huge shower, while a large ground-level bedroom with storage is matched by a big top-floor bedroom featuring built-in robes, expansive cupboard storage and views towards the city skyline. A great-size rear courtyard fringed in landscaped beds and exposed bluestone is an idyllic haven for alfresco entertaining that also includes a roller door to a laneway offering handy ROW. Split-system heating and cooling up and downstairs add to a comfortable and evocative setting that with further enhancement, either a simple refurb or more detailed improvement, will take new owners to the next level of style, functionality and long-term rewards in a prized inner-city position. A genuinely rare opening in a quiet pocket just a short stroll to Brunswick Street's vibrant cafes, restaurants and shopping, Rathdowne Village, the Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy Pool, schools and trams, while close to Melbourne University and the Eastern freeway.
