A more beautiful looking Victorian in Abbotsford is hard to find, and combined with a spacious single-level interior, an attractive rear garden and secure 2-car parking, this stunning family residence c1893 presents a perfect inner-city opportunity only footsteps to the Convent Arts Precinct and the Yarra River. A magnificent double-fronted façade adorned by tuckpointed Hawthorn brickwork, a slate roof and a decorative lace-trimmed veranda sets an ornate tone for this Italianate-style villa that in a landscaped setting of around 300 sqms offers an exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A grand entrance with stained-glass detail, an arched hallway and high heritage ceilings leads to 3 large bedrooms including built-in robes where an oversized main captures an abundance of sunlight while the third offers 2-way ensuite access to a big contemporary bathroom featuring a frameless-glass shower, separate toilet and a dual stone-topped vanity. An elegantly-styled living room delivers impeccable comfort before flowing through to a casual dining area with garden access and an immaculate modern kitchen complete with an impressive suite of high-quality stainless-steel appliances. Flexibility is a focus of this outstanding floorplan with a conservatory-style sunroom at the rear to configure as desired and a separate externally-accessed room offering excellent potential as an office or studio, gym or simply a workshop or a storeroom. Meticulous landscaping highlights a beautifully-presented back garden where a paved alfresco terrace provides an idyllic space for private outdoor entertaining amid fragrant lavender and established trees, while further with easy lane access and a remote-control door is a huge double carport. Also offers laundry area, 4 open fireplaces, electric panel heaters and wall-to-wall carpet. Tucked away in a peaceful pocket, this captivating sanctuary with a striking street presence showcases gracious period character and expansive family appeal within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, gastropubs, galleries, schools including Abbotsford Primary and Sophia Mundi, train station, the Main Yarra Trail and parkland.
