Originally built for the Methodist Mission Church, this c1880's fellowship hall delivers a galaxy of possibilities amid inimitable character and stylish modernity. Currently presented as a tremendous commercial space with adjoining caretaker's residence on the one title, this two-for-one property also offers opportunities for two businesses to run concurrently on segregated utilities.
Tucked away behind a vestibule entry, the church hall is an inspiring space, framed by a towering 5.4m cathedral ceiling with exposed rafters and bright skylights. Gleaming hardwood floors span the room, inspiring countless options from a crowded art gallery, an immense studio, or an open plan workspace. At front of stage, a kitchen mingles colleagues around a mobile island, while catering to all occasions with a wide Ilve stove and dish-drawers. Outside, a bluestone courtyard offers private alfresco retreat, draped by a soaring wall of lush greenery. A spacious office complements the hall for daily administration tasks, along with a large meeting room with ample storage, two powder rooms, and a bathroom with a makeup vanity.
Accessed via a private entrance or through the office, the upstairs residence bestows modern luxury within a quiet cocoon of double-glazed windows. Hardwood floors lie underfoot in the open plan layout, capturing a stream of northern sun by day, and glittery views stretching from Easey's rooftop trains to the faraway horizon by night.
The practical floorplan dedicates space for relaxation, dining, and to work from home, extending onto a sun-kissed northerly terrace, plus a barbecue balcony for indoor-outdoor enjoyment. Dressed in stone benches and splashbacks, the kitchen is equipped with a full suite of Miele appliances and endless floor-to-ceiling storage, including a walk-in pantry.
Each of three light-filled rooms offer versatility for business or rest, providing generous proportions and substantial storage, serviced by a stylish fully tiled bathroom and a large laundry. Complete with off-street parking for four cars, both premises are wrapped in today's crème-de-la-crème of luxuries.
Set among Smith Street's eclectic eateries, bougie boutiques, and ritzy bars, this unique opportunity is a blissful sanctuary within bustling lifestyle surrounds, situated footsteps from city-bound trams, the Yarra River's recreation, and leading schools, while minutes from the Eastern and Monash freeways, and the endless treats of the CBD.
