Steeped in Fitzroy's Boom-era heritage yet beautifully reimagined for contemporary life, 'Leslie' holds her place with enduring elegance on the corner of Napier and Rose revealing a brilliantly balanced fusion of timeless character, sublime sophistication and high-end modern luxury. Secluded behind an ornate façade, this wide solid brick Victorian's single-level interior unfolds with a refined sense of rhythm where an arched hallway on polished Baltic pine floorboards leads to 3 distinctive bedrooms (2 with fireplaces and built-in robes) including a superb main with a stunning designer ensuite finished with floor-to-ceiling emerald tiles. A central bathroom exemplifies the narrative of renovation excellence and includes a European laundry, while a powder-coated steel door opens to a luminous rear extension launched by a marble-finished gourmet kitchen that with its Ilve range cooker, ASKO dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer and bespoke breakfast island, invites lively conversation as much as it does inspired cooking. Adjoining is a large living area conceived for comfort with its Stûv cast-iron heater and wood storage, entertainment unit and double-glazed, steel-framed bifold doors for a seamless connection to a landscaped courtyard defined by vine-draped walls, integrated pergola, built-in seating and streams of sunshine. A remote-control roller door for secure parking off Rose Street is a prized rarity in Fitzroy, while additional attributes include hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning in every room, Google Nest control, plantation shutters and linen sheers. Semi-detached in a coveted city-edge pocket surrounded by leafy streets and creative vitality, 'Leslie' offers an exceptional synergy of privacy, class and position only moments to Brunswick and Smith Street's celebrated cafes, restaurants, wine bars and shopping, along with the Edinburgh Gardens and trams into the CBD.
