A compelling blend of captivating character and contemporary enhancement cocooned behind a secluded native garden, this attractive 2 bedroom terrace balances spacious proportions, light-filled comfort and stylish aesthetics in a private and quiet, indoor-outdoor setting. Convenience is a key factor here, as situated between North Fitzroy Village, the Edinburgh Gardens and Rathdowne Street cafes, this superb single-storey home is desirably located for a fabulous low-maintenance, inner-city lifestyle within quick and easy walking distance to an exciting range of amenities. From picturesque profile to inviting interior, arrival is impressive as the layout unfolds from a traditional arched hallway with a high ceiling and polished floorboards to reveal 2 oversized bedrooms where each with its distinctive style includes built-in robes and ceiling fans. A large and open, sky-lit living room warmed by an Amesti cast-iron wood heater is perfectly sizable and comfortable, flowing to a brilliantly renovated rear kitchen and dining area bathing in north light that features terrazzo-style tiling and benchtops, stainless-steel appliances including a dishwasher, customised joinery and soft-close cabinetry along with a versatile coffee bar and laundry area. A beautiful bathroom continues the theme of updated perfection with its frameless-glass shower, semi-freestanding bath and brushed brass tapware, while a double-glazed sliding door provides seamless access out to a sun-drenched courtyard garden that ideal for peaceful alfresco entertaining, also includes a big lock-up shed and secure gates for possible off-street parking. An outstanding sanctuary of space and calm in a prime Fitzroy North position, this highly-appealing residence with its rear laneway access offers an excellent, easy-care lifestyle opportunity only moments from surrounding eateries, shopping, bakeries, trams, parkland and schools, as well as Lygon and Brunswick Streets, Rushall train station and Melbourne University.