A few steps from parkland in a beautifully renovated and extended setting, this stunning solid brick Edwardian is a freestanding sanctuary of exceptional contemporary appeal with a 3 bedroom layout over 2 light-laden levels, a landscaped rear oasis and secure undercover parking. Broad 7.82-metre frontage - matched by a wider rear boundary with vehicle access via remote-control sliding gate - highlights a captivating period profile with undercover entry revealing a flexible interior layout where an extra-large bedroom or sitting room on polished floorboards enjoys a bay window outlook. A high-ceiling hallway leads to a spacious second bedroom incorporating clever design elements with its adjoining study (or walk-in robe) with a storage unit offering shared ensuite-like access to a big, 2-way central bathroom including a frameless-glass shower and a stone-topped vanity unit. A first-floor parents' retreat is the cherry on top of this architect-designed haven featuring a huge bedroom area coupled with a custom-fitted walk-in robe, bottom-up/top-down blinds, smart dual-vanity ensuite and the bonus of a private separate study. Separately zoned is a ground-floor living room bringing in an abundance of light from the north, while further for a family to relax in light-filled comfort is a showcase of architectural innovation for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Starting with a streamlined gourmet kitchen integrating premium European appliances and a breakfast island, this brilliant open-concept space incorporates a superb dining area where dual sliding doors converge onto a wrap-around deck with an automatic retractable awning, easy-care landscaped garden and a carport in a fully reticulated setting. This all-electric, city-edge sanctuary also offers a full-size laundry, ducted heating and cooling, alarm system, solar hot-water, NBN FTTP and secure, front-to-rear side decking access. Zoned to Princes Hill Secondary College, immediately experience a remarkable family lifestyle with this compelling home offering quick and easy access to the Inner Circle Trail, Princes Park and Edinburgh Gardens, the café and shopping precincts of Nicholson and Lygon Streets, Sydney Road and North Fitzroy Village, trams and Melbourne University.