In a coveted South Melbourne address behind a humble Victorian cottage façade, bespoke excellence by Coy Yiontis Architects introduces a rare find in contemporary living across three transparent pavilions. New standards of modern sophistication as published in ‘100 Top Houses from Down Under’ (2005), ‘Australian House & Garden’ (2006) and ‘Designing for Success’ (2004) deliver an outstanding transformation/extension comprising the utmost privacy and exclusivity.
Seamless indoor/outdoor environs connect zoned entertaining through soaring ceilings and pivoting glass walls, showcasing an open plan living and dining domain with a tranquil tiled pond and fireplace, opening to a spacious alfresco area underscored by travertine. A state of the art kitchen centres generous proportions, featuring a Calacatta Marble island bench, integrated Miele appliances, hidden appliance cupboard, Ilve cooker and JennAir two door fridge.
A light filled guest oasis presents a secondary lounge and powder room/laundry, with views of a solar heated 2m deep lap pool. Expert accommodation totals three bedrooms, plus a dedicated separate study. The downstairs bedrooms share and optional open air ensuite with spa bath enjoying courtyard outlooks through sliding doors, original open fireplace, plantation shutters and built in robes.
First floor master bedroom suite showcases a built in robe walkway with ironing station, city glimpses and a Calacatta Marble ensuite with glass ceiling, retractable blind, eye-level concealed storage joinery, heated mirror and double showerhead.
Includes BBQ gas outlet, reverse cycle heating/cooling, motorised blinds, home automation (Clipsal CBUS), underfloor heating, auto reticulation system, ethernet cabling, eclectic storage throughout, store room, wine cellar with 250 bottle capacity and secure garage parking with private laneway access.
Enviably positioned walking distance from Albert Park Lake and Driving Range, MSAC, Anzac Gardens, Clarendon Street stops, trams and cafes, South Melbourne Market and myriad schools.
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