Double fronted, freestanding and entirely unexpected, this architect-designed Victorian residence offers a peerless lifestyle base for extended families in a prominent inner-urban setting, moments from the light rail and Bay Street’s shopping precinct. With an extra-wide frontage and secure rear garaging via Little Derham Street, it reveals an extraordinary layout, designed to unite the original 1890 cottage with a contemporary architectural home, able to connect as one or function independently over a single, versatile title.
Linked by a poolside courtyard and internal gallery hall, the two residences each reflect a high standard of living and finish, revived to place modern-day living and entertaining at the fore. Period beauty and oversized proportions introduce the two-bedroom Victorian cottage to the front, immediately captivating with brilliant northern light, open-plan living and dining with a red brick fireplace, and a luxe kitchen appointed with Miele appliances. Stone surfaces carry from the kitchen to the central bathroom, offering a refined counterpoint to the character of the bygone era, with bi-fold doors extending to the courtyard for full-scale entertainment. To the rear, the striking architectural family home continues a sublime sun-filled design through soaring high ceilings, a double-height void to a second level and an expansive entertaining zone. Open-plan living and dining zones, with polished concrete and natural timber floors, transition to multiple al-fresco zones, hosted by a gourmet kitchen and scullery, appointed with integrated refrigeration and premium Miele appliances.
Upstairs, a grand north-facing main bedroom features a walk-in robe and dual vanity en-suite, followed by two additional bedrooms, a central bathroom and a mezzanine living area with abundant storage. Complete with a dedicated home office, city aspects through the trees, a large laundry, powder room and internal entry from the double remote garage, it offers an exclusive and all-encompassing lifestyle base for families seeking independence and unbeatable flexibility. Finished with hydronic heating, split system AC, solar-heated pool, monitored alarm system, video intercom, marble-detailed bathrooms, outdoor shower, and irrigation, it sits just moments from the beach, CBD, excellent schools and the South Melbourne Market.
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