Magnificently transformed beyond its breathtaking c1870 Victorian facade, this traditional balconied residence displays a spectacular blend of original elegance and inspired style in one of Melbourne's most prestigious inner-city locales. This showstopping architecturally designed residence over two titles has dual frontages and reveals a remarkable and luxuriously finished indoor and outdoor dimensions, catering to relaxed family living and lavish entertaining.
Imposing with its breathtaking scale and grandeur, honed bluestone walls and floors within the entrance hall pay a subtle homage to the bygone era, merging with traditional Victorian and artisanal themes over the three lift-connected levels. The ground floor is dedicated to work and play, with a theatre space complete with a recessed screen, sound system, and projector, a fitted home office and billiards/living space with an open fireplace. Upstairs, the open-plan living and dining rooms showcase incredible opulence with onyx and marble finishes, custom gas fireplaces and evocative ceilings, opening out to the expansive balcony and statement Gaggenau kitchen.
A sumptuous main bedroom suite continues the luxury on the second level, with an indulgent ensuite, WIR and captivating church outlooks, matched by two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom with a mosaic courtyard mural. An automatic ceiling reveals front-row views over the northern city skyline, Melbourne museum, and Carlton Exhibition Centre from the exceptional rooftop terrace, providing peerless alfresco affluence and an integrated BBQ kitchen.
With a secure garage via Snowball Lane and just moments to the CBD, trams, Carlton Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and Lygon Street's dining precinct, it features pivot doors, onyx bathrooms, a commercial-grade lift, handcrafted handrails and etched glass, reverse-cycle heating/AC, hydronic heating, double glazing, a powder room, secure intercom, alarm, CCTV, and laundry with drying cupboard.
