1038 Drummond Street, Carlton North, Vic 3054

In one of North Carlton's finest streets, this substantial and immaculately presented terrace residence has so much to offer - family-size living, a versatile floor plan, excellent period detail, a superb location and potential to extend (STCA) without compromise to the outdoor living space. Entered from one side of the lace-trimmed verandah via an arched porch, the house opens to a broad return hallway, floored in mellow Baltic pine. Overlooking the tree-lined street is the first of three very large bedrooms, all with abundant natural light. The hallway, with side entry to a light court, opens out to a graciously proportioned living room. The large tiled bathroom and the kitchen have been modernised; the kitchen, with lots of timber cabinetry, is open to an expansive dining area. A full-size laundry/utility room and second WC are situated off the deep paved courtyard, which has potential parking from the wide right-of-way entered from Park Street.

This inviting property retains a wealth of period detail, including open fireplaces and mirrored overmantels, decorative plaster work and picture rails. And what a location - close to Rathdowne and Nicholson Villages, transport, bike paths and Princes Park.