139 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Vic 3065

'Sunnycroft' typifies the best in inner urban renovation - the wide and handsome Boom period terrace has been sympathetically restored and extended to create a successful fusion of period elegance and classic modern style. Designed for family living and entertaining, the house is carefully zoned to provide maximum privacy. The tessellated front verandah opens to a high-ceilinged hallway, from which run a spendidly proportioned bedroom (with dressing room and tiled two-way bathroom) and living room/study, equipped with a Jetmaster fireplace. Past a large understair storage area is a full-sized laundry with a door to a courtyard/drying area. Set across the rear of the house is an impressively large living and dining area (with second Jetmaster fireplace and bespoke book storage), open at one end to the kitchen, and at the other through a wall of multi-fold doors to a spacious landscaped outdoor living area with right-of-way access to Little Gore Street. The kitchen, with quality cabinetry, a Kleenmaid range and Carrara marble benchtops (also fitted in the laundry) is a chef's delight. Light streams into the living area from two sides; to the north a second wall of glass faces into a pebbled courtyard.

A central timber staircase leads up to two well-separated sleeping areas. To the front, the main bedroom/retreat has access to a large roof garden with views over Fitzroy; it adjoins a stylish full-sized bathroom, with separate bath and shower, and dual basins. To the rear are two further double bedrooms and the third luxury bathroom (all are fitted with full-size baths).

Both levels of this remarkable house frame tranquil courtyard and treetop views - it's hard to believe that the busy café life of Gertrude and Brunswick Streets is only a few minutes walk away. Meticulous attention to detail is apparent in every room; features include recycled Tasmanian oak floors, plantation shutters, hydronic heating, evaporative cooling and alarm security. See it and be captivated!
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd