159 Gipps Street, East Melbourne, Vic 3002

Appreciate the history and frame the future of LITTLE PARNDON, without doubt one of Melbourne's most significant homes, built c1862 by Ravenscroft and Oldfield for the renowned landscape artist Eugene von Guerard. For many years the residence of Australia's 16th Governor General Lord Casey and Lady Casey, this elegant Georgian influenced home enjoys one of East Melbourne's most attractive positions moments from Fitzroy Gardens. Classically understated aesthetics set the tone for interior spaces of remarkable originality, including a north facing living room, central dining and a separate kitchen of evocative character. Two upstairs bedrooms, each with open fire places and built in robes, a serviceable bathroom and a romantic tower retreat or study add to the interest and intrigue while a private courtyard, garage and self-contained studio apartment complete a property with a significant back story - and enticing possibilities going forward.