22 Murchison Street, Carlton, Vic 3053

Beyond its magnificent neoclassic colonnade, decorative iron lace & florid tile work, lies a home of refinement and distinction - a prized family residence offering a rare glimpse into the graceful Carlton of yesteryear. Offered to the market for the first time in over a generation, it presents a fortunate purchaser the chance to live in one of Melbourne's most prestigious & sought after locales.

Boasting unmatched vistas overlooking Murchison Square and nestled in a private residential square noted for its intact period streetscape, it lies metres from the lush Carlton Gardens with its fountains and flowers and regal Exhibition Building. Featuring flourishes of period detail throughout - including warm honey timber tones and accents, soaring ceilings with bas-relief plasterwork and stately open fireplaces, it's traditional floorplan has been modernised for contemporary living.

Greeting you as you step inside beneath the lead light and through the sturdy wooden door are two original sitting rooms. Often sought but rarely found, it offers the option of configuring the downstairs with two separate living zones. The lovely front room looks directly over Murchison Square and is adorned with classical Victorian features including an open fireplace with stone mantle, ornate cornice's and a delicate ceiling rose. The possibilities are endless as this tranquil area would make an ideal second lounge room, home office, formal sitting area to escape to with an engrossing novel or perhaps that special spot to display a much loved piano.

Beyond lies the cosy casual living room with charming ivy and courtyard views, toasty gaslog fire and a clever semi-open plan arrangement to the timber colonial-style kitchen and dining area with plentiful wooden cabinetry and preparation space. A charming arched feature window allows brilliant Northern light to bathe the downstairs in sunshine and survey's the picture-postcard pretty brick courtyard, enhanced by mature trees, shrubbery and meandering creepers.

Upstairs, this uniquely spacious home boasts three peaceful bedrooms: the extravagantly large master suite with grand height ceilings, stone fireplace and built-in-storage is the centrepiece of the home. With double sash windows overlooking the green beauty of Murchison Square and beyond over the Carlton Garden's treetops to the twinkling lights of the city centre offering an interesting kaleidoscope of colours and an irreplaceable view. The two additional bedrooms enjoy sunlit views over the historic slate rooftops, bluestone paths and period facades of Carlton.
A timber central bathroom with shower/bath combination, natural ventilation and colonial-style vanity with storage service the home, ideally positioned centrally between the bedrooms.

Other benefits include gas wall heater, handy separate outside laundry for extra storage and an additional quintessentially inner- city Melbourne outside WC. In an unparalleled lifestyle position discover a world of amenity and convenience, the gently dinging trams on Nicholson Street toll in the distance and will whisk you into town, stroll the quaint streets of old Carlton town past cornflour blue laneways and quaint Victorian cottage's to the vibrant buzz of Melbourne University and culinary traditions of Lygon Street. Meander through the vast acreage of the Carlton Gardens to the city along the Golden Mile, immersing yourself in the charm and splendour of Marvellous Melbourne's architecture and colourful characters. Loved and adored by the local residents, homes in this historic precinct are closely guarded, this may be a once in a generation opportunity.