25 Caroline Street, Clifton Hill, Vic 3068

This charming free-standing residence amidst tranquil gardens on a larger than normal allotment (460 sq.m. approx) is a Clifton Hill classic. Set behind a picket fence and a landscaped cottage garden, the house has all the design signatures of the era; a wide verandah, decorative fretwork and window canopy, and tall red brick chimneys. The entrance hall, graced by an Art Nouveau-style arch, opens to two north-facing double bedrooms, one with a wall of new built-in wardrobes. A large formal sitting room, with mirror-mantelled open fireplace and decorative plasterwork, could be converted to a third bedroom. Also opening from the hall are a tiled bathroom with separate bath and shower, a full-sized laundry and large storage cupboards. Set across the rear of the house are the sunny kitchen, well-equipped with panelled cabinets and stainless steel appliances, separated by an original fireplace from the expansive living and dining area. This delightful room has high Baltic ceilings and a wall of timber-framed glazing opening to a timber deck and the deep back garden, which includes a large storage shed. Including ducted heating, split-system air conditioning, open fireplaces, decorative plasterwork, timber floors and quality fittings, this welcoming property is close to Clifton Hill station, cafes and parkland.