263 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy North, Vic 3068

This magnificent freestanding residence is a brilliant fusion of traditional and contemporary, with vast entertaining spaces, well-separated bedrooms, and abundant natural light. Opposite tranquil Edwardes Place, it has two commanding street frontages. The Boom-period polychromatic brickwork, iron lace and columns have been restored, and shutters adorn the windows to Kneen Street.

At the front of the house a very spacious bedroom with decorative plasterwork and built-in-wardrobes looks out over the landscaped garden. The tall arched hallway opens into another large bedroom, also with built-in wardrobes, accessing a two-way bathroom fitted with a concealed laundry.

At the rear, the hallway opens into a family-size dining zone adjoining the kitchen, superlatively finished for large-scale entertaining with granite benchtops, European appliances, and polished timber cabinetry. The finishes used here extend to the impressive storage units in the living area ? truly a ?Great Room?, soaring to second storey level with huge north-facing areas of glass, with polished stone floor and a Jetmaster fireplace. From here, a glass-balustraded stair ascends to the main bedroom. This spectacular gabled space, drenched in light, has a stone-finished ensuite, with separate bath and shower. A door opens into the attic, fitted as a full-size workshop with good storage areas.

A piazza-style courtyard, with car access, separates the main residence from a former outbuilding, renovated with flair to provide another large bedroom/studio with study area and fully tiled ensuite.

Imaginatively reconceived, superbly finished, with hydronic heating, security system, and reverse-cycle airconditioning, 263 Scotchmer Street is one of North Fitzroy?s most prestigious addresses. Queens Parade, the Edinburgh Gardens and Rushall Station are within a few minutes? walk.
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd