39 Turner Street, Abbotsford, Vic 3067

With a stadium-style view over the iconic oval, this attractive balcony terrace has a prime address in a quiet enclave so close to transport, Dight's Falls and Yarra Parklands. The living room, overlooking the lace-trimmed tessellated verandah, retains its Victorian plaster detail and open fireplace. Overlooking a planted light court in the centre of the house is the first of three bedrooms, also with timber-mantelled open fireplace. A modern extension to the rear houses the dining area and large kitchen, which flows though a wall of glass to a sunny private courtyard. Set to one side are a laundry and a small bathroom. Upstairs are two well-proportioned bedrooms, one overlooking Victoria Park, the other with rooftop views. Between them is a large spa bathroom.

This light-filled property in a rapidly appreciating part of the city fringe is comfortable in its present condition, with scope for further renovation in the future.