4/166 Holden Street, Fitzroy North, Vic 3068

Historic character and contemporary style are impressively fused in this meticulously renovated apartment on the upper corner of the grand Aberdeen Hotel (1889). Once a bustling hotel, later the Loaded Dog pub and brewery, the building is now home to boutique apartments. Gone are the days of raucous carousing in the bar, as the latest incarnation of the Aberdeen extends its welcome to culture-seeking urbanites in search of North Fitzroy's myriad current attractions - eclectic cafes, bars and restaurants, tram and train transport, Merri Creek and the Edinburgh Gardens.

Entered from the hotel's magnificent Boom-period staircase, the apartment comprises an expansive high-ceilinged living and dining room with an open fireplace. Multiple French doors flow to the lace-trimmed balcony, affording wonderful views from the CBD through to the northern suburbs. The kitchen, open to the living area, is equipped with stone benchtops, Smeg cooking range and new dishwasher. Two light-filled double bedrooms are fitted with custom built-in wardrobes; the main bedroom is graced by a handsome arched window. Opening from a hall to the side are a tiled bathroom, laundry and powder room.

Including 2-car secure parking, this captivating residence features Queensland spotted gum floors, premium double glazing, ducted heating/refrigerated cooling and quality appointments.