492 Canning Street, Carlton North, Vic 3054

A premium address and a sensitive period-style renovation combine to give this 1880s terrace outstanding appeal. With an outlook over the wide Canning Street plantation, the tuck-pointed and lace-trimmed cottage is just round the corner from Rathdowne and Nicholson Street Villages, and close to Lee Street Primary. Entry is to an arched hallway, floored in richly-polished hardwood, from which open two sunny double bedrooms (both with OFPs) and a large bathroom, superbly fitted with modern clawfoot bath, separate shower, and sleek laundry facilities. Light streams in to the side rooms from a south-facing light court - no dark 'railway-carriage' effect here! The hallway opens out into an elegant living room, where an ornate overmantel encloses a new gas log-fire. Set to the rear is a well-proportioned kitchen and meals area; the kitchen features finely crafted timber cabinetry and granite benches. There is a seamless link between old and new sections of the house - high ceilings, windows and cornice detailing are a perfect match with the original fittings. Every room contains deep cornices and ceiling roses. A sunny brick-paved courtyard, housing a timber workshop/storage room, has potential car access from a right of way. Here is a renovation of integrity and quality - see it and be delighted!