503 Station Street, Carlton North, Vic 3054

The classic Victorian facade gives no clue to what lies within - a meticulous rebuilding with crisp contemporary lines, opening interior spaces to the sky and to a delightful landscaped outdoor entertaining area with door to ROW. The lace-trimmed front verandah opens to an airy hallway, constructed as a series of elongated rectangles with a tall skylight. To the right, overlooking the cottage garden, is a large bedroom with open fireplace and shelving. The second double bedroom, with a wall of built-in wardrobes, opens through a Shug door to an attractive pebbled lightwell. To the rear of the house, past a stylish marble bathroom with an adjoining full-size laundry, the hall steps down to a spacious living and dining area, separated by a deep island bench from the state-of-the-art kitchen, with white caesarstone benchtops, pantry, and integrated stainless steel appliances. A split-level ceiling with clerestory northern windows soars above this zone of the house, which opens though a full-height wall of glass to timber decking and a private landscaped garden. A motorised awning ensures that the outdoor space is suitable for all-weather living. A timber staircase ascends from the centre of the house to the main bedroom, which attracts light from three sides. This well-proportioned room has built-in wardrobes, a study area, and a sleek ensuite bathroom with views over North Carlton. This superb residence, with reverse-cycle air conditioning, security alarm and a host of quality appointments, is located minutes from Rathdowne Village, the Edinburgh Gardens and public transport.
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd