72 Spensley Street, Clifton Hill, Vic 3068

This inviting red-brick gabled residence (c. 1910) has been meticulously renovated to optimise light and space. Set behind a landscaped cottage garden, the house is entered from a lace-trimmed verandah opening to a wide hallway with a fretwork arch. Two large bedrooms, both with open fireplaces and quality built-in wardrobes, open off to the left. Bedroom 2, like the third bedroom in the new part of the house and the sleek contemporary bathroom with double shower and full-size bath, looks into a private internal courtyard with pebbled water feature. The third bedroom has a drop-down staircase leading to a surprisingly large loft play and storage area, which could double as a home office.

Every room of this house is suffused with natural light. The new kitchen and living area, set past a well-equipped European laundry, faces north through a wall of black-framed glass. The kitchen, with caesarstone benchtops and premium appliances, has large preparation areas and an island breakfast bar. Floored in polished concrete, the well-proportioned living and dining zone flows out to a deep private courtyard, paved and landscaped with mature golden robineas and hedge plantings, which screen off the secure garaging entered from George Street.

With many period features, ducted heating, r/c airconditioning and abundant storage, this fine property is in the heart of Clifton Hill Village, close to schools, parkland and public transport. Land size: 5.5m x 40.2m (18' x 132')
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd