8/98 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, Vic 3065

The Cairo is extraordinary. A living testimonial to Melbourne's lush bohemian history, The Cairo is architect Best Overend's interpretation of a classic London 'minimum flat' - pairing a sense of luxury with art deco city living. The subject of books, music and popular Fitzroy mythology - The Cairo has housed many of Melbourne's most creative, vital individuals. Situated in a perfect brick horseshoe encircling a richly foliaged secret garden, will you add your name to the list of The Cairo's illustrious owners?

Your Cairo flat is perfectly proportioned: from its perfectly round deco porthole door to its spacious private courtyard - an ideal pied-à-terre for first home owners and a chance for fortunate investors the chance to buy a piece significant 20th century Australian architecture. Immediately homely and purposeful, it is quietly & privately sequestered away on the ground floor at the rear of the block and features an intelligent floorplan enhanced by polished boards and lots of natural light.

The living zone is multipurpose, with residents both sleeping and dining in this naturally bright space with built-in-storage. The kitchen is separate (rare for a property of this configuration) modern and enjoys plentiful storage and benchspace plus quality cooker, whilst the contemporary bathroom features bath/shower combination and vanity storage. With a large glass door to a private courtyard enjoying deck and leafy trees and benefiting from grand height ceilings and solid construction, this traditional Fitzroy 'pad' feels lofty and full of possibilities despite its neat size. Anticipate lazy summers lolling in the private garden with book and icy glass in hand - planning weekends of culture and adventure in the exceptional inner-north.

A true hero property, The Cairo will remain eternally jealously held due to its incomparable position: located directly opposite the history Carlton Gardens and grand dome of the Royal Exhibition Building, it is directly on the 96 tramline which offers easy transport to the city's heart. Within walking distance to Lygon Street, Smith Street and Brunswick Street's culture, dining and nightlife, properties at The Cairo present themselves very rarely to the public. Don't think twice.

For more history on The Cairo's mystery and romance, read: http://assemblepapers.com.au/2012/06/18/the-cairo-romance-and-the-minimum-flat