44 Merton Street, Albert Park

Subscribe to regular market updates. ***AUCTION TO BE HELD ON ZOOM - Friday 4th June at 1.00pm*** Situated metres from Albert Park Village, "Lorimer" redefines prestige. Set on 830sqm (approx.) this landmark Victorian residence, in a prominent corner position is steeped in history, having formerly served as a maternity hospital in the early 20th century. It showcases exquisite period features: ornate ceilings, light roses, cornices and arches, as well as original marble fireplaces and stained glass. Dual entries lead to a grand entry hall and wide hallway, from which a selection of living and accommodation areas can be found, including a gorgeous formal lounge with an striking original fireplace and bay windows overlooking the garden. The modern extension emphasizes stunning open-plan living and dining with an open fireplace, lending designer style to the Victorian pedigree, and leads out to a delightful private garden with bluestone-paved entertaining areas complete with strip heating. Set for lavish entertaining, the gourmet kitchen is made for a chef, with stainless steel countertops, abundant soft-close cabinetry, butler's pantry and a centrepiece 1200mm Wolf freestanding gas cooker. The spacious accommodations include a master bedroom with walk-in robe and an ensuite with walk-in rain shower and marble vanity. Two more bedrooms with walk in robes, a fourth bedroom/front lounge, and a well-placed fifth bedroom with built-in robes and independent entry to the side courtyard - excellent potential as a home office. Relax in the indulgent family bathroom with freestanding tub and separate rain shower. Further advantages include ducted heating and cooling, laundry and powder room, intercom security, and a double remote garage via Gray Lane as well as a single garage facing Merton Street. The outstanding location places you a stroll from Albert Park Village and trams, and an easy walk to the beach, Albert Park Lake, St Vincent Gardens, MSAC, and South Melbourne Markets. Within the sought-after Albert Park College zone. Albert Park Primary School Bridport Street Albert Park 83 Danks Street Albert Park 62 Pickles Street Albert Park Middle Park Primary School Richardson Street Middle Park 40 Bay Street Port Melbourne Montague Continuing Education Centre 100 Montague Street South Melbourne Mac Robertson Girls High School 350-370 Kings Way Melbourne Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School 57 Miles Street Southbank Port Melbourne Primary School 415 Graham Street Port Melbourne Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne Grammar School Domain Rd Melbourne Christ Church Grammar School 677 Punt Road South Yarra St Kilda Park Primary School 68 Fitzroy Street St Kilda South Yarra Primary School 601 Punt Road South Yarra Melbourne Girls Grammar 86 Anderson Street South Yarra New Generation College Level 6 152-168 Elizabeth Street Melbourne The Meridian International School 196 Flinders Street Melbourne 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Level 3 - 169 Swanston Street Melbourne DOXA School West Melbourne 300 Rosslyn Street Melbourne West Melbourne High School Forrest Hill South Yarra 168 Exhibition Street Melbourne St Michael's Grammar School Holmes Secondary College 185 Spring Street Melbourne Windsor Primary School Presentation College Windsor 187 Dandenong Road Windsor 6 Prince Patrick Street Richmond Simonds Catholic College 273 Victoria Street Melbourne West Christian Brothers' College 11 Westbury Street St Kilda East Richmond Primary School Brighton Street Richmond