THE DEAL
Nestled among what is widely regarded as Ascot Vale’s finest street, this captivating terrace, built c1888, offers a lifestyle opportunity of eminence, convenience, and exclusivity, perched magnificently atop prestigious Rothwell Hill.
With the surrounding streetscape famous for its heritage architecture and rarity of turnover, the home itself sits in a row of only four—each featuring the tuckpointed Hawthorn brick, wrought-iron fence and lacework, and tessellated-tile veranda more commonly found in the luxury terraces of East Melbourne, Carlton, and Fitzroy. An inviting hallway’s towering, intricate ceilings and Baltic-pine floors set an instant tone of grace and grandeur, with a serene front lounge glancing at greenery through delightful bay windows. Providing the welcomed option of one-level living, a robe-lined guest room boasts a trendy ensuite, while a luxe upper bathroom with standalone soaker tub joins impressive storage in serving four large, upstairs bedrooms.
Enjoying all-day rays courtesy of extensive window coverage and a clever northern courtyard, an open-plan hospitality space integrates a stone-top kitchen with waterfall island, stepping through bifold doors into a tranquil backyard with thriving plant life, room to entertain, and roller-door access via a wide rear laneway (space for two cars off-street). Its function-focus and standard of specification promising ease and comfort long into the future, highlights include ornate fireplaces, comprehensive heating/cooling, a full-size laundry, outstanding natural light, and zoning for revered St Mary’s/Ascot Vale Primary Schools.
Its immediacy to elite private schools underwriting family appeal, a Walk Score of 92 demonstrates the home’s astounding amenity, sitting just metres from Puckle Street and Union Road’s array of shops, cafés, and restaurants, trams bound for Highpoint, hospitals, and universities, and Ascot Vale Station reaching the CBD in 4 stops.
SEALS THE DEAL
The craftsmanship and stunning views on display from a full-width front balcony, standing strong after 137 years and set to captivate long into the future.
