Hidden behind the façade of one of Bendigo’s rare Art Deco heritage icons is this New York-style loft apartment, bathed in light and oh-so easy to love. Enjoy the city’s grand and gracious CBD as your very own backyard, where leafy Rosalind Park, artsy View Street, award-winning cafes and restaurants and boutique shopping are just beyond the private entrance. The property is a feat of architectural brilliance, incorporating timeless interior features such as a double-height raked ceiling, skylight and clerestory windows, exposed beams, polished floorboards and white painted masonry walls. The flexible floorplan is full of intrigue and possibility, thanks to the spacious, full-length loft area. There are two larger-than average bedrooms off the long entrance hall, both with a built-in-robe and brick feature wall. The beautiful bathroom has a shower over a corner spa bath, a floating vanity and blue-sky views. The open-plan living area and kitchen will be the go-to place for all future gatherings. The current owners’ indoor plants are thriving in the natural light, just as you will. The contemporary kitchen has a pantry cupboard, dedicated breakfast bar, and stainless-steel dishwasher, under-bench oven and gas cooktop. Take the staircase to the loft level, where 4.1 x 10.2m of open space awaits. This is currently configured as a studio-style third bedroom and living area. Beyond the loft is access to the rear rooftop patio, with views of the gracious Old Post Office clock tower and the treetops of Rosalind Park. Morning coffee and evening drinks have never had a better setting. Outside, the parking is a “first in best dressed” basis in the private laneway where vehicle accommodation is provided but not guaranteed between business hours. Research the apartment’s potential as holiday accommodation, or claim it as your own brilliant bolt hole high above the city.
