78 Michael Street, Fitzroy North

Subscribe to regular market updates. A stunning renewal of sophistication and rhythm with a remarkable renovation carving volume and light into a traditional terrace setting, this 2 bedroom residence showcases an entirely new level of luxurious low-maintenance living backed by sensational north-facing alfresco entertaining. Secluded behind a classic tuckpointed Hawthorn brick façade, award-winning architect Emlyn Olaver has created a flawless procession of composure, cohesion and quiet calm throughout a sublime, single-storey interior enhanced by double-glazing, hydronic heating, ducted refrigerated cooling and security alarm. Solid oak floorboards, tailored joinery and soft natural light define the extra-wide dimensions of 2 perfectly-comfortable bedrooms including built-in robes (second with a fitted desk area), followed by a stylish powder room (floor heated) plus a floor-heated bathroom where warm terracotta tiling and brushed brass tapware offset a marble-finished dual vanity, separate bath, walk-in shower and heated towel rails. Light, height and openness combine beneath a raked ceiling that soaring to an expansive picture window capturing a southern sky vista, naturally illuminates a superb living area and a dedicated dining space on a heated concrete floor. This sky-lit zone with its towering stack-sliding door and retractable insect screen extends to a premium kitchen where a 4 metre long island bench in beautiful rhino pink Italian marble complements high-end Miele and Neff appliances (induction cooktop, double ovens, dishwasher), integrated fridge/freezer and adjoining walk-in pantry and laundry. Inspiring form and functionality transitions to a seamless indoor-outdoor flow with entertainers sure to be in their element on a sun-drenched timber deck including a gas-plumbed BBQ. The private north-rear courtyard is lined by crazy paving while an old olive tree, low-set beds and leafy vines give the space a relaxing green patina designed for everyday enjoyment without lifting a finger. Other attributes include attic ladder storage, customized joinery, auto southside awning, un-restricted parking and rear ROW lane access. This refined contemporary expression of light, space and craftsmanship is a lifestyle sanctuary of rare appeal in a premier Fitzroy North position near local cafes, restaurants, village shopping, Rushall train station, trams, schools, Merri Creek trails and the Edinburgh Gardens. Falconer Street Fitzroy North Fitzroy North Primary School Fergie St Fitzroy North 77 Queens Parade Clifton Hill Clifton Hill Primary School Deutsche Schule Melbourne 96 Barkly Street North Fitzroy Fitzroy Community School 597-599 Brunswick Street Fitzroy North Northcote High School St Georges Road Northcote Merri Creek Primary School Miller Street Fitzroy North 20 York Street Fitzroy North Spensley Street Primary School 193 Spensley Street Clifton Hill 39 James Street Northcote Our Lady Help of Christians School 26 Miller Street Brunswick East Princes Hill Primary School Pigdon Street Carlton North Carlton North Primary School Lee Street Carlton North 46 Otter Street Collingwood Brunswick South Primary School 56 Brunswick Road Brunswick East Fitzroy Primary School 319 George Street Fitzroy Northcote Primary School Helen Street Northcote Westgarth Primary School 37-45 Brooke Street Northcote 50 Separation Street Northcote Princes Hill Secondary College Arnold Street Princes Hill 107 King William Street Fitzroy Sophia Mundi Steiner School St Marys Building, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St Abbotsford Academy of Mary Immaculate 88 Nicholson Street Fitzroy Croxton Special School Beaconsfield Parade Northcote Brunswick East Primary School 195a Stewart Street Brunswick East Collingwood English Language School 19 Cambridge Street Collingwood Carlton Gardens Primary School 52 Austin Street Alphington Abbotsford Primary School Lithgow Street Abbotsford