278 Wellington Street, Collingwood

Subscribe to regular market updates. Internationally-renowned Henry Francis Design has set a stunning new benchmark of architectural artistry and craftsmanship with their visionary transformation of this 2-level corner Victorian that secluded, secure and double-glazed, is a remarkably light, large and luxurious city-edge sanctuary. An original Tom Gerrard mural and secure side entry reveal a comprehensive departure from the building’s former life as a corner shop, with a beautifully-curated, lifestyle-rich contemporary interior entirely reimagined through a brilliant execution of scale, texture and volume. Exposed brickwork, soaring ceilings and polished hardwood floors establish an immediate sense of the extraordinary with a gallery entrance hall setting the tone before a stylish lounge or dining room that equally suited to entertaining or retreat, flows seamlessly through to a light-filled living room with a gas log fireplace, towering fluted glazing and electric curtains. A chic ground-floor powder room precedes a sublime kitchen domain beneath a soaring timber ceiling with expansive glazing framing leafy outlooks. Leathered natural stone and dark-stained cabinetry create a glamorous edge to a premium culinary space featuring a waterfall breakfast island, integrated Miele appliances (induction cooktop, oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer), motorised soft-touch storage, Zip hot water/sparkling tap and a Vintec wine fridge. Just outside is a wonderful rear garden courtyard and terrace, that functioning perfectly as an east-facing extension of the interior, offers outdoor heating, landscaped borders, exposed aggregate driveway and substantial off-street parking (35-amp car charger) accessed via a remote-control roller door. Upstairs accommodation is impeccably resolved and whisper-quiet. A main corner bedroom enjoys a vista over historic Collingwood toward the city, built-in robes and a refined twin-vanity ensuite, while a second bedroom with views incorporates a study nook (ceiling fans in each). A central bathroom is unapologetically indulgent and beautifully highlighted by an original fireplace, circular freestanding bath, frameless shower and a infra-red sauna. Both bathrooms have a heated floor. Other incredible attributes include a European laundry, solar electricity, hydronic heating, full-zoned integrated air conditioning, alarm system, CCTV surveillance, acoustic insulation, underground 3-phase power and visitor parking permits. A breathtaking retreat of unrivalled, high-end perfection and precision, this as-new luxury residence is an absolute revelation just a short, easy stroll to Smith Street’s compelling café and cultural scene surrounded by shops, supermarkets, wine bars and trams to Gertude Street, the Carlton Gardens and the ever-enticing buzz of Melbourne’s CBD. 46 Otter Street Collingwood Fitzroy Primary School 319 George Street Fitzroy Clifton Hill Primary School Collingwood English Language School 19 Cambridge Street Collingwood 107 King William Street Fitzroy 77 Queens Parade Clifton Hill Academy of Mary Immaculate 88 Nicholson Street Fitzroy 20 York Street Fitzroy North Sophia Mundi Steiner School St Marys Building, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St Abbotsford Fitzroy Community School 597-599 Brunswick Street Fitzroy North Abbotsford Primary School Lithgow Street Abbotsford Carlton Gardens Primary School Carlton North Primary School Lee Street Carlton North Richmond West Primary School 25 Lennox Street Richmond Falconer Street Fitzroy North Holmes Secondary College 185 Spring Street Melbourne Fitzroy North Primary School Fergie St Fitzroy North 168 Exhibition Street Melbourne Spensley Street Primary School 193 Spensley Street Clifton Hill Richmond High School Deutsche Schule Melbourne 96 Barkly Street North Fitzroy Lynall Hall Community School Cnr Gleadell & Highett St Richmond Princes Hill Primary School Pigdon Street Carlton North Level 3 - 169 Swanston Street Melbourne Trinity Catholic School 57-59 Davison Street Richmond North The Meridian International School 196 Flinders Street Melbourne Northcote High School St Georges Road Northcote Merri Creek Primary School Miller Street Fitzroy North Brunswick South Primary School 56 Brunswick Road Brunswick East New Generation College Level 6 152-168 Elizabeth Street Melbourne