49 Hotham Street, East Melbourne

Deadline sale close 20 May at 12pm. Enviably located within one of prestigious East Melbourne’s most tranquil pockets, this superbly renovated two-storey home effortlessly mixes period elegance with light-filled, contemporary style just a short stroll from the iconic East Melbourne General Store, Powlett Reserve and Darling Square. Benefitting from coveted off-street parking for two cars, the circa 1868 house is part of the historic Anerley Terrace, with its classic balustrade and timber fretwork forming an appealing part of the local streetscape. Entering the timeless Victorian home via the gloriously landscaped front garden, a light-filled hallway with soaring ceilings and decorative arch welcomes. Flexible living and dining spaces in this expansively proportioned home include an airy family room at the rear which opens to a verdant, low-maintenance courtyard, the perfect spot for a morning coffee or alfresco entertaining. Back inside and the gourmet kitchen is a stylish and practical space which benefits from granite benchtops, a full suite of Miele appliances including a pyrolytic oven and extensive cabinetry with two sets of pull-out pantry cupboards. Moving upstairs via a handsome staircase, a grand bedroom at the front of the residence showcases the exquisite details that houses of this era are renowned for. Double sash windows, a balcony and leafy views over Hotham Street are complemented by a well-appointed dressing room which is easily converted back into bedroom and a spacious bathroom. The bedroom at the rear benefits from a terrace and chic ensuite while the bedroom downstairs offers further flexibility to be utilised as a sitting room or study, as desired. The appealing residence is further enhanced by a powder room, euro laundry, rear laneway access to a carport via secure roller door, attractive timber flooring, ducted heating and air conditioning and security alarm. Standing proudly in a tranquil enclave that belies its convenient position, this magnificent home is blessed with easy access to Melbourne’s cultural delights, MCG sporting precinct, Fitzroy Gardens, city restaurants, cafes and bistros and the Yarra, with North Richmond station and trams and buses nearby.