52 Simpson Street, East Melbourne

Subscribe to regular market updates. Building and Pest report for 52 Simpson Street, East Melbourne Retaining all the romance of its era in the refined surrounds of Melbourne’s most exclusive postcode, this generously renovated brick Victorian balances original elegance with impressive modern living just a few blocks from the CBD, Fitzroy Gardens and the MCG. The only surviving residence of three known as Holyrood Villas, the home retains its unusually decorative double fronted façade with iron lacework, steeply pitched slate roof and early stables, now converted into modern accommodation. Tucked behind a high fence with secure entry, a courtyard garden precedes a traditional central hall that gathers together the ground floor main bedroom with built-in robes and ensuite and spacious formal living and dining areas cleverly zoned either side of a central open fireplace. Flexible living and entertaining continues beyond with an easy flow in to relaxed open plan living/dining areas which, together with a second living domain, open to a private rear garden with paved entertaining beneath a magnificent neighboring Elm Tree. In the heart of these areas, a stone finished contemporary kitchen featuring AEG cooking appliances and Bosch dishwasher adds everyday ease alongside a contemporary laundry with storage. In their own zone, three additional bedrooms are hosted by the charming dimensions of the early stables, one on the ground floor and two upstairs with a central bathroom. Multiple skylights ensure abundant natural light illuminates this impressively proportioned cityside home with split cooling, timber floors, secure entry and the inner city luxury of off street parking via side ROW. Just one kilometer from the City’s famous Spring Street, enjoy an extraordinary lifestyle in this community focused location. Walk down the street to local cafes, restaurants and bars, a few blocks to iconic Fitzroy Gardens, the MCG, trams, trains, through renowned Yarraside parkland to the Theatre, Arts, and Sports and Entertainment precincts, Royal Botanic Gardens, the Epworth and Victoria Street Hospitals, and more. Enjoy easy access to leading private schools and major arterial links, including the Monash, Tullamarine and Eastern Freeways. Thu 21 May.12:00pm - 12:30pm Sat 23 May.1:00pm - 1:30pm Richmond West Primary School 25 Lennox Street Richmond Collingwood English Language School 19 Cambridge Street Collingwood Abbotsford Primary School Lithgow Street Abbotsford Lynall Hall Community School Cnr Gleadell & Highett St Richmond Richmond High School Holmes Secondary College 185 Spring Street Melbourne 168 Exhibition Street Melbourne 46 Otter Street Collingwood Trinity Catholic School 57-59 Davison Street Richmond North Academy of Mary Immaculate 88 Nicholson Street Fitzroy The Meridian International School 196 Flinders Street Melbourne Sophia Mundi Steiner School St Marys Building, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St Abbotsford 107 King William Street Fitzroy Melbourne Girls Grammar 86 Anderson Street South Yarra Fitzroy Primary School 319 George Street Fitzroy Richmond Primary School Brighton Street Richmond New Generation College Level 6 152-168 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Level 3 - 169 Swanston Street Melbourne 6 Prince Patrick Street Richmond Carlton Gardens Primary School Melbourne Grammar School Domain Rd Melbourne Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne High School Forrest Hill South Yarra 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School 57 Miles Street Southbank Clifton Hill Primary School Christ Church Grammar School 677 Punt Road South Yarra Mac Robertson Girls High School 350-370 Kings Way Melbourne Hawthorn West Primary School 20 York Street Fitzroy North