221 Richardson Street, Middle Park

Expressions of interest close 3 December Its charm palpable and its position unparalleled, this revitalised gem delivers a bespoke, luxurious take on the timeless Victorian single front in what is, without doubt, one of Middle Park’s most esteemed and exclusive avenues. The surrounding streetscape adored for its wonderful width, period architecture, and towering London Plane trees, a classic white-picket fence and weatherboard facade promise a charming stance for decades to come, with a divine interior perfect for professionals and young families alike. With a soaring ceiling ensuring an unforgettable first impression, spacious living and dining spaces centre around a double-sided fireplace, flowing effortlessly into the plan’s stunning focal point. Brilliant coverage of full-height windows brings sublime sunlight to back meals and stone-top kitchen areas, with the space spilling into an outdoor domain tailor-made for the regular host. A broad alfresco remains usable across the year, with a wonderfully low-maintenance yard, rich with thriving greenery, simply sensational on cloudless afternoons and summer nights. Passive light a point of emphasis throughout, a sumptuous second storey sees high-set, tinted glass span a central corridor and two substantial bedrooms, with ventilating louvres to a luxe main bedroom and ensuite plus extensive storage to both main and guest. A period transformation fusing ageless character with modern refinement, highlights include Smeg appliances and plentiful cabinetry to kitchen, reverse-cycle heating/cooling, hardwood floors, ducted vacuum, a downstairs powder room (third WC), and full-size laundry. Its remarkable placement meaning a car is seldom needed, Armstrong Street’s flourishing culinary, shopping, and afterhours scenes, Albert Park Lake’s walking track, sporting fields, and Grand Prix circuit, the city-bound Light Rail, blissful Middle Park beach, and evergreen vibrancy of Victoria Avenue/Bridport Street all sit steps away, with South Melbourne Market, lively St Kilda, and the CBD nearby.