Set amongst refined period Victorian homes in the heart of Parkville this charming Victorian home offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of historic Melbourne. Held by the same family for 50 years offering immediate comfort with potential to create your dream home (STCA). Featuring a northern rear aspect and vast rooms the elevated home was previously extended and provides a serene escape from the hustle of city life in this quiet residential area. A wide side hall provides an inviting welcome revealing soaring pressed metal ceilings, oversized rooms, original timber floorboards and stunning period details. Generous accommodation includes two bedrooms, main with built in robes and open fireplace/marble mantel and the second bedroom with an attic study and storage. The hallway leads to a huge full width formal living room with open fireplace and flows through to the open plan dining room, kitchen and living overlooking the north facing garden. Plus, a spacious studio allows space for the creatives or an exceptional work from home space.
Outside the surprisingly deep courtyard garden is well established with easy off-street parking via wide right of way (ROW). Other highlights of the home include gas heating, central bathroom and laundry. On the edge of the city, it is also ideally placed close to universities, schools (zoned to University High School and North Melbourne Primary School) CBD trams, the hospital precinct and extensive parklands.
