15 Martin Street, South Melbourne

Subscribe to regular market updates. Within a first-class Emerald Hill position on the outer circle of the St Vincent Gardens precinct, this landmark c1888 Victorian tells a story of unique heritage and state-of-the-art reinvention. One of the last remaining freestanding timber residences of its era in Melbourne, it has been revived and meticulously transformed by Rebecca Naughtin Architecture, transforming a once-modest cottage into a sun-filled contemporary residence of exceptional style. Featured on ABC's Restoration Australia, the design brings light and life to every space, unfolding beyond the idyllic façade and tessellated verandah, with 3.4m-high ceilings, steel-framed transparency, and an original staircase that nods to the home's beauty. Brazilian Blue Roma quartzite, herringbone oak and polished concrete set the material palette, uniting form and warmth across expansive living and dining areas. The Stuv wood-burning fireplace forms the centrepiece within a custom oak-veneer media wall, complemented by quartzite detailing that flows through to the adjoining kitchen with premium Miele appliances and a separate butler's pantry. Continuing the indoor-outdoor flow, an integrated BBQ, lush low-maintenance greenery, and superb privacy create an inviting setting for year-round entertaining, enhanced by brilliant sunlight, secure gated ROW access, and an exterior profile of copper cladding and recycled red brick. Upstairs, the main suite enjoys balcony seclusion, full-height robes, and a marble-detailed en-suite, alongside two additional custom-fitted bedrooms and a sky-lit family bathroom. On the ground floor, a guest bedroom with its original open fireplace, relocated from the upper level during the renovations, offers versatility as a home office or sitting room. Complete with hydronic heating, including ground-floor slab, panels upstairs and heated towel rails, reverse-cycle heating and cooling systems, motorised blinds in the living domain, double glazing, CCTV, European laundry, alarm, solar power, extensive storage including an attic, 100% wool carpet, keyless entry, and potential off-street parking via ROW, it delivers absolute luxury moments from Albert Park Lake, South Melbourne Market, leading schools, and MSAC. Albert Park Primary School Bridport Street Albert Park Montague Continuing Education Centre 100 Montague Street South Melbourne Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School 57 Miles Street Southbank Mac Robertson Girls High School 350-370 Kings Way Melbourne 83 Danks Street Albert Park 62 Pickles Street Albert Park Middle Park Primary School Richardson Street Middle Park Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne Grammar School Domain Rd Melbourne 40 Bay Street Port Melbourne New Generation College Level 6 152-168 Elizabeth Street Melbourne Port Melbourne Primary School 415 Graham Street Port Melbourne Melbourne Girls Grammar 86 Anderson Street South Yarra Christ Church Grammar School 677 Punt Road South Yarra The Meridian International School 196 Flinders Street Melbourne South Yarra Primary School 601 Punt Road South Yarra Level 3 - 169 Swanston Street Melbourne 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne St Kilda Park Primary School 68 Fitzroy Street St Kilda 168 Exhibition Street Melbourne DOXA School West Melbourne 300 Rosslyn Street Melbourne West Melbourne High School Forrest Hill South Yarra Holmes Secondary College 185 Spring Street Melbourne 6 Prince Patrick Street Richmond Simonds Catholic College 273 Victoria Street Melbourne West Richmond Primary School Brighton Street Richmond St Michael's Grammar School Windsor Primary School Presentation College Windsor 187 Dandenong Road Windsor Collingwood English Language School 19 Cambridge Street Collingwood