280 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne

Subscribe to regular market updates. An iconic residence in the ever-desirable Emerald Hill precinct, this exquisite, freestanding, double-storey Victorian terrace (built 1875) has been given a superb modern extension and redesign by Clare Cousins Architects, building upon its original period features - soaring ceilings, decorative roses, arches and stained glass - to take full advantage of its particularly large proportions, creating a grand presence throughout. Step inside to find an attractive formal lounge with marble fireplace surroundings. Move through to the fabulous kitchen with acres of stainless steel benchtops, abundant storage and oversized Ilve freestanding gas cooker, overlooking a deep and spacious open-design living zone, with glorious northerly light and picture window with window seat looking out over the beautiful gardens. Designer steel and glass sliding doors open out to an excellent timber-decked entertaining area, taking in the afternoon sunshine and creating the perfect environment for a cocktail with friends. Upstairs, discover a stunning master bedroom with marble-tiled luxury ensuite and robes, and private access to the balcony. The large second bedroom and study makes for the ideal teenager's retreat, while a third bedroom with built-in robes and a second bathroom complete the generous accommodations on offer. With the additional advantages of a ground floor powder room for guests, double glazing for quiet living, hydronic heating and ducted cooling, plus potential for off-street parking, this fabulous home is located moments from the light rail, it's around the corner from South Melbourne Market and cafes, close to the beach, and just minutes into the CBD. Within the sought-after Albert Park College school zone. Montague Continuing Education Centre 100 Montague Street South Melbourne Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School 57 Miles Street Southbank Albert Park Primary School Bridport Street Albert Park Mac Robertson Girls High School 350-370 Kings Way Melbourne 83 Danks Street Albert Park 62 Pickles Street Albert Park Melbourne Grammar School Melbourne Grammar School Domain Rd Melbourne 40 Bay Street Port Melbourne Middle Park Primary School Richardson Street Middle Park New Generation College Level 6 152-168 Elizabeth Street Melbourne The Meridian International School 196 Flinders Street Melbourne Port Melbourne Primary School 415 Graham Street Port Melbourne 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Level 3 - 169 Swanston Street Melbourne Melbourne Girls Grammar 86 Anderson Street South Yarra Christ Church Grammar School 677 Punt Road South Yarra South Yarra Primary School 601 Punt Road South Yarra DOXA School West Melbourne 300 Rosslyn Street Melbourne West 168 Exhibition Street Melbourne Holmes Secondary College 185 Spring Street Melbourne Simonds Catholic College 273 Victoria Street Melbourne West Melbourne High School Forrest Hill South Yarra St Kilda Park Primary School 68 Fitzroy Street St Kilda 6 Prince Patrick Street Richmond Richmond Primary School Brighton Street Richmond Carlton Gardens Primary School Academy of Mary Immaculate 88 Nicholson Street Fitzroy Collingwood English Language School 19 Cambridge Street Collingwood 107 King William Street Fitzroy