9 Anderson Street, SOUTH MELBOURNE

The residence, double storey, double fronted, freestanding and handsome, sits in one of the most historical and sought after pockets in Melbourne.The front garden is beautifully landscaped and mature with central mosaic paving detail. A verandah and stately front door lead into the entrance hall.Adjacent is the library/formal living with stunning timber octagonal bay window. Open fireplace, bookshelves and cabinetry make it perfect to read, relax or work.The boards are polished throughout the ground floor, the ceilings high. A large guest bedroom and fabulous laundry/bathroom with ample storage and laundry shute lead off the wide hallway.Walk further into the expansive, contemporary living space. It sits in perfect harmony to the original home. The ceilings soar and the light floods in.The design offers space and perfectly zoned areas to relax, cook, eat and live. The kitchen of stainless steel, marble and white has integrated state of the art appliances. The windows looking out to the rear garden wrap around the space. The dining area is cleverly positioned adjacent to the kitchen giving it an air of intimacy.The first floor offers three bedrooms. At the top of the stairs two large double bedrooms serviced by a central bathroom with separate bath. The main bedroom is brilliantly zoned. Accessed by a separate door a hallway offers floor to ceiling robes, there is a large walk in dressing room and ensuite with double walk in shower. The bedroom itself is a stunning room, elegant, private and large with double tall sash windows that allow the sun to stream in.The landscaped north facing rear garden is an oasis. Brick paving gives way to mature trees, shrubs, plants and water feature & mains gas stainless steel BBQ.Plantation shutters are installed throughout this fabulous and incredibly functional home. There is massive storage, hydronic heating and so much space. Period residences often look good but don't "work" - here historical form meets contemporary function - brilliantly.All of this so close to the city yet in a quiet and restful enclave, the tram is moments away, Albert Park a 2 minute walk, the lake almost opposite and South Melbourne market within easy walking distance.