1 McConnell Street, Kensington, Vic 3031

Weaving on-trend luxuries into an endearing Victorian abode, this extended and enlivened gem delivers a bespoke take on contemporary living among the most prestigious of Kensington’s storied avenues.

Beyond iron lacework and sculpted box hedges, a lovingly reinterpreted interior values versatility and family function, with three impressively spacious bedrooms accompanied by extensive storage and a chic bathroom boasting black accents, a double rain shower, and marble-top, dual-basin vanity. High, detailed ceilings, a corbelled arch, and Baltic pine floors accentuating its period appeal, a broad entrance hall reaches a wonderfully open living/dining space, with a clever kitchen’s stainless-steel stove, oven, and gas top elevating entertaining prowess. Perfect for sun-splashed afternoons surrounded by friends, a low-maintenance yard makes clever use of rear lane frontage, affording the option of secure off-street parking.

With features including plantation shutters, ducted heating, reverse-cycle heating/cooling, and a large laundry, the remarkable home sits between the eclectic dining, first-rate coffee, shopping options, and railway stations of Newmarket and Kensington Village. Hospital, university, and city-bound trams, pristine parkland, and respected schools are steps away, with Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Showgrounds, and the idyllic Maribyrnong River close by.