106 Canning Street, Carlton, Vic 3053

An evocative bluestone profile in a historic quarter of Carlton reveals the wide, spacious and elegant 2-level interior of this attractive terrace with a tranquil garden courtyard. Perfectly enhanced and expanded for excellent current-day living, this inviting residence c1870 showcases a stunning combination of original period refinement and contemporary quality in a stylish and flexible, low-maintenance package just a short stroll to exceptional city-edge amenities. A broad arched hallway on polished floorboards launches a superbly-designed and functional floorplan starting with a versatile lounge room or possible extra bedroom (marble fireplace) followed by 2 generous bedrooms, a central family bathroom and a European laundry. A first-floor retreat is set to impress with its fully-fitted study including storage linking to a large main bedroom offering absolute comfort with its walk-in robe and a smart ensuite. At the rear is an expansive, full-width living and dining zone with ex-tensive bifold doors that integrates a premium gourmet kitchen featuring European stainless-steel appliances and a stone-finished island bench, while just outside forming an idyllic backdrop is a private, east-facing terrace fringed in garden for fabulous alfresco entertaining. Also includes hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning and security alarm system. University High School zoned, this remarkable family sanctuary presents an opportunity that’s not to be missed in a highly-coveted location full of life from nearby Lygon and Brunswick Streets retail-restaurant precincts and Rathdowne Village cafes to the Carlton Gardens, bicycle paths, the University of Melbourne, major hospitals and trams into the city.