117 Blyth Street, Brunswick, Vic 3056

THE DEAL
Grand while graceful; elegant while extravagant. This c1902 Federation-era landmark is among the area’s most iconic homes, revitalised to offer vast proportions, instant comfort, and unrivalled scope for intergenerational living, all tucked behind the best of Lygon Street.

On a street famous for its prominent, period residences, the storied home and deep land holding lie beyond a wrought-iron fence typical of the era, with leadlight windows and a wide veranda augmenting the appeal of a timeless facade. With soaring, ornate ceilings, intricate fretwork, hardwood and Baltic-pine floors, marble-encased fireplaces, and box-bay windows framing garden outlooks, old-world charm is prevalent across two luxe storeys, combining to give a family all the space it could ever need. Eight internal bedrooms span both levels, joined by abundant storage and two lavish bathrooms with separate, extra toilets.

Capable of hosting droves of guests both inside and out, substantial front dining, central lounge, and back family/meals zones combine effortlessly, while swathes of marble, plentiful cabinetry, a lengthy island, dishwasher, and 900mm Smeg cooker enhance a skylit kitchen primed for hospitality. Bifold doors open into a versatile sunroom, covered alfresco, and northern yard that take entertaining credentials to another level, while a self-contained back unit sees a broad living/meals space, storage-rich second kitchen, and large bedroom/bathroom pairing prove ideal as a professional’s base, teenager’s escape, or visitor’s suite.

With the main home’s upstairs retreat delivering further flexibility, other highlights include comprehensive heating and cooling, six WCs in total, a full-size laundry, sizeable shed, gas fireplaces to lounge and family areas, and parking for several cars securely off-street.

SEALS THE DEAL
An outlier in the inner-northern landscape thanks to its sheer scale and heritage significance, it’s mere footsteps to Lygon Street’s celebrated coffee, culinary, and after-hours scenes, bustling Sydney Road, CERES Community Park, respected schools, and the Merri Creek Trail, while a quick tram, train, or bike ride to the city’s animated heart.