12 Best Street, Fitzroy North, Vic 3068

For Sale by Expressions of Interest closing Tuesday 29th October at 5:00pm

Discover a hidden family sanctuary behind a striking patinated profile with this expansive 400 sqm (approx.)  warehouse conversion featuring grand spaces, alfresco areas and secure parking. A captivating conversion spanning 2 extensive levels, this magnificently transformed and long-held residence under a soaring timber-trussed ceiling reveals vast interior space with a family-oriented layout wrapped in classical, modern and industrial aesthetics all secluded within the friendly North Fitzroy Village. Once the iconic Weeties building and later Cadet Shoes, this historic property now offers an extraordinary interpretation of its storied past introduced by grand double doors into a villa-style entry before a fireside reception hall where an exposed brick wall seemingly stretches on forever. A staircase to the first floor leads to 3 spacious bedrooms where each features a high timber ceiling and the main impresses with its marble-finished ensuite and a superb balcony with views towards the city. The additional bedrooms, each with built-in robes, are serviced by a family bathroom featuring a spa bath and marble vanity. As a prelude to the ground-floor grandeur within, a large study and big bedroom offer fabulous flexibility while further, original and restored steel fire doors open into a refined formal dining room connected to a huge open-plan kitchen equipped with an Ilve stove, Miele dishwasher and copious cabinetry. Nearby is a family bathroom, massive laundry and a versatile rumpus, studio or extra bedroom with a loft. Anchored by a towering lodge-style stone fireplace in an authentic warehouse domain, an immense living and dining zone with a light and airy ambience extends to a covered terrace and courtyard that’s an entertainer’s paradise with its commercial-grade cooktop, BBQ, rangehood and pizza oven backdropped by high original walls and a grand old gumtree. Also includes hydronic heating, split-system air conditioning, video intercom, alarm system and prized remote-control off-street parking. A one of a kind that’s also a once in a lifetime family lifestyle opportunity, this substantial city-edge warehouse conversion is fully secure and secluded just footsteps to cafes, restaurants, wine bars, shopping, Piedimonte’s supermarket, Edinburgh Gardens, walking trails, trams, Rushall train station, community library and an assortment of schools.