173 Bastings Street, Northcote, Vic 3070

Nestled between the best of Northcote and Fairfield, this one-of-a-kind home with a separate studio offers a unique blend of space, retro charm, and clever versatility, perfect for families to instantly enjoy and personalise in years to come.

With its triple-brick construction promising year-round comfort, a family-oriented plan sits behind striking facades to Bastings Street and Victoria Road, with the home and studio combining to feature five generous bedrooms, three bathrooms, an extra powder room, and excellent storage. In brilliantly spacious living and meals areas, timber and exposed brick tones create an atmosphere of family warmth, complementing extensive, high-grade marble and granite. Accessed via a double-width crossover, a north-facing yard comfortably accommodates multiple vehicles across a carport, open driveway area, and oversized double garage with storeroom and second laundry.

The lofted studio with a lounge/meals zone and gourmet kitchen enjoys direct walk-bridge access to the home's vast, second- storey retreat, providing endless usability as a professional's workspace, gallery area, or multiple living zones to give teenagers their own space. A true rarity courtesy of its huge proportions and suitability for a large family so close to the city, other features include backyard tiles imported from South America, an under-home wine cellar, full-size laundry, security shutters, heating and cooling, and a main kitchen ideal for the passionate cook.

Its proximity to amenities is second to none, with the Yarra Trail, acres of parkland, and respected schools (zoned for Westgarth Primary and Northcote High) close by. A car is rarely needed to get around, with High and Station Street cafés, restaurants, nightspots, and shopping options, train stations, city-bound trams, buses to Northland, and the aquatic centre all just footsteps away.