20 Willis Street, Richmond, Vic 3121

Meticulously crafted with an architect’s own discerning eye for detail, this tri-level, three bedroom plus study residence is an industrially-styled celebration of light and proportion, designed by the highly regarded Julian Martyn. Tastefully combining natural slate, limestone and timber with a discerning use of steel and entire north-facing walls of glass, the home is a feast for the senses that delivers a surreal sense of sanctuary in one of urban Melbourne’s most authentic settings.

Accessed securely via a private, north-facing courtyard, the home is instantly engaging and staggeringly quiet before ascending to an open-plan kitchen / dining / living where hardwood floors are complemented by volumes of timber cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and huge glass sliding door connection to a sundrenched entertainers’ terrace. Climb an open staircase of timber, steel and glass balustrades to discover a top floor main bedroom oasis with an open study, fully-tiled ensuite and brilliant, deep, built-in robe storage, all while offering views that include glimpses of the Eureka Tower and the city skyline.

Importantly, the home also features a lock-up garage and two ground-floor bedrooms – each with built-in robes and sharing access to a central bathroom. Further highlights of this details-oriented home include a brilliant, light-enabling internal courtyard, south-facing skylights to counterbalance north-facing windows and deliver all day natural light, as well as intercom entry, a security alarm, electric heating and air conditioning.

This is the quintessential urban hideaway with a walk-everywhere lifestyle and easy access to the very best bars, cafes, dining of both Church and Chapel Streets, as well as plenty of shopping at Swan Street or at Vogue Chapel, plus you have Barkly Gardens, the Yarra’s trails, multiple trams, trains from Richmond Railway Station for easy access to the CBD, Southbank, sports and entertainment venues.