399 Wellington Street, Clifton Hill, Vic 3068

A captivating testament to a rich history reimagined for modern family living, ‘Minerva’ is a renovated grand Hawthorn brick terrace c1888 rising to command sensational city skyline views. An ornate Boom-style façade in tuckpointed Hawthorn bricks creates an iconic introduction to this extraordinary 4 or 5 bedroom residence fus-ing exquisite period character and luxurious contemporary refinement coupled with multiple alfresco areas and secure parking. Traditional entry with an arched hallway on polished Baltic pine floorboards passes a ground-floor bedroom or home office (marble fireplace, BIRs) before a spacious lounge room with a double-glazed door to a light court. A timber beamed ceiling and a polished concrete floor with underfloor heating line an expan-sive rear living and dining zone preceded by a stunning gourmet kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, island breakfast bench and a walk-in pantry while double-glazed steel bifold doors open to a sunny and secluded ter-race courtyard for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Mid-level accommodation comprises of 3 distinctive bedrooms and a stylish modern bathroom (deep soaker bath) with the front bedroom opening to an original balcony and the rear bedroom featuring a fitted desk, built-in robes, a chic ensuite and spectacular city views. The pièce de résistance is a top-floor retreat capturing a panoramic city vista that offers a bedroom, walk-in robe, smart ensuite and a wonderful balcony, while sustainable enhancements such as solar electricity, double-glazing, split-system air-conditioning, ducted heating plus a rainwater tank ensure comfort and energy-efficiency throughout. Also includes Euro laundry, data cabling, attic storage, work-shed and remote-control door off-street parking. ‘Minerva’ with its marvellous heritage profile, extensive family space and uninterrupted city views is a brilliantly renovated lifestyle retreat in a highly convenient location only moments to Queens Parade cafes and shops, Smith & Brunswick Streets’ precinct, Clifton Hill Primary School, bicycle paths, Darling & Edin-burgh Gardens, Fitzroy Pool, trams and train station.