42 King Street, Essendon, Vic 3040

THE DEAL
On the cusp of Mar Lodge in Essendon’s leafy heart, this brand-new residence from industry-leader Code Black sees architectural flair and superior craftsmanship combine in a masterclass of family luxury.

Beyond rounded Krause brickwork, lush landscaping, and a reeded-glass entrance door, a luxe, light-filled interior showcases a level of quality and finish rarely seen in new homes of today. Sleek curves, floor-to-ceiling doors, and Venetian plaster make an instant impression, with a garden-viewing front lounge/office and broad hallway complementing a main section that comes into its own when guests arrive. 3m ceilings, Boston Oak Polytec cabinetry, and striking Nexus Marble join all-day sun in enlivening living, dining, and kitchen areas; the latter sure to impress courtesy of a large butler’s pantry, central island, profuse storage, and a combination of fully integrated fridge/freezer plus dishwasher, double oven, and gas stove, all from Fisher & Paykel. 

With its own elegant ensuite and walk-in robe, a generous lower guest room is the ideal accompaniment to a top-floor master, boasting a private dressing room, twin-basin ensuite, and feature windows framing city glimpses. Curved lines, a soaker tub, dual-basin vanity, and skylit shower enhance a magnificent main bathroom, joining built-in robes in serving substantial third and fourth bedrooms. With scattered skylights attracting ribbons of all-day sunlight, features include solar energy, an upstairs retreat, downstairs powder room, oversized laundry, alarm, video intercom, living-room gas fire and day bed, travertine pavers, Academy tiles, commercial-grade windows, automatic blinds, Nexus Marble stairs, ducted heating and cooling, engineered oak floors, irrigation, a double garage, and extra driveway space.

Executed to a standard befitting its prestige placement, it’s quite literally steps to Lincoln Park for monthly farmers markets, North Essendon Village’s cafés and shopping, and the tram passing Puckle Street, hospitals, and universities on the way to the city centre, while close to DFO, CityLink, the Maribyrnong River, and leading independent schools in St Bernard’s, Lowther Hall, PEGS, St Columba’s, and Ave Maria.

SEALS THE DEAL
A fully tiled, self-cleaning, self-filling, and pump-heated pool is the centrepiece of a completely private, north-facing yard, with a mains-gas barbecue, bar fridge, and alfresco perfect for having family and friends around no matter the occasion.