42 Lulie Street, Abbotsford, Vic 3067

Brilliant reinvention by award-winning architect Amy Muir has transformed this historic residence into a shining contemporary retreat only metres to the river and Victoria Park. Dorothy Terrace 1888 is an Abbotsford land-mark where behind a Hawthorn brick façade and Boom-era parapet stands this beautifully converted balcony terrace where meticulously curated architectural elements draw in streams of natural light. Wide aperture openings, dual-level skylights and towering ceilings work in harmony to redefine the space of this sensational home where a free-flowing design of effortless form and functionality creates a wonderful, light-filled, indoor-outdoor setting within this remarkably attractive heritage row. Oak flooring at the entrance hall extends to an open-plan dining area before a stylish living room with a wall of custom bookshelves that overlooks and opens with double-glazed French doors to a private veranda enhanced by a cleverly integrated storage unit topped with succulents offering a secure and practical space for bikes and bins. At the rear a stunning gourmet kitchen perfectly caters to all culinary needs with its waterfall stone island and soft-close cabinetry seamlessly integrating Miele appliances and a slide-out pantry, while expansive glazing frames layers of courtyard greenery. Thoughtfully designed as an outdoor room, the secluded courtyard is fringed by lush garden beds with climbing vines and Manchurian pears creating a leafy alfresco oasis with a handy wet area. The main bedroom situated upstairs is a showcase of elegance with a ceiling rose, cornices and six-panel floor-to-ceiling built-in robes, along with French doors opening out to a sunny balcony. A versatile study/rumpus area introduces the second bedroom where elevated robes sit above double-glazed sliding windows framing a serene tree-top’s outlook to the east. Further is a sky-lit modern bathroom plus there’s a European laundry and generous understairs storage. This impeccably designed urban sanctuary from Muir Architecture presents an exceptional low-maintenance lifestyle opportunity within easy walking distance to LoJo cafes and shops, Victoria Park, Dights Falls and Yarra River trails, the Con-vent Arts Precinct, vibrant Smith Street, train station and schools.