45 Richardson Street, Albert Park, Vic 3206

Transformed through a ground-up reimagining, this first-class Victorian pairs style and substance with function and flexibility on one of Albert Park’s most coveted, leafy streets.

Designed by Zeno Entity Architects and nestled beyond a wrought-iron fence, tessellated-tile veranda, and leadlight window, a brilliantly worked interior spans two levels, showcasing an array of modern luxuries while remaining true to period roots. A towering 3.3m ceiling makes a lasting impression, with a broad hallway stepping through an intricate arch en route to a magnificent main living area. A brass il Fanale pendant acts as the space’s centrepiece, with entwined living and dining zones featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, a 200-bottle wine rack, and custom crafted American oak joinery truly setting the home apart from the rest. Sliding glass streamlines flow for indoor-outdoor entertaining, with a timber deck and Krause-Brick alfresco area perfect for barbecues and after-hours drinks. A gourmet kitchen is sure to excite the most passionate of cooks, with striking marble benches joined by a fully integrated fridge/freezer, rounded island for casual meals, and Miele appliance suite spanning two ovens, an induction cooktop, and integrated dishwasher.

With ensuite access to a central bathroom, the ground floor bedroom gives the option of single-level living. Upstairs, the exceptional master is enhanced with a built-in dresser, skylit walk-in robe, and ensuite with soaker bath, twin shower, and double basin. The generous third bedroom, also upstairs, boasts an entire wall of robe storage and private ensuite looking at verdant surrounds, with a sitting zone handy as a play area or retreat. Swathes of Lorde White marble enliven the kitchen and bathrooms, while other highlights include Apaiser stone basins and baths, rose-gold Sussex tapware, ducted heating/refrigerated cooling, hydronic-heated panels and towel rails, solid American oak floors throughout, automated blinds, an alarm, fitted office for two professionals, and laundry concealed by a flush pivot door.

Among the plane trees and heritage architecture that see Richardson Street so adored, it’s just steps to the beach, Albert Park College and Primary (zoned for both), Gasworks Arts Park, MSAC, the 1 tram and 96 Light Rail, Albert Park Village, and bustling Bay Street, with the market, lake, and CBD close by.