7 Howard Street, Brunswick, Vic 3056

Among a street loved for its quaint cottages, community spirit, and limitless lifestyle appeal, this one-of-a-kind abode showcases the seasoned expertise of a globally acclaimed owner-designer, fusing period substance and cultured chic with a wonderful connection to nature.

Behind a tall paperbark, classic picket fence, porch with palladiana stone floor, and lush, irrigated landscaping by Florian Wild, the home’s inspired interior sees exposed brickwork, Baltic pine floors, and high, ornate ceilings pay homage to c1901 origins, while countless luxuries and designer selections deliver refined comfort for the most discerning. An evocative palette of tones and textures is headlined by Belgian sheer and block-out curtains, new blackbutt-lined walls and ceilings, the vibrant blue of a central doorway, and deep reds offering a nod to French modernism, all joining an open wood fire in enlivening lounge and dining zones. A Spectra marble threshold marks movement to a kitchen with handmade tiles, swathes of quartzite, and a sink mixer by Perrin & Rowe, while a recessed feature window frames calming sights of thriving flora.

Glancing at an entertainer’s backyard through a circular, steel-frame window, a first-class bathroom displays marble, terracotta, mosaic tiles, fluted glass, and a custom Volker Haug sconce, while a neighbouring powder room enjoys its own distinctive character courtesy of Venetian polished plaster, a quartzite floor and bespoke stainless-steel vanity. Smartly distinct from entertaining spaces, two substantial bedrooms are accompanied by impressive storage, while the home’s lengthy list of highlights includes solar energy, a Back2Base security system, hydronic and under-floor heating, air conditioning, extensive insulation, an entrance skylight, alarm, outdoor shower, 100% tufted-wool carpet, Joseph Giles door hardware, and Astra Walker tapware.

While a rear-laneway roller door enables secure parking, unrivalled amenity means car is simply not a necessity, with the home just footsteps from great coffee, peaceful parks, numerous trams, Anstey Station, and the shopping, dining, and afterhours scenes of Lygon Street and Sydney Road.