84 Munro Street, Ascot Vale, Vic 3032

Imagined and executed in conjunction with award-winners Architecture by Us, this extraordinary residence weaves flair and fluidity into flawlessly functional plan, placed superbly between vibrant Union Road and the picturesque Maribyrnong River.

Doubtless one of the area’s most remarkable homes, a striking, high-side stance complements the crisp lines showcased throughout. A heavy pivot door opens up to a lengthy hallway streamlining movement from front to back. Bi-fold doors on the northern and southern sides allow for clever cross-ventilation, and a sublime central courtyard with vine-roof pergola casts rays across a quiet living area, while a stunning ceiling void offers depth and dimension to rear sitting and dining zones. 

A trickling pond and vertically curved deck augment a brilliant backyard’s sense of serenity and intrigue, with the space hitting its stride come time to entertain. Fit for the most passionate of cooks, a first-class kitchen offers abundant soft-close cabinetry and extensive stainless-steel bench space, with a 4.5m waterfall island sitting centrally among a fully integrated fridge/freezer and 900mm dishwasher, gas stove, 900mm oven, and dual rangehood.

Servicing robe-lined second and third bedrooms, a lavish main bathroom boasts twin basins, a walk-in shower, and soaker tub, joining a luxe master’s chic ensuite in featuring vanity-width mirrors and a feature window framing garden outlooks. Tailor-made for home professionals, a magnificent mezzanine’s three-user study flanks a reader’s retreat and north-facing terrace, while plans exist to, without further council approval, repurpose the home’s void to serve as fourth and fifth bedrooms.

Its calibre of appointment a point of distinction, highlights include Italian porcelain tiles, lighting by Artemide, substantial attic storage, heated towel rails, security cameras, a remote alarm, shed/workshop, European laundry, two-car garage, and double driveway. Unrivalled amenity places countless allures within metres, with stand-out coffee, long-standing pubs, renowned restaurants, and boutique shops at the end of the street. Acres of parkland and sporting fields reveal Riverside Golf Club and the Maribyrnong River, while trains and trams ensure an easy commute to the city centre.