851 Brunswick Street North, Fitzroy North, Vic 3068

An outstanding combination of versatility and sophistication, complemented by a self-contained studio and garage. This brilliantly renovated terrace offers exceptional 2-level living at the street’s quiet residential end by parkland and village cafes. Local sustainable design specialists, Nott Architecture have excelled creating a cohesive series of stunning spaces for families and downsizers alike. Secluded and secure behind an attractive Hawthorn brick façade, this energy-efficient residence with solar electricity and double-glazing fuses superb Victorian-era character and sensational contemporary expansion. A classic arched hallway entrance with 2 superb bedrooms (built-in robes, open fireplaces), a huge dual-vanity family bathroom and several light courts extends to a second-level with air-conditioning and ceiling fans that features a versatile lounge and/or home office plus a parents’ retreat with a walk-in robe, ensuite and balcony capturing views towards the city skyline. At the rear is an entertainers’ haven launched by an AEG-appointed stone kitchen (induction, oven/steam, dishwasher) with a Miele wine fridge that adjoins an open-plan dining and living area bathed in natural light where double-glazed stacker doors reveal a private, bluestone-paved courtyard with a plumbed gas BBQ. A wide remote-control garage/workshop provides easy access while upstairs is an absolute bonus for buyers with a separate, self-contained studio (living/bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom) that’s perfect for guests/au pair or extra rental income. There’s also a sub-floor, full-height wine cellar or storeroom for the connoisseur or collector. Additional features include a European laundry, hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning, CAT6 data cabling, CAT5 security, surround-sound pre-wiring, polished floorboards, rainwater tank and water recycling system. Peaceful and private in a wide treelined street, this impressive residence with a studio presents a unique opportunity in a coveted inner-city locale, situated within walking distance are parkland trails to the Edinburgh Gardens, Merri Creek and Princes Park, Nicholson Street and Fitzroy North Villages’ cafes and shops, Piedimonte’s supermarket, library, trams, train station and a selection of excellent schools.