9/2 Drummond Street, Carlton, Vic 3053

For Sale by Expressions of Interest Closing Thursday, 14th November - 4pm (unless sold prior)

When it comes to over-sized apartment living it is hard to go past this classic warehouse apartment, especially one that is on one of Carltons premier streets.  

Steeped in history, 2 Drummond Street, known as 'Frosterley,' was built for Dr William Snowball circa 1900. Dr Snowball was connected to the Children's Hospital from 1878 and known as the father of paediatrics in Melbourne.

In 1908, the property was purchased by the Bureau of Meteorology and they built the annex that features apartment 9 around 1938. Melbourne's famous 'four seasons in one day' were monitored from the location, where the BOM used the roof to launch weather balloons. A far cry from receiving your weather reports on your phone!

A short stroll from the world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Melbourne's theatre district or the renowned Queen Vic Market, the location is all about convenience and living a carefree and convenient inner-city Melbourne lifestyle. 

This imposing warehouse apartment, set over two levels offers a unique living environment with super high ceilings and walls of steel framed windows drawing in brilliant north west light.  

One of only nine, the apartment features direct lift access leading to the lower level, where you are greeted by stunning parquetry flooring and have your breath taken away  by the sheer magnitude of the space. Further, the upper level extension features a second kitchen, 2 bedrooms and spacious living spaces. The apartment is set up beautifully for multi-generational living, or can be separately occupied as an investment or dual income opportunity.  

Overall, the apartment features 5 bedrooms, a 6th bedroom or study, 4 bathrooms, dual living zones and a large private terrace, ideal for alfresco entertaining  that takes in the city skyline and magnificent views over the Royal Exhibition Building and Exhibition Gardens. It is an apartment that offers flexibility from so many angles including the ability for a perfect 'lock and leave' lifestyle. 

Lastly the apartment features air-conditioning, 2 secure off-street car spaces and affordable owners corporation fees. 

If you have been searching for a quite extraordinary and spacious inner-city sanctuary, inspect now to be very impressed.