535 Punt Road, South YarraVIC

Beautifully updated for contemporary inner-city living, this three-bedroom semi-detached Victorian cottage is centrally located, with easy access to the CBD as well as the north and south of Melbourne. Nearby Toorak Road links to the east and west as well. A tall brick wall with lockable gates shelters a private front courtyard and single off-street parking space. The rendered façade has original detailed window and arch surrounds, while the elaborate front verandah (with rare ‘ogee’ curve valued in mid-Victorian times) retains the period cast iron filigree, ornate posts and tessellated ‘Harlequin’ tiling.

The grand entrance hall sets the scene with the original archway, ceiling rose and timber mouldings. Ceiling heights throughout soar at over 3.4m. The hallway leads into a central living room with floating timber floor. North-facing glazing steps out onto a delightful raised patio of brick, timber and paving, ideal for reading and chatting at a garden table. The modern galley kitchen is bright with a glass door to the rear courtyard. It features a glamorous waterfall breakfast bar; Caesarstone benchtops; soft-close cabinetry including pantry; internal laundry; and leading ILVE stainless-steel appliances with gas cooktop. The kitchen serves a dining area that is more like a glass conservatory, with large corner windows flowing out to a timber deck and large paved terrace surrounded by curved brick planters and landscaped gardens, perfect for BBQ entertainment.

Three spacious double bedrooms each have plush carpeting, ample natural light and garden views. The front two bedrooms feature original cast-iron fireplaces with marble corbelled mantelpieces, and the master bedroom enjoys an ensuite and built-ins. The modern bathroom and ensuite both feature a semi-recessed vanity basin. Healthy, energy-efficient and cost-effective hydronic heating is provided throughout. Although modernised, this lovely home displays its former glory with original fireplaces, mantelpieces, panelled timber doors, double-hung windows, mouldings, corbelling, and decorative elements.

Besides being a stunning family home, it is ideally located within a 2 minute stroll of Fawkner Park, close to the Alfred hospital and a prime location to take advantage of renowned shopping and dining precincts of Chapel Street and Toorak Road and some of Melbourne’s leading schools.