81-83 Hotham Street, East MelbourneVIC

Surrounded by many of Melbourne’s oldest, most significant, and exclusive period residences, the remarkable architect-designed transformation of this early inner-city home has delivered magnificent four-bedroom three-bathroom contemporary accommodation in one of the precinct’s most prestigious streets. Built c.1855, the street front brick façade remains one of East Melbourne’s earliest constructions, pre-dating most of the area’s iconic landmarks including the Fitzroy Gardens, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Yarra Park’s first Australian Rules Football game, Melbourne’s first Parliament House and the majestic Victorian buildings for which the area is so renowned. Very few Melbourne homes can claim such a rare distinction, even fewer that now provide luxurious contemporary comfort.

Introduced by its original arcaded porch with diamond marble entry, a series of beautifully designed architectural spaces reference their heritage surrounds with soaring ceilings, arched detailing, and hardwood timber floors. Northern light streams through the original street front windows meeting contemporary dimensions whose roof windows, multiple skylights and extensive use of glazing create an inner-city home of beautifully bright natural light – a rare luxury in East Melbourne. Multiple living domains are accompanied by seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining, the option of up or downstairs main suites and a lush, landscaped courtyard doubling as secure off-street parking via ROW for either 1 or 2 cars if deck is removed.

An elegant living room with gas fire flows effortlessly to an adjoining dining domain, also with gas fire and on to generous open plan living areas that feature a chic skylit kitchen with broad stone island and ample storage. Folding floor-to-ceiling glass doors provide a seamless connection to the perfectly private landscaped entertaining courtyard with built-in BBQ. A ground floor bedroom or second master with built-in robes and ensuite unfolds to the courtyard. Upstairs, a library/retreat with extensive custom storage accompanies three additional bedrooms, two with built-in robes served by a family bathroom, the main bedroom behind arched original windows with gas fire, custom walk-in robe with twin storage and sumptuous travertine lined ensuite with twin vanities and freestanding bath and provision for a lift.

Experience a lifestyle available to just a fortunate few where you can stroll to the MCG, Sports, Entertainment and Arts precincts, Fitzroy, Treasury and Royal Botanic Gardens, Yarra River, trams, trains, Universities, major Hospitals and the very best of the CBD.