88 Lewisham Road North, PrahranVIC

Recognised by industry awards and featured in numerous publications including Vogue Living, architect Lucy Clemenger’s own home, Victoria Gardens House, is a fully renovated double fronted brick Victorian offering four bedrooms plus study accommodation with direct access to magnificent Victoria Gardens at the rear. Surrounded by all the energy of its vibrant inner-city location, the design takes inspiration from the much-loved local landmark behind, delivering an environment that is at once tranquil park side sanctuary, sophisticated entertainer and robust family home.

Kept perfectly private behind an c.1880’s façade, the home’s original elegance has been meticulously restored and renovated whilst at the rear, stunning contemporary spaces seamlessly transition to private indoor/outdoor entertaining areas and a serene Fiona Brockhoff designed garden with secret door to the waiting parkland beyond. Carefully chosen to reference the remarkable setting, a range of superb designer finishes offer style, sophistication and leading-edge function including Carrara marble tiles, benchtops and vanities, premium Oak cabinetry, hardwood and polished concrete floors, and architectural timber detailing.

Three front rooms retain their original elegance with soaring ceilings including a living room with fireplace and bay window, the generous main bedroom featuring bay window, fireplace, concealed walk-in robe and marble ensuite, a moody 4th bedroom or library with open fireplace and built-in bookcase/storage and remarkable custom wallpaper. Marking the transition to contemporary spaces, clever Oak panelling conceals a wine cellar and powder room, leading to an expansive open plan living and dining space that includes a large built-in bookcase, open fireplace and a state-of-the-art Poliform kitchen with induction cooktop, mirror finish range, extensive integrated storage, and butler’s pantry. Cocooned in floor to ceiling glass, these areas sit seamlessly within the landscape, enjoying secluded garden outlooks and unforgettable indoor/outdoor entertaining under the centuries old tree canopy beyond. Above, an innovative cantilevered extension hosts two additional bedrooms with extensive built-in robes/storage, one with a park view terrace, a study nook, and exquisite family bathroom.

The home features a concealed family laundry, hydronic heating and heated concrete floors (rear living), ducted reverse cycle cooling, Miele appliances, in ground full scale trampoline, auto garden irrigation, garden storage, secure intercom, alarm and remote gated off-street parking.

Positioned in a peaceful tree lined street, enjoy luxurious inner city living just a short walk from Hawksburn Village, the Chapel Street precinct, Prahran Market, trains, and High Street and Malvern Road trams with minutes to leading private schools, Toorak Village, High Street Armadale, and major arterial links.