99 Hotham Street, East MelbourneVIC

From Victorian beauty to inner city trophy residence, the rebirth of this heritage jewel is nothing short of remarkable. A residence of prestige and prominence in Melbourne’s most exclusive postcode, magnificent Halloween c.1880 has been utterly transformed by a visionary Elenberg Fraser, creating the ultimate East Melbourne lifestyle residence. Honouring the past whilst delivering a state-of-the-art contemporary home, the breathtaking design provides 1160 sqm (approx.) of leading-edge luxury with lift, multiple living and entertaining areas including a spectacular rooftop with mini pool and skyline views, seductive swimming pool, gym and wellness retreat, cigar and wine/tasting rooms, opulent main bedroom suite, comprehensive security, and the extraordinary East Melbourne rarity of an 8-car garage. Built to the highest international standards by industry luminary Krongold Constructions, the home’s exquisite original façade forms the gateway to a six-star energy-rated home of sophisticated style and utterly uncompromising finish right down to its premium concrete construction. Positioned in one of East Melbourne’s most coveted locations, “Halloween” is just 400m from the Fitzroy Gardens, 750m from the MCG and just a short, 20-minute walk from CBD.

Meticulously designed with meticulous attention to detail, five-bedroom six-bathroom accommodation has been flawlessly finished with high ceilings, heated marble and timber floors, superb custom cabinetry, handcrafted lighting and door hardware by Mark Douglas, marble bench/ and vanity tops, Gessi tapware, and landscaping by award-winning Nature’s Best Landscaping. A traditional central hall passes an ensuite guest bedroom, study with gas fire and formal living/music room flowing to zoned open plan areas that feature living with feature gas fire, concealed TV and extensive storage, dining with built-in servery and a simply breathtaking Italian marble kitchen appointed with a sculpted statement island, WOLF cooking appliances, Subzero fridge/freezer, two dishwashers and butler’s pantry with second Sub Zero fridge/freezer. Floor-to-ceiling glass creates a seamless transition to effortless indoor/outdoor entertaining with night-lit green walls and landscaped outdoor spaces hosting undercover dining with built-in BBQ kitchen featuring WOLF BBQ, under bench fridge, dishwasher and sun awning, full size bathroom with pool laundry, and dark mosaic tiled impressive pool with sun terrace. A polished plaster helical staircase rises from living areas to four beautifully appointed bedrooms including one with walk-in robe and ensuite, two served by a central bathroom, and the jaw-dropping main, an unequalled retreat occupying the entire front of the first floor. Opulence is the signature, with a floating bed and sculptural Kelly Hoppen freestanding bath the centrepiece around which curved walls conceal a full marble ensuite with twin Kelly Hoppen basins and make-up station, expansive fully fitted walk-in robe with dressing, shoe carousel and storage island, twin fridge drawers, gas fire and chandelier.

Above, the spectacular rooftop takes entertaining to a whole new level with a similarly appointed Wolf BBQ kitchen, Zucchetti freestanding mini spa pool and auto wall and roof panels that reveal mesmerising CBD and skyline views.

Additional highlights include the dedicated wellness level with gym, Starpoolsteam shower, infrared sauna, zero gravity dry float, mood lighting, Fendi lounge and hidden bathroom, basement tasting and cigar rooms, fridge drawers, air extraction and display storage, two powder rooms, Sonos surround sound on every level, CCTV, keyless and video intercom entry.

This home has to be seen to be believed – Please contact us to arrange a private inspection.