68 Carlton Street

Carlton VIC 3053

GRAND PROSPECTS, CARLTON GARDENS OUTLOOK
Here is an exciting opportunity to restore a huge Victorian residence to its former magnificence with the addition of contemporary spaces and amenities. This tall balcony terrace, distinguished by graceful iron pillars and intricate lacework, occupies a deep allotment across the road from the Gardens and the Melbourne Museum, within a few minutes walk of the CBD, Lygon Street and Melbourne University. Presently set up as a six-bedroom house, the floorplan could be reconfigured to the original Boom-period layout of two spacious formal living rooms plus four bedrooms, incorporating informal living zones and a new kitchen (STCA), without significantly reducing the private north-facing courtyard. Liveable in its present condition, it includes an updated kitchen and bathroom, with second shower room/laundry.
Unusually, even for an historic house of this scale, there is direct access from the upper level hallway to the balcony. Fine period features include a handsome staircase with a landing separating the two first-floor bedroom areas, open fireplaces, deep cornices and skirting boards. The property is bordered by other distinguished nineteenth century houses in this elegant street.