514 Rathdowne Street

Carlton North VIC 3054

A leafy heritage setting within a short stroll to an exciting variety of village attractions reveals the original character and modern quality of this superb 2-storey terrace. Renovated and updated retaining its Victorian charm while highlighting a flowing streamlined floorplan with multiple outdoor areas, this excellent solid brick residence with full insulation and double-glazing is a secluded and serene, city-edge sanctuary. Walk to the wonderful eateries and specialty shops of the Rathdowne and Nicholson Villages while exploring all of the tranquil parks, gardens and bicycle trails that surround this impeccably-presented home offering a fabulous low-maintenance lifestyle combining relaxed, easy living and sunny alfresco dining. Enhanced by ducted heating, air-conditioning, polished Brushbox floors, fireplaces and NBN, the light-capturing interior is launched by an arched hallway leading to a downstairs bedroom, bathroom and dining room overlooking a central landscaped courtyard. Open-plan at the rear under a sensational cathedral ceiling, an immaculate Smeg and ASKO-appointed granite kitchen adjoins a lovely living room with bifold doors that open directly onto a private entertainment deck shaded by a pretty persimmon tree. Situated upstairs are a 2nd bathroom with easy walk-in shower, large main bedroom with built-in robes and a versatile study/office or possible smaller 3rd bedroom. Also offering laundry, great storage and a garden shed, this beautiful double-storey home is a refined retreat located in the Princes Hill SC zone close to cafs, shopping, trams, parkland, Carlton Baths, Melbourne University, hospitals as well as effortless EastLink access.