602 Rathdowne Street

Carlton North VIC 3054

Conveying an impressive sense of history and showcasing an eclectic spirit, this distinctive residence opens out to a gorgeous central sunroom and features a versatile, separate rear studio. Closely held by the one owner for 50 years, it presents a compelling proposition in a sought-after stretch of leafy Rathdowne Street.

Starting out life as a classic Victorian terrace in the late 19th century, before a shopfront was added in the early 1900s, various incarnations have included a jewellery, cake and antique stores over the years. The shopfront now suggests convenient home office possibilities, and leads through to a spacious residence filled with heritage flourishes, including moulded archways, decorative ceilings, fireplaces, artful hearths, historic plasterwork and resplendent light fittings.

Set under 3.4m ceilings, the two robed bedrooms off the arched hallway open to a bright living area with a striking central fireplace and exposed brick finishes. The kitchen opens onto the bright sunroom with atrium and secluded courtyard garden, where the separate two-storey studio offers built-in robes and direct laneway access. Further features include separate laundry, split-system heating/cooling, and abundant character.