100 Powlett Street

East Melbourne VIC 3002

An essential element of Powlett Street’s magnificent streetscape, “Offley House” is a grand Italianate terrace that salutes its heritage while offering superb modern amenity from north-facing living to secure off-street parking and expansive self-contained guest accommodation wrapped within the home’s iconic bluestone walls.Standing proudly in “Canterbury Terrace”, an elite row of 16 residences built from 1877 and notable as the longest known terrace in Victoria, the home mirrors its sophisticated setting while a short walk to Fitzroy Gardens, the MCG and CBD.Dignified reception rooms are superbly scaled and impactful with soaring ceilings, two original fireplaces with marble mantles and original bi-fold doors; while an arched hallway leads through to a lovely north-facing family living and dining domain and elegant marble kitchen that feels a world away from the inner-city.Three sets of French doors open the space to the sunshine, fresh air and entertaining deck with sun blinds that brings you down to the deep north-east courtyard with remote garage door to off-street parking for three cars. Two grand bedrooms command the top floor alongside a modern bathroom with laundry, with the main bedroom relishing his and her walk-in robes, a substantial dressing room and ensuites with double shower ( once the main bedroom) and access to the triple arched balcony ideally cited to capture Melbourne’s spectacular sunsets with City glimpses. The self-contained lower level offers fabulous flexibility as extended family accommodation, a Granny flat or teen quarters with the luxury of two living areas, one with courtyard access, sleek stone kitchen with high end appliances, spacious bedroom, modern bathroom and its own Euro laundry.Featuring hydronic heating, powder room, cellar and workshop, and tightly-held since 1993, “Offley House” is a home to be enjoyed by future generations of the one family in a Melbourne locale of distinction. A short walk to the cities best restaurants, cafes and wine bars, Melbourne’s world famous sporting, entertainment and theatre districts, the Yarra River, transport and the CBD.