219 Gore Street

Fitzroy VIC 3065

HISTORIC GRANDEUR, CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE
'Cobden Terrace', built in 1869 by the renowned architect James Austin for the influential merchant Thomas Kidney, is a Fitzroy landmark. Its two-storey cast iron verandah, deep windows and decorative brickwork make it an exceptional example of terrace house design. The grand façade of No 219 is matched by the elegant detail of its principal rooms and a recent renovation in contemporary style respects the classic simplicity of the original floor plan.
Entry from the verandah is to a wide hallway, which opens onto formal living and dining rooms - both with marble overmantels - linked by tall folding timber doors. Both rooms have excellent natural light. The hallway, off which is a powder room, leads past a handsome balustraded staircase to a bright informal dining area and a Smeg-equipped kitchen with a full height storage wall which also incorporates a concealed laundry. The rear hallway leads to a paved and landscaped courtyard, with covered entertaining area and timber clad storage room.