108 Gatehouse Street

Parkville VIC 3052

Enviably set between expansive Royal Park and leafy Ievers Reserve, this graceful Victorian offers refined current-day living, relaxed outdoor entertaining and parkland views. This beautiful balcony terrace is South Parkville at its most elegant being rich with heritage character while significantly enhanced for a marvellous inner-Melbourne lifestyle surrounded by greenery. Directly opposite the natural landscape of Royal Park on a deep block extending to the English treed serenity of Ievers Reserve, the position is a privilege for residents and this exquisite home is a pleasure to experience. Meticulous improvements augmenting its original period beauty add lasting quality to this substantial home featuring 3 delightful bedrooms (huge front main to recycled Jarrah balcony; marble/slate OFPs) complemented by a glorious Edward John's & Co decorated bathroom. High ornate ceilings, polished Baltic pine floors and antique light fittings are showcased in the arched hallway that leads to a park-side sitting room and formal dining room (OFPs) before a powder room/laundry and polished timber kitchen with Miele appliances. A light-filled rear living room is perfectly designed with wonderful views and dual French doors to an entertainment terrace (water feature) and courtyard garden in a high-wall setting where a remote-control double garage (loft storage) provides effortless access. Also includes ducted heating/cooling, 3-phase power, high-quality soft furnishings, 10mm glass sound-proofing, light court and electric retractable awnings. This magnificent Parkville Victorian is University High School zoned near Melbourne's hospitals and academic precincts, Queen Victoria Market, Lygon & Errol Streets' caf precincts, shopping, zoo and trams to the CBD.