160 Bank Street

South Melbourne VIC 3205

South of the river on our city's doorstep is one of Melbourne's most coveted addresses 160 Bank street South Melbourne. Known up until the mid-19th century as Emerald Hill, this suburb is a flourishing hub of popular eateries, Melbournian-approved shopping strips, & an epicentre for Melbourne's working professionals. A stone's-throw away from thriving Clarendon & Moray streets, this stunning Victorian terrace has been a beloved family home to its current owners for over 50 years & radiates warmth & charm from the moment of entry through its ornate iron gates. Walking up a checkerboard-paved path & past a lush front garden bed, a regal arched-entrance hallway welcomes you with solid timber flooring, original pendant lighting & magnificent high ceilings exuding a sense of grandeur. Off the passage are two adjoining rooms divided by a single bifold timber door, currently used as a large double bedroom & sizable sitting room. Large sash windows flood the spaces in natural light, while original mouldings & ceiling roses introduce you to the history & integrity of this important house. Beyond the grand staircase is a second light-filled sitting room linked to a spacious galley-style kitchen with hand-crafted solid wood benchtops & original arch detailing. Leading off the kitchen is a generous-sized laundry housing a newly renovated modern bathroom with wet area, dual-head shower, & separate toilet. Spanning the length of the kitchen & laundry is a large window wall engulfing the areas in natural, dappled light. Through the glass sliding doors, make your way through the side courtyard draped in creeping grapevines to a generous backyard covered in lush green grass, veggie patches & flower beds. A winding red-brick path leads to a single-car garage, that can be accessed through the laneway to the right of the property. On the upper carpeted level, a second bedroom enjoys stunning city views while to the left is a large well-lit third bedroom, both served by the adjacent bathroom. Follow the passage to the grand master bedroom, complete with built-in robes & large sash windows which open onto the 19th-century terrace's iconic feature the balcony; a fine example of historic Australian architecture, complete with intricate cast-iron balustrades & timber decking, allowing stunning views of this beautiful street whilst basking in the light of the morning sun. Full of warmth & adorned with original features & joinery, this elegant double-story terrace is ready & waiting for its next chapter. A grand home like this demands preservation & a loving touch & is a prime opportunity to own a charming piece of Melbourne's history in this spectacular location.