A Significant Victorian Family Home

This prized landmark residence, with historical significance features elegant proportions and has been impressively renovated and extended to an uncompromising standard. Set behind a railed fence, this grand home has an unusual character, created by its elegant return verandah, balcony and pillars. Light and spacious with soaring ceilings it offers a versatile family sanctuary with elegant flowing interiors perfect for family living, retreating and entertaining. <br/><br/>Clever design and planning by renowned architect Nicholas Murray, have resulted in an inversion of the traditional nineteenth-century floorplan with four generous bedrooms, main with ensuite and built-in robes on the ground floor, allowing the upper levels to be made into living spaces designed to take advantage of beautiful natural light and spectacular views. The ground floor also includes a large family room area with doors extending to the landscaped courtyard garden with stunning pool and spa.<br/> <br/>The original staircase leads up from the front hallway to a light filled expansive kitchen, meals and living with large deck. The kitchen offers an entertainer's paradise with quality appliances and great design offering plenty of cupboard and bench space. An additional set of stairs lead to the gracious formal living and dining rooms, which can be closed off by decorative arched timber double doors featuring open fireplace with a marble-mantel and access to the original wrought iron wrap-around balcony. Add to this an exceptional roof top terrace with outdoor kitchen and incredible city views - perfect for entertaining or enjoying a quiet evening in. <br/> <br/>Further highlights of this outstanding home include side drive to a car space, separate laundry with ample storage and bench space, original timber floors, excellent storage, hydronic heating, spilt system heating/cooling and secure video intercom entry.<br/><br/>The Drummond Street location is perfect and within moments of Rathdowne Village, schools, shops, cafes, Princes Park, sporting facilities, CBD bound trams and Lygon Street. An incredible family home ready & waiting to create fresh stories and everlasting memories. Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd.