1 Little Baillie Street

Hidden away on a quiet side-street with the best of the city fringe at its disposal, this tri-storey prize employs space, style, scenery, and sunlight to offer a lifestyle that's quintessentially Melbourne. Capitalising on its second frontage to Mawby Lane to feature a double garage, the home spans three storeys to be a turnkey entertainer with room for a family. A ground-floor guest room with an ensuite and walk-in robe is the perfect complement to accommodation on a sun-soaked top level, with a robe-lined third bedroom and smart main bathroom joining a magnificent master with a raked ceiling, clerestory windows, generous storage, and its own ensuite. With remarkable city outlooks an unforgettable backdrop for drinks on a northern terrace, a middle-floor living/dining domain flanks a Bosch kitchen boasting swathes of marble, while the home's other highlights include a cinema setup with in-ceiling speakers, comprehensive heating/cooling, ventilating louvres, hardwood floors, a storeroom, and laundry. Placement by North Melbourne icons Errol, Queensberry, Leveson, and Victoria Streets places everything from gastro pubs to nightspots, cafés, restaurants, and retail no more than a short stroll away, along with Arden Street's oval and recreation centre, Royal Park, Queen Victoria Market, leading universities, major hospitals, Arden Station, and trams for rapid city-centre access.