104/5 Curran Street

THE DEAL North Melbourne's prestigious 'Hotham Hill' plays host to this landmark, boutique complex bearing the same name, with residence 104 a brand-new haven of lock-and-leave luxury placed by the best of the inner city. MGS Architects illustrate their award-winning acumen throughout the building's ten wonderfully distinct, completely private residences, with the home itself employing high-end appointments, veteran craftsmanship, and outstanding space in the pursuit of executive, easy-care luxe. As practical as it is attractive, the interior's three sizeable bedrooms are accompanied by abundant robe storage, a chic central bathroom, and twin-basin master ensuite. Hospitality is a genuine joy both inside and out, with substantial living and dining zones stepping seamlessly onto a covered terrace wonderful for a morning coffee listening to birds, afternoon barbecue alongside friends and family, and evening cocktail before indulging in the local nightlife. Augmented by reverse-cycle heating/cooling with individual room controls, European oak floors, extensive bespoke joinery, sheer curtains, a video intercom, basement storage cage, and swathes of Italian Carrara marble, lifestyle appeal is simply unrivalled, with Hotham Hill a quiet, leafy escape from the nearby bustle. While two secure basement car spaces ensure commuting is a breeze, a car is rarely necessary, with everything from Royal Park's vast expanses to Peter McCallum, Royal Children's, Melbourne, and Women's Hospitals, Arden Street's oval and recreation centre, trains and trams, and verve surrounding Errol Street mere steps away. SEALS THE DEAL Anyone who loves to cook is sure to feel at home in a gourmet kitchen, with Carrara Marble surfaces the perfect counterpart to plentiful cabinetry and a gas cooktop, oven, and integrated dishwasher by Miele.