119 Johnston Street

For Sale via Expressions of Interest Set within a beautiful, solid brick heritage building c1900, this remarkable 3 bedroom shopfront residence extends over 2 light-filled levels of stylishly-converted period spaces that are perfect for living, working or short/long-term rental in a Commercial 1 zone at the heart of the hip and happening Collingwood Yards precinct. Secure coded entry opens up a world of possibility for the astute buyer with a huge, open-plan living room or office/studio with its expansive street-front glazing launching the layout that's renovated and ready for immediate enjoyment whether as a residence and business, a rewarding investment or, as has been successfully operating with a high guest favourite rating, a boutique Airbnb. The ground floor continues to deliver versatility and functionality with a powder room, a stylish bathroom and laundry, a secondary living and meals area defined by concrete flooring and a cast-iron fireplace, and an adjoining kitchen fitted with stone benchtops, induction cooktop, black glass oven and a stainless-steel dishwasher, while just outside is a secure, private and paved courtyard. Original pressed metal ceilings and painted timber floorboards frame 3 flexible upstairs bedrooms. A large front main with double-glazing, along with another at the rear both include open fireplaces and split-system heating and cooling, while the central room is easily adaptable when needs arise as a spacious third bedroom or an additional living or office space. With its versatile configuration, independent access and mixed-use zoning, this outstanding home is an exceptional inner-urban asset catering equally to lifestyle, enterprise and income generation that's ready to perform from day one in an exciting location on the edge of the city. Walk to Johnston, Smith and Brunswick Streets' endless range of culinary and cultural attractions, local nightlife, eclectic shopping, supermarkets, city-bound trams, train station, freeway, Victoria Park and tranquil Yarra River trails.