1B Southam Street

THE DEAL Removed from thoroughfares for a quiet lifestyle on the leafy creek-side, this brand-new masterpiece offers the ultimate in turnkey luxury, made for a family to move straight in and enjoy everything the inner north has to offer. Instant in its appeal and meticulous in its execution, a dual-level layout values open space, natural light, and versatility to make everyday living as streamlined as could be. A high-ceiling hallway rounds a sleek wall curve and open staircase to reach a back section that's as remarkable as anything the area has seen before, with a centrepiece kitchen a dream for the home chef, featuring range-topping Asko appliances, extensive custom cabinetry, and swathes of striking stone. A gas-log fire and all-day sunlight add to the ambiance of an open living/dining area, while stacker glass reveals a covered alfresco and backyard brilliant for hosting friends and family. Outstanding in every respect, a ground-floor guest room with a robe provides flexible accommodation, perfectly complementing the spaces above. A back-lit walk-in robe, elegant ensuite, and stone-top dresser all enhance an oversized master, joined on the second storey by a retreat ideal for teenagers, central bathroom with a standalone bath, and two more bedrooms both with a wealth of robe space. Ribbons of Saturn natural stone span both storeys to add to a prestige atmosphere, with other highlights ranging from bespoke joinery to fluted-glass windows, engineered oak floorboards, plush carpets, comprehensive heating/cooling, sheer curtains, an alarm, video intercom, downstairs powder room and laundry, remote-controlled garage, and extra parking in the driveway. On Brunswick West's border with Essendon to enjoy the best of both suburbs, it's only moments to bars, cafés, and restaurants, parks, playgrounds, and sporting clubs, trains, trams, and Sydney Road buses, CityLink for easy commuting, and the creek trail great for Sunday bike rides. SEALS THE DEAL Sculpted curves, large-format travertine tiles, and Raku Sand feature tiles bring an air of designer chic to skylit upstairs bathrooms.