772 Drummond Street

Enviably positioned along one of Carlton North's finest streets, leisurely strolling distance to Rathdowne Village, this semi-detached, extra wide double storey Victorian home presents an exceptional opportunity to establish a classic inner-city lifestyle with future scope to personalise. Uniquely crafted to capture breathtaking CBD views from a glorious wraparound balcony, it welcomes with recently refreshed light-filled interiors, generous original dimensions and abundant heritage character. Commanding a gracious presence upon bluestone foundations, the latticework façade unveils an arched foyer that flows into a superb lounge (or optional bedroom) with beautiful bay windows, spacious central living and dining area complete with gas heating, and neat gas kitchen with good storage and an integrated meals area at the back. Enjoying a private outlook on the first floor, accommodation includes a king-size main bedroom with built-in robes and a decorative fireplace, two further large bedrooms (one has a loft bed) plus a two-zoned bathroom. Step outdoors to the magnificent balcony offering a perfect vantage point for sunsets across the historic setting to the CBD beyond. Framed by lush established gardens and a stunning Golden Ash tree, the sun-dappled courtyard has been tailored for alfresco entertaining with custom outdoor lighting. Enhanced by high ceilings with rosettes and ornate cornices, this appealing home features a separate laundry, new carpet, elegant new light fittings, instant gas hot water, under-stair storage, an automatic sprinkler system, new fencing and handy side access. In addition, it is conveniently located metres from CBD-bound trams and just a short walk to lively Lygon Street, Melbourne University and Carlton North Primary School (zoned).