157 Leicester Street, Fitzroy

A house located in 3/PS416061 Fitzroy VIC. Data from comparable sales value it at about $3,475,000. Built in 1920, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
2
Land size
635 m2
Building size
390 m2
Council area
Yarra
Year built
1920
Lot plan
3/PS416061 Fitzroy VIC
House type
House



HISTORY

Last sold 03/12/2011
$2,360,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of November 2011

LARGE-SCALE TRANQUIL LIVING: A FITZROY OASIS This exceptional factory conversion, designed by heritage architect Kai Chen and built by co-owner Michael Burke, features a vast 40 squares of living space, focused around a soaring oasis courtyard planted with elegant lemon gums. Built of triple brick with bluestone foundations, the former engineering works is now one of Fitzroy's finest contemporary residences. Impressive double doors beyond the security entrance herald a dramatic drum-ceilinged gallery, opening out into one of three further gallery/living spaces lining the central courtyard. To one end, the main living and dining area flows seamlessly to the courtyard: to the long side of the rectangle the light-flooded kitchen is equipped with premium appliances and Carrara marble benchtops. A delightful reading room/fourth bedroom, equipped with shelving, opens into a smaller courtyard; adjoining it is a fully-tiled bathroom. A remote controlled garage has direct entry to the eastern end of the house.The themes of symmetry and long sight-lines continue to the upper level. Two spacious bedrooms at one end share a smart fully-tiled bathroom with separate bath and shower. The master bedroom at the other end of the courtyard includes a dressing room and marble-finished ensuite bathroom, and has its own balcony garden. Also on the upper level are a full laundry and equipment room.This superbly crafted residence features reclaimed tallowwood flooring, abundant storage, hydronic heating and an array of bespoke fittings and finishes. Restful courtyard and treetop views from all major rooms make it hard to believe that Brunswick Street is just around the corner!