263 Flemington Road, North Melbourne

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
2
Land size
403 m2
Building size
-
Council area
Melbourne
Year built
1880
Lot plan
1/TP580897 North Melbourne VIC
House type
House: Standard



HISTORY

Last sold 14/07/2015
$1,850,000



LISTING DESCRIPTION
as of July 2015

Washington' (C. 1876) Victorian Grandeur Opposite Royal Park Personal identification required when inspecting the property.The stunning double-storey facade is a telling introduction to the period delights within Washington', a freestanding 3-bedroom Victorian terrace home on a substantial allotment of 400 sqm (approx), directly opposite Melbourne's largest park and fronting one of its premier tree-lined boulevards. Step back in time to discover an exceptional opportunity in terms of size, location and historical significance, where superbly proportioned interiors are steeped in old-world charm via high ceilings, solid timber floors, intricate detailing, marble surround fireplaces and classic archways and columns. Capitalise on the brilliant position just north of the city, moments to the premier university and hospital districts, an array of highly-regarded schools, various trams routes and 170ha of Royal Park tranquility to create a fantastic family home, medical consulting rooms or an inner city development (STCA) befitting its heritage, revealing a new chapter in the life of this grand old dame.- Freestanding double storey Victorian terrace home on elevated bluestone base- Formal lounge and dining/third bedroom with marble-surround open-fireplaces- Spacious family room to north-facing courtyard and in-ground swimming pool- Two large bedrooms upstairs with mirrored built-in robes- Huge master steps out to full-width balcony enjoying gorgeous garden aspects- Central country-style kitchen, downstairs powder/WC, Euro laundry- Off-street parking for three cars, ducted heating & cooling, under-stair storage- Within the University High School zone and close to North Melbourne Primary- Moments to City Link and the quaint Errol St caf/shopping strip- A short stroll to the area's major hospitals and the prestigious Melbourne Uni- Trams on the doorstep bound for the CBD and Queen Victoria Market- Opposite the never-to-be-built-out open green expanses of Royal Park- Originally built and owned by iron-founder Angus MacLean, renowned for his decorative work on prominent buildings such as Parliament House, Melbourne Town Hall and St Patrick's Cathedral.