A house in 1/TP324425 Fitzroy VIC. Data from comparable sales value it at about $1,255,000. Constructed in 1900, it has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom.
Victorian character, contemporary appeal This attractive block-fronted Victorian cottage occupies a quiet position at the northern end of tree-lined George Street, close to Brunswick and Smith Streets, public transport, and the entrance to the eastern freeway.Set behind a pretty cottage garden, the free-standing residence is entered from a lace-trimmed verandah. Two very spacious light-filled bedrooms run to the left off an arched hallway. Like all the original rooms of the house they have polished timber floors, open fireplaces with timber overmantels, and decorative plasterwork. The second bedroom has French doors to a courtyard area to the south. There is also courtyard access from the pleasant and spacious sitting room, which has a painted timber dado.A glass and timber door leads to the new area of the house, built some years ago in contemporary style with polished concrete floors and high ceilings to match the Victorian rooms. A family-size kitchen is finished in industrial mode, with stainless steel benchtops, Asko dishwasher, and timber cupboards. The original blue 'Early Kooka' stove provides a point of transition to the older part of the dwelling. Double doors lead right from the kitchen to a pleasant studio or study space with box-bay windows. A large bathroom with full-size bath and European style laundry sits across the back of the house.From the dining area, a wall of glass offers views over a paved and landscaped private courtyard, ideal for outdoor entertaining. There is potential car access from a right of way to the north.This inviting property is offered in solid condition, and has scope for further renovation and extension, in this prime city-fringe location.Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd.