A celebrated Northcote home returns to market

Some homes leave a lasting impression, and 16 Knowles Street, Northcote is one of them.

Tucked away in a peaceful Westgarth cul-de-sac and surrounded by landscaped gardens on a substantial 600sqm+ allotment, this extraordinary five-bedroom residence brings together period character, contemporary architecture and generous spaces designed for family life.

After capturing significant attention when it last came to market in 2023, the home has returned, offering a new opportunity to experience one of Northcote’s most memorable residences.

An expansive open living and dining area forms the heart of the home.

A transformation shaped by thoughtful design

Behind its classic weatherboard façade, 16 Knowles Street reveals a considered transformation centred around an expansive single-level extension.

Completed in 2015, the renovation retained the character and detail of the original home while introducing the scale and functionality of contemporary design.

High ornate ceilings and an elegant formal lounge with fireplace celebrate its period origins, while engineered timber and polished concrete floors bring a modern edge. At the heart of the home, an expansive open living and dining area creates a natural gathering place, complemented by a contemporary kitchen with a timber-topped island bench, 900mm freestanding Smeg oven and Bosch dishwasher.

The result is a home where old and new sit comfortably together, with every space considered for the way families live today.

The five-bedroom home features a contemporary kitchen and a flexible space perfect for a home office.

Generous spaces for every stage of family life

The home's proportions are matched by an impressive level of flexibility.

Three large bedrooms are joined by a home office or fourth bedroom, with two stylish bathrooms completing the main residence. Hydronic wall and underfloor heating, ducted evaporative cooling, double glazing and an additional wood heater provide year-round comfort, while a family-sized laundry and excellent storage add to the home's everyday practicality.

Rather than simply creating more space, the home's transformation has ensured each area has a purpose, with room to come together as well as retreat.

A private garden sanctuary

The sense of space continues beyond the home, where landscaped gardens create a private setting rarely found so close to the city.

A large alfresco entertaining deck beneath a vine-covered arbour extends naturally from the living spaces, overlooking a sunny backyard dotted with established fruit trees.

The outdoors offers space and privacy with a vine-covered alfresco deck designed for entertaining.

At the rear, a powered workshop and storeroom are accompanied by a self-contained studio with its own ensuite. Equally suited as a fifth bedroom, guest accommodation, creative space or private retreat, it provides valuable flexibility separate from the main residence.

Together, the gardens, entertaining areas and studio make the most of the home's substantial allotment while maintaining a genuine sense of privacy.

A home that has captured attention before

When 16 Knowles Street last came to market in 2023, its combination of architecture, character and generous family spaces captured significant attention.

Nelson Alexander agent Robert Cattanach reflected at the time that there had not been a home of its “calibre and soul” available in the area for some time, a sentiment that spoke to the considered transformation and distinctive character of the property.

Three years later, those same qualities remain at the heart of the home as it returns to the Northcote market.

At home in Northcote

While the home itself offers an exceptional sense of space, its Westgarth setting is an equally important part of its appeal.

Westgarth Station, Merri Creek trails and acres of surrounding parkland are all moments away, while High Street's trams, village shops, restaurants, bars and Palace Cinema are within an easy stroll.

Zoned for both Westgarth Primary School and Northcote High School, the location brings together the neighbourhood atmosphere of Westgarth with everything that makes Northcote such an enduring destination for families.

From its thoughtful transformation to the spaces and gardens that define it today, 16 Knowles Street is a home with a story already behind it and plenty still to come.

Now back on the market, its next chapter is ready to begin.

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