5 Hopetoun Street, Kensington VIC 3031

Renovated and extended by a pair of architects who actually own the property, it's no surprise that this freestanding Victorian home has been transformed into an architectural showpiece of design excellence, unrestrained quality and meticulous attention to detail. Enviably positioned to enjoy every Kensington lifestyle advantage, the home itself boasts two large bedrooms with custom fitted robes serviced by an opulent fully-tiled bathroom with granite-top double vanity, frameless rain-head shower, brushed nickel tapware, heated floors and towel rails. Featuring polished concrete floors and an integrated dual-facing dining bench seat, the open-plan living/meals area is further enhanced by a superb granite-bench kitchen with breakfast bar, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Fisher & Paykel pyrolytic oven and induction cooktop. Impressively high ceilings and a profusion of natural light throughout, the home also includes split-system heating and cooling (living area and bedrooms), double-glazed windows (extension), premium carpets, woodcut oak timber flooring and bespoke joinery, as well as a European laundry and excellent storage solutions throughout. Complementing the home's stunning interior is a wonderfully private rear yard (stacker doors from the living area) with extensive paving, established perimeter gardens and direct access to the ROW. Walking distance to Macaulay Road cafes and shops, choice of train stations (Kensington and Newmarket), walking/cycling trails, popular parks and primary schools, it's also close to Racecourse Road trams and restaurants, Newmarket Plaza Shopping Centre as well as easy access to Citylink.