97 Hodgkinson Street, Clifton Hill VIC 3068
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A Magical Family Home
Warmly welcoming, the central hallway with lofty ceilings and original hardwood floorboards accesses two generous bedrooms, the main with private sitting room/home office or nursery; a timeless central bathroom with separate bath and stunning natural light; a huge formal living room/4th bedroom with open fireplace and striking timber paneling. It opens onto the spacious light-filled living/family dining room, and the stylish Scandinavian inspired timber kitchen, with a bright eastern aspect. French doors from the living room open to the entertaining deck and exquisite private garden. Upstairs is the third bedroom, living/playroom, balcony and roof storage.
Other features of this remarkable home include open fireplaces, high ceilings, original timber fretwork, strapped ceilings, original timber floorboards, separate laundry, hydronic heating, and split system heating and cooling.
Nestled in one of the most sought after residential streets, between Darling Gardens, Mayor's Park, and Queens Parade, this is a gorgeous period home full of charm and unique character. A few minutes' walk to trams, train (7 minutes express to the MCG, 11 mins express to the CBD); schools, shops, cafes, parks, and the year round heated indoor pool at Collingwood Leisure Centre.
Buses to Melbourne Uni, Queen Vic Market, Ivanhoe, Moonee Ponds, Elsternwick, Latrobe Uni and Northland. Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd
Owners Notes
What we love about this home:
97 Hodgkinson St is a unique, bright and sunny house sitting in a sort after position.
The view from the upstairs balcony across the elms of the Darling Gardens to the city is beautiful, especially at night. Sitting in the haven of the large rear garden listening to the birds under the shady dome of the imposing pomegranate and weeping mulberry trees is rare delight. And taking tea on the front verandah is a great way to meet your new neighbours.
This unique 100 year old house is solid. It was architecturally modified in 1994, and architecturally renovated in 2022.
- The rear access takes you straight to the beautiful Darling Gardens.
- “The best house in the best street in Clifton Hill”, said the local newsagent. We agree!
- Garden views from every window. Subtle gold stained glass in front rooms and above front door.
- Fine Australian Hardwood Floorboards
- Charming inner courtyard.
- Beautiful garden views.
- Fabulous views of Southern skies, rolling clouds and sunsets from the picture windows of the splendid back room.
- Everyone who has ever visited has always said “This is such a happy house!”
- Mort Sahl happily ate sausages in the backyard. The late David Blanasi, Master of the Didjeridoo, played in the backyard, joined by the songs and clap sticks of his White Cockatoo Company. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blanasi,
GARDEN
Lovely front garden with Bourbon Rose arch. Car space. Very large back garden with well established trees. Internal courtyard.
BACK GATE ACCESS TO THE GRACIOUS 1864 DARLING GARDENS.
Two-street-access with short bluestone lane from North Terrace into large back garden.
This house, this place, has sheltered and nurtured our family for nearly 40 years. May you feel its blessings. May it shelter and nurture you.
What we love about this suburb:
Clifton Hill is in a quiet, heritage-protected precinct - you won’t wake to a multi-storey block of flats going up next door- with a wonderful, active community that takes pride in its special qualities. Neighbours are friendly, helpful, and happy. The unique and rare Queens Parade shopping strip has everything you need. It is a place to meet your neighbours and friends and its shopkeepers remember your name and your preferences.
The Yarra Leisure Centre with its swimming pool and gym is a minute’s walk away and the city and the MCG are within easy reach by close-by bus, tram and train services. You can drive to the CBD in 15 minutes.
Brunswick St, Lygon St, the Abbottsford Convent Children’s Farm with its fabled Farmers Market, Yarra Bend Golf Course, Studley Park, the Yarra River, bike trails and nature reserves and much more are all a convenient part of living in Clifton Hill.
- Leave for Clifton Hill Station and be seated in the MCG in 25 minutes !
- Drive home from an evening at The Arts Centre/Hamer Hall in less than 15 minutes.
- 2 minutes to tram. Minutes to buses to Moonee Ponds, Ivanhoe, Elsternwick, Latrobe.
- Two minutes from the Collingwood Swimming Leisure Centre.
- Two minutes from the heritage Queens Parade Shopping Village with Post Office and shopkeepers who know you as friends. As will your new neighbours, our old friends.
- Walk to Quarries Park. 5 minutes’ drive to Abbotsford Convent with its constant artistic and musical activity, and its weekly Farmers’ Market. Walk or drive to Fairfield Boat House.
Why we are selling:
Stairs.
