76 Molesworth Street, NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051

This historic balcony terrace (ca 1871) has been sensitively renovated for family living, on a large garden block (300 sq.m approx) in a prime position close to Errol St and Royal Park. Set high above the street on bluestone foundations, its status as one of the area's finest residences is immediately apparent. From the imposing arched hallway open two large bedrooms, both with open fireplaces and exquisite cornice detail. A central void area opens on one side to a bathroom, and on the other through an arched leadlight door to a brick-paved internal courtyard, providing light to a charming formal sitting room with gas log fire. Set across the rear of the house, an expansive informal living and dining room is open to the well-equipped kitchen. The paved and terraced rear garden, containing a decades-old mulberry tree, has an original laundry to one side and is bordered by a garage with easy right-of-way access.

An elegant timber balustered staircase ascends to the vast balcony bedroom, complete with a luxurious ensuite bathroom, and offering city views. To the rear are a spacious fourth bedroom/retreat, a large study opening to a wide balcony with North Melbourne views, and a third bathroom. This exceptional property features polished jarrah floors, open fireplaces and other period detail, hydronic heating, ducted cooling, split-system airconditioning, alarm and intercom systems, generous storage and cellar space.