21 Alfred Crescent, FITZROY NORTH VIC 3068
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Balcony terrace opposite Edinburgh Gardens
Walkers on the North Fitzroy heritage track will be familiar with the two fine examples of the late Victorian 'gentleman's residence' at 19-21 Alfred Crescent. This imposing building with deep verandahs, balconies, graceful cast-iron pillars and front gardens has views across the park and down the sweep of the Crescent, one of the finest residential address north of the Yarra.
Number 21 has an impressive entry from the southern side, with a grand door surrounded by ruby glass, set below an attractive arched window looking down into the stairwell. A wide lobby leads to a tall hallway which runs along one side of the house. To the front is a superbly-proportioned drawing room with marble open fireplace (one of three) and full length bay windows overlooking the Gardens. The dining room, on the other side of the lobby, is equally gracious, and retains the dramatic Tibar Hubert design of a renovation completed some years ago. At the end of the hallway is an inviting country style kitchen and informal dining area with doors and windows to the pergola-covered courtyard at the side. There is a powder room on this level.
The L-shaped courtyard is a spacious and sunny space, well-landscaped with raised beds, and a climbing rose spreading across the mellow brick wall. There is car access from a right of way.
The staircase from the lobby is a piece of fine Victorian craftsmanship, sweeping up beneath another stained glass window and a decorative gallery entered from one side of the master bedroom. The nineteenth-century architect has shown great care to give an intimate scale to what might otherwise have been 'void' spaces: the gallery detailing is nicely balanced by the arch and pillar decorations to the hallway below. The master bedroom is of similar proportions to the drawing room with pressed metal ceilings; two full height windows provide access to the balcony, which looks down over the Gardens and along Alfred Crescent. A hallway runs down the house to three further sunny bedrooms (one suitable for use as a study), a well-equipped family bathroom and a separate laundry.
This warm and inviting house, in the heart of North Fitzroy's heritage precinct, includes hydronic heating, security and irrigation systems. Schools, shopping, and public transport are within a few minutes' walk.
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd
Number 21 has an impressive entry from the southern side, with a grand door surrounded by ruby glass, set below an attractive arched window looking down into the stairwell. A wide lobby leads to a tall hallway which runs along one side of the house. To the front is a superbly-proportioned drawing room with marble open fireplace (one of three) and full length bay windows overlooking the Gardens. The dining room, on the other side of the lobby, is equally gracious, and retains the dramatic Tibar Hubert design of a renovation completed some years ago. At the end of the hallway is an inviting country style kitchen and informal dining area with doors and windows to the pergola-covered courtyard at the side. There is a powder room on this level.
The L-shaped courtyard is a spacious and sunny space, well-landscaped with raised beds, and a climbing rose spreading across the mellow brick wall. There is car access from a right of way.
The staircase from the lobby is a piece of fine Victorian craftsmanship, sweeping up beneath another stained glass window and a decorative gallery entered from one side of the master bedroom. The nineteenth-century architect has shown great care to give an intimate scale to what might otherwise have been 'void' spaces: the gallery detailing is nicely balanced by the arch and pillar decorations to the hallway below. The master bedroom is of similar proportions to the drawing room with pressed metal ceilings; two full height windows provide access to the balcony, which looks down over the Gardens and along Alfred Crescent. A hallway runs down the house to three further sunny bedrooms (one suitable for use as a study), a well-equipped family bathroom and a separate laundry.
This warm and inviting house, in the heart of North Fitzroy's heritage precinct, includes hydronic heating, security and irrigation systems. Schools, shopping, and public transport are within a few minutes' walk.
Agent: Nelson Alexander Pty Ltd
