A renovated, two-storey terrace combines the grandeur and elegant proportions of its Victorian heritage with contemporary architecture, and has a convenient parkside setting and within walking distance of the CBD.

The home overlooks leafy Darling Square park, and is within walking distance of the city, Fitzroy Gardens, and the MCG.

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An imposing arched hallway leads to a gracious sitting room featuring Baltic pine floors, an ornate ceiling, and a marble fireplace. A dining room opens to a light-filled courtyard, and is served by a modern, well-appointed kitchen.

Beyond the kitchen, a sun-drenched living room opens out through bi-fold doors to a private north-facing courtyard, with access to a rear laneway.

A beautiful, downstairs double bedroom with a marble fireplace and built-in robe is matched upstairs by the glorious main bedroom with a balcony the width of the house, a marble fireplace, and built in robes. There are two additional double bedrooms with built in robes, a bathroom, shower-room and large north-facing sun-deck with city views.

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The home is superbly appointed throughout with ducted heating, a powder-room, and laundry, providing the next owner with an excellent foundation from which to add their own flair, if desired.

This property is for sale for $3,195,000 through Marshall White Hawthorn.

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