Spanning two adjoining titles with a double-width frontage (503m2 approx.) along Parkville’s premier boulevard, this magnificent turn-of-the-century family home offers a rare opportunity to secure a historic residence with seven principal rooms and vast gardens. Steeped in Late Victorian elegance across two levels, the flexible footprint provides functional light-filled interiors with boundless future potential, as well as ROW access and off-street parking for three cars plus a driveway. Set on the cusp of the city, opposite Melbourne University and walking distance to Parkville station, the hospital precinct and University High School (zoned), it presents marvelous scope to establish an enduring lifestyle or even medical/consulting suites (STCA).

Graced with a classic tessellated verandah and intricate latticework, the statuesque façade introduces a grand foyer with high decorative ceilings and Baltic pine floors. You are welcomed by a superb formal lounge with an open marble-framed fireplace that flows into a formal dining area. Here, French doors reveal the majestic garden sanctuary with a paved terrace in private sun-dappled surrounds. At the home’s heart is a large well-kept kitchen with quality fixtures, excellent storage and a meals zone. Beyond is a separate living room with an open fireplace, and huge bedroom with built-in robes and access to the downstairs bathroom.

Enjoying garden views from every room, upstairs accommodation includes an enormous main bedroom with a wall of built-in robes and a gracious balcony overlooking the tree-lined street below. At the back are two additional spacious bedrooms and two bright tiled bathrooms (one has a bath).

This appealing property features a downstairs powder room, hydronic heating, under-stair storage, gated parking via Royal Parade and secure parking via Jageurs Lane to a double carport and dedicated car space. Steps from CBD trams, it is also just a short stroll to the green expanses of Royal Park, the Queen Victoria Market, and close to the vibrant hubs of Lygon Street and Errol Street.