50 Holden Street, FITZROY NORTH VIC 3068

Be prepared to be delighted by a pocket of rural idyll in this gorgeous cottage in the heart of inner-city. Set amidst the dappled light of graceful silver birches and a verdant north facing front garden this generously sized property will immediately captivate you with its serene garden ambience. The irresistible charms of this Victorian/Edwardian cottage have been retained and lovingly updated for effortless contemporary living. The house boasts two bedrooms both with built in robes and one with ornate fireplace, a stylish galley kitchen with SMEG gas burner and electric oven, ceramic butlers sink and stainless-steel appliances, a stunning bathroom/laundry with hand painted tiles and a seamless living-kitchen-dining floorplan connected to the rear alfresco courtyard. There is an abundance of natural light throughout with cleverly positioned skylights and two sets of French doors (with striking hand forged wrought iron handles) that bookend the home and offer views of the enchanting garden both front and rear, and perfect for entertaining. Other features you will love include three panel stain glass entry, low maintenance engineered timber floors, pressed tin ceiling, dado railings, reverse cycle heating/cooling, bedroom fans, attic storage, a large fruiting nectarine tree and wide front porch and roller door access with potential for parking at the rear. ‘Birch cottage’ is superbly situation in one of the best inner-city locations. Walking distance to all the conveniences of Fitzroy North Village, Piedimonte’s Supermarket, artisan bakeries, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, pilates studios, Fitzroy North Library and Edinburgh Gardens. Be spoilt for choice by the proximity to daycare, kindergartens and schools and enjoy having the Park Street trail on your back doorstep. An easy 4km to the CBD, 96 &11 tram will get you there in no time located at either end of the street.