72 Elm Street, NORTHCOTE VIC 3070

On a leafy street this freestanding period home—Le Potager Cottage (French for Kitchen Garden Cottage)—feels a world away from the city. Through the bay tree archway, past the raised herb and vegetable garden beds, the home nestles behind a sprawling wisteria, like something from an enchanting childhood tale or country escape. Its partly-hidden façade sets the tone for what lies within: an interior of understated sophistication where timeless character meets considered design, creating a space that’s calm, grounded, and effortlessly elegant. Renovated and extended to make the most of its north-facing rear, it blends classic charm with stylish modern updates. The traditional arched hallway leads to two front bedrooms with built-in robes, contemporary central bathroom, and a cosy sitting room with gas log fire and stairs to two spacious attic-style bedrooms above. At the rear, a sleek contemporary kitchen and dining area offer both functionality and flair, while a second bathroom and spacious sun-drenched family living zone with gas log fire, unfold to an undercover entertaining deck and private, leafy garden—perfect for relaxed indoor-outdoor living. Well designed the kitchen includes quality stainless steel appliances, ample storage, breakfast bar and stone benchtops. Indoor features include hydronic heating, split system heating and cooling, plantation shutters, custom leadlight front windows including double-glazing in the front bedroom, deep sill windows in kitchen/dining and second bathroom, French oak floorboards in the extension, multiple spaces for working from home, and dual-action double-glazed roofline windows. Outdoor features include established raised kitchen garden, shed, and off-street parking accessed via the rear right of way. Set in a prime Northcote location with Batman Park in the same street, it is just moments from St Georges Road trams, Northcote Station, High Street’s vibrant cafés and boutiques, bike paths and Merri Creek parklands. With zoning for both Northcote Primary and Northcote High School, it offers an enviable lifestyle in one of the inner north’s most sought-after pockets.