1 Monica Street, Essendon, Vic 3040

The first new home to be built on the subdivided Mar Lodge Estate (c1929), this remarkable residence strikes a graceful balance between period elegance and contemporary luxury.

Occupying a vast parcel, a tastefully transformed interior cleverly caters for family life, with an array of living and workspaces highlighting the home’s function-focus. Retaining its century-old charm, fireplaces, Baltic pine floors, and intricate ceilings adorn an inviting front section, with a fluid lower level comprising three generous bedrooms, a pair of smart bathrooms, skylit middle lounge, three concealed study stations, an under-stair office setting, and magnificent main area.

Enriched with a wood fire and vivid garden outlooks, open living and dining zones adjoin a superb kitchen boasting a class-leading Belling cooker, while a broad verandah flows into a sun-soaked entertainer’s yard with a glistening pool. An expansive upstairs retreat adjoins a luxe master with walk-in robe and dual-basin ensuite, while a tranquil balcony enjoys mountain and city glimpses. With a two-car garage and driveway space for four further vehicles, standouts include heating/cooling, ceiling fans, abundant storage, NBN, a heat pump and ionic cleaning to pool, 5kw solar energy system, combined laundry/powder room, gym/workshop, and central courtyard.

Near Essendon’s revered colleges, it’s a short walk to peaceful parks, Keilor road shopping and dining, city trams, and North Essendon Village, with Essendon Station, freeways, Essendon DFO, and the Maribyrnong River close by.