16 Kipling Street, North Melbourne, Vic 3051

A sublime Hotham Hill haven, this stunning light-filled residence located in a quiet pocket near Royal Park, cafes and shopping has been brilliantly renovated by Buro Architects. A picturesque period profile conceals the comprehensive contemporary transformation of this inspirational 2-level home where creatively curated spaces make modern-day living a daily pleasure with a striking level of sophistication and style. Natural textures, high-quality features and exceptional functionality extend throughout a cleverly designed interior with cross-flow ventilation, solid ironbark floorboards, double-glazed windows and an abundance of custom storage. Aperture thresholds from a bluestone-tiled entrance hallway reveal a downstairs bedroom including smart built-in robe and an open-plan living and dining room integrating a superb Ilve/Bosch-appointed kitchen that features a large waterfall island bench. Side garden access and stacker doors to a lush native-inspired courtyard with a timber deck create indoor-outdoor cohesion further complemented by a beautiful downstairs bathroom (separate bathtub and shower, heated towel rail) and a European laundry. The entire first-floor with electric external blinds is dedicated to spacious comfort with a huge main bedroom including a sitting/library area, built-in robes, a powder room and a sun-splashed elevated terrace. Additional features keeping conditions year-round perfect include hydronic heating, split-system air-conditioning, CBUS lighting system plus block-out blinds. Rear access to Costello Lane and available parking permits further enhance this outstanding opportunity in a sought-after location just a short stroll to cafes, shops, supermarkets, trams, train station, bicycle paths, recreation centre, parkland, hospitals, Melbourne University and schools including University High and North Melbourne Primary.