Extremely rare opportunity to secure two bluestone corner row houses constructed circa 1867 presenting an exceptional combination of generous accommodation and a low maintenance inner city lifestyle.
First time offered in over 120 years, these two historic homes on a single title of 179 sqm (approx.), offer amazing flexibility for occupation and/or investment, or combining the two to create a spectacular family home.
3 Chetwynd Street, the original family home, has been renovated and updated in more recent times and comprises 3 double bedrooms each with split system heating/cooling and BIRs or a WIR, while downstairs you will find the original shop front doubling as the dining room, main living room with gas fireplace, central bathroom, kitchen and sunroom/study.
Next door, 2 Stanley Street features a large walk-in living room with decorative fire place, open plan kitchen/meals area and tiled bathroom. On the first level are two good sized bedrooms each with robes and main with split system heating/cooling. Both houses have access to a sunny rear private rear courtyard, perfect for entertaining.
The houses incorporate many charming period features including ceiling roses, cornices, polished floorboards, high ceilings, internal feature bluestone walls, central staircases with banisters and, of course, the striking bluestone block faade with original sash windows.
Perfectly located just a few minutes walk to the Errol Street shopping precinct, exceptional cafes, city trams & trains, Queen Victoria Market, Flagstaff Gardens & Melbourne’s Legal Precinct. Also within close proximity to Melbournes major hospitals, Melbourne University, and the CBD and is within the enrolment zone of University High School. A must inspect!