545 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052

Property Details: • Type: House

• Bedrooms: 4 • Bathrooms: 2

Description: Expressions of Interest closing Tuesday 31st March at 5:30pm - Unless sold prior Opposite Princes Park in this glorious parkside suburb, this majestic 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Italianate Victorian is beautifully preserved, sympathetically renovated and is open for more. Retaining with bluestone foundations and its slate roof and everything in between including its grand 3.3-3.6m approx. ceilings with deep cornices and ceiling roses, picture rails, deep skirting boards, marble fireplaces, red pine staircase and stately iron lacework on the bullnose verandah, this c1892 classic pays homage to its origins with its reclaiming of materials and marble connections to today. In a group of four called 'Clarence Terraces,' this resplendent treasure impresses with its gracious arched entrance hall showcasing the split staircase, a stately downstairs bedroom serviced by a heritage inspired bathroom with exposed brickwork around the fireplace, marble shower, claw foot bath and marble vanity. A Hamptons style kitchen with marble benchtops, brass tapware including filtered water, two pantries and black glass appliances flowing onto the casual living and dining area, an optional downstairs laundry and guest powder room. Upstairs, the gorgeous front bedroom has park views, French doors to the front balcony, S fold sheers and robes, two further bedrooms one with built in and a walk in robe, a renovated laundry and modern bathroom. The west facing rear garden is multi faceted with its recycled brick paved area for alfresco living, mod grass for kick to kick, borders of Silver Birches for privacy and a double size garage door to the rear lane ensuring you can park two cars securely. With scope to further extend to create an entertaining area that's conducive to the grandeur of the home, this time honoured beauty is complete with hydronic heating, air conditioning, good storage, parking via the rear lane plus two street permit parks. Perfect for families in this parkside location with everything you love at your door - the tram, Princes Park, Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park Golf Course, Jewell station, bike trails, Princes Hill Primary School, Princes Hill Secondary College and University of Melbourne, an easy walk to Sydney Road to Barkly Square Shopping Centre, the Lygon Street lifestyle or catch a tram to Queen Victoria Market.