5 Groom Street

Clifton Hill VIC 3068

A rare city-edge treasure behind an evocative vine-draped façade, this brilliantly enhanced and expanded residence is a unique indoor-outdoor sanctuary near cafes and the river. Timeless yet contemporary having been comprehensively and sympathetically renovated throughout, this striking double-storey Victorian with north-side orientation offers superbly-zoned 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom accommodation matched by multiple living areas and a truly enchanting courtyard garden. Introduced by a landscaped front courtyard with a Japanese maple and seating, few, if any, can compare to this extraordinary Clifton Hill home built c1890. A carefully curated modern design is launched by a large warehouse-style space on a polished concrete floor that seamlessly integrates a powder room, dining and living areas, a gas fireplace and breakfast bar along with a solid timber gourmet kitchen featuring Ilve and Miele appliances by a walk-in pantry/laundry. Expansive double-glazed bifold doors open to an amazing high-walled, cobblestone courtyard for relaxed, sun-filled alfresco entertaining, while further on the ground-floor is a private bedroom suite with an original fireplace and a cool designer bathroom. High ceilings continue upstairs where a spacious central lounge with a fitted office/study area and leafy picture window is flanked by a barn-door to a huge bedroom at one end, and a stylish bathroom and third bedroom with an original fireplace and city view at the other. Also includes solar-powered heating/cooling air filtering system, ceiling fan and split-system air-conditioning. Originally one of a string of similar homes for foremen servicing the local riverside industry, this remarkable renovated residence is absolutely outstanding presenting an unrivalled lifestyle opportunity just minutes to the city and only moments to local cafes, train station, Yarra River parks and trails, schools, inner-city shopping precincts and the freeway.