130 Keele Street

Collingwood VIC 3066

Blessed with a lush and leafy north-facing rear garden creating a beautifully private and sunny space to entertain, ‘Ave Maria’ c1890 is a wide terrace residence that’s superbly renovated for relaxed indoor-outdoor enjoyment in a quiet and friendly, community-minded locale. An attractive presence where a tranquil wisteria-fringed courtyard precedes an impressive façade reflects the attention to detail and emphasis on quality showcased throughout the stylish single-level interior of this semi-detached solid brick home. Broad engineered oak floorboards lead the way to 2 impressive bedrooms with each featuring ceiling rosettes, plush new carpets and a wall of custom built-in robes, along with double block-out blinds and serene garden outlooks. Sleek track lighting illuminates an open-plan living and dining room that seamlessly flows to a sophisticated gourmet kitchen boasting high-end Ilve and Bosch appliances, soft-close drawers and smooth stone surfaces with abundant bench space. A stunning modern bathroom is designed to indulge with its frameless-glass shower, smart black tapware and a recessed stone vanity unit as well as a cleverly concealed laundry space with storage. Venturing outside is a wonderful everyday experience that comes into its own when entertaining guests. Wrap-around decking trimmed in greenery extends to a palm tree-fringed oasis complete with a vertical garden, ceiling fan, heat strip and wall-mounted TV all in a secluded and sun-filled courtyard setting. Further is a remote-control roller door with excellent rear access for secure off-street parking. Also offers split-system heating and cooling and ample storage for bicycles. ‘Ave Maria’ is the ideal fusion of period charm, contemporary style and unrivalled city-edge convenience in a glorious garden setting with potential upper-level city views near Smith Street’s vibrant cafes, restaurants and shopping, trams, Victoria Park train station, Yarra River trails and Clifton Hill Primary School.