7 Derby Street

Collingwood VIC 3066

The arcaded façade of historic ‘Sophia Terrace’ (1876) creates a magnificent introduction to this superb 3 bedroom Victorian by Gertrude Street and the Fitzroy Gardens. Located in a landmark Italianate row on the edge of East Melbourne, this outstanding terrace residence with its perfectly preserved heritage refinement and elegant modern enhancement presents a remarkable lifestyle opportunity on a quiet street so close to the city.

Built by noted master plasterer Henry Adamson, ‘Sophia Terrace’ is an architecturally significant building where this exceptional double-storey home showcases a rare richness of authentic original character with its high decorative ceilings, polished floorboards and marble open fireplaces complementing a captivating interior setting. A light-filled living room and a formal dining room off an arched hallway launch a highly functional floorplan that extends to a ground-floor powder room, laundry, a subfloor bluestone wine cellar and a large kitchen and meals area featuring a Kensington range cooker, microwave and dishwasher.

A grand staircase leads up to first-floor accommodation of perfect proportions that offers 3 bright bedrooms, including a huge north-facing main, accompanied by built-in robes and a beautifully stylish bathroom with a frameless-glass shower. At the rear for effortless alfresco entertaining is a perfectly landscaped courtyard garden with a bluestone-paved terrace, while additional features include split-system heating and cooling units and available parking permits.