49 Lincoln Road

Essendon VIC 3040

Typifying a superb fusion of late-Victorian elegance and contemporary excellence, 'Carmena' (c1890) stands as a sanctuary of grace and splendour among Essendon's esteemed, heritage-laced heart.

Its stance among the area's most recognisable, two towering palm trees are encompassed by manicured gardens, with tuckpointed, polychrome brickwork an exquisite introduction to a grand interior. Baltic pine floors, marble-encased fireplaces, and elaborate 3.6m ceilings promote preservation of character, tastefully contrasted by a range of modern luxuries. With marble and heat lamps to a chic master ensuite and central bathroom, luxe main and guest bedrooms are accompanied by serene and versatile living and lounge rooms, doubling as substantial third and fourth bedrooms. A gourmet, stone-top kitchen services family and dining spaces, stepping into a remarkable outdoor domain kept private by towering box hedges. Clever bifolds gift entertaining capabilities to a double garage, offering a shaded extension to open-air living/dining areas and a centrepiece, solar and gas-heated pool.

With a rear studio ideal as a home workspace, features include comprehensive heating/cooling, skylights, marble to a large laundry, and room for several cars comfortably off-street. Steps to the verve of North Essendon and Rose Street Villages, Lincoln Park farmers' markets, and city-bound trains/trams, while moments from the blissful Maribyrnong, acres of parkland, and a selection of prestigious private schools.