26 Mcconnell Street

Kensington VIC 3031

Built in 1889 and starring a rooftop terrace with spectacular city views, this double storey three bedroom Victorian has been meticulously re-imagined to create a modern family home full of light and greenery imbuing a wonderful sense of calm and relaxation. A classic frontage leads to a contemporary extension featuring living/dining zone with full width bifold glass doors to a delightful courtyard. The kitchen impresses with vast marble stone island bench and all European appliances including AEG induction cooktop, Bosch microwave/oven and conventional oven, SMEG downdraft rangehood, integrated fridge/freezer and F&P double drawer dishwasher. Two bedrooms proudly display their heritage with attractive open fireplaces, the front with sleek side nook to draw in extra light. A floating staircase leads to the elongated main bedroom with wide BIRs, space for a study or sitting room, glass stacking doors to the terrace and ensuite with frameless waterfall shower. The central bathroom is simply stunning with egg shape bathtub and glass stacking doors to a private side garden infusing a lush outdoor connection. With 100% NZ wool carpets, underfloor heating to bathrooms, Baltic pine and engineered oak floorboards, large European laundry, acoustic-rated roof/wall insulation, Fujitsu zoned ducted heating/cooling, beautiful plantings with automated watering, masses of custom-built storage (including new cellar), all moments to the best of Kensington, this sophisticated home is a sublime offering.