9 Melrose Street, Richmond VIC 3121

Single level, expansive, four bedrooms, wide hallway, towering ceilings enormous kitchen and dining area, a good bathroom and a sizable outdoor laundry and storeroom. Add to this excellent laneway access, a lock up garage and a great sized backyard and you have yourself a fantastic opportunity to create your dream family home in one on Melbourne’s most sought after suburbs.

In case you didn’t know, Cremorne is one of Melbourne’s oldest, smallest and coolest suburbs, bounded by the Swan and Church Streets, the Yarra River and Punt Rd. This means you’re a hop and a skip from the Botanic Gardens, the Main Yarra Trail and world class sporting and entertainment arenas. Buzzing Swan St shopping and dining precinct is on your doorstep as well as numerous little funky cafes, art galleries and cool bars.

The period origins of the house are currently a bit disguised under a layer of brick – perhaps this was the fashion of that moment? But tell-tale signs are everywhere; the original chimney, the lovely archway in the wide hall, high ceilings with roses, stunning fireplaces with decorative mantles in every room and a fabulous front porch. This home offers versatile spaces and lots of it. Bring a bit of flare and you can transform this incredible property into a gorgeous, contemporary family home.

Perfectly livable in its current state with a huge timber kitchen that has been updated with Smeg appliances. The dining room fits a giant table where you could have lively dinners and the lovely carpeted lounge features an attractive timber mantlepiece and is fitted with a gas fireplace. At the rear is a full, refurbished bathroom with a shower over the bath and a second, separate WC. The garage is in good condition and there is additional storage in the large laundry room. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to secure yourself a big, juicy slice of Cremorne.